Toyota announces new bZ4X all-electric vehicle on Beyond Zero platform

Toyota has developed a new platform for battery electric vehicles, that it’s calling Beyond Zero. Vehicles using this modular BEV platform can be sized as needed to fit various needs. The first of those vehicles will be the bZ4X, a small SUV to launch … Continue reading Toyota announces new bZ4X all-electric vehicle on Beyond Zero platform

Akridata Edge Data Platform accelerates access to relevant AI data

Akridata launched Akridata Edge Data Platform, which creates and manages smart data pipelines and AI workflows spanning Edge-Core-Cloud resources. The Akridata software solves the problems that emerge when streams of rich data from physically scattered… Continue reading Akridata Edge Data Platform accelerates access to relevant AI data

Toyota rolls through pedestrian zones on a three-wheeled e-scoot

As we discovered at CES 2016, gliding between press conferences on an expansive show site is much less tiring than walking. It’s a similar story when rushing between gates at airports or wandering around a giant shopping mall. Toyota seems to think so … Continue reading Toyota rolls through pedestrian zones on a three-wheeled e-scoot

All-new twin turbo-hybrid Toyota Tundra “born from invincibility”

Toyota has been dragging its feet when it comes to committing to pure-electric vehicles, but it’s long been a hybrid leader. So while the full-size pickup truck competition is starting to go electric, Toyota is biding its time with a stop at hybrid pow… Continue reading All-new twin turbo-hybrid Toyota Tundra “born from invincibility”

$325K TruckHouse Tacoma carbon camper explores Earth in all its glory

With visions of bringing back the rugged reliability of the Toyota Sunrader 4×4 campers of decades’ past, Nevada startup TruckHouse started off 2021 by announcing its plan to build the carbon fiber monocoque-based BCT all-terrain motorhome. At the time… Continue reading $325K TruckHouse Tacoma carbon camper explores Earth in all its glory

Tacoma camper rig brings Aussie-size off-grid capability to US outback

With 40 years of experience in overland RV electrical components, Redarc is a powerful brand name in Australia, relied upon by off-grid specialists like Patriot Camper and Terra Trek. It’s much newer to the US scene but has already impressed with its h… Continue reading Tacoma camper rig brings Aussie-size off-grid capability to US outback

Chicago 2021: Highlights from the first major US auto show in over a year

It’s been more than a year since a major US automotive show opened to the public. The Chicago Auto Show, running this once as a summertime show, held a press day and then opened to the public for the weekend. The show features several first-time-seen v… Continue reading Chicago 2021: Highlights from the first major US auto show in over a year

Review: 2021 Toyota Sienna – now a more efficient hybrid by default

After a decade of solid sales, the “Swagger Wagon” has finally been redesigned into something a little more modern. The new 2021 Sienna is a hybrid by default, with the V6 powering the previous generation being replaced by a gasoline-electric powertrai… Continue reading Review: 2021 Toyota Sienna – now a more efficient hybrid by default