EV
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…
EV Sales In Europe Are On Track For A Fantastic Year. Here Are The Winners And Losers
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are about to end 2025 with a bang in Europe. EV sales increased by over 27% from January through November, reaching nearly 2.3 million units. The Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling EV in Europe…
Here’s How Much Your EV Range Anxiety Drops When You Actually Own An EV
The fear of being stranded while waiting for a tow truck because an electric vehicle ran out of charge is enough to push many people to stick with gas cars. But here's the good news: that outcome is thankfully very…