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 ...

New technologies, such as mobile battery repair services and remote diagnostics, are also being developed to make repairs easier and more affordable. If you own an electric car, it's essential to find ...

The price of electric vehicles is still the biggest hurdle to most consumers considering a switch from gas-powered cars, and they might not even be factoring in some of the hidden costs. A man in ...

Next to buying new tires and the many maintenance items required to keep a car running, replacing the 12V battery is one of the costliest. Unlike a basic oil change that costs $35 for regular mineral ...

Although the powertrains in hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) require less maintenance than internal combustion engines, the high-voltage batteries that power their electric motors can fail ...

About three times a day, Rich Benoit gets a call to his auto shop, The Electrified Garage, from the owner of an older Tesla Model S whose car battery has begun to fail. The battery, which used to ...