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At this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the Nissan both has some cool vehicles powered by electrons. Our favorite, though, is the 1987 Nissan Sunny pickup truck that has had its powertrain replaced by a donor Nissan Leaf. This Sunny was built by Tommy Pike Customs from South Carolina, and has a 40-kWh lithium-ion […]

Every fall, members of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) gather in Las Vegas to talk about everything going on in the world of aftermarket. Automakers often participate, and this year Mopar is bringing something electrified to the show floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The concept of restomodding a vehicle is taking an […]

Electric vehicle batteries require a host of special materials like cobalt, graphite and nickel, though lithium is arguably the most crucial. Securing commercially viable domestic sources of this all-important substance is paramount, and the state of Nevada will play a key role in meeting future needs. “The question isn’t, ‘Is there lithium in the US […]

EVCS, a California-based electric vehicle charging network with operations in three West Coast states, announced a series of new subscription plans today. Making life with an EV just a little easier, drivers can pay by the month for juicing up their vehicle at EVCS stations or opt for an available all-you-can-charge plan. Those unlimited charging […]

Earlier this year in March, Lotus unveiled its first electric hyper SUV called the Eletre, and now the British automaker has announced official pricing and specifications for it — at least for the U.K. and European markets. Combining technology and elements from the Emira and Evija, the Eletre is the result of a collaboration between […]

In the pantheon of iconic automotive nameplates, Honda’s Accord is one of the greats. For nearly half a century and over 10 generations, this family-friendly vehicle has provided its legions of owners with top-notch safety and ample comfort, innovative features and, of course, legendary reliability. Icing on the cake, all this wholesome goodness has been […]

On Tuesday morning, Ford unveiled the refreshed 2023 Escape. A likable small SUV, the current generation has, nonetheless, been something of a mid-pack offering overshadowed by rivals like the well-rounded Honda CR-V, rugged Subaru Forester and avant-garde Hyundai Tucson. But for 2023, Ford is significantly elevating the venerable Escape by adding more technology and enhancing […]

We’ve seen the Hummer EV pickup truck. We’ve seen the Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup truck. Now it’s time to take a look at the next Ultium-powered pickup truck from General Motors. This time it’s back to the GMC badge with the 2024 GMC Sierra EV. The Sierra EV is GM’s different take on the Ultium-platform […]

We’re pretty big fans of Porsche’s Taycan here. It’s easy to understand why. It delivers on range, charging, and tech features while retaining the power and performance you expect from a modern Porsche. But as of this point, there hasn’t been much movement from the brand’s GT team. It looks like that ends today. Spy […]

It took nearly 122 years, but what Charles Rolls said in 1900 about electric vehicles has come to fruition. The Rolls-Royce co-founder once said, “The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration. They should become very useful when fixed charging stations can be arranged.” And now the marque wearing […]