More Electric Vehicles
Toyota's working on EVs that mimic gear shifting and go vroom
For all the gearheads out there who want their cars to pretend to stall.
By Alex Perry
![Toyota logo on building](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07qRRJAcsMUPOxqfJT8MtVw/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1686924045.jpg)
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The world's first commercially available fully electric smart tractor
You can finally farm with a zero emissions vehicle.
![EV Tractor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/0485mcayRlxaIAdmzzX9zPP/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1686669468.png)
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Finally, there's an all-electric Cadillac Escalade on the way
The luxury SUV of your dreams is back in electric form.
By Alex Perry
![Escalade IQ logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00cyRPDPDf1D0gugm98mYeC/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1684767940.jpg)
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Swift battery swapping station can charge EVs in 5 minutes
Letting go of battery ownership may be the price you'll have to pay.
![Bird's eye view of a green EV with an electricity sign on its roof. Caption reads: Charging Speed](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01VMk8TEIXl15WfgAuDb0g1/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1684505310.jpg)
![Bird's eye view of a green EV with an electricity sign on its roof. Caption reads: Charging Speed](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01VMk8TEIXl15WfgAuDb0g1/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1684505310.jpg)
This EV tax credit loophole lets more people benefit. Here’s how.
If the driver isn't the owner, it still counts for some reason!
By Mike Pearl
![a Kia Niro EV at an auto show](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00Dx0RrbrG30kilNd8Hgn5z/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1684258828.jpg)
![a Kia Niro EV at an auto show](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00Dx0RrbrG30kilNd8Hgn5z/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1684258828.jpg)
General Motors is discontinuing the Chevy Bolt, its most popular electric car
The Chevy Bolt is the best-selling EV in the U.S. behind Teslas.
By Amanda Yeo
![The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, parked on a beach as the sun sets.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06kNpJvRMT30dh6vLk5DHwp/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1682572290.jpg)
![The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, parked on a beach as the sun sets.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06kNpJvRMT30dh6vLk5DHwp/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1682572290.jpg)
Peugeot’s “Inception” concept car introduces electronic steering — Future Blink
Will Peugeot set the trend?
![Concept Car](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/0612ece4UoiFKW1yTxF2Bkm/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1682444141.png)
![Concept Car](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/0612ece4UoiFKW1yTxF2Bkm/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1682444141.png)
Biden's new emissions rules are meant to put you in an EV
Reduce tailpipe emissions by reducing the number of tailpipes.
![A row of electric vehicles plugged in at a charging station](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00nVoI0G8hqaTzjy7Sl1YZS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1681323130.jpg)
![A row of electric vehicles plugged in at a charging station](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00nVoI0G8hqaTzjy7Sl1YZS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1681323130.jpg)
Tesla faces potential class action lawsuit for alleged breach of privacy
Private car footage was used for "tasteless and tortious entertainment," customer says.
![A white Tesla Model Y is parked in the glowing archway of a Tesla inspection bay. Employees work behind the vehicle.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02COKX8gpaH9UJqX2pfm5IN/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1680967902.jpg)
![A white Tesla Model Y is parked in the glowing archway of a Tesla inspection bay. Employees work behind the vehicle.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02COKX8gpaH9UJqX2pfm5IN/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1680967902.jpg)
EV, HEV or PHEV: What's what in electric vehicles?
Not ready for the full EV experience but still want to reduce the carbon footprint? How about an HEV or PHEV? We look at the differences.
By Emily Dreibelbis
![EV charging station](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/007VgodmSMPQdNakUT4GpJ1/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1678117870.jpg)
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All-electric ‘flying’ boat aims for sustainability on the water
The C-8's hydrofoil system keeps energy consumption low by reducing water friction.
![Still of the electic boat 'flying' over the water at sunset. Caption reads: "Boat flight."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/07yL44WNZg5SnbDkMuBdSCg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1678365423.jpg)
![Still of the electic boat 'flying' over the water at sunset. Caption reads: "Boat flight."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/07yL44WNZg5SnbDkMuBdSCg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1678365423.jpg)
Tesla Investor Day: Here's Elon Musk's latest 'master plan'
Musk shared his vision to move the world to sustainable energy, but didn't offer much more.
By Matt Binder
![Tesla Investor Day, Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/007t1aA6cVfFqrr8TQbKMRw/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1677713636.png)
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Driving an EV in 2023 is both great and terrible. Here's why.
This year is an inflection point for electric cars. Here are the good and the bad points to consider when buying one right now.
