Craig Cole

Slowly but surely, Honda is transitioning to electric vehicles. On Tuesday, the Japanese automaker announced the next step on this journey, some important news about its EV Hub in Ohio. Gearing up to produce a new generation of Honda-developed electrics, the company is retooling three major manufacturing facilities in the Buckeye State. Honda’s Marysville Auto […]

Of all the electric vehicles we’ve put through our EV Pulse Charging Challenge test, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter has been the most surprising. No, this battery-powered van didn’t charge the fastest, nor was its peak rate the most impressive. Instead, this commercial vehicle wowed us in a completely unexpected way, plus its real-world range is […]

For 2024, Toyota made a few small refinements and one major enhancement to its bZ4X all-electric SUV. Depending on the trim level, there’s more standard equipment than before and the all-wheel-drive model’s battery pack DC fast charges dramatically quicker than before. Unfortunately, despite these meaningful enhancements, many of the bZ4X’s inherent shortcomings have not been […]

Commercial customers looking for an all-electric van have some solid options to choose from. There’s the surprisingly versatile Ford E-Transit, GM has its BrightDrop offerings, you can grab the sleek-looking Rivian EDV, Ram is developing a battery-powered version of the ProMaster, and Mercedes-Benz will happily sell you a 2024 eSprinter. That last option is a […]

For all their benefits, EVs do have downsides, one of the most significant of which is steep pricing. Many drivers simply can’t afford to drop 100 grand or more on an exotic new Cybertruck or Lucid Air, though, many mainstream electrics are still far too expensive as well. The good news is, however, you don’t […]

Whether it’s the latest and greatest EV or a traditional sedan, a combustion-powered utility vehicle or a stunning new concept, tasteful styling is a cornerstone of Genesis, the world’s only Korean luxury automotive brand. “We are always challenging ourselves to be more timeless,” said SangYup Lee, the head of Genesis global design, while speaking with […]

Despite what the company might trumpet in its press releases and marketing materials, GM’s Ultium-based electric vehicles are somewhat hit or miss. The new Chevy Equinox EV is superb, a remarkable achievement of price-conscious design and engineering, but the GMC Hummer SUV and pickup, for instance, are far too bulky and expensive for their own […]

The Lexus NX is a small luxury SUV that’s available with a whopping three different powertrains and either front- or all-wheel drive, an embarrassment of choice. A simple gasoline engine is the base offering, but you can also get a hybrid propulsion system and even a plug-in hybrid powertrain if you’re curious about electrification but […]

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the most interesting electric vehicle you can buy in the U.S. today and by a cavernous margin. Nothing else on the market comes close to the thrills — and groundbreaking features — this menacing hatchback offers. Something special The South Korean automaker’s first high-performance electric, the Ioniq 5 […]

Supplier company ZF is developing an electric vehicle drivetrain that’s lighter, more sustainable and requires no heavy rare-earth materials, plus, this system is significantly more efficient in cold temperatures. The German firm’s EVbeat concept offers numerous — and significant — benefits in a package that’s not radically different from powertrains in production today. Demonstrated in […]