Enrg.io is largely based in the United States. As such, we have access to some of the best electric cars in the world from Tesla, Nissan, and others-- but we don't have access to ALL of the awesome electric cars out there. Markets like China, Russia, and Europe get cars we probably won't see here for years-- if at all! That fact-- and the fact that we all want things that we … [Read more...] about Forbidden Fruit: 5 Great EVs You Can’t Buy in the US
Toyota
Hydrogen Fuel-cell Lexus LS for 2021 Spied
Lexus redesigned its flagship LS sedan for the 2019 model year, releasing it in ICE and hybrid versions. The hybrid version is good, but Lexus-- and its parent company, Toyota-- seem to be falling behind in the premium ZEV/EV race, though, especially considering the launch of the Hardware 3 Teslas. Toyota hopes to start clawing some of that gap back next year, however, with … [Read more...] about Hydrogen Fuel-cell Lexus LS for 2021 Spied
Infographic: Toyota Set to Reduce Carbon Emissions 40% by 2022
With great power comes great responsibility-- and, with its international engineering and manufacturing empire spanning six continents, it would be hard to argue that Toyota didn't have great power. That's why it's so nice to see the giant automaker take corporate its responsibility seriously. Toyota's Environmental Challenge 2050 goal of cutting global emissions from plant … [Read more...] about Infographic: Toyota Set to Reduce Carbon Emissions 40% by 2022
Earth to Toyota: Where are your EVs?
The Toyota Prius was nothing short of revolutionary when it was first released over two decades ago. Combining the promise of a smaller carbon footprint with a reduced gas bill, the Prius immediately became the vehicle of choice for environmentalists and cheapskates alike. Toyota can and should be praised for its hybrid program and the contributions that the program has made to … [Read more...] about Earth to Toyota: Where are your EVs?
5 More Carmakers Back Toyota’s Autonomous Play
Toyota launched its boxy "e-palette" multi-purpose concept vehicle last fall with a somewhat unorthodox business partner working to help them develop it. I say "unorthodox" because Toyota didn't partner another automaker on this one. No, for this project, Toyota partnered up with SoftBank. In hindsight, that was probably a smart move-- because five more automakers have decided … [Read more...] about 5 More Carmakers Back Toyota’s Autonomous Play
Toyota Releases Thousands of Hybrid Patents
In a complete reversal of its longstanding policy, Toyota has decided to stop suing every manufacturer that dares to offer a hybrid vehicle to the public in an effort to protect its more than 24,000 patents on the technology. It says everyone is free to use those patents without paying royalties from now until 2030. Why? Because it thinks there is more money to be made … [Read more...] about Toyota Releases Thousands of Hybrid Patents
40 Photo Gallery: All-new 2020 Toyota Supra
Jeez-- it's been over a week since Toyota launched the all-new for 2020 Toyota Supra, and I can barely bring myself to care. I have a feeling, if I'm being honest, that you're probably not that excited about it, either. Weirdly, no one seems to be. Are people underwhelmed because the new Supra just "feels" a lot more BMW than it does Toyota. Maybe it's because the production … [Read more...] about 40 Photo Gallery: All-new 2020 Toyota Supra
Toyota Partners With Kenworth To Develop Next Generation Hydrogen Trucks #CES2019
Toyota and Kenworth have taken the wraps off a collaboration that will see the two companies jointly developing 10 zero-emission trucks powered by Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell energy storage technology. The partnership between Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Company will see 10 of Kenworth's T680s injected with a similar hydrogen energy storage, fuel cell, … [Read more...] about Toyota Partners With Kenworth To Develop Next Generation Hydrogen Trucks #CES2019
LA 2018: Toyota Launches First AWD Prius
Whether it was through leaked technical drawings or fanciful renderings of our own making, we've been been predicting the coming of an all-wheel drive Toyota Prius for years. It never arrived-- until last week's LA Auto Show, that is, when Toyota took the wraps of the all-new Toyota Prius AWD! Well, it's not ALL all-new. See, Toyota has been offering an AWD Prius in Japan … [Read more...] about LA 2018: Toyota Launches First AWD Prius
2018 Toyota Alphard Rowen, or: Japanese Van Culture is Insane
Most gear heads already know that we, here in the United States, don't always get all of the products offered by a given car maker. Ford has been selling Rangers in Europe for years, Nissan has an innovative hybrid minivan that would change the face of the US van market, and Mazda has a 6-based station wagon that's so pretty it'll melt your socks. For whatever reason, though, … [Read more...] about 2018 Toyota Alphard Rowen, or: Japanese Van Culture is Insane