Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept SUV points to a fully electric G-Class

Mercedes-Benz EQG ConceptMercedes-Benz has revealed the EQG Concept, a fully electric SUV based on its G-Class luxury off-roader. The G-Class, or Geländewagen, is steeped in tradition and heritage, and its boxy profile, tenacious off-road abilities, and sheer celebrity appeal make this a very noteworthy vehicle to rethink as all-electric—and a pedigreed...

Subaru confirms mid-2022 arrival for Solterra EV, gives glimpse inside

Subaru Solterra electric SUV teaserSubaru confirmed Tuesday that its Solterra electric SUV will go on sale in the U.S. in mid 2022, and revealed a few more pictures of the upcoming model. Those pictures included a peek inside to show a new interface different from that of any current Subaru. The Solterra is due to be built on a new all-electric vehicle architecture that Subaru is...

Confusion brews as retro-style EV startup Alpha Motor turns on the charm

Boyt and Lijewski with Alpha Wolf conceptThe electric vehicle startup Alpha Motor Corporation posted a video this week that showed the “launch” of its Alpha Wolf electric pickup concept. In it, Joshua Boyt and Jay Lijewski appear together on stage, riffing on ideas the way we’ve seen Silicon Valley types and executives do in a wide range of product debuts. No titles are...

Toyota will make hydrogen fuel-cell modules in the US starting in 2023

Toyota hydrogen fuel-cell kit, to be assembled in KentuckyToyota announced Wednesday that it plans to make hydrogen fuel-cell modules in the U.S., starting in 2023. The fuel-cell stacks, in modular form, will be part of a kit that will essentially replace a traditional heavy-duty diesel engine in big Class 8 semi trucks. The system is capable of delivering up to 160 kw (214 hp) of continuous power...

Lucid Air Dream Edition: 500-mile rating likely for Range version

2021 Lucid AirThe California company Lucid has announced that its flagship model, the Air luxury sedan, will be made in two different top-line Dream Edition versions—one optimized for performance, the other for range. In driving range, Lucid has some records to set—especially now that Tesla appears to have ceded the range race to Lucid by canceling...