Craig Cole

Electric vehicles have dramatically different cooling requirements than internal combustion-powered cars and trucks. Since they’re not hauled down the road by thousands of tiny explosions, EVs don’t need huge radiators and gaping grilles to dissipate heat. This gives designers the opportunity to reshape how cars and trucks look while also adding new functionality. “So, now […]

Today’s cars and trucks are chockablock with computer chips and sensors, actuators and modules, components that are backed up by untold lines of software code. These cutting-edge parts are required to deliver the advanced safety and convenience features drivers expect, but vehicle complexity is becoming a problem, which is why supplier company Forvia has developed […]

Nissan, like practically every other automaker has big plans for electric vehicles. According to a news release outlining the company’s Ambition 2030 long-term strategy, “Nissan will introduce 23 new electrified models, including 15 new EVs by fiscal year 2030 aiming for an electrification mix of more than 50% globally across the Nissan and Infiniti brands.” […]

Electric vehicles emit no tailpipe emissions, but that doesn’t mean they’re clean. Untold amounts of carbon dioxide are produced by mining, refining and transporting the exotic materials that go into the battery packs and motors. Beyond that, there are recyclability issues with EVs, additional tire wear is a concern because of their husky curb weights […]

On Friday, the US Department of the Treasury announced an important update to the vehicle classification standard that determines which eco-friendly cars and trucks are eligible for tax credits as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. According to a release published by the government department, “To make it easier for consumers to know which vehicles […]

Engineers at Honda are hard at work developing next-generation hydrogen fuel cells with dramatically increased longevity and significantly lower price tags. Helping transform this eco-friendly power source into a viable alternative to all-electric drivetrains, the Japanese automaker announced it’s building a new fuel cell-powered vehicle based on the popular CR-V SUV. Details are scarce, but […]

On Thursday, Honda outlined some ambitious targets for its upcoming hydrogen fuel cell designs. Working with GM, the vehicle and power-products manufacturer is aiming to double the durability of its next-generation stack while simultaneously reducing the cost to just one-third of the system that powered the 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle. To be certain, those […]

If you’re looking to get your hands on a new electric vehicle, there’s some great news coming out of Dearborn. To meet customer demand, on Monday, Ford announced it’s increasing production of the popular and generally excellent Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV, but that’s not all. The Blue Oval is also reducing the price of this […]

The BMW iX xDrive50 is like a rolling art project. This all-electric utility vehicle wears futuristic (and controversial) exterior styling, has a high-fashion interior that pushes boundaries, makes extensive use of eco-friendly materials and is built on an aluminum-composite spaceframe structure. Indeed, the iX is a grand vision of the future, and for the most […]

After more than 20 years Ford is going racing again… Formula 1 racing, that is. On Friday, the Dearborn-based automaker announced it’s partnering with Red Bull Powertrains to develop a “next-gen hybrid power unit.” A long-term deal, this strategic partnership will supply powertrains to the Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri teams starting in […]