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(iSeeCars) – Electric cars are supposed to supplant internal-combustion-powered vehicles over the next 10-20 years. And while the sales of electric cars are growing, they remain a small fraction of the U.S. market due to their higher costs and limited charging stations. These problems should be resolved over the next few years, with likely breakthroughs […]

How Much is an Electric Car Battery?

On paper, the Caterpillar Pickup checks all the boxes but one big one. On the positive side it is an automotive marvel. It is really good looking and has a far more classic pickup truck appearance than the Tesla Cybertruck monstrosity. It is designed for work but looks really nice. It has impressive ground clearance, built-in step rail, a really nice functional truck bed with multiple 120-volt plugs, an engineering wonder of a tail-gate that splits horizontally, decent (for a truck) aerodynamics, an integrated hidden winch, a huge cab, and some interesting power options that include a 500 HP Diesel with 1,000 lb. of Torque, a hybrid version with 450 HP and 600 lb. of Torque with an optimal 40-mile electric range, and an electric version with 600 HP and 850 lb. of torque (available at 0 RPMs) and a up to 300 miles of range.

The 2025 Caterpillar Pickup Is Cool, But May Be Dead On Arrival

Batteries can't last forever. If you own a smartphone, you'll notice that the battery's charge diminishes over time and that you need to plug in your phone more often. But this issue isn't exclusive to smartphone batteries. All batteries have a limited lifespan and eventually need to be replaced. Even home batteries, giant lithium-ion batteries that act as a backup power source for your home, are not immune to the inevitable demise their smaller counterparts face.

How Long Does a Home Battery Last?

Electric automotive technology isn't necessarily a new thing, but it has become substantially more popular in recent years as brands push to lower their overall carbon footprint. A conventional electric car design possesses far fewer moving parts , making the overall drivetrain a lot more efficient when compared to your average ICE design. Couple this with the fact that you don't need any fossil fuels to power an EV, and you'll find that this newer technology is a lot more of a logical choice for new automotive designs. Of course, this puts the debate of which configuration is more enjoyable to the side, as EVs generally have a reputation for being dull and soulless.

Do Electric Cars Have Transmissions?

Around a decade ago, I was asked, for the first and last time, to attend an analyst meeting with the then-CEO of Ford. I told him that if he didn’t understand what Tesla was doing better, he’d lose his job, and the other analysts yelled me down, arguing that Ford was doing fine with electric cars. That CEO was gone in around two years, and now Hyundai has passed both Ford and GM, moving into 2nd place with electric car sales.

Why The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has Resulted In Huge Market Share Gains

Lucid Air has the longest range of any electric vehicle on the market. Range anxiety remains a significant concern for EV shoppers. Practical benefits such as range, cost of ownership, and ease of charging are more influential in driving mainstream EV adoption. Mainstream consumers are no longer swayed primarily by...

Top 10 Electric Vehicles with the Longest Range

"I’ve seen some posts about wind noise at highway speed (60+). I was experiencing that myself and unsure if it was ‘normal’ or an issue. Took it to the local Tesla Service Center, and the Master Tech did a drive with me. 5 minutes into it, he diagnosed the issue. The driver window wasn’t fully sealing and needed adjustment. 2 hours later (with other minor work), the CT is driving as it should - no wind noise! My first experience with the Tesla service department. Top-notch," wrote Duanne Arutti at the Tesla Cybertruck Owners group on Facebook two days ago.

The Cause of Cybertruck's Wind Noise: A Common Issues With Tesla EVs Took The Cybertruck Owner To Tesla Department

Detroit, MI

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Meet the ‘Detroit Electric,’ a 100-Year-Old EV Coupe Henry Ford’s Wife Steered From the Back Seat

The perception of automotive excellence is subjective; the ideal car combines luxury, performance, and innovation to create a lasting impact. American cars have a rich history of setting the standard for automotive excellence, from the Duesenberg Model SJ to the Tesla Roadster. Each vehicle mentioned in the article represents a...

