Cars That Think

MAY 7, 2025

At an event in Dortmund, Germany today, Amazon announced a new robotic system called Vulcan, which the company is calling its first robotic system with a genuine sense of touchdesigned to transform how robots interact with the physical world. In the short to medium term, the physical world that Amazon is most concerned with is its warehouses , and Vulcan is designed to assist (or take over, depending on your perspective) with stowing and picking items in its mobile robotic inventory system.

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InsideEVs

MAY 7, 2025

BYD's new Megawatt charging proves that 5-minute charging stops are possible. And China will get there first.

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Cars That Think

MAY 7, 2025

As far as I can make out, Amazons warehouses are highly structured, extremely organized, very tidy, absolute raging messes. Everything in an Amazon warehouse is (usually) exactly where its supposed to be, which is typically jammed into some pseudorandom fabric bin the size of a shoebox along with a bunch of other pseudorandom crap. Somehow, this turns out to be the most space and time efficient way of doing things, because ( as weve written about before ) you have to consider the process of stow

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

BYD is already known for its smaller, low-cost electric cars like the Seagull, which you can snag for under $10,000 in China. Now, Chinas EV leader is looking to go even smaller. BYD plans to launch a new mini EV, or kei car, that could pose a huge threat to Japanese automakers as a cheaper alternative.

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InsideEVs

MAY 7, 2025

Add the cost slashing from last years final quarter, and Rivian managed to cut production costs by over $50,000.

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

Tesla has confirmed its latest bait-and-switch: Cybertruck owners will not get the Autosteer feature they paid for. Instead, they will get a year of Supervised Full Self-Driving.

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

SSA Marine just pulled off a major clean energy win at the Port of Los Angeles. The global terminal operator has officially transitioned its entire fleet of forklifts at Berth 55 from propane to electric, making it the companys first terminal to run 100% zero-emissions cargo handling equipment.

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InsideEVs

MAY 7, 2025

Its official: the CLA's 800V system doesn't work with 400V chargers.

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

Lucids (LCID) first electric SUV is going global. With output ramping up, Lucid is gearing up for more growth in 2025. The second batch of Lucid Gravity models is now ready to ship out to Saudi Arabia as it expands its overseas footprint.

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InsideEVs

MAY 7, 2025

Volvos first long-range PHEV promises 124 miles of pure electric driving, albeit based on the optimistic Chinese test cycle.

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

Another day, another exciting post from Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe sharing images of the upcoming R2 EV. This is the third R2 update from Rivian in as many days, as the American automakers second flagship model configuration inches closer to full-fledged production.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 7, 2025

Volvo discontinued the XC70 after the 2016 model year, ending a long run for the beefy off-road-oriented wagon. The automaker is reportedly considering bringing it back, however, it wont be the long-roof car we all remember. If Volvo revives the XC70, it will likely arrive in China as yet another electrified SUV. The new vehicle is expected to be Volvos first range-extended PHEV, with an initial electric range of 124 miles and a gas engine generator that helps provide up to 500 miles of total ra

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

SolarEdge just dropped a new 22kW charger at Intersolar Europe 2025, and its aiming to make electric fleet charging a whole lot cleaner and cheaper. The smart energy tech companys solar-powered EV charger plugs into its commercial solar and battery storage system.

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InsideEVs

MAY 7, 2025

Tesla isn't lifted by its updates to the world's best-selling car. Plus, Rivian weighs a tariff impact, and battery swapping rises.

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

Electric boat developer Arc is venturing into the commercial sector by building an electric tugboat that will serve the Port of Los Angeles later this year. The retrofitted 26-foot ship will feature Arc Boats electric powertrain and software technology.

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InsideEVs

MAY 7, 2025

After a long hiatus following the discontinuation of the i-Miev in 2017, Mitsubishi is back in the EV gamewith Nissan's help.

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

Teslas deliveries are sliding in China amid a perfect storm of factors dragging demand down, including Chinese buyers preferring Chinese brands amid the trade war with the US. The American automaker is trying to counter the anti-American sentiment by emphasizing that its electric vehicles are made in China.

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Teslarati

MAY 7, 2025

SpaceX secured Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to launch and land Starship rockets and Super Heavy boosters from its Starbase spaceport in Boca Chica, Texas, up to 25 times a year. The FAA’s decision was announced on Tuesday, marking a pivotal step for SpaceX’s ambitious space exploration goals. The FAAs SpaceX approval is part of its ongoing license review.

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

Just one year after ZEEKR went public on the US stock market, its majority shareholder, Geely , is offering the Chinese EV automaker an opportunity to go private once again.

