EV
China Just Banned One Of The Most Controversial Car Features Ever
China has officially banned hidden and concealed car door handles on electric vehicles in a world-first safety policy. The regulation takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, with a grace period until 2029 for models already approved. EVs and other cars sold there will…
Porsche Wanted To Make An Electric Boxster. Now It May Just Kill It
The next-generation Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster were supposed to be purely electric. Porsche later said it would launch gas versions, and is now reportedly considering canceling the EV version entirely. The sports car market has already shrunk considerably,…
Jaguar’s Controversial New EV Has A Bizarre Battery Setup
Jaguar’s radical new electric sedan flips the script entirely. Besides its controversial looks, the upcoming flagship adopts an interesting new battery layout. Typically, EVs have one big battery pack mounted in the floor, but that means the driver and passengers…
Tesla’s Latest Approach Isn’t Working
If you’re an electric-vehicle enthusiast in the United States, you can’t help but be a bit jealous of Europe right now. Increased competition from China has forced the European automakers to get better and better, and now, buyers have more…
Check Out Its Tesla-Like Interior
Toyota will introduce a three-row SUV on Feb. 10. It could possibly be its long-awaited electric SUV. It will likely feature Toyota's next-generation Arene software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. Toyota might be track to have its biggest year so far for…
Toyota And Daihatsu’s Tiny New EV Vans Solve A Modern Problem The Old-School Way
Daihatsu and Toyota’s new electric kei vans can export energy from their LFP batteries. The vehicle-to-load (V2L) outlet is inside, and the CHAdeMO port up front is compatible with vehicle-to-home (V2H). When it rains, tools can be left plugged in,…
CATL Says Ultra Fast Charging Won’t Kill Its New Battery
CATL claims fast charging can be routine without wrecking long-term battery health. The extra durability comes from new materials in the battery cell and smarter thermal management. We don't know when it will reach production, who will use it or…