Electric Cars

Marketing would tell us that each startup automaker is going to launch an excellent vehicle from the first try. In reality, that rarely happens, either due to the lack of resources, talent or just a streak of bad luck. History books are filled with expected game changers that ended up in the trash bin. Rivian R1T is not part of that history. In fact, it managed to build one of the most ...

The electric pickup market is on fire. In the ever-increasing push towards sustainable mobility, big automakers are rolling out electric utility vehicles. Ford is stepping into this new market with the likes of the Rivian RT1, which has taken the world by surprise.  Ford’s attempt at an electric pickup comes as an extension of its bestselling F-150 line, along with the resurrected ...

When the first modern hybrid cars hit the market, there was a lot of resistance from the public, with very little early adopters willing to risk their cash on the new technology. Issues such as range anxiety, poor performance and the lack of a charging infrastructure kept buyers at bay in the early 2000s. Then, as Tesla came along, bringing both a proper electric vehicle as well as a ...

The 2022 GMC Hummer EV. It sounds strange saying it. After all, who would’ve even remotely thought about associating the infamous Hummer gas guzzler with the idea of eco-friendly electric powertrains? And yet, GMC took the bold risky step towards electrifying one of its famous humongous SUVs. It is still big; it takes on off-road challenges and it is mighty expensive. Let’s have a look at ...

The short answer is no but the long answer is… it depends. Electric cars are neither better nor worse than ICE cars, but they are different. It’s not a night and day difference mind you, but there are some key areas in which EVs differ from combustion-engined cars, for better or worse. Speed Let’s just get one thing out of the way first: EVs are ridiculously fast. From a dig (a standstill), ...

Four wheels touching the ground, one to change direction, a power unit and a chassis to keep it all together. That’s how you’d describe the earliest car in history. However, as the first cars were finding their way to the public, the race for the fastest and the most powerful vehicle was already underway. As time has passed and cars have become faster, combustion powered cars have ...

What do you get from mixing falcon-wing doors, giant panoramic screen, unexpected amounts of power and a crazy amount of party tricks and Easter eggs? The Tesla Model X – an all-electric SUV that aims to fulfill your transportation (and enjoyment) needs while making the world a more habitable, less-polluted place.  So, how well does it perform? Let’s have a detailed look at what the Tesla ...