Electric Vehicles with the Best Sound Systems for Immersive Audio Experiences
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
The EV Maintenance Checklist: Essential Tasks for Long-Term Performance
Electric Car Maintenance: Everything You Need to KnowElectric motors have far fewer moving parts than internal combustion engines. This means electric cars often require far less maintenance (and can be cheaper to operate) than their gas-burning counterparts. Still, EVs require regular maintenance. This includes familiar tasks such as rotating the tires, replacing various fluids, and changing out cabin air filters. There are also a number of EV-specific services that drivers of these ... read more
Revolutionizing Your Commute: EV Conversion Tips for Gas Car Owners
Converting Your Gas-Powered Car to ElectricUpgrading from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle (EV) comes with many benefits. Not only are EVs better for the environment, but they also last longer, and customers can save money in the long run after making the switch. Sometimes, however, there are barriers to putting down that initial investment, and potential buyers are turning to EV conversion for a more cost-effective option.How is a gas-powered car converted into an electric one, you ... read more
Eco-Friendly Driving Habits: Tips for Minimizing Your EV's Carbon Footprint
Teslas carbon footprint is finally coming into focus, and its bigger than the company let on in the pastTesla released its 2022 Impact Report this week, and it gives the clearest picture yet of the electric car companys carbon footprint. Tesla disclosed numbers on its supply chainemissionsfor the first time, which makes its overall carbon footprint much bigger than it has reported in the past.Last year, the company only disclosed how much greenhouse gas pollution it generated from its direct ... read more
Are electric cars losing value?
EV Sales Are in a Slump Why Arent More Car Buyers Going Electric?The EV revolution is losing momentum: After electric car sales soared in 2022, interest among buyers has underwhelmed and plans for a rapid transition away from gas-powered cars could be in jeopardy.While the EV market has grown in 2023, sales aren't rising as fast as expected, even with new model launches and price cuts and generous tax credits lowering costs for buyers. Automakers are taking notice and acting accordingly.In ... read more
What is the problem with Toyota hybrid cars?
Hybrid Cars Problems: 9 Known Issues (Explained)Hybrid vehicles have been around for over two decades and they are definitely more convenient than EVs, in terms of pricing and range, but is that all we should look for in a sustainable vehicle?Here are 9 common problems with hybrid vehicles that you should know about.You should first familiarize yourself with the many types of hybrid car technologies.Weve previously looked at problems with electric cars now lets turn to PHEVs.1. Battery ... read more
Rivian R1T vs. GMC Hummer EV: Electric Pickup Trucks: Powerhouse Performance
I've driven all 3 electric pickup trucks on the market here's why I'd buy the Rivian R1T over the F-150 Lightning or Hummer EVI drove all three electric pickup trucks on sale in the US.The Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning, and GMC Hummer EV are three very different takes on the electric truck.They all offer more than 300 miles of range and lots of interesting features.Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. ... read more
Understanding EV Batteries: Maintenance, Care, and Replacement Guide
The Ultimate Guide to EV Battery Maintenance and Repair: Maximize Your Electric Cars RangeFollow Cars of Electric on Google NewsAre you tired of your electric cars limited range? Do you worry about the cost and hassle of replacing a damaged EV battery? The truth is, electric vehicle battery repair, refurbishment, and maintenance can help you save money, maximize your cars performance, and extend its lifespan. In this ultimate guide, well explore everything you need to know about EV battery ... read more
Electric Vehicle Driver's Education: Preparing for a New Era of Transportation
Electric vehicleVehicle propelled by one or more electric motorsThis article is about all types of electric transportation vehicles. For electric automobiles, see Electric car.An electric vehicle (EV) is a vehicle that uses one or more electric motors for propulsion. The vehicle can be powered by a collector system, with electricity from extravehicular sources, or can be powered autonomously by a battery or by converting fuel to electricity using a generator or fuel cells.[1] EVs include road ... read more
Do electric cars have a future?
