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Elon Musk's Tesla popularized electric vehicles and brought them to the front of the automotive industry. However, cars powered by electricity had been experimented with long before, even before ...

Your car only starts reliably because two electrical workhorses share the load. The battery delivers instant power on demand, ...

To help our members make a smart decision about replacing their car battery, Consumer Reports tests more than 100 individual car batteries in our lab every year. And not just once—in fact, we test ...

Car batteries are essential—and expensive. The average price in our latest car battery ratings is $187, with one model costing more than $362. Taking the time to research the best car battery for the ...

The automotive industry is quickly accelerating towards electrification, with electric vehicles, or EVs, paving the way. Of course, a critical component of every EV is the battery, which powers ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

How Long Do Batteries Last? There are a few primary types of vehicle batteries, including lead-acid, AGM (absorbent glass mat), EFB (enhanced flooded battery), and lithium-ion. With the ability to ...

If you know your car’s battery is on its way out, it’s best to replace it as soon as possible. You don’t want to get stuck on the side of the road because you ran out of juice. Thankfully, ...

Knowing what your car’s warranties cover comes in handy when vital parts like your battery die. The good news is that there are options available to cover all or part of the expense when you need a ...

Charging your car battery is usually the first job you should perform if your car won’t crank when turning the key. You can easily do it from home, so don’t worry about calling a professional. Battery ...