With instances of lithium battery explosions in recent news, we should be asking: How likely is it that an EV’s lithium battery will explode?

New status reports on the semiconductor industry reveal promising growth and advancements in technology, but they also show some concerns.

EVs are on the rise, but interest rates might soon make them less affordable to the average buyer.

Multiple manufacturers are taking vintage car models and adding a modern twist.

Some new vehicle models are using food waste to create composite materials. Is this a sustainable option, or are there environmental consequences?

Beyond the marketing disaster of having one of the most vivid images of a crash of all time being directly linked in many people’s minds to the fuel source that would be powering their personal vehicle, there are a few issues that have made hydrogen FCEVs less viable than the standard electric vehicle we see today. The first of which is the availability of support. Hydrogen FCEVs require specialized fueling stations in order to work. Unlike an electric vehicle (EV) these cars can’t be charged at home and must go to a hydrogen gas station. The issue is, there aren’t that many in North America. Looking at a map from the U.S. Department of Energy, there are only a handful of hydrogen refueling stations in the region, with every single one being near the corridor between San Francisco and Los Angeles. For many people, having a car brings them freedom, so being locked to a specific region by your vehicle can be off-putting for many.

In 2022, vehicle sales declined due to supply chain issues and inflation. But what was the real mark?

From EVs to autonomy, here are the biggest stories of the year in the auto industry.

The rise in SUV popularity has dramatically decreased sedan ownership over the last decade.

As we enter a new year, what trends are we expected to see shape the industry in 2023?