BMW, Volvo passes Tesla on bidirectional charging
Bidirectional charging allows EVs to not only receive power from the electric grid to charge the battery but also to send power back to the grid......»»
As Tesla’s European sales plummet 36% in August, automakers warn EV market now on ‘continual downward trajectory’
As Tesla’s European sales plummet 36% in August, automakers warn EV market now on ‘continual downward trajectory’.....»»
Deals: M3 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, M2 iPad Air $630, Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Watch Ultra $449, more
Make sure you dive into our roundup of the best iPhone 16 case deals before delivery day tomorrow as well as this collection of our favorite wall chargers to hit that max up to 45W USB-C charging, but for now it’s on to the deals. We have straight.....»»
Editorial: Elon Musk plays politics at Tesla"s risk
Most auto executives maintain strict boundaries in public settings, and the box is there for a good reason......»»
You can now charge your General Motors EV at a Tesla Supercharger
Owners of a General Motors-built EV can now charge at any Tesla Supercharger station after buying an adapter......»»
Your Samsung phone could lose wireless charging if the company doesn’t pay up
A court has ruled that Samsung has infringed on wireless charging patents and will have to pay a fine if they want to keep using it. The post Your Samsung phone could lose wireless charging if the company doesn’t pay up appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Ford adds karaoke to pass time while charging, road-tripping
The touchscreen only displays song lyrics when the vehicle is parked but lets passengers control the experience via smartphone while in motion......»»
Partial automation technology encourages distraction, IIHS finds
Automated driving systems in a Volvo and Tesla increased complacency, even among experienced drivers......»»
Volvo plans 10 new, updated models in next 2 years
Retailers at a meeting with CEO Jim Rowan in South Carolina got to drive the battery-powered Volvo EX90 crossover......»»
iOS 18 gives your iPhone a super-handy charging feature. Here’s how it works
iOS 18 gives your iPhone a super-handy charging feature. Here’s how it works.....»»
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Joining a host of ongoing exclusive offers we have for 9to5 readers on new iPhone 16 cases from SANDMARC, Burton Goods, and the Arc Bumper Cases, among others, today it’s all about Apple Watch Ultra 2, iMac, and huge savings on iPad Pro. Alongside.....»»
New standards and better technology are improving wireless EV charging
The speed, power density and efficiency of wireless charging are increasing at the same time engineers are finding ways to reduce weight. New standards aim to ensure charging works regardless of vehicle brand or equipment manufacturer......»»
GM EVs gain access to Tesla Superchargers — with $225 adapter
The Tesla-designed North American Charging Standard connector will be built into future GM electric vehicles......»»
iOS 18 will warn you when you’re using a slow iPhone charger
iOS 18 includes a couple of notable changes to iPhone battery health and charging settings. Apple has added more charging limit settings for iPhone 15 users, along with information about when you’re using a slow charger. more….....»»
Apple regains crown as sole winner of American Satisfaction Index, HP passes Samsung
In 2023, Samsung broke Apple’s 20-year streak of winning first place in the American Customer Satisfaction Index for personal computers by forcing a tie. This year Apple has returned to ruling the category while HP won second, knocking Samsung down.....»»
Tesla’s Superchargers open up to GM EVs today—adapters needed
The adapter will cost $225. Enlarge / The Hummer EV and its gargantuan 205 kWh pack is among the GM EVs that gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network today. (credit: GMC) Starting today, electric vehicles made by Ge.....»»
This Garmin solar-charging smartwatch is $100 off today
The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is a self-sufficient smartwatch packed with features that make it perfect for hiking. It's on sale now at Amazon......»»
iOS 18 gives your iPhone a super-handy charging feature. Here’s how it works
iOS 18 is packed with new features and updates, including a new tool that should make charging your iPhone easier than ever......»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 16: Why is the EV market shifting away from Tesla in Silicon Valley?
The EV market is shifting away from Tesla in Silicon Valley......»»
In-car payments for EV charging can ease some reliability issues
Companies are enabling drivers to pay for charging from inside the vehicle......»»
The state of solid-state batteries: We may be on the cusp of an EV revolution
Electric vehicles may finally be on the cusp of unlocking up to 1,000 miles of range and faster charging speeds, through solid-state battery tech......»»