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The Unsolvable Problem Electric Vehicles Have To Face

Electric vehicles are without a doubt one of the coolest advancements in technology we’ve seen in the last 20 years. But fairly soon people will begin to see one of the biggest issues with EVs. This problem is a tough one to crack, and it has the potential to hold back the EV industry for years.

CATL Is Going To Make A Battery That Will Change The World

With Tesla’s battery day delayed, everyone is hotly anticipating the future of battery technology. But CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has been giving us a hint at what’s to come. CATL has the potential to make massive waves across the EV industry with a battery that can last over a million miles.

What Are We Going To Do With All These Spent EV Batteries?

Over the life of your EV, it will lose range and you’ll start having to plug in more frequently. Eventually, it won’t have enough range to meet your needs. There definitely are many people looking to buy used EVs with shorter range for a good deal. But eventually, that EV is going to reach the end of its life. What happens to the battery then?

Are Solid-State Batteries the Future of EVs?

The electric vehicle industry is filled with groundbreaking, forward-looking technologies. Many of these technologies, like in-road charging, are a bit too far off to get excited about. But nothing in the EV space looks as promising as solid-state batteries.

Tesla Model Y’s Heat Pump Makes it the Best EV for Cold Climates

Electric cars are great, but no one likes the big hit their range takes when it’s cold out. A new Tesla Model 3 might not be the best purchase if you live up North. During the winter you could see your range drop up to 40% just running the heater. You should buy a new Tesla Model Y instead, it’s heat pump solves these problems.

How to Maximize the Life of Your EV’s Battery

We all want to make sure our car lasts as long as possible. But with all the unfamiliar technology inside an electric car, there’s a new set of precautions drivers should take. Yesterday we talked about the lifespan of EV batteries and found Teslas could last 300k-500k miles. Today we’re going to take a look at the things killing your EV and find out how you can keep it on the road for as long as possible.

How Long do EV Batteries Last?

Buying any new car can be a stressful experience. It’s easy to get buried in math trying to compare the cost of ownership to find the best deal. Buying an EV can further complicate this experience. Saving money on gas is great, but many consumers are worried about battery degradation. Will your new electric car last as long as a gas-powered car would?

GM Set to Take the EV Market by Storm with New Battery

GM is very aware that the all-electric future is somewhere on the horizon. And they’re taking big steps to make sure they’re not left in the dust. GM has been investing big in EV technology, and they’ve just unveiled what’s going to be powering the future of the company. This new EV platform might be one of the most flexible designs in the industry. Is it enough to keep GM ahead in an electric future?

Audi Stumbles, Forced to Pause e-tron Production

Audi is finally trying their hardest to break into the EV market, but it seems like they’re running into some unexpected issues. Due to a lack of battery supply, Audi was forced to briefly shut down production of its e-tron. Could this spell doom for the automaker’s future EVs?

Tesla’s Range Already Smokes the Competition, and They’re Not Slowing Down

It’s becoming clear lately that Tesla’s battery technology is years ahead of the competition. Those who had doubts about the company have been proven wrong. But with many other manufacturers investing heavily into EV development, Tesla will need to work hard to maintain its dominance.

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