The US EV market is transitioning in a big way, with Rivian joining the fray and traditional automakers posting mixed sales results. In Q3 2026, Rivian finished second behind Tesla among US brands, with 19,248 vehicles delivered and 45.7% growth from the same quarter a year before. Its commercial delivery vans, growing consumer SUV range, […]
Toyota’s bZ7 Flagship Electric Sedan Makes a Bold Statement, Can It Challenge the Luxury EV Market
Toyota adds another electric sedan to its growing Beyond Zero range, with the bZ7 showcasing the latest electric vehicle from its GAC Toyota joint venture in China. Following the debut of the bZ7 concept at Auto Shanghai last year, the production version shares the executive-sized proportions of the showcar and is designed to appeal to […]
Evaluating Electric Vehicle Maintenance Costs: Savings, Realities, and Ownership Factors
Electric vehicles differ from gasoline-powered vehicles in that they do away with the internal combustion engine and all of the moving parts that come with it, instead relying on a battery pack, electric motors and an “electric drive” system to power each wheel. This change in the way the vehicle is powered may mean fewer […]
BMW iX3 Engineering Breakdown: Range, Performance, and Technology in the Neue Klasse SUV
This means a big step for BMW in the context of its electric mobility: the new BMW iX3 is based on the all-new dedicated Neue Klasse architecture. What does that mean? It’s an electric architecture especially dedicated for battery-powered vehicles and an all-electrified car platform that’s created with the sole purpose of enhancing energy efficiency, […]
Fast-Charging Electric Cars Ranked, Because Some EVs Still Spend Too Long Plugged In
It’s been a slow evolution since today, it’s no longer just zero-to-sixty times and range numbers that matter. The value of an EV isn’t just measured in how many miles it can go on a charge, but how much time you have to spend at a charging station if you’re going on a road trip, […]
Toyota’s Solid-State EV Battery: 745 Miles and a 10-Minute Charge
Having revolutionized hybrid vehicles with the world’s firstmass production of the Prius in 1997, Toyota is about to remake history, not by just making a plug-in but, by developing solid state batteries that will make the biggest problems with all electric car ownership range, charging times a problem of the past. Envision electric car with […]
Ford Bets on the Affordable Fathom as Its Electric Pickup Strategy Takes a New Direction
The market for affordable EVs has reached its own new dawn, and the upcoming Fathom electric truck from Ford represents the clearest indication of what’s coming in this wave. Instead of just churning out another pricey electric rig, Ford appears to be adopting an entirely new strategy focused on value: affordability, smart engineering and practicality. […]
8 Practical Electric and Hybrid Alternatives to the Volkswagen Golf
The VW Golf has historically been the class leader in the practical world of everyday motoring, able to deliver comfortable inside spaces, a lack of fuss and smooth road manners in a modest size and shape. But with the world of cars increasingly leaning to be electrified, it’s no longer a case of the usual […]
Porsche Recalibrates Electrification Strategy as Demand Shifts Toward Hybrid and Combustion Powertrains
Porsche reviews its long-term electrification plans, as evolving consumer preferences and market trends continue to shape the automotive industry. While electric propulsion is still integral to the automaker’s plans, the sustained demand for combustion engines and hybrid systems led Porsche to revisit plans for an all-electric lineup in the future. Porsche is considering several options […]
Inside the Winnebago eRV2 Concept: 10 Key Features of the All-Electric Camper Van
E-RECREATION Electric cars and SUVs aren’t the only vehicles dabbling with an all-electric future. Recreational vehicles are also chasing the advantages of going electric, with Winnebago’s eRV2 concept marrying zero-emissions electric power with the comforts of a fully-equipped modern camper van. Featuring a Ford E-Transit platform, the prototype packs a combination of battery power and […]