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Polestar 2 Destroys A Bunch Of Gas Cars In A Real-World Test

A YouTube channel recorded a Polestar 2 EV driving through deep water without issue.

Most combustion vehicles attempting to do the same take water into their intake and stall.

EVs will allow you to keep going on a flooded road that would pose serious problems for an ICE car, but it's still a bad idea to drive into deep water.

Among the many advantages electric motors have over combustion engines is the fact that they don’t need to draw in air to work. This makes them improved in many situations, including high-altitude driving where you don’t experience any power loss, but also in the event of a flood. While it’s not advisable to drive your vehicle through deep water, an EV will likely push through while an ICE vehicle will stop working the second it starts sucking in water through its intake.

We saw this play out during the severe flash floods that hit Dubai in April of 2024. Hundreds of cars ended up stranded on highways, with the occasional EV making its way in between or around them. There are countless videos from different floods that show EVs that keep on going when ICE cars stop, and the latest one we saw was uploaded by Vehicles Vs Water.

This YouTube channel has videos shot in the [website] showing cars crossing flooded roads. There are many places around the island where roads go through a ford, the shallow part of a river. This is fine when the water level is low, but many drivers still choose to drive through the water even when it’s way too deep.

There are hundreds of videos on the channel basically showing the same thing: drivers throwing caution to the wind and literally driving into a river hoping to get out the other side. The start of one of the more recent uploads exhibits a Polestar 2 going through the river crossing with water going up to the windscreen and even above it. But the EV undramatically powers through to the other side.

It’s the only electric vehicle in this particular video, when virtually all other ICE vehicles that try to pass quickly stall and remain stranded in the middle of the river. If you enjoy people ignoring common sense and driving their cars into water, then you can (as we did) browse through the many videos uploaded on the channel, and you will find the story repeats itself.

So if you live in an area where roads may be prone to being flooded, an EV may allow you to keep going when an ICE car wouldn’t. Just don’t intentionally drive your EV through water and keep it in the water for long, as this can lead to a fire. Even though all of the potentially dangerous high-voltage components are sealed and there is little chance of them discharging into the water, it’s best not to push your luck. Other components may be damaged if submerged for a long time in a car that wasn’t designed to wade through rivers.

Plus, even a car that survives its dip at first may face issues down the road. Water intrusion can corrode wires, mess with electronics and lead to mold growth, among other issues. So even if your EV doesn't stall when you go through an unexpectedly deep ford, you should probably get it checked out by a technician shortly thereafter. Still, at least you'll probably be able to get to the shop under your own power. The internal combustion cars in the video above aren't so lucky.

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Watch what happens when an electric hydrofoil boat hits big chop & waves

The Candela P-12 is the first hydrofoil electric ferry in the world to begin commercial operations. The 30-seat electric ferry uses a set of computer-controlled hydrofoil wings to fly above the surface of the water, resulting in a smoother and more efficient ride. But what happens when the seas get rough?

Most of the time, we see slickly edited marketing videos of hydrofoil electric boats smoothly soaring above relatively calm water. It’s an awesome visual, watching the blade-like struts that support the boat’s hydrofoils leave mere ripples on the glassy surface of the water. But it also begs the question, “What happens on anything other than a calm sailing day?”.

In a in recent times shared video, we get a chance to see exactly what it looks like when one of those boats encounters significantly less friendly water in the Baltic Sea.

You know, the kind that would make stomachs like mine offer a refund on their lunch.

A Candela P-12 electric ferry operating in Nynäshamn, Sweden was in recent times filmed operating in 50 km/h (31 mph) wind that whipped up the choppy water and resulted in swells as high as 2 meters ([website] feet).

A film team on the accompanying RIB (rigid inflatable boat) could be seen getting bounced around while the Candela P-12 ferry maintained its smooth flight over the chop and swells.

“It was such a smooth ride,” remarked one of the passengers on the ferry. “It’s actually quite nice because before we started foiling, you could really feel the waves. And then once we started going up on the foils it all disappears. And then I looked out and I can see the rib was just bouncing up and down meanwhile inside of our boat it’s smooth. It’s quite a unique experience.”.

This electric ferry, named NOVA, has been operating since late 2024 when it took its maiden voyage on a route from Tappström in Sweden. There it reached its destination at Stockholm City Hall, a distance of around 15 km (9 mile), in just 30 minutes. That’s around half the time it normally takes to cover the same route by car or public transit.

Electric ferries like these are now enabling much quicker and more cost-effective commutes in areas with convenient waterways, helping to reduce both emissions and travel time for the public. With fast charging capabilities, the boats can quickly recharge while at each harbor, ensuring all-day operations. With the use of hydrofoils compared to traditional displacement ferries, the boats use significantly less energy and result in a much more comfortable ride for passengers.

Having personally piloted multiple Candela hydrofoil boats myself, I can attest firsthand to the impressive performance.

While on a trip to Stockholm, the firm let me get an early test ride and take out their C-8 electric speedboat while it was still in its final stages of production. It didn’t have all of its luxury gear installed yet, but the flight system was working in true form, allowing me to slice across the wake left by cruise ships coming into port.

You can check out that experience in my video below.

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Trump's DOT Stops Key EV Charger Funding Program In Its Tracks

President Donald Trump's Department of Transportation just dealt a blow to a key federal program that funds the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the [website].

In a letter to state transportation departments titled "Suspending Approval of State Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans," the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) notified states that their previously approved plans to deploy charging infrastructure under the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program were no longer valid.

Under the NEVI program, states need to submit plans to the FHWA ahead of each fiscal year, outlining how they plan to use the funds they're entitled to for that year. During the Biden administration, the FHWA approved the first four (out of five) years of state plans, for fiscal years 2022 through 2025. Although that roughly $[website] billion in funding was essentially unlocked by states, much of it has not yet been spent or committed ("obligated," in government speak) to projects.

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Policy experts and environmental advocates have noted NEVI funds would be difficult for the Trump administration to hold back or rescind. But on Thursday, the FHWA noted it had revoked prior guidance surrounding NEVI, invalidating the plans states had submitted over the years and casting uncertainty over billions in unspent funds for charging infrastructure.

"The new leadership of the Department of Transportation ([website] DOT) has decided to review the policies underlying the implementation of the NEVI Formula Program. Accordingly, the current NEVI Formula Program Guidance dated June 11, 2024, and all prior versions of this guidance are rescinded," the letter reads.

"As a result of the rescission of the NEVI Formula Program Guidance, FHWA is also immediately suspending the approval of all State Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment plans for all fiscal years. Therefore, effective immediately, no new obligations may occur under the NEVI Formula Program until the updated final NEVI Formula Program Guidance is issued and new State plans are submitted and approved," it continues.

The FHWA did not immediately respond to questions about the move and how the NEVI guidance may change.

It's the latest in a push from the Trump administration to halt climate-focused policies and programs that support the adoption of electric cars in this country. Trump's first few weeks in office have been marked by unprecedented efforts from the White House to interfere with federal funds appropriated by Congress. A coalition of states and nonprofit groups separately sued the administration after ordered a wide-ranging pause on federal spending, leading two federal judges to block the spending freeze.

The DOT's latest move could end up getting sorted out by the courts as well. NEVI funding was appropriated by Congress through the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the program can't be wiped away or indefinitely paused with the stroke of a pen. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 says a president can't stand in the way of funding appropriated by Congress.

Experts questioned whether the move to rework guidance and rescind funds was legal. That may be good news for the EV owners out there—and potential buyers—clamoring for more widespread, consistent access to public charging stations.

"The administration has every right to remove guidance and replace it with its own. Elections have consequences. But the memo appears flatly inconsistent with the law," unveiled Andrew Wishnia, a senior vice president at Boundary Stone Partners and the former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Climate Policy at the [website] DOT. "There is one condition for states to receive NEVI dollars, and that is to develop a plan. Every single state has done so. No greater burden is required of them."

Andrew Rogers, former deputy administrator at the FHWA, told Wired there is "no legal basis for funds that have been apportioned to states to build projects being ‘decertified’ based on policy."

Photo by: InsideEVs A NEVI site opening in New York.

Ryan Gallentine, managing director at Advanced Energy United, a group representing companies in the energy sector, including charging firms, also questioned the memo's legitimacy.

"States are under no obligation to stop these projects based solely on this announcement. We call on state DOTs and program administrators to continue executing this program until new guidance is finalized," he expressed in an email.

At the very least, the decision makes it unclear when or if state transportation departments and charging companies will receive the funds they were counting on and planning long-term decisions around. The FHWA expressed it would post draft guidance in the spring and finalize that guidance after a public comment period. That means NEVI funding could remain in limbo for at least several weeks.

“This announcement creates great uncertainty for the billions of dollars states and private companies are investing in the urgently needed infrastructure to support America’s highway transportation network," Gallentine mentioned.

The Federal Highway Administration mentioned that states may not obligate new funds—meaning legally commit funds that were previously approved to new projects. However, funds that have already been obligated won't be affected, the administration mentioned.

"Until new guidance is issued, reimbursement of existing obligations will be allowed in order to not disrupt current financial commitments," the letter showcased.

A lack of good, reliable EV charging plugs is one of the primary barriers to wider EV adoption in the [website] That's a roadblock NEVI aims to address by funding the construction of thousands of charging stations, starting sites along major highways. Although the NEVI program took longer than some had expected to bear fruit, the federally funded network is growing. As of late January, there were 51 active NEVI stations with 224 charging ports across 14 states, . In all, states have awarded $615 million to build out 999 stations with roughly 4,600 charging ports, the firm says.

This story was updated after publication with comments from former DOT officials and Advanced Energy United, as well as NEVI charging station figures. It was corrected to reflect that the IIJA passed in 2021, not 2022.

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