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EV batteries last a lot longer than you think, according to a huge new study
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (610+ words) 100,000 miles on the clock? No worries The latest results from Generational's 2025 Battery Performance Index reveal that EV batteries are more robust and reliable than predicted, with most packs likely to exceed the lifespan of the vehicle itself. Generational, which is…...
Tesla’s Robotaxis have had 14 crashes in only eight months – and that doesn’t bode well for the Cybercab
5+ hour, 56+ min ago (545+ words) The Robotaxi has clocked up 14 incidents since it launched Tesla has been celebrating a milestone this week, as the first production Cybercab rolled off the production line at its Gigafactory Texas facility. The golden-hued, highly autonomous machine does away with…...
'Acer has not only adopted an unfamiliar design but also hedged their bets on AI features' What it's like riding Acer's futuristic electric bike
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1538+ words) Silent battery and motor Ticking noise while riding Every industry has its disrupters. Those designers and manufacturers who decide to make a product with the aim of redefining and disrupting everything people previously thought they knew. Apple did it with…...
‘These four cars will help us do that’: Toyota says it’s going all-in on battery electric cars despite resisting them for years
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (599+ words) Four new models are due by 2027 Toyota has just revealed plans for four new pure electric cars " and they're part of a US push that's something of a gear-shift from the car giant's previous comments about EVs. Toyota's chairman, Akio…...
At this price, the Jackery 300 Plus portable power station is the Presidents' Day sale must-buy for reliable off-grid power
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (538+ words) It has a 288Wh battery and delivers 300W of continuous output with a 600W peak Portable power stations have gone from niche gadgets to everyday essentials, useful for camping trips and providing backup power at home. So, I was very happy to see…...
iOS 27 rumors suggest it’ll fix the ‘mess’ of your iPhone’s battery life – but here are 7 fixes to try while you wait
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (422+ words) Relief for tired iPhones Apple will likely show off iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 in June, but details have already started emerging about what it could deliver. While it's expected to be a much smaller update than iOS 26, a new report says…...
Should iPhones have bigger batteries? This $10 Amazon kit just tripled an iPhone 11 Pro’s battery capacity, but we have questions
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (332+ words) Maybe don't do this at home Apple iPhones are certainly among the best phones you can buy, but in terms of raw battery capacity, they do tend to lag behind their Android counterparts " something an intrepid YouTuber has tried to…...
Come on, China – you’re the EV pioneer but the Range Rover copycats have to stop
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (715+ words) Come on China, the Range Rover clones have to stop Back in 2019, Jaguar Land Rover won a landmark court case in Beijing that prevented the Evoque-mimicking Landwind X7 from being sold. The almost-laughable copycat behavior was mocked mercilessly " but times have…...
The MG S5 is the SUV follow-up to one of the best EVs on the road – but is it anywhere near as charming?
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (824+ words) Does the MG S5 keep the MG4s strengths? Being a physically bigger car with the exact same battery and motor arrangement, its perhaps no surprise that the S5 has less range than the MG4. It also offers a fairly beaten-down acceleration that gives it…...
Trump’s big climate policy reversal is a huge deal for cars – here are 5 things it could mean for EVs
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (704+ words) Could EVs actually benefit? President Trump has reversed a landmark ruling that found greenhouse gases endanger public health, in a bid to lower car prices and ease the energy cost burden on American households. According to the New York Times,…...