Volkswagen says that flush door handles are “terrible to operate.” The brand pledges to give models “proper” door handles. Volkswagen is getting ready for a big electric push that includes …
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They call it “the most Polestar Polestar yet.” It rides on a bespoke electric-vehicle platform unique to that car. It won’t be watered down to make a crossover. And it …
ExxonMobil claims to have made a lithium-ion battery breakthrough. The company claims its synthetic graphite anode can extend an EV battery’s lifespan by 30%. Synthetic graphite is an emerging alternative …
The electric Porsche Cayenne can be recharged wirelessly. Porsche’s inductive charger sends juice directly to the high-voltage battery, circumventing the on-board AC charger. It can output up to 11 kW, …
The last time I was in South Korea for a work trip, I took some extra time to explore Seoul a bit. One thing that struck me while I was …
Electric cars are getting better and better in terms of drivability, performance, range and tech. The charging network here in Europe, where I live, is also improving at a rapid …
Amazon has been quietly testing the Chevrolet BrightDrop electric van. The American e-commerce giant is looking for different ways to reach its goal of having 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by …
Xpeng, one of Tesla’s biggest Chinese competitors, has started building cars in Europe. The ambitious EV maker’s first European models will be built alongside the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Class. That’s because …
Tesla has discontinued the cheapest Cybertruck model, effectively raising the barrier to entry by around 14%. Cybertruck AWD is now the cheapest variant at $79,990. The move could be part of …
This week at IAA Munich, the Volkswagen Group unveiled its “unified” battery cell. Developed by VW subsidiary PowerCo, the prismatic cell will debut in the automaker’s line of affordable EVs …


