James O'Neil
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About James O'Neil
Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days. Cars of choice: Toyota Corolla (any year) or 1982 Chevrolet Caprice.
Latest Articles
Everything That's Different About The Toyota Crown Landscape
It may seem strange, but Toyota is offering an all-terrain luxury sedan - in Japan only - and it is much better than you would imagine it to be.
This Country Is Leading The Way For EV Sales
EV sales are rising around the world, but this country has adopted electrification the best.
A 1,300-mile Solid-state Battery Could Become A Reality
Talent New Energy, a relative newcomer to the EV battery industry, has promised a solid-state battery that could outdo the rest of the EV industry.
Exclusive Polls Confirm The Biggest Hurdle In Switching To Electric Cars
Transitioning to electric cars is not everyone's cup of tea, and we asked our readers what the reasons for it are. Here's what we found.
Here's What An EV Partnership Between Nissan And Honda Could Mean For Both Brands
The two Japanese powerhouses could become a force to reckon with if they decided to join hands in their EV aspirations.
How This 1961 Bentley S2 Continental Became The Rarest EV In The World
UK-based Lunaz Designs has electrified a British luxury classic, and it has become a desirable modern-era classic.
History And Mystery Of Hydrogen-powered Vehicles
Hydrogen vehicles go all the way back to the early 1800s, and here's all you need to know about them.
Why You Should Consider A Hydrogen-powered Car In 2024
Hydrogen cars have many advantages and just might have a place in your driveway.
How BYD and CATL’s Solid-state Battery Partnership Impacts Toyota And Tesla
China's biggest EV manufacturers will soon be a bigger threat to Toyota, Tesla, and everyone else, and here's how it impacts them.
Why Toyota Needed To Partner With Idemitsu To Build Its 745-mile Solid-state Battery
Toyota is getting several benefits out of its collaboration with petroleum refiner Idemitsu, and here's why it matters.
What Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cells And Combustion Engines Mean For Its EV Future
Toyota may seem hesitant to develop EVs at present, but it is preparing for the future with hydrogen engines, fuel cells, and BEVs.
Toyota's 745-Mile Solid-State Battery Breakthrough, Explained
Toyota was touted as a tortoise in the EV race, but the announcement of the 745-mile SSB has changed its fortunes. Here's all you need to know.
What Honda’s Partnership With GM Means For Its EV And Hydrogen Future
Honda and GM are collaborating on hydrogen fuel cells and a few EVs, and here's how it impacts the former's future.
What Honda And GM's New Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Partnership Means For The EV Industry
Honda and GM are joint-manufacturing hydrogen hydrogen fuel cells. This is the beginning of a big change across the auto industry.
How Toyota Plans To Revolutionize The Trucking Industry With Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Toyota is working with PACCAR, one of the biggest companies in the trucking industry, to make hydrogen-powered trucks.
How Honda's Hydrogen Business Strategy Revolves Around Its Next-gen Fuel Cell System
While most automakers are focused on BEVs, Honda is placing its bets on hydrogen; not just for cars, but pretty much everything.
Toyota's 745-mile Solid-state Batteries: Everything Reported So Far
The breakthrough announcement about the solid-state battery put Toyota back on the map, and here's what you need about it.
This New Solid-State Battery Design Will Offer 10-minute Charge And 6,000 Cycles
A new battery design claims it can prevent stray lithium from spiking its way through solid-state batteries.
How Toyota's 745-mile Solid-state Battery Stacks Up Against The Competition
Toyota's 745-mile solid-state battery promises to be amazing, but it's not the only one invested in SSBs. Here's how the industry is catching up.
Volkswagen’s Solid-state Battery Tests Yield Promising Results; Here’s What We Know
Volkswagen and QuantumScape's solid-state battery was put through a preliminary test, and the results look promising.