Feature: Wind-Powered Cars: Are They Possible?
Some automakers are exploring different forms of green energy—specifically, wind.
Some automakers are exploring different forms of green energy—specifically, wind.
Speculation about a spin-off of the electric vehicle-battery portion of General Motors into a separate company was muted by three actions this week that not only boosted the EV side of GM’s business, but bolstered the company’s overall standing.
Competition has always been a hallmark of the auto industry, but the move to embrace electric drive technology has driven even the most competitive companies to seek out partners to share costs and help speed new products to market.
Toyota has developed strong links with two partners—Hino, a medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacture that is a part of the Toyota automotive orbit; and BYD, the leading Chinese battery-car maker.
The 2019 Toyota Mirai uses a fuel cell with a battery. You can view on a screen where the energy comes from and where it’s going as it switches back and forth between them.
Manufacturers showcased more than a dozen electrified cars, SUVs and crossovers at the 2019 LA Auto Show, demonstrating the importance of auto companies getting into this area of vehicle propulsion and the breadth of expanded plug-in offerings.
The auto industry could be perfectly suited to carry electric motorcycle technology to the next stage.
By model year 2025, all Toyota vehicles will have an electric option. This includes all current non-electrified models.
The 2020 Hyundai Nexo FCEV is ready to go toe-to-toe with traditionally powered competitors as well as battery electric competitors. It’s main attraction is its unique powertrain and the unique platform Hyundai is using.
The 2019 Hyundai Nexo absolutely hits the mark in styling. It looks like a nice crossover, while the Honda and Toyota models are both oddly rendered sedans.