environment
“2025 Toyota Camry: Full Hybrid Only | Giga Gears”
If you’re one of those rare car buyers, rejoice; after seven years, Toyota has finally updated the Camry for 2025.
South Carolina Tightens Regulations on Carolina Squat | Giga Gears
South Carolina is banning the “Carolina Squat,” which is when people raise the front of their trucks and SUVs several inches higher than the rear end. The ban comes after legislation was introduced months ago, but drivers will now receive warnings through the next 180 days. After that time, South Carolina police will…
“EVs to Benefit from Decades-Old Feature in Gas Cars, Making Repairs Easier | Giga Gears”
California is proposing regulation mandating an industry standard diagnostic system for EVs. The standardized system is set to debut in 2026 in the Golden State but could usher in the creation of something like OBD-II for EVs, which is currently lacking. EVs have some diagnostic capability now, but they are not…
Why People Prefer Hybrids Over Expensive EVs with Limited Charging Improvements
EVs still cost too much. As of September 2023, the average cost of an EV was still over $53,000. Automakers keep rolling out more and more expensive models. A bad charging infrastructure that isn’t being expanded fast enough isn’t helping matters. Things are so bad that as, Bloomberg reports, many buyers are choosing…
F1 Cars May Ditch 18-Inch Wheels Due to Excessive Weight | Giga Gears
Formula 1 is considering ditching the current 18-inch wheel size after only two seasons in a drive to reduce the weight of cars across the championship field. F1’s stakeholders aim to take 110 pounds off of the cars when new regulations are introduced in 2026. The chassis dimensions will already be trimmed for the…