The automaker's head of electrification argues that fast charging capability adds unnecessary weight that dulls handling and performance.
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Volkswagen ID.7 & Volvo EX90 Make North American Debut At CES 2023
Volkswagen and Volvo chose CES 2023 to introduce new models to the American market. Both offer important new technologies.
GM hikes 2023 Chevy Bolt EV price as $7,500 tax credit returns
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV once again qualifies for the federal EV tax credit, but now it's also getting a small price increase. General Motors lost eligibility for the $7,500 credit when it reached the 200,000-unit sales cap that was previously in place. Under the revamped rules enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and due to take...
We Need Trailer & Camper Manufacturers To Publish Data On EV Range Impacts
In the next few months, I’m planning on buying a camper. Unlike most Americans, I’m not looking for the triple-axle fifth wheel with three king beds, two living rooms, and a better kitchen than my home (plus a garage for UTVs). I’m looking for something I can tow behind my Bolt EUV (which I call […]
A new battery management system could boost EV range by 20 percent
Texas Instruments' new battery monitor is designed to benefit LFP batteries.
Tesla China Produces Model Y Body Every 40 Seconds Per Report
Upgrades at Giga Shanghai, die-casting technology, and extreme localization are all part of Tesla's plan to streamline production.
Could Tesla’s Stock Ever Again Enter The Trillion-Dollar Club?
Tesla's market cap hit $1 trillion early in 2022, then proceeded to drop like a bomb toward the end of the year.
Report: South Korea fines Tesla $2.2M over cold-weather range
South Korea's antitrust regulator has hit Tesla with a 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) fine for allegedly minimizing the impact of cold weather on range, Reuters reported Tuesday. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said Tesla had overstated "driving ranges of its cars on a single charge, their fuel cost-effectiveness compared to gasoline...
Check Out This Radical Homemade E-Bike That Can Fit Six People
Could this one of a kind e-bike have some potential real-world applications?