10 American Cars That Set The Standard For Automotive Excellence

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

I have not bought a Craftsman Tool in over three years. My last Craftsman Tool purchase was an impact wrench that I found on sale with a seasonal coupon that was just too good of a deal to pass on at the time. While the impact wrench has served me—as the old saw goes—“Good enough for Government work”, I know now that I could have done better with a Harbor Freight model that tested better for less money.

What Happened to Craftsman Tools for DIY Mechanics

When the refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator debuted earlier this year, there was one glaring omission from both lineups – the presence of a hybrid powertrain option. As Ford Authority reported earlier this month, the automaker stated that this decision was made amid high demand for the hybrid version of the law enforcement-focused Police Interceptor Utility, which comes standard with the electrified option for the new model year. However, that doesn’t mean the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator hybrids are gone forever.

Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Hybrids Will Replace EVs

Whenever I am asked which auto manufacturer I have the most faith in, my answer—first and always—is “Toyota.” However, rest assured, I am not a Toyota fanboy. In fact, I have at times been critical enough of Toyota to rankle a few corporate suits. Why I...

Will Toyota Void Your Warranty…or Worse?

Electric vehicle range estimates have become less of an issue as more models offer driving distances comparable to gas vehicles, but there are still plenty of factors that impact an EV’s efficiency. Driving style, the weather, and more can significantly change an EV’s driving range, but tires are among the most important and impactful vehicle components. Tread patterns, rubber compounds, and rolling resistances can greatly increase or reduce an EV’s range, making tires a crucial consideration for any owner. Sailun Tires, a more than two-decade-old global tire manufacturer, offers a dedicated tire that delivers the range and efficiency EV owners demand. Its new ERange line comes in a variety of sizes with applications for several new EV models and more on the horizon.

Sailun ERange Tires: Performance And Longevity With Extended EV Range

We frequently test-charge EVs in public on DC “fast charge” systems. In most cases, we are disappointed. Our reports, though factual, are picked apart in comments by EV advocates (EVangelists) who feel that we somehow rig the circumstances and the results of the test to cast EVs in a poor light. Here are a few of our past stories on EV charging, most of which are based on our real-world data and experiences.

Public EV “Fast” Charging Is Ridiculously Expensive and Much Slower Than Advertised

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or PHEV, can provide most of the benefits of an electric car in around-town driving while also delivering that seamless road trip experience that we've become accustomed to in gasoline-only (and hybrid) vehicles. The best PHEVs for 2024 offer an acceptable amount of all-electric driving...

Here Are The Affordable Plug-In Hybrid Crossovers With The Most Range

MILAN (Reuters) – Luxury sports car maker Ferrari on Monday announced two new warranty extension schemes allowing owners of its hybrid models to have the batteries of their vehicles replaced at given times. The move aims to help owners preserve the resale value of their Ferraris as batteries, which...

Ferrari launches battery replacement scheme to preserve performance, value of its cars

California State

You may have missed it but there was a huge fire resulting from a Tesla Semi truck crash in California forcing, due to the release of toxic chemicals, the closure of one of California’s highways in both directions. This has brought up questions and concerns about the technology particularly since the two week effort to put out a fire at a lithium ion storage facility already had people in the area concerned about the technology.

How One Semi Fire May Have Badly Damaged Tesla’s Commercial Truck Business

The refreshed SUV will debut on Sept. 4. The XC90's electric successor, the EX90, arrives in dealers later this year. "A new iteration of the hybrid Volvo XC90" will debut in a live-streamed event Sept. 4, the Swedish automaker announced Wednesday. This is likely to be a refreshed version of...

Refreshed Volvo XC90 hybrid debuts Sept. 4

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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The Battery(s) Is the Achilles' Heel Of The Electric Car But New Tech Is Coming

In a recent Business Insider column, they report on a Tesla Buyer who freaked out when he went through a carwash, wrecked his battery, and was...

The Battery(s) Is the Achilles' Heel Of The Electric Car But New Tech Is Coming

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