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  • An under-hood view of orange vehicle cables.

    Why Are High Voltage Cables Orange On Electric Cars?

    If you've ever taken a peek under an EV's hood, you've seen an array of brightly colored cables. Why are the high-voltage cables orange on electric cars?

    By Richard Sachek 16 days ago Read More
  • Lucid Gravity EVs

    Breaking: EV Startup CEO Would Like Federal Tax Credit Benefiting EV Startups To Stick Around

    Congress is poised to kill off the federal EV tax credits that made Tesla into the juggernaut it is today, and Lucid's new CEO would like them to rethink that.

    By Matthew DeBord 16 days ago Read More
  • long-distance range and efficiency test

    A High-Mileage Electric Car Is Basically As Efficient As A Brand New One

    On a 200-mile test a Tesla Model 3 with 228,000 miles on the odometer was just as efficient as one with only 18,000 miles.

    By Brad Brownell 16 days ago Read More
  • Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

    Mercedes-AMG Is Making More Inline-6 And V8 Hybrids Because Its Four-Cylinders 'Failed To Resonate' With Buyers

    Future AMG models will instead adopt either an updated version of today's inline-6 or an all-new V8 that features a flat-plane crank, both with hybrid systems.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 18 days ago Read More
  • Romain Dumas driving at Pikes Peak

    Breaking: Wind Kills Ford's Electric Pikes Peak Record Ambitions

    Ford's ambitions to set a new Pikes Peak record hit a snag, when bad weather shut down the section they expected to excel in.

    By Brad Brownell 18 days ago Read More
  • SU7 Ultra Prototype

    Chinese Electric Hyper Sedan Prototype Is Faster At The Nürburgring Than Any Production Car In History

    Sorry Porsche, Tesla, and Rimac: this Chinese automaker is eating your electric lunch.

    By Brad Brownell 18 days ago Read More
  • Cadillac Celestiq

    The First $340,000 Cadillac Celestiq Has Been Delivered To A Customer With Great Taste

    If you're dropping six figures on a heavily-bespoke EV, it takes serious bravery to ask for it to be brown.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 18 days ago Read More
  • A Tesla Model Y

    Tesla's Robotaxis Are Going Poorly

    More self-driving car skepticism, more big-range EV promises, and more complaints from automakers about safety regulations.

    By Amber DaSilva 18 days ago Read More
  • Mercedes Concept AMG GT XX

    Mercedes Concept AMG GT XX Uses 3 Teeny Tiny Motors To Make A Bonkers 1,341 HP With A Top Speed Of More Than 223 MPH

    This sleek sedan previews the next-gen AMG GT 4-Door, and it can add 250 miles of range in just 5 minutes of charging and has speakers in the headlights.

    By Erin Marquis 19 days ago Read More
  • Cybertruck crash

    'I Can't Stop': Basketball Phenom Recalls Fiery Tesla Cybertruck Crash That Almost Killed Him

    A harrowing report of just what happened when USC's Alijah Arenas crashed in his Tesla puts Cybertruck safety back into the spotlight.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 19 days ago Read More
  • Modern electric Tesla SUV on Milan street, stylish design, clean energy, downtown scene, Italian café, travel concept, electric mobility, smart city Milan, Italy

    Tesla Keeps Tumbling Down, Tumbling Down, Tumbling Down

    Dwindling Tesla sales amid good news for EV infrastructure. It's getting complicated in today's Morning Shift.

    By Amber DaSilva 19 days ago Read More
  • a blue Spark EV charging at a public charger

    How Long Do EV Batteries Really Last Compared To Gasoline Cars?

    If you choose to buy a new EV you can rest easy knowing that long-term battery degradation is less of an issue than ever before.

    By Logan K. Carter 20 days ago Read More
  • A Rimac Nevera hits 325 km/h on the Nürburgring

    Watch The Rimac Nevera Pass Fast Cars On The Nürburgring Like They're Standing Still

    This Rimac Nevera's Nürburgring lap is a great demonstration of what a competent EV can do when tuned for maximum performance rather than saving the planet.