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Teslarati

MAY 7, 2025

Tesla recently released the new Model Y Long Range Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) variant in the United States. While the vehicle serves as the base variant of the revamped all-electric crossover in the U.S., it has some notable differences compared to the entry-level Model Ys produced in Giga Shanghai and Giga Berlin. New Model Y Long Range RWD A look at the new Model Y Long Range Rear Wheel Drives specs shows that the base vehicle is equipped with 15 speakers and 1 subwoofer, the same as the Model Y L

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

Finally, Mitsubishi is bringing a new EV to the US. Mitsubishi confirmed plans to launch a new EV in North America that will be based on the next-gen Nissan LEAF. Heres what we know so far.

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Teslarati

MAY 7, 2025

Tesla is flexing its self-driving muscles through an unlikely source, as Li Auto CEO Li Xiang gave the company tremendous credit for its ability to continue improving upon its Full Self-Driving suite. Xiang spoke at Li Auto’s in-house AI Talk series, giving Tesla Full Self-Driving some impressive kudos, considering the company’s prowess in the autonomy sector and its focus on the simple things.

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

I recently had the opportunity to test out the new Vortex plug adapter from Lectron , which enabled me and my CCS-equipped Rivian to access the Tesla Supercharger network. In my opinion, a NACS to CCS adapter is a vital tool for any BEV owner, and this one from Lectron is simple and effective to utilize.

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Teslarati

MAY 7, 2025

Tesla has been planning its launch of the Robotaxi ride-hailing suite for years, but now that the company is nearing the operation of a ride-hailing platform for the first time next month, more details are coming forward. It appears that Tesla has codenamed the Robotaxi suite, along with its ride-hailing app, as ‘Alicorn,’ a mythical creature that combines the characteristics and features of both a unicorn and a pegasus.

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

Its not the IONIQ 4, but Hyundai promises it will be a game changer. After unveiling its new electric SUV, ELEXIO, Hyundai said its about to write a new chapter in the worlds largest EV market. With a sleek design and up to 435 miles (700 km) driving range, this could be Hyundais next big hit.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

The 2026 Mazda EZ-60 has been judged a sales success even before a single delivery. An impressive 10,060 pre-orders were taken for the mid-size EV and range-extender hybrid in less than 48 hours after its reveal at the Shanghai motor show. Admittedly, the pre-orders involved potential buyers placing only a small 10 yuan ($2) deposit. READ MORE: More details of the Mazda EZ-60 SUV revealed: Could this be the most convincing Mazda EV yet?

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Teslarati

MAY 7, 2025

SpaceXs Starlink constellation expanded with a Falcon 9 launch on May 6, strengthening its role in global connectivity as demand surges and competition intensifies. The recent Falcon 9 launch is called SpaceX’s Starlink 6-93 mission. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carried 28 Starlink satellites , adding to a network of over 7,200 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).

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Innovation News Network

MAY 7, 2025

The EU unveils a bold roadmap to end its reliance on Russian energy, phasing out gas, oil, and nuclear imports. The post EU unveils historic roadmap to end Russian energy dependence appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 7, 2025

Tesla to roll out bigger supercharger sites as a unique 12 stall supercharger location begins construction. The post Tesla’s next Supercharger hub to feature solar and Megapack battery at iconic hotel appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

MAY 7, 2025

A number of Cybertruck owners on social media recently shared screenshots of a new promotion that Tesla seems to be offering to customers of its all-electric pickup truck. Based on images shared online, it appears that Tesla is giving free FSD Supervised access to non Foundation Series Cybertruck ownersfor a whole year. Thats worth roughly $1,200, considering FSDs $99 per month subscription price.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

Taiwanese electronic giant Foxconn has announced that it will begin supplying an advanced new EV for the Australian and New Zealand market from next year that will be rebranded Mitsubishi. Set to arrive in the second half of 2026, the new Mitsubishi EV is hotly tipped to be a rebadged version of the small Foxtron Model B that was unveiled earlier this year.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 7, 2025

On a recent podcast, we discussed how consumers like dealership service departments a bit more than we might guess. I've already asked you, not too long ago, if you trust your local dealership service department. Let's say you do -- but you also trust your local independent shop. If there's not an obvious reason to choose one over the other, such as warranty work, which one are you choosing?

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2025

Todays Green Deals is all about backup power support, led by the exclusive deal weve secured on the new Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 LiFePO4 Power Station for $1,699 , which is followed by the brands newly launched Mothers Day Sale with up to $3,300 being taken off power stations and accessories starting from $299. We also spotted EcoFlows newer RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station dropping down to $227 , and be sure to also check out the brands final day of Spring-to-Summer Sale offers too.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 7, 2025

Mitsubishi Motors North America today confirmed the next step in the brands march toward its North American business plan, dubbedMomentum 2030. The post Mitsubishi Confirms All-New Electric Vehicle Will Be Sold In North America In 2026 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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