Norway has more EVs than gasoline cars on the road. Why?
According to new reports, Norway now has more electric vehicles on its road than gas-powered cars. But why is that, and what can the U.S. learn from it?.....»»
Redwood Materials will recycle Toyota"s spent hybrid batteries
Redwood Materials says Toyota deal marks the first time an automaker will use recycled battery materials from its cars in new vehicles......»»
Who should collect, manage and have access to data from the oceans?
Research institutions from Norway and other countries have collected a great amount of data from the northern oceans in recent years. Many people want access to this information......»»
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N makes one of the coolest EVs ready for the track
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N brings track-ready features to one of the better electric cars out there -- plus it looks a whole lot cooler......»»
Decarbonizing Australia"s transport system could solve significant public health challenge
The road transport system is responsible for almost 20% of Australia's fossil fuel emissions. Transport emissions have increased nearly 60% since 1990 and Australia's per capita road transport emissions are 45% higher than the OECD average......»»
National Transportation Safety Board wants anti-speeding tech in new cars
The NTSB issued the recommendation after determining a deadly crash in suburban Las Vegas was caused by excessive speeding, drug-impaired driving and Nevada's failure to hold the driver accountable despite numerous speeding citations......»»
iPhone 15 wireless charging apparently broken in many GM cars with iOS 17.1
While iOS 17.1.1 last week was released to fix iPhone 15 wireless charging problems for BMW drivers, the same can’t be said for GM drivers. A number of GM drivers have taken to Reddit and other online forums to report that they are unable to wirele.....»»
Bosch"s "innovative" mild hybrid system for Mercedes proves costly for supplier
Mercedes lost around 5 percent of its projected sales, equivalent to 100,000 cars, during the third quarter as output of the GLC and the E-Class models were reduced due to supply issues with the 48-volt system......»»
California rules set onboard diagnostic road map for EVs
The California Air Resources Board has adopted a set of requirements that add transparency and uniformity to electric vehicle diagnostic data such as a driver-accessible display of the battery's state of health and charging speed......»»
In 2026, EVs will have an industry standard diagnostic system
Electric vehicles on the road do not have an industry standard onboard diagnostic system. Most have some diagnostic capabilities, but they all work differently. That will change in 2026 when a standard diagnostic system for EVs debuts......»»
Tesla Model S vs. Porsche Taycan: turning heads and snapping necks
The Tesla Model S may be one of the better-known electric cars, but there are other high-end EVs out there -- like the Porsche Taycan. Which is better?.....»»
Five big carmakers beat lawsuits alleging infotainment systems invade privacy
Cars downloading text messages from phones doesn't violate state privacy law. Enlarge / Infotainment system in a 2016 Ford Escape. (credit: Getty Images | Todd Korol ) A federal appeals court rejected lawsuits that alleg.....»»
Police Arrest Pirate Site Operators Following 3-Year Investigation
Following a three-year investigation involving a prosecutor's office, a police economic crime unit, and a regional police force, three men linked to piracy portal Ogladaj (Watch) have been arrested in Poland. Police say they seized luxury cars, silve.....»»
SiriusXM boosts mobile app in a bid for users beyond the driver"s seat
A spiffed-up mobile app that can be used in cars via mirroring products such as Apple CarPlay, along with other changes including new branding, are part of a push for younger users, a population SiriusXM said makes up 25 percent of the available list.....»»
Wireless CarPlay now rolling out to more Hyundai and Kia cars … sort of
A few months ago, we reported on the convoluted wireless CarPlay situation for Hyundai and Kia owners. Essentially, lower-trim cars from the automakers have supported wireless CarPlay for years, but higher-end trims with integrated navigation have no.....»»
GM"s Cruise to recall 950 driverless cars after accident involving pedestrian
The recall is because the collision detection subsystem of the Cruise Automated Driving Systems software may improperly respond after a crash, NHTSA said......»»
Waze now warns drivers about roads prone to car accidents
Google-owned navigation app Waze has just launched crash history alerts to let drivers know when they're approaching a crash-prone road......»»
Ram adding extended-range EV, freshens 1500 with new engines
The 2025 Ramcharger has a gasoline engine that charges the battery, creating nearly double the range of the standard fully electric Ram 1500 REV......»»
The brutality of this EV crash test was shocking, but both cars passed
Counting our blessings after a crash course in vehicle safety. Enlarge (credit: Mercedes-Benz) Mercedes-Benz provided flights from New York to Stuttgart, Germany, and a night in a hotel so Alex could visit the Mercedes t.....»»
NASA"s robotic prospectors are helping scientists understand what asteroids are made of, setting the stage for mining
The cars, cellphones, computers and televisions that people in the U.S. use every day require metals like copper, cobalt and platinum to build. Demand from the electronics industry for these metals is only rising, and companies are constantly searchi.....»»
Kia EV4: design, rumored pricing, release date, and more
Kia is set to release a few more cars in its EV lineup -- including the Kia EV4, which it recently unveiled a concept version of......»»