Is the device in my pocket just one fast charge away from exploding? Probably not, and here's why. But as phone makers experiment with fast charging, I've noticed an uptick in concern about ...

There’s no denying that the rapid advancement of technology has inspired car makers to push beyond the parameters of what a car can do. Despite numerous high-tech features like autonomous emergency ...

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Aug 27, 2025 4:00 PM EDT Is your car battery more than 3 years old?

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 ...

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, ...

Snack brand Rewind has just launched 9-volt battery-flavored corn chips. In an attempt to capture the 90s’ nostalgic feeling of licking a 9-volt battery and experiencing the zappy and tingly metallic ...

It seems simple enough, right? Your car battery is confirmed to be dead, not merely plagued by other electrical issues like a bad alternator. It's time for a trip for the local auto parts store to ...

Abstract: An accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation is crucial for battery applications. Traditional model-based methods have difficulty addressing parameter mismatches and measurement errors, ...

Ford Motor Company is recalling 197,432 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles due to the risk that a low 12-volt battery could cause the electronic door locks to remain locked, risking trapping a ...

Switch 2 owners have discovered a battery issue on the console, but fortunately, this is a relatively easy fix. It doesn't appear to be a hardware problem either, as Switch 2 users have reported that ...