Volkswagen Kicks off New Battery Recycling Initiative
With electric vehicles continuing to reshape the auto industry, ensuring that there…
The Last of Us Taught Me What an Alternator Is
When I first sat down to play The Last of Us back in 2013, I had no idea it would teach me something useful: what an alternator is.…
My Car Saved Me From a Cell-Phoneless Nightmare
When the power went out in my apartment, I spent six hours in my car charging my phone and confronting my dependency on devices.…
Prepare Your Vehicle for This Week’s Polar Vortex
If you happen to live in the Midwest, you’re likely already planning…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo Triples the Royalty Rate for Cobalt
Numerous automakers are predicting that electric vehicles will be the future of…
Buick Forced to Delay the Launch of Its Velite EV in China Due to Battery Supplier Issues
The Buick brand is currently experiencing unprecedented sales success throughout China. That…
GM Partners with Honda to Develop Next-Generation EV Batteries
Innovation often breeds unexpected partnerships. This is especially true for the automotive…
Toyota Partners with Panasonic to Develop Battery Tech
Toyota has deepened its relationship with Panasonic to develop battery technology for…
Northvolt Startup to Build EV Batteries in Sweden
As battery-powered cars become more and more prominent (heck, I just recently…
Nebraska High School Teacher Creates All-Electric Jeep
Electric vehicles seem to be all the rage these days. Between improvements…
Ohio State University, Venturi Collaborate to Smash Electric Car Speed Record
Way back in 2010, French firm Venturi (mostly known for its oddball…
Study: Seriously, Everybody, Relax About Electric Vehicle Range
Electric vehicles have always had one problem in the eyes of drivers—what…
Chevy Has Had to Replace Zero Degraded Volt Batteries Yet
How long has the Chevrolet Volt been on the market? The first…
AAA Gets a Workout as More People Call for Assistance Than Ever Before
Fancier and more intricate technology can do amazing things, making your car…
You Could Make Thousands Using Your EV as a Battery and Selling Electricity
One of the biggest complaints about electric vehicles in the past has…
Global Electric Car Sales Jump 42% Over Last Year
As Quarter 1 2016 drew to a close this year, one thing…
Samsung Gives Up on Fuel Cells to Focus on Batteries
To make the batteries and fuel cells in electric and hybrid vehicles,…
Meet the New Electric Kid on the Block: Nikola
It’s a pretty safe thing to say that Nikola Tesla was awesome.…