Cummins, an American multinational that designs, manufactures and distributes internal combustion engines and power generation products, has acquired the assets of Seattle-based First Mode, a company known primarily for its combined fuel cell/battery drive intended for use as a hybrid retrofit for mining haul trucks. The deal ends several years Read more
New research carried out by Imperial College London indicates that recycled EV battery materials produced by UK-based Altilium can match the performance of mined materials. Imperial’s analysis of Altilium’s commercial-grade recycled cathode active materials (CAM), which it began producing late last year, confirmed improvements in purity, morphology and electrochemical performance Read more
The Jaguar Type 00 will look like nothing else on the road when it arrives in 2026, with a super-long hood and unusual proportions.
It appears that Elon Musk’s alleged “worst investment” is about to break even. As per a recent report, X is reportedly in talks to raise funds from investors at a $44 billion valuation. Elon Musk paid $44 billion to acquire X, then called Twitter, in 2022. At the time, it Read more
Tesla is getting flak from officials in Canada due to the country’s current rocky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. Elon Musk is one of the most visible supporters of the U.S. President, thanks to his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trouble in Toronto: As per a Read more
NHTSA has independently tested Tesla Cybertruck, and it got a top 5-star rating despite some claiming that it would be a “death machine.” more…
Toyota is already developing the next-gen RAV4, and rumors suggest an electric model is in the works. According to internal documents, significant changes are expected. Here’s what we know about the upcoming Toyota RAV4 and a possible EV variant. more…
Also on today’s Critical Materials: Rivian’s cost-cutting may have paid off, and electric and hydrogen truck startup Nikola goes bust.
This is the first time the Cybertruck has been crash-tested, and it follows a longtime pattern from Tesla.
Less than a year after its initial reveal, Hyundai officially launched its off-road-friendly IONIQ 5 XRT variant in the US and invited us to Palm Springs to test it out. This is a Hyundai IONIQ through and through, but it features some unique design upgrades, including a new drive mode Read more