The Tesla Cybertruck Is No Longer The Best-Selling EV Truck In America
InsideEVs
MAY 16, 2025
Demand for the angular electric pickup has continued to falter in the first quarter, making room for a new king.
May, 2025
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China Plans To Bring Back Samples of Venusian Clouds
Cars That Think
MAY 5, 2025
Some time in next ten years, a Chinese mission aims to do whats never been done before: collect cloud particles from Venus and bring them home. But achieving that goal will mean overcoming one of the most hostile environments in the solar systemthe planets cloaking clouds are primarily made up of droplets of sulfuric acid. When China unveiled a long-term roadmap for space science and exploration last fall, its second phase (2028-2035) included an unprecedented Venus atmosphere sample return miss
Tesla pulls all the demand levers with discounts and incentives as sales crash
Electrek
MAY 17, 2025
Tesla is now pulling on all the demand levers in the US with new discounts and incentives as sales are crashing due to brand damage.
Global Ferry Electrification Accelerates: 70% Of New Orders Go Electric
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 5, 2025
Seventy percent of ferries currently on order globally now feature electric drivetrains, a remarkable shift underscoring just how rapidly maritime transportation is decarbonizing. Norway has about 70 electric ferries running already, and there are likely north of 200 globally. There are about 15,400 ferries in operation around the world, new. [continued] The post Global Ferry Electrification Accelerates: 70% Of New Orders Go Electric appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Small electric bus made by world’s biggest bus maker approved for sale in Australia
The Driven EV News
MAY 9, 2025
Yutong, the worlds largest manufacturer of buses and coaches, has received approval to sell its small electric bus in Australia. The post Small electric bus made by world’s biggest bus maker approved for sale in Australia appeared first on The Driven.
Anti-Elon Musk group crushes Tesla Model 3 with Sherman tank–with unexpected results
Teslarati
MAY 8, 2025
Anti-Elon Musk protesters and critics tend to show their disdain for the CEO in various ways, but a recent video from political action group Led By Donkeys definitely takes the cake when it comes to creativity. Ironially enough, the group’s video also ended up highlighting something very positive for Tesla. Tank vs. Tesla In its video, Led By Donkeys featured Ken Turner, a 98-year-old veteran who served in the British army during World War II.
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The Quest to Ensure Nonspeaking Autistic People Are Heard
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MAY 12, 2025
Jeremy is a 31-year-old autistic man who loves music and biking. Hes highly sensitive to lights, sounds, and textures, has difficulty initiating movement, and can say only a few words. Throughout his schooling, it was assumed he was incapable of learning to read and write. But for the past 30 minutes, hes been wearing an augmented-reality (AR) headset and spelling single words on the HoloBoard , a virtual keyboard that hovers in the air in front of him.
FERC: Solar + wind made up 98% of new US power generating capacity in Q1 2025
Electrek
MAY 14, 2025
Solar and wind accounted for almost 98% of new US electrical generating capacity added in Q1 2025, according to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ) data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Solar and wind also made up an impressive 100% of new capacity in March, and March was the 19th consecutive month in which solar was the largest source of new capacity.
Tariffs & Electric Cars: Bloomberg Says It’s Time To Welcome Chinese Cars To The US
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 5, 2025
Tariffs that protect local industries have some benefits, but tariffs that exclude entire nations are ultimately self-defeating. The post Tariffs & Electric Cars: Bloomberg Says It’s Time To Welcome Chinese Cars To The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Scania electric truck with 624 kWh battery approved for sale in Australia
The Driven EV News
MAY 4, 2025
Scania's 31 tonne GVM truck is now approved for sale in Australia with a 500 kW powertrain fed by a 624 kWh battery pack. The post Scania electric truck with 624 kWh battery approved for sale in Australia appeared first on The Driven.
Ford's F-150 Lightning Overtakes the Tesla Cybertruck As Best-Selling Electric Pickup
The Truth About Cars
MAY 16, 2025
Though it was heavily delayed, the Tesla Cybertruck quickly became the best-selling electric pickup once it finally arrived. While its still selling, the Tesla has been overtaken by a legacy brands electric truck, dropping into the number-two spot behind the Ford F-150 Lightning. Tesla saw 7,126 registrations in the first quarter of 2025, while the Lightning had 7,913.
As Tesla Semi Struggles, Volvo Just Sold Its 5,000th Electric Truck
InsideEVs
MAY 5, 2025
Volvos are chugging down the highway while Tesla is still trying to figure out how to mass-produce the Semi.
Amazon's Vulcan Robots Now Stow Items Faster Than Humans
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.
Tesla employees ask Elon Musk to resign, confirm massive demand problem, get fired for it
Electrek
MAY 11, 2025
Some Tesla employees officially asked for Elon Musk to resign as they confirmed the automaker is facing a massive demand problem, which they attribute to the CEO. One employee got fired for it.
General Motors Has a Promising Strategy for Export Markets with Chinese-Made EVs — But What’s Taking So Long?
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 11, 2025
GMs most sold EV isnt the Equinox, the Bolt, or the Cadillac Lyriq: its the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, built under a joint venture in China. The model has not only outsold every other GM EV, but it has also outsold all GM EVs built outside China together, and by. [continued] The post General Motors Has a Promising Strategy for Export Markets with Chinese-Made EVs But Whats Taking So Long?
Tesla sales plunge again in April, down stunning 75 pct over year before
The Driven EV News
MAY 4, 2025
Tesla sales plunged 75 per cent in the month of April from the same period a year earlier, affecting both Model Y ahead of its refresh and the Model 3. The post Tesla sales plunge again in April, down stunning 75 pct over year before appeared first on The Driven.
Tesla Model 3 driver is using FSD to travel to Mt. Everest Base Camp
Teslarati
MAY 2, 2025
Count on Tesla drivers in China to push Full Self Driving (FSD) as far as it could go. As could be seen in videos posted on Chinese social media, a brave Model 3 owner is currently going on an epic journey from Henan Province to the base camp of Mt. Everest on FSD. Recent posts from the Model 3 driver suggest that the ambitious destination may be within reach.
This Tesla Model S Is 11 Years Old. Here’s How Much Range Is Left
InsideEVs
MAY 8, 2025
It still has its original battery pack with over 100,000 miles of use.
Why Engineers Still Need the Humanities
Cars That Think
MAY 5, 2025
Since last September, Ive been spending seven hours a day, five days a week happily researching the history of women in electrical engineering. So far Ive uncovered the names of more than 200 women who contributed to electrical engineering, the first step in an eventual book project. No disrespect to Ada Lovelace , Grace Hopper , or Katherine Johnson , but there are many other women in engineering you should know about.
Tesla Cybertruck inventory skyrockets to record high
Electrek
MAY 5, 2025
Teslas Cybertruck inventory has skyrocketed to a new record high of more than 10,000 units. The vehicle program is in crisis.
EVs Take 97.4% Share In Norway – Tesla Model Y Best