Tag: Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Tesla’s Robotaxi gets caught crashing through bollards, just as it readies the purpose-built Cybercab for public roads
Texas Robotaxi passenger films car hitting plastic bollards Company claims “impeccable” Robotaxi safety record Tesla is preparing Cybercabs for public roads imminently A Tesla Robotaxi user in Austin, Texas, has captured the moment their driverless ride failed to navigate a curb extension, marked off by plastic posts, turning directly into…
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Go easy on the gas —new study suggests a smooth EV driving style is simplest way to prolong its battery life
New analysis links aggressive driving to premature EV battery degradation Chinese researchers found optimizing driving style can prolong battery life Researchers used AI modeling to link driving style to battery wear Researchers at Shanghai Dianji University in China have linked aggressive driving styles to premature EV battery degradation, concluding…
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‘It took less than five seconds’: Volkswagen badges are being targeted by thieves for the radar tech behind them
Volkswagen badges have been going missing in increasing numbers Crime spree targeted residents of southeast London Thieves reportedly used drones to locate vehicles A growing number of Volkswagen owners in London are returning to their vehicles, only to find that the badge mounted to the front grille is missing. The…
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I’ve tested all the best new EVs of 2026 — here are my 5 favorites so far, from Honda to Hyundai
This year has already proved bountiful for brilliant EV releases, with the likes of BMW unleashing the debut models from its groundbreaking Neue Klasse series, Mercedes-Benz unveiling the impressively efficient CLA and Hyundai pushing electric high performance to the max with its Ioniq 6 N. Granted, I haven’t been able…
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Denza claims its latest Z9S model boasts the world’s longest electric range — allowing owners to drive from New York to Detroit without a stop
Denza Z9S is a more efficient version of the Z9 GT Chinese company claims 1,100 km (683 miles) between charges The flagship version starts at 349,800 yuan ($51,800) in China Denza’s Z9 GT has long been tipped as a genuine Porsche Taycan rival, touting serious performance from an optional tri-motor…
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Xiaomi’s debut full-size hybrid SUV can cover 314 electric miles before it touches a drop of gasoline
Xiaomi officially launches SkyNomad N70 and N90 SUVs Both pair a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with huge 76 kWh NMC battery packs Hybrid technology allows for more than 1,000 miles of driving Fresh off the success of the SU7 and YU7 all-electric models, which offer the sort of performance and range…
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