Ryder says it plans to add 4,000 BrightDrop EVs to its rental and lease fleet through 2025, with the first 200 to be ordered this year. The Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric vans boast a range of up to 250 miles on a full charge, and can support a payload of about 2,000-3,400 lbs.…

A new study by Upgraded Points sets gas cars against electric vehicles to see which vehicle is truly the most economical on five American road trips. Examining the time and fuel costs along trails like Route 66 and California 1, the study offered a variety of insights while investigating the central question: Is saving money…

Toyota says the 2023 Prius Prime plug-in hybrid will offer a manufacturer-estimated all-electric range of up to 44 miles on a full charge. The manufacturer adds that the vehicle’s fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain will also reach a manufacturer-estimated 52 mpg combined rating on the SE grade trim. Available…

Toyota is expanding the Corolla Cross family by adding the new 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid, based on the Corolla sedan. The 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid, along with the gas model launched in 2021, will be assembled in the U.S. at the new Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama. …

If an electric car charges while driving, the size of the battery can be reduced by up to 70% and the load on the power grid can be spread out over the day, according to a new study from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, where researchers combined the so-called electric road system with real-life driving…

Stellantis revealed the all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV – the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck – at the New York International Auto Show. The 2025 Ram 1500 REV will offer customers two all-electric options, including a standard 168-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack with a targeted range of up to 350 miles and an…

With electric vehicle ownership interest on the rise, many consumers still have concerns before making an EV purchase. While cost has been a significant factor in realistically owning a sustainable form of transportation, limited understanding and knowledge of the current charging infrastructure impedes the continued adoption of electric motor vehicles. Findings from a survey conducted…

Polestar introduced its newest EV, the Polestar 4, an electric performance SUV coupe and the second SUV in the brand’s lineup, at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show. The company says the Polestar 4 is positioned between Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 in terms of size and price. …

Mullen Automotive has been granted the North and South American IP and distribution rights from Qiantu Motors and affiliated companies as part of a license agreement allowing assembly and distribution of the DragonFLY K50 in the Americas. Mullen says it will begin its program to re-engineer and re-design the product to meet homologation requirements for…