Waymo taxis were set on fire during L.A. protests. It's unclear whether they were called or if protesters simply took advantage of their presence

In an April interview with Automotive News that recently went viral, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda said that nine million electric vehicles have the same emissions impact as 27 million hybrids. That means one EV pollutes as much as three hybrids, according to him.

Battery start-ups and larger labs scrutinize materials in every part of electric vehicle systems, especially anodes

"Opens the door to large-scale production." Researchers make exciting breakthrough that could impact everything from smart technology to EVs: 'This innovation overcomes the common challenges' first appeared on The Cool Down.

We tested dozens of electric cars to create this guide. Discover the best options, ranked on their performance, value, quality and technology.

From the start of the 2026–2027 season, all-wheel drive will finally be permanent for the single-seater EVs. It is long past time, given that virtually every high-performance EV on the road powers both its axles, and it marks the first time the FIA has approved a permanent AWD single-seater since the technology was outlawed from F1 decades ago.

The absence of federal electric vehicle incentives from the House-passed budget reconciliation bill has some analysts alarmed that it will threaten jobs

Motointegrator and DataPulse Research present a data-driven study that explores how Elon Musk’s political profile may be fueling a growing consumer backlash-and what it means for Tesla’s future.

Now that the Model 3 and Model Y have been thoroughly updated, Tesla has turned its attention to its older flagship models, the Model X and Model S. Both models are now available to order, with updates made to their designs,

A cargo ship transporting 3,000 cars was abandoned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday after a massive fire broke out. As of Friday, the ship was still burning. The blaze may have been fueled by the vehicles’ lithium-ion batteries, which are notoriously difficult to extinguish once ignited.

As gas prices rise and electric vehicle costs drop, South Florida drivers are weighing whether switching to an EV can save them more money in 2025.

Interconnection also could allow electricity from plugged-in EVs to be sent back to the grid, similar to when residential solar panels produce more energy than is required by a homeowner. In return, a utility might offer an incentive or pay a rate to the EV owner for the electricity that could show up on their bill.