Definitions and Plans of Action Hit-and-runs are more common than many drivers realize. These types of crashes can leave victims confused, injured or worse. On the other hand, drivers face heavy legal consequences. Understanding what a hit-and-run is and how to respond can help you stay prepared and protected. This article breaks down everything you … Continue reading “The Driver’s Guide to Understanding Hit-and-Runs”
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Watch this webinar, presented by Infineon, to learn about new preconfigured automotive high voltage gate drivers for efficient switching of the latest automotive IGBT, SiC MOSFET, and Si/SiC Fusion power modules. Key takeaways: Gate drivers match the latest IGBT, SiC MOSFET and Fusion switch technologies Developed according to ISO 26262 No configuration required Compact with … Continue reading “Webinar: Easing traction inverter power design with a novel family of pre-configured high voltage gate drivers”
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Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 E-Tron electric vehicles are being recalled because of an issue with their batteries—their 12-volt batteries, that is. In the 13,769 recalled vehicles—including a mix of 2024 VW ID.4 and 2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback models—the 12-volt battery may not charge, even when there’s plenty of charge in the … Continue reading “VW ID.4, Audi Q4 E-Tron recall: 12V issue may strand drivers”
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A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than … Continue reading “Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes”
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Revel on Thursday opened what the company claims is New York City’s first electric vehicle fast-charging site open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Located at Pier 36 in the Lower East Side section of New York’s Manhattan borough, the site features 10 320-kw DC fast-chargers from Finnish company Kempower, according to a … Continue reading “First 24/7 Manhattan EV fast-charging site vies for Uber drivers”
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A study found Tesla drivers are distracted while using Autopilot Tesla’s Autopilot is a hands-on driver-assist system, not a hands-off system The study notes more robust safeguards are needed to prevent misuse Driver-assist systems like Tesla Autopilot are meant to reduce the frequency of crashes, but drivers are more likely to become distracted as they … Continue reading “Study: Drivers misusing and abusing Tesla Autopilot system”
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More than a year after legacy automakers announced a transition from the CCS charging port to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), GM EV customers are finally able to purchase an approved adapter and gain access to hundreds of thousands of Tesla chargers. Today’s news has been a long time coming for GM-branded EV drivers. … Continue reading “GM releases its approved NACS adapter, giving its drivers access to Tesla’s charging network”