Vehicles

GM’s Hydrotec-based mobile and fixed power systems are designed to charge EVs, power worksites and data centers, support the military and even provide emergency power.

With battery-electrics such as the Ford F-150 Lightning coming this year, interest in EVs is bound to increase, says Jake Fisher, senior director of automotive testing for Consumer Reports.

A pro-and-con summation of all 39 powertrains evaluated in the 2021 competition. Many comments come directly from editor scoresheets.

The new joint venture, called Canopy, will combine ADT’s professional security monitoring and Ford’s video camera technology to protect Ford vehicles and, eventually, those of other automakers.

Aptiv President and CEO Kevin Clark notes access to Wind River’s software stack will enable Aptiv to deliver over-the-air updates and revenue-enhancing subscription services automakers plan to deliver in the future.

It seemed like every third booth or so, among 200 transportation companies, was selling some new, innovative and convenient system for home, work or public charging. CES 2022 made it clear electrified vehicles are the future.

The Maverick sticks out most in my mind because in more than three decades of automotive journalism I have never seen an automaker pour more design effort and innovative ideas into an entry-level vehicle.