Donut Lab says latest test proves its solid-state battery isn’t a supercapacitor.
Donut Lab says latest test proves its solid-state battery isn't a supercapacitor. When Donut Lab first announced its solid-state battery earlier this year, there was some speculation around whether the Finnish startup had actually produced a supercapacitor, which is a much shorter-term form of electrical storage. Supercapacitors can charge and discharge quickly, similar to Donut […]
The Corvette ZR1X hybrid can outpace million-dollar sports cars for a fraction of the cost
The Corvette ZR1X hybrid can outpace million-dollar sports cars for a fraction of the cost When Elon Musk burst onto the scene in his little Tesla Roadster, it seemed a matter of time before electricity rendered gas-powered sports cars obsolete. It hasn’t worked out that way. Automakers have struggled to bring purely electric two-seaters to […]
Ferrari’s first EV will have an interior designed by Jony Ive
Ferrari's first EV will have an interior designed by Jony Ive Ferrari released the first interior images of the company’s first all-electric supercar, called the Ferrari Luce (“light” in Italian). This is the second time the Italian automaker has teased the Luce (formerly Elettrica) without showing us the actual car, or even a silhouette. But […]
Digital car keys are getting more sophisticated
Digital car keys are getting more sophisticated Last month, over a dozen automobile and smartphone manufacturers gathered in Palo Alto, California, for the 16th annual “Plugfest,” hosted by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) to test out the latest in digital key technology. Digital keys, which allow vehicle owners to lock, unlock, and start their cars […]
I drove three Chinese cars — here’s why they would clean up in the US
I drove three Chinese cars — here's why they would clean up in the US It only took a brief drive in a Zeekr 7X to convince me: Chinese cars are now competitive and could be sold in the US tomorrow. The compact battery-electric crossover, a bestseller in Europe, is aimed directly at the Tesla […]
Elon Musk is merging SpaceX and xAI to build data centers in space — or so he says
Elon Musk is merging SpaceX and xAI to build data centers in space — or so he says On Monday, Elon Musk announced that he was merging two of his companies, SpaceX and xAI, in a deal said to be worth $1.25 trillion. The reason, Musk said in an announcement, was that in order for […]
The Model S changed everything
The Model S changed everything The Tesla Model S is at the end of its illustrious 14-year run – and what a dizzying ride it’s been. In 2012, when Tesla made its first Model S deliveries to customers, Facebook acquired Instagram. Apple launched the iPhone 5 and iOS 6. Barack Obama sailed into his second […]
Tesla throws in the towel on car sales
Tesla throws in the towel on car sales Is Tesla still a car company? It’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves more frequently over the past year, especially as the company’s car business shrinks and Elon Musk continues to push the message that Tesla should be seen more as an AI and robotics leader and […]
Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots
Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots Tesla will discontinue the Model S and Model X in the second quarter of 2026, Elon Musk said in an earnings call with investors today. Musk said the reasons for cancelling the vehicle programs was to make room at Tesla’s Fremont factory for […]
Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon
Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon In its earnings report, Tesla says that the third-generation version of its Optimus humanoid robot “meant for mass production” will be unveiled in the first quarter of 2026. This new version of Optimus will include “major upgrades from version 2.5, including our latest hand design.” And the […]