Renault’s hot hatch for Europe costs less than any US-market EV

2025 Renault 5 E-TechThe cult-classic Renault 5 hatchback has returned as an EV—at a lower price than any electric car currently available in the U.S. Unveiled at the 2024 Geneva auto show, the new Renault 5 E-Tech combines retro styling and affordability. The design is fairly close to the 2021 concept version, and Renault claims a projected base price of 25,000...

Fiat’s stylish compact EV concepts include a pickup and camper

Fiat Panda Pick-Up conceptFiat this week debuted five concept cars at the 2024 Geneva auto show, previewing a new EV model line alongside the updated 500e that's scheduled to reach U.S. showrooms later this year. The concepts, all based on one of the Stellantis STLA platforms due to be shared by the automaker's many brands, include a pickup truck and camper van, as well as...

2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV: 29 miles on a charge, few places to fuel up

2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEVHonda on Tuesday revealed a new electrified version of its 2025 Honda CR-V that can go 29 miles, powered only by a battery pack. Then, another source can kick on, providing power for longer trips. While the formula might sound familiar, what’s different, in the case of what’s set to be badged the CR-V e:FCEV, is that the longer-range...

Could liquid hydrogen make fuel-cell trucks more viable vs. EVs?

Daimler sLH2 liquid hydrogen fueling stationGaseous hydrogen is the default for fuel-cell vehicles, but Daimler Truck is experimenting with liquid hydrogen for large commercial vehicles—and it's a technology that has the potential to cross over to passenger vehicles, eventually. The truck maker has partnered with Linde Engineering to set up a public liquid hydrogen station in...

Ineos reveals Fusilier electric SUV, emphasizes range-extender option

Ineos FusilierIneos Automotive on Friday announced an electric SUV, with an optional range-extended powertrain. Called the Fusilier, the new model shares the overall look of the internal-combustion Ineos Grenadier SUV currently in production, but is slightly shorter in length and lower, according to an Ineos press release. It will use a dedicated skateboard...

Is it fair that EV chargers are allowed where gas stations aren’t?

Jack Colker Union 96 gas station in Beverly Hills, via oobject.comAs EV charging infrastructure expands, lawmakers in the Kentucky legislature have introduced a bill to "protect" gas stations, local television station WKYT reports. House Bill 581 seeks to prevent zoning authorities from treating EV charging differently from gasoline dispensing. That means any location considered suitable for EV charging would...