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Electric vehicles can reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality by taking gasoline out of transport and replacing it with electric motors and rechargeable batteries. Whether it's Tesla's revolutionary Cybertruck, an electric bus that can travel 350 miles on a single charge, or even a record-breaking electric car that goes from 0 to 62 mph in 1.5 seconds, our expert writers and editors put the pedal to the metal and put you on the right track with these innovative new vehicles. So if you're interested in buying an electric car or are just curious about the tech that goes into them, race to the front of the grid with our news, features and articles about electric vehicles.
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Toyota to launch world's first EV with a solid-state battery by 2027 — they're expected to last longer and charge faster
By Skyler Ware published
New solid-state batteries will be made from a new "highly durable" cathode material and will power a car for much longer than conventional EV batteries.

New hydrogen battery can operate four times colder than before — meaning denser and longer-lasting EV batteries
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Being able to store hydrogen at 194 °F could dramatically change its use as an energy source.

'Midnight' eVTOL smashes its own record in latest test flight — bringing us closer to operational flying taxis
By Alan Bradley published
Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL can now cruise at altitudes of 7,000 feet at speeds of 120 miles per hour.

New EV battery tech could power 500-mile road trips on a 12-minute charge
By Owen Hughes published
An EV battery breakthrough from Korea could help give lithium-metal tech the green light.

Meet the Chinese supercar that just smashed the EV speed record
By Sophie Berdugo published
Chinese EV maker BYD has designed and tested a supercar with a top speed that rivals the best gasoline cars.

How 'flying boats' are bringing EVs to the ocean — with the help of LeBron James and Tom Brady
By Ben Turner published
A new electric motorsport championship is making an ambitious pitch to bring electric engines to the ocean — and Will Smith, LeBron James and Tom Brady are along for the ride.

Penny-sized laser could help driverless cars see the world so much clearer
By Rory Bathgate published
Researchers have created an ultrasensitive laser the size of a penny that could improve lidar technology, boosting autonomous vehicles in the process.

This EV battery fully recharges in just 18 seconds — and it just got the green light for mass production
By Skyler Ware published
The British VarEVolt battery has been granted the certification needed so it can be manufactured on a large scale, meaning more EV makers can use them in their cars.

Self-driving cars can tap into 'AI-powered social network' to talk to each other while on the road
By Lisa D. Sparks published
A team of scientists upgrade communications between self-driving cars to improve efficiency and enable the vehicles to share current, accurate driving insights.
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