Lightyear, the Dutch solar EV maker that was declared insolvent at the beginning of the year, is getting back to work developing the mass-market Lightyear 2 model after successfully going through a restructuring process. The Netherlands-based company is better known for the radical, $250,000 Lightyear 0 solar car that briefly made it into production for […]

CARLSBAD, Calif. — When it arrives in U.S. dealerships in June, the new 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid won’t be the cheapest new Toyota with a fuel-saving hybrid powertrain. But it will be No. 2 — and the least expensive one that’s not a sedan. Starting at $29,305 including shipping, the 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid adds a second and more economical powertrain to the compact SUV that debuted last year. Dropping Toyota’s well-proven and fuel-efficient hybrid system into the Corolla Cross boosts fuel efficiency to an estimated 42 mpg combined, against the 30 mpg combined of the standard AWD model. All hybrid versions of

Nissan reports that its sales in the United States, during the first quarter of 2023 amounted to 220,061 vehicles, which is 15.9 percent more than a year ago. As in the case of many other brands, the volume was still lower than two years ago (266,482). In the case of all-electric car sales, Nissan sold

After a period of relative quiet, new signs are emerging that Illinois is on the hunt for one or more new electric vehicle production plants — and that the state may be making some progress. The renewed chatter stems fromreports today that Stellantis wants to begin making an electric version of its popular Ram pickup truck

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is on track to propose the toughest-ever U.S. curbs on car pollution, while stopping short of an electric-vehicle mandate or ban on gas-powered models. The proposed standards on cars and light trucks, set to be announced Wednesday in Detroit, are expected to govern tailpipe emissions of carbon dioxide, smog-forming nitrogen

Tesla’s Master Plan Part 3 white paper published on April 5 offers interesting clues regarding the automaker’s future lineup.  On page 22 of the document there’s a table that shows what type of battery and what pack capacities Tesla would allocate to its current and future models. The latter category includes a vehicle in the compact

The European passenger car market rebounded a little bit in February, exceeding 900,000 new registrations (up 12 percent year-over-year). According to EV Volumes data, shared by Jose Pontes, in February some 182,000 new plug-in electric cars were registered in Europe, which is 14 percent more than a year ago. Considering the current situation in Europe,

Tesla recently published its Master Plan Part 3, and it’s packed with details. However, the information that appears to be getting the most attention on social media pertains to the Cybertruck, which is listed with a battery pack that’s only 100 kWh. Does Tesla have some secrets about the Cybertruck‘s efficiency, is the battery pack

The Illinois state Senate last week unanimously approved a bill to codify vehicle home delivery and e-commerce sales procedures, such as collecting electronic signatures, a step forward in attempts by some such as Carvana Co. to update state law. Senate Bill 1896 passed 57-0 and moved into the Illinois state House, where it is sponsored