MAY 6, 2021

GM Expanding Canada Ops For EV Delivery Vans

GM will build electric vans for Federal Express in Ingersoll, ON, for its Bright Drop commercial vehicle venture. The Oshawa plant now being renovated will begin building fullsize pickups late this year rather than in the first part of 2022, CEO Mary Barra says.

Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for May 6

More Strong Q1 Financial Results; GM Financial Growing Fast; Citroen Turns Tiny Car Into Cargo Hauler

EPA Rates VW Taos CUV at 31 MPG Combined

The EPA says buyers of the ’22 Taos front-wheel-drive model can save as much as $750 in fuel over five years compared to the national average new vehicle, while those who choose the AWD Taos can save as much as $250.

Blockchains, Electric Vehicles Face Carbon Challenges

The reality is that no matter how clean the energy, there’s going to be an environmental impact. And no matter how inclusive or egalitarian a currency is, there’s margin for error and exploitation.

Prius Rally Car Shows Off Surprising Capability of Production Hybrid Powertrain

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In their spare time, a cadre of Toyota engineers modifies an AWD Prius into a rally car, taking the hybrid and its quietly efficient high-mileage powertrain to a completely unexpected level of capability.

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