GM’s view of hydrogen fuel cells: great for military use

General Motors’ Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure (SURUS)General Motors thinks there's a future for hydrogen fuel cells, but it's not in your driveway. Unless you're a member of the armed forces and your driveway is, say, Fort Bliss. The Detroit automaker is and the U.S. Army are collaborating on a modular experimental light- and medium-duty fuel-cell truck platform with a name so military that it could...

How I rode 4,000 miles on an electric motorcycle for $10

Double charging a Zero electric motorcycleEach summer I ride my electric motorcycle over 4,000 miles to show how easy it is. Except it wasn’t actually easy—until this year. What I mean by that is that it wasn’t easy and practical until this year. MORE: The 2017 Zero Electric Motorcycles lineup Of course it was easy in 2013 to ride 4,500 miles in 44 days, only going about...

2010 Lexus HS 250h sedans recalled for potential hybrid-system failure

2010 Lexus HS 250hSome owners of the 2010 Lexus HS 250h will find an unfortunate notice in their mailboxes next month. Lexus has issued a recall of the hybrid car over the hybrid system, which can potentially fail altogether. If an affected HS 250h's hybrid system does go kaput, the luxury brand says power steering and brake assist functions will work normally, but...

Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for October 2017

2018 Kia Optima HybridAnother month, another round of deals for hybrid, electric, and fuel-efficient cars. This month, many cars hold their spots as solid deals, but the offers have become slightly more generous for a few. The deals on diesel-powered vehicles have also been shaken up. So, without further ado, the best deals for the month of October are below. DON'T...

Electrified cars start down the pay-per-month road

2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum EditionA few taps at a smartphone will soon cue up white-gloved same-day delivery of a shiny, new Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid—if you happen to be in Atlanta. The Netflix of cars is finally here, although it's a bit more than than $11 you'll pay to binge watch "Entourage." MORE: 2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid: review of plug-in hybrid SUV Starting...

Oil-rich Dubai adds a fleet of Uber Tesla electric cars

2017 Tesla Model XDubai, the second largest sheikdom in the United Arab Emirates, rose to riches thanks to abundant oil. With some of the lowest fuel prices in the world, SUVs and inefficient vehicles roam the flashy Emirati city en masse. However, ride-sharing service Uber is now bucking tradition by letting users select a zero-emission option with a fleet of...

2017 Toyota Prius Prime real-world gas mileage, electric range review

2017 Toyota Prius Prime, Dallas, TexasThe 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is an automotive enigma. It proudly flaunts its eco-friendly credentials, yet its factory-rated 25 miles of electric range simply pales in comparison to the 53 miles advertised by the Chevrolet Volt. I hopped into a Titanium Glow (think beige) 2017 Prius Prime for a three-day visit to Dallas for the State Fair of Texas...

Old Nissan Leaf vs new Chevrolet Bolt EV: owners weigh in

2015 Nissan Leaf, Denver, Colorado, Mar 2016  [photo: owner Andrew Ganz]Sometimes, the best information comes straight from the horseless carriage-owner’s mouth. If you want to learn just how good or bad an electric vehicle is, it makes sense to ask people who live with and drive them every day. READ THIS: 2018 Nissan Leaf squares off against 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV In the case of the first-gen Nissan Leaf and...