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An examination of four studies finds that gas-powered cars are more likely to catch fire than electric cars.
History of Computer Chips used inside Cars. Examples of Computer technologies used in automobiles are shown from images of items from our computer memorabilia collection.
"The day has come for us to retire our 2022 Kia EV6 Long Term, clocking out with nearly 17,000 miles of mostly long-distance commuting after a year of plugging-in. In that time, we’ve had plenty of ups and only a few downs… so let’s recap. The worst of it was our issue with interrupted charging cycles. Fortunately, the cure was a free software update at our local dealer— and we’ve been worry-free ever since. The aero door handles are a little awkward since they don’t deploy automatically; but we’ve grown accustomed to them, only needing to help novice passengers.
The lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles have a shorter lifespan than other vehicle components, and the degradation mechanism inside these batteries reduces their life even more. Battery degradation is considered a significant issue in battery research and can increase the vehicle’s reliability and economic concerns. This study highlights the degradation mechanisms in lithium-ion batteries. The aging mechanism inside a battery cannot be eliminated but can be minimized depending on the vehicle’s operating conditions. Different operating conditions affect the aging mechanism differently. Knowing the factors and how they impact battery capacity is crucial for minimizing degradation. This paper explains the detailed degradation mechanism inside the battery first. Then, the major factors responsible for the degradation and their effects on the battery during the operation of electric vehicles are discussed. Also, the different techniques used to model the degradation of a battery and predict its remaining life are explained in-depth, along with the techniques to abate the aging process. Finally, this study focuses on the research gaps, difficulties in predicting the lifetime, and reducing the degradation mechanism of a battery used in electric vehicles.
Worried that frequent use of DC fast chargers will degrade the battery in your electric car? Recurrent says it's not a problem.
Despite being the top 15 most reliable electric cars, some of these EVs have received very poor ratings. On the flip side, some are very impressive.
An independent analysis of 15,000 EV batteries finds that most don't need to be replaced until they're well over a decade old.
The Somerset PD in Wisconsin explains why they opted for an EV, comparing the maintenance costs of the Tesla Model Y to a Ford Explorer Hybrid
Carbon Brief factchecks 21 of the most common – and persistent – myths about electric vehicles.
Find out what our economists say about car prices dropping. We share the best and most updated information so you can make an informed car-buying decision.
Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles will gain NACS charging ports and Tesla Supercharger access at the end of 2024.
US car buyers bought 313,086 battery EVs between the months of July and September 2023, compared to just 209,030 BEVs for the same three months of last year.
The Norwegian Automobile Federation made the biggest winter EV range test ever and discovered which EVs deal better with cold weather.
This wide-ranging life-cycle assessment (LCA) examines the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of passenger cars, including SUVs. Performed separately and in depth for Europe, the United States, China, and India, the analysis captures the differences among those markets, which are home to about 70% of global new passenger car sales. It considers present and projected future GHG emissions attributable to every stage in the life cycles of both vehicles and fuels, from extracting and processing raw materials through refining and manufacture to operation and eventual recycling or disposal.
Wind and solar accounted for 14% of U.S. electricity generation in 2022. In our February Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast that wind and solar will rise slightly, accounting for 16% of total generation in 2023 and 18% in 2024. Electricity generation from coal falls from 20% in 2022 and to 17% in both 2023 and 2024. Natural gas accounted for 39% of electric power sector electricity generation last year, and we forecast its share to be similar in 2023 then fall to 37% in 2024.
Mercedes has become the first automaker to conduct a public EV on EV frontal crash test to see what would happen if they collided with each other