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Delays at Volkswagen’s Cariad software unit have already caused Porsche and Audi electric model launches to be pushed back. To turn things around, Volkswagen is hiring a former Tesla, Rivian, and Google executive to lead a new software design hub for future EVs. VW’s Cariad division has been a problem child for several years now.

Tesla has started to push a new software update that automatically activates and speeds up hazard lights after a crash. If you have just been in an accident, you are not always in the best state of mind to think about activating your hazard lights, even though it is the right thing to do. It

The Hyundai IONIQ 5’s hot streak continues in the US, with sales of the electric SUV soaring 203% in September, setting a new record. “We are in great shape to finish the year strong with our all-new Kona and increased sales from our IONIQ lineup of electric vehicles,” explained Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor

We get a small Tesla Semi update, thanks to Jay Leno. We now learn that Tesla has built about 70 Tesla Semi electric trucks. Tesla started to build the Tesla Semi in late 2022 after years of delays. Quickly after launching production, Tesla announced an expansion of Gigafactory Nevada to build the vehicle in volume,

A new electric truck will make its debut in Ford’s portfolio next year: the F-150 Lightning Flash. The new all-electric truck features a tech-focused interior and long-range capabilities at the correct value. After discovering a trademark filing earlier this year, we suspected Ford was creating something special to go by the name “F-150 Flash.” Ford

A short video was posted to the internet today with the best view of Cybertruck’s interior yet, including a glimpse at the car’s main interface in action. As Cybertruck comes close to production, we’ve been seeing more and more of it popping up in public. We’ve recently seen it supercharging, seen the frunk open, and

With Honda’s EV offensive finally starting, the Japanese automaker is already giving us a preview of what could be its next-gen electric SUV and sedan concepts in its latest video. After releasing new details on its first electric SUV, the 2024 Prologue, Honda is showing off two new EV concepts. The Honda Prologue is co-developed

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged back up and recovered from a premarket tumble as the market seems to be reassured by the reiteration of the automaker’s annual delivery goal. As we reported this morning, Tesla released its Q3 2023 delivery and production numbers. At 435,000 deliveries, the number came below Wall Street expectations, which we thought

Tesla has managed to weasel its way out of a class-action lawsuit over its Full Self-Driving claims because it argued that customers have agreed to take any issue to arbitration in their contracts. The situation around Tesla selling its “Full Self-Driving Capability” (FSD) package before actually having figured out self-driving technology would inevitably lead to

Several leading Chinese EV makers, including BYD and NIO, posted strong sales results this week. NIO hit a new record in Q3, while BYD continued its dominant streak with record-breaking EV sales in September. BYD record September EV sales close gap with Tesla China continues leading the way in the auto industry’s shift to electric

Tesla has launched a slightly updated Model Y in China with an LED light strip, new wheels, and faster acceleration. It’s not a major update, but it is worth noting. While all eyes are still on the rollout of the new Model 3, Tesla has quietly released an updated version of the Model Y out

Tesla (TSLA) released its Q3 numbers today, and the automaker missed expectations by a decent margin despite warning Wall Street. As we previously reported, delivery expectations were all over the place this quarter due to a warning from CEO Elon Musk. The CEO said that factory upgrades throughout the quarter would result in shutdowns that

All-electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies is putting the finishing touches on a new assembly facility in its native Vermont we learned about earlier this year. With two impressive electric aircraft in its arsenal working to get certified for commercial flights, BETA is already assembling eVTOLs at its new home. Here’s the latest. BETA Technologies is

With car bloat so prevalent on US roads these days, you’d be hard pressed to find a compact car in any typical parking lot. But if everyone is arming up with SUVs, then I’ll just have to go even bigger with my own double decker bus. Since a 9,000 lb Hummer has somehow become an

This week, Honda revealed new information about its upcoming mini electric N-Van e with an anticipated 130 miles (210 km) of range. The new Honda N-Van e is built for business and personal use with features like vehicle-to-home (V2H), a flexible interior, and portable power capabilities. The Japanese automaker announced plans last December to launch

Tesla quietly held an “Installer Day” amid a move to rely more on third-party installers for its energy business. Over the last year, we have been reporting on Tesla making a major change in strategy in its solar and energy storage business. Ever since Tesla acquired SolarCity in 2016 and turned it into its own

The Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm – the first subsidy-free wind farm in Europe – is now inaugurated. Hollandse Kust Zuid is in the North Sea, 18-36 kilometers (11-22 miles) off the Dutch coast between the towns of Scheveningen and Zandvoort. It’s jointly owned by Vattenfall, BASF, and Allianz. It’s subsidy-free

US solar is growing at a breakneck speed, and it hit several big milestones in July, according to newly released government data. In its latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (with data through July 31, 2023) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) says solar provided 1,824 megawatts (MW) of

A Tesla Semi electric truck traveled over 1,000 miles in a single day in a real-world test for a new independent study. There have been a lot of doubts about class 8 battery-electric semi-trucks. Many didn’t think that they would ever be able to compete with diesel trucks. Bill Gates was among those doubters. Gates argued

The Volkswagen brand is preparing its network for the future of electric mobility. Volkswagen announced Friday it will produce a new electric SUV at its main plant in Germany. Meanwhile, an electric version of its iconic Golf will follow on the new SSP platform. New electric Volkswagen SUV coming to Wolfsburg “We are using the