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Tesla’s “flying” Roadster stunt has set social media alight worldwide, turning a car launch into a debate about technological innovation and China-US rivalry. At an event in Texas on October 15, Tesla unveiled its redesigned sports car, the Roadster, with stunts including a takeoff from a steep, curved ramp and a leap over parked cars. Pre-orders are open in China with a deposit of 332,000 yuan (US$50,000) for the street-legal, two-seat “Performance” package. The flying-car reveal quickly turned...

Suspension of Starlink service in Ukraine reinforces the uniquely elevated business risk of dealing with Musk as competitors circle.

Bosch’s CryoPump-based turnkey station concept aims up to eight heavy-duty hydrogen refuels per hour and sub-10-minute fills, aligning with EU corridor targets.

Samsung SDI said Thursday that it has signed an agreement with the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity (KOFAC) and the Korean Chemical Society (KCS) to sponsor Korea’s team for the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO). The signing ceremony was held at the Korea Science and Technology Center in Seoul and attended by Samsung SDI Vice President and Head of the People Team Kim Hun-kyu, KOFAC President Chung Woo-sung and KCS President Keum Kyo-chang. Beginning in January, Samsung SDI will support the selection and training of Korea’s IChO team, organized by the KCS, as well as the team’s participation in the international competition. The company will also provide scholarships to students who win medals. The sponsorship reflects Samsung SDI’s commitment to nurturing young talent in basic sciences and helping students compete on the global stage, while contributing to Korea’s scientific and technological competitiveness. The IChO is an annual competition in

BTC broke through its $84,000 ceiling late Wednesday, then slid back to the $82,500 support analysts are watching as tech futures fell.

Samsung SDI will provide full support for South Korea’s delegation to the International Chemistry Olympiad as part of efforts to foster talent in basic science, a foundation of future science and technology.Samsung SDI signed a sponsorship agreement for the South Korean delegation to the Internation

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain responded to the buyback with a florid denunciation of “legalized mass looting,” designed to conceal the UAW bureaucracy's concessions that have made this looting possible.

Musk in September donated $158 million to a Republican Super PAC, which sent that cash to a PAC backing GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton, Talarico's opponent.

Tesla's newest subscription numbers show that 75% of buyers subscribe to Tesla's $99 per month autonomy software.

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The digital assistant can control various vehicle functions and answer specific questions through voice commands.

GM revealed some details of its fourth-generation EV platform at its GM Forward event on Wednesday.

Consulting firm AlixPartners found that, structurally, Chinese EV Manufacturers are on a totally different planet.

Move over Chevy, there's a new second-place in town.

GM's new OnStar Connected Cameras sound like a page out of Tesla's tech-focused playbook.

A fourth-gen EV platform powered by LMR cells is coming soon.

Even if Democrats flip congress, they won't be able to make meaningful change.

But the vast majority of Cybercabs will be owned by Tesla, CEO Elon Musk says.

BYD is set to launch the Denza N8 EV next week, a large five-seat luxury electric SUV with a CLTC range of over 623 miles (1,000 km). more…

Silverado owners keep losing 10-speeds. The Silverado EV has none to fail, but the $93,185 Trail Boss I tested had no spare tire. GM puts one on the cheaper WT and LT, and that’s the version to buy.

Tesla says battery supply, not demand, is what’s holding back its car sales. In its Q3 2026 shareholder letter, the automaker wrote that “battery availability continued to be the limiting factor in increasing auto volumes in the quarter.” It also claims it ended Q3 with “the largest backlog for our passenger vehicles in four years.” But the numbers in the same letter don’t line up with a company that has more buyers than cars. more…

The carmaker, which is controlled by Elon Musk and is considering merging with another of his companies, SpaceX, spent heavily on artificial intelligence and other new technologies.

A Bolt owner pushed his EV past factory limits by hauling a 2,000-lb camper. A brutal desert storm tanked battery efficiency, forcing an emergency detour that sparked an unexpected kitten rescue.

