Tesla is now testing a virtual waitlist feature at five Supercharger locations, allowing drivers to join a queue through the Tesla app instead of physically lining up at crowded stations. The pilot comes over a year after Tesla promised the feature following a viral video of a fight between Tesla Read more
Didn’t you know your vehicle has its own personality? Ford said all 2026 Mustang Mach-E’s have a unique “personality,” and it’s not just a different look. Here’s how they compare. more…
Legendary investor Ron Baron says he will continue buying stock of both Tesla and SpaceX, as he continues his support behind CEO Elon Musk, who he says is a special person and “brilliant.” In a wide-ranging appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box on May 12, legendary investor Ron Baron, founder, CEO, Read more
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a reinforcement learning-based fast charging strategy that extends lithium-ion battery life by around 23% compared to standard protocols, with charging time affected by only a few seconds. The method addresses a real problem with current practice: fast charging degrades batteries differently depending Read more
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) has announced an investment of one billion euros over four years to build charging infrastructure for heavy commercial vehicles. The new funding is available both for fleet operators and public charging providers. The new funding represents one of the key measures of Germany’s Master Read more
In this webinar, we’ll discuss laser welding process strategies for battery and power electronics applications. From busbars, tabs to terminals and power-module interconnects, the session will explore a range of topics covering weld geometry, metallurgy, penetration control, fixture and clamping considerations, inline monitoring, and process validation using real application examples Read more
The new 2026 ES will be the first Lexus model to feature Toyota’s Arene software platform, unlocking new features including EV route planning. more…
Waymo has filed a voluntary recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) covering 3,791 robotaxis after one of its vehicles drove into a flooded road in San Antonio last month. No one was injured. The key detail: the recall is a software fix that will be deployed over Read more
The Rivian Assistant hits the R1S and R1T via the startup’s latest software update. The R2 is next.
A new Reuters investigation documents long wait times, surface-street-only routing, and near-zero vehicle availability across Tesla’s three-city “Robotaxi” service. These all look like convenience problems — but they’re really symptoms of a safety system that can’t scale. Elon Musk himself told investors at the Q1 2026 earnings call that safety Read more