Electric cars mostly do without multi-speed transmissions, but automotive supplier Bosch believes the gear-less continuously-variable transmission (CVT) could help optimize EV performance and range.

Bosch thinks CVTs are a good idea for EVs. Jeep is rolling out a full slate of electric SUVs. GM is extending its holistic charging approach to fleets. And Ford looks at towing and charging. This and ...

So far, the only path toward lighter BEVs was new battery technology. Improving energy density was critical for smaller battery packs. At the same time, ICE suppliers were sure to face doom when ...

The purists will tell you CVT gearboxes are slow to react, bad while overtaking and diminish the driving experience. But if you want to buy say a Nissan Micra and just drive slowly around town, to and ...