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Lexus says that its first three-row electric people hauler has the quietest cabin of all its SUVs.

HD Hyundai Electric is intensifying its push into the North American power market, securing orders for ultra-high-voltage equipment and unveiling its next-generation technology road map at the region’s largest power industry exhibition, the IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition. The biennial exhibition, held Monday through Thursday (local time) in Chicago, brought together around 900 energy companies, including global industry leaders such as ABB, Siemens Energy and Hitachi Energy. On the sidelines to the exhibition, the company announced it signed a deal worth a total of 173 billion won ($119 million) with a major utility company in the United States to supply 765-kilovolt (kV) ultra-high-voltage transformers and reactors. With the new deal, the company will take part in the 765kV backbone project under the Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) long-term transmission master plan for the south-central U.S. The SPP region, which spans parts of 17 states, is one of the

The Bure Equity- and Creades-backed pure-play MEMS foundry priced at SEK 81 per share, with the offering oversubscribed several times. Cornerstone investors, including Capital Research, Fidelity, AFA, AP2, AP3, AP4, Swedbank Robur, and Carnegie, took roughly three-quarters of the deal. Silex Microsystems opened sharply higher on its Nasdaq Stockholm debut on Wednesday, with the chipmaker’s […] This story continues at The Next Web

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HD Hyundai Electric is intensifying its push into the North American power market, securing orders for ultra-high-voltage equipment and unveiling its next-generation technology road map at the region’s largest power industry exhibition, the IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition. The biennial exhibition, held Monday through Thursday (local time) in Chicago, brought together around 900 energy companies, including global industry leaders such as ABB, Siemens Energy and Hitachi Energy. On the sidelines to the exhibition, the company announced it signed a deal worth a total of 173 billion won ($119 million) with a major utility company in the United States to supply 765-kilovolt (kV) ultra-high-voltage transformers and reactors. With the new deal, the company will take part in the 765kV backbone project under the Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) long-term transmission master plan for the south-central U.S. The SPP region, which spans parts of 17 states, is one of the

Profit trajectories between automotive assemblers and electric vehicle (EV) battery producers in China are set to diverge further due to lacklustre car sales and buoyant demand for energy-storage systems. Leading players, including China’s EV battery king Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), would continue to attract buying interest in their shares, spurred by improved profitability, according to analysts. They added that flat vehicle prices, coupled with a dip in new car sales, had...

VW's profit margins on EVs willl be slim until its next-generation SSP architecture arrives later this decade, its CFO said.

Shivon Zilis worked closely with Elon Musk while she was on OpenAI’s board of directors. Her ties to the world’s richest man were detailed in a landmark trial on Wednesday.

ESS is moving beyond its long-duration energy storage roots into the crowded short- and medium-duration battery storage market – but not with lithium. more…

A leaf may appear to be one of the simplest structures in nature, thin, delicate and easily overlooked. At first glance, it seems far removed from the complex systems that scientists usually describe as networks. Yet, as we began to examine leaves more closely, we realized that each one contains a remarkably sophisticated venation system that performs multiple essential functions simultaneously.

With over 7% market share, BYD is now the top-selling EV brand in the UK so far in 2026, surpassing Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen to take the top spot. And it’s not just the UK, BYD is outpacing the competition in several overseas markets. more…

Out of all live events related to Elon Musk, trading activity on his suit against OpenAI is the second highest out of all contracts related to the billionaire.

Elon Musk's giant Terafab facility in Texas could cost up to $119 billion, with hopes of manufacturing chips for Tesla, SpaceX and xAI

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV is now available to order in Europe with prices starting at €67,711 ($80,000). more…

With up to 434 miles of EPA range, the 2027 BMW iX3 xDrive50 is $5,000 more affordable than the gas-powered X3 M50 xDrive.

America's best-selling crossover has never been this good.

The Model Y L has been available in China for some time, but Americans are wondering when it will potentially come to the United States, offering a larger version of the best-selling vehicle in the world, as the Model X is officially phased out. The post Tesla unveils mysterious prototype at Giga Texas: Is the Model Y L coming to America? appeared first on TESLARATI.

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The Bavarian automaker just announced it has now manufactured over 2 million EVs.

The carmaker previously put the plant on hold for two years. Now, a Nikkei report says the factory is dead in the water.

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Setting the Stage in Steyr’s Hydrogen Hub It all kicks off in the scenic city of Steyr, snuggled along the…

Nel Hydrogen just pulled back the curtain on a massive project to supply electrolyzers and show how green hydrogen can…

If you’re looking for a real game-changer in southern Italy’s push for sustainable transport, Telmes S.p.A. just made headlines by…

Here’s the scoop: the California Public Utilities Commission just unanimously shot down Southern California Gas Company’s plan to recoup roughly…

The company suspended its full-year production guidance after reporting a $1 billion net loss in the first quarter.

