AMC x Heimplanet equals an inflatable all-electric pickup camper

Alpha Motor Corporation has yet to get close to fielding an actual product, but that hasn’t slowed the company in its push to introduce more and more future electric vehicle designs. It previewed its Wolf electric pickup truck earlier this year, and th… Continue reading AMC x Heimplanet equals an inflatable all-electric pickup camper

Gaussin’s skateboard for hydrogen trucks promises 500-mile range

Through trials and teasers from big names like Hyundai and Toyota, we are seeing how hydrogen could play a big role in moving towards sustainable trucking, and French outfit Gaussin has introduced a versatile skateboard platform it plans on riding into… Continue reading Gaussin’s skateboard for hydrogen trucks promises 500-mile range

2022 Ford Maverick debuts as truly compact, hybrid pickup

Ford has unveiled the 2022 Maverick pickup truck and has delivered on the promise of a truly compact truck with the fuel efficiency and pricing that consumers would expect in that category. It’s fully hybrid as standard, offering up to 40 mpg (5.9 l/10… Continue reading 2022 Ford Maverick debuts as truly compact, hybrid pickup

Rivian R1T ready to roam as America’s $72K electric adventure camper

The first wave of all-electric pickup trucks is nearing its official kickoff as Rivian plans to begin delivering R1T trucks next month. Before it does, it has made good on its promise of building the e-pickup into a 400-mile truck camper that explores … Continue reading Rivian R1T ready to roam as America’s $72K electric adventure camper

Modular camper pod makes F-150 or Cybertruck a 4-season adventure rig

Canadian-American company Loki is looking to disrupt your usually scheduled van life with what might be the most versatile, modular (and downright expensive) pickup camper to introduce itself to Mother Earth. The Basecamp adventure pod makes a stylish … Continue reading Modular camper pod makes F-150 or Cybertruck a 4-season adventure rig

TuSimple’s autonomous truck cuts 10 hours off 900-mile trek across the US

With ambitions to establish a network of autonomous trucking routes across the US, transport startup TuSimple is taking some steady and significant steps forward as it proves its technology through trials and expands into Europe. The latest test run fo… Continue reading TuSimple’s autonomous truck cuts 10 hours off 900-mile trek across the US

Smart anti-rollover coupling can jettison the trailer to save truckies

Big trucks tip over rather more often than you might expect. Whether because of high winds, driver error or the frequently baffling behavior of other road users, roughly 9,000 injuries and 400 American deaths per year are the direct result of rollover … Continue reading Smart anti-rollover coupling can jettison the trailer to save truckies

Lightning to strike when all-electric Ford F-150 debuts next week

We’ve known about the all-electric Ford F-150 for more than four years, but lately it was starting to look like the Chevy e-Silverado might just overshadow it. Not so fast, says Ford, confirming that the F-150 Lighting is coming, and coming soon. It wi… Continue reading Lightning to strike when all-electric Ford F-150 debuts next week

Rebel X truck canopy shifts seamlessly between work and RV adventure

Australian manufacturer XL has been building work truck bodies and canopies for 30 years. Some might consider that a good, solid career and time to think retirement, but XL considers it more a time to mix a little more play into its work. Its new Rebel… Continue reading Rebel X truck canopy shifts seamlessly between work and RV adventure