Electric vehicles have shattered the notion that eco-friendly means slow and unexciting. Today, EV hypercars are not just keeping pace with their gasoline-powered counterparts—they’re leaving them in the dust. Imagine stomping the pedal and reaching 60 MPH in less than two seconds without a drop of gasoline. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, it’s our … Read more
The European Union’s (EU) target to ban vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE) by 2035 may be a necessity to help the transport sector reduce its CO2 emissions, but it’s been heavily contested by more than one big name carmaker. The Italian auto industry, for starters, made a clear statement that going all … Read more
While the United States has its fair share of standout electric vehicles in 2024, some of the very best models come from China. Just as American brands such as Lucid Motors and Tesla set new standards, the key Chinese EV manufacturers are finding their own ways to push the technology further, expanding their reach to … Read more
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The undisputed stumbling block to widespread electric car adoption is driving range, and driving range is dictated by electricity-storage capacity, which dictates the size of the onboard battery – the larger the battery, the more energy it can store; the more energy it can store, the farther your EV can go – and that is … Read more
Summary BMW X5 xDrive50e is a great SUV to drive with a powerful hybrid system. Despite great performance, the hybrid X5’s fuel savings may not justify its cost. The plug-in X5 can travel up to and possibly beyond 40 miles on electric power, saving costs but only in very specific cases. Not too long ago, … Read more
Electric powertrains excel in maximizing range, but high performance often comes as a secondary product. Automakers typically include larger batteries to increase the range electric cars can go on a single charge, but many of them add a second, or even a third, motor to make up for the extra weight. As a result of … Read more
The U.S. EV market continues to grow quickly, driven by expanding consumer choice, government incentives, and charging infrastructure. Major automakers such as GM, Ford, and Hyundai are leading the way, broadening their range of models to cater to various segments, particularly desirable segments such as compact crossovers. Even Tesla, an electric car pioneer with its … Read more
Summary Toyota eliminates the Prime name for RAV4 and Prius PHEVs to maintain consistency globally. All Toyota PHEVs will now be referred to as Plug-in hybrids or PHEVs. Toyota standardizes vehicle naming with HEV for hybrids, BEV for EVs, and FCEV for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Toyota announced earlier this week that all of its … Read more
SUVs are a no-brainer if you’re looking to maximize your utility and cargo in one fell swoop, though they come in a multitude of sizes, each offering its own unique blend of resources that are sure to increase the usefulness of the vehicle. Large three-row SUVs are ideal for larger families or just folks who … Read more