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The automotive industry is constantly evolving. It needs ideas from young designers and engineers to deliver new and interesting products. Concepts can sometimes provide a peek at the cars we could be driving one day, and students can create some fascinating designs that truly feel like something out of the future—and one did just that with his edgy Hyundai concept. It’s called the Obsidian, and it looks like something out of the retro-inspired sci-fi future promised in the 1980s. Its wedge-shaped face feels like a natural evolution of the Ioniq 5 a decade or two from now, integrating the brand’s…
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the EV/Solar killing bill moving forward, Elon lying about Tesla’s demand, cheaper EVs coming, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio…
Did you know that a square four engine used to be a thing? In fact, early designs date back nearly 100 years to a man named Edward Turner. He was a motorcycle designer in the UK who penned up a compact engine that essentially fused two small twin cylinders into a single four-pot. He sold the design to a company called Aerial Motors, and thus the Aerial Square Four was born. One doesn’t simply stick a couple of inline twins together for a four-banger. As this video from the YouTube channel Driving 4 Answers demonstrates, this engine is truly a…
Anyone who knows the phrase “badge engineering” knows that General Motors is one of the biggest offenders. Throughout history, the company has offered vehicles that are mechanically identical but sold under two, three or even four brands. In the electric era, the company is trying to further differentiate its products, as Alex Dykes explains in the latest EV Buyers Guide video. In it, he breaks down the core differences between the Chevy Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq. Both are all-electric “Ultium” vehicles built on the same platform, with similar software suites. But there are some major differences between these closely…
The BYD e7 is a midsize sedan that is expected to target primarily the shared mobility market. The BYD e7 is not part of the Dynasty or Ocean series, but is displayed on a website aimed at corporate customers. (BYD e7. Image credit: BYD) BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) today officially launched its new all-electric sedan e7, which is expected to be one of the car-buying options for the shared mobility market. The BYD e7 is available in three variants with starting prices of RMB 103,800 ($14,400), RMB 109,800 and RMB 115,800 respectively. The company is offering a limited-time RMB…
Geely completed the trial production of the first EX5 at its plant in Puwakarta, Indonesia. The plant will officially start mass production in the fourth quarter and is expected to reach an annual capacity of 20,000 units. (Image credit: Geely) Geely Auto has completed the trial production of its first EX5 at its plant in Puwakarta, Indonesia, marking a milestone in its EV internationalization strategy. The Chinese auto giant shared the development in an announcement yesterday, saying that it will provide Indonesian consumers with intelligent mobility solutions that will contribute to sustainable development in the region. The EX5 is the…
Tesla dropped from No. 3 in March to No. 8 in April in the Chinese NEV market, as its local deliveries slipped. In the January-April period, BYD’s share of China’s NEV market was 29.0 percent, and Tesla’s was 4.9 percent. BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) maintained its position as China’s largest new energy-vehicle (NEV) maker in April, while Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) slipped in the rankings. BYD had retail sales of 268,778 NEVs in April, up 5.8 percent from 254,131 in the same month last year, according to rankings released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The company continued…
Assembly workers at Tesla’s Austin factory were reportedly told to stay home or clean the factory floors for a week. Production of the Model Y crossover and Cybertruck pickup will be affected by this move. Tesla’s demand issues seem to have taken a turn for the worse, with its most successful product being the latest victim. Some assembly workers responsible for building the Model Y crossover–the brand’s best-selling model–were told to stay home for the week of Memorial Day, according to several employees quoted by Business Insider. The move impacts Tesla’s factory in Austin, Texas. Additionally, Cybertruck line workers were…
[UPDATE] Toyota Europe gives us a glimpse of the interior with new teaser images. Replacing a hugely successful product is never easy. Toyota sold 475,193 RAV4s in the United States last year, securing the top spot well ahead of the Camry and Corolla sedans. Despite its age, the compact crossover saw a 9.3 percent increase in sales compared to the year prior. It was the best-selling SUV in America for the eighth consecutive year, so Toyota has to tread carefully when introducing a successor. Although Toyota doesn’t explicitly say this is the next-generation RAV4, teaser images appear to match a…
Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing in May, 2025! As I was putting this list together, I realized there were plenty of ways for me to present this information. “Best EVs ..?” Too opinion based. “Cheapest EVs ..?” Too much research. “Best deal ..?” Too opinion based. In the…