Tag: transportation
VW teases second-generation ID.3 EV with design and tech upgrades
Volkswagen’s electric car lineup is now mature enough that it’s introducing second-generation models — and it appears the company is taking some criticism to heart. VW has teased a redesign of the ID.3 that addresses complaints about the first version while upgrading the technology. The compact EV now sports a…
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Honda will start US production of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in 2024
Honda’s big electrification push will include US-oriented hydrogen fuel cell cars. The automaker has revealed that it will begin US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2024. The first model will be a plug-in hybrid based on the current-generation CR-V (pictured here). You’ll theoretically have pure electric driving for your…
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Honda’s ‘Sensing 360’ next-gen driver assist will arrive in the US by 2030
Honda’s Sensing level 2 driver assist system (AcuraWatch, if you bought upscale) will be growing more capable in the coming years, the automaker revealed on Wednesday. This decision comes as part of the company’s efforts to advance its Safety for Everyone tennant and create a “collision-free society.” These advancements are…
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Fisker starts production of its electric Ocean SUV
After years of buildup, Fisker has finally started building its ambitious electric Ocean SUV in Austria. The company pledged to start production by the end of 2022, so it has met that target with around six weeks to spare. If you didn’t lock in a pre-order for the EV swiftly,…
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Toyota’s 2023 Prius Prime plug-in hybrid gets extended range and a solar roof
Toyota impressed many onlookers this week with a sleeker redesign for the Prius. It turns out that the 2023 Prius Prime, the plug-in hybrid model, is also getting the new look as well as some other upgrades. For one thing, Toyota says that a larger lithium-ion battery will improve on…
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Toyota’s 2023 Prius is the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the lineup
Toyota has unveiled the latest Prius at an event on the eve of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, and it says the model is the most fuel-efficient entry in the lineup to date. The company designed the 2023 Prius, which will come in LE, XLE and Limited grades, with…
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