Over the last ten years or so, it’s been hard to find a car manufacturer that hasn’t been focusing on making more electric vehicles. It’s almost felt as if someone announced an unofficial race to see which car brand could go fully electric first, and every major player, including Honda, lined up to run. Between […]
Category: EVs
Farewell to the Tesla Model S, the Car That Revolutionized the EV Game
This year marks a slightly sorrowful one for the electric vehicle world because Tesla has announced it will be discontinuing the Model S. Today, you’re probably so used to seeing the Model S cruising around whichever town or city you’re in that you barely notice it. Now, it’s a slice of automotive history that just […]
Timing Is Everything: Toyota’s EVs Surge as Others Struggle
Over the last decade, Toyota has been something of an outlier in the EV segment. While other brands have rushed headlong into all-electric vehicles, Toyota has taken a more measured approach. In fact, the automaker unveiled its first EV in 2023 with the debut of its first “Beyond Zero” (bZ) model, the bZ4X compact crossover. […]
Wireless EV Charging: Is It the Future?
Many new vehicles come with a wireless charging pad that lets people charge their smartphones without a cord. But what if you could do the same thing for an entire car? Drivers worldwide are on the verge of finding out. Automakers, independent companies, and research firms are working diligently to develop wireless EV charging technology, […]
Can Microcars Be Successful in the U.S.?
Recently, U.S. drivers have been hearing a lot about microcars. Defined as a very small car with an engine of 700cc (0.7L) or less, these tiny cars first became popular in the mid-20th century and are now seeing a resurgence in Europe and China as modern EVs. They’ve been trumpeted as a practical, efficient urban […]
As the F-150 Lightning Strikes Out, Ford Experiences an EV Reckoning
Ford shocked the automotive world in late 2025 when it announced that its groundbreaking F-150 Lightning would abandon the EV approach in favor of a new, more hybrid-like extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) design. It’s an unexpected move from Ford, but the Lightning’s cancellation is just one part of a massive organizational shift that’s seeing the […]
AI, EVs, and LFP: Tracking Trends In Our 2025 Year In Review
As the late 20th-century poets Smash Mouth once said, “the years start coming, and they don’t stop coming.” It’s easy to get a little overwhelmed by the never-ending march of time, but as 2025 recedes into the rearview mirror, we thought we would take the opportunity to catch our breath and look back on some […]
Do Large, All-Electric Pickups and SUVs Even Make Sense?
Ford snuck a lump of coal into the auto industry’s collective stocking in late December with a shocking pre-holiday announcement: the F-150 Lightning would not be returning for the new year, at least in its current EV form. After just four years on the market, Ford is ending production of the market’s first all-electric pickup […]
What in Zeus’ Name Is Olympian Motors?
If anything, we can thank the EV era for bringing innovation to the forefront. The rise of independent manufacturers has demonstrated that money truly can buy just about anything in the automotive world and that, in matters of taste, the people holding that money are always right. When drivers customize their muscle cars, it’s considered […]
The 2026 Toyota bZ: An All-New Lineup and a Mid-Cycle Refresh
The automotive world is increasingly focused on efficiency, and this priority, combined with growing consumer demand, has led to a rapid expansion of hybrid and electric vehicles over the past decade. Following these trends, Toyota introduced a straightforward and effective response to rising EV demand in the 2023 model year, debuting the Toyota bZ4X to […]
The AFEELA 1: What We Know About This New High-Tech EV and the Companies Behind it
The luxury EV sedan market is getting crowded. Along with Tesla, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and other established luxury automakers, new kids such as Lucid and Polestar have challenged the status quo. Another name is about to join the scene. The AFEELA 1 will arrive in mid-2026 and is promising to reinvent the experience of […]
What Companies are Backtracking on EVs, and Which Ones are Staying the Course?
The best word to describe the current state of the U.S. EV market is “uncertain.” After near-constant growth throughout the late 2010s and early 2020s, sales and market share plateaued from late 2023 to mid-2025. Despite a significant surge in Q3 of 2025, which was largely artificial, the lull caused many automakers to reconsider their […]
What Does the 2026 RAV4 Redesign Mean for the Compact SUV Market?
Over its 30-plus history, the Toyota RAV4 has become more than a vehicle: it’s a symbol of how 21st-century North American automotive tastes have evolved. This compact SUV was the top-selling model in 24 states in 2024, and as of now, it remains the best-selling non-truck of 2025, with more than 350,000 units sold. Along […]
Is It Time for a Traverse EV?
In an SUV market that now accounts for over 50% of new U.S. vehicle sales, the Chevrolet Traverse manages to rise above the noise. Introduced in late 2008, this three-row crossover has become one of the most popular SUVs, regularly selling over 100,000 vehicles annually. For anyone searching for a Chevy Traverse for sale, its […]
Powering Your Home With an EV
What do you do when the power goes out at home? If you don’t own a standalone generator or battery bank, the traditional approach has been to grab a few flashlights, keep the fridge closed as much as possible, and wait it out. However, the rapid advance of EV technology has opened a new possibility: […]
The EV Rollback: What Brands Are Cutting EV Plans and Turning Back to ICE?
An EV revolution has been trumpeted for decades, but while Asia and Europe jumped in headfirst, America is still having trouble dipping its toes in the water. After an initial surge in market share, EVs have slowed and even stalled, making up just 7.4% of total vehicles as of June 2025, according to CarEdge. The […]
Ford Goes Futuristic With New EV Platform, Production Process
Ford revolutionized an entire industry by popularizing the assembly line approach to automotive construction. Now America’s most productive brand is looking to bring that same innovative approach to the EV segment as part of a substantial $5 billion investment. While the automaker has been at the forefront of the modern EV wave with models like […]
Hit the Road With Our EV Route Planning Guide
Like so many aspects of modern life, a good EV road trip starts with a visit to the app store. While EV charging stations are becoming a common sight on highways and byways across the US, those embracing the new generation of all-electric vehicles still need to do a little extra planning if they hope […]
5 Tech Features in the 2026 Kia EV4 That Make Driving Easier
As we edge closer to a future dominated by EVs, Kia is stepping up with the EV4, its first global EV sedan. Arriving at a Kia dealer near you in early 2026, it’s packed with innovations designed to make your drive safer, smarter, and downright easier. Building on the success of models like the EV6 […]
Five Major Differences Between the Equinox and Equinox EV
The Chevy lineup has something for just about everyone (unless, that is, you’re looking for a practical sedan, but I’m not going to get into that today). The Equinox is a great example of a compact SUV designed to meet a wide range of needs. What’s quite notable is that there’s both an Equinox with […]