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Electric vehicles have completely different powertrains versus combustion-powered cars, but that's not stopping automakers from trying to mimic the sensations that most drivers are used to. Case in point: Ford's new patent application, published on March 20, reveals the finer points of a good ol' stick shift for EVs. Of…

Soon enough, buying an electric Toyota will no longer mean having to solve for b, Z or X. 

The primary reasons for China's EV market dominance are myriad and well-trod. China put serious government money behind EVs. It cut red tape, incentivized buyers, and provided cheap property. Homegrown companies with minimal or no experience building ICE vehicles saw the transition as an opportunity, not a chore, as many…

It’s time to acknowledge the elephant in the room here: Elon Musk’s meddling in global politics, far-right activism and wanton slash-and-burn of U.S government departments and programs via the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are increasingly inseparable from the average person’s perception of Tesla. For a while, folks were content…

Since the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric hot hatch debuted a year ago, all I’ve heard is praise. Fellow car reviewers told me it ripped, slamming down its 600-plus horsepower with all-wheel-drive and a bunch of fake engine noises. They didn’t care that it had no gas; it had the…

Car dealership are absolutely pumped about the return of President Donald Trump. Sixty-four percent of surveyed dealerships told Automotive News that they expect the new administration to have a positive effect on their business. They're most excited about the rollback of federal emissions standards, because they really, really seem to hate…

Electric vehicles used to be a lot more expensive than combustion cars. And in most places outside of China, they still aren't cheap; in the U.S., the average EV went for $55,000 in December 2024, about 12% more than your average gas-powered car. But here's the thing: the situation is…

BYD built more vehicles than Tesla last year, proving that Chinese EVs are catching up

Electric vehicles are known for their efficiency, especially when driving at low speeds around town. Here, EVs have a huge advantage over internal combustion vehicles because the slower the driving speed, the lower the energy consumption.

It’s always fun to watch drag races between combustion and electric performance cars that seem evenly matched on paper. The turbocharged inline-six BMW M3 CS is less powerful than the electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, but it’s also lighter by almost 1,000 pounds. EVs’ instant power delivery usually helps them…

It’s a confusing time for electric vehicles. On the one hand, EVs are getting better and more popular than ever. On the other, the EV industry just went through a rockier-than-expected year of sales and is staring down four years of whatever fresh hell Donald Trump is cooking up for it.