Electric VN5 adds an air of elegance to the light commercial van

The London Electrical Vehicle Company’s (LEVC’s) taxi cabs have been doing their part to reduce emissions in the English capital since hitting the road back in 2018, and now the firm is tackling another source of tailpipe pollution by entering the mark… Continue reading Electric VN5 adds an air of elegance to the light commercial van

Lamborghini Sián shrink-rayed down to Lego Technic size

Lego cars have moved light years ahead of the barely rollable box-mobiles we used to cobble together as kids – those misfits with a plank for a seat, only one tire and a steering wheel borrowed from the naval ship kit. Nowadays we’re talking 1:1 drivab… Continue reading Lamborghini Sián shrink-rayed down to Lego Technic size

Venice hybrid water taxi melds modern technology with classic design

Looking for a cleaner, more sustainable path forward, Venice nautical design firm Nuvolari Lenard launches the Thunder water taxi. The 14-seater stays true to the classic wood style of Venice’s luxury water limousines while incorporating a new diesel-e… Continue reading Venice hybrid water taxi melds modern technology with classic design

McLaren validates the Speedtail hypercar’s 250-mph VMAX, repeatedly

McLaren has spilled the beans on the hybrid powertrain at the heart of its outrageous Speedtail three-seat hypercar. It’ll get the job done with a 4-liter twin turbo combustion engine and a Formula E-derived electric motor combining for 1,055 horsepowe… Continue reading McLaren validates the Speedtail hypercar’s 250-mph VMAX, repeatedly

Toyota turns the Yaris into a mini-SUV crossover hybrid with AWD

The world, it seems, needs more compact crossovers. Toyota has deemed it so, and taken its hugely popular Yaris out bush to learn to look after itself. Jacked-up, lengthened and fitted with an AWD hybrid powertrain, it’ll make its debut in 2021.Continu… Continue reading Toyota turns the Yaris into a mini-SUV crossover hybrid with AWD

How do the 2020 Ram 1500’s efficiency options stack up?

Over the past decade, auto manufacturers have improved the handling and fuel efficiency of their pickup truck offerings. The Ram 1500 is one of the major players in this segment and we drove the 2020 model in both of its higher-efficiency powertrain op… Continue reading How do the 2020 Ram 1500’s efficiency options stack up?

Cassio 1 aircraft successfully test-flies its hybrid drive system

As is the case with electric cars, battery range is still very much an issue with pure-electric aircraft. Hybrid propeller-drive systems are perhaps a better way to go – for now – and a new one was recently the subject of a successful test flight.Conti… Continue reading Cassio 1 aircraft successfully test-flies its hybrid drive system

Czinger’s hybrid tandem 21C boasts the world’s most power-dense engine

Kevin Czinger has finally launched his dream hypercar at a private event in London, after Covid-19 fears rightfully shut down this year’s Geneva Auto Show, along with pretty much everything else that represents business as usual.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Czinger’s hybrid tandem 21C boasts the world’s most power-dense engine