Electric Cars Articles

Are EV Drivers More Prone to Causing Crashes?

Study Shows More EV Claims, Higher Repair Costs This article may contain affiliate links. Summary A peer‑reviewed 2024 study found EV drivers had more at‑fault crash claims than gas cars. The same study saw no statistically significant increase for hybrids...

Charged EVs | Ideal Power increases B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power rating, targeting EV contactor applications 

Ideal Power has the power rating of its discrete B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power switch from 50 A to 75 A. The company says that the higher rating is supported by extensive internal and third-party testing, and no design or packaging changes were...

Opinion: Why Behind-the-Fence and Off-Grid Charging Are Now Critical for Fleet Electrification

A Commercial EV Infrastructure Shift Is in Motion The promise of a national EV charging network has been a central pillar of the U.S. government’s electrification agenda. Through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, the federal...

Used Chevy Silverado EV Trucks Get 450-Mile Range For $40K

Modern electric trucks are great. They're smoother, quieter and quicker off the line than gas-powered trucks, with simpler drivetrains and lower running costs. There's only one problem: They are really, really expensive.  The cheapest electric trucks start...