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A lithium-ion battery may have fewer parts than a combustion engine, but it's no less complex. It involves an intricate interplay of materials that influences an electric vehicle’s range, charging speed, performance and lifespan. Battery makers are racing to optimize all of the above, with chemistries that can minimize the…

If you've tried to get your hands on a new hybrid Toyota lately, you've probably realized that it's easier to schedule a private audience with the Pope than land a fresh Prius. It turns out that the Japanese automaker has found that even if the world isn't ready for EVs,…

Today is April Fools' Day. But you know what's no joke? Tariffs, which are on the docket to begin in an unprecedented way tomorrow. Automakers across the globe are scrambling to figure out how to deal with them, and soon dealers will need to figure out how to convince consumers…

Modern cars are sometimes extremely complicated in ways that are not necessarily needed. They’re more powerful and generally much more comfortable than their predecessors from 20 years ago, but some things should just be left alone and not reinvented.

Hyundai knows how to build its image to make its origins as a maker of simple, cheap cars a distant memory. Many of its production cars are punching above their weight, but it’s also the source of many bold and enticing concepts, the latest of which is the Insteroid study,…

The Chevrolet BrightDrop electric van isn’t exactly a sales success–General Motors sold around 1,500 units last year. But, with the latest round of price discounts, GM’s battery-powered commercial vehicle could be the right choice for small business owners who have been waiting for cheaper alternatives.

Nissan has a product problem. The company can make great cars when it wants to, but an institutional addiction to letting things wither on the vine has created a problem with staying competitive—and the perception of being cutting-edge.

At the Hyundai Motor Group's new Metaplant just outside of Savannah, Georgia, workers assemble the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 electric crossovers without ear protection because the factory was designed to be so quiet.

There is an electric vehicle charger power war happening right now in China as the country’s biggest automotive names battle it out for supremacy. Last year, we were impressed by the news that China had produced chargers capable of supplying over 500 kilowatts. More recently, BYD announced that it had…

Tesla sales are suffering around the world, but especially in Europe. EV buyers here are ditching the brand following its boss’ political pivot and support of President Trump’s policies, many of which seem designed to break the longstanding friendship between the United States and the European Union. Luckily, Europeans have…

What is an American car? Is it a Ford Mustang Mach-E made in Mexico? A Mercedes-Benz made in Alabama? A Tesla made in Shanghai and shipped to Canada?