EV
This Will Be Hyundai’s Biggest EV Yet
Hyundai is presenting a new EV model at the Brussels Motor Show in January. "The new model will showcase state-of-the-art electric technology, including an advanced 800-volt charging system," Hyundai officials said. It's an open secret what it will be: the electric Staria…
This Renault EV Averaged 8 Miles Per kWh At Highway Speeds
Renault creates a test EV to break efficiency and range records. The Filante drove over 626 miles in under 10 hours, averaging a remarkable 8 miles/kWh. Renault says it will use what it learned with this one-off to make its…
Here’s Why Waymo’s Robotaxis Freaked Out During The San Francisco Outage
Waymo explains why its robotaxis froze this past weekend during a big power outage in San Francisco. The ride-hailing company temporarily suspended operations in the Bay Area. The power outage took down many traffic lights, and because of this, the…
Kia’s PV5 Makes the VW ID. Buzz Look Excessive
This comparison between the Kia PV5 and the VW ID. Buzz makes one look sensible and the other like a splurge. The PV5 costs about half as much as the Buzz, making it feel surprisingly upmarket for the price. Kia…
Ford’s Hail-Mary $30,000 EV Truck And Platform May Not Come To Europe
Ford is in electric-vehicle retreat mode. The company has cancelled more electric models than it's introduced, axing a planned three-row electric SUV, an E-Transit successor, an all-electric F-150 Lightning successor and the current F-150 Lightning. But the company isn't giving up.…
This New Tesla Supercharger Extension Cable Fixes All Of Its Predecessor’s Problems
A new extension cable that also doubles as a charging adapter is now available to pre-order. The second-generation Hansshow NACS to CCS1 extension cable seems to fix all of its predecessor’s problems. There’s an 8-foot version, making it easy for…
The Dark Side Of Tesla’s Sleek Door Handle Tech
Tesla is a company that prides itself on minimalism, whether it's for cost-cutting purposes or style or a little of both. But in doing so, the automaker sometimes overcomplicates basic car functions, like opening doors. Now, flush, electronic door handles…