News: Shock & Awe from Tesla
Tesla once again defied naysayers by hitting its projected sales numbers in a year where the company grew by 50 percent compared to 2018. The company hit several milestones, some good, some bad.
Interview: Batteries Are the Problem/Battery Management Is the Solution
Batteries are where the discussion starts—and often ends–whenever the future of electric cars is the subject.
News: Wards Names 2020’s 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems
The 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines list, which was honed down from 26 nominees, includes four electrified powertrains, including Hyundai’s 150-kilowatt electric drive for the Kona EV and the Honda Accord Hybrid’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine.
Personal: Looking Forward to an Electric Decade
What began in 2019 and promises to accelerate in 2020 is company for Tesla’s current and future vehicles.
Road Test: 2019 Subaru Forester
Subaru models have edged upwards in price and features in recent years, but this year’s top-of-the-line 2019 Forester Touring is a statement of that aspiration.
Flash Drive: 2020 Jeep Gladiator 4X4
You are not going to find a tougher truck than the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. It only comes as a 4×4 and that’s what it’s designed for, so be prepared for a higher ride height and slightly rougher on-road ride than some of the competition.
News: Nio Shows Chinese Crossover in Silicon Valley
Nio howcased its ES8 model, an all-electric seven-passenger SUV at this fall’s Infineon OktoberTech conference in Mountain View, Calif.
Opinion: Tesla Cybertruck Revisited
The light show rollout and hype-filled introduction of the Tesla Cybertruck has disrupted the marketplace and undoubtedly shifted marketing plans for a variety of companies.
Personal: My Chevy Volt—10,000 Miles=50 Gallons
Beyond the incredible fuel economy, 10 grand of miles has reinforced my long-held opinion about the Chevrolet Volt, one established when I first drove a Gen. 1 Volt when they were launched. While not a sports car, the low center of gravity created by the floor-mounted battery pack, coupled with the torque from its twin electric motors, turn the Volt into a sporty hatch.
News: Hyundai Launches MoceanLab Mobility Venture
Hyundai Motor Group launched MoceanLab, an arm of the automaker that will provide mobility services in Los Angeles. First up will be a pilot carshare service, Mocean Carshare, followed by autonomous ridesharing, shuttling, multimodal transportation and personal mobility.