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San Francisco’s Latest Robotaxi Has No Steering Wheel Or Pedals. Yes, Really
Zoox, an Amazon-owned robotaxi company, launched public rides in San Francisco on Tuesday. Its autonomous pod features no steering wheel, four-wheel steering and bench seating. The service will be free to start and is open to select early riders. The…
You Shouldn’t Worry About EV Battery Replacements
Lots of car buyers are worried about how long EV batteries last. Research shows that modern EV batteries rarely fail. Only 0.3% of batteries in EVs sold after 2022 have had to be replaced, outside of major recalls, Recurrent says.…
Here’s How It Charges With A NACS Plug
The 2026 Subaru Solterra has a maximum DC fast-charging rate of 150 kW, allowing it to charge from 0% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes. It now comes with a native Tesla-style NACS plug, too. I tested Subaru's charging claim…
New Tesla Model Y And Model 3 Retrofit Adds Factory-Like Buttons
The Tesla Model 3 and its crossover sibling, the Model Y, don’t have physical buttons for most features. Owners need to rely on the central touchscreen to perform even the most basic tasks. A new third-party addon aims to fix…
BYD Is Speedrunning Its Takeover Of Europe
China's largest electric automaker has been slowing down a bit at home. The market is crowded and EV manufacturers are tripping over one another in a seemingly never-ending price war. But these days, BYD has its eyes set on something bigger—something…
American Polestar 3 Owners Can Use Their EVs To Power Their Homes
The Polestar 3 is getting bidirectional charging in the U.S. The American-made EV can export power from its battery to keep the lights on inside the owner’s house. The functionality, known as vehicle-to-home (V2H), is rolling out in California first,…
Hyundai’s Crater Concept Looks Like An Ioniq 5 XRT That Forgot To Leave The Gym
Hyundai is bringing an “extreme off-road show vehicle” to the LA Auto Show. Dubbed the Crater, the adventure-ready crossover rides high on chunky tires. Hyundai didn’t say what could power the off-roader, but it sure looks like an EV. Roaming…