When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), potential range degradation over time and use has haunted owners for what seems like an eternity. However, as battery technology improves, and so does EV longevity, these fears can slowly be phased out. For instance, the YouTube channel AutoTrader has been documenting a Tesla Model S from 2016 with over 430,000 miles on the clock from to its eight years of service as an airport taxi. Surprisingly, the car has been able to pull this off without requiring a battery or motor replacement of any kind.

Tesla Model S that clocked 430,000 miles undergoes battery inspection, reveals 28% battery degradation after 8 years of heavy use

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More and more people are buying electric cars or considering one as their next purchase, but EVs do have a problem: the battery. The range for most cars isn’t where manufacturers and consumers would want it to be. Also, charging times can differ in speed, which can be a problem depending on what sort of trips you’re taking.
Then there’s the actual battery health to consider, as the battery will degrade in time, requiring an expensive replacement. That’s assuming buyers won’t rather buy a brand-new EV car.
The lifespan of an electric car’s battery also opens up environmental concerns. Ideally, that EV...

EV batteries with a 600-mile range and fast charging speeds are coming

PowerCo, the Volkswagen Group battery company, will use QuantumScape’s innovative solid-state lithium metal battery technology to mass-produce battery cells for passenger electric vehicles. QuantumScape’s CEO and President speaks about the agreement. Video used courtesy of QuantumScape. QuantumScape’s technology is based on a proprietary solid-state ceramic separator that allows...

VW Seeks 40% EV Range Extension With Battery Deal

We’ve got a mixed bag of EV-focused Green Deals for you today, starting off with Jackery’s latest 3-day Member sale (membership is free and easy) that is taking up to $1,700 off a selection of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – all starting from $90. It is joined by Segway’s Ninebot E22 Electric KickScooter that comes with an add-on seat for $360, as well as a few more of the brand’s popular e-scooter models that are also seeing discounts. Bringing up the rear for today’s deals is VEVOR’s newly upgraded Level 2 40A portable EV charger at $187. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including severe price drops across the entire board of Hover-1’s Altai Pro R500 and R750 e-bikes and Samsung dropping the price on its Bespoke All-in-One Smart Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer bundle with free services and a Jet 60 stick vaccum.

Jackery 3-day sale takes $1,700 off power stations, Segway EVs up to 46% off, VEVOR upgraded level 2 EV charger $187, more

The math of buying a battery-powered car can be daunting. Electric vehicles tend to cost more than gas cars up front, but they also can cost a lot less over time when you factor in things like fueling and maintenance costs. Crunching all those numbers can be a headache. A...

Here’s How Much An EV Could Save You, Based On Your State

Electric drivetrains enjoy many benefits. They are substantially more efficient and reliable thanks to their simpler and more compact design. They do feature more advanced components made from high-cost materials, which contributes to their already high pricing strategy. Another noteworthy benefit of electric drive units is that they are substantially lighter than a conventional ICE. Unfortunately, the weight of an average lithium-ion battery pack results in EVs weighing substantially more than your average ICE sedan.

The Largest Electric Motor Ever Put In An Electric Car

The first dedicated EV from Mercedes-Benz AMG is in the works. Set to debut late in 2025, the EV will be based on AMG's AMG.EA platform. The EV will be a large, super-sleek, four-door hatchback. Mercedes-Benz AMG, long known for its tire-shredding V-8 and V-12 engines, is well on its...

2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV spied again

The Tesla Cybertruck is shaking up the electric pickup truck world in a big way, and it's not hard to see why. To put it into numbers, Tesla moved 3,907 Cybertruck in May 2024 alone, making it not just the best-selling electric pickup truck that month, but also the fifth best-selling EV overall. With its wild, futuristic design, the Cybertruck looks like it rolled straight out of a sci-fi movie and onto our streets. But there's more to it than just a cool exterior. This beast of a vehicle is packed with performance power, leaving other electric trucks in the dust with its speed, range, and overall sales.

Here's Why The Tesla Cybertruck Is Dominating The Electric Pickup Truck Segment

How you may personally feel about EVs will vary based on a number of factors. Speaking from personal experience, they seem almost ideal for short-distance commutes in crowded city environments, as long as you have access to reliable charging. Unfortunately, depending on the combination of where you live (house vs....

Honda Invites 500 Testers To Ride Its New Electric Scooter, For Free

Ford’s strategic pivot towards SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles has significantly transformed its product lineup. Where once a vibrant array of passenger cars held court, now stands a world dominated by high-riding vehicles. A recent digital rendering of a potential 2026 Ford Thunderbird has ignited a nostalgic fervor, offering a tantalizing look into a potential resurgence of the iconic coupe.

2026 Ford Thunderbird Revival: A Digital Rendering Teases a Modern Twist on an Iconic Classic Coupe Amid Ford’s Shift to SUVs and EVs

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

For electric vehicles, the efficiency and practical benefits that come with them are what attract most buyers to the segment. However, saving money isn't the only major improvement that EVs have over gas-powered vehicles; they also have the potential to unlock performance on a scale that we've rarely ever seen in production cars.

Top 10 Mainstream Electric SUVs With The Fastest 0-60 MPH Times

The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE and 2024 RAV4 Prime XSE sit at the top of their respective lineups, offering a fully electric driving experience around town with a gas tank for longer trips. But we, like many Toyota buyers, were left wondering which Toyota hybrid is better in its respective segment?

2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime vs. Prius Prime: Which Plug-In Hybrid Is the Better Toyota?

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Not that it really needed it, but there is a new super sports car manufacturer on the market. It is called, somewhat cryptically, Nilu27 and the founder Sasha Selipanov is a former designer at Koenigsegg and Bugatti. Now they have presented their first product. The name: NILU. Sympathetically, this car...

New hypercar with V12 and manual gearbox is a purist's dream

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In the world of electric vehicles, Tesla might be the giant, but it’s not the only player in town. Names like Rivian want to chase down Tesla’s dominance in the EV space. As one of the biggest brands in the electric world, Rivian’s announcement about five new vehicles is giving current customers and those looking […]
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Rivian’s 5 Brand New Vehicles

In the world of sportbikes, it’s clear that the small displacement segment is where it’s at. Just a few days ago, I was able to get a taste of one of the newest small-displacement sportbikes in the market, the Aprilia RS 457 (peep my first ride review at the bottom of the page).

Can This New Entry-Level Sportbike Dominate the Market?

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

San Diego, CA

Researchers from UChicago Professor Y. Shirley Meng’s Laboratory for Energy Storage and Conversion have created the first anode-free sodium solid-state battery. By developing this battery, the LESC – a collaborative initiative between the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the University of California San Diego’s Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering – has brought the reality of inexpensive, fast-charging, high-capacity batteries for electric vehicles and grid storage closer than ever.

Cheaper, Faster, Cleaner: Scientists Have Developed the World’s First Anode-Free Sodium Battery

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Solid-State Batteries Are Here, and They Could Change EVs Forever

Once every few years or so, a potential tech innovation comes along that stands to change the mobility industry as a whole. In the past, some...

Solid-State Batteries Are Here, and They Could Change EVs Forever

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