by Phil Jackson | Apr 29, 2026
One of the biggest hesitations people have about buying a used electric vehicle is the battery — specifically, the fear that years of charging cycles have quietly drained an EVs expected range. New research suggests that fear is largely unfounded.A study from...
by Phil Jackson | Oct 2, 2025
Volvo Cars has reached a major milestone, delivering its one millionth plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in September. The achievement highlights the brand’s progress toward full electrification while maintaining strong demand for hybrids as a bridge to that future. Plug-in...
by Phil Jackson | Jul 9, 2025
Could installing brake lights on the front—and possibly the sides—of vehicles help drivers better anticipate other driver’s actions at intersections? The idea stems from a familiar driving scenario. You’re stopped at an intersection with cross traffic...
by Phil Jackson | Jun 11, 2025
China’s decision to restrict exports of rare earth elements and magnets is threatening to halt vehicle and auto parts production in the coming weeks.These materials are critical to a wide range of automotive components—from electric motors and sensors to automatic...
by Phil Jackson | Nov 1, 2024
Stats time – here are some interesting numbers I’ve run across recently: • 600 new fast-charging stations came online in the US in the 3rd quarter of 2024.• There are now about 9,000 public fast-charging sites across America.• By year’s end there will be roughly 1...
by Phil Jackson | Oct 16, 2024
Despite lofty promises from some quarters, self-driving cars don’t self-drive quite yet. While my Polestar is fantastic at keeping between the lines on its own, it also is quick to remind me to grab the wheel if it senses that my hand isn’t connected to the wheel. And...