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A big rally in SpaceX after earnings is giving hope to Meta and Tesla bulls ahead of their reports due Wednesday afternoon.

Elon Musk’s planned SpaceX share gift through Trump Accounts could be the start of a broader philanthropic push, says Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner.

A day after Elon Musk's SpaceX reported third-quarter results, Tesla is scheduled to update investors.

Drivers using iPhones will be able to ask natural-sounding questions, and Gemini will reply with relevant information.

In 2025, Trawlers Suddenly Started Pulling Up Rare Hybrid Crabs in Record Numbers in The Bering Sea. Now We Know Why  ScienceAlert

The earnings growth of China’s CATL, the world’s number one electric vehicle battery maker, has faltered. The net profit growth rate for the third quarter of this year recorded the lowest in 7 quarters.The slump in the Chinese electric vehicle market and the moves by countries around the world, incl

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A deal would consolidate Elon Musk’s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.

The company’s newest station is now open for business in Orlando, Florida.

SpaceX shares jumped after the company reported surging revenue growth in its third quarter, and owner Elon Musk floated a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger.

Your electric car can use energy without moving an inch. Here’s where those miles actually go and how much "vampire drain" is normal.

The shipping containers fit "like a glove."

Waymo plans to grow its fleet of driverless cars five-fold by the end of next year, Semafor reported.

The iX3 is one of the most sophisticated electric crossovers on sale. But can it beat the latest and greatest from Tesla and Rivian?

Musk and President Donald Trump have both recently criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has also flagged disruptions in U.S. intel sharing.

Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.

Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.

His truck burned extra gasoline to replenish the camper. The payoff could be a cooler night, but the fuel math and camping-runtime claim need a closer look.

He says his Silverado EV pulled his 7,500-pound home as well as his diesel. Charging it meant parking that home in a corner of the lot and coming back for it later.

Mate Rimac kept the e-mail receipts that prove he was thinking about thrust-powered downforce years ago, but other projects required his attention.

The new 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic EV has an EPA-estimated range of up to 331 miles, but in the real world, it will likely go even farther. more…

Amid dwindling EV demand, GM is closing its Brownstown Battery Assembly plant and repurposing another plant that was meant for hydrogen fuel cell development.

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Elon Musk's planned SpaceX stock donation could come with strings attached if he uses Trump Accounts. New Treasury rules limit when children can sell shares.

A Highlander owner’s Toyota dealer quoted $450 to install an AGM battery, while a parts store had one for $261. Here’s what a car battery should cost, when free installation applies and when paying the dealer actually makes sense.

Tesla’s Thruster-Powered Roadster “This is not necessarily a safety-optimized car, OK?” Elon Musk said as Tesla revealed the

Stellantis is building Leapmotor’s B10 electric crossover in Spain, with a second model ready to join it next year.

BYD’s new Seagull EV is now its cheapest electric car in China with 5-minute Flash Charging, and starts at under $10,000. more…

The facility used to make batteries for the Cadillac Celestiq luxury sedan, as well as drive units for the Chevy Corvette E-Ray.

Lexus axed the gas-only NX, leaving only the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.

Fraunhofer IMM has built a 25 kW maritime diesel reformer under the ZIM-supported DIMARIT project to convert onboard diesel into hydrogen-rich gas for fuel cells, with a public demo scheduled in Hamburg.

SEOJIN SYSTEM has secured multi-billion-KRW contracts to supply solid oxide fuel cell modules to Bloom Energy, supporting the scaling of distributed on-site power generation.

You shouldn’t worry about munching miles in Volvo’s newest electric SUV.

Route planning on Android Auto makes battery-powered road trips an absolutely breeze.

This isn't the first Nio to have swappable batteries but the ability to upgrade is something few EVs have.

Booming used EV sales suggest people do want plug-in models, as long as the price is right.

You might be dreaming of what it's like to take delivery of an R2, but this is what it's like.

