Toyota's planned solid-state batteries will debut not in an EV, but in an upcoming hybrid, an executive said in a recent interview with Autoline. The batteries, which are on track for commercialization by 2025, will appear in hybrids first because that allows for a smaller battery pack that's less cost-sensitive, Toyota chief scientist Gill Pratt... Toyota plans solid-state battery debut in a hybrid by 2025—future Prius?
Toyota's planned solid-state batteries will debut not in an EV, but in an upcoming hybrid, an executive said in a recent interview with Autoline. The batteries, which are on track for commercialization by 2025, will appear in hybrids first because that allows for a smaller battery pack that's less cost-sensitive, Toyota chief scientist Gill Pratt... 
Goodyear on Wednesday unveiled a tire made from 70% sustainable materials. It's a step toward the company's goal of making a tire from 100% sustainable materials by 2030. While this tire isn't ready for production (Goodyear calls it a "demonstration tire"), it does show some of the materials Goodyear is investigating to cut petroleum use, as well... 
Vietnamese automaker VinFast is growing its planned EV lineup to five models, and plans to open factories in the United States and Germany, alongside an existing factory in its home country. The automaker unveiled three new models at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week. The VF5, VF6, and VF7 crossovers join the VF8 (previously VF... 
Automotive supplier Magna on Wednesday unveiled an electric powertrain and four-wheel drive system for pickup trucks and light commercial vehicles that's scheduled to reach production by 2025. While several automakers are launching electric half-ton pickup trucks, Magna's solution, dubbed EtelligentForce, is designed for larger three-quarter ton... 
Sony unveiled a second EV concept at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The Sony Vision-S 02 crossover SUV is a follow up to the Vision-S sedan concept Sony presented at CES two years ago. While Sony hasn't confirmed that either vehicle is production-bound, the company is hinting at it. Sony has been testing a prototype of the Vision-S... 
At the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Wallbox Industries will unveil its second-generation bidirectional home charging station for the North American market. Like its predecessor, the Wallbox Quasar 2 can draw power from an EV's battery pack, allowing the car to serve as an emergency backup power source for homes. Bidirectional charging... 
A quicker version of the BMW iX electric SUV is making a bow at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Scheduled to arrive at dealerships in June, the 2023 BMW iX M60 gets an upgraded dual-motor powertrain producing 532 horsepower and 749 pound-feet of torque in its default mode, or 610 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque in sport mode. With launch... 
Chrysler will use the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show starting in Las Vegas later today to announce plans to launch its first electric vehicle by 2025, and eventually a full-electric lineup by as early as 2028. As a preview of that electric future, Chrysler will present the Airflow Concept, an electric crossover with a dual-motor powertrain and... 
One of Tesla's strengths is that it has been able to quickly deploy over-the-air fixes for some safety-related issues. But the new recall issues encompassing 475,318 vehicles will require navigating Tesla's service system and some manner of in-person inspection—even if that might be curbside in some cases. The automaker is recalling 356,309... 
Despite supply-chain issues affecting the entire auto industry, Tesla claims robust 2021 deliveries came close the million-vehicle mark. Tesla delivered a record 936,172 vehicles in 2021, according to a company financial report, up from 499,550 vehicles in 2020 and 367,500 in 2019, when Tesla's manufacturing footprint only effectively included its... 
Regulating carbon emissions from the oil and gas industry would allow the United States to reach its climate goals faster, argues a recent opinion piece by an oil industry veteran published in The Hill. Over 80% of U.S. carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions come from burning oil and natural gas, and 1.4 billion tons of emissions come from the manufacture... 
Automotive supplier Magna is launching a complete electric powertrain package that can the company claims can boost range by up to 30%. Called EtelligentReach, the powertrain will debut on a "new entrant vehicle" in 2022, Magna said in a press release. It includes two electric motors, inverters, and gearboxes, but Magna indicated most efficiency... 
The Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car hasn't started production, but its Dutch maker is already planning a second, more-affordable model. In a keynote presentation earlier this month, Lightyear confirmed plans to launch a second EV, appropriately dubbed Lightyear Two, in late 2024 or early 2025. The Lightyear Two will have a smaller... 
The Volkswagen ID.4 will soon get Plug and Charge capability in the United States, and may get bidirectional charging as well. VW confirmed both features for the European market in a press release earlier this month. A Volkswagen of America spokesperson confirmed to Green Car Reports that Plug and Charge will be added with the first over-the-air... 
Hyundai Motor Group is winding down development of internal combustion engines, The Korea Economic Daily reported last week. The automaker closed its research and development center for combustion engines in Namyang, South Korea, according to the report, which cited industry sources familiar with the matter. "Now, it is inevitable to convert into... 
One of the biggest obstacles to mass EV adoption is that charging an electric car isn't as convenient as filling up with gasoline. And charging might not meet that level of convenience anytime soon. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI) released a policy roadmap earlier this month, but the group's suggestions don't fully address current... 
With its tidy proportions and low top speed, the Citroën Ami electric microcar seems most at home in urban areas. But the French automaker recently reimagined the Ami for a more rugged environment. The Citroën My Ami Buggy concept dons off-road costume jewelry to show how the Ami might be used as a vacation plaything. The concept gets... 
Audi recently unveiled a new way to add urban charging options, based around modular "hubs" that include charging stations and airport-like lounges. Such hubs could provide an option for drivers who can't charge at home, and could handle anticipated future demand for charging in urban areas, Audi said in a press release. The automaker said it... 
The Nio ET5 is the Chinese automaker's latest EV, and is shaping up to be a Tesla Model 3 rival in its home market. Unveiled at the automaker's Nio Day event last week, the ET5 is a hatchback measuring 185 inches in length, meaning it's about the same size as the Model 3, which is also assembled in China for local distribution. The ET5 is...