Electric Vehicles

What Is Tesla Dog Mode, and How Does It Work?

You’ve almost certainly heard of Tesla’s “self-driving” feature by now, but what about its pet mode? A little while back, the car company introduced a feature that claims to let your pet travel with you on a hot day….

John Bogna Mar 12th

Tesla Can’t Say Its Cars Are Self-Driving in One US State

Tesla is a controversial company for many reasons, with one of them being the Autopilot feature available on some cars. The technology allows Tesla cars to mostly drive themselves with mixed results, and now one US state is c…

Corbin Davenport Dec 27th, 2022

GM Is Installing 40,000 EV Chargers Across the USA and Canada

Infrastructure is still a challenge with electric cars: despite a steady increase in charging stations, they are still vastly outnumbered by gas stations. General Motors is hoping to change that with a new initiative….

Corbin Davenport Dec 7th, 2022

The New Volkswagen ID.3 Doesn’t Have Enough Buttons

The all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 started rolling off assembly lines in 2020, and VW has been hard at work on a second-generation model. Now, Volkswagen has shared some details about the next version….

Corbin Davenport Dec 5th, 2022

Mercedes Wants You to Pay a Subscription for Full Speed

There’s always that moment during a chase scene in a movie where the driver presses some red turbo button to get away. That scene might be a bit lamer if instead of pressing a button to get more speed, they’re entering their …

Chason Gordon Nov 23rd, 2022

Tesla is Recalling Over 300,000 Vehicles

Tesla is no stranger to issues and recalls. The EV-only car company might be one of the biggest as far as its market cap goes, but so far this year, it has issued a total of 18 recalls over various issues. Now, you can make t…

Arol Wright Nov 21st, 2022

How General Motors’ First Electric Car Failed

The modern electric car revolution is still in its early stages, but it could have started much earlier if history had gone a little differently. This is the story of the EV1, the first modern electric car from General Motors…

Corbin Davenport Nov 17th, 2022

Tesla Wants Other Cars to Use Its Charger Port

Tesla has always used its own charging technology and port, while other car manufacturers used a few different standards. While most governments and manufacturers are now backing the Combined Charging System (CCS) for fast ch…

Corbin Davenport Nov 11th, 2022

DoorDash Is Trying to Deliver Food With Drones

Some people like their eggs sunny side up, and others over easy. Soon airborne may be an option as well.

Chason Gordon Nov 9th, 2022

How to Use Your Car as an Emergency Electricity Source During a Blackout

Power outages can happen without warning, sometimes as a result of natural disasters. If it’s not clear when the power will come on again, you can use the small power station you already own, parked in your garage: your car….

Sydney Butler Nov 5th, 2022

How Wireless EV Charging Works

We’ve all grown pretty used to wireless smartphone charging by now, but what if you could charge an electric car the same way? The technology is currently being developed — pretty soon, all you might need to do to charge yo…

John Bogna Oct 29th, 2022

Tesla Cyberquad Recall Forces Kids to Find Another $1,900 ATV

It’s hard to have a bad day when you’re a kid riding a Tesla Cyberquad, which looks like something Batman’s son would own. The only thing that might cut into your awesome childhood is being told you need to stop riding it be…

Chason Gordon Oct 28th, 2022

How to Plan a Road Trip in an EV

Modern electric vehicles (EVs) are chipping away at range anxiety, but long-distance trips still feel difficult to many considering a switch to electric. With better batteries and increased charging infrastructure, is it fina…

John Bogna Oct 14th, 2022

5 of the Longest Range Electric Cars You Can Buy

As the world shifts away from fossil fuels and manufacturing costs decline, electric cars are surging in popularity. But there’s still one question on every prospective buyer’s mind: which car will get me the farthest on a si…

John Bogna Oct 3rd, 2022

New York Will Ban Gas Car Sales, Following California’s Lead

California recently laid out a plan to end the sales of new gas-only cars by 2035, as electric cars and hybrids become more easily accessible, and climate change continues to get worse. The state of New York has now announced…

Corbin Davenport Sep 30th, 2022

How Long Do Tesla Batteries Last?

You may be worried that, much like the battery in your smartphone or laptop, an electric vehicle (EV)’s battery will lose capacity after just a couple of years of use. The good news is that the vast majority of Tesla batterie…

John Bogna Sep 28th, 2022

How Long Does It Take to Charge a Tesla?

Teslas are among the electric vehicle (EV) industry’s most popular models, and people shopping for one understandably want to know how long it takes to charge the battery. Improvements in technology have made charging more ef…

John Bogna Sep 20th, 2022

Why You Should Buy a Hybrid Instead of an Electric Car

Are you in the market for a new car? Gas prices are rough and electric cars can be expensive, but there’s good news: Hybrid cars aren’t just less expensive—they may actually be better than fully electric cars in today’s w…

Chris Hoffman Sep 16th, 2022

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Tesla Battery?

One of the biggest apprehensions for would-be Tesla electric vehicle (EV) owners is the prospect of battery replacement. Here we’ll look at the real cost of this repair, why it isn’t always necessary, and what you should keep…

John Bogna Sep 11th, 2022

Jeep Has Four Electric SUVs on the Way, Including a Wagoneer

Most car makers are now fully embracing electric cars, with electric versions of existing cars and all-new EV lineups. Jeep revealed today that it’s working on four all-electric SUVs, which will all arrive by 2025….

Corbin Davenport Sep 8th, 2022

California Says EV Batteries Have to Last Longer

The most vital component of any electric car is the battery, and the battery’s health can significantly impact the car’s range and value. The U.S. state of California is now laying out rules for the batteries used in EVs….

Corbin Davenport Aug 26th, 2022

California Plans to Block Sales of New Gas Cars by 2035

Even though electric cars aren’t the perfect solution to the world’s problems with transportation and climate change, they are a step towards reducing global emissions. The U.S. state of California has now ruled it will phase…

Corbin Davenport Aug 26th, 2022

How Does EV Battery Swapping Work?

Though electric vehicle (EV) battery tech is improving, the time it takes to charge an electric car is still viewed as an obstacle to mainstream adoption. To address that concern, some companies built a system that swaps out …

John Bogna Jul 20th, 2022

Chevrolet Blazer EV Arrives Next Year With 320-Mile Range

New electric cars are popping up all the time, especially as legacy car makers move their lineups away from gas-powered engines. General Motors teased a new Chevrolet Blazer EV last month, and now it’s official….

Corbin Davenport Jul 19th, 2022

How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car?

As the overall cost of owning an electric car declines, the question of how much you’ll be spending at the charging station remains for many. Is it comparable to a tank of gas? The answer depends on several factors, including…

John Bogna Jul 16th, 2022

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