Kia’s new entry-level EV is coming for the competition.

The Global Institute for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells has been launched to provide independent, transparent research and collaboration.

Mercedes-Benz Korea is betting that a more affordable all-electric CLA sedan will revive its flagging electric vehicle (EV) business in the country, as Tesla and Chinese rivals gain ground in one of Asia’s most competitive imported-car markets. The German luxury automaker introduced the all-new electric CLA and GLC on Monday, with the entry-level CLA coupe-type sedan priced from 52.9 million won ($40,000). The pricing marks a major shift from Mercedes-Benz’s traditional premium positioning, placing its new electric sedan closer to mass-market alternatives, including Tesla’s Model Y, which starts at 49.99 million won in Korea. The Model Y was the country’s best-selling vehicle last month, largely due to its competitive pricing. The launch of the price-competitive CLA comes as Mercedes-Benz struggles to rev up sluggish EV sales. The company’s electric car lineup, previously a major source of growth, has lost momentum following the August 2024 fire involving a Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan in

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BYD’s new Tang EV, its “tech-savvy” flagship five-seat SUV, was revealed in a regulatory filing with dual electric motors delivering a combined 690 horsepower. The interior is even more impressive. more…

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Toyota will produce the Corolla EV in China starting in 2028, alongside hybrid and gas-powered versions. more…

Chasing 500,000 miles, a 2019 Chevy Bolt EV suffered cell swelling after 333k miles on its recall battery. Instead of scrapping it, an independent shop installed a low-mileage donor pack for less than a gas engine job.

The dedicated platform will allow Subaru to rely less on Toyota, its largest shareholder, as it expands its ambitions for electric vehicles.

GM just took the wraps off the electric-drive pickup America’s commercial fleets have been waiting for: a one-ton chassis, dually rear axle and massive capability baked in. The best part? You can have it in any color you want — as long as it’s Army green. more…

A new platform, lighter battery and in-house electronics could help Subaru build electric cars that step out of Toyota’s shadow.

Point-to-point hands-free driving is coming to a select number of owners who are willing to put in the work.

It’s also the fastest-charging Tesla ever.

Subaru is testing its own tech for its next-generation EVs, breaking away from its longstanding partnership with Toyota. more…

A Cybertruck owner details his frustrating repair experience after a major accident. He says his truck has been at the Tesla repair center for 5 months and has cost his insurance provider $63,000, yet the truck still does not work.

The VinFast VF8 is not exactly a common occurrence on American streets. That’s about to change in Los Angeles.

At the end of the day, it was probably cheaper than replacing the engine in a combustion car.

Nearly 12,000 buyers have used the state’s new rebates. California is also updating its projections for growth in the charging network.

The SpaceX boss said Monday that he'll give one of his company shares to every child in the U.S. next year. He didn't say how the share giveaway would happen.

Mercedes-Benz Korea on Monday launched all-electric versions of its CLA sedan and GLC sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Korea as part of its push to expand its electric vehicle lineup. The German luxury automaker unveiled the all-new electric CLA and GLC, both built on its next-generation, in-house-developed electric vehicle platforms. "Together with these two models, we marked a very important turning point in our electrification journey as the first representatives of a new generation of purpose-built electric architectures," Mercedes-Benz Korea CEO Shirin Emeera said during a launch event in Seoul. The electric CLA comes in two variants: the CLA 250+ electric with an 85 per kilowatt hour (kWh) nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) battery and the CLA 200 electric with a 58 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Both models use batteries supplied by Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL). The CLA 250+ electric and CLA 200 electric offer driving ranges of 474

