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Bidirectional Charging (V2L/V2H/V2G): What’s Real in the U.S. Today and What Isn’t
Bidirectional charging, translated into plain EnglishDetroit has always loved a good power story horsepower, torque, kilowatts, take your pick. Lately, though, the conversation has…
Jan 29, 2026
Automatic Emergency Braking in the U.S.: What the Rule Actually Requires and How It Feels on the Road
A new federal line in the sand and what it does (and doesn’t) meanIn Los Angeles traffic, you learn the choreography of near-misses. A Prius darts into a gap that isn’t really a ga…
Jan 28, 2026
Over-the-Air Updates in Modern Cars: Benefits, Risks, and How to Avoid Update Nightmares
The New Frontier: Cars That Update ThemselvesPicture this: It’s a crisp California morning, and your EV is sipping electrons in the driveway. You climb in, coffee in hand, expectin…
Jan 25, 2026
IIHS 2026 Crash-Test Updates: What Changed and Which Body Styles Are Most Affected
The IIHS Turns Up the Heat: What’s New for 2026 Crash Testing?Change is a constant in the auto industry, but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has a knack for shaki…
Jan 22, 2026
U.S. Recall Watch: This Week’s Biggest Safety Recalls + How to Check Your VIN
Safety First: This Week’s Recall HeadlinesIt’s hard to ignore the hum of anxiety that stirs each time a new recall makes headlines. As someone who spends her days with hands wrappe…
Jan 20, 2026
Right to Repair & Connected-Car Data: The Quiet Policy Fight Shaping U.S. Repairs in 2026
The Quiet Battle Under the HoodMost folks cruising down I-90 aren’t thinking about who owns the data streaming from their car’s onboard computer. But beneath the surface, a tug-of-…
Jan 20, 2026
NACS vs CCS in 2026: What the U.S. Charging Standard Shift Actually Means for Drivers
NACS vs CCS: A Fork in the Charging RoadFor years, EV drivers in the U.S. have had to think about more than just range anxiety and battery degradation. There’s been another quiet b…
Jan 14, 2026
U.S. Car Market Shows Price Drop in 2025
A Shift in the American Road: New Car Prices Ease Up for 2025Something subtle yet significant is happening in showrooms across the United States. After years of sticker shock and p…
Dec 24, 2025
Rivian Expands Production Capacity: What It Means for Electric Trucks and Their Drivers
Rivian’s Growing Footprint: More Than Just Assembly LinesIt’s a subtle but persistent hum you notice when walking past Rivian’s Normal, Illinois plant quiet, but confident. This is…
Dec 18, 2025
Federal Government Extends EV Tax Credits: What It Means for Drivers and Automakers
Washington Greenlights Another Round: What the New EV Tax Credit Extension MeansLate last week, the federal government confirmed what many in the automotive world had been expectin…
Dec 18, 2025