Hybrid vehicles have become the bridge between gasoline and electric power, offering efficiency, quiet operation, and reduced ...
A 2017 Toyota Prius needs a new battery. A salvage pack with 40k miles has been sitting, while a 100k-mile pack is fresh.
Cost remains one of the biggest challenges of electric vehicles and the single most expensive piece in an EV is the battery, followed by the power electronics module (PEM) and drive units. Electricity ...
Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...
DAEJEON — A fire at a government data center in Daejeon on Friday destroyed 384 lithium-ion battery packs inside the building, officials confirmed Saturday. “All 384 battery packs installed on both ...
Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...
Chinese manufacturing giant BYD has unveiled a new energy storage system which boasts record-breaking capacity, double that of a Tesla Megapack, and with the potential to lead another reduction in ...
Car shoppers today have a variety of options when deciding on their ideal vehicle. Beyond just picking a brand, model, and body style, they now have to choose whether they want a gas-powered car, an ...
Tesla has issued a recall for its Powerwall 2 battery units sold between November 2020 and June 2022 over a potential risk of battery fire. When it comes to Tesla, we are used to seeing vehicle ...