EV
Killed By A Very Simple Problem
Teardown video shows a broken Volkswagen ID.4 front drive unit. A simple sealing ring seems to be the cause of the failure. Compared to combustion engines, electric drive motors are shockingly simple. Case in point: the front drive unit of…
2026 BMW i3 And BMW iX3: Our Best Look Yet
Out of all of the so-called "traditional" automakers, BMW has done better than most at transitioning to future technologies. The German automaker's current lineup of electric vehicles like the BMW i4, i5 and iX are outstanding (even if the last…
Even Tesla Is Getting Nailed By The ‘Bipolar Tariff Regime’
Just about every car company is sweating the Trump administration's rapid-fire tariffs and tariff threats. It's hard to say what's worse, frankly; the potential price increases to new cars if tariffs do go into effect, the costs of retooling their…
Many DC Fast Charging Adapters Are Prohibited By Operators
Most DC fast-charging operators in the U.S. prohibit non-approved adapters. Extension cables and breakaway adapters are also banned. Using an adapter at a DC fast charging station in the United States is slowly becoming the norm. Whether it’s a Ford…
Self-Healing ‘Sandwich’ EV Battery Aims To Cure Range Anxiety
A project in Europe aims to create a battery that's environmentally friendly and energy-dense. Researchers have reportedly developed a "super glue" that maintains the structure of a pack even after damage. The chemistry includes special cathodes and anodes and a…
Tesla Affordable EV Coming This Year As Smaller, Cheaper Model Y: Report
Tesla's more affordable EV is coming this year. According to unnamed sources, it will be a smaller, cheaper version of the Model Y crossover. There have been rumors about a more affordable Tesla EV for a few years, but things…
Toyota Just Proved That Electric Vehicles Aren’t Going Anywhere
"So this whole electric car thing, that's all going away now, huh?" When I struck up a conversation with a stranger at a bar recently, that's where our friendly chat went when he asked what I did for a living. I…