As the debate rages between car enthusiasts and early adopters of battery electric vehicles, we find the car community fractured in an unprecedented way. Between those that see electrification as a soulless, anti-enthusiast movement; and those that view combustion vehicles as dirty, inefficient, and high maintenance, the future of the automobile industry has never been so difficult to predict. What evidence do we have today that may give insight into how cars will evolve tomorrow and throughout the 21st century?

Hailed as the most capable and reliable all-wheel drive system in the world, the future of Subaru’s WRC-victorious drive train is uncertain as the company looks to focus on electric vehicles in the coming years. How will their all-wheel drive change, and will it be for the better?

With recent advancements in photovoltaic glass technology, it may soon be possible to regularly drive your electric vehicle without ever having to “plug in.” This could drastically lower the energy demands associated with driving, reduce cost of ownership, and move electric vehicles forever closer to true “zero emissions” transport.