A new complaint with the FTC alleges that Toyota is engaging in false and misleading marketing of its vehicles, leading to consumer confusion over how “electrified” they really are. Last month, we covered how Toyota’s greenwashing hasn’t really changed since its new CEO, Koji Sato, took over for Akio Toyoda. Now, Public Citizen, the organization… Continue reading FTC complaint filed against Toyota over its false electrification claims
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GM confirms it will begin Chevy Equinox EV production in early 2024
Chevy’s best-selling SUV is going electric next year. GM’s Mexico president, Francisco Garza, confirmed Chevy Equinox EV production will begin in the first quarter of 2024. GM to begin Equinox EV production in Q1 2024 GM will begin building the Chevy Equinox EV at its Ramos Arizpe facility in Mexico in Q1 2024, Garza said… Continue reading GM confirms it will begin Chevy Equinox EV production in early 2024
Tesla unveils Optimus Gen 2: its next generation humanoid robot
Tesla has unveiled “Optimus Gen 2”, a new generation of its humanoid robot that should be able to take over repetitive tasks from humans. Optimus, also known as Tesla Bot, has not been taken seriously by many outside of the more hardcore Tesla fans, and for good reason. When it was first announced, it seemed… Continue reading Tesla unveils Optimus Gen 2: its next generation humanoid robot
Honda pulls plug on all-electric E minicar in Europe after just 3 years – what went wrong?
Honda has confirmed it is nixing sales of its E minicar in Europe after steering well short of its already modest sales targets during its first three years on the market. Honda appears to have missed the mark on this initial entry into EVs but looks to learn from the experience as it looks toward… Continue reading Honda pulls plug on all-electric E minicar in Europe after just 3 years – what went wrong?
Toyota’s 100% electric Hilux pickup may be further away than expected
For those waiting on an all-electric Toyota Hilux pickup, you may have to wait a little longer. Toyota Europe’s light commercial vehicle sales head, Emmanuel Beaune, suggested that a 100% electric Hilux pickup was still just under investigation. Is Toyota finally launching an electric Hilux pickup? Although the Toyota Hilux is one of the top-selling… Continue reading Toyota’s 100% electric Hilux pickup may be further away than expected
Toyota thinks it’s a good idea to put a fake manual transmission in an EV
Love it or hate it, Toyota seems to be moving forward with its plan to add a manual transmission simulation to its electric cars, complete with engine revving noise and lots of jerky feels. A new patent application shows a system with up to 14 pseudo gears to enhance the zero-emissions driving experience and maybe… Continue reading Toyota thinks it’s a good idea to put a fake manual transmission in an EV
GM and Komatsu will add hydrogen fuel cells to an electric mining truck
GM and Komatsu will codevelop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s electric drive mining truck – here’s why that makes sense. General Motors and mining and construction equipment giant Komatsu will jointly design and validate the hydrogen fuel cell technology for the 930E electric drive mining truck. Executive director of GM’s Global HYDROTEC… Continue reading GM and Komatsu will add hydrogen fuel cells to an electric mining truck
Tesla announces its coming to Qatar
Tesla has announced that it is expanding its electric vehicle business to Qatar with the launch of its online configurator in the country. Since launching the Model 3 and Model Y, Tesla has expanded to the most important auto markets all around the world, but there are still a few countries where the automaker still… Continue reading Tesla announces its coming to Qatar
Tesla Cybertruck had to be rescued after falling off an off-road trail
A Tesla Cybertruck had to be rescued by other pickup trucks after falling off an off-road trail and getting stuck. Tesla is trying to market the Cybertruck as an off-road capable vehicle. In terms of specs, the automaker delivered with an extremely responsive all-wheel-drive system and a suspension offering 12 inches of travel and 17… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck had to be rescued after falling off an off-road trail
Tesla Cybertruck has a ‘wade mode’ that pressurizes battery to ‘drive through water’
Tesla Cybertruck has something called “Wade Mode” that the automaker claims “pressurizes the battery pack” to “drive through water”. it looks like Tesla is actually delivering, at least to some degree, on its promise that the pickup truck will drive through water. Elon Musk has made claims before about how Tesla vehicles could float and… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck has a ‘wade mode’ that pressurizes battery to ‘drive through water’