With an introduction held at the 2021 Shanghai auto show, Mercedes-Benz announced a surprised addition to its United States EV lineup. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. in 2022. The EQB is the electric equivalent of the …
Author: Stephen Edelstein
Study: All new US vehicles can be electric by 2035, saving households $1,000 annually
As California and Washington move to end sales of new gasoline vehicles, a new study claims all new vehicles in the United States could be made electric by 2035. The 2035 Report 2.0 from the University of California, Berkeley, also predicts major econo…
Alpha Motors Wolf+ electric pickup concept upsizes retro-truck charm
After unveiling the retro-styled Wolf electric pickup truck last month, Alpha Motors has revealed a second version, boasting a larger cab, quicker acceleration, and greater towing capacity. While Alpha is taking reservations, neither version is expecte…
Like Tesla, Rivian is entering the insurance business
Rivian is following Tesla not only by launching premium long-range EVs, but by launching its own insurance product. Rivian Insurance for the R1T electric pickup truck and the R1S electric SUV will be offered in 40 states initially (a lot more than Tesl…
Washington State sets 2030 end date for gasoline vehicle sales: Most aggressive in the US
Washington State has passed a bill setting the most aggressive timeline for phasing out sales of new gasoline vehicles in the United States, aiming to accomplish that by the 2030 model year. That’s substantially earlier than the 2035-calendar-year targ…
Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid is still flying off dealer lots—faster than Mach-E
An important metric for car sales is the average time a given model spends on dealer lots. The Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid is doing quite well in that area. The RAV4 Prime was the quickest-selling new car in March, second only to the Chevrolet Cor…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Kia EV6: Which would you pick?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are two new electric cars based on a common platform, but from separate brands. That’s why they haven’t been shown together until now. First spotted by InsideEVs, a short video ad for Hyundai Motor Group’s E-Pit high-pow…
Report: Microplastic pollution from vehicle tires is a serious global issue
Not all vehicle emissions come from tailpipes. At any given time, 1,100 tons of microplastic is floating over the United States, and much of it comes from vehicle tires, according to a recent Wired report. Microplastic—particles smaller than five…
Europe considers ending the plug-in hybrid era early: Are PHEVs already obsolete?
Some automakers aim to use plug-in hybrids as a bridge to all-electric cars, but tougher European regulations might put an end to that sooner than expected, according to a Reuters report. Draft regulations would prevent automakers from labeling plug-in…
Yamaha wants to power some very fast EVs
The Yamaha name is often associated with high-performance motorcycles, but the company also wants to power some very fast electric cars. Last year, Yamaha announced plans to supply motors for other companies’ EVs. On Monday, the company followed that u…
