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The issue isn’t that EV batteries automatically “go bad” with age, but that it's hard to spot the outliers.

Since the 2025 ruling, Tesla has settled at least four additional Autopilot crash lawsuits rather than run the risk of going to trial.

The company claims to have the world's first production solid-state EV battery. Doubt persists, but an independent test is coming soon.

A federal judge has rejected Tesla’s bid to overturn a $243 million jury verdict over a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash in Florida, dealing a significant blow to the automaker’s legal strategy as it faces a growing wave of lawsuits tied to its driver-assistance technology. U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami ruled that the evidence at trial “more than supported” the verdict and that Tesla raised no new arguments to justify setting it aside. The ruling, made public on Friday, means Tesla’s last hope to avoid paying the massive judgment at the trial court level has been exhausted. more…

Oxford researchers have found a way to visualize one of the most hidden — yet critical — components inside lithium-ion batteries. By tagging polymer binders with traceable markers, they revealed how these tiny materials are distributed at the nanoscale and how that affects charging speed and durability. Small manufacturing adjustments reduced internal resistance by up to 40%, potentially unlocking fastcer charging. The technique could help improve both today’s batteries and next-generation designs.

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A new all-wheel drive base model has been introduced and the Cyberbeast is $15,000 cheaper.

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Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle is looking increasingly production-ready. The upcoming Flying Flea C6 (FF C6) has now been spotted testing in Chennai completely undisguised, giving us the clearest look yet at what appears to be the final design. more…

Late November 2025, Uruguay’s Ministry of Environment gave the green light—literally, the Environmental Location Feasibility Approval (AAP)—to HIF Global for…

On February 2026, Enagás CEO Arturo Gonzalo shared that the company’s eye is on scooping up regulated European energy assets…

China’s new energy vehicles scene just got a turbo boost. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is tightening…

Ever wondered what’s been holding the green hydrogen economy back? A big part of the puzzle is building cost-effective, reliable…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has successfully wrapped up winter testing of its upcoming eArocs 400 electric construction truck near the Arctic Circle, with temperatures dropping as low as -20°C. The..

arXiv:2602.17574v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Embedded optimization-based planning for hybrid systems is challenging due to the use of mixed-integer programming, which is computationally intensive and often sensitive to the specific numerical formulation. To address that challenge, this article proposes a framework for motion planning of hybrid systems that pairs hybrid zonotopes - an advanced set representation - with a new alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM) mixed-integer programming heuristic. A general treatment of piecewise affine (PWA) system reachability analysis using hybrid zonotopes is presented and extended to formulate optimal planning problems. Sets produced using the proposed identities have lower memory complexity and tighter convex relaxations than equivalent sets produced from preexisting techniques. The proposed ADMM heuristic makes efficient use of the hybrid zonotope structure. For planning problems formulated as hybrid zonotopes, the proposed

Toyota Motor Corporation is set to launch the new plug-in hybrid version of the Toyota RAV4 in Japan on 9 March 2026, expanding its sixth-generation lineup. The RAV4 PHEV will be offered in two trims—..

Tesla priced the new dual-motor all-wheel-drive model at $59,990, making it the company's "most affordable" Cybertruck yet The post Tesla unveils cheaper Cybertruck variant, cuts Cyberbeast price appeared first on Gulf Business.

Honda is doubling down on small electric two-wheelers with the launch of a new budget-friendly model that undercuts its own gasoline equivalent – and can be ridden without a full motorcycle license. more…

As Tesla unveils a new affordable Cybertruck trim level, investor Gary Black predicts limited sales boost for the automaker. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos and other investors, to reveal prices for its affordable EV pickup truck in June. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Tesla is now selling a base model all-wheel drive Cybertruck starting at $60k, and has cut the price of its top-end Cyberbeast model to $100k, down from $115k. The move comes as the company struggles to sell the controversial truck, which has heretofore never come close to meeting its projected volume. more…

This is a considerable upgrade to the Cybertruck Rear-Wheel-Drive that Tesla offered last year. It was discontinued after just a few months, but we still have yet to see anyone share pictures of it online. The post Tesla launches new Cybertruck trim with more features than ever for a low price appeared first on TESLARATI.

After the midsize electric pickup, Ford is preparing to introduce several new affordable multi-powertrain vehicles, including SUVs and sedans more…

Everybody's wondering exactly how much this bare-bones truck will cost.

Plans for one of Australia's biggest solar-battery hybrid projects have been waved through the federal EPBC queue just one month after joining it. The post Plan for Australia’s biggest solar-battery hybrid, with eight hours storage, get federal green tick appeared first on Renew Economy.

