We didn't learn much new at Tesla's Robotaxi event last night, but one piece of information we were looking forward to was a little information on Optimus, Tesla's humanoid robot. And we have some, but maybe a little less Tesla than some might like. After opening the Robotaxi / Cybercab and Robovan, Tesla CEO Elon …
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A self-driving car is a vehicle that can safely transport passengers from point A to point B without human intervention. These vehicles can range from autonomous vehicles to commercial vehicles called robotaxis to something in between, like Tesla's latest Cybercab concept and its 20-person transporter, Robovan. While the stuff of sci-fi may quickly become reality, …
Photo: ChargePoint ChargePoint now offers installation with the purchase of its Level 2 home EV chargers in the US to simplify the setup process, so I got a quote – here's how it went. ChargePoint's new home EV charging system Customers who purchase the ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 home charger, priced in the mid-$500s …
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Tesla will also allow current owners to transfer Full Self-Driving to the purchase of a new car, although it previously said the program would not return after it ended for the third time in the past 11 days. Tesla has been selling its FSD program for years, to the point that many previous owners have …
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Tesla's Robotaxi event came and went last night, and we finally learned (very few) new details about the highly decorated vehicle that CEO Elon Musk thinks will add $5 trillion to Tesla's market capitalization. But the main thing that left me (still) thinking is: why does this car exist? Tesla has been talking about robotaxis …
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Kia is undercutting rivals in Australia, including Tesla's best-selling Model Y with its new EV5. Can Kia's electric SUV keep up with the competition? Kia EV5 prices and specifications revealed in Australia The EV5 was first unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show last August as a “family-friendly” mid-size electric SUV. Kia launched the EV5 in …
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Sponsored by TTI. Whether it's for a BMS or a motor controller, here are the important details to understand whento find these important parts of EV. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity and market share, and electric power is the fuel of the future. Current sensors are an important part of today's EVs, which …
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Germany-headquartered Alltrucks, a provider of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair services, and truck manufacturer SANY eTrucks, a division of China-headquartered heavy equipment manufacturer SANY, are partnering to provide truck repair services. SANY eTrucks customers in Europe will be able to access services from the Alltrucks network of more than 700 workshops in 13 European countries. …
BMW's two electric sedans are pushed back over breakable steering wheels, requiring more effort to turn the wheel. The restoration includes 202 BMW i5 sedans model years 2024 and 2025 and 21 BMW i7 sedans, all 2024 models, and non-electric versions of both. The recalled vehicles may have been manufactured with specifications that “may not …
Although BYD was already the best-selling brand in China, it reached a significant milestone last month. After overtaking SAIC, BYD is now the largest automobile group in China. BYD overtakes SAIC to become China's largest auto group After a 62% increase in car sales, with more than 3 million cars sold last year, BYD has …
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