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The future of EV lifecycle management: A visit to Cox Automotive’s EV Battery Service Center

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape, one of the most critical aspects of sustainable electric vehicle (EV) ownership is managing the lifecycle of EV batteries. This isn’t just about ensuring the functionality of individual cars—it’s about enhancing the entire EV ecosystem. During my recent visit to EV Battery Solutions by Cox Automotive in Oklahoma City, […]

by Chad Kirchner

9/6/2024

2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter charging test: An unprecedented showing

Of all the electric vehicles we’ve put through our EV Pulse Charging Challenge test, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter has been the most surprising. No, this battery-powered van didn’t charge the fastest, nor was its peak rate the most impressive. Instead, this commercial vehicle wowed us in a completely unexpected way, plus its real-world range is […]

by Craig Cole

8/30/2024

Do you really need all-wheel drive in your next EV?

All-wheel drive can be a godsend, but you don’t necessarily need one of these systems, even if you live in an area that gets severe snow and ice. A quality set of winter tires will take you farther than you might expect, plus with electric vehicles, skipping all-wheel drive can provide some monumental benefits. To […]

by Craig Cole

4/2/2024

Michelin working to make more sustainable tires that don’t wear as quickly on EVs

What is one of the biggest oppositions to EV ownership cited by people who don’t think you should buy an EV? Tire wear. While it is true that heavier vehicles with instant torque are likely to experience tire wear quicker than lighter vehicles with non-instant torque, it doesn’t have to always be that way. When […]

by Chad Kirchner

4/2/2024

Charging in the desert: How Optima/Clarios brings clean EV charging to grueling environments

Range anxiety. It’s a term and concept that is getting more ink these days as more buyers in America purchase electric vehicles. It works well for many owners of EVs when they have a charging unit at home or fast-charging stations located nearby where can power their vehicle to meet their basic motoring needs. But, […]

by Sue Mead

2/21/2024

Your next EV could have double the range thanks to silicon nanoparticles and a special elastomer

What if your electric vehicle’s lithium-ion battery were better in every way, if it offered significantly more range, charged much faster and lasted years longer before losing capacity? This sounds too good to be true, but The Coretec Group, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company is developing technology that checks all those boxes and more. It’s […]

by Craig Cole

2/13/2024

Tested: Volvo and Starbucks’ exciting new charging network

Road tripping in any non-Tesla EV is like driving through a minefield. Dozens of potential failure points lurk in the shadows when you’re forced to rely on America’s pitiable public charging infrastructure. But Volvo and an unexpected partner have made it a breeze to drive great distances in an EV, at least across one picturesque […]

by Craig Cole

2/1/2024

The Fiat 500e is more than just Stellantis North America’s first EV, it’s an entirely new philosophy

When I learned that Aamir Ahmed would be heading up the Fiat brand in North America, I was a bit surprised. In background that none of you care about, Ahmed was one of the first at Stellantis (then Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) to give me a product deep dive as a fledgling young journalist. I consider […]

by Chad Kirchner

1/23/2024

Why you’ll want Ford Pro Power Onboard

The Ford F-150 Lighting all-electric truck comes with a feature called Pro Power Onboard. It turns this pickup into a gigantic power brick that you can use to run tools, appliances or even an entire jobsite. Pro Power Onboard is available in certain versions of the conventional F-150, though it is standard in the Lightning, […]

by Craig Cole

12/14/2023

What to look for when shopping for a used Nissan Leaf

The second-generation Nissan Leaf is one of the most affordable new EVs you can buy today. But what if you’re shopping for a used model, one from 2018 and up? As with any vehicle, there are some common issues to look out for, and this includes one big concern, but for the most part, this […]

by Craig Cole

11/21/2023

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