Some new EVs offer what is called vehicle-to-load, or V2L, which allows them to charge other electric vehicles, power electrical equipment, and act as a backup generator when homes lose power. Ford’s ...

Oak Ridge National Laboratory used a Porsche Taycan for the test, designing the most lightweight charging system in the world per kilowatt. Inductive charging has shown promise in the past, but in the ...

SAE’s certification means engineering and development parameters have been established so developers can proceed with “many critical aspects of deployment and commercialization of the NACS connector.” ...

The charging system in a car is often the most confusing part of the whole electrical system, but its purpose is actually pretty easy to understand. There are three main components in a charging ...

Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system, indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that's been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric vehicles. A ...

Considering an electric vehicle? Chances are you’ve heard of the good lease deals and low-to-zero financing deals on some EVs as sales cool and lawmakers weigh ending the federal EV tax credit by the ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

Using your electric vehicle to power your home is an exciting concept, but it's not just for consumers. Fleet owners may soon be some of the biggest early adopters of bidirectional charging technology ...

Tucking in behind a heavy truck as it crawls along the highway could soon be quite an attractive option for EV drivers. Early results from a wireless charging pilot in France show that coils embedded ...

The Topdon BT200 Battery and Charging System Tester showed up at exactly the right time. I’ve gotten a couple of sporadic check engine lights from a low-voltage code with no noticeable difficulty ...