Rivian has yet another 12-volt battery issue, this time on the Gen 2 R1S and R1T vehicles. Owners report that an aluminum bracket holding the battery in place corrodes after only a few months, ...

Rivian owners have designed an adapter kit to replace the proprietary 12-volt lead-acid batteries in their vehicles with cheaper, off-the-shelf parts. A complementary solution could also allow keeping ...

While 800-V systems offer advantages in fast charging and reduced weight, 400-V systems will remain dominant due to their affordability.

The 12-volt battery is one of the least complex components in modern vehicles but one of the most crucial. If it’s not in good condition, the engine won’t start, nor can any of the vehicle’s fancy ...

Lithium-ion batteries have been a game-changer in the power tool world, which is why the major brands out there have widely adopted this technology. DeWalt is one such brand that has gone all-in on ...

Many readers will have at some time or another built their own lithium-ion battery packs, whether they are using tiny cells or the huge ones found in automotive packs. A popular choice it to salvage ...

Buying a hybrid often comes with promises of efficiency and lower running costs. What many buyers don’t expect to learn three years later is that replacing a basic battery might involve removing ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...