Electric vehicle news, features and articles
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'Midnight' eVTOL smashes its own record in latest test flight — bringing us closer to operational flying taxisArcher Aviation's Midnight eVTOL can now cruise at altitudes of 7,000 feet at speeds of 120 miles per hour.
By Alan Bradley Published
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New EV battery tech could power 500-mile road trips on a 12-minute chargeAn EV battery breakthrough from Korea could help give lithium-metal tech the green light.
By Owen Hughes Published
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Meet the Chinese supercar that just smashed the EV speed recordChinese EV maker BYD has designed and tested a supercar with a top speed that rivals the best gasoline cars.
By Sophie Berdugo Published
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How 'flying boats' are bringing EVs to the ocean — with the help of LeBron James and Tom BradyA 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.
By Ben Turner Published
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Penny-sized laser could help driverless cars see the world so much clearerResearchers have created an ultrasensitive laser the size of a penny that could improve lidar technology, boosting autonomous vehicles in the process.
By Rory Bathgate Published
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This EV battery fully recharges in just 18 seconds — and it just got the green light for mass productionThe 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.
By Skyler Ware Published
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Self-driving cars can tap into 'AI-powered social network' to talk to each other while on the roadA team of scientists upgrade communications between self-driving cars to improve efficiency and enable the vehicles to share current, accurate driving insights.
By Lisa D. Sparks Published
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Electric cars: Facts about the vehicles that are reshaping road transportDiscover interesting facts about how electric vehicles (EVs) work, how far they can go on a single charge, and when we can expect them to outnumber gas-powered cars.
By Rory Bathgate Published
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EVs could charge 500% faster in freezing weather after new discoveryNew research shows how coating a battery with a razor-thin layer of lithium borate-carbonate can lead to a 500% boost in charging rates when temperatures fall below freezing.
By Ross Kelly Published
