Francisco Motors, best known for its iconic jeepneys, is now at the center of a serious effort by the State of California to attract a major zero-emission vehicle manufacturing investment. Is the shift unfolding in the global electric vehicle landscape caused by the Iran-prompted oil crisis why Francisco Motors plans … [continued]
Sets Two Guinness Global Records A 22-day nationwide electric vehicle expedition led by Wil Dasovich has reinforced the viability of long-distance electric mobility in the Philippines, covering more than 3,500 kilometers across 102 cities and municipalities from the northern tip of Luzon to the southern reaches of Mindanao. The “Drive … [continued]
My friend Arthur is a great proponent of electric vehicles, running EV shows in Rockhampton, having a regional centre in Queensland, writing for a local newspaper, and speaking on the local radio. He has been sharing his experiences with Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) both on country roads, on highways, … [continued]
Newest member of the IONIQ lineup makes electric mobility more intuitive, comfortable and relevant for everyday European needs New “Aero Hatch” typology combines aerodynamic efficiency with generous interior space Simple and intuitive technology focused on everyday usability, with Pleos Connect infotainment system based on Android Automotive OS (AAOS) debuting in … [continued]
Things are getting strange in the New Zealand plug-in vehicle market as sales bounce back. In March 2026, plug-ins achieved 26% of all auto sales, doubling month on month. Also, the Toyota BZ4X just outsold the Tesla Model 3! But first, some history. It wasn’t that long ago that I … [continued]
By Alexia Melendez Martineau, Senior Policy Manager, Plug In America Thinking about buying an EV? Here’s one more reason to go electric. A new ranking of the world’s biggest automakers reveals that EVs aren’t just saving drivers money on gas and maintenance; they’re better products, built in a fundamentally different … [continued]
For the first time in the history of Turkey, the combined sales of electric and hybrid vehicles have surpassed traditional internal combustion engines, claiming over 51% of the market in the first quarter of the year. At the center of this seismic shift is Togg, the national mobility brand that … [continued]
A month after the Chicago Auto Show, much of the industry conversation stayed predictable. Hybrids, facelifts, incremental gains. Safe ground. Then Toyota slipped in something more revealing: the bZ Time Attack Concept. This is not a styling exercise or a preview of a future model. It is a stress test. … [continued]
I am about to board a flight to Guangzhou. I will get to see the latest in “Physical AI” from XPENG, including their ARIDGE flying car, IRON humanoid robot, VLA 2.0 intelligent driving system, and new EV models, like the GX. After a couple of days, I continue on to … [continued]
Speed is a distraction. The real battle in electric racing happens where no camera can follow — inside the algorithms, the thermal curves, and the split-second decisions that determine whether a championship is won or lost before the car even crosses the finish line. The ABB FIA Formula E World … [continued]
