The Race to Create the Perfect EV Tire
Unfortunately, there is scant research into the health effects of tire particulates. One of the few comprehensive studies was completed more than a decade ago, in 2012. “At that time, …
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A Rubberized Cybertruck Is Ploughing Through European Pedestrian Safety Rules
The Cybertruck’s hood would also need to flex, and there should be no protrusions to gain a good NCAP pedestrian safety score. “The [Cybertruck’s] large wiper and boss would be …
Europe Votes to Slap China-Made EVs With Tariffs—but Tesla Gets Off Easy
“I think you can envision this playing out pretty well for BYD, actually,” says Ilaria Mazzocco, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “And also, they’re …
Proposed Ban Would Be a ‘Death Sentence’ for Chinese EVs in the US
After officially hiking tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports earlier this month, the US government is getting even more serious about keeping China-made autos out of the country. On Monday, …
Everything You Need to Know About the WIRED & Octopus Energy Tech Summit 2024
Returning for its second edition this October in Berlin, the WIRED & Octopus Energy Tech Summit is bringing together Europe’s leading experts and visionaries in the green energy sector to …
How Much Will It Cost to Charge Your Electric Car? It’s Complicated
Another weird feature of electricity pricing are demand charges. These are fees that EV charging site hosts pay, and are based on their highest usage, in 15-minute to one-hour intervals, …
Ford Steps Back From EVs—and Says Hybrids Are the Future
Even early adopters and those seeking to reduce their CO2 emissions wilt at some EVs’ first-year depreciation of 50 percent. Automakers, too, are feeling the heat. In a press release …
EVs Are Losing Up to 50 Percent of Their Value in One Year
Electric vehicle depreciation is something of a hot topic right now, and for good reason. On one hand, there are some fantastic deals to be had on the secondhand market, …
The 2025 Ford Maverick Shows That Hybrid Pickup Trucks Are Going Mainstream
Ford created a surprise smash hit when it introduced the Maverick in 2021. This compact pickup, built on architecture shared with the Escape and Bronco Sport crossover SUVs, offered truck …
Cars Are Now Rolling Computers, So How Long Will They Get Updates? Automakers Can’t Say
This is a new issue for the automotive industry. “One of the beautiful things about automotive has been that it tends to move much more slowly than consumer electronics,” says …