Ford Active Drive Assist vs. Tesla Autopilot: How the systems might compare

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-EOn Thursday, Ford gave us the first details about a driver-assistance feature the company has hinted about in its upcoming all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The system, which will debut on the crossover next year, will offer hands-free driving on divided highways for indefinite periods of time. Ford's system, which piggybacks on its latest...

First drive review: The 2020 Mini Cooper SE electric car realigns how I see EVs

2020 Mini Cooper SEBy the time I reach the sunny south Denver park full of revelers basking in the first official day without stay-at-home restrictions, I wished I had ignored my newfound freedom decree. After nearly three hours behind the wheel of the all-electric 2020 Mini Cooper SE, my back ached for anything that resembled comfortable. I found respite at a tree...

Tesla says unintended acceleration claims are “completely false”

2019 Tesla Model STesla said Monday that claims that its cars could suddenly accelerate without warning are without merit and were made by a profit-seeking investor. "This petition is completely false and was brought by a Tesla short-seller," the company wrote on its website. "We investigate every single incident where the driver alleges to us that their vehicle...

Researchers say energy-dense lithium-sulfur batteries may double EV range

Researchers at Monash UniversityResearchers in Australia say that advancements made in cathode durability could make lithium-sulfur batteries a reality for electric vehicles soon. The news was reported Friday by IEEE Spectrum following a paper published Monday by researchers at Monash University in Science Advances. In both, researches say lithium-sulfur's lower weight and...