Best electric trucks: haul without paying for gas
There are now a number of excellent electric trucks out there. But is one of those electric trucks the best? Here's a rundown of the best out there right now......»»
Former Apple hardware engineer joins Rivian
A former Apple hardware engineer, who worked at the company for over a decade, has recently joined the automaker Rivian.A former Apple engineer has joined the automaker Rivian, known for its electric vehiclesWhile he was employed by Apple, Jeff Alves.....»»
Ineos delays Fusilier battery-electric SUV
Production of the Fusilier, a smaller vehicle than the Grenadier 4x4 that the company started selling last year, had been expected to begin in 2027......»»
The best Audi EV so far? We drive the 2025 Q6 e-tron SUV
We drive Audi's new 800-volt EV ahead of US deliveries in Q4 2024. Enlarge / Audi took the lead on developing VW Group's new Premium Platform Electric, and its first EV to use PPE is the 2025 Q6 e-tron. (credit: Audi) Au.....»»
Turn almost any bike into an e-bike with the Clip
Dead simple to use, the Clip offers up to 12 miles of electric range for your bike. Enlarge / The Clip attached to a late-90s vintage mountain bike. (credit: Eric Bangeman) Shortly after World War II, a French manufactur.....»»
Researchers use AI to accelerate the chase for safer, better batteries
As the clean transition drives uptake of electric vehicles and energy storage for an electricity grid with ever greater dependence on variable renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, the danger from battery fires grows as well. To limit this.....»»
Rivian CEO Scaringe expects U.S. EV growth to pick up with more model choices
RJ Scaringe, speaking at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference, said there aren't enough compelling electric vehicles to get more U.S. customers out of their internal combustion models......»»
Jeep’s first EV is the 600 horsepower, 300-mile-range Wagoneer S
Jeep invented the luxury SUV in 1963. Now it's made an electric one. Enlarge / Jeep is ready to join the electric SUV fray with the new Wagoneer S, which goes on sale later this year. (credit: Jeep) The Jeep brand has f.....»»
Hyundai NA chief Jose Muñoz on EV growth, U.S. investment and product strategy
The automaker is committed to electric vehicles but will pour new resources into growing its hybrid mix......»»
Jeep joins the EV party with the 600-horsepower Wagoneer S
The first all-electric Jeep for the U.S. market is an upscale Wagoneer model with 600 horsepower......»»
Kia EV3 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Can the EV3 take out Hyundai’s best EV?
The Kia EV3 has been announced, and it's set to be Kia's cheapest electric car to date. But how does it compare with the Hyundai Ioniq 5?.....»»
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV shows GM can make a car for the masses
GM's latest Ultium-based EV is ready for the road. Enlarge / Until the Bolt returns, this is Chevrolet's entry-level electric car, the Equinox EV. (credit: Michael Teo Van Runkle) Chevrolet provided flights from Los Ange.....»»
Chevy highlights Equinox EV"s familiarity, value to win over buyers
Chevy is trying to help ease the electric transition for consumers by using a familiar name and emphasizing the value offered at a $35,000 price point......»»
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally first drive: old pony learns new trick
Ford looks to maintain interest in its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV with a new breed of performance model......»»
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally proves sideways is the best way
Ford's rally-inspired EV proves that sometimes a gimmick can be great. Enlarge / The Mustang Mach-E Rally is the latest version of Ford's electric crossover. It features plenty of power and a new drive mode, as well as plenty of.....»»
Used Teslas are getting very cheap, but buying one can be risky
As used Teslas drop in price, are they a bargain or buyer beware? Enlarge / Used Tesla Model 3s can be had for less than $20,000 now. (credit: Getty Images) The launch of a new electric vehicle these days is invariably m.....»»
Volkswagen ID7 EV, with a likely high price tag, would be tough sell, dealers say
2024 was supposed to be the year in which Volkswagen's U.S. electric vehicle offerings would have expanded from just the ID4 compact crossover to a trio of EVs. A delay is changing that......»»
This is Cadillac’s new entry-level EV, the $54,000 Optiq crossover
Cadillac tells Ars how it differentiated the Optiq from the Chevrolet Equinox. Enlarge / The Cadillac Optiq is the brand's next EV, slotting underneath the electric Lyriq in the range. (credit: Michael Teo Van Runkle) Ea.....»»
VW says it will build $21,756 BEVs alone after Renault talks collapsed
VW said it will build battery-electric cars priced at €20,000 ($21,756) in Europe without a partner and would rely on a high degree of localization in the region to cut transport routes of components and reduce emissions......»»
Tesla settles fatal crash suit as another jury trial loomed
Tesla Inc. has reached a deal to resolve a lawsuit over the death of a Model S passenger in a fiery 2016 crash, marking the second time in two months the electric-vehicle maker has avoided a jury trial in California over a fatal wreck......»»
Study shows plant hydraulics create streaming electric potential in sync with biological clock
When plants draw water from their roots to nourish their stems and leaves, they produce an electric potential that could be harnessed as a renewable energy source. However, like all living things, plants are subject to a circadian rhythm—the biolog.....»»