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the company is considering partnering with a Chinese company.

arXiv:2605.03599v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Tokamaks and stellarators are the leading magnetic-confinement concepts for fusion, but they rely on complementary design principles. Tokamaks use simple axisymmetric coils and plasma current, whereas stellarators use externally generated three-dimensional fields for steady-state operation. Here, we propose a programmable stellarator--tokamak hybrid that uses a fixed set of simple planar coils to access a broad magnetic-configuration space. The device adds 288 dipole-field coils to a tokamak-like coil set, with only six independent coil geometries required by symmetry. By programming coil currents, the same hardware generates more than 1.66 million optimized stellarator configurations spanning quasi-axisymmetry, quasi-helical symmetry, and quasi-isodynamicity, as well as tokamak-relevant three-dimensional perturbations. Representative configurations exhibit nested magnetic surfaces, low neoclassical transport, and favorable

arXiv:2605.03662v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: In this work, a novel method for planar task and motion planning based on hybrid modeling is proposed. By virtue of a discrete variable which models local constraint satisfaction and enables local feasibility analysis, the proposed control architecture unifies planning with control design. Concurrently, control barrier functions are designed on a transformed disk version of the original nonconvex and geometrically complex robotic workspace, thus amending the issue of deadlocks. Simulations of the proposed method indicate effective handling of multiple overlapping spatio-temporal tasks even in the face of input saturation.

For German consumer Erik Böhme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener – the world’s largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe. “I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe,” said Böhme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3. Böhme was among 250 foreign media, clients and social media influencers invited by Geely...

Toyota subsidiary Hino Trucks is following in the steps of the noble Renault Le Car with the all-new, all-electric Le Series of medium-duty commercial trucks – and the new Le Series packs a GVWR worth nearly sixteen of the tiny French minis! more…

Sarah Aubrey joins for the first time as co-host of The Driven Podcast as we unpack a record month for EV sales, the ACT’s extraordinary 34 per cent EV share, and what the next phase of the federal EV tax break could mean for buyers, novated leases and car makers. The post The Driven Podcast: EV sales surge, FBT survives, and petrol starts to wobble appeared first on Renew Economy.

Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president, testified in a trial pitting Mr. Musk against his company that the world’s richest man was eager to change how it operated as a nonprofit.

OpenAI President Greg Brockman concluded his testimony on Tuesday as the blockbuster trial between the AI startup and Elon Musk rolled into its second week.

Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a new entry-level electric SUV to sit below the ID.4. With its launch coming up, the ID. Cross was spotted testing undisguised. more…

Tesla's new patent proposes sucking hot air out of the cabin to improve cooling efficiency and range on hot summer days.

Lucid Group said it will make moves to better align its production with customer demand for its luxury all-electric vehicles.

Lucid Group said it will make moves to better align its production with customer demand for its luxury all-electric vehicles.

Want a used EV or hybrid to battle high gas prices? You may need to act fast.

Kia has quietly become a dark horse in the EV space, with a full lineup of models that range from electric sedans to vans and everything in between. more…

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Tesla has quietly rolled out one of its most practical software updates yet — and it could add real dollars to every used Model 3, Y, S, and X on the road. Starting with the latest Tesla app version, owners now receive an official “Certification of Repaired HV Battery” whenever Tesla performs a major high-voltage […] The post Tesla adds new in-app feature to solve the used EV market’s biggest headache appeared first on TESLARATI.

With over 7% market share, BYD is now the top-selling EV brand in the UK so far in 2026, surpassing Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen to take the top spot. And it’s not just the UK, BYD is outpacing the competition in several overseas markets. more…

In the global race toward electrification, Norway stands unchallenged as the world’s most mature EV market. In the first quarter of this year, EVs captured a staggering 97.9 percent market share, with plugin EVs reaching 98.6 percent. Out of 27,175 new vehicles registered, non-BEV powertrains have been reduced to statistical noise—petrol and hybrids combined accounted […] The post Tesla reigns supreme in the heaviest EV market on Earth appeared first on TESLARATI.

Fang Cheng Bao is best known for its high-end off-road SUVs, but now BYD’s sub-brand has its sights set on a new market after revealing its first electric sedan and sleek Formula X sports car. more…

Can the American giant learn to move at "China speed?" We went to its EV Development Center in Long Beach, California to find out.

BMW says its M3 EV should land in the same pricing ballpark as the combustion version, even though it will likely be quicker.

Despite losing range in cold weather, EVs are still cheaper to run than hybrids, according to a new study.

