All In One Electric Vehicle Guide

MIT Technology Review Solid-state batteries can use a wide range of chemistries, but a leading candidate for commercialization uses lithium metal. Quantumscape, for one, is focused on that technology and raised hundreds of millions in funding before going public in 2020. The company has a deal with Volkswagen that could put its batteries in cars by 2025. But completely reinventing batteries has proved difficult, and lithium-metal batteries have seen concerns about degradation over time, as well ... read more

I personally wouldnt buy one unless youve an independent nearby who specialises in Lexus/hybrid/prestige brands. These arent big sellers and most independent garages will have never worked on one let alone have any specialist tools or diagnostic equipment. Surely, if it is one of the more mainstream Lexus hybrids (IS, RX, GS etc) any Toyota dealer would be able to service it?. After all, the self charging hybrid system works in exactly the same way on both brands. In fact, isn't a RAV4 hybrid ... read more

Electric car repairs, servicing and maintenance: a complete guideThere are many benefits associated with electric cars, and one of them is that they generally require less and less frequent maintenance than a diesel or petrol vehicle. The main reason for this is that EVs have much fewer moving parts under the metal.They do still require maintenance, however, and it's just as important to ensure your EV gets its regular check-ups, in order to preserve manufacturer warranty cover, as well as ... read more

13 electric cars with the longest rangeThe longest range electric cars are perfect for those long commutes or family road trips. Recharging on the open road isn't the most convenient thing right now, certainly not compared to filling up with gas, and the fewer stops you need to make the smoother your journeys will be. Especially in areas where charging infrastructure is... not the best.While the cheapest electric cars typically offer under 200 miles of range, there are cars that can do a heck ... read more

BMW says Goodbye to Electric Cars; it has now Solved the Problem of Hydrogen EnginesIt seems like hydrogen engines could be the next big thing in the world of cars. While electric vehicles (EVs) have been in the spotlight for zero-emission efforts, hydrogen-powered cars have been in the shadows.Electric vehicle companies aim to dominate the market by 2030, but hydrogen engines are grabbing a share now. Hydrogen cars are similar to EVs but come with a cool feature called a hydrogen fuel cell, ... read more

Solid-state batteries: inside the race to transform the science of electric vehiclesWorking in the dry room at Deakin Universitys Battery Research and Innovation Hub is no day at the beach.[Its] more desert than beach, says its general manager, Dr Timothy Khoo. At the beach, you at least still get the moisture coming in.The 150m2 dry room is, as far as Khoo knows, the largest in Australia for research purposes and essential to work prototyping and testing the next generation of batteries.Its ... read more

New Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 2020 reviewThe boot lid is now electrically operated. While the volume is on a par with manyrivals, the opening is small - though the Model 3 looks like a hatchback, it isnt. The front boot, meanwhile, has shrunken slightly. This is because some of the space has now been occupied by a new feature to the Model 3: a heat pump.First used by Tesla on its Model Y, a heat pump takes the place of the previous resistive heater. Put simply, the new system works a ... read more

TopSpeed Paramount to any long road trip is the art of planning ahead. Perhaps the most important factor to consider is the vehicle you will be traveling in. Fuel economy, cargo capacity, auto cruise control capabilities, and an entertaining infotainment system are all features that make any long road trip ahead quite relaxing for all those involved. With the introduction of hybrid cars in the United States in 1999, long road trips have become much more economical in lieu of their ... read more

TopSpeed Paramount to any long road trip is the art of planning ahead. Perhaps the most important factor to consider is the vehicle you will be traveling in. Fuel economy, cargo capacity, auto cruise control capabilities, and an entertaining infotainment system are all features that make any long road trip ahead quite relaxing for all those involved. With the introduction of hybrid cars in the United States in 1999, long road trips have become much more economical in lieu of their ... read more

Hydrogen cars wont overtake electric vehicles because theyre hampered by the laws ofscienceHydrogen has long been touted as the future for passenger cars. The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which simply runs on pressurised hydrogen from a fuelling station, produces zero carbon emissions from its exhaust. It can be filled as quickly as a fossil-fuel equivalent and offers a similar driving distance to petrol. It has some heavyweight backing, with Toyota for instance launching the ... read more

