Volkswagen-backed battery developer 24M Technologies has shared test data showcasing its Impervio separator technology, which helps reduce the risk of EV battery fires. The video footage below shows a side-by-side comparison of conventional EV cells overcharged with and without an Impervio separator in real-time, demonstrating the technology’s potential in the future. 24M Technologies is a … Continue reading “24M shares test data of new Impervio separator that helps reduce EV battery fires”
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Italian Flair Alfa drives into new territory Alfa Romeo, one of 16 Stellantis automobile brands sold throughout the world, is making its first foray into electric propulsion with the 2024 Tonale eAWD, which in Alfa speak means plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The Tonale is also the company’s first compact utility vehicle (CUV.) The Alfa Romeo Tonale, … Continue reading “Road Test: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce eAWD”
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It May Be Time to Shed a Tear The 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380 S is a one-year special edition model available exclusively to North America. The Golf, now in its eighth generation, debuted in 1983, replacing the Rabbit. It’s a driving purist’s car with a great reputation among enthusiasts. What makes it a ‘special … Continue reading “Road Test: 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380 S Special Edition”
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Ultra-Luxury Electric Coupe What is luxury? In the automobile industry some brands say covering the seats in leather makes an economy car luxury. Some have created an upscale division they call luxury. Then there are brands that consider themselves luxury. These are all good cars, some even very nice cars, but at best they would … Continue reading “Road Test: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV”
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All-New, All-Electric Midsize SUV The all-new 2024 Honda Prologue should be a comfortable transition for loyal Honda owners going from gasoline to their first all-electric car. One of the key elements for this loyalty is Honda’s reliability, which the Prologue should have even though it is a new model. With a little help, a Honda … Continue reading “Road Test: 2024 Honda Prologue AWD Elite”
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Solterra efficiency is in the same ballpark as Hyundai Ioniq 5 and VW ID.4 Even with improvements, it’s one of the slower-charging electric crossovers X-Mode off-road mode gives the Solterra impressive AWD traction and finesse Subaru’s vehicles have never completely fallen in line with the mainstream. As I spent more time with the brand’s first … Continue reading “Test drive: 2024 Subaru Solterra feels fit for the blue highways”
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European Premium Electric Compact SUV Right-sized for city driving or taking a longer-range road trip, the 2024 Audi Q4 55 E-tron Quattro holds its own against all other premium electric compact SUVs. It was all-new in 2022, but has received upgrades for 2024, including more power and driving range, refined steering and suspension, and faster … Continue reading “Road Test: 2024 Audi Q4 55 E-tron Quattro”
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The M50 is the top-performance model of the BMW i4 lineup Acceleration numbers aside, it’s not the best handling or riding i4 The M50 offers less driving range than other i4s but charges quickly and predictably Until BMW’s lineup of Neue Klasse vehicles arrives in 2025, with the “outsider” i3 EV far in the rearview … Continue reading “Test drive: 2024 BMW i4 M50 dials up the numbers, not the fun”