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fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Tesla's profits beat expectations, but Elon Musk says big costs are ahead

Tesla's Q1 earnings exceeded expectations, but significant future investments and declining revenue from regulatory credits dampened initial stock surge.
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
5 days ago

Tesla Robotaxi-only Superchargers are starting to appear

Tesla is building Robotaxi-only Superchargers as part of its integrated autonomy platform for self-driving vehicles.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
12 hours ago

Tesla launches solution to end Supercharger fights once and for all

Tesla introduces a Virtual Queue for Superchargers to eliminate confusion and conflicts over charging order at congested locations.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
13 hours ago

Tesla offers awesome Free Supercharging incentive on an unexpected vehicle

Tesla FSD v14.3.2 introduces improvements in Smart Summon and parking performance, but still faces challenges with signage and navigation.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Tesla Signs New Leases In Fremont, San Jose

Tesla has leased properties in Fremont and San Jose for electric vehicle prep and delivery.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Tesla Quietly Buys Mysterious $2 Billion Entity

Tesla's acquisition of an AI hardware company for $2 billion raises questions about its future direction and focus beyond electric vehicles.
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
5 days ago

Tesla Robotaxi-only Superchargers are starting to appear

Tesla is building Robotaxi-only Superchargers as part of its integrated autonomy platform for self-driving vehicles.
#solid-state-batteries
Science
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Solid-state battery discoveries could improve energy storage

Solid-state batteries may revolutionize energy storage, but cracking in ceramic electrolytes poses a significant challenge to their commercial viability.
Science
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Is the 'Holy Grail of batteries' finally ready to bless us with its presence?

Donut Lab claims to have developed a revolutionary solid-state battery, but skepticism surrounds its credibility and the startup's lack of established presence.
Science
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Solid-state battery discoveries could improve energy storage

Solid-state batteries may revolutionize energy storage, but cracking in ceramic electrolytes poses a significant challenge to their commercial viability.
Science
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Is the 'Holy Grail of batteries' finally ready to bless us with its presence?

Donut Lab claims to have developed a revolutionary solid-state battery, but skepticism surrounds its credibility and the startup's lack of established presence.
Environment
fromFortune
2 days ago

Data centers are finding a surprising way to deploy batteries | Fortune

Data centers are increasingly pairing batteries with fossil fuels to ensure reliable power for AI operations.
fromYcombinator
1 day ago

Show HN: LLMs consume 5.4x less mobile energy than ad-supported web search | Hacker News

On mobile devices, a standard LLM session uses on average 5.4 times less energy than a classic ad-supported web search session, highlighting the efficiency of LLMs in this context.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Redmi is working on three smartphones with 10,000 mAh batteries

Redmi is developing three smartphones featuring a 10,000 mAh battery and 100W wired charging.
Tech industry
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
2 days ago

SoftBank is converting a Sharp LCD factory into a battery plant for AI data centres. The data centres cannot wait five years.

SoftBank Corp. is converting a former Sharp LCD factory into a major battery production line for AI data centres, expected to be operational by 2031.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 days ago

FDNY: Lithium-ion batteries to blame for garbage truck fire in Downtown Brooklyn

FDNY crews dumped the burning load into the middle of the street, where firefighters spread out the debris to contain the blaze.
Brooklyn
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

QuantumScape Jumps 14%: Pre-Earnings Excitement Collides With Revenue Skepticism

QuantumScape shares rose 14% amid pre-earnings speculation, despite being down 21% year-to-date.
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

What Solid-State Batteries? CATL's Newest LFP Battery Can Be Filled In Less Than 7 Minutes

The third-generation Shenxing battery can be charged from 10% to nearly full in less than 7 minutes, showcasing ultra-fast charging capabilities that surpass competitors.
London startup
#electric-vehicles
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Modern EVs Barely Lose Any Range, Even After Five Years: Report

Electric vehicles retain impressive range after years of use, with 97% retention after three years and 95% after five years.
Cars
fromInsideHook
21 hours ago

Report: GM Is Slowing Down its EV Plans

GM is delaying the launch of several electric trucks and SUVs while continuing to produce EVs at its Factory Zero facility.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

An influx of used EVs could drive down prices

An influx of used electric vehicles over the next few years could significantly lower prices and increase accessibility.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Modern EVs Barely Lose Any Range, Even After Five Years: Report

Electric vehicles retain impressive range after years of use, with 97% retention after three years and 95% after five years.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 days ago

AI now gobbling up power and management chips for servers

The chip shortage is impacting power management chips, threatening server shipments as demand for AI products prioritizes manufacturing capacity.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Plug-in solar is coming. Here's how much you could save on electric bills

Plug-in solar panels offer a DIY solution to reduce electric bills, especially for renters and homeowners without traditional roof access.
#ev-charging
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Tesla's Cybercab goes into production - so why is Musk tapping the brakes?