    By Justin Hughes 20 days ago Read More
  • Digital image of hydrogen fuel cell vehicle

    Are Hydrogen Fuel Cars Worth It? The Pros & Cons Explained

    Hybrid and electric vehicles continue to push their way in the market, but what about hydrogen fuel cars? Here's what you need to know about the pros and cons.

    By Jordan A. Rodriguez 22 days ago Read More
  • huawei sign

    Huawei Patents Solid-State Battery That Would Let You Road Trip From Miami To Maine On A Single Charge

    These batteries could offer 1,800 miles of range, and Huawei says the right charger could replenish the battery in about five minutes, too.

    By Collin Woodard 24 days ago Read More
  • Front three quarters view of the green and white Buzz parked on the beach in front of the ocean

    2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Has The Best Vibes Of Any New Car On Sale

    If you're hoping for objective consumer advice, look elsewhere because I am head-over-heels for the ID Buzz, and anyone considering a Buzz probably will be too.

    By Logan K. Carter 25 days ago Read More
  • New Nissan Leaf

    The New Nissan Leaf Looks Gigantic But It Actually Shrunk

    While the third-generation Leaf has a more crossover-like look, it's smaller in length than the outgoing model.

    By Brad Brownell 26 days ago Read More
  • Tesla Model Y

    Regenerative Braking Could Make Your Kid Fail Their Driving Test

    Allegedly, a teen in New Jersey failed his driver's test because he used regenerative braking in his dad's Tesla.

    By Collin Woodard 27 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue Nissan Leaf

    Third-Generation 2026 Nissan Leaf Is Finally Ready For The Real World

    The redesigned Nissan Leaf has up to 303 miles of range, faster charging, a more characterful design and a much nicer interior.

    By Daniel Golson 27 days ago Read More
  • A Tesla Cybertruck parked outside of an apartment building on a sunny day

    Tesla's Sentry Mode Is Always Watching, But Where Does The Footage Go?

    Tesla's Sentry Mode is a safety feature, similar to a dashcam, that is always watching. However, it's good for owners of the EV to know where the footage goes.

    By Erin Marquis 28 days ago Read More
  • Chevy Blazer EV

    Top Wall Street Auto Analyst Thinks The U.S. EV Market Is In For A World Of Hurt

    Bank of America analyst John Murphy rolled out his annual "Car Wars" report on the state of the auto industry, and his outlook for EVs is pretty depressing.

    By Matthew DeBord 1 month ago Read More
  • A prototype BMW M3 EV driving at the Nurburgring

    Next-Gen BMW M3 EV Spotted Silently Ripping Around The Nürburgring

    The fully electric M3 will ride on the upcoming Neue Klasse platform and have an electric motor for each wheel.

    By Nicholas Werner 1 month ago Read More
  • Chevy Blazer EV RS

    Chevy Is Killing The RWD Blazer EV Because Nobody Needs That Much Choice

    With the rear-drive option gone, you can now only get your Chevrolet Blazer EV with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

    By Matthew DeBord 1 month ago Read More
  • Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

    Chinese Cell Phone Company's Electric Car Is Officially The Fastest Production Sedan In History

    This is an impressive leap forward in top speed for the electric automaker, and proves that China really isn't messing around when it comes to EVs.

    By Brad Brownell 1 month ago Read More
  • Mercedes Actros 600e driving in reverse

    Mercedes Electric Semi Truck Delivers Backwards Load To Break New World Record

    Marco Hellgrewe, described as a German Armed Forces officer and "truck enthusiast" pushed the truck in reverse for a new record of 124.7 km without stopping.

    By Brad Brownell 1 month ago Read More
  • A Fisker's new Ocean electric vehicle is displayed at the 2021 LA Auto Show media day in Los Angeles, November, 18, 2021.

    Edmunds Sells Its Disastrous Fisker Ocean For A Loss Of $7.78 Per Mile

    After less than two years of ownership, they were able to sell the nearly $70,000 when new electric crossover for a measly $10,000.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 month ago Read More
  • Rear 3/4 view of a white Polestar 4

    2026 Polestar 4 Is A Bit More Expensive Than Initially Announced, But Only Because It Has More Standard Features

    The route to U.S. roads has not been easy for the Polestar 4, and a few details of the deal have changed since we first saw official pricing.

    By Daniel Golson 1 month ago Read More
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