Rivian recently faced a flurry of dying 12-volt batteries on its vehicles, last time because of a botched software update. This must have caused the EV startup a lot of money because it decided to ...

Big tires, small tires, overland rigs, and even a basketball; I tested them all to find inflators I'd actually use myself.

The owner of the JerryRigEverything channel was outraged that Rivian asked him $775 to replace the 12-volt batteries of its ...

Most people don’t realize an electric vehicle (EV) needs, or even has, a conventional 12-volt battery. They’re rarely talked about, but they should be! An EV’s 12-volt battery is just as essential as ...

Even the most advanced electric cars rely on a simple 12-volt battery. We explain its crucial role and why it can still leave you stranded. There’s no denying that the rapid advancement of technology ...

All-electric vehicles like the Chevy Equinox EV offer a number of benefits over ICE-powered vehicles, but if the onboard 12-volt battery dies, accessing the cabin could prove tricky. This is due to ...

When David Finkelstein and his wife first got their new Hyundai EV, they drove it for months without a hitch. Then, the Ioniq 5 SUV started to repeatedly fail, rendering it inoperable. He couldn’t ...

The Cadillac Lyriq is the brand’s first all-electric production vehicle, offering high-end luxury, a sleek design, and an emissions-free driving experience. However, like most modern vehicles, the ...

BetaVolt's BV100 is smaller than a coin and contains a radioactive isotope of nickel that decays into copper and supplies power to a device for up to 50 years. But it probably won't power your ...

According to NYT, Tesla's reliance on the small 12-volt battery to power the doors has been a consistent weak spot. Once disabled, the main escape option becomes the hidden manual release, an element ...

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