The Subaru Brat was always an acquired taste, even when it was new. If you were ever lucky (?) enough to get strapped into those rear-facing seats in the little all-wheel drive trucklet’s “bed”, though, odds are you fell hard for the little Subie – if that’s you, get ready. This electrified 1980 Brat is going to bring back the love. More…
The First Pre-Production Cadillac Lyriq Rolls Off The Line
Series production is expected to start in Q1 2022. More…
Is The Rivian R1T A Tesla Cybertruck Killer? Hands-On Drive Demo
This Tesla-owning tech reviewer spent five hours with the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck. Here are his impressions. More…
Honda Announces Joint Development Agreement With SES
The Japanese company recognizes “the advanced [battery] technologies of SES” and intends to acquire a minority stake. More…
HPC corridor for trucks to be developed in California
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Calstart have received $13 million from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to “jump-start” a high-power charging corridor for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks in California. The first phase of the Research Hub for Electric Technologies in Truck Applications (RHETTA) project begins this month. Here, the goal is to […] More…
Audi RS Q E-Tron Completes Dakar Rally With Impressive Results
The three RS Q E-Tron range extender EVs that were entered covered 24,000 km/15,000 miles, won four stages and took fourteen podiums. More…
Tesla applies for a new trademark to sell its own audio equipment, like headphones and more
Tesla has applied to expand its trademark in order to be able to sell audio equipment under its own brand. Does this mean Tesla has new audio products coming. More…
Here’s why rooftop solar should be installed on big-box retail stores right now
US big-box retail and grocery stores have enough rooftop solar potential to power more than 7.9 million homes – utilizing all that unused space for clean energy is a no-brainer. More…
S.Korea to acquire 624 H2 fuel cell buses by 2025
In South Korea, a total of 624 hydrogen buses are to be put on the roads of the port cities of Busan and Ulsan and the province of South Gyeongsang by 2025 as a replacement for buses with combustion engines. The country’s Ministry of the Environment has signed a cooperation agreement to this effect with […] More…
Here are all the EVs arriving in 2022
This is going to be another big year of electric vehicle arrivals. 2021 was the arrival year for EV flagships. The GMC Hummer EV, Lucid Air, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and Tesla Model S Plaid all reflect the leading edge of new technology in some way. With the expected postponement of the Tesla Cybertruck to 2023, what does that leave for the rest of… More…
Tesla Model X Plaid Review: The Quickest SUV In The World
Would you rather have a Tesla or something like a Mercedes-AMG G63 or Lamborghini Urus? More…
General Motors to use fuel cells to power DC chargers
General Motors is planning new commercial applications for its Hydrotec fuel cell technology. In addition to its use in heavy-duty trucks and locomotives, it will also be used in a mobile power generator to help petrol stations offer low-cost DC charging without expanding the grid. In total, GM announces three products in the release: A […] More…
New York boosts EV subsidy funding pot
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced an addition of more than $12 million to the Drive Clean Rebate program, which provides up to $2,000 on the purchase of an electric vehicle and funding of $2.7 million to local governments to purchase EVs and install charging stations for public use. Together, the consumer rebate program […] More…
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Looks The Part As Formula E’s New Safety Car
Replace the racing-themed livery with your favorite police car design and you’re looking at a Taycan Turbo S police pursuit vehicle. More…
IIHS Develops Ratings For Automation Safeguards, Mentions Tesla
The organization wants to make sure that proper safeguards are in place to keep drivers focused and ready to engage. More…
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo Model Lineup Explained, Detailed
The Sport Turismo wagon will be available with all powertrains found in the sedan. More…
Electric Winnebago motorhome, Thor RV debut as industry sees getaway from gas and diesel
Two concept vehicles unveiled at this week’s 2022 Florida RV SuperShow hint at a future for the industry that doesn’t involve gasoline or diesel. The Winnebago e-RV concept is based on a Ford Transit van. But instead of the factory-built E-Transit, which hasn’t started deliveries yet, Winnebago used a standard Transit with an electric powertrain… More…
Parallel Systems reveals a rail innovation
Parallel Systems, a company founded by former SpaceX engineers to reimagine the railroad system, has raised $49.55 million in Series A funds to build autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles that move freight. The funds have been raised for the purpose of building a fleet of rail vehicles, executing advanced testing programs and growing the team. The […] More…
Beware Of Flatbed Tow Trucks: Damaged Mach-E Battery Costs $28,000
A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner claims $28,000 in battery pack damage from improper towing service. More…
Tesla Giga Austin Is Packed And Buzzing: Best Drone Footage Yet
The video shows plenty of activity in the 4680 battery area, as well as some Model Y crossovers being assembled. More…
