Yes, Virginia, even a mighty Hummer EV with a 200kWh battery uses a 12-volt battery that could leave you stranded, but Clarios has a fix for this. Frank Markus Writer Manufacturer Illustrator Jan ...

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 ...

Based on other accounts posted online, however, he's not alone when it comes to 12-volt battery issues. As one person with a 2024 example of the Solterra told the National Highway Transportation ...

The class-action lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. Eastern District Court of California, claims that Subaru and Toyota both knew about 12-volt battery problems before the the Bz4X or Solterra ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated Jan. 6, 2023, to clarify that the fire risk in question is related to the smaller 12-volt battery-charging cable rather than the larger 400-volt battery ...

Less than 2,000 miles later, the 12-volt battery failed a second time. This time, even a jumpstart couldn’t revive it. Wade claims he was forced to tow his EV to a nearby Toyota dealership ...

More stories on 12-volt battery issues from other manufacturers. Rivian Fixes 12V Battery Drain Issue Via OTA Software Update. Car Magazine's Long-Termer Honda E Needed A Jump-Start.