But that assumption was wrong, as Doug Field, Ford's head of EVs, confirmed for MotorTrend that the upcoming $30,000 electric pickup will also be offered with a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup at launch. The rear wheels will use a permanent-magnet motor, while AWD models will add an induction motor that drives the front axle. What's more, Ford claims that these motors, which will be built in-house, will be the cheapest in the world, allowing the blue oval automaker to keep the costs down.
It finally happened. The Toyota Hilux pickup truck, which is known around the world for its ability to withstand extreme punishment while occasionally carrying heavy automatic weapons in the bed, is now electric. The ninth-generation Hilux debuted today in Thailand, ten years after the previous model launched, with Toyota putting the EV variant under the spotlight ahead of additional diesel and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains.
The hatchback-shaped electric prototype features redesigned front and rear bumpers, 20-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport rubber, green brake calipers, and the words Great Thrills all over the bodyworkI guess that's what Kia believes GT stands fornot Grand Tourer or Grand Turismo. The car looks very similar to the GT-Line trim, which looks sporty but doesn't get any meaningful upgrades under the skin.