The old-fashioned 12-volt lead acid battery hasn't changed much since the mid-1950s. Now it's getting a makeover to handle a host of new responsibilities in electrified, automated and software-defined ...

Manufacturers are investing huge sums into battery technology to maximize the range and performance of new electric cars. However, if you pop the hood of a modern EV, you might find a regular old ...

The Hercules 12-volt cordless ratchet is a prime example of how saving money on power tools doesn’t always mean you’re taking a hit in terms of quality and performance. While you can expect some ...

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, ...

It’s like car camping, but on steroids. More remote. More self-sufficient. More comforts of home. That’s overlanding. The difference between car camping and overlanding is that overlanding is when you ...

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 ...

After a rocky start, our long-term 2021 Ford F-150 Limited hybrid test truck had a good run of towing, hauling and being a zippy, 430-horsepower luxury truck that’s accumulated more than 16,000 miles ...