Elon Musk acknowledges the need to solve autonomy for a successful robotaxi business.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

BYD's next all-electric hypercar is a convertible that's coming to Europe first

The Denza Z can push out more than 1,000 horsepower with an all-electric motor, hitting 0 to 60 mph in less than two seconds, rivaling the likes of the Rimac Nivera.
Cars
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

A Used Kia EV9 Is One Of The Best EV Deals In America Right Now

Kia EV9 depreciation has led to significant price drops, making used models an attractive option for buyers.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

CATL's new LFP battery can charge from 10 to 98% in less than 7 minutes

Charging from 10 to 98 percent took just six minutes and 27 seconds. The more standard 10-80 percent time takes just three minutes, 44 seconds. Only have a minute to plug in? Still sufficient to get from 10 to 35 percent state of charge.
Alternative transportation
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

Smart Concept #2 reimagines the iconic city car as a fashion-forward electric micro-mobility commuter - Yanko Design

Smart Concept #2 reinterprets microcar design by blending functionality with fashion, enhancing personal identity in urban mobility.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Infinite Machine's Olto Is a Fun Ebike Living in the Cybertruck's Shadow

The Olto ebike offers a unique design, comfort, and good performance, but has polarizing aesthetics and limited storage.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Existential Risk': Western Car Companies Are Blowing The Software Race

Western car companies are losing control of user experience to third-party firms, jeopardizing their competitiveness in software-defined vehicles.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

The Hyundai Ioniq V Looks Great. Its Job Is To Take Back China

Hyundai Ioniq V is a fully electric sedan designed specifically for the Chinese market, marking a renewed commitment to China.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Car Companies Have Way Too Many Batteries. They Have A Solution, But It Isn't Easy

Automakers are redirecting excess battery capacity from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems due to lower-than-expected EV demand.
#bmw
Cars
fromTNW | Cars
4 days ago

BMW i7 facelift brings Gen6 cells from Rimac, 350+ miles range, and drops Level 3 for cheaper Symbiotic Drive

BMW unveiled the 2027 i7 with advanced battery technology, improved range, and a new interior design, while dropping Level 3 autonomous driving features.
Cars
fromEngadget
4 days ago

BMW's new i7 xDrive EVs will offer longer range and faster charging

BMW's 7-series lineup for 2027 features extensive updates, including new EVs, design language, and advanced interior technology.
Cars
fromTNW | Cars
4 days ago

BMW i7 facelift brings Gen6 cells from Rimac, 350+ miles range, and drops Level 3 for cheaper Symbiotic Drive

BMW unveiled the 2027 i7 with advanced battery technology, improved range, and a new interior design, while dropping Level 3 autonomous driving features.
Cars
fromEngadget
4 days ago

BMW's new i7 xDrive EVs will offer longer range and faster charging

BMW's 7-series lineup for 2027 features extensive updates, including new EVs, design language, and advanced interior technology.
Cars
fromFast Company
4 days ago

AI is eliminating one of the biggest bottlenecks of car design

Aerodynamics significantly influence vehicle design, and AI is accelerating aerodynamic analysis, improving efficiency in car production.
Cars
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Expert gives advice for buying pre-owned electric vehicles

Buying pre-owned electric vehicles can offer significant savings and peace of mind with warranties and battery condition assessments.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Machine learning could cut lithium-ion battery testing costs

A Discovery Learning machine-learning framework can predict lithium-ion battery lifetimes while reducing development time by about 98% and cost by about 95%.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Electric-vehicle batteries toughen up to beat the heat

Rising temperatures degrade battery performance, but rapid improvements in battery technology enable electric vehicles to withstand climate change impacts.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

Last year, the company's profit fell 45% compared with 2024, driven in large part by falling sales of its electric vehicles. Investors anticipated the decline in sales, but Tesla still beat Wall Street earnings and revenue estimates thanks to its energy storage business. Tesla deployed a record 46.7 gigawatt-hours of energy storage products in 2025, a 48% increase from last year, according to the company's official filings.
Business
Science
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Used EV Batteries Are Way Healthier Than You Probably Think

Most used EV batteries retain high capacity—average health around 95%, often exceeding warranty thresholds even with higher age and mileage.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.
Tech industry
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Elon Musk explains why Tesla's 4680 battery breakthrough is a big deal

Tesla achieved scalable dry-electrode production for both anode and cathode in its 4680 cells, lowering cost, energy use, and increasing manufacturing scalability.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Climate change sucks, but at least it won't kill your EV battery

Technological battery improvements offset climate warming effects on EV battery lifespan, with newer batteries maintaining performance even under extreme 4°C warming scenarios.
Environment
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

Home batteries paired with solar reduce electricity bills, provide outage backup, and gain value where time-of-use pricing or reduced solar export credits exist.
Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Doubling the voltage: What 800 V architecture really changes in EVs

800 V EV platforms will gradually become mainstream as costs decline from $1,180 to $420 by 2028, with 15-20% global adoption and 35% penetration in China projected by 2030.
Cars
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
Toronto startup
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Tesla's Secret Weapon Is a Giant Metal Box

Tesla is pivoting from selling cars to manufacturing robots and robotaxis, with the Cybercab driverless vehicle and Optimus humanoid robot as centerpieces, though both face significant legal, technical, and safety challenges.
Cars
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last?

Electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries are lasting significantly longer than the seven-year estimates from 2010, with real-world data from tens of thousands of vehicles showing better longevity than initially predicted.
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