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Recharging Your EV’s A/C? It’s Not Quite As Simple As You May Think
Electric and PHEV vehicles often use the A/C system in some form or fashion to manage battery temperatures. High-voltage A/C compressors need special dielectric lubricants that do not conduct electricity. A non-functional A/C system may lock a vehicle out of…
Someone Is Already Trying To Flip One Of The Last Tesla Model S’s Built. The Price Is… Ambitious
A dealership has listed a 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid Signature Edition for sale, the last special edition of the Model S's long life. The asking price? A cool $260,000. Tesla made owners sign an agreement to not resell these…
Volkswagen’s Cheapest New EV SUV Has 265 Miles Of Range
The Volkswagen ID. Cross is the German automaker’s cheapest new electric crossover. Based on the same underpinnings as the ID. Polo hatchback, the ID. Cross starts from €27,995 or roughly $32,000 in Germany, including VAT. The longest-range version can deliver…
LFP Wins This Tesla Model 3 Battery Degradation Comparison
CATL’s LFP pack retained 93.3% capacity after 62,000 miles, the best of four Model 3 batteries. The worst performer, a 52.4-kWh Panasonic pack equipping U.S.-built Model 3s, averaged 88.2% battery health. Carla’s findings echo earlier Voltest data showing stronger long-term…
America Lost Over 111,000 Jobs Due To Trump’s Clean Energy Pullback
Being tugged back and forth by the federal government has caused whiplash for American companies. Now we know exactly how much. During the Biden administration, federal incentives were put in place to push companies into developing clean energy technologies. Hundreds…
BMW Recalls 30,000 PHEVs, Tells Owners To Park Outside—But It’s Not Because Of The Battery
BMW is recalling nearly 30,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States. Owners of affected vehicles are advised to park outside, as there is an increased risk of fire. That said, the high-voltage battery is not the culprit. BMW is…
Aptera Won’t Build A Service Network. Here’s What Owners Will Get Instead
Aptera, the California startup that’s working on a solar-powered EV, detailed how future owners will service their three-wheelers. The company is not investing much-needed cash into a proprietary service network. Instead, Aptera will go down the same route as Slate…