Cadillac confirmed the fourth vehicle to join its expanding global electric vehicle (EV) portfolio: The Optiq. Optiq will act as the entry point for Cadillac’s EV lineup in North America, slotting in below Lyriq, a luxury compact SUV, Cadillac said. Optiq’s “spirited driving dynamics” are designed to appeal to global luxury customers, the company says. Additional details, as well as available features and pricing, will be unveiled next year.
GreenPower showcased the EV Star Cargo Plus, the EV Star Passenger Van, the Type D Beast school bus, the Type A Nano Beast school bus and more.
GreenPower Motor Company participated in the San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) EV Fleet Day on April 19, at SDG&E Century Park Campus in San Diego, California. GreenPower showcased its product line of all-electric, purpose-built commercial vehicles and school buses, including the EV Star Cargo Plus, the EV Star Stakebed Truck, the EV Star Passenger Van, the Type D Beast school bus and the Type A Nano Beast school bus.
Distributor Velocity EV said the first fleet deliveries have already commenced and are slated to continue this spring.
Mahle said the modular design approach enables smaller installation spaces and drastically reduces assembly expenditures.
This represents a significant decline from growth rates of 31% in 2023 and 60% in 2022, ABI Research said.
Type D Beast and Type A Nano Beast school buses will be delivered to school districts in West Virginia in GreenPower’s fiscal year 2025.
The company also delivered its second-highest first-quarter sales total in company history, capped by March sales of 69,472 units.
The Majesty 9 Solus TA91 EV is ideally suited for drivers of EV coupes, sedans and CUVs, while the Crugen HP71 EV is designed for CUVs and SUVs with an added level of all-weather performance.
The EV Training Tour will travel across the country beginning in early July.
Volvo Cars said its new fully electric SUV, the EX30, contributed to the sales growth, as well as a strong sales performance in the US.
