Test Drive The Subaru Solterra battery-electric CUV, while somewhat underwhelming, has a couple advantages that could help it outsell its fraternal twin the Toyota bZ4X.
The eBeam Axle is designed to be packaged into existing solid-axle vehicle platforms, meaning automakers can transform their current internal-combustion-powered trucks into battery-electric vehicles with minimal effort.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers The goal of the public-private zero-emissions-vehicles initiative is to “decarbonize” economic activities in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and demonstrate the capability of the French hydrogen sector.
Jim Morrison, Jeep brand chief for North America, says owners of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid “are our best advocates for the technology.” An all-electric version is due out in 2023.
Stellantis’ wind tunnel in Auburn Hills, MI, is being scaled up with the addition of moving-ground-plane technology, simulating on-road travel and providing improved aerodynamics measurement of vehicles, to extend BEV range and performance.