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How Kia and Hyundai Are Managing Heat to Improve EV Efficiency

Three new technologies – nano cooling films, radiant heating, and metal-coated glass, could help significantly improve the efficiency and range of electric vehicles. How do they work? Read on to find out.

Laurance Yap4 min read
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New and Used EVs are Now More Affordable Than Ever

If you’re thinking about switching to electric, the deals on new cars have never been better. Plus, lower new car pricing has helped push down pricing of used EVs as well, making now a great time to make the switch. The only caveat? It’s not a great time to be trading in an EV you already own.

Laurance Yap4 min read
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Which 2024 EVs Have the Highest Customer Satisfaction?

The latest J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study shows that EV drivers love their vehicles – for the first time, even more than gasoline vehicle owners love theirs. In fact, EVs drove the highest ownership satisfaction results in the survey’s history

Laurance Yap2 min read
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Check Out This Electric NASCAR Prototype

An electric NASCAR? The American series is the latest to embrace electrification, and recently demonstrated a prototype Cup Series stock car powered by three electric motors producing over 1,300 hp.

Laurance Yap3 min read
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Why Do Electric Cars Cost More to Insure?

Explosive growth in electric vehicle sales means that insurance companies now have much more solid data to help them set premiums. Despite having more driver assistance systems, electric vehicles have higher claim frequency, and are also more expensive to repair. What is the future of EV insurance?

Laurance Yap4 min read
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Where Can You Save the Most by Switching to an EV?

A comprehensive new study from the Argonne National Laboratory attempts to quantify the potential fuel savings you’ll experience if you switch to a plug-in hybrid or an electric vehicle. The most detailed study of its kind showed that drivers in 99.9 percent of the U.S. would save money by switching to an electrified vehicle, and some drivers would save thousands per year.

Laurance Yap4 min read
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Car Safety Tech of the Future

In the next 10 years, we’ll be seeing an amazing and transformative array of new safety technologies in cars that will greatly reduce traffic accidents and improve our safety and security on the road. Here’s a look at what’s coming.

Dave Nichols4 min read
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Used EVs Are Now Cheaper Than Used Gas Cars

Used electric cars have traditionally commanded a price premium over used gasoline cars thanks to their new technology and performance. But increasing inventories and uncertainty has pushed used EV prices lower – to the point where many are more affordable than gasoline vehicles. That’s according to the latest data from iSeeCars.

Laurance Yap3 min read
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How Much Range Do Tesla Batteries Lose?

If you’re considering an electric car, you may wonder whether an EV’s battery will behave like your smartphone’s battery, and lose a lot of its capacity after a couple of years. Fortunately, data from over 12,000 Teslas shows that EV owners have little to worry about.

Laurance Yap4 min read
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Why Fewer Americans Considering Electric Cars

J.D. Power’s annual Electric Vehicle Consideration study showed that consideration of fully electric vehicles dropped for the first time in 2024 – driven by anxiety about charging infrastructure and a lack of understanding of financial incentives. What does this mean for EV adoption?

Laurance Yap5 min read
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What Do Changes at Tesla Mean for the EV Transition?

Tesla’s had a bumpy ride over the past few months; new and improved products have generated buzz and positive reviews, while softening demand has also pushed the company to downsize staff and reduce support for its Supercharger network. What does all this mean if you’re thinking of going electric?

Laurance Yap6 min read
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Home EV Charging Is Getting More Satisfying

If you’re driving an electric car, you really should be thinking about charging at home. Recent data from industry watcher J.D. Power suggests that home charging satisfaction is higher than ever – even as public charging satisfaction declines.

Laurance Yap3 min read
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New Software Will Improve Charging Times by 30 Percent

New technology co-developed by Volvo and Breathe Battery Technologies means that future Volvos will be able to charge much faster than they do now – without any hardware changes or additional environmental impact. Will the software be available for existing Volvo EVs?

Laurance Yap3 min read
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General Motors’ EV Live Is a One-Stop Shop for EV Education

GM’s online resource for speaking to an actual person about any charging, driving range and other EV questions continues – while former Live forums for Cadillac and other GM brands have been discontinued.

Michael Bettencourt4 min read
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U.S. EV Sales Poised to Exceed 1.3 Million Units in 2023

Sales of new electric vehicles are poised to reach record numbers in 2023, exceeding a million units for the first time. While that's significant progress, many hurdles stand in the way of widespread EV adoption in America.

Laurance Yap3 min read
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Used Electric Cars are More Affordable Than Ever

With demand slowing for electric cars due to high interest rates and concerns about charging, there are some great EV deals to be had out there. The best deals are for used EVs, whose prices have dropped by thousands in the last year. What are the best EV deals? Read on to find out.

Laurance Yap4 min read
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New Jersey Adopts 2035 Zero-Emissions Mandate

New Jersey is the latest state to adopt a 2035 zero-emissions mandate. Starting in 2027, manufacturers will have to meet increasingly stringent targets, with 100 percent of new cars and trucks sold by 2035 required to be emissions-free. However, the new law does not outlaw gasoline.

Laurance Yap3 min read