Porsche has finally picked a name for its first and highly-anticipated all-electric car: Taycan, which had so far only been known as the Mission E concept. According to the German luxury brand, “the name can be roughly translated as ‘lively young horse,’” in reference to the company badge. Porsche said it believes an “oriental name”…
The drivers adopted an “eco-driving” style to achieve the record but no special techniques that regular drivers couldn’t employ… Toyota will participate in a 24-hour race at the famous Fuji Speedway using a modified Corolla Sport… While many automakers have abandoned the tech, Toyota has doubled down and continued to commit to a hydrogen-powered future……
The Cadillac XT6 in a Sport trim Photo: Cadillac The vehicles in the current Cadillac lineup have short names utilizing letters and numbers, like the XT4, CT5, and CT6-V. The only model that doesn’t follow this pattern is the Escalade. However, it seems that Cadillac is now planning to return to more “normal” names in…
Photo: David Holt The British government has announced it will ban the sale of all new gasoline- and diesel-powered cars and vans from 2040, in response to concerns that rising levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx) may pose a serious threat to public health. According to ministers, poor air quality is the biggest environmental risk to…
It’s been in the news a lot lately: our vehicles are destroying the environment. This fact has caused many automakers to push for an electric future, but in the meantime, Mexico City is working to combat the problem in a new way: vertical gardens. Officials are installing vertical gardens on the concrete pillars of Mexico…
2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Electric sedan at the Chicago Auto Show Photo: The News Wheel Buying a used car is a great way to save money on your next vehicle purchase. And, those savings can compound when you buy an electric vehicle, which has limited maintenance needs and doesn’t require gasoline refuels (and, obviously, it’s good…
This next round of electric vehicle terminology explains the mechanical differences among certain hybrid systems. Discover what FCV, series hybrid, parallel hybrid and series-parallel hybrid mean in the EV field to understand how different hybrids propel themselves. Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) Also known as a Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), a FCV is an electric…
For the past half-decade, Hyundai has been focused on two major goals: developing self-driving vehicle technology and marketing a widespread use of fuel-cell (FCV) powertrains. While the Korean automaker has made notable progress turning these dreams into realities, they still haven’t come to fruition in ways that affect consumers. In its home country, though, Hyundai…
Photo: Lexus Lexus has big plans on the horizon for 2021 — but the automaker isn’t giving them away just yet. In a press release, Lexus Canada teased an unnamed new concept car, which is meant to be an emblem of the brand’s new direction. Smart, Efficient, and Modern: Check out the Lexus hybrid lineup…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company and United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement on Nov. 15 valued at $6 billion in investments and 8,500 American jobs secured. And while the agreement is certainly good news for employees in Ford facilities across the states, it’s…
Nissan e-NV200 The world of express mail is about to get a whole lot greener. FedEx Express, a branch of FedEx Corp., and Nissan announced last month that they will be teaming up to bring a bit of a green spin to the package delivery world, putting the Nissan e-NV200, an all-electric compact cargo vehicle,…
Hyundai is discontinuing the Ioniq Electric hatchback Photo: Hyundai For 2022, the Hyundai lineup is gaining one EV in the Ioniq 5 — but it’s losing another in the Ioniq Electric. Total Peace of Mind: Learn more about America’s Best Warranty from Hyundai Autotrader reports that Hyundai will discontinue the Ioniq Electric, an all-electric hatchback…
(From left to right): Jason Luo, Chairman and CEO, Ford China; Jim Hackett, CEO, Ford Motor Company; Bill Ford, Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company; and Peter Fleet, Group Vice President and President, Ford Asia Pacific Ford Motor Company on Tuesday provided further insight into its growth strategy in China over the next eight years, specifically…
There is a renewed public interest in developing affordable hydrogen fuel cell vehicles after Toyota revealed its Mirai, Honda its updated FCEV Conecpt, and Audi its A7 Sportback h-tron Quattro at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Nissan, on the other hand, ain’t having none of that. Nissan Vice Chairman Toshiyuki Shiga told The Japan…
As exciting as the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is, let’s face it — the terminology can get a little confusing. Especially with such similar acronyms like HEV and PHEV (which sound strangely like some newly-discovered disease rather than the cool technology they represent). Electric Vehicle (EV) A vehicle that runs 100% on electricity. This term…
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