The 2025 Lucid Air Pure: America’s Top-Rated Electric Vehicle in Efficiency
The 2025 Lucid Air Pure is making headlines as the most efficient car in America, with an impressive EPA-rated range of 420 miles and a price tag of $71,400. This single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version of the Air electric luxury sedan offers more range than the Tesla Model S for less than $80,000, solidifying its position as a top contender in the electric vehicle market. Efficiency at its Best: Lucid Air Pure's Impressive Range The 2025 Lucid…
Toyota’s hydrogen-powered vehicles to be dropped as official cars of Olympics
As scientists continue to question the green credentials of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, a group of 120 experts has drafted an open letter urging the organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics to reconsider their choice of the Toyota Mirai as the official car. This letter highlights a number of concerns regarding the effectiveness and sustainability of hydrogen technology in the automotive industry. Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles have been praised for their potential to decarbonize passenger transport. However,…
Upcoming Arrival: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Three-Row Electric SUV Launching in 2024
Introduction: Hyundai has confirmed that it will be unveiling an electric three-row crossover SUV in 2024, with plans for it to hit the market as a 2025 model. The new SUV is anticipated to be part of Hyundai's Ioniq EV sub-brand and will likely be named the Ioniq 9. With promises of impressive interior packaging, range, and powertrain outputs, this upcoming electric SUV is generating excitement among fans of electric vehicles. The Unveiling of Hyundai's…
Vinfast delays opening of US factory due to mounting issues
Vinfast, a Vietnamese automotive manufacturer, has recently faced setbacks in its U.S. production plans and sales targets. The company announced a three-year delay in the opening of its North Carolina factory, pushing the production start date to 2028 instead of the previously planned 2025. Additionally, Vinfast has revised its 2024 delivery target down to 80,000 vehicles from the initial goal of 100,000 vehicles. Delayed U.S. Production: Vinfast revealed that the construction of its North Carolina…
Possible Exit for 2025 Audi Q8 E-Tron Includes Minor Changes
The 2025 Audi Q8 E-Tron electric SUV has received some minor changes for the new model year, but there are reports indicating that it may be discontinued in the near future. Launched for the 2024 model year, the Q8 E-Tron replaced the Audi E-Tron as the automaker's first volume EV. It retained the good safety ratings of the E-Tron, but with improvements in driving range and handling. For the 2025 model year, Audi has added…
Audi Q4 E-Tron 2025 Makes a Power Move for Increased Range
The 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron electric crossover has received significant updates for the new model year, following a mid-model-year update in 2024. The updates include a boost in power for the single-motor, rear-wheel-drive model, now with 282 hp and a faster 0-60 mph time of 6.2 seconds. The 82-kwh battery pack has also been revised to provide an additional 23 miles of range, bringing it up to an estimated 288 miles on the EPA testing…
Potential Exit Strategy with Minor Adjustments
The 2025 Audi Q8 E-Tron electric SUV has received some minor changes for the new model year, but there are reports indicating that it may be discontinued soon. This model was launched in 2024 as a replacement for the Audi E-Tron, the automaker's first volume EV. It maintained the good safety ratings of the E-Tron while also offering more driving range and improved handling. ## Changes for 2025 For the 2025 model year, Audi has…
Was President Ike Eisenhower the first electric car enthusiast?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower: A Champion of Electric Vehicles President Dwight D. Eisenhower, also known as "Ike," is often remembered for his leadership during World War II and his presidency in the 1950s. However, few know that he may have been one of the first presidents to drive an electric car. This article explores Eisenhower's connection to electric vehicles and his impact on the transportation landscape in the United States. Eisenhower's Early Encounter with Electric…
Hybrid Vehicles with AWD, Over 40 MPG, and Under $30,000
The market for low-priced, high-mpg all-wheel-drive hybrids is limited, with the Toyota brand dominating the field. Subaru and Nissan have options, but they fall short in terms of fuel efficiency and pricing. Toyota offers models that meet the criteria of being under $30,000, achieving 40 mpg or more, and featuring all-wheel drive. 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid The Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE AWD is priced at $25,995 and boasts an impressive EPA fuel economy of 48…
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD regains top spot over Ioniq 6 in range
Tesla recently introduced a rear-wheel drive version of the Model 3 Long Range, which is priced at $42,490, $5,000 less than the all-wheel drive model. This new variant offers a range of 363 miles, making it the longest-range Model 3 available. With this release, Tesla aims to compete with the Hyundai Ioniq 6, which is priced at $43,600 and offers a range of 361 miles. The Model 3 Long Range features a single-motor powertrain, achieving…