In a significant step towards the goal of a carbon-free future, Toyota has introduced a prototype of the Hilux hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. The debut of this innovative vehicle is indicative of Toyota’s comprehensive strategy to attain carbon-neutral mobility by employing diverse powertrain solutions tailored to varying user requirements and global operating conditions. These…
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Volcon Sets Offroad EV Stag Delivery Date For October 2023
Volcon, manufacturers of the Grunt Evo, Runt, and Brat all-electric adventure e-bikes, has announced that it is gearing up to commence shipments of its first all-terrain vehicle, known as the Stag, in October 2023. The Stag is billed as a formidable and high-performance electric UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) intended to reshape the power sports landscape…
EarthCruiser Unveils All-Electric GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser Overland Upfit
The times they are a-changing. Not too long ago, some scoffed at the idea of an all-electric overland vehicle, while others heralded the EV revolution as the future of overland travel. Today, the future is here as EarthCruiser introduced the long-awaited all-electric GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser, publicly unveiled today and set to debut at the…
Toyota Unveils the All-New 2024 Land Cruiser. Do We Love It?
After a three-year hiatus, the highly anticipated 2024 Land Cruiser is making its triumphant return to the US market, boasting a plethora of cutting-edge features and improved capabilities. This latest iteration of the Land Cruiser is designed, engineered, and tested to conquer the harshest environments, so say Toyota USA, and the Land Cruiser will be…
Seven Leading Automakers Collaborate to Boost Electric Vehicle Charging in North America
The argument against the change to Electric Vehicles (EVs) is varied, sometimes emotional, and often complicated, but a consistent core criticism of the EV revolution has been that there is a lack of infrastructure to ensure that EVs are able to travel long distances. This argument is entirely valid, especially in a country like the…
Xtrusion Overland Debuts Customizable, Durable Bed Rack for Rivian R1T Truck
Electric Vehicles are becoming more common on the trails and roads less traveled (we came across a Tesla on the lonely frozen Dempster highway to the Arctic Ocean in March), and aftermarket accessory manufacturers are gradually filling their catalogs with products aimed at making these vehicles more versatile and user friendly. Xtrusion Overland, a manufacturer…
Have We Found the Best Electric Vehicle for Overlanding?
Editor’s Note: This electric vehicle article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2023 Issue. Electric overlanding is here and represents an exciting new option for vehicle-based travel. We are not suggesting that EVs will work for everyone, but they represent a compelling set of attributes that will target the needs of many adventurers. From the…
JLR Moves Away From the Land Rover Brand Name While Boosting EV Investment
For many Land Rover enthusiasts, the iconic Land Rover brand entered a new phase when the last classic Defender rolled off the production line in 2015. You have to ask yourself, does the average 2023 Range Rover driver know that they are driving a Land Rover, and, more importantly, do they care? In a significant…
Ineos Automotive Unveils Plans for a New Electric 4WD in 2026
In February 2023, we reported that Ineos Automotive was rumored to be working on releasing a smaller, electric version of the Grenadier based on a skateboard-style platform. This rumor has been confirmed by The Ineos announcement of a collaboration with leading automotive supplier Magna to develop and launch a new electric 4WD vehicle, slated for production in…
First Drive :: 20th Anniversary Jeep Wrangler 4xe, 392, and AEV
We’ve known about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary edition for a while now. You’ve likely already read an article or two about it. But did you know that it almost never came to be? The Jeep engineers working on the Wrangler in the early 2000s were true enthusiasts, in-touch members of the off-road…
New 2024 Jeep Wrangler Range to be the Most Capable Ever
The latest iteration of one of the world’s most iconic and off-road capable SUVs, the Jeep Wrangler, promises greater capability, advanced safety features, and new technology while staying true to the Wrangler formula. Jeep claims that the 2024 model delivers the freedom to “go anywhere and do anything” and is taking the Wrangler’s capabilities to…
Top Gear Declares the Jeep Avenger Electric Car of the Year
The Jeep Avenger has been named “Electric Car of the Year” and “Best Electric City Car” in the TopGear.com Electric Awards 2023, adding to the brand’s growing list of international accolades. The awards recognize the best electric vehicles in the industry, from hypercars to hatchbacks. Jeep’s first-ever battery-electric vehicle was recognized for its innovative design…
Jeep Unveils New Concepts for 57th Annual Easter Jeep Safari Trail Adventure
Jeep enthusiasts and off-road enthusiasts alike are in for a treat this year at the 2023 Easter Jeep Safari, as the Jeep brand and Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar design teams have created seven unique concept vehicles that are equipped with advanced powertrains and cutting-edge technology. These vehicles are designed to take four-wheeling to…
GMC and EarthCruiser Join Forces to Create an Innovative Overlanding Solution for Electric Vehicles
Detroit-based automotive manufacturer GMC, and Oregon-based overland vehicle manufacturer, EarthCruiser, have announced their collaboration to create an innovative overlanding upfit solution for electric vehicles (EVs). The companies plan to integrate EarthCruiser’s renowned overland vehicle and global field expertise with GMC’s world-class reputation for designing and building premium off-road EV trucks and SUVs to create a…
Grounded Launches Fully Customizable Smart Electric RV
The EV revolution in the recreational vehicle and camping world continues apace with the launch of Grounded’s new fully electric Ford Transit RV. The company will begin delivering its first G1s via a monthly subscription model in April 2023, and lease and outright purchase options will also be available. The Transit, in all its variations,…
Jetour Releases Official Images of New Traveller SUV, You Might Recognize It
Do you remember the Landwind X7 (you know, the Land Rover Evoque rip-off?). After a few years of litigation, a Beijing court, surprisingly, ruled that Landwind had copied five unique design elements of the Evoque and ordered a cease of production and sales as well as financial compensation to Jaguar Land Rover. Now, Chinese SUV…
Colorado Teardrops Unveils the Boulder :: An EV Charging Camper Trailer
Colorado Teardrops, a leading outdoor recreational vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the Boulder, an electric vehicle (EV) charging camper trailer that provides a comfortable and luxurious camping experience while enabling EVs to achieve their original non-towing range. The trailer is a funky fusion; think Storm Trooper helmet mated to a wood cabin interior. The Boulder features…
Lightship, America’s First All-Electric Recreational Vehicle (RV)
San Francisco-based startup Lightship has announced the launch of what they claim to be America’s first all-electric recreational vehicle. The Lightship L1 is an aerodynamic, battery-powered travel trailer. The title of “first” may very well be warranted as the purpose-built trailer has a self-propulsion system that enables near-zero range or mile-per-gallon efficiency loss for the…
The Fiat Panda 4WD Returns in 2023 with an EV Option
Italian carmaker Fiat is set to release two new electric vehicles this year, one of which is expected to be a small SUV under the Fiat Panda badge. The announcement is part of parent company Stellantis’ plan to push for more EVs in Europe. The company’s European EV portfolio is set to increase from twenty-two…
Optima Batteries Hosts First Ever Off-Road Event
Optima Batteries has successfully hosted its first-ever electrified off-road vehicle event during the dust and roar of King of the Hammers race week. The Optima Unplugged event took place in Johnson Valley and was free to attend for electric vehicles capable of off-road travel, thanks to the support of partners DCE, Volta Power Systems, and…