Do electric cars really produce fewer carbon emissions than petrol or diesel vehicles?There is a spectre haunting electric cars: the question of greenwashing. What if, for all the green hopes attached to zero-emissions cars, the truth is that they fail to achieve their main goal of cutting world-heating carbon emissions?Our EV mythbusters series has looked at some of the most persistent criticisms of electric cars, ranging from car fires to battery mining, range anxiety to cost concerns. This ... read more
How to Reset the Warning Lights on Your Electric Vehicle
Check electric vehicle system error. #1 Oct 2, 2020The "Check electric vehicle system error" warning light seems to come on if I have been rapid charging (50Kw) for 30 mins or more. Sometimes the light stays on all day, and even sometimes into the next day. Sometimes only for a few hours. Sounds like it's a temperature problem.I have it booked to be seen at a Hyundai dealership, the car still charges and behaves like normal though. I don't get the warning light if I charge on ... read more
Do electric cars age well?
How Long Should An Electric Cars Battery Last?Its the vehicles most critical and expensive component. Fortunately, it should be able to go the distance.In many ways an electric car is mechanically simpler than a conventionally powered vehicle. There are far less moving parts in an electric motor than a gasoline engine, an electric car uses only a single-speed transmission, and EVs avoid over two-dozen common automotive components that will eventually fail and need replacing.Yet one area of ... read more
Lucid Air Touring: Luxury Electric Sedan with Long-Distance Comfort
MakeUseOfKey Takeaways The Lucid Air and Tesla Model S are both high-performance electric vehicles that compete in the luxury EV market, offering remarkable acceleration and exceptional comfort. The Lucid Air Sapphire outperforms the Tesla Model S Plaid in terms of maximum output and quarter-mile time, but real-world testing is needed to confirm its performance claims. ... read more
Which car has the longest lifespan?
HotCars We all want a car that was built to last, but that is not always the case. There are some that have a life span of fewer than five years, and others are known for their constant costly repairs. You deserve something that will get you the most for your money so it doesn't feel like you are flushing it down the drain every time you even look at your car. RELATED:Buy It For Life: The 10 Most Reliable Cars Ever Made We have compiled a list of cars that are ... read more
Why did hydrogen cars fail?
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
How did BYD surpass Tesla?
MakeUseOf This is an exciting time for the electric vehicle market. Its one of the most rapidly growing industries in technology and design. Tesla has risen to the top of electric vehicle manufacturers in recent years because of its good looks and moderate price, with companies like Mercedes, Toyota, and Lucid trailing behind. Since changing from a company that only made batteries to manufacturing full-scale electric vehicles, BYD has made a tremendous impact on the EV ... read more
BYD Han vs. XPeng P7: Chinese Electric Sedans Taking on the Global Stage
Xpeng Motors P7 Review: Driving the Chinese Tesla-Fighter Behind a $16 Billion New York IPOComparing every new electric car company to Tesla is getting pretty tedious, I know. But some are more obvious in following Elon Musk's playbook than othersand sometimes the parallel trajectories make this comparison inevitable. There are only so many paths to becoming the world's most valuable automaker.John Voelcker The explosion of China's domestic car industry in the last decade isn't news, especially ... read more
What is the difference between EV and electric car?
EV charging explained: Here's all the different charger typesCharging an electric vehicle sounds simple in theory, right? Park up, plug in and recharge your battery. Job done. The reality is a little bit different, as anyone who owns or has driven an EV will doubtless agree. Its certainly not quite as straightforward as pulling into a gas station and filling up, which can all happen within the space of a few minutes.This is because electric vehicle charging is still evolving. Our gas and diesel ... read more
What is the #1 EV car in the world?
Global EV Outlook 2021There were 10 million electric cars on the worlds roads at the end of 2020, following a decade of rapid growth. Electric car registrations increased by 41% in 2020, despite the pandemic-related worldwide downturn in car sales in which global car sales dropped 16%. Around 3million electric cars were sold globally (a 4.6% sales share), and Europe overtook the Peoples Republic of China (China) as the worlds largest electric vehicle (EV) market for the first time. Electric bus ... read more
Teaching Your Teenager to Drive an Electric Vehicle Safely
Teaching Your Teen to DriveThe very idea of helping your children learn how to drive strikes fear into the hearts of many parents.Worries about putting a teen behind the wheel of one of the family's most expensive and dangerous possessions are real and tangible.If you are embarking on the process of teaching your first teen to drive, or if you are trying for a first "successful" experience, then there are some things you should know about teaching your child to drive. What to Know and What to ... read more