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Tesla Robotaxi-only Superchargers are starting to appear

Tesla is building Robotaxi-only Superchargers as part of its integrated autonomy platform for self-driving vehicles.

Toronto startup

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11 hours ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon's admission | TechCrunch

Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, requiring microfactories to service millions of vehicles.

San Francisco

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Day Around the Bay: Tesla Signs New Leases In Fremont, San Jose

Tesla has leased properties in Fremont and San Jose for electric vehicle prep and delivery.

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

Tesla Quietly Buys Mysterious $2 Billion Entity

Tesla's acquisition of an AI hardware company for $2 billion raises questions about its future direction and focus beyond electric vehicles.

Germany news

fromThe Local Germany

Tesla announces plan to add 1,000 jobs in Germany

Tesla plans to hire over 1,000 employees in Germany to boost production amid a struggling automotive industry.

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US news

Tesla's profits beat expectations, but Elon Musk says big costs are ahead

Silicon Valley

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Tesla Robotaxi-only Superchargers are starting to appear

Tesla is building Robotaxi-only Superchargers as part of its integrated autonomy platform for self-driving vehicles.

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12 hours ago

Uber Says It Has A 'Superpower' To Boost EV Charging Growth

Uber is actively shaping the location and management of new fast-charging stations to support electric vehicles and robotaxis.

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Marketing tech

How Ford engaged audiences without data collection or intrusive tracking

European startups

Ford Has Run Out Of Places To Go

Ford's CEO says Tesla doesn't have an 'updated vehicle,' and now he's pivoting to catch up with his real competitor: China's BYD | Fortune

Ford CEO Jim Farley is focusing on Chinese EV competitors like Xiaomi and BYD to improve Ford's offerings.

Ford Say It's Doubling Down On What EVs Lack Most: Affordability

Ford remains committed to EV production, focusing on affordability and competing with China's costs despite industry challenges.

Cars

How Ford Is Reinventing Itself as an AI Infrastructure Play After Its EV Stumble

Ford's $10.70 billion impairment charge marks a significant shift towards industrial infrastructure, focusing on software, commercial fleets, and battery energy storage.

Marketing tech

fromThedrum

How Ford engaged audiences without data collection or intrusive tracking

Ford launched a digital campaign for the Kuga Hybrid, utilizing innovative targeting without personal data collection.

European startups

Ford Has Run Out Of Places To Go

Ford's global sales struggle, particularly in the EU and China, while US sales remain strong, heavily influenced by tariffs on Chinese EV imports.

Ford's CEO says Tesla doesn't have an 'updated vehicle,' and now he's pivoting to catch up with his real competitor: China's BYD | Fortune

Ford CEO Jim Farley is focusing on Chinese EV competitors like Xiaomi and BYD to improve Ford's offerings.

Ford Say It's Doubling Down On What EVs Lack Most: Affordability

Ford remains committed to EV production, focusing on affordability and competing with China's costs despite industry challenges.

How Ford Is Reinventing Itself as an AI Infrastructure Play After Its EV Stumble

Ford's $10.70 billion impairment charge marks a significant shift towards industrial infrastructure, focusing on software, commercial fleets, and battery energy storage.

As electric aspirations fade, Porsche sells its stake in Bugatti

Porsche is refocusing on its core business after declining sales and is selling its stake in Bugatti Rimac.

Business

QuantumScape Jumps 14%: Pre-Earnings Excitement Collides With Revenue Skepticism

QuantumScape shares rose 14% amid pre-earnings speculation, despite being down 21% year-to-date.

8 hours ago

Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: 'It won't matter' | Fortune

"Don't worry about squirreling money away for retirement in 10 or 20 years. It won't matter." Musk emphasizes that the future will be shaped by AI and robotics, leading to a world where traditional financial planning is obsolete.

Artificial intelligence

ABB's New DC Fast Charger Goes Into Megawatt Territory

ABB has launched the OM M-Series EV DC fast charger capable of delivering up to 1.2 MW to a single EV or multiple EVs.

