A car battery usually gets the blame when it stops working but the truth is that it happens slowly. It does not just stop ...

The 12-volt batteries on some new electric car models are draining or dying unexpectedly, resulting in regulatory investigations and an uptick in owner complaints. Hyundai, Rivian, and Cadillac are ...

Even before cars were primarily powered by electricity, batteries have been a vital automotive part, working alongside the gas-powered engine. Thanks to your car's battery, you have essential features ...

A dead car battery can leave you stranded, which can be inconvenient at best or downright dangerous at worst. In many cases, you can jump-start the vehicle, but that’s not always possible. Reviving a ...

One of the most widespread urban legends claims electric vehicles are not worth the money because their batteries will wear out, and a replacement is too expensive to make sense. However, a recent ...

One of the greatest challenges involving battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is reducing the battery pack weight. Ideally, that should be done in a way that also increases energy density. Making them ...

Manufacturing of lithium-ion cells for EV batteries. Credit: Shutterstock / IM Imagery. Sam Adham of the CRU Group outlines the challenges ahead for the auto industry wrought by the global energy ...

For the longest time, the electric vehicle industry has been chasing a finish line that felt simple enough: make charging as ...