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11 Feb 2024, 02:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian launched two new battery options for the R1S and R1T, making its electric vehicles more affordable than ever. However, this expands the number of possible configurations to over 1,000, complicating production and creating a logistical nightm...
10 Feb 2024, 23:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After watching the Tesla Optimus bot evolve and similar efforts from other companies, it is perhaps time to imagine how the world will change. For better or worse, the robots are here to stay, so dusting off those science-fiction books might not be...
9 Feb 2024, 22:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla introduced a no-resale clause in the sales contract of the Foundation Series Cybertruck in a bid to discourage people from flipping it. However, this hasn't worked in the past and is not working now, with many Cybertruck owners trying to...
9 Feb 2024, 10:55 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / This week, Tesla released the first Cybertruck software update, which also introduced important changes for other vehicles in its lineup. One of these changes is the improvements to the Phone Key feature thanks to support for Apple iPhone's Ul...
8 Feb 2024, 18:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla will soon allow third-party EVs to use its Supercharger network as part of the NACS deal. So far, Superchargers equipped with Magic Dock adapters have been limited to 350 amps or about 150 kW of power when charging a CCS EV. However, new repo...
8 Feb 2024, 16:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / During the Q4 2023 earnings call, Ford CEO Jim Farley talked about the company's efforts to develop the next-generation EV platform as a side project. The "skunkworks team" tasked with developing the new platform has been found to in...
8 Feb 2024, 11:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has not opened the Cybertruck orders book in Europe, but you can still buy one if you have enough money to burn. A Cybertruck AWD imported from the US is listed on a classifieds platform in Germany for half a million euros. The seller says th...
8 Feb 2024, 09:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla delivered the first Cybertrucks last November, and the electric pickup has quickly become the coolest piece of technology besides the Apple Vision Pro. Still, not everything was perfect, and the software was Cybertruck's weak spot. It to...
7 Feb 2024, 18:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Adaptive headlights have been recently allowed in the US, but most car models are still not compliant. In the case of Polestar 2 EVs, the community found a workaround to enable the Pixel Lights adaptive headlights. However, the changes are likely t...
7 Feb 2024, 16:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / For many, talking about the Porsche 911's design is pointless, as the iconic sportscar hasn't changed much in the past decades. However, the facelifted model, expected to start deliveries later this year as a 2025 model, might be easier t...
7 Feb 2024, 10:42 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford CEO Jim Farley revealed during the Q4 2023 earnings call that a specialized team has been working on a new low-cost EV platform. The "skunkworks" team has developed a flexible platform that will underpin a wide range of Ford's n...
7 Feb 2024, 09:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The small crossover segment in Europe is more crowded than ever, so Ford felt the need to revamp the Puma. The Romanian-built mini-SUV has received a comprehensive technological package but also lost the 1.5-liter powerplant of the ST variant. This...
6 Feb 2024, 18:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The NHTSA notified Tesla that the warning lights might not have big enough fonts, and the EV maker issued a voluntary recall. This was blown out of proportion by some media outlets, questioning again the opportunity to use the word "recall&quo...
6 Feb 2024, 12:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Last year, Tesla convinced almost all carmakers to adopt the NACS charging connector while granting EV drivers access to the Supercharger network. Many wondered how that differed from charging at Superchargers equipped with Magic Dock adapters. Now...
6 Feb 2024, 10:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian appears to have joined the cool camo gang, with several R1Ts and R1S EVs spotted in Fairbanks, Alaska, wearing intriguing colors. As it is, the wrap is not meant to hide much, so speculations abound as to what Rivian might be testing in the ...
5 Feb 2024, 18:49 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Things must not look very good for Tesla sales because the EV maker is already offering incentives to people to replace their old EVs. The free FSD transfer is back on the menu after Tesla tried to lure buyers with unlimited Supercharging transfers...
5 Feb 2024, 15:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Years after Apple reinvented the smartphone, legislation finally caught up to ban phone use while driving. The Cupertino company launched the Vision Pro, and we're back to square one, with many people trying to drive with the goggles on. On...
5 Feb 2024, 10:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Throwing a ball at the Tesla Cybertruck's windows has become the ultimate toughness test. The first attempt didn't go well, as we remember from the 2019 Cybertruck launch event. The 2023 Delivery Day event brought us a soft interpretation...
3 Feb 2024, 22:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Two months have passed since the first Cybertruck units were delivered to their owners. Although there are rough estimates that Tesla has produced more than a thousand units since then, the electric pickup truck still hides some secrets Tesla omitt...
2 Feb 2024, 22:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / No legacy carmaker can sell electric vehicles profitably, although everyone expected this to be easy. The culprit seems to be the outdated sales model that puts dealerships in charge of EV adoption. Instead of doing so, there is plenty of evidence ...