'For Parents': How Chinese Buyers See American And European Cars

Younger buyers in China, who once viewed German brands as top-tier, now see them as 'brands for the parents,' indicating a significant shift in consumer perception.

European startups

Marketing tech

fromThe Verge

First vacuums - then the world

Dreame aims to become a global tech leader, launching a Super Bowl ad to promote its diverse product evolution from vacuums to space technology.

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Cars

Existential Risk': Western Car Companies Are Blowing The Software Race

Cars

'This is a 'come to Jesus moment': Ford CEO says American carmakers are battling a perfect storm | Fortune

Existential Risk': Western Car Companies Are Blowing The Software Race

Western car companies are losing control of user experience to third-party firms, jeopardizing their competitiveness in software-defined vehicles.

'This is a 'come to Jesus moment': Ford CEO says American carmakers are battling a perfect storm | Fortune

Carmakers face three existential challenges: competition from Chinese manufacturers, evolving consumer preferences, and the shift towards electric vehicles.

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EV battery has SIX-minute charging - same as it takes to fill fuel car

CATL's new Shenxing battery charges from 10% to 98% in six minutes, revolutionizing EV charging times.

Toronto startup

fromThe Verge

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Tesla's Cybercab goes into production - so why is Musk tapping the brakes?

Elon Musk acknowledges the need to solve autonomy for a successful robotaxi business.

Toronto startup

Can electric air taxis carry passengers? Vertical Aerospace's VX4 just cleared a key test

Vertical Aerospace successfully tested its VX4 eVTOL aircraft, demonstrating a crucial transition from helicopter to airplane flight, moving closer to certification.

fromWIRED

Infinite Machine's Olto Is a Fun Ebike Living in the Cybertruck's Shadow

The Olto ebike offers a unique design, comfort, and good performance, but has polarizing aesthetics and limited storage.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog

Smart Concept #2 reimagines the iconic city car as a fashion-forward electric micro-mobility commuter - Yanko Design

Smart Concept #2 reinterprets microcar design by blending functionality with fashion, enhancing personal identity in urban mobility.

Artificial intelligence

The Automotive Agentic AI Revolution

Agentic AI is transforming the automotive industry by enhancing design, testing, manufacturing, and customer experiences through advanced data processing and automation.

A Used Kia EV9 Is One Of The Best EV Deals In America Right Now

Kia EV9 depreciation has led to significant price drops, making used models an attractive option for buyers.

BYD's next all-electric hypercar is a convertible that's coming to Europe first

The Denza Z can push out more than 1,000 horsepower with an all-electric motor, hitting 0 to 60 mph in less than two seconds, rivaling the likes of the Rimac Nivera.

Cars

fromInsideHook

Toyota vs. Tesla: The War for the Future of Trucking Heats Up

The future of trucking may involve hydrogen fuel-cell technology and electric vehicles, focusing on efficiency and sustainability.

fromFuturism

11 hours ago

Mowing Down Simulated Elephants Could Help Self-Driving Cars Prepare For the Chaos of Real Life Streets

New benchmark for testing self-driving cars introduces random scenarios to improve model robustness and address limitations in current training methods.

fromFast Company

This car company just patented a toilet under your seat

A Chinese automaker has patented a compact in-car toilet designed for long journeys and camping, featuring a slide-out mechanism and advanced waste management system.

Car Companies Have Way Too Many Batteries. They Have A Solution, But It Isn't Easy

Automakers are redirecting excess battery capacity from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems due to lower-than-expected EV demand.

fromInsideHook

Why Porsche Is Selling Off Its Stake in Bugatti Rimac

Luxury automakers face challenges in EV plans, with Porsche selling its stake in Bugatti Rimac to focus on core business.

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Valmet Automotive to support Carrus Delta in Volvo coach body production, including electric models - Sustainable Bus

Valmet Automotive and Carrus Delta will produce Volvo Buses coach bodies in Finland starting in 2026.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Look, no hands': China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show

In China's cut-throat domestic market, nearly every big carmaker is investing heavily in the software and computing power needed to make hands-free driving a reality as they compete to offer additional perks and find new ways to generate revenue.

