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Toyota's EV Manual Transmission Could Have Up To 14 Gears

Toyota's EV Manual Transmission Could Have Up To 14 Gears

Finally, the real-life Fast and Furious transmission we've all been waiting for.

By Peter Holderith Dec 6 2023

BMW iM3 Trademark Hints At High-Performance EV

BMW iM3 Trademark Hints At High-Performance EV

It's a significant sign pointing towards the electric future for BMW's M division.

By Christopher Smith Nov 29 2023

Lexus Trademarks New EV Concepts In Europe With LF-Z Nomenclature

Lexus Trademarks New EV Concepts In Europe With LF-Z Nomenclature

A Lexus EV is set to break cover at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 on October 25.

By Suvrat Kothari Oct 16 2023

Hyundai N74 Trademark Hints At Concept-Inspired Sports Car

Hyundai N74 Trademark Hints At Concept-Inspired Sports Car

The N Vision 74 Concept from 2022 had a hydrogen fuel cell that fed power to a pair of rear-mounted electric motors.

By Iulian Dnistran Sep 22 2023

Ford Files Trademark For F-200, Possibly For Upcoming EV Truck Codenamed T3

Ford Files Trademark For F-200, Possibly For Upcoming EV Truck Codenamed T3

Ford’s next-generation full-size electric pickup will be built at the BlueOval City facility in Tennessee.

By Iulian Dnistran Sep 5 2023

Ford Patents Adapter That Would Enable EV Charging Daisy Chain

Ford Patents Adapter That Would Enable EV Charging Daisy Chain

It’s similar to Rivian’s patent for pass-through charging, but doesn't require any vehicle modifications.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 23 2023

Rivian Patents Camp Kitchen Design For R1S SUV

Rivian Patents Camp Kitchen Design For R1S SUV

The filing mentions a retractable module and the images show a cooktop and several drawers.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 21 2023

Ford Patents In-Road Wireless Charging Tech For EVs

Ford Patents In-Road Wireless Charging Tech For EVs

The document proposes embedding coils in the road surface, which send power wirelessly to EVs while driving.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 17 2023

New Volkswagen GTI Trademark Hints At Inevitable Electric Performance Future

Grand Touring is staying, but Injection is going away.

By Adrian Padeanu Aug 1 2023

Toyota’s Next Move: Trademark Filed For Lexus TZ Three-Row Electric SUV

Toyota’s Next Move: Trademark Filed For Lexus TZ Three-Row Electric SUV

The Lexus TZ might be the electric alternative to the recently unveiled TX.

By Suvrat Kothari Jul 20 2023

Rivian’s Vision For EV Charging: A Vehicle-To-Vehicle Pass-Through System

Rivian’s Vision For EV Charging: A Vehicle-To-Vehicle Pass-Through System

Rivian’s pass-through charging system can turn EVs into extension cords.

By Suvrat Kothari Jul 17 2023

Ford Files Patent For Portable Charging Trailer With Integrated Motors

Ford Files Patent For Portable Charging Trailer With Integrated Motors

It has an integrated battery pack that can power the EV that’s towing it, as well as multiple plugs.

By Iulian Dnistran Jul 14 2023

Ford F-150 Lightning To Get "Flash" Performance Variant

Ford F-150 Lightning To Get "Flash" Performance Variant

Think of it as the electric equivalent of the F-150 Raptor.

By Ben O'Hare Jun 26 2023

Patent Reveals Tesla Cybertruck Tailgate Can Be Remotely Opened And Closed

Patent Reveals Tesla Cybertruck Tailgate Can Be Remotely Opened And Closed

The mechanism has a counterweight to reduce the effort provided by the actuator.

By Iulian Dnistran Jun 26 2023

Ford Files Patent For Roof-Mounted EV Backup Battery

Ford Files Patent For Roof-Mounted EV Backup Battery

Could this be the solution for zero-emissions off-roading where access to chargers is limited?

By Iulian Dnistran Jun 9 2023

Mazda Patent Shows Another Rotary Sports Car, This Time A PHEV With AWD

Mazda Patent Shows Another Rotary Sports Car, This Time A PHEV With AWD

This one has three electric motors.

By Angel Sergeev May 18 2023

MG Cyberster Electric Roadster Design, Specs Leaked By The Chinese Government

MG Cyberster Electric Roadster Design, Specs Leaked By The Chinese Government

It has an electric motor driving each axle. The filing lists the top speed as 124 mph.

By Chris Bruce Apr 11 2023

Rivian May Make R1T Electric Pickup Truck Much More Functional

Rivian May Make R1T Electric Pickup Truck Much More Functional

The Rivian R1T is a solid off-road adventure vehicle, but, without some tweaks, it may not be the best choice for a work truck.

By Steven Loveday Apr 11 2023

Subaru Files Trademark Application For "STe" In Germany

Subaru just submitted the paperwork. It's too soon to know what the company intends to do with the name.

By Chris Bruce Apr 8 2023

Ford Wants To Make Burnouts In EVs As Easy As Pushing A Button: Patent Filing

Ford Wants To Make Burnouts In EVs As Easy As Pushing A Button: Patent Filing

The system would “provide a visual display of power” and heat the tires.

By Iulian Dnistran Mar 16 2023

The Tesla Cybertruck Wheel Covers Are Now Officially Patented

The Tesla Cybertruck Wheel Covers Are Now Officially Patented

This doesn’t mean that they’ll actually go into production, however.

By Iulian Dnistran Mar 9 2023

Rivian Patents Air Conditioned EV Charger, But It’s Not What You’d Expect

Rivian Patents Air Conditioned EV Charger, But It’s Not What You’d Expect

It’s supposed to cool down or heat up the car’s battery by blowing air at it.

By Iulian Dnistran Feb 20 2023

Tesla Cybertruck To Feature Windshield Glass That Can Be Bent Through Heat, Patent Shows

Tesla Cybertruck To Feature Windshield Glass That Can Be Bent Through Heat, Patent Shows

The filing mentions that glass “with aggressive feature lines may be formed”.

By Iulian Dnistran Jan 24 2023

Ferrari EVs Could Have Dodge Fratzonic Exhaust-Like Sound Generator

Ferrari EVs Could Have Dodge Fratzonic Exhaust-Like Sound Generator

The system would be a more advanced version of the Dodge Fratzonic exhaust, instead of just having fake sounds played through speakers.

By Andrei Nedelea Jan 23 2023

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