After the midsize electric pickup, Ford is preparing to introduce two and three-row SUVs and a pair of sedans based on the new UEV platform. more…

Used Teslas are in high demand after the end of the tax credit. Other used EVs? Not so much.

A new artificial intelligence framework developed at Cornell can accurately predict the performance of battery electrolytes while revealing the chemical principles that govern them, providing engineers with a new tool for designing better batteries.

BYD revealed the first vehicle under its new Linghui sub-brand. The Linghui e9 is an all-electric sedan with a cruising range of 375 miles (605 km), but BYD’s latest EV is aimed at a new market. more…

McKinsey says EV battery recycling will be a $70 billion business by the end of the next decade. Here's why.

The Model 3 was the highest ranking EV considered, with a score of 804, followed by the Model Y at 797, the BMW i4 at 795, and the BMW iX at 794. The post Tesla dominates JD Power EV Satisfaction ranking, grabbing top two spots appeared first on TESLARATI.

The new Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) now delivers up to 150 km (93 miles) of electric range, 58% more than the outgoing version. more…

Plus, there’s a dedicated Apple Watch app that allows Gen 1 owners to leave their car key and smartphone at home.

Just a few weeks after rolling out the Rivian Digital Key update, which helped tremendously with proximity-based features, Rivian has doubled down and is rolling out a new dedicated Apple Watch app. The Apple Watch update was designed as an extension of the Rivian iPhone app, giving you all the most used features right on your wrist. It has customizable quick controls, glanceable vehicle status, and support for digital key functionality (depending on your vehicle generation). I got some early access to the app, so here is what you should know. more…

Three months after initial reports that Apple Watch support was coming to the Rivian app, the American automaker has begun rolling out the feature to its vehicle owners. I received early access to test on my R1S, which you can see in my video below. more…

Built in South Korea, the new Polestar 4 version will have a back window and more cargo space.

Tesla shared the milestone as adoption of the system accelerates across several markets. The post Tesla owners surpass 8 billion miles driven on FSD Supervised appeared first on TESLARATI.

Trump's DOE removed a provision, which incentivized EV production by increasing fuel economy figures, citing appeals court decision. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Tesla shares safety data for its Full Self-Driving technology, with 8.2B miles driven & 7X fewer accidents, the automaker says. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.

Amazon is committed to adding 100,000 Rivian electric vans to its delivery fleet by 2030. And, if 2025 is any indication, they’re well on their way — the company grew its Rivian van fleet by more than 50% in 2025, alone. more…

The ride-hailing giant’s autonomous vehicles are mostly electric, and they will all require fast, reliable charging stations.

JD Power’s Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study shows that owners are really satisfied with their electric cars.

California DMV says that Tesla "successfully took the required action" to retain its dealer license by no longer marketing Autopilot.

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The number of miles traveled has contextual significance for two reasons: one being the milestone itself, and another being Tesla's continuing progress toward 10 billion miles of training data to achieve what CEO Elon Musk says will be the threshold needed to achieve unsupervised self-driving. The post Tesla announces crazy new Full Self-Driving milestone appeared first on TESLARATI.

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For 2026, the updated Lexus RZ 550e F Sport takes a page from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N playbook. But it doesn't pack the same thrills.

Polestar says it will release four new electric models over the next three years, including a new SUV and a revamped version of its Polestar 2 sedan. The Swedish automaker, which is owned by China's Geely, said it will start delivering its Polestar 5 grand tourer to customers this summer, followed by a new long-roof variant of its Polestar 4 in the fourth quarter. In early 2027, a "new successor" to the Polestar 2 will go into production. And in 2028, the company is planning to release a compact premium SUV as the Polestar 7. The news comes after Polestar reported strong sales growth in 2025, with the automaker's full-year sales reaching … Read the full story at The Verge.

A scan suggests big battery loss at 113,000 miles—but that may not be the real figure.

Imagine walking into a lab chilled to a bone-freezing -253°C where liquid hydrogen sits waiting—no rocket engine in sight, just…

We’re thrilled that Hyundai Rotem is finally taking its cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell technology beyond South Korea’s borders. At this…

Humain, which was created by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year, said it made the investment just before xAI was acquired by SpaceX, Mr. Musk’s rocket company.

To make self-driving cars worthwhile, they need to be better than human drivers, otherwise what is the point?

Polestar's upcoming models will have a little more personality and a little less Scandinavian minimalism.

Tesla has avoided a 30-day suspension of its dealer and manufacturer licenses in California after complying with a DMV order to stop using the term “Autopilot” in its vehicle marketing. The settlement closes a case that dragged on for nearly three years, and confirms what critics have argued all along: Tesla’s marketing of its driver-assist features was misleading. more…

The agency confirmed Tuesday that Tesla has taken “corrective action.” The post Tesla avoids California sales suspension after DMV review appeared first on TESLARATI.

