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The electric era is upon us. Are you ready? Our tips, explainers, news, and reviews will help you drive into the future with an EV.

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The electric era is upon us. Are you ready? Our tips, explainers, news, and reviews will help you drive into the future with an EV.

Will EVs Break the US Electrical Grid? Not With These Changes, MIT Study Says

EVs will certainly tax the US electrical grid, but there are ways to avoid a meltdown, according to MIT researchers, who push for more strategic charging at home and at work.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Not a Fan of Dashboard Touch Screens? Hyundai Vows to Keep Physical Buttons

Hard buttons are easier to locate and use when driving, according to Hyundai, which plans to keep them intact until we have more reliable autonomous driving technology.

By Emily Dreibelbis

US EV Sales Hit New Record, And People Are Buying More Than Just Teslas

Although gas-powered cars still dominate, EVs are gaining in popularity in the US, thanks in part to federal tax credits and more affordable vehicles.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Acer E-Bike's Portable Battery Also Charges Your Phone

The ebii smart e-bike features AI-powered tech that adapts to the user and their riding conditions.

By Stephanie Mlot

Visiting China's Capital City? Don't Be Surprised If Your Taxi Has No Driver

Search engine giant Baidu wins permit to expand its robotaxi service to Beijing, the city's first, as the company continues its quest to build the world's largest autonomous ride-hailing fleet.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Kia Offers Early Peek at 2024 EV9, the First Mass Market 3-Row Electric SUV

Electrification has largely focused on sedans and midsized SUVs to date, but Kia ushers in a new era with a spacious electric SUV that seats up to seven.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Porsche Leaks Plans For New All-Electric Flagship SUV

Capitalizing on the growing popularity of both electrics and SUVs, Porsche will launch a high-tech, fast-charging vehicle "positioned above" the forthcoming Cayenne and Macan EV SUVs.

By Emily Dreibelbis

BMW Teases First All-Electric 5 Series Sedan: The i5 Arrives Oct. 2023

The German automaker shared a photo of its newest EV under wraps, which will also come in a plug-in hybrid and performance variant when it launches globally this fall.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Waze EV Drivers Rejoice: Enhanced Charging Station Data Is Coming

Today, Waze began surfacing electric vehicle charger details in select countries, bringing it more on-par with what Google Maps and PlugShare have offered for years.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Rivian Invites 'Thousands' To Configure EVs for Delivery, Though Many Still Waiting Years

The newest crop of reservation holders will now receive their R1T electric pickups in a few months. Here are the factors separating them from the rest of the estimated 100,000 pre-orders in the backlog.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Audi's Electric Mountain Bike Costs $10,000

The design is inspired by Audio's RS Q e-tron Dakar off roader.

By Matthew Humphries

Head Out on the Highway: First Look at Lightship's Electric RV

The L1 from Lightship, a startup founded by two former Tesla employees, propels itself down the highway to achieve 'near zero' drag. Here's a first look at the minimalist recreational vehicle.

By Emily Dreibelbis

US Investigates Tesla Over Steering Wheels Falling Off Model Y EVs

US authorities have learned of two incidents involving steering wheels falling off inside the cars while they were being driven, thanks to a missing retaining bolt.

By Michael Kan

Tesla Slashes Prices Yet Again, This Time on Model S, Model X

This is Tesla's fifth price adjustment in 2023 alone, which may give some potential buyers pause over concerns their desired vehicle could be significantly cheaper a few weeks from now.

By Stephanie Mlot

Tesla Recalls 3,470 Model Y Cars After Finding Loose Bolts

Bolts in the second-row seat back frames may not be securely tightened.

By Marco Marcelline

Ford Focuses on Less Aggressive Self-Driving Targets With 'Latitude AI' Division

Latitude AI hires 550 people who used to work for the now-defunct Argo AI, an autonomous vehicle startup that was prepping Level 4 self-driving tech. Latitude AI will focus on Level 2 and 3.

By Stephanie Mlot

Qualcomm Pushes to Put 5G in Cars With Second-Gen Snapdragon Auto System

Qualcomm says its new Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 module will help bring media streaming, cloud gaming, and other connected services to cars.

By Eric Zeman

Ready for Video Conference Calls in Your Car? Mercedes Is

Mercedes and partners prepare to bring enterprise-grade video calls to the dashboard.

By Eric Zeman

Mercedes Previews Entertainment-Heavy MB.OS, With Google, Nvidia on Board

Nvidia and Google will contribute to the upcoming platform, which promises more entertainment, improved navigation, OTA updates, and in-vehicle purchases to fund it all.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Carmakers Are Switching to Cheaper EV Batteries, But There's a Big Trade-Off

Rivian, Tesla, and Ford are embracing LFP batteries, which are cheap and abundant but offer lackluster range in cold weather. And customers generally aren't told which type they're getting.

By Emily Dreibelbis