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New tech could permit even more EV packaging freedom—and maneuverability, of course.

The Emily GT prototype looks like a Saab descendant and shows off in-wheel motor performance, but it's unlikely to ever be made.

In a preview of an active suspension on the way to its EVs and other models, the U9 electric sports car danced, drove on three wheels, and jumped in the air.

Aptera is planning on factory integration of a driver-assistance system based on open-source code.

Robotic charging is seen as a necessity not just for self-driving vehicles, but to make EVs workable for those with mobility issues.

Despite strengthened requirements, the IIHS named seven plug-in models to its Top Safety Pick honor roll.

The EV maker has sound engineers record birds in Yellowstone National Park; it then isolated one part, sped it up, and increased the pitch.

Certainly not. Toyota recently re-upped its argument that lithium will be in short supply and CO2 reductions will go farther with hybrids, fuel cells, and PHEVs.

All Tesla models now have heat pumps—a complete turnaround versus a few years ago when it considered the tech unnecessary.

Based on recent announcements from Airbus, hydrogen fuel-cell tech might start replacing jet engines well before the internal-combustion engine gone in cars. 

With e-corner, the Ioniq 5 can crab sideways like a GMC Hummer EV, or turn in place much like the "tank turn" maneuver exhibited by Rivian and Mercedes-Benz EQG prototypes.

The award applies to 2022 and 2023 R1T models, but it doesn't extend to the related R1S SUV.

Hyundai said development of the 670-hp fuel cell powertrain in the N Vision 74 has continued over seven years; it can be refueled in five minutes.

Honda is aiming to put its first solid-state cells into cars later this decade, but which solution will let it strike out on its own?

Cadillac promises no two Celestiq cars will be identical, thanks to customization and concierge service.

Bottom line: Lucid claims that its drive units are light, compact, efficient, power-dense, and can be scaled up. And it took going back to the core physics to get there.

Avenger, Wagoneer S, and Recon are among the EVs on the way by the end of 2025, plus a full portfolio of 4xe plug-in hybrids.

Under the skin, the Prologue will be based on GM's Ultium electric vehicle platform, but it was designed by a California-led Honda team.

As Cadillac continues its evolution to an all-electric brand, and Celestiq sets the tone at the top of the lineup—although a due date hasn't yet been set.

The robot finds the car, plugs in, and then returns to a staging area to be recharged from the grid, a solar array, or energy storage batteries