EV
This Flaw Keeps Sabotaging Solid-State Batteries. Scientists Have A Solution
Solid-state batteries suffer from a key technical challenge that can cause them to short circuit. Researchers were able to diagnose the root cause, and develop a solution for it. Solid-state batteries promise to revolutionize electric vehicles, but have remained largely…
Another Chinese EV Player Just Landed In North America
Another Chinese EV player just hit North America. Leapmotor, a startup making EVs and hybrids, started sales in Mexico with the B10 crossover. It's looking less likely than ever that Chinese cars will make it into the U.S. soon, though. …
Why BMW Won’t Give Up On A Technology Stuck In Neutral
When BMW launched the fifth-generation X5 last week, one particular trim stood out from the rest. A white X5 with blue stripes marked its hydrogen-powered variant, one of the five powertrains the SUV will offer. BMW will first offer the…
Volvo Is Bringing Native Apple Music To Over Two Million Cars
Volvo Cars is integrating Apple Music natively in over two million of its cars—new and old. The Swedish automaker will release an over-the-air software update for cars that go back as far as the 2020 model year. The new EX60…
The Rivian R2 Can Charge From 10-80% Even Quicker Than Rivian Claims. If You Know This Trick.
The Rivian R2 is finally here and in customer hands. A YouTuber was able to test its all-important 10-80% charging time. The R2 peaked at 226 kilowatts and beat Rivian's advertised charging time. The Rivian R2 is one of the…
Prove Electric Sports Cars Can Be Light
Alpine’s electric A110 uses a split battery pack to keep a low driving position and rear-biased sports-car balance. A cell-to-pack battery, aluminum suspension, and 800V tech show Alpine is fighting EV weight from every angle. Two rear motors with torque…
The New Polestar 4 Wagon Is Actually Called The ‘SUV’
Polestar confirmed its latest model will be called the Polestar 4 SUV. Based on the same underpinnings as the coupe-like Polestar 4, the new SUV version offers more cargo space and a rear window. The Polestar 4 SUV will go…