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18 Jun 2024, 09:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Fisker has been dodging the inevitable for months after it burned through cash while its vehicles have proven a hard sell. The EV startup filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware, a move that was anticipated a long time ago. Fisker is looking to...
17 Jun 2024, 17:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As anticipated by Rivian fans, the EV startup is preparing to show some well-deserved love to existing R1S and R1T vehicles. The 2024.19 software update includes the refreshed user interface graphics with 3D Cel Shading, new suspension software, an...
17 Jun 2024, 15:49 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many Tesla Cybertruck owners have complained that the windshield wiper motor has stopped working or never worked at all. Tesla has now halted deliveries to replace the gigawiper motors, with affected owners indicating at least one week of delays. T...
17 Jun 2024, 13:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / SpaceX will soon launch the Starlink Mini, a portable satellite dish that features built-in Wi-Fi and can fit in a backpack. At half the price of the standard dish, the new antenna can still stream multiple 4K video streams simultaneously. Starl...
17 Jun 2024, 09:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The world's biggest battery manufacturers, BYD and CATL, will soon ship lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cells that can be charged from zero to 100% in ten minutes. CATL will ship 6C-capable Qilin 2.0 batteries by the end of the year, whil...
15 Jun 2024, 21:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / This year's shareholder meeting, dubbed Cyber Roundup, was all about approving Elon Musk's compensation plan and incorporating Tesla into Texas. However, Tesla's CEO delivered an enthusiastic keynote speech, revealing jaw-dropping de...
14 Jun 2024, 21:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The European Union announced higher tariffs on China-made electric vehicles imported into Europe. The measure was justified because of "excessive" government subsidies that amount to unfair competition. However, the new tariffs may not ha...
14 Jun 2024, 17:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / During 2021 Battery Day, Elon Musk spoke enthusiastically about a new type of battery cell that would revolutionize EV manufacturing. Three years later, the 4680 cells are still not up to snuff, and Musk admitted during this year's shareholder...
14 Jun 2024, 16:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla will launch the fifth generation of its Autopilot computer in the first half of 2026, as Elon Musk confirmed during the 2024 Cyber Roundup. The new hardware computer and sensor package, called AI 5, is purpose-built to support autonomous driv...
14 Jun 2024, 11:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla will end the Cybertruck Foundation Series as the production ramps up. During the 2024 shareholder meeting, Elon Musk announced that Tesla would start deliveries of the regular Cybertruck trims in the third quarter, which is less than two week...
14 Jun 2024, 09:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has often been criticized for using an electromechanical door release system in its vehicles. Now, Rivian followed suit with the refreshed R1 vehicles. Although they still offer physical emergency releases, the design makes it difficult for r...
13 Jun 2024, 14:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has listed an air mattress for the Model Y in its online shop for $225. This proved one of the most popular accessories, as owners flocked to buy one. Moments after it was listed, the mattress was already sold out. Tesla added new inventory, ...
13 Jun 2024, 10:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Waymo was forced to issue its second recall ever after one of its robotaxis in Phoenix, Arizona, hit a telephone pole, and another car stuck behind it moments later. The problem showed that relying on high-definition maps for autonomous driving mig...
11 Jun 2024, 17:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Xiaomi surprised everyone with its first electric vehicle, launched in March, but the real surprise was that it proved a real success. As the production of the SU7 sedan has yet to quench the incredible demand, Xiaomi is already thinking of making ...
11 Jun 2024, 15:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / One of the biggest blunders Rivian made with the R1 vehicles (besides the powered tonneau cover) was the faulty wireless charging pad. Rivian's CEO promised that an updated phone charger would come with the R1 refresh, and it could also be ret...
11 Jun 2024, 10:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Apple announced a major AI push with iOS 18, with Apple Intelligence deeply integrated at the OS level. However, Elon Musk was rattled by Apple's decision to partner with OpenAI for a deeper ChatGPT integration. Tesla's CEO threatened to ...
10 Jun 2024, 19:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Battery fires are rare, but when they happen, they require enormous amounts of firefighting resources. The problem is caused by the flammable electrolyte, which can generate its own oxygen in a thermal runaway reaction. Scientists at Clemson Univer...
10 Jun 2024, 16:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance packs more punch than the previous model. However, it takes a direct comparison to understand the difference, and the best one is on the drag strip. Guys at Model 3 Challenge have pitted the 2024 Model 3 Perf...
10 Jun 2024, 10:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In September 2023, Tesla launched the refreshed Model 3 in Europe and Asia, with the US variant landing four months later. Many thought that a redesigned Model Y would not be far behind, with rumors indicating that production might start this summe...
9 Jun 2024, 10:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The much-hyped version 12.4 of Tesla's Full Self-Driving software has been finally shipped to owners. According to Elon Musk, this should bring major improvements thanks to completely retrained models. However, the people who tested the new bu...