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How Modular Batteries Can Ease the Transition to Electric An Option To Reduce the Environmental Impact of EVs Though electric vehicles (EVs) are one of the leading visions of the green revolution, their negative environmental impact is still irrefutable and manufacturers need to address the issue before mass EV adoption. One way to do this

Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD A Complete Makeover for the Smallest Honda Crossover The 2023 Honda HR-V begins the second generation for the smallest crossover in the Honda line-up. With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior

Should You Use a Personal Loan to Buy Your Next Car? The Pros and Cons This article may contain affiliate links. Are you thinking about financing the next car you buy? If yes, remember that you have various already-available options, like a personal loan, which is one of the most popular ways of financing a

How Are EVs Part of Environmental Justice? Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Dear EarthTalk: Since when is the transition to electric vehicles an “environmental justice” issue? — P. Balducci, Troy, NY The poorest members of our society are likely to benefit the least from a widespread transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for

Tips for Basic Road Safety Driving Safer and Smarter This article may contain affiliate links. The roads are bustling places with many drivers and pedestrians out to get from one destination to another. With growing traffic, it has become all the more critical for drivers to practice basic road safety. Whether you’re a beginner or

Pick a Tech Winner! TechForce Contest To Pick Top Students Here’s an opportunity that doesn’t come up everyday. You can nominate a future rock star in the tech world. The FutureTechs Rock Awards are designed to celebrate student technicians. Nominations are open now and close on Friday, Feb. 10. This video highlights the program: [embedded

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. Built on an all-new platform, the CX-90 is larger, wider, and longer than the other Mazda SUVs including the incumbent big wagon, the CX-9. Mazda has been repositioning

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. With a steady schedule of releasing new EVs as part of its Plan S, Kia has completely redesigned the 2023 Niro EV

Will Homes Soon Come with EV Charging Stations? A Key Step To an Electric Future Electric vehicles are taking the roads by storm, with a projected 26.4 million EVs in the United States by 2023. To support this shift into clean energy, charge ports are creeping up everywhere, even in thousands of new and renovated

A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide

What EV has the Best Bang for the Buck? Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Dear EarthTalk: Which of the EV models now available in the U.S. provide the most bang for the buck? Is now a good time to finally make the upgrade from my internal combustion car?                                                  — P.

News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance Hybrid E-Ray Is a 70th Birthday Present & Future Direction Indicator The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is something old and something new for the brand. The old is a legacy thing for what’s been the halo Chevy since 1953. It’ will be a high-water mark for performance,

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda says the CX-50 is a “rugged and capable crossover SUV, purpose built for active lifestyles” that enables drivers “to venture further into

Tips for Choosing Outdoor Car Covers with Maximum Efficiency A New Year’s Resolution You Should Keep This post may contain affiliate links. The New Year is a good time to think about new car covers. Some research is necessary to get the best outdoor car covers. If you buy without research, you may have to

5 Electric Car Checks for a Hassle-Free Holiday Plan to Make This Year’s Trips Unforgettable You’ve made a big plan for the holidays this year, got your family prepped and ready to go, and have your itinerary planned out. You are about to leave the driveway, and your maintenance light pops on at that exact

Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV All-Electric Performance AWD Luxury I like to get drive impressions from my wife for some of the cars I review. After driving the 2023 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD for about 40 miles, she emphatically said this is the car she wants. This is saying something, as she has ridden

How to Save on Your Car Insurance Advice to Cut Costs on Insurance for Your EV or Any Vehicle This article may contain affiliate links. Whether you’re a first-time driver trying to find an affordable policy or an experienced motorist looking for ways to save money, you know car insurance is necessary, but can be

The Future of Tech in Mobility Where Will Flying Cars and Driverless Tech Take Transportation The introduction of gas-powered engines and automobiles changed the world.  It was a revolutionary technology.  Its development was also driven by the need to solve a problem–the excellent manure crisis of 1894 (yes, this was actually a significant crisis the

The Future of Electrifying Heavy-Duty Machines Fuel Cell Technology May Win Over Batteries While consumer EVs have exploded in popularity over recent years, heavy equipment remains a challenge due to its power needs. Batteries pose a few key challenges alternative electric vehicle power sources could resolve. The Challenges of Batteries Electrifying heavy machinery and equipment—in

News: Mercedes-Benz To Build Charging Network Follows Tesla Lead as New Models Proliferate Mercedes-Benz parent company, Daimler AG, once bought an equity stake in the EV start-up Tesla around the time the company was just starting to produce its first car, the Roadster. Mercedes sold its share not too long after, just after Tesla’s first

That Was the Year That Was Recapping 2022—the Turning Point for EVs We’re at it again already. CES is cranking up this week so there’s not much time to waste thinking about the past year. We’ll posit that it was a great one for our portion of the automotive world. Electric cars reached new sales

Event: 2023 Consumer Electronics Show Automotive Gamechangers from Las Vegas CES, the Consumer Electronic Show, has become a key event to announce automotive news, especially with a technology focus. CES 2023 was no different with several new vehicle reveals (EV of course), and technological advancements (with artificial intelligence showing up everywhere) of features that will

How Do Trailers Affect EV Range? Electric Pickups Can Haul Easily, But at a Cost As electric pickup trucks become more popular, it’s natural to wonder how adding a trailer will its range. Many people must move and haul loads long distances and may be concerned about limitations. Here’s what to know. Which EVs Can

Electric Vehicle Insurance: Why Is It More Expensive? Explanations & Tips on How to Save on EV Insurance This article may contain affiliate links. It might not be easy to get insurance for your electric vehicle (EV). You can’t expect to pay less than you would for a similar vehicle powered by an internal combustion

Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited Raw Sports Car Fun Sports car purity, says Subaru about the 2022 BRZ. After spending a fun week tooling around Southern California in the BRZ, there isn’t any argument coming from us. A vanishing breed A Diminishing Breed The auto market is now dominated by front-wheel drive cars, almost

How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV Tips for Electric Cars To Navigate the Cold Stuff This article may contain affiliate links. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but they can pose some challenges in the winter. Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder

Road Test: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Rugged But Civil Subaru says the 2022 Outback Wilderness is the “Most capable Outback in history.” This five-seat station wagon/SUV slots in the upper end of Subaru SUV line-up, which is, smallest-to-largest: Crosstrek, Forester, Solterra, Outback and Ascent. But the Wilderness isn’t just an appearance package. Far from it.

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited Smooth, Quiet and 50+ MPG While the looks are what catches the eye in the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited, it is the efficiency that raises an eyebrow. Hyundai has electrification figured out, with the Sonata Hybrid reaping the benefits in what may be the best hybrid sedan

Laser Marking Gives an Advantage to EV Component Manufacturers Fast, Cost-Effective & Eco-Friendly ID Technology This article may contain affiliate links. Laser marking on electronic vehicle components is a fast and efficient way to mark serial numbers and other identifying information. It’s an ideal solution for a business, whether you’re a large manufacturer or a

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV A Great(er) Electric Vehicle Expanding the lineup When Chevrolet launched the 2022 Bolt EUV in February of this year (its first electric utility vehicle), it was recognized for its interior size, refreshed look over the sibling Bolt EV and a low price. In less than half a year since