Everyone Is Afraid Of EV Battery Degradation. It’s All The Nissan Leaf’s Fault
The Leaf made battery degradation look terrifying, but most modern EVs are not aging the same way.
The Leaf made battery degradation look terrifying, but most modern EVs are not aging the same way.
A California radiologist who drove his Tesla Model Y off a 250-foot cliff in an attempt to kill his family has had his charges dismissed after doctors say he is “doing well” in a mental health program. Dharmesh Patel was charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with Read more
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require driverless commercial vehicles to carry cameras plus two additional sensor types — a mandate Tesla’s camera-only Robotaxi can’t meet. The proposed law, S1677, would effectively lock Tesla out of the most densely populated US state unless it adds the radar Read more
MG’s semi-solid-state batteries will not be exclusive to EVs, with plans to launch three new plug-in hybrid SUVs equipped with the new battery tech. First up will be the MG ZS PHEV, set to go on sale in 2027.
I caught Scout’s electric Traveler and Terra in the wild. They have a lot to offer, but the company’s road ahead is far from smooth.
A common misconception of anti-EV proponents is that the batteries used in the vehicles are detrimental to the environment and that they cause more waste than they are worth. But a look at Tesla’s battery recycling efforts last year shows the company is doing more than ever to recover materials Read more
Two California teens thought they were taking a robotaxi home. Waymo quietly called the cops.
BYD took the covers off its new drop-top electric sports car at the Goodwood FOS. The Denza Z packs over 1,500 hp and can recharge in as little as 5 minutes, but it’s not cheap.
The Highlander EV was supposed to arrive by the end of this year. It will now have a new launch timeline.
Flux Power has released SkyEMS 3.0, the latest version of its fleet energy-management platform for lithium-ion battery packs. The update centers on customizable dashboards, AI-driven analytics and battery-health monitoring, all of which is designed to give operators a configurable view of how their batteries are charging, working and aging. Flux Read more