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One of the most common bits of anti-EV rhetoric is that their batteries can't be trusted. Yes, it can be expensive, but ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Electric cars have become quite popular lately. And with gas prices and inflation, it seems like a great way to help the environment and save money in the long term. But... what ...

No matter the means of propulsion they used over the decades, cars have always needed batteries to run. That's because aside from the powertrain that ensures forward motion, a lot of a car's other ...

Want to extend your car battery's lifespan? Switch off accessories, avoid long stationary periods, and protect your battery ...

Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

Cold weather kills car batteries fast. If yours is 3+ years old, watch for these warning signs before you're stranded. Here's how to spot a failing battery ...

Every driver will inevitably encounter car issues. From flat tires to squeaky brakes, anything can happen to your vehicle throughout its lifetime. That’s why it’s doubly important to be on top of your ...

Every battery needs a 12-volt car battery, even that newfangled electric car you're driving around. 12-volt car batteries continue to be the biggest part of the $100-billion auto battery market, and ...

You can jump-start a dead car battery by using jumper cables to connect its terminals to the terminals of a functioning car battery or a standalone jump starter kit. However, if you don’t know how to ...

The 2018 Nissan Leaf will likely be revealed within the next three months, but more than 100,000 older Leaf electric cars are still silently in use on U.S. roads. Some of them, especially the ...

When temperatures plunge, the same cold that stiffens your fingers can quietly cripple the battery under your hood. Chemical reactions slow, oil thickens, and the electrical demands of modern cars ...