Plug-in hybrids with twice as much range are about to become the hot new thing. You can thank the California government and automakers’ lobbying efforts, in part, for delaying the all-electric transition. In interviews at the 2024 New York auto show, two executives familiar with their brands’ future products independently told…

Tesla is not like other big automakers, burdened by decades of tradition and certain engrained ways of doing things. The EV maker builds its cars quite differently compared to legacy manufacturers, with its one-piece “giga casting” process as the best example of this, and now it plans to implement a completely new way to assemble…

Tesla hit six million cumulative EV sales, and we roundup all the achievements. GM is reportedly seeking a deal with CATL. Nissan and Mitsubishi team up for EVs, hybrids, and PHEVs, and next-generation pickups. And will next-generation batteries help plug-in hybrids make more sense at 70 miles? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. …

When the Cybertruck was revealed in late 2019, it immediately turned heads with a bold aesthetic design. A handful of similarly styled accessories were also showcased including the Cyberquad ATV and a tent attachment that would be installed in the bed. Both of these accessories went MIA for several years. And when they finally returned, both…

Top Gear recently sent the new Volvo EX30 to duke it out with every other ~£35,000 ($44,200) electric crossover available in the UK. With comparisons aimed squarely at young couples or small families, this head-to-head competition focuses primarily on comfort, ergonomic design, interior space and ride quality.  The Volvo EX30 immediately stands out from the…

Tesla has stated that the Cybertruck’s unique vehicle design was at least partially in search of excellent aerodynamics. Going as far back as early 2019, Elon Musk claimed that the upcoming electric truck could potentially hit a drag coefficient (Cd) as low as 0.30.   Roughly four years later, the final production-ready Cybertruck hit…

Polestar introduced its third all-electric model in the U.S., the Polestar 4, also described as an electric performance SUV coupe. The model entered production at the Hangzhou Bay factory (operated by Geely Holding) in China in November 2023 and most recently was presented at the 2024 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). U.S. sales…

Ford may be making big promises when it comes to EVs, but it’s time to face the music: its EV lineup is barren, and not just here in the US. It has made do with just two cars, the Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning. Dont’ fret, more EVs are on the way soon. …

After the spectacular sales success in 2023, BYD is pushing hard to further increase its plug-in electric car sales in China and overseas. According to BYD's investor event (via CnEVPost), the company sales are expected to grow by over 20% in 2024. Considering 3 million units in 2023 (up 62% year-over-year), we are talking…

Out of Spec Motoring’s YouTube channel continues its deep dives into the EV pickup market in its latest video. This time, the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and Chevy Silverado EV were competing in a tow test pulling identical payloads. Each truck hauled a Tesla Model 3 along I-70 from Denver to Grand…