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Peter is the Associate Editor at Motor1 and is a lover of most technology, especially on wheels. Het got Industrial Design degree in 2020 and has not used it since. He resides in New Hampshire.

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Lucid Could Use Two-Speed Transmissions In Future EVs

The American automaker is interested in two-speed transmissions that allow electric motors to operate in ideal ranges at different speeds.

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Silicon Anode EV Batteries Are The Real Deal, But It's Complicated

Silicon anodes are arriving in electric vehicles soon, but they still have pros and cons.

Technology - Nov 7 2024 -

It Sure Looks Like GM Is Copying Lucid's Homework

The Detroit automaker has a design for a new drive unit that incorporates one of Lucid's key mechanical concepts.

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We Rode Shotgun In Cadillac's Rolls-Royce Rival

We get an early ride in the $350,000 Cadillac Celestiq EV. Here's what it was like.

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The Battery Revolution Is Finally Here

Battery technology has improved since electric vehicles entered the scene, but everything is about to change.

Features - Oct 28 2024 -

Audi's Electric A2 Restomod Makes More Sense Than You Think

There are good reasons why the Audi A2s is an appealing candidate for an electric conversion.

Weird - Oct 22 2024 -

2024 Kia EV9: The Good And The Bad

Kia’s first electric three-row is a solid performer, but it’s not without flaws.

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It Doesn't Take Much To See That The Future Of EVs Is Already Here

The mood of the day is betting against the astonishing march of technology. That is so unbelievably stupid.

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I Designed A Hybrid Car. Now I'm Building It In My Garage

Technology has put us on the brink of building an automobile with almost zero hard tooling. Let’s try it.

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The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Tells Us A Lot About Why Voltage Matters

And it tells us a lot about General Motors' EV strategy, and what going even smaller might mean.

Battery Tech - Jun 11 2024 -

GM's Novel Axial Flux Motor Could Be Key to Smaller, Cheaper EVs

Using a unique hydraulic system, the automaker could boost the efficiency of an electric motor that is already lightweight and compact.

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The Chevrolet Silverado EV Has One Of The Biggest Batteries Ever. Here's How It Works

The Chevy Silverado EV's battery is big, sure. But there's a lot more to it than just what you see on paper.

Battery Tech - May 23 2024 -

My Quad-Motor Go-Kart Broke Under Full Power

A few fixes are in order before we power the front motors.

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Here's An Exceedingly Nerdy Explanation of GM's Ultium Battery System

We spoke with Jerry Beemer, the head of GM’s EV Propulsion team.

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The Mercedes-AMG GT Hybrid Has 9 Miles Of Electric Range on Purpose

The 816-horsepower hybrid's battery is intentionally compromised to offer little energy.

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My Quad-Motor Electric Go-Kart Finally Works

We’re gonna need a better battery.

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We Tried Unusual Sodium Ion Batteries in Our Motocompacto Type R

Sodium ion is all the rage now, but what's the deal with the emerging chemistry?

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GM Thinks Tetris-Shaped Batteries Could Be the Key to Better Cooling

Battery cells are typically only rectangular or cylindrical. GM might change that.

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BMW Might Make Gas And Electric M3s At The Same Time

A new report says that reduced regulatory pressure has allowed the German automaker to pursue two very different drivetrains.

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Rivian's New Battery Cell Could Be Even Better Than Tesla's

The new Rivian R2 SUV features huge cylindrical batteries which are even larger than the advanced 4680 cells used by Tesla.

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Our Homemade Honda Motocompacto Type R Is A Little Too Fast

Maybe tripling the power was a bit much.

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EV Swaps Will Be The Future Of Hot Rodding. But Not Yet.

What was once a garage hobby has become overly expensive, complex, and restrictive.

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Why EV Makers Can Sell You More Power Over The Air

Power-adding over-the-air updates in EVs may seem pretty straightforward, but there's more going on than you might think.

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Toyota's EV Manual Transmission Could Have Up To 14 Gears

Finally, the real-life Fast and Furious transmission we've all been waiting for.

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