By Chris Taylor
![A cartoon EV plugged in, surrounded by greenery](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04Qjz0K108DXIFB9zovvPcc/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1676424682.png)
![A cartoon EV plugged in, surrounded by greenery](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04Qjz0K108DXIFB9zovvPcc/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1676424682.png)
Lucid Air Touring review: Experiencing a luxury EV in daily life
The award-winning, Tesla-beating EV now offers a somewhat cheaper version. But how does it feel to the average driver – and how does it handle winter storms?
By Chris Taylor
![The Lucid Air Touring from above.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06JZ7H0YmiqA4P5vqRpqPfu/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1675414744.jpg)
![The Lucid Air Touring from above.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06JZ7H0YmiqA4P5vqRpqPfu/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1675414744.jpg)
The Lucid Air Touring EV reviewed by regular drivers
Driving around in the Lucid Air Touring for 10 days changes your behavior on the road and off it. Here's how.
By Chris Taylor
![The Lucid Air Touring at sunset, San Francisco's Golden Gate in the distance.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06fCT8sUNfoV9HC6GrYlhlK/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1676022123.jpg)
![The Lucid Air Touring at sunset, San Francisco's Golden Gate in the distance.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06fCT8sUNfoV9HC6GrYlhlK/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1676022123.jpg)
The Lucid Air Touring test: How a luxury EV handles in snow
We drove the latest luxury EV over California's treacherous Donner Pass in winter. The car was more worried about ... a driveway?
By Chris Taylor
![The Lucid Air Touring in snow](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/041mxik9S4wtzvSBEbKH3TE/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1676020794.jpg)
![The Lucid Air Touring in snow](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/041mxik9S4wtzvSBEbKH3TE/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1676020794.jpg)
Tesla warns Full Self-Driving can cause crashes, recalls 362,758 vehicles
Basically every Tesla with Full Self-Driving is affected.
By Matt Binder
![Tesla recall](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05UjID44pfaRgBUzPB60EPf/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1676579918.jpg)
![Tesla recall](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05UjID44pfaRgBUzPB60EPf/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1676579918.jpg)
The Lucid Air Touring test: How I sapped the electric vehicle's 425-mile range
We drove the latest luxury EV up to the snows of California's Sierra Nevada mountains — then had to suddenly hunt for a charger.
By Chris Taylor
![The Lucid Air next to the San Francisco Bay](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0454VnxS7gPoJP4FAU5Ba3m/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1675764431.jpg)
![The Lucid Air next to the San Francisco Bay](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0454VnxS7gPoJP4FAU5Ba3m/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1675764431.jpg)
The Lucid Air Touring test: 10 days in the latest luxury EV
A skeptical driver meets the hottest thing in electric cars.
By Chris Taylor
![The Lucid Air Touring from the front.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03e4EZZV2aOtpbmRUOt6PFY/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1675762380.jpg)
![The Lucid Air Touring from the front.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03e4EZZV2aOtpbmRUOt6PFY/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1675762380.jpg)
Save 28% on an e-bike that lets you ride at up to 30 mph
It even charges your phone while you ride.
![amalfi electric bike standing in grass](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06P1n7cOb0QWpZ8KXe7zabE/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1673975919.png)
![amalfi electric bike standing in grass](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06P1n7cOb0QWpZ8KXe7zabE/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1673975919.png)
CES 2023: A Dodge Ram EV finally exists
The Ram 1500 Revolution is not (quite) your granddad's pickup truck.
By Mike Pearl
![An electric pickup truck seen from the side](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04wcrWVG30En6v6JYEA8r5f/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1673047109.jpg)
![An electric pickup truck seen from the side](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04wcrWVG30En6v6JYEA8r5f/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1673047109.jpg)
Sony announces its EV car ‘Afeela’ at CES
Move over, Tesla: Sony is teaming with Honda to enter the electric car market.
By Matt Binder
![Sony and Honda Afeela](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/079kUm8HRtTPrJ5Q2Q6bpjE/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1672884953.jpg)
![Sony and Honda Afeela](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/079kUm8HRtTPrJ5Q2Q6bpjE/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1672884953.jpg)
Volkswagen's latest EV is covered in... QR codes?
The codes allegedly “provide an interface between the physical and digital worlds.”
![light up ev](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/00Wl378SmnFJlDFmCxqV68v/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1672858542.png)
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CES 2023: Volkswagen is making a light-up EV with QR codes on it
Electric cars keep getting weirder.
By Alex Perry
![Volkswagen iD.7 on a cliff](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04Vz6ldPzYeY6yFqQLXrEDf/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1672783809.jpg)
![Volkswagen iD.7 on a cliff](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04Vz6ldPzYeY6yFqQLXrEDf/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1672783809.jpg)