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arXiv:2307.05470v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: The rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) requires robust and accessible charging infrastructure, particularly in developing countries where frequent electricity disruptions pose a significant service-reliability risk. Prior charging-infrastructure optimization studies rarely address such disruptions rigorously, yielding suboptimal and fragile designs. We present a simulation-based optimization model that estimates each candidate station's service reliability and embeds it directly in the objective and constraints, framing charging-network design as an engineering-management decision under uncertainty. To make the approach computationally tractable, we apply the control variates (CV) variance-reduction technique to the reliability estimation. Using a real dataset from Surabaya, Indonesia, our numerical experiment shows that the proposed robust model achieves a 13% higher average objective value than the non-robust benchmark

arXiv:2307.05470v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: The rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) requires robust and accessible charging infrastructure, particularly in developing countries where frequent electricity disruptions pose a significant service-reliability risk. Prior charging-infrastructure optimization studies rarely address such disruptions rigorously, yielding suboptimal and fragile designs. We present a simulation-based optimization model that estimates each candidate station's service reliability and embeds it directly in the objective and constraints, framing charging-network design as an engineering-management decision under uncertainty. To make the approach computationally tractable, we apply the control variates (CV) variance-reduction technique to the reliability estimation. Using a real dataset from Surabaya, Indonesia, our numerical experiment shows that the proposed robust model achieves a 13% higher average objective value than the non-robust benchmark and

arXiv:2610.23464v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehi- cles (HFCVs) are promising technologies in the efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Challenges such as limited infrastructure, con- sumer dissatisfaction, and electrical grid strain inhibit progress in the adoption of these technologies. A zero emission vehicle (ZEV) station, capable of handling EVs and HFCVs, addresses these challenges by focusing on maximizing station profit and consumer utility, while minimizing grid impacts. The purpose of this research is to develop a realistic simulation of a ZEV station that is capable of handling real-time pricing decisions enabled by reinforcement learning (RL) and to compare the performance of the RL agent to static pricing methods. After training, the RL agent gains 10.83% greater station profit than the baseline manual parameter search. This work serves as a useful tool for ZEV station owners when handling complex pricing and purchasing

arXiv:2610.23010v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The physical world has continuous state and action spaces, yet robot planning often benefits from hybrid discrete-continuous formulations that explicitly expose combinatorial structure, such as contact modes or discrete primitive actions. Existing methods typically rely on human-defined symbol sets or symbols derived from language supervision, without asking what makes a symbol computationally useful. In this paper, we take an inference-algorithm--centric view to define usefulness: a good symbol should expose the discrete commitments that simplify solving the original planning problem. We first introduce the concept of solver-sufficient symbolization by studying finite-horizon piecewise-affine systems, for which solver sufficiency can be precisely characterized, and develop a counterexample-guided algorithm for symbol invention. We then extend this principle to invent symbols for optimization objectives parameterized by general neural

arXiv:2307.05470v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: The rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) requires robust and accessible charging infrastructure, particularly in developing countries where frequent electricity disruptions pose a significant service-reliability risk. Prior charging-infrastructure optimization studies rarely address such disruptions rigorously, yielding suboptimal and fragile designs. We present a simulation-based optimization model that estimates each candidate station's service reliability and embeds it directly in the objective and constraints, framing charging-network design as an engineering-management decision under uncertainty. To make the approach computationally tractable, we apply the control variates (CV) variance-reduction technique to the reliability estimation. Using a real dataset from Surabaya, Indonesia, our numerical experiment shows that the proposed robust model achieves a 13% higher average objective value than the non-robust benchmark

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After pre-orders for iPhone Duo opened, Apple uploaded an EU regulatory document that finally revealed the true battery capacity for iPhone Duo: 4883mAh. Here’s how that compares to other iPhones. more…

EVs are expensive, but they bring instant torque and fewer parts to break. Here's where they beat ICE off-roaders on the trail, and where they fall short.

The goal is to keep the cars from catching on fire. But it's far from a perfect fix.

Less gas, more electric range and faster charging could help plug-in hybrids deliver on their fuel-saving promise.

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Back roads, a Mississippi River ferry, and an easy-feeling tow helped win him over. One navigation reboot and a slow hotel charger became manageable parts of the vacation.