As you tap your fingers on the steering wheel of your electric car, you look around at all the other vehicles shuffling side-by-side in the city traffic you slowly navigate. A discussion on the radio is alluding to the potential carbon emissions of electric vehicles and suddenly you are listening in rapt attention. A heated …
Every vehicle is getting electrified these days. We can expect a new electric Ford F-150, all Jeep models will have hybrid options by 2022, the Honda E is coming to America, and much more. So, let’s take a look at one of the current options available, the Hyundai Kona Electric, to see how it compares. …
The new Tesla Model Y isn’t flashy, but it’s exactly what many consumers have been asking for. It’s larger than the Model 3 but more practical and less expensive than the Model X. However, as is often the case with new first-year cars, the first Model Ys have reportedly been delivered with defects. And unfortunately, …
It’s no secret that electric cars are incredibly fast. Compared to gasoline-powered cars, electric cars generate massive torque without revving their motors. This means they can sprint off the line. The Tesla Model X SUV can go 0-60 in 2.7 seconds, for example, while the Porsche Taycan Turbo S can do it in 2.4 seconds. …
Even before it unveiled the plug-in hybrid Wrangler, Jeep was already planning on going electric. Naturally, we assumed the first electric Jeep would be a car or SUV. However, modern mobility doesn’t only involve cars. And, as Fox has proven with its shocks, automotive off-road tech also works with other forms of transportation. Although electric …
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 …
Despite what you may think, Jay Leno’s love of classics doesn’t mean he dismisses EVs. He’s owned a Tesla for several years and was enthusiastic about the Mustang Mach-E. But not every single electric car gets a positive reception. Leno wasn’t taken by the $1.3-million Drako GTE, for example. But what does Jay Leno think …
Another competitor has just jumped into the already-crowded electric pickup truck pool. But at least Nikola Motors is bringing something new to fight against GMC, Tesla, Rivian, and Bollinger. That ‘something new’ is a different approach to extended EV range. Simply building larger batteries won’t cut it. But fast-charging infrastructure isn’t quite extensive enough, and …
Potentially lawsuit-inspiring grille aside, specific details on the upcoming GMC Hummer electric truck have been relatively sparse. But we don’t have to wait until Fast and Furious 9 for more info. At a recent presentation to GMC dealers, GM President Mark Reuss revealed some new information about the electric Hummer. And it appears the Hummer …
Dirt bikes can be a great introduction to motorcycling. They’re easy to repair, and not quick enough to really get you into trouble (apart from the racing versions). But, they’re generally not street-legal, which means you’ll have to haul them to a trail or course. Some touring bikes can go off-road, but they’re really more …
Brand identity is crucial for automakers. That’s why they protect their brand identities fiercely, particularly when it comes to styling. The most recent example of this is FCA’s lawsuit against the Mahindra Roxor. And Jeep’s lawyers could soon have another target in their sights. The upcoming electric Hummer truck was recently teased, and one of …
Ahead of this year’s Super Bowl car commercials, the trailer for Fast and Furious 9 finally dropped. Up until now, the only thing we’ve really known about the film is a few of the cars that will appear in it. The trailer, though, has already revealed quite a few things about FF9’s contents. However, something that …
There’s a running joke that the US never gets the cool stuff. Overseas, consumers got rides like the Nissan Skyline GT-R, Toyota Mega Cruiser, Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, and the last of the Celica GT4s. But before US customers can enjoy old-school Japanese vans or Hiluxes, they have to wait 25 years. And these waiting periods …
Jay Leno is no stranger to odd or obscure cars. And while he’s well-known for his classic car appreciation, as demonstrated by his restored Bronco, he’s also a big fan of EVs. He’s owned a Tesla for several years and had several positive things to say about the Mustang Mach-E. That being said, sometimes he …
After months of speculation, we now know that GM is bringing Hummer back. Not as its own brand, but a high-end GMC all-electric truck. However, when the news first leaked, details were fairly slim. How much range would the electric Hummer have? How fast would it be? Could it go off-road, like the Bollinger B2? …
In recent months, the electric pickup truck market has gained new competitors. Hummer’s coming back in all-electric truck form, and GM’s Lordstown plant has been recommissioned for electric pickup production. Perhaps that’s the motivation behind Rivian’s latest announcement. Fresh off the heels of new investments and feature introductions, the company has revealed the R1T electric …
Because of how difficult it can be to find an EV charger, and long recharge times, many EV owners install home chargers. Recharging at home is also cheaper than charging at, say, McDonald’s, and more convenient. Park, plug it in and go to bed. But with how big modern battery packs can be, and how …
Like Frankenstein’s monster, Hummer is alive again courtesy of a jolt of electricity. There have been hints that the military truck brand would be revived, but the “how” remained unclear. Some rumors claimed Hummer would be brought back as a high-end off-road truck and SUV brand. Logical, given the brand’s roots, and the growing value …
The electric pickup truck has come a long way in recent years. But there are still some lingering issues. Towing drains batteries, but simply fitting bigger ones may not be the best solution. New technologies, like supercapacitors, or refinements on established ones, like hydrogen fuel cells, could help. But they’re not quite ready yet. And …
While Fisker’s initial hybrid venture wasn’t exactly successful, the automaker is back for another round. This time, with an electric SUV, the Fisker Ocean. When the SUV was first teased, details were scant. However, at this year’s CES, Fisker formally unveiled the Ocean, complete with more information about its powertrain and pricing. But will it …
Although range anxiety is dying down, when it comes to electric trucks, a big battery pack is still important. Especially when towing gets involved. However, not every manufacturer subscribes to the idea. Porsche’s Taycan, for example, can only do about 200 miles on a charge, Road & Track reported. And Mazda purposefully gave its upcoming …
Over the last year, Ford has been teasing auto fans with details about its electric Ford F-150. Back in July, Ford released a video of its prototype in action. This gave viewers a chance to see what the body and interior look like, although changes are to be expected. Drivers question the power of an …
Ford’s all-electric F-150 is coming…eventually. Although the automaker is working with Rivian, who is making its own electric pickup, the electric F-Series might not arrive until 2021. Maybe in 2020, if development goes smoothly. By then, the Rivian R1T and Bollinger B2 will have debuted, too, leaving Ford with a fight on its hands. But …
With the development of electric crate motors, and classic trucks being converted to electric drive, it’s now easier than ever to turn an iconic oldie into an EV. But it isn’t only classic cars and pickups that can now run on electrons. SUVs, in fossil-fuel form, are often criticized (not entirely undeservedly) for their emissions …
Classic pickup trucks’ simplicity is both their biggest selling point and biggest weakness. And we’re not talking only about thinner A-pillars and lack of airbags. Classic trucks have fewer, if any, complicated electronics and fuel injection systems. But while that makes them simpler to fix, it also means they emit significantly more emissions and use …
With the Tesla Cybertruck’s reveal, another electric pickup truck as officially stepped into the ring. And while the looks are an acquired taste for some, the numbers are perhaps the more important feature. Not only does Tesla’s electric truck have to overcome range anxiety, it has to prove it can tow and haul just as …
We finally know what the real, production-spec Tesla electric pickup looks like. After many renders and much speculation, last night Elon Musk showed the Tesla Cybertruck on-stage to the whole world. And the reactions were…interesting. Not because of the specs, but the looks. The Cybertruck’s design has been polarizing, to say the least. Musk promised …
The electric pickup market is about to get crazy. With Tesla set to reveal its pickup soon, Rivian’s R1T recently caught live, and Bollinger taking deposits for its off-road designs, US customers are going to have a lot to choose from. But companies outside the US are also working on electric trucks. Chinese automaker DMC …
