Articles tagged "Misc"

Weight is the long-standing enemy of electric cars. Heavy batteries, multiple motors, and complex cooling systems all add up. This weight demands even bigger batteries to achieve decent driving range, which adds more weight. It is a vicious cycle....

The modern EV interior is a temple of clean lines and big screens. Yet, there's one small snake that ruins this minimalist garden in a number of cars: the USB cable. That messy, tangled tether linking our phones to our dashboards is a must for using...

Electrify America has announced that real-time availability information for its EV chargers can now be found inside Google Maps. So you get up to the minute information about charging stations across the Electrify America network, right inside...

The world bought more electric cars in September 2025 than in any other month in history. A new report shows that 2.1 million EVs were sold last month. This huge milestone was driven by strong government incentives and consumer demand in China,...

First conceived back in 1992, the modern version of the EV tax credit is now going away after the Trump administration axed it. The $7,500 tax credit, part of the Inflation Reduction Act introduced by the Biden administration, will no longer be...

After a long period of uncertainty that kept the global auto industry on edge, the US government has formally implemented a new trade agreement with the European Union. The deal sets the tariff rate for imported European cars and auto parts at 15...

The driver's seat is no longer the only spot that matters in a crash test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is putting a new focus on the safety of passengers in the back, and the latest results for a group of popular electric cars...

Solid-state batteries are always right around the corner, and yet never actually arrived on the market so far. But, that is now set to change "by 2029", at least according to SK On. That's one year earlier than the company previously...

The global appetite for electric cars shows no signs of slowing down - in August alone, 1.7 million EVs found new homes, per research firm Rho Motion. This brings the total for the first eight month of the year to 12.5 million. The August sales...

The sleek, flush door handles have quickly become a signature feature on many new electric cars. They are a symbol of futuristic design. They promise better aerodynamics and a clean look, but regulators in China want to bring this design trend to an...

Electric cars are no different from their gas-powered cousins when it comes to this one thing: official range figures. Those "official" numbers are one thing, but real-world performance is what truly matters to drivers. A comprehensive test...

The world of autonomous driving is dominated by a few household names. When you look under the hood of a vehicle's advanced safety systems, you'll likely find silicon from giants like NVIDIA or Qualcomm. But a new name is stepping into the ring, and...

The European electric car market is going through a major transformation. Overall sales of EVs continue to climb, registering impressive 23% year-over-year increase with 361,000 units in June, but the story behind the numbers reveals a changing of...

A dramatic shift is underway in what Americans want from their next new vehicle. The heated seats or the fancy sound systems are taking a back seat, and the single most desired feature is now one that takes over the most fundamental task of all:...

Planning a European road trip in the next decade? You might want to get comfortable with the idea of plugging in. While the European Union's widely discussed ban on new gasoline and diesel car sales for the public is set for 2035, your next rental...

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has announced a plan to ban all ICE motorcycles from its city center from July 1, 2026. The plan will expand in 2027 to cover more of the city, and a ban on ICE cars is coming too after that, though an exact date for...

The popular federal tax credits that have helped Americans switch to electric cars could be unplugged much sooner than anyone expected. A new proposal in the US Senate plans to eliminate the financial perks for buying new and used electric vehicles...

The upcoming Vivo X Fold5 is an ambitious attempt to bridge technological divides, connecting to your car and, surprisingly, even to Apple's exclusive ecosystem. Set for a June 25 debut, this new electric car-friendly device is packed with features...

When the European Union erected a tariff wall last year to slow the influx of Chinese-made electric cars, the intended message was clear: protect domestic industry. However, Chinese automakers seem to have read a different memo. Instead of...

The global electric car market is growing fast in 2025, but a closer look at the sales numbers reveals a divided landscape. China shatters sales records, Europe maintains a steady pace, but North America's EV adoption has slowed to a...