The ultimate guide to road tripping with an electric carUpdate: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The past couple of years have changed the travel world in many ways, but two things stand out to me: road trips and electric cars.Early in the pandemic, we saw road trips take the spotlight during a coronavirus-fueled dip in air travel. Even after vaccines helped air travel rebound, many travelers still prefer to take the great American road trip when ... read more

EV Tax Credit 2024: Rules and Qualifications for Electric Vehicle PurchasesPeople who buy new electric vehicles may be eligible for a tax credit as high as $7,500, and used electric car buyers may qualify for up to $4,000 in tax breaks.New this year, consumers can choose between claiming a nonrefundable credit on their tax returns or transferring the credit to the dealer to lower the price of the car at the point of sale, giving taxpayers more flexibility in how to apply the benefit.However, ... read more

Troubleshooting: Common Charging System Issues and CausesUndercharging/Not ChargingThese days, the charging system not putting out enough power to keep up with the demands of the car is the most common failure. Often times the first indication of a problem is headlights that get noticeablybrighter when you step on the gas and rev the motor. Typically the battery icon will light on your dashboard if the charging system power drops below 12 volts.If the system fails completely for some reason, ... read more

Top 5 Tips For Electric and Hybrid Vehicles to Maximize EfficiencyMaintain Your CarWhile electric cars need less maintenance than gasoline ones, poor upkeep can have the same detrimental effect on efficiency, regardless of fuel type. Make sure youve been following manufacturer-suggested service intervals for your car, and perform weekly checks on things like coolant levels and tire pressures. While electric cars dont have an engine to keep cool, many use liquid cooling to keep the battery pack, ... read more

Hybrid car batteries explainedIf your knowledge of batteries extends about as far as Im pretty sure the TV remote takes double-As, the world of electrified vehicles - hybrids, plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) and pure electric vehicles (EVs) - and the batteries they use may all seem a bit foreign.For those new to the subject, its actually quite easy to get your head around.Hybrids and PHEVs use both a traditional petrol-powered internal-combustion engine (ICE) and a battery-powered electric ... read more

How electric cars are charged and how far they go: your questions answeredHow electric cars are charged and how far they go: your questions answeredBy Justin RowlattChief environment correspondentThe announcement that the UK is to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, a full decade earlier than planned, has prompted hundreds of questions from anxious drivers. Im going to try to answer some of the main ones weve had sent in to the BBC.How do you charge an electric car at home?The ... read more

Did BYD Overtake Tesla as World's Biggest EV Seller? That Depends on How You Count 34 photosPhoto: Tesla/BYD/edited by autoevolutionBYD celebrated selling 134,036 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in June. For the Financial Times and Nikkei Asia, that has settled the controversy around who is the worlds largest EV seller: they have written that the Chinese titan has beaten Tesla and is now number one. According to Nikkei Asia, BYD has sold 641,000 new vehicles so far this year. The problem is how you ... read more

Cost to Replace an EV BatteryEV Battery Replacement Cost Battery technology is changing at an astounding rate. The cost of batteries is going down and expected to continue to drop. Plus, EV battery packs have a warranty from the automaker of eight years or 100,000 miles. Add to that the fact that todays batteries are built to last longer than the cars they serve. Chances are that you will sell your EV for another zero-emission vehicle long before you need to replace the battery.But thats not ... read more

9 SUVs with Best Sound Systems (Bose, Harman Kardon, etc.)While an SUVs engine may be its brain and its chassis the body, your SUVs sound system is the rhythmic heart that sets the emotional tone of the ride.With each new years SUV lineup, more and more leading car manufacturers are focusing on the audio experience, partnering with some key audio engineers like Bose, Harmon, Revel, and Meridian.This article explores the mid-sized and full-sized SUVs with the best stock sound systems and speaker ... read more

Addressing the range anxiety of battery electric vehicles with charging en routeSources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Accessed November 12, 2021).Emissions from Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles. https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric_emissions.html. (Alternative Fuels Data Center, Accessed November 12, 2021).Andwari, A. M., Pesiridis, A., Rajoo, S., Martinez-Botas, R. & ... read more