Lamont Withdraws CT Plans For Fully Electric Vehicle

Due to a lack of votes on the committee, Gov. Ned Lamont has scrapped his plan to ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars in Connecticut by 2035, and the full Legislature is scheduled to consider the issue next year. Controversial proposed electric vehicle regulations have sparked a storm of outcry among Republicans who say they are impractical. Source: www.courant.com

Callum Unveils Electric ‘activity Vehicle’ Named Skye

Automotive startup Callum has revealed images and specifications of its electric off-roader, dubbed Skye. Skye weighs approximately 2,600 pounds, is built on a spaceframe chassis with a ground clearance of 13.7 inches, and has a range of approximately 170 miles between charges. The company says “select variants” will be available for Europe in spring 2024. Source: Car and Driver

Mercedes Boss Performs 360-degree Turn On The Fly In Electric G-Class

Additionally, Hyundai has ruled out the Sonata N and the “stupid loser” electric hot hatch that uses a 400V battery structure. 9 a.m. ET Mercedes-Benz reps will do a 360-degree turn on the fly with the EQG, but Hyundai won’t launch the Sonata N or the “stupid loser” electric hot hatchback. This is AM drive. Source: www.motor1.com

Lucid Unveils Gravity, An Electric SUV With A Range Of 440 Miles

California-based startup Lucid has entered the lucrative and competitive SUV industry with its debut product, Gravity, built on the same platform as the Air sedan. Lucid says the SUV has a range of 440 miles and can reach 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Mass production is scheduled to begin at the end of the year. … Source: www.cbtnews.com

Volvo FH Electric Wins “Truck Of The Year 2024” Award

Volvo Trucks has won a prestigious industry award for the Volvo FH Electric. This is the first time an electric truck has won this award. GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo FH Electric has won the “International Truck of the Year 2024” award. Roger Alm, on the right, accepted the award at the ceremony. Source: finance.yahoo.com

Volvo FH Electric Named 2024 International Truck Of The Year – News

The Volvo FH Electric has been awarded the 2024 International Truck of the Year (IToY) award. In the award’s 47-year history, this is the first time a truck with zero tailpipe emissions has won the coveted title. Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm was presented with the trophy at the press day at the biennial Soltrans trade show. Source: www.commercialmotor.com