article thumbnail

GM begins deliveries of first Ultium-based EVs: GMC Hummer pickup and Brightdrop EV600

Green Car Congress

General Motors has begun deliveries of its first next-generation electric vehicles, the GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 Pickup and BrightDrop EV600 light commercial vehicle, both built on the Ultium Platform. BrightDrop EV600. Photo courtesy of FedEx.

Hummer 459
article thumbnail

Infiniti EMERGE-E extended range electric sports car concept designed as part of UK TSB low-carbon vehicle initiative; REEVolution consortium

Green Car Congress

The vehicle marks a number of firsts for Infiniti: first range-extender electric driveline; first mid-ship sports cart; first car the company has developed in Europe—and the first car it has built as part of a UK-government sponsored technology initiative. On the NEDC cycle, CO 2 emissions are 55g/km over a 300-mile combined range.

Infinity 199
article thumbnail

Once More, Infiniti Electric Car Is Killed Off (Or Postponed?)

Green Car Reports

The electric-car headlines at last week''s Detroit Auto Show clearly belonged to the Chevrolet Bolt concept, a subcompact 200-mile electric car. But another news item is just now coming to light: A representative for Nissan''s luxury brand, Infiniti, says the carmaker has shelved plans to offer a battery-electric model.

article thumbnail

Hyundai launches Sonata PHEV; 22-mile electric range

Green Car Congress

kWh lithium polymer battery pack—roughly five times larger than the Sonata Hybrid’s battery—and is expected to travel up to 22 miles (35 km) on electric power alone. Drivers are first alerted of a vehicle in the blind spot by warning lights in the side mirrors. The PHEV is fitted with a 9.8 Available upgrades include an 8.0-inch

PHEV 150
article thumbnail

Test drive: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 overshadows Model 3

Baua Electric

The rear end harkens back to the Infiniti J30 and finishes it off with a ducktail spoiler. The signature Ioniq chiclet LED light signatures front and back are intricate, neat details that catch the eye. There’s a base model Ioniq 6 that costs $38,050, undercutting the Model 3, but it only has 240 miles of range.

Hyundai 52
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

Clean Fleet Report

V6 with rear-wheel drive, we hit 60 miles per hour in 4.6 RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. But in a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, and using Stop and Go , we achieved 29.3 New Vehicle – Five years/60,000 miles. A robust V6. A statement.

MPG 86
article thumbnail

5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers

Baua Electric

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile The setting: The south tower of the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile hotel was originally a private athletic club, complete with this indoor pool, which was host to the famous Olympic swimmer and actor Johnny Weissmuller, who broke records at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics.