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#byd
Cars
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla's Q1 delivery figures show Elon Musk was right

Tesla's Q1 2026 delivery figures show a shift towards Optimus, with traditional auto business becoming less central to its future.
Toronto startup
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Tesla sales grew by 6% in Q1, but company has an overproduction problem

Tesla's Q1 2026 production increased by 12.6%, but sales growth lagged at 6.3%, leading to higher inventory levels.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | China
20 hours ago

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

Tesla delivered 358,023 electric vehicles in Q1 2026, surpassing BYD but missing Wall Street expectations, leading to a significant stock drop.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla's Q1 delivery figures show Elon Musk was right

Tesla's Q1 2026 delivery figures show a shift towards Optimus, with traditional auto business becoming less central to its future.
Toronto startup
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Tesla sales grew by 6% in Q1, but company has an overproduction problem

Tesla's Q1 2026 production increased by 12.6%, but sales growth lagged at 6.3%, leading to higher inventory levels.
Environment
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
#electric-bike
Bicycling
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Momentum Vida E+ Is Like Riding a Couch, but in a Good Way

Momentum's commuter electric bike offers luxury and comfort but is notably heavy, making it less suitable for smaller riders.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Retrospec Judd Rev 2 Is a Simple Ebike That Lets Me Ride Like a Kid Again

Retrospec's Judd Rev 2 is a simple, affordable folding electric bike focused on enjoyment rather than complex features.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Momentum Vida E+ Is Like Riding a Couch, but in a Good Way

Momentum's commuter electric bike offers luxury and comfort but is notably heavy, making it less suitable for smaller riders.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Retrospec Judd Rev 2 Is a Simple Ebike That Lets Me Ride Like a Kid Again

Retrospec's Judd Rev 2 is a simple, affordable folding electric bike focused on enjoyment rather than complex features.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
#nio
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

NIO Inc. achieved its first quarterly GAAP net profit in Q4 2025, raising questions about its recovery in a competitive market.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng Climb on Record March Deliveries as Tesla Faces a Softer Q1

Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng report strong March deliveries, boosting their stock prices amid a recovery from February's weak performance.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

NIO Inc. achieved its first quarterly GAAP net profit in Q4 2025, raising questions about its recovery in a competitive market.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng Climb on Record March Deliveries as Tesla Faces a Softer Q1

Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng report strong March deliveries, boosting their stock prices amid a recovery from February's weak performance.
#baidu
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Here's how much smaller the European vivo X300 Ultra's battery will be

vivo launched the X300 Ultra as its flagship camera phone, set to be available in Europe with a slightly smaller battery capacity.
#electric-buses
#autonomous-vehicles
fromInfoQ
5 days ago
DevOps

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
Toronto startup

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
3 days ago
Toronto startup

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

DevOps
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help | TechCrunch

Senator Ed Markey's investigation reveals a lack of transparency in autonomous vehicle companies regarding their use of remote assistance operators.
Toronto startup
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
27 minutes ago

Nissan's Turnaround Hinges On This Unique Hybrid System. It's Nothing Like Toyota's

Nissan's Rogue Hybrid e-Power will offer a unique driving experience, combining electric vehicle performance with hybrid fuel efficiency, launching in late 2026.
#electric-vehicles
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Europe news

David W Higgins: To keep driving affordable, we need to embrace cheap Chinese electric cars

Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
Business
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs

Electric-vehicle market is maturing with many automakers entering, Tesla losing dominance to BYD, and infrastructure, production, and policy uncertainties shaping future adoption.
Snowboarding
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Electric cars? This company makes fully electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft

Taiga Motors is leading the electric recreational vehicle market with innovative, fully electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft.
Europe news
fromIndependent
4 days ago

David W Higgins: To keep driving affordable, we need to embrace cheap Chinese electric cars

Ireland needs to reassess its electric vehicle policies due to rising fuel prices and the cost-of-living crisis.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
18 hours ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
#uber
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Uber expands its $4,000 'Go Electric' grant to drivers nationwide

Uber expands its Go Electric grant to drivers nationwide, offering $4,000 to switch from gas vehicles to electric amid rising gas prices.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Uber expands its $4,000 'Go Electric' grant to drivers nationwide

Uber expands its Go Electric grant to drivers nationwide, offering $4,000 to switch from gas vehicles to electric amid rising gas prices.
fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
Cars
fromFuturism
21 hours ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
20 hours ago

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.
#kia
fromEngadget
3 days ago
Cars

Kia shows off the 2027 EV3 at the NY Auto Show

Kia's EV3 subcompact electric SUV will debut in the US later this year, targeting a starting price of $35,000.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

The Kia EV5 Is The Boxier, Cheaper Alternative To The EV6. With One Catch.

