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Summary – Zonal architecture is the new trend in software-defined vehicles, reducing the number of wiring harnesses and electronic control units – Traditional cars have centralized electrical architectures, which are being replaced by the more efficient zonal architectures – Zonal architecture allows for autonomous emergency braking features and improved driving…

Summary – Electric vehicles have a high-voltage battery pack that powers the vehicle and must store a large amount of electricity – Even though EVs have a large battery, they still require a smaller 12-volt battery for various functions like lights and safety systems – 12-volt batteries became standard in…

Summary – Ioniq 5 N set a record at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in June 27, 2024 – The car, fully electric, was built in just six months with the help of pro drivers – Hyundai took aggressive steps to enter the race with the Ioniq 5 N despite…

Summary – EV slowdown is overblown, internal-combustion cars on the way out globally – Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles peaked in 2017 and are declining – Electric and hybrid vehicles sales have skyrocketed, with 14 million sold globally in 2023 – EV affordability key for increasing adoption, with estimated…

Summary – Top PHEVs for 2024 offer a good amount of all-electric driving range – Affordable PHEVs are priced at no more than $50,000 – Prius Prime, RAV4 Prime, Outlander, Escape Plug-in Hybrid, and Sportage are affordable mainstream PHEVs with good electric range – Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet…

Summary – Chevrolet Volt was introduced in 2011 as the first production series hybrid, offering 40 miles of all-electric driving for daily commutes – The Volt was a major achievement by Bob Lutz, who previously led the development of high-performance vehicles such as the Cadillac CTS-V and Dodge Viper -…

Summary – Extreme weather can impact EV charging, with both winter and summer presenting challenges – Heat waves can cause EV batteries to overheat and become inefficient – Preconditioning can help regulate battery temperature for optimal charging – Charging at 80% can help avoid overheating and save energy – Simple…

Summary – Electric car reliability is generally low due to legacy automakers new to EV technology or startups new to making cars – Tesla has proven to be reliable despite some build quality issues – According to Consumer Reports, electric vehicles have more reliability problems than traditional gas or diesel-powered…

Summary – Electric vehicles with onboard generators, known as range extenders or EREVs, trade some battery capacity for additional range – EREVs only use the engine to power the generator, not the wheels, making them different from PHEVs – True EREVs are rare, with only a few models meeting the…

Summary – EV charging infrastructure has been expanding, leading to reports of vandalism at charging stations – Thieves are cutting charging cables in cities like Seattle, Reno, Houston, and Minneapolis in search of copper – EV chargers handle a large amount of electricity, making cutting charging cables extremely dangerous -…