Electric Cars Articles

I Played Nintendo Switch In A Chinese EV

Firefly updated its in-car software via OTA update recently, adding features like Nintendo Switch casting and customizable lock and unlock sounds and animations. The Nintendo Switch streaming comes via a USB capture card, and a physical connection to the car. ...

Why Brake Pad Performance Becomes Inconsistent in Fleet Vehicles

This article may contain affiliate links. For many fleet operators, brake performance issues in commercial vehicle brake pads rarely present themselves as sudden failures. Instead, they tend to emerge gradually— through inconsistent wear patterns, shifting...

Charged EVs | Fraunhofer IZM’s novel SiC inverter hits 99% efficiency in a 1-liter package for 800 V EV drives

Fraunhofer IZM has developed a 500-kW inverter that fits in a volume of 1 liter—500 kVA per liter—with peak efficiency exceeding 99%. The unit was built for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and is designed for 800 V DC drives, delivering 500 A RMS per phase with an...

Why Second-Hand Car Parts Are Having Their Moment in 2026

This article may contain affiliate links. There is a quiet revolution happening in garages and repair shops across the U.S. and beyond. Drivers, mechanics and budget-conscious car owners are increasingly turning to used auto parts—not out of desperation, but...
How ADAS And Vehicle Data Are Reducing Fleet Emissions And Accidents

How ADAS And Vehicle Data Are Reducing Fleet Emissions And Accidents

This article may contain affiliate links. Fleet vehicles operate at scale. Small gains repeat thousands of...

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Data Privacy in the Age of Electric Vehicles: Challenges and Solutions

Data Privacy in the Age of Electric Vehicles: Challenges and Solutions

Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity wordwide amid tightening environmental laws, consumer demand and...

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