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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.

A UNIST-led team modeled that IRMOF-20 could extend vacuum-insulated liquid hydrogen storage from 64 to 221 days while retaining ~97% of volumetric capacity.

Hyundai says the Santa FE EREV will have a 600-mile range, and it'll be revealed in the first half of 2027.

A University of Wyoming study in Nature Communications finds that US hydrogen pipeline cost models underestimated construction expenses and reveals regional cost and emissions variations between dedicated and repurposed pipelines.

A JRC study finds Europe’s planned hydrogen production will put limited pressure on most freshwater supplies, though Southern Europe faces local risks under pessimistic climate scenarios.

It’s not a convertible, that’s for sure.

The automaker said its future models will be capable of doing point-to-point, hands-free automated driving.

The Thrust version of the Roadster gets about five seconds of boost. Tesla wants to cut the refill time dramatically.

Tesla execs Lars Moravy and Franz von Holzhausen spilled the beans on Tesla’s most outrageous car ever.

The CLA Electric’s flaws are overpowered by monster efficiency and charging speeds thanks to new silicon-containing cells.

Tesla's pre-order agreement for the Roadster says it cannot guarantee if (or when) the car will ever be delivered.

BMW originally quoted an estimated EPA range of 435 miles for its first-ever electric X5 SUV. Now that's even higher.

Is that enough to fend off a growing cadre of Chinese competitors in their home market? I’m not so sure.

The least powerful all-wheel-drive Taycan proves that Porsche’s electric sedan is defined by its chassis, not its acceleration.

It’s a really comfortable car, but efficiency suffers at highway speeds.

The number of EV models has exploded, many of them affordable. That’s a good thing, no matter who is making the cars.

How does 10-80% in 12 minutes sound?

AEP plans to invest $4 billion in a 702 MW Bloom Energy fuel cell plant near Cheyenne to power Google under a 20-year PPA, with carbon capture targets.

A seven-week-old baby, a toddler, and a rented camper gave this Rivian family plenty of reasons to stop. Their charging diary shows why the truck was usually ready first.

When a campground lost power on a hot night, this Silverado EV RST owner plugged in the camper. His South Carolina-to-North Dakota trip also shows how wind and charging access shape life with a trailer.

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT SUV, an all-electric performance SUV with up to 1,153 hp from three axial-flux motors and DC fast charging at up to 710 kW. It’s AMG’s answer to the Porsche Cayenne Electric, and on paper, it may be more impressive. The first units hit US dealerships in summer 2027. more…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

Democrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.

Hyundai’s 2027 Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy gets 30 mpg, about $600 a year cheaper to fuel than a Honda Pilot. It is smooth and quiet, but at my size the third row was for kids only.

Tesla’s $200k Roadster claims a 0.81-second launch with SpaceX thrusters, but the fine print reveals it’s not street legal. Even worse, the air tanks give you 5 seconds of boost, but take up to 6 hours to recharge.

After this horrific crash involving a Tesla driver who said he was asleep and using the driver assist mode, the California Highway Patrol warns that "Despite its name, full self-driving is not fully autonomous. Technology does not relieve drivers of their responsibility to safely operate their vehicles." Video released by CHP shows the Tesla speeding past flares, cones, and emergency lights where officers were on the scene of an earlier accident, before ramming into the back of a parked patrol vehicle. CHP says two officers were seriously injured in the accident and taken to a hospital. Two Solano CHP officers were seriously injured when … Read the full story at The Verge.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a “flying” car, equipped with thrusters, during a live-streamed event at his SpaceX rocket company’s facility on Thursday. Technical and regulatory challenges have so far prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. Musk revealed his new Roadster sports car during a launch event at a SpaceX test facility in Texas. During the demo, which was live-streamed on Tesla’s X account, the car launched from a steep steel ramp and...

Kalshi odds for a Tesla-SpaceX merger rose above 50% for early 2027 as Barclays outlined how a deal could work.

"I'm just thankful that this didn't occur on that route." How a mountain camping trip turned into a close call for a brand-new 2026 Cybertruck owner facing critical error logs.

It's likely a balsa wood model full of compressed air, a stunt rig designed to tease a corporate merger and satisfy Elon Musk's personal need for a flying car.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a "flying" car, equipped with thrusters, during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX rocket company's facility on Thursday.

Analysts say the Roadster demo puts a Tesla and SpaceX merger back on the table. The post Tesla’s flying Roadster just revealed something bigger than the car appeared first on TESLARATI.