Polestar’s first model is getting a second generation, and the company is kicking things into high gear to make it happen.

The Polestar 4 is getting a new body style that combines the interior space of a wagon and the versatility of an SUV.

EV sales have fallen for the first time in a decade as 2025 data is revealed  supercarblondie.comEV Market Monitor – January 2026  Cox Automotive Inc.The EV Winter Is Going Global. Here's Why It's Hitting Tesla Hard.  Business InsiderEurope surges, US stumbles, China cools: EV sales dip in 2026  ElectrekEV registrations fall in 2025 for first time in a decade; December numbers plunge 48% after tax credit repeal  Automotive News

Price-competitive electric vehicles (EVs) made in China are rapidly reshaping Korea’s imported car market — once dominated by legacy European carmakers — as emerging EV brands are gaining ground through aggressive pricing and growing consumer trust, according to data and industry officials Wednesday. Data from the Korea Automobile and Mobility Association showed that EVs produced in China accounted for roughly one-third of newly registered EVs in Korea last year, a sharp increase from about 1 percent in 2021. Last year, a total of 220,177 EVs were registered here, and the number of EVs produced in China reached 74,728 out of them. The surge reflects the rising presence of China-based production in global supply chains and improving consumer perceptions of vehicles built there. Strong demand for the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3, both produced at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, has propelled EV sales growth in Korea. The U.S. automaker has maintained steady promotional campaigns here to

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China becomes Brazil’s biggest vehicle exporter in January, surpassing Argentina China surpassed Argentina in January to become Brazil’s largest exporter of vehicles, solidifying Chinese brands’ dominance in the region’s biggest car market and undercutting a long-standing Argentine...

Price-competitive electric vehicles (EVs) made in China are rapidly reshaping Korea’s imported car market — once dominated by legacy European carmakers — as emerging EV brands are gaining ground through aggressive pricing and growing consumer trust, according to data and industry officials Wednesday. Data from the Korea Automobile and Mobility Association showed that EVs produced in China accounted for roughly one-third of newly registered EVs in Korea last year, a sharp increase from about 1 percent in 2021. The surge reflects the rising presence of China-based production in global supply chains and improving consumer perceptions of vehicles built there. Strong demand for the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3, both produced at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, has propelled EV sales growth in Korea. The U.S. automaker has maintained steady promotional campaigns here to expand its customer base, particularly for its affordable EV lineup, which helped it sustain sales momentum despite

Elon Musk-led Tesla reveals first production-ready Cybercab, which will be priced at $30,000 and available by 2027. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Ross Gerber thinks Tesla's FSD needs hardware enhancements as vision-only approach fails to bring improvements. Importance Rank:  1 read more

The Chevy Equinox EV is already one of the most affordable electric vehicles, but with a new $10,000 discount, it’s even more tempting. more…

The company has begun the production of its first purpose-built autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab.

In a letter to employees, Audi's CEO reaffirmed the brand's commitment to producing an electric sports car using a platform developed with Porsche.

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner sent an internal memo guaranteeing the car's release.

The incidents bring the robotaxi service to a total of 14 crashes since launching last summer.

Tesla is now offering a 0.99% APR financing option for all new Model 3 orders in the United States, and it applies to all loan terms of up to 72 months. The post Tesla launches new Model 3 financing deal with awesome savings appeared first on TESLARATI.

Toyota’s newest electric SUV is set to arrive at dealerships next month. The 2026 bZ Woodland is bigger and comes with standard AWD, but is it worth over $10,000 more than Toyota’s first electric SUV? more…

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Tesla has reported five new crashes involving its “Robotaxi” fleet in Austin, Texas, bringing the total to 14 incidents since the service launched in June 2025. The newly filed NHTSA data also reveals that Tesla quietly upgraded one earlier crash to include a hospitalization injury, something the company never disclosed publicly. The new data comes from the latest update to NHTSA’s Standing General Order (SGO) incident report database for automated driving systems (ADS). We have been tracking Tesla’s Robotaxi crash data closely, and the trend is not improving. more…

After a string of EVs adapted from other projects, Detroit’s second-largest maker has finally started with a clean sheet of paper.

The bZ Woodland is powerful, quick and spacious. But it lacks basic features that should be table-stakes for an electric vehicle in 2026.

Ford's goal is to make an electric truck you can actually afford. Here are some of the tricks they're using to pull that off.

Chinese state media outlet China.com has published a report about a Tesla Model Y that lost all power on a highway despite showing 72 km of remaining range, and the story has gone viral across Chinese social media. The incident is drawing attention not just for the failure itself, but for the fact that state-controlled media chose to amplify it, a potential signal of shifting government sentiment toward Tesla in China. more…