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EV Trends to Look out for in 2023

The exciting pace of Electric Vehicle (EV) technology is just part of the buzz and energy surrounding the segment. With even more cars entering the market, there are so many storylines to watch. Here are four emerging EV trends you can expect to see in 2023. Battery Subscription Programs Batteries are a major component of any electric vehicle. They’re also the biggest and most difficult to dispose of at the end of their life. VinFast aims to make battery maintenance and replacement a non-issue for EV drivers with its innovative subscription program. This program allows you to pay monthly for the use of your battery, which will be replaced as soon as it drops to 70% of its original capacity for holding a charge. Increasing Demand Due to High Gas Prices Fuel prices continue to rise, putting the pinch on drivers with conventional internal combustion engines (ICE). This will push demand for EVs, especially as range and charging speeds continue to improve. A Focus on Recycling We’re already seeing more and more drivers asking about the end-of-life for batteries, and what that might mean for the environment. Rapid development in battery recycling technology, including the VinFast investment in Li-Cycle’s Spoke and Hub system,…

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2 years, 1 month ago

How to Improve Your Road Trips

Road trips can be divisive: for some, they’re the best part of a vacation. For others, they’re long stretches of agony between places they want to be. For still others, they’re an abyss of unknowns that leave them intimidated at best and paralyzed at worst. If you live and want to travel within North America—particularly to nature spots–it can be hard to avoid road trips. and that thought can be distressing enough to push someone into paying for a ticket on a cramped, uncomfortable plane. But, road trips don’t have to be stretches of agony or abysses of unanswered questions. The fact is that, for many, these apprehensions are rooted in ignorance of how to approach traveling by car. It’s possible to learn, and rid yourself of any apprehensions. Partly because of my job, I’ve spent literal months driving across the US: from East Coast to West (and back, several times); from Southern California to the Canadian border; from Colorado to Chicago… the road is a second home, my car more well-worn than some peoples’ shoes. As a result, I’ve picked up a bunch of tricks useful for anyone traveling long distances by car, whether it be a four-hour day…

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2 years, 1 month ago

Trust Your Eyes… Not Your Map

It happens in Minnesota. It happens in the maze-like city blocks of Manhattan. It happens in the deserts of Southern California, and the frozen wastes of Russia, and the mountains of Colorado. It happens everywhere, because we use it everywhere… perhaps, more than we should. I’m talking about instances where your GPS leads you astray. Sometimes by taking you up a road that no longer exists, sometimes by thinking you’re on the freeway instead of the city streets, and sometimes by sending you into the middle of nowhere. At best, these incidents are inconvenient. At their worst, they cause “death by GPS.” There is a common misconception that these issues are completely due to user error. Occasionally, people point to the responsibility of the map-maker—these days, that’s usually Google. But rarely is it acknowledged that these incidents are a part of a wider group of human error that, while natural, should be monitored and corrected! Here, we delve into human-GPS error not in the context of specific stories, but as a wider phenomenon. We’ll explore the various kinds of human-GPS errors that are most common, and explain why they occur. Finally, we’ll make an argument for why and how to…

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2 years, 1 month ago

Why (And How) to be Nice to Cyclists

For many drivers—particularly in the US—bicyclists are seen as a nuisance. They take up valuable space on the road, slow down traffic, and seem out of place in our automobile-focused landscape. Some even want to remove bicyclists from roadways altogether, and relegate them to the realm of athletics and children’s playgrounds. But this is short-sighted. Disdain for bicyclists comes from a few select places—none of which have a deep connection to the reality of the situation. The incredibly minor inconvenience of making space for a bicyclist, and the odd mentality that they’re somehow being “uppity” are both petty and stupid reasons to dislike bicyclists. And while jokes about bicyclists do make for good comedy, the fact is that we, as drivers, need to start making room for them. There are several good reasons to do so, too. Some are based mostly in ethics, while others appeal to a degree of self-interested practicality. A few drift into both. We hope to convince you to rethink your disdain for bicyclists. Below, we’ve compiled a few good reasons to be nice to bicyclists… and some actionable ways to do exactly that. To start with, let’s help you with a common misconception. More Bicyclists…

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2 years, 1 month ago

How to Make the Most of a Long Commute

Over the last year, daily commutes have often changed from long stretches in public transit to long stretches in a cramped car. Sometimes this happened because the pandemic forced people to move or change jobs, sometimes because it made public transit unsafe. In other cases, people moved to a region where trains and buses weren’t available. Whatever the reason, many people are now stuck in their cars for an hour or two every day, and it’s making them crazy. After all, some people just aren’t used to long drives. They may have grown up with public transit or may have thought they’d never be able to afford a ride of their own. Now they’re trying to figure out how to stay sane—and healthy, given how a long car ride can strain one’s back and neck. Things to Do Fortunately, there are many things you can do to take the edge off a long commute, and even make it fun and something to look forward to. Listen to Podcasts There’s more to the world of podcasts than The Joe Rogan Experience and NPR. The variety of podcasts has surged enormously over the last decade, and these days you can find a…

