How Much Will It Cost to Charge Your Electric Car? It’s Complicated
EV drivers in the US need to get out of that gas station car mindset. Continue reading How Much Will It Cost to Charge Your Electric Car? It’s Complicated
Author Archives: Aarian Marshall
Cars Are Now Rolling Computers, So How Long Will They Get Updates? Automakers Can’t Say
Phones are supported well beyond their average ownership lifetime. In stark contrast, automakers are struggling to work out how long their “smartphones on wheels” can be kept on the road. Continue reading Cars Are Now Rolling Computers, So How Long Will They Get Updates? Automakers Can’t Say
Why the Global CrowdStrike Outage Hit Airports So Hard
The aviation industry is optimized within an inch of its life. A bad software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike took down computers running Microsoft Windows—and a cascade of airports with it. Continue reading Why the Global CrowdStrike Outage Hit Airports So Hard
NYC’s Congestion Pricing Should Have Been the Future
But the cars keep winning. Continue reading NYC’s Congestion Pricing Should Have Been the Future
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally First Drive: Price, Specs, Availability
The all-electric Mustang gets a dirt update—perfect if you prefer going sideways. Continue reading 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally First Drive: Price, Specs, Availability
How Many Charging Stations Would We Need to Totally Replace Gas Stations?
The United States could fully transition to electric vehicles in about 20 years. When that happens, we’re going to need a lot of chargers. Continue reading How Many Charging Stations Would We Need to Totally Replace Gas Stations?
Biden’s New Import Rules Will Hit Ebike Batteries Too
The tariffs’ effects on the bike industry are still up in the air. Continue reading Biden’s New Import Rules Will Hit Ebike Batteries Too
As Questions Swirl Around Tesla’s Superchargers, the Race Is On to Fill the Power Gap
The company’s decision to eliminate the team building its charging infrastructure comes at a delicate time for the EV industry. Other players are eager to pick up where Tesla left off. Continue reading As Questions Swirl Around Tesla’s Superchargers, the Race Is On to Fill the Power Gap
Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still Be
In an investigative report into crashes and deaths associated with Tesla Autopilot, federal regulators concluded that the system lacked standard protections. Continue reading Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still Be
Tesla Promises ‘More Affordable Models’ and a ‘Cybercab’
Elon Musk’s automaker told investors Tuesday that sales and revenue are down but that new “more affordable models” will launch before mid-2025, sooner than originally planned. Continue reading Tesla Promises ‘More Affordable Models’ and a ‘Cybercab’