EV
I Tried Mercedes’ New In-Car AI Assistant. Then I Was Sad To Give It Up
I realized just how useful Mercedes-Benz's new in-car AI assistant can be when I was driving a different car. After testing the impressive new 2026 Mercedes CLA-Class in San Francisco, I flew back to New York, but then faced several…
Here’s The Nissan Ariya Facelift That Won’t Reach The U.S.
The Nissan Airya has been given a facelift, which makes it look more like the new Leaf crossover. It also gains vehicle-to-load (V2L) bidirectional charging and a brand-new Google-powered infotainment system. The hot Nismo version of the Ariya will continue…
This Tesla Model 3 Has Nearly 240,000 Miles. Here’s What Broke
The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most popular electric cars in the world. It’s particularly popular among big city taxi drivers. This rear-wheel drive Model 3 Long Range used to be a taxi, and in just four years,…
Rivian’s Adorable Toy Car Set Might Be The Perfect Last-Minute Gift
Rivian is now selling a wooden vehicle set in its Gear Shop. The toy kit comes with three top hats and a skateboard chassis. Heavy-duty magnets keep the parts attached. Fans of Rivian’s adventure-oriented electric cars can buy shrunken-down versions…
What Are NMC, LFP And Solid-State Batteries?
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to batteries, especially those used in automotive applications. For electric vehicles, automakers use different chemistries, cell formats and pack designs based on trade-offs around cost, range and performance—much like how engines range from…
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…