Cars

The Hyundai Ioniq V Looks Great. Its Job Is To Take Back China

Hyundai Ioniq V is a fully electric sedan designed specifically for the Chinese market, marking a renewed commitment to China.

Rivian begins production on the R2 electric SUV

Rivian has started production of the R2 SUV, but customer deliveries of the most expensive version will not occur until later this spring.

The Rivian R2 Just Officially Entered Production

Rivian has begun production of the R2, with deliveries expected to start this spring and configurations available in June.

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Rivian R2 production has started despite tornado damage to factory | TechCrunch

Rivian has begun production of the R2 SUVs despite tornado damage, aiming for mass-market delivery by mid-2026.

Rivian begins production on the R2 electric SUV

Rivian has started production of the R2 SUV, but customer deliveries of the most expensive version will not occur until later this spring.

The Rivian R2 Just Officially Entered Production

Rivian has begun production of the R2, with deliveries expected to start this spring and configurations available in June.

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Rivian R2 production has started despite tornado damage to factory | TechCrunch

Rivian has begun production of the R2 SUVs despite tornado damage, aiming for mass-market delivery by mid-2026.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gets Bidirectional Charging And Real Buttons

Volkswagen is enhancing the ID. Buzz electric minivan for 2026 with new features, but the U.S. will not receive this model.

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Cars

2027 BMW i7 first look: A fantastically techy car for the 1 percent

fromTNW | Cars

Cars

BMW i7 facelift brings Gen6 cells from Rimac, 350+ miles range, and drops Level 3 for cheaper Symbiotic Drive

Cars

BMW's new i7 xDrive EVs will offer longer range and faster charging

Cars

Building EVs And Gas Cars On The Same Chassis Was Never Going To Work. This One Photo Proves It.

2027 BMW i7 first look: A fantastically techy car for the 1 percent

The new BMW i7 offers a range of electric options with advanced technology, marking BMW's commitment to luxury sedans in the EV market.

fromTNW | Cars

BMW i7 facelift brings Gen6 cells from Rimac, 350+ miles range, and drops Level 3 for cheaper Symbiotic Drive

BMW unveiled the 2027 i7 with advanced battery technology, improved range, and a new interior design, while dropping Level 3 autonomous driving features.

BMW's new i7 xDrive EVs will offer longer range and faster charging

BMW's 7-series lineup for 2027 features extensive updates, including new EVs, design language, and advanced interior technology.

Building EVs And Gas Cars On The Same Chassis Was Never Going To Work. This One Photo Proves It.

BMW's i4, i5, and i7 are impressive despite shared underpinnings with gas models, showcasing the limitations of their design compared to dedicated electric platforms.

AI is eliminating one of the biggest bottlenecks of car design

Aerodynamics significantly influence vehicle design, and AI is accelerating aerodynamic analysis, improving efficiency in car production.

GM Just Canceled The Next-Gen Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, And Cadillac Escalade IQ

General Motors has canceled its next-generation electric trucks, impacting its flagship models and signaling a shift in its electric vehicle strategy.

Car Companies Are Eyeing Affordable New Sedans As Crossovers Become 'Kind Of Boring'

Automakers are considering reviving sedans due to rising vehicle costs and changing consumer preferences.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Expert gives advice for buying pre-owned electric vehicles

Buying pre-owned electric vehicles can offer significant savings and peace of mind with warranties and battery condition assessments.

fromThe Verge

All the wrong EVs are getting cancelled

Automakers are discontinuing affordable EV models while continuing to produce expensive ones, undermining mass-market electric vehicle adoption.

What EV Slowdown? Used Electric Car Sales Hit A Record High In March

Used EV sales surged to nearly 43,000 in March, marking a record high despite the end of EV tax credits.

Car Buyers Don't Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.

Automakers are increasingly offering partial automation features through subscription models, despite consumer fatigue with ongoing payments.

fromArs Technica

3 weeks 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

Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers

Western automakers lead Chinese competitors in reducing EV supply chain emissions and ensuring responsible mining practices, though significant gaps persist between industry promises and actual delivery.

fromBusiness Insider