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2 years, 1 month ago

What You Need To Know About Driver Assistance Technologies

Driver assistance technologies can help you focus on the road and reduce your chances of a crash. In 2020, 38,824 Americans died in motor vehicle crashes—many of these crashes were tied to human error. Learn more about driver assistance technologies, how they can help you, and what you should know about these technologies when buying your next vehicle. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) This feature helps you stay in your lane and can be used in combination with adaptive cruise control. It uses laser technology to monitor whether you are staying within the lane, warning you when you drift out of it. The LDW system is often combined with collision warning and blind spot detection systems, but this isn’t always the case — some cars have LDW but no other driver assistance features! After just three years in operation, VinFast has managed to bring to market a midsize SUV/C-segment with basic self-driving and steering assistance features such as lane departure warning, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic alert. These cutting-edge technologies help reduce collisions common in urban traffic, particularly in densely populated cities. Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot Detection (BSD) is a feature that alerts the driver if there…

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What To Do After An Accident

So, you just got into an accident. For starters, don’t panic. I know that’s about as helpful as saying “don’t be depressed,” but listen for a moment. Take a long, slow breath. It’s okay if it takes a while to slow down enough. Focus on the feeling of your breath as you breathe in, long and slow. Breathe out, focusing on how it feels against your nostrils. Rub your forearms and hands, focusing on the physical sensation of your body being there, and being present. Hopefully, this has helped you to calm down and think for a little bit. Getting into an accident can be a rough ordeal. While a fender-bender can merely be an unpleasant interruption to your day, more serious crashes can put a hamper on your whole month. To that end, we’ve compiled a few tips for anyone who finds themselves in that situation. Please note that none of these suggestions are legal or medical advice. Everyone’s situation is different, and it would be impossible for a generalized article to give you useful medical or legal advice. Instead, we want to give you some general tips for ways to make sure your accident is as easily handled…

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2 years, 1 month ago

How to Make Your Ride More Comfortable

For something that costs so much money to buy and maintain, cars can be incredibly uncomfortable. Not just physically, but in terms of convenience and “creature comforts.” This isn’t always the case—manufacturers do invest a lot of money into ergonomics, fancy extras, and quality materials. But, they also have to balance those concerns with safety, economics, and varying tastes across their markets. As a result, the driving experience can sometimes feel lacking for the individual. But what if you could fix that? What if you could amp up your driving experience, tailor it to your individual needs, and make your car as comfortable as your apartment or bedroom? Well, there’s good news: you can! It just takes knowing what to look for. Creating a comfortable driving experience means different things to different people. And, courtesy of the unholy union of a car gadget market stacked with useless junk, the lack of readily available advice on enhancing the comfort of your vehicle, and the fact that some just view their car as a way to get from point A to point B, many people can’t figure out where to start making their car comfortable. That’s why we’ve created this. It’s a…

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2 years, 1 month ago

Why VinFast Uses Li-ion Batteries In Its EVs

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are one of the most popular types of battery for use in EVs. They’re also used in consumer electronics, laptops and other portable devices. The key advantages to Li-ion batteries include their high energy density, low self-discharge rate and long cycle life. Below we’ll discuss each of these characteristics and why they make Li-ion batteries so desirable for use in consumer electronics products. The ability to store large amounts of electricity at a low weight is especially useful for EVs since it allows them to travel further between charges than combustion engines do on gasoline or diesel fuel alone. Battery Cost Li-ion batteries have a high initial cost, but they’re cheaper than nickel cadmium batteries. The cost of Li-ion batteries is expected to decrease as technology improves. Energy Density One of the most important things to consider when choosing a battery is its energy density. Energy density, or power density, is the amount of stored energy in a battery. It’s measured in watt-hours per liter (Wh/L) or watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). Li-ion batteries provide exceptional capacity with the highest energy density in the rechargeable-battery market (100–265 Wh/kg). This makes charging a Li-ion battery simpler, faster, and more…

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2 years, 1 month ago

VinFast To Launch Scalable Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are designed to eliminate human error when operating vehicles of all types. ADAS uses advanced technologies to assist drivers, thereby improving their performance. But what exactly are these systems and why do we need them? While the answer to that question is complicated, it starts with the basics—ADAS help prevent accidents and save lives. Why Do We Need ADAS? While you may have heard of ADAS, you might not know why we need these assistance systems. There are several good reasons why ADAS should be incorporated into your new ride: They reduce accidents. Autonomous vehicles can eliminate many of the common causes of collisions—from distracted driving to drunk driving—which will help reduce accidents. They reduce traffic congestion. As autonomous vehicles become more common, they’ll start replacing cars that are driven by humans, especially in urban areas where traffic is most congested.. They save you money. Without needing gas or insurance payments (and with fewer accidents), self-driving cars could save their owners money on transportation costs over time. Introduction to ADAS ADAS is a collection of technologies that help drivers avoid collisions and stay in their lanes. These systems are designed to be as unobtrusive as…

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2 years, 1 month ago