Elon Musk recently reiterated one of the most ambitious forecasts for Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, stating it could become the first real-world example of a Von Neumann machine. He also noted once more that Optimus would be Tesla’s biggest product. Musk shared his comments in a series of posts on Read more
Tesla’s struggles in Europe have reached the UK, with January 2026 registrations plunging more than 57% year-over-year to just 647 vehicles, according to new data. The decline was the steepest among major automakers and far exceeded the 6.4% drop in overall UK battery-electric vehicle sales for the month. more…
For months, Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership that would allow the Chinese automaker to use underutilized plant capacity in Europe. The two appear to be closing in on a deal that would involve more than just sharing manufacturing space. more…
Full-scale i3 production will begin in Munich in the second half of 2026.
Across the US, the e-bike policy map is starting to look oddly contradictory. In some states, lawmakers are responding to the rise of high-powered, moped-like electric bikes by reaching for blunt instruments: licensing requirements, insurance mandates, registration schemes, and laws that effectively treat e-bikes like motorcycles. New Jersey’s recent move Read more
Plus: Volvo says EVs will be cheaper than gas cars soon, and Rivian’s robotics venture takes shape.
Tesla China reported January wholesale sales of 69,129 Giga Shanghai-made vehicles, as per data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The figure includes both domestic sales and exports from Gigafactory Shanghai. The total represented a 9.32% increase from January last year but a 28.86% decline from December’s 97,171 Read more
The facelifted Model 3 was left outside in the freezing Canadian winter, and the owner didn’t precondition the interior or the battery.
Scout’s South Carolina EV factory has reportedly gone over its budget by $1 billion.
Boston Public Schools is adding another major block of depot-scale DC fast chargers as it pushes toward a fully electric bus fleet – a reminder that some of the biggest EV charging builds are happening far from highway rest stops. more…