Kia's EV5 is a mid-sized SUV that balances traditional design with modern features, appealing to those seeking practicality over futuristic aesthetics.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Kia's compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

Kia's EV3 compact electric SUV will launch in the US in late 2026 with updated features and configurations.
Cars
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Kia shows off the 2027 EV3 at the NY Auto Show

Kia's EV3 subcompact electric SUV will debut in the US later this year, targeting a starting price of $35,000.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

The Kia EV5 Is The Boxier, Cheaper Alternative To The EV6. With One Catch.

Kia's EV5 is a mid-sized SUV that balances traditional design with modern features, appealing to those seeking practicality over futuristic aesthetics.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago

Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue | TechCrunch

Lucid Group experienced a sales drop in Q1 2026 due to supplier quality issues, despite increased production and reaffirmed production goals for the year.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
20 hours ago

'Chinese Cars Are Ready For Prime Time In America': Geely SUV Crushes Every U.S. Competitor In New Test

The Geely Galaxy M9 is a powerful plug-in hybrid SUV with impressive electric range and performance, ready to compete in the U.S. market.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Isn't On PauseAnd It Could Get A Camping Version, VW CEO Says

"The ID. Buzz continues to serve as an important halo product for the Volkswagen brand, and safeguarding its market presence remains a top priority."
Cars
#robotaxi
#toyota
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

The Toyota bZ Had An Amazing Start To 2026

Toyota's bZ is set to be the top-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S. for 2026, with significant sales growth.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
Cars
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

The Toyota bZ Had An Amazing Start To 2026

Toyota's bZ is set to be the top-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S. for 2026, with significant sales growth.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
Cars
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
Gadgets
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

hybrid electric bike drives around with four wheels and a frame shaped like micro car

Elecy is a four-wheeled enclosed hybrid electric bike combining low-drag microcar aerodynamics, removable battery electric-assist, year-round weather protection, and bike-lane compatibility.
Cars
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.
fromEngadget
3 days ago

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.
Toronto startup
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
3 days ago

New certified Ultrafabrics collections target durability and compliance in passenger transport interiors - Sustainable Bus

Ultrafabrics launches new certified collections for passenger transport, combining durability, aesthetics, and sustainability in high-performance upholstery fabrics.
Cars
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Kia shows off small cars in NY: The 2027 EV3 and 2027 Seltos Hybrid

The EV3 and Seltos Hybrid feature advanced technology, customizable infotainment, and various powertrain options, launching in late 2026.
#bmw
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

All New BMW i5 EVs Now Have A Native NACS Charge Port

All U.S. BMW i5 EVs from March 2026 will feature a NACS charge port and come with necessary charging adapters.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

All New BMW i5 EVs Now Have A Native NACS Charge Port

All U.S. BMW i5 EVs from March 2026 will feature a NACS charge port and come with necessary charging adapters.
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Honda Prologue's $7,500 Price Cut Means There's No Better Time To Buy

Honda has slashed the price of the 2026 Prologue by $7,500 across the board, essentially replacing the lost tax incentive and making the crossover a much better deal among its peers.
Cars
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Zero-emission buses move beyond cities: intercity transition in Sustainable Bus' session at BUS2BUS - Sustainable Bus

Electrification of intercity and coach segments in Europe is advancing, requiring new infrastructure and operational strategies for zero-emission mobility.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Coming With 320 Miles Of Range And A Huge Question Mark

The 2027 Kia EV3, an affordable subcompact electric crossover, will launch in the U.S. with a range of up to 320 miles.
#ford
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Europe's New Big Electric SUV Solves A Problem American Families Know Well

The Skoda Peaq can seat up to seven people, with a maximum trunk volume of 35.7 cu-ft in its five-seater configuration and 10.6 cu-ft behind the third row in the seven-seater variant.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
Alternative transportation
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Affordable mobility for all: why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles

Low-speed electric vehicles offer affordable, practical decarbonization for underserved populations but remain overlooked due to bias toward expensive, high-tech solutions and nationalist trade policies.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago

Tesla Robotaxi gets a small but significant change

Tesla's all-electric Semi is gaining positive feedback from drivers for its innovative features and ease of use.
Cars
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The Afeela 1 came too late and now is gone too soon

The Afeela 1, known as the PlayStation Car, has been officially canceled due to various unforeseen challenges and a lengthy development period.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Cheap EVs are about to flood the used car market. Will more buyers make the switch from gas?

A surge of affordable used EVs is arriving as drivers seek alternatives to high gas prices.
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