Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. About three times a day, Rich Benoit gets a call to his auto shop, The ...

The reality is that like almost every component under the hood, a car battery has a finite lifespan and will conk out on you eventually. Weather conditions, corrosion, electrical shorts, charging ...

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 ...

Used electric cars promise quiet commutes and lower fuel bills, but the fine print on repairs is getting harder to ignore. Independent shops and veteran mechanics are increasingly steering customers ...

Replacing or upgrading the battery in an older EV can easily end up costing more than the car is worth ...

No matter how well your vehicle is working, if your battery dies and can't be recharged, you're stranded in a vehicle that you can't drive in for service. A battery usually has a sticker on it that ...

The switch to electric vehicles is still hampered by the high cost compared to gas cars. The higher upfront costs don't consider several less obvious costs that can hit after buying an EV. Things like ...

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 ...

Testing your battery regularly will prevent a dead battery from ruining your day. There’s only one way to answer the question, “Is it my battery, or something else” when your car won’t start: Hook up ...

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 ...