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Audi e-tron Sportback full electric luxury crossover SUV car on display at Brussels Expo

The Truth About Regenerative Braking

In 1967, the Amitron concept debuted regenerative braking to the masses. This square three-seater was the first vehicle the use the kinetic energy of its commute to power its motor. Although the Amitron didn’t ever make it to production, the technology lived on. Regenerative braking is now in nearly every forerunning electric vehicle on the …
Harley-Davidson LiveWire vs. Tesla Model 3

Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire Is Faster Than a Tesla Model 3 Performance

Harley-Davidson itself is having issues, and some of its more-expensive bikes aren’t helping. However, its lineup is also starting to look more diverse. Not only is it still seemingly working on an unreleased flat-tracker and café racer, the Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a genuinely good electric bike. In fact, Harley’s electric bike can even keep up …
2020 Tesla Model Y AWD Performance side

Was the Tesla Model Y Worth the Wait?

Tesla’s awaited crossover, the Model Y, is officially out. And, like the larger, more-expensive Model X, it competes not just with other EVs, but gasoline-powered crossovers, too. Can the Tesla Model Y back up its promises? Doug Demuro attempted to find out. Tesla Model Y specs As with the Tesla’s own Cybertruck, as well as …
A charging plug for an electric vehicle is seen in the Mercedes-Benz booth at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2020

What’s Going to Be the Driving Range on Electric Cars in 2021?

The future of the electric vehicle is ever-changing, with automakers around the world responding to the need for more efficient and environmentally-friendly vehicles. But EVs are still a question mark in a lot of minds, with many unsure of its capabilities and range. Changes in most recent years, however, have brought the longest-driving EVs we’ve …
Zero Labs Classic Ford Bronco EV

Zero Labs Charges Classic Ford Broncos to 600 Electric Hp

As the new Bronco finally breaks cover, it’ll probably be joined on- and off-road by some restomodded classic Ford Broncos. As these vintage SUVs’ values continue to rise, quite a few owners are upgrading from the original carbureted engines. Jay Leno put a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 in his ’68 Bronco, and Roush has providing Gateway …
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera

Why the Porsche 911 Won’t Go Electric Anytime Soon

The Porsche 911 isn’t just one of the best cars you can buy today, it’s also a sports car icon. Even as the 911 evolved and grew over the years, experiencing its share of issues, it’s remained influential and desirable. And it’s not just on the pavement where the car shines: older 911s have been …
Jaguar I-Pace

Looming EV Battery Shortage Threatens Electric Car Sales

As automakers like Audi, Jaguar, and Porsche start to add electric cars to their lineups, some issues still remain. Most are centered around EV batteries, specifically their design and support. Current fast-charging infrastructure remains somewhat spotty, which forces companies to make larger and more expensive battery packs. And incidents like the Porsche Taycan fire aren’t …
KIA Niro hybrid subcompact crossover on display at Brussels Expo

The Worst ‘Cheap’ 2020 Electric Car You Should Never Buy

Tesla’s “secret master plan” was simple – create a luxury EV that will give Tesla the money to make a more affordable EV. As the Tesla Model 3 showed, Tesla’s plan to make affordable EVs is happening. But other automakers have also been able to make similar affordable EVs too. Here’s the worst affordable EV …
KIA Niro EV all electric subcompact crossover on display at Brussels Expo

Why the Kia Niro Might Not Deserve to Be Called an SUV

Year after year, SUVs continue to be popular because of their ruggedness and versatility. Even so, one downside to owning an SUV is fuel economy. As Edmunds notes, a hybrid SUV or crossover is a little more challenging for automakers to develop. Even so, that hasn’t stopped the Kia Niro from positioning itself as one. …
Hummer car is exhibited at the booth of National Exhibition and Convention Center ahead of the 17th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition

The Disturbing Reason Why Hummer Failed

The Hummer is not only an iconic brand, but it also has one of the most rollercoaster histories of all. Upon its launch to the general public in 1992, General Motors thought it had taken a page from the Jeep playbook in transitioning a military vehicle to attract the interest of the general U.S. population. …

Volkswagen Gets Plugged into the Future with the Forthcoming ID. Crozz

The electric buzz has been sweeping through just about every car manufacturer’s line-up over the past decade and Volkswagen is no exception. With the company’s “dieselgate” issue gaining distance in their rearview mirror, Volkswagen is looking to add four electric vehicles to its model line to clean up their act and sit alongside the current …
The Hyundai Ioniq is shown at AutoMobility LA on November 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California

This is the Most Concerning Part of Driving the Hyundai Ioniq

Now that the Hyundai Ioniq had arrived, the Toyota Prius finally has a rival in the green vehicle segment. The Prius has dominated the hybrid vehicle market since 2004. The Ioniq is a hatchback that’s available as a gas/electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric vehicle. It has a very Prius-like silhouette, and the Hyundai …
A fire truck drives through a burnt forest

This Electric Fire Truck Could be the Future of Emergency Response

Both fire trucks and fire engines have evolved steadily ever since the first steam engine truck made its debut. They’ve gone through several designs since then, before coming to the iconic red engine that we’re used to seeing on the road today. But, these are modern times, and there is so much technological equipment quickly improving even the …