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A comprehensive new study from the Argonne National Laboratory attempts to quantify the potential fuel savings you’ll experience if you switch to a plug-in hybrid or an electric vehicle. The most detailed study of its kind showed that drivers in 99.9 percent of the U.S. would save money by switching to an electrified vehicle, and some drivers would save thousands per year.

In the next 10 years, we’ll be seeing an amazing and transformative array of new safety technologies in cars that will greatly reduce traffic accidents and improve our safety and security on the road. Here’s a look at what’s coming.

Used electric cars have traditionally commanded a price premium over used gasoline cars thanks to their new technology and performance. But increasing inventories and uncertainty has pushed used EV prices lower – to the point where many are more affordable than gasoline vehicles. That’s according to the latest data from iSeeCars.

If you’re considering an electric car, you may wonder whether an EV’s battery will behave like your smartphone’s battery, and lose a lot of its capacity after a couple of years. Fortunately, data from over 12,000 Teslas shows that EV owners have little to worry about.

J.D. Power’s annual Electric Vehicle Consideration study showed that consideration of fully electric vehicles dropped for the first time in 2024 – driven by anxiety about charging infrastructure and a lack of understanding of financial incentives. What does this mean for EV adoption?

Tesla’s had a bumpy ride over the past few months; new and improved products have generated buzz and positive reviews, while softening demand has also pushed the company to downsize staff and reduce support for its Supercharger network. What does all this mean if you’re thinking of going electric?

If you’re driving an electric car, you really should be thinking about charging at home. Recent data from industry watcher J.D. Power suggests that home charging satisfaction is higher than ever – even as public charging satisfaction declines.

New technology co-developed by Volvo and Breathe Battery Technologies means that future Volvos will be able to charge much faster than they do now – without any hardware changes or additional environmental impact. Will the software be available for existing Volvo EVs?

GM’s online resource for speaking to an actual person about any charging, driving range and other EV questions continues – while former Live forums for Cadillac and other GM brands have been discontinued.

Four more brands - Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and the new Scout brand - will adopt the Tesla NACS charging standard in 2025, providing their drivers with access to over 15,000 Tesla Superchargers.

Sales of new electric vehicles are poised to reach record numbers in 2023, exceeding a million units for the first time. While that's significant progress, many hurdles stand in the way of widespread EV adoption in America.

With demand slowing for electric cars due to high interest rates and concerns about charging, there are some great EV deals to be had out there. The best deals are for used EVs, whose prices have dropped by thousands in the last year. What are the best EV deals? Read on to find out.

New Jersey is the latest state to adopt a 2035 zero-emissions mandate. Starting in 2027, manufacturers will have to meet increasingly stringent targets, with 100 percent of new cars and trucks sold by 2035 required to be emissions-free. However, the new law does not outlaw gasoline.

The latest consumer survey from Ipsos and Yahoo finance shows that about a third of Americans are ready to consider an EV for their next vehicle. What's standing in the way? High prices, lack of knowledge about incentives, charging infrastructure, and vehicle choices.

In the last few years, most EV development has been concentrated on practical, family-friendly vehicles. But electrification can make sports cars more fun, as well - a fact proven by two great new concept cars from Mazda and Honda. They preview exciting new models that we hope will hit our driveways