Kia launched a first-of-its-kind remote car-sharing program in Korea using the PV5 electric van. more…

Volume in Hyperliquid’s Tesla contract hit $47 million in one hour after Elon Musk’s flying Roadster demo, up from $2.8 million, with U.S. stocks closed.

A Cybertruck owner says he finally understands why people love their trucks after 6 months and 5,000 miles with his Cybertruck. He adds that the truck hasn’t had any issues and has been a Swiss Army knife that can do everything.

The Focus RS added less to this Cybertruck driver’s energy use than he expected. Charging roughly every 110 miles still shaped the day, leaving him happy with the trip and wanting more battery if towing became a regular job.

While Washington’s efforts to block Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) were originally intended to protect its domestic automotive industry, they have sparked concerns the strategy is hurting America’s carmaking competitiveness. With a lack of a coherent industrial policy discouraging long-term investment, the protectionist approach was backfiring on Detroit’s EV transition, said David Zhang, a macroeconomics and policy analyst at Trivium China, who added that EVs could be a “perfect concession” in...

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Elon Musk gave a record $158 million to the GOP’s Senate Leadership Fund, boosting its war chest as Republicans pour money into Texas to defend Ken Paxton.

Faraday Future and FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem launched two humanoid robots on 15 October: the $2,490 FF Nova for developers and schools, and the $299 FF Nova Mini for children. Nova’s first 100 units are invitation-only. The launch follows FFR’s agreement to buy FF’s robotics business in a $200M all-stock deal. Faraday Future and its […] This story continues at The Next Web

Tesla revealed its second-generation Roadster on 15 October at a SpaceX site in McGregor, Texas. The car uses cold-gas thrusters built with SpaceX to jump, flip, and land. Reservations cost $50,000 or $250,000 depending on the version, and Musk says production starts in 2028. Tesla unveiled its second-generation Roadster on Thursday at a SpaceX test […] This story continues at The Next Web

The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

Will it be able to convince Brits to ditch their Defender?

The new Roadster can jump over a Semi truck and do 0-60 in 0.81 seconds, Tesla claims. But it's not actually available yet.

The Roadster also leapt over Tesla's entire lineup, including the 13.5-foot-tall Semi.

During the Tesla Roadster reveal on Thursday, Tesla's CEO was cagey about whether it would actually be legal to drive on public roads.

The base version won't come with any thrusters. If you want the top-shelf, barrel-rolling Roadster, you'll need an invite.

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The Tesla Roadster flew, drove upside down, and hit 60mph in under a second  The VergeTesla’s Roadster Arrives, After Nearly a Decade and Five-Figure Deposits  WSJTesla plans next-generation Roadster reveal after almost a decade of delays  CNBCTesla Readies Flying Car Demo to Pump Up Sluggish Auto Business  Bloomberg.comTesla unveils next generation Roadster sports EV after years of delay  Reuters

Tesla reveals SpaceX-powered Roadster that flies and falls with style  TechCrunchTesla’s Roadster Arrives, After Nearly a Decade and Five-Figure Deposits  WSJTesla plans next-generation Roadster reveal after almost a decade of delays  CNBCElon Musk just unveiled a Tesla Roadster that flies — take a look  Business InsiderTesla Readies Flying Car Demo to Pump Up Sluggish Auto Business  Bloomberg.com

Tesla has unveiled a new version of its next-generation Roadster. As expected, it received Tesla’s latest design “cyberfication” and cold-gas thrusters to allow it to jump and flip through the air. The livestream featured impressive stunts but offered few details. Tesla released more information on X after the event, but there’s still no price and no production date. more…

Chicagoans can now check out Slate's electric trucks and accessories in person, and even go for test drives.

Elon Musk promised a flying car. So the Tesla Roadster did exactly that. Tesla demonstrated its next-generation Roadster at an event in Waco, Texas, where the electric supercar drove upside down, briefly flew, and accelerated to 60mph in under a second. It was an impressive demonstration of a car that won't go into production until 2028. The next-gen Roadster certainly took the scenic route in getting here. A prototype version was announced as a "one more thing" style surprise during the 2017 Tesla Semi event. The specs sounded ludicrous even back then: 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds, a top speed over 250 mph, a 200 kWh battery delivering up to … Read the full story at The Verge.

Until the Tesla Roadster, “there was only one car in the flying car market,” Alef said. To welcome Tesla to the race, Alef released a video of its flying car flying over the new Roadster. more…

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Europe’s EV sales just posted a record September, as global market growth shifts toward Europe and beyond its largest established markets. more…

American Electric Power (AEP), which said in July that it had secured about 13 GW of gas turbines for deployment through 2031, this week disclosed firm orders for nearly 900 MW of non-turbine generation, and the full Mainspring agreement could bring the total to about 2.3 GW. The orders include a $4 billion, 702-MW Bloom […] The post AEP Plans $4 Billion Fuel Cell Power Plant for Google, Signs Up to 1.6 GW Mainspring Generator Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Elon Musk first debuted the Roadster refresh concept in 2017 but Tesla has since missed every targeted delivery date.

Elon Musk first debuted the Roadster refresh concept in 2017 but Tesla has since missed every targeted delivery date.

Ford’s next electric pickup will start at around $30,000 when it goes on sale in early 2027. As its official debut draws closer, a disguised Fathom prototype popped up outside of Ford’s World Headquarters. more…

Tesla’s latest crash reports to federal regulators add two more “Robotaxi” crashes where a remote operator, not the car’s autonomous system, was driving when it hit something. That brings it to five in the data now. And every remote takeover that has shown up in a Tesla crash report has ended in a collision. more…

That’s more than many gas-powered sedans on the road today.

The RS Q8 is a 631-horsepower super SUV but it stood no chance against Porsche's electrified SUV.

Around 48% of Canadian new car buyers are looking for an EV but almost half of them are holding out for China's offerings.

The party’s top super PAC for House candidates said it had raised more this summer than ever before in a third quarter, but acknowledged the challenges Republicans were facing.

It’s been nine years since the second-generation Roadster debuted. Let’s see what Tesla has in store for fans and critics alike.

From manufacturing scrap to batteries that are no longer suitable for EVs, nothing is wasted.

Elon Musk’s company and other automakers, like Jaguar and Bentley, are trying to sell very expensive electric cars to people who usually prefer gasoline-fueled luxury and performance.

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Ford sold 430,000 cars in Europe last year. Chinese automaker Xpeng wants to sell 500,000.

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

"Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS," Musk wrote.

BMW Group is testing an 18-tonne hydrogen-combustion engine truck at its Leipzig plant under the HyCET project, with DEUTZ AG powering the engine, Rudolph Logistics Group operating the vehicle, and TEAL MOBILITY providing refuelling infrastructure.

Nagoya University reports that its Pt@N-FLG/SWCNT catalyst retains 96.9% of its electrochemical surface area after 30,000 accelerated cycles, boosting fuel cell durability.

Huelva joins Madrid’s PMH2 as institutional partner, pitching itself as a green hydrogen hub alongside Moeve’s 300 MW Onuba project.

SK eternix and Mastern Investment Management signed an MOU to explore a fuel-cell-linked hyperscale AI data center in Seoul, with SK eternix providing fuel-cell infrastructure and Mastern leading site and investment, though key details remain in the feasibility stage.

Leadray Energy will serve as EPC contractor and integrator for a planned Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cell installation at AOI’s Taiwan manufacturing site, aiming to boost electricity reliability and support data-center transceiver expansion with low-emission on-site power.

Jio Platforms, the company at the center of Musk’s remarks, is launching an IPO later this month.

US EV sales rose 6.1% on the previous quarter to almost 263,000, their highest in a year, against more than 437,000 in the same quarter of 2025. Europe registered 277,006 electric cars in July alone. American electric car sales rose 6.1% on the previous quarter, their best in a year. They were still about 40% […] This story continues at The Next Web

BYD will launch the updated Seagull next week, its popular EV that sells for around $10,000 in China. more…

A Zero DS with the optional Power Tank rode from the French Alps to the Mediterranean on a single charge.

Things aren't just tough at the gas pump.

Doug Field will take his EV experience at Ford and Tesla to help Rivian build semi-humanoid manufacturing robots.

A strong third quarter in Europe lifted BMW’s global electric deliveries, but plug-in hybrids lost ground.

Pre-orders will open next year, but Ford is offering people the chance to beat the crowds.

VW’s boss admits the electric bus costs too much to build. A new platform could help change that.

EVs seem to be bouncing back after a tough year.

Manufacturing problems are forcing Volvo to build significantly fewer cars than originally expected, and the U.S. is the victim.

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The 2027 BMW i3 and iX3 start at $61,500, but the electric sedan is nearly $80 less a month to lease. more…