Initial high-power charging at factory could extend EV battery life
[ad_1] An EV battery’s first charge is more than just symbolic. It could help determine the battery’s overall longevity, according to a new study funded by the Toyota Research Institute and published in the scientific journal Joule. First spotted by InsideEVs, the study by Stanford University’s SLAC-Stanford Battery Center found that giving lithium-ion batteries their […]
2024 BMW 520i M Sport in Malaysia gallery – 2.0T mild hybrid; from RM350k, RM17k more than non-M Sport
[ad_1] Here’s a gallery of the BMW 520i M Sport, which was added to the local G60 5 Series line-up earlier this month. Retailing at RM349,800 on-the-road without insurance, the new 520i M Sport is RM17,000 more than the non-M Sport variant that launched earlier in May this year. Keep in mind that the price […]
500-Mile Electric Cars, Tim Walz Is A Car Guy And Mercedes Naming Conventions In This Week’s News Roundup
[ad_1] Photo: Volvo The Volvo EX90 is a ridiculously comfortable, quiet and luxurious electric vehicle, but what if you aren’t quite ready to go fully electric? Well, that’s where the XC90 comes in. It’s been refreshed with new styling and a new infotainment system, and while those changes aren’t exactly revolutionary, they should make the […]
Junkyard Gem: 1993 Eagle Summit Wagon
[ad_1] American fans of the Mitsubishi Chariot family enjoyed a gratifying range of badging choices for their vehicles during the middle 1990s, with the shortened three-door version available here with Mitsubishi, Dodge, Plymouth and Eagle badging. Of those, the one sold as the Eagle Summit Wagon is the hardest to find today. I was able […]
Eddie Dunbar soars to victory on stage 20 of Vuelta a España
[ad_1] Eddie Dunbar (Jayco-AlUla) took a second stage win at this year’s Vuelta a España, as a late attack on stage 20 was enough to hold off the group of GC favourites. The Irishman powered away from a depleted peloton on the upper slopes of the Picón Blanco climb, the final summit finish of the […]
2025 Volvo EX30 review | CarExpert
[ad_1] Volvo has taken its next step towards its eventual goal of being an electric-only brand. It already offers the XC40 and C40 Recharge Pure Electric models in Australia, but they’re both based on a platform that also supports petrol and diesel power. The new Volvo EX30 is a different beast entirely. Under the skin, […]
GM’s Endurance Mode will be for EV racing
[ad_1] General Motors is looking to patent an “Endurance Mode” to help electric race cars go the distance. Not to be confused with a certain ill-fated electric pickup truck, Endurance Mode is designed to emphasize range over outright pace, according to a GM patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) […]
Paul Magnier takes hat-trick of wins at Tour of Britain with stage five victory
[ad_1] Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) powered to a third stage win at the Tour of Britain as he dominated the bunch sprint in Northampton city centre on stage five. A three-man breakaway of Connor Swift (Ineos Grenadiers), Rasmus Pedersen (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) and Matt Holmes (Great Britain) were caught just a few hundred metres […]
Visit Carro Retail Experience Centre in Plentong this weekend – Proton, Perodua promo, overtrade support
[ad_1] Good news Johoreans – are you in the market for a Proton or a Perodua car? Head onto the Carro Retail Experience Centre in Plentong this weekend where Carro is having a promo event where you can enjoy up to RM7,800 off Proton or Perodua cars. You will also enjoy a free 2 year […]
Do Frequent Flyer Programs Feel Like A Scam? The Feds Are Investigating Because They Just Might Be
[ad_1] Photo: Kevin Carter (Getty Images) Frequent flyer miles are meant to serve as a reward for loyalty toward a specific airline but have evolved into a quasi-currency unilaterally regulated by the whims of airline executives. The U.S. Department of Transportation launched an inquiry into the miles programs of the country’s four major carriers: American […]