Three-Row VW ID. Buzz Doesn't Have Many Direct Competitors in US, but Alternatives Exist
AEHRA Said Its BEVs Will Have a Repairable Battery Pack, But Will They Really?
4 Jun 2023, 06:51 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / I have contacted both the Italian company and its battery supplier and heard nothing from them so far, but their proposition is groundbreaking.
Jim Farley Is Worried About the Dumb Range Strategy for BEVs – So Should You
24 May 2023, 10:56 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The Ford CEO said that these massive battery packs we are seeing will not be profitable. What about replacing them when they die?
BEVs Are Dying Earlier Than They Should – And You Already Know Why
22 May 2023, 12:56 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / S&P Global Mobility just pointed out that battery electric cars are leaving the US fleet sooner than vehicles with combustion engines.
For BEVs Not to Be Rich People's Toys, We Need Feasible Battery Pack Replacement Plans
12 May 2023, 22:24 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / It is clear that they will eventually need to be replaced, but nobody so far has said how they plan to keep older BEVs running.
Driven: 2023 Jeep Avenger – The First of Its Kind
7 May 2023, 20:03 UTC · By: Dragos Baltateanu / With a name worthy of a superhero, the Jeep Avenger makes history. It is the first fully-electric car in the Jeep range. Sadly, it will not come to the USA
BEVs Will Remain Rich People Toys If Carmakers Ignore Limited Lifespan of Battery Packs
5 May 2023, 18:46 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Some customers are being unpleasantly surprised by maintenance costs with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – and that is just the beginning.
When It Comes to Range, Combustion Engine Cars and Electric Vehicles Are Not Comparable
29 Apr 2023, 22:15 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / There are so many differences in how these machines work that perhaps the fairest way to treat them is with different methods.
Georgia's Newest Gold Mine Is an EV Battery Recycling Plant
22 Apr 2023, 19:08 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / As battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) continue to grow in popularity, making sure they can remain green even after their lifespan ends is paramount
Modified Nissan Ariya Needs Diesel-Powered Help for Pole-to-Pole EV Expedition
22 Apr 2023, 16:02 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A courageous couple decided to slightly modify a Nissan Ariya and take it on the journey of a lifetime. But it can’t happen without burning dinosaur leftovers
NYC Parking Garage Collapse Is a Scary Warning About Heavier Cars
21 Apr 2023, 11:09 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The building already had six open property violations, but the heavier vehicles sold nowadays must have played a role in the disaster
RAM 1500 REV 229-kWh Battery Pack May Weigh More Than the Hummer EV's
6 Apr 2023, 11:47 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Stellantis did not reveal if the disclosed 229 kWh refers to usable or gross capacity, but the electric pickup truck’s battery pack will be heavy anyway
Horacio Pagani Does Not Shy Away From Saying His Family's Tesla Is a Problem
5 Apr 2023, 19:35 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / According to the founder of Pagani Automobili, he and his family never drive the BEV more than 200 kilometers because its charge may leave them stranded
Why Your Quad-Motor Rivian Officially Has 872 HP
1 Apr 2023, 20:58 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Is your brand-new Rivian more powerful than the manufacturer let us believe? It is and it isn’t. Let’s dive in and find out what’s up with the extra 37 hp
This Is Why Battery Pack Lifespan Studies Are (Still) Not Trustworthy
31 Mar 2023, 21:09 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / One day, assessments such as the one performed by Recurrent may answer some questions about how much battery packs will last, but not now
Mercedes-Benz Follows in Tesla's and GM's Footsteps, Secures Raw EV Battery Materials
27 Mar 2023, 20:37 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The German automaker is serious about its plans to completely electrify its fleet. So, to make sure it follows through, the brand found a reliable partner
Polestar's Referral Program Is Back, Here's What Freebies You Can Get
27 Mar 2023, 14:50 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Chinese-owned Swedish automaker wants more customers, so it wants you to convince friends and family to switch. There are goodies involved
With 500-Wh/Kg Cell, Amprius Shows (Again) How Far We Are from Mature Battery Tech
25 Mar 2023, 11:17 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Amprius started delivering these cells in February 2022, but they are still not available for the car industry, which may have to do with longevity
Porsche Believes the Future Is Digital and Is Hiring
24 Mar 2023, 23:23 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Stuttgart-based automaker thinks its vehicles must be joined by a corresponding virtual experience and needs more people to make it happen
The Contradictions of the Battery Electric Car
21 Mar 2023, 14:43 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / New battery technology should help to fix them, but will that arrive in time to save the concept on which so many are betting?
Why Toyota's New CEO Is Right to Prioritize Hydrogen-Powered Cars
21 Mar 2023, 10:21 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Battery-electric vehicles are perceived as being the future of personal and commercial transport. But there are other EVs out there worth exploring