The new CARB rules regarding PHEVs don’t kick in until model year 2026, but they require a 50 mile electric range and a burley enough electric motor such that the gas engine stays off during “punch it” situations.

The $40K Chevy Silverado EV WT has entered the chat.

Yup. Even if we aren’t raising our kids in a bubble, we are driving them around in a bubble.

Windows too small. Belt line too high.

Inspired by the Chevy Camaro.

I’m not a fan of how it looks, but this is exactly what Toyota just did with the new gen Taco.

Background: We (family of 5 and a dog) live in a big city. To get around, we walk, bus, bike, and (gasp) drive. A BEV hatchback would be fine for most of our driving. The catch (and joy) is a half-dozen trips per year to an off-the-grid family cabin accessed 300 miles on pavement and ended with 10 miles of unmaintained…

My dad has a 2017 Chevy Colorado 4x4. I’m 6'6" and can barely get stuff out of the bed while reaching over the sizes. The Silverado (or any of its competitors)? Forget about it.

Automotive safety regs are occupant-fcoused. They ignore anyone outside the car. This matters less if you are outside the car in your own car, but matters a lot if you on foot or riding a bike.

Acura can set itself apart by increasing outward visibility for the driver. Thin the pillars. Lower the cowl. Lower the beltline. Because seeing out - including the road ahead - is a very good thing indeed.

The North American market is only getting the All-Terrain version of the brand new Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon. It will be equipped with the more powerful gasoline engine options and will not get a plug-in hybrid drivetrain option, at least for now.

When is the PHEV version of this coming?

When are they increasing the range of the 4xe? 

Hilarious that the Wrangler 392 has the alternative in the same showroom. The 4xe has substantially better real world fuel economy (if the owners plug it in) and nearly the same “punch it” ability.

Do you have a 120V outlet (new, grounded, etc.)? That’s what we use for our Kia Niro (B)EV. Works great.

The automaker’s management typically enjoys strong support from shareholders, which include some of its group companies and suppliers.

So much this. Hey Toyota, where is the plug-in hybrid version?

If there ever was a vehicle to make a plug-in hybrid, it is the Land Cruiser. Seriously Toyota, the RAV4 Prime is awesome. You just need to move the tech to your thirstiest vehicles.

The two-row CX-70 is coming to the U.S., also with an optional plug-in hybrid powertrain.

This looks awesome. Put a decent set of all-terrain (real ones) tires on it and it should handle most of our off-roading needs. We’ve been waiting for a Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4xe or similar from another company, but this looks to be the first large three-row SUV PHEV.