The "Universal Electric Vehicle" platform is expected to be key to Ford transforming its EV unit from billions of dollars in annual losses to breakeven by 2029.

The "Universal Electric Vehicle" platform is expected to be key to Ford transforming its EV unit from billions of dollars in annual losses to breakeven by 2029.

Dutch approval was a big step, but other regulators still want answers before allowing for a broader rollout.

Ferrari tops Wall Street's first-quarter expectations ahead of EV debut  CNBCFerrari Q1 earnings preview: Middle East war, new Trump tariffs could hit outlook  Yahoo FinanceFerrari Profit Beats Views as Higher Prices Outweigh Volume Drop  Bloomberg.comFerrari Stock Slips After Earnings. How It’s Swerving the Iran War.  Barron'sFerrari Maintains Guidance as New Models Help Boost Demand  WSJ

Ferrari NV on Tuesday beat Wall Street's first quarter earnings expectations and reconfirmed its guidance for the year.

Ferrari NV on Tuesday beat Wall Street's first quarter earnings expectations and reconfirmed its guidance for the year.

The F-150 Lightning electric pickup might have been discontinued, but you can snag one with a generous discount.

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arXiv:2605.02489v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: As the ecosystem of Large Language Model (LLM)-based agents expands rapidly, efficient and accurate Agent Discovery becomes a critical bottleneck for large-scale multi-agent collaboration. Existing approaches typically face a dichotomy: either relying on heavy-weight LLMs for intent parsing, leading to prohibitive latency (often exceeding 30 seconds), or using monolithic vector retrieval that sacrifices semantic precision for speed. To bridge this gap, we propose \textbf{GRAIL} (Granular Resonance-based Agent/AI Link), a novel framework achieving sub-400ms discovery latency without compromising accuracy. GRAIL introduces three key innovations: (1) \textbf{SLM-Enhanced Prediction}, replacing the generalized LLM parser with a specialized, fine-tuned Small Language Model (SLM) for millisecond-level capability tag prediction; (2) \textbf{Pseudo-Document Expansion}, augmenting agent descriptions with synthetic queries to enhance semantic

arXiv:2605.01519v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We introduce Hybrid Convolutions with Attention Stochasticity (HyCAS), an adversarial defense that narrows the long-standing gap between provable robustness under L2 certificates and empirical robustness against strong L attacks, while preserving strong generalization across diverse imaging benchmarks. HyCAS unifies deterministic and randomized principles by coupling 1-Lipschitz, spectrally normalized convolutions with two stochastic components, spectral normalized random, projection filters and a randomized attention-noise mechanism, to realize a randomized defense. Injecting smoothing randomness inside the architecture yields an overall

Planning approval recommended for a new solar and battery hybrid project next door to a standalone battery that is currently being built outside wheatbelt town. The post Developers win planning tick to double up on standalone battery with neighbouring solar hybrid project appeared first on Renew Economy.

As global demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to surge, a team of Rice University researchers has developed a

BYD's deliveries fell for an eighth straight month in April, while Stellantis-backed Leapmotor logged a record number of deliveries

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has opened an automotive R&D facility and hired some big names, with the goal of taking Europe by storm.

The agency, which has been pulling back on lawsuits against major companies, ended a case that had accused Mr. Musk of hiding his purchases of Twitter stock. He agreed to pay $1.5 million.

The legal team implied in a federal trial that Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co-founder, was driven by greed rather than building safe A.I.

Toyota and Nikola fueling station spinoff Hyroad have announced that they’re joining farces forces to scale hydrogen-powered transportation with integrated fueling, vehicles, and logistics support throughout Southern California. more…

Kia has quietly become a dark horse in the EV space, with a full lineup of models that range from electric sedans to vans. more…

The SEC and Elon Musk agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the regulator last year against the world's richest person.

With the Tesla Semi now rolling off the high-volume production line at a qupted price of $290,000 for the 500-mile version, we ran a full total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis against a comparable diesel Class 8 truck. At current diesel prices of $5.35 per gallon, the results are striking. The Tesla Semi saves fleets between $147,000 and $404,000 over 5 to 10 years of ownership — but those savings hinge almost entirely on what operators pay for electricity and the price of diesel, which is spiking right now. more…

Musk's companies have long been intertwined through financial investments, business agreements and even shared personnel.

After reporting that US sales dropped for a fourth consecutive month in April from last year, Ford is bringing back employee pricing and free EV chargers in its latest push. more…

Plus Trump says he's raising tariffs on European-built cars to 25%, Volkswagen believes EV profits will lag behind their ICE counterparts until 2030 and more.

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Scientists are using sunlight to turn plastic waste into clean fuels like hydrogen, offering a breakthrough solution to both pollution and energy challenges. While still in development, the approach could transform trash into a valuable resource for a low-carbon future.

Chery’s top-spec Jetour G700 SUV even comes with propellers for crossing rivers.

Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand will unveil its first three-row electric SUV this week. The higher-end sibling to the Highlander EV was spotted testing for the first time ahead of its debut. more…

Elon Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and sued the company, President Greg Brockman and CEO Sam Altman in 2024.

I recently got a chance to test out the Macfox X7 electric bike, and after spending some time riding it around, one thing became immediately clear: while this model isn’t trying to be a traditional e-bike, it still sticks the landing with a legal and fun moped-like ride. And that’s exactly why a lot of riders are going to love it even more. more…

As AI ramps up, finding dependable, carbon-conscious power has never been more critical. On April 27, 2026, Oracle Corporation announced…

Picture yourself cruising to work with not a wisp of exhaust in sight. That’s exactly where Krefeld, Germany, is headed,…

Hold onto your hard hats: Rostec and BelAZ have teamed up to marry Russia’s heavy-industry muscle with a hefty dose…

Hundreds more mobile service vans are also fixing cars on owners’ driveways. Will it be enough, though?

The $20,000 Basecharger looks like a regular V4 Supercharger, but it hides a serious upgrade inside.

Hankook Tire & Technology said Monday that it has secured the headline sponsorship for the United Kingdom’s premier electric-vehicle exhibition, Everything Electric UK 2026. The deal represents a significant broadening of the company’s sponsorship footprint as it promotes its iON tire line to a growing European consumer base. Everything Electric is organized by Fully Charged, a British electric vehicle (EV)-focused media company, and serves as a leading platform to showcase the latest technology and market trends in the EV and clean-tech sectors. Hankook Tire joined the event as an official sponsor in 2024, upgraded to a headline sponsor at one venue in 2025 and is now headlining all three regional editions this year. The exhibition runs across three venues: the Great Yorkshire Event Centre in North Yorkshire on May 8-9, Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire on June 12-13, and Twickenham Stadium in London on Sept. 11-12. Each two-day event opens with a business-to-business day for

Online shopping sales in Korea rose 13.3 percent from a year earlier to a new monthly high in March, driven by strong demand for Tesla vehicles and transactions in food services, government data showed Monday. The value of online shopping stood at 25.58 trillion won ($17.37 billion) in March, up 3.03 trillion won from a year earlier, according to the data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics. The figure marked the highest monthly level since 2017, when the ministry began compiling related data. Spending on automobiles and auto accessories surged 109.9 percent from a year earlier, supported by Tesla models sold through online ordering systems. Sales of food services climbed 14.2 percent from a year earlier, while that of food and beverages jumped 13.3 percent on-year, the latest findings showed. Purchases made through smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices rose 11.6 percent from a year earlier to 19.4 trillion won, also setting a new record.

Sales of Hyundai Motor and Kia vehicles in the United States fell slightly from a year earlier, while numbers for hybrid vehicles rose to a new monthly high, the automaker said Monday. The Korean automakers sold a combined 159,216 vehicles in the key American market in April, down 2.1 percent on-year, according to the companies. Hyundai Motor sold 86,513 units, down 1.5 percent from the previous year. Its luxury vehicle brand Genesis sold 6,356 units, up 0.8 percent on-year. Kia's sales declined by 2.8 percent from the previous year to 72,703 units. The overall sales decline was due to a base effect from a sales surge last year, as customers rushed to purchase cars ahead of the imposition of Washington's auto tariffs, according to the company. Sales of eco-friendly cars, including electric vehicles (EVs), however, rose 47.6 percent on-year to 48,425 units. Demand for hybrid cars also grew by the sharpest 57.8 percent on-year, affected by the U.S. government's decision to terminate EV

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) fleet has crossed the 10 billion mile mark, according to the automaker’s updated safety page. It’s the threshold that CEO Elon Musk himself set earlier this year as the data milestone needed for “safe unsupervised” driving. The achievement represents a massive acceleration in data collection — the fleet was logging roughly 29 million miles per day by late April, up from 14 million miles per day at the start of the year. But hitting a round number doesn’t mean Tesla is about to flip a switch on Level 4 autonomy. more…

A high-mileage 2019 Model 3 Standard Range Plus drives just fine, but it has lost around a third of its original battery capacity.

With more affordable electric vehicles hitting used-car lots, buyers should be aware of some ownership costs that may differ from those that come with gas cars.

Consumer Reports' owner scores suggest buyers are satisfied with their Rivians. But is the story of Tesla's consumer ratings a warning from history?

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