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Even casual car fans know about the GM EV1, long described as a pioneer in the world of electric vehicles. That recognition may come from the well-received 2006 documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? But what about the other early EVs that popped up in the late 1990s? Electric vehicles on sale today owe a […]

An onboard generator on a pickup truck seems like an obvious feature. Until the release of the 2021 Ford F-150, however, such a feature didn’t exist. Touted as one of the main reasons to go with a Ford over the competition, the Pro Power Onboard generator can serve a variety of uses. Some folks will […]

If you follow our coverage, you know that early on after Ford started shipping the F-150 Hybrid with Pro Power Onboard we attempted to charge up our long-term Tesla Model 3 using the generator and the Tesla mobile charging adapter. It worked flawlessly. For reference, the F-150 Hybrid’s 7.2 kW onboard generator can output 3,600 […]

Hyundai Motor Group’s three brands have all but revealed their electrification plans. Hyundai and Kia will have hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric powertrains on offer while Genesis will go all-in on the latter. We also know that the three latest platforms, K3, N3, and M3 are built from the ground up to accommodate all levels […]

Carbon Revolution is in the business of making wheels. Carbon fiber wheels, to be exact. The Australian joint is responsible for some of the coolest wheels on OEM cars, including the wheels on the upcoming Chevrolet Corvette Z06. But with a future revolving around electricity, the company’s next big thing is electric pickup truck wheels […]

You might be considering ordering the hot new electric-powered pickup truck from Ford. It’s the first real, mass produced, non-premium electric pickup truck on sale in the United States, and they’ll soon be everywhere. When you get you, you might be thinking about where you’ll charge it. You might have even noticed when driving around […]

Hyundai’s Ioniq sub-brand has officially launched with the Ioniq 5, a compact crossover with retro styling and up to 300 miles of range on a charge. That’s just the beginning because a three-row crossover and a sedan are also coming. The latter, called the Ioniq 6, is due next year and it could change the […]

One of the best ways to get the most out of a plug-in hybrid vehicle is to use its all-electric or EV mode frequently. That means only using the gas engine only when needed like driving on the highway, long distances, or hauling heavy loads. This allows you to maximize your time driving emissions-free but […]

By now, you’ve seen the term e-AWD on many spec sheets, window stickers, and then some. As electrification spreads throughout the auto industry, get ready to see that term more frequently. You may be asking yourself, what exactly is e-AWD? The last part makes sense but what about the beginning part? Let’s find out. The […]

Honda has one of the most unique hybrid powertrains on the market. It’s one of the only brands to utilize one that doesn’t have a transmission, the other being Koenigsegg. That means the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, and Insight all have direct drive layouts. They don’t use a stepped gearbox, a CVT, or even a […]