Month: February 2026

Reducing Drag, Adding Miles: Upgrading to Lightweight Aerodynamic Suspension for Improved EV Highway Range
Auto Parts

Reducing Drag, Adding Miles: Upgrading to Lightweight Aerodynamic Suspension for Improved EV Highway Range

- by Riley Butler

In the early days of the electric vehicle revolution, range was a game of “brute force”: if you wanted to go further, you simply added more battery cells. But as the market matures in 2026, a new philosophy has taken hold among efficiency enthusiasts: Mechanical Refinement.

While exterior body panels get all the aerodynamic credit, the vehicle’s underbody—specifically the suspension system—remains one of the “dirtiest” areas for airflow. Modern EV owners are now looking beneath the chassis, replacing heavy, blocky factory components with lightweight, airfoil-shaped alternatives to squeeze every possible mile out of a single charge.

1. The Hidden Range Killer: Unsprung Mass and Drag

Suspension components are unique because they constitute unsprung mass—the parts of the car not supported by the springs (wheels, tires, brakes, and control arms).

From a physics perspective, unsprung mass is a double-edged sword. Not only does it require more energy to move …

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The Retained Value Duel: Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E Depreciation Over 3 Years (2023–2026)
Used Cars

The Retained Value Duel: Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E Depreciation Over 3 Years (2023–2026)

- by Riley Butler

As the automotive world settles into 2026, the initial “gold rush” of the electric vehicle transition has matured into a robust used market. For buyers and sellers alike, the most critical metric is no longer 0–60 mph times or software Easter eggs; it is residual value.

Three years ago, in 2023, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E were two of the most sought-after non-Tesla EVs on the market. Now, with those three-year leases ending and vehicles hitting the second-hand market, we have a clear picture of which brand’s strategy held water—and which one was submerged by depreciation.

1. The State of the Market: MSRP vs. Reality

The 2023 model year was a chaotic starting point for this comparison. It was the year of the “Tesla Price Wars,” where aggressive cuts by Elon Musk forced both Ford and Hyundai to slash MSRPs mid-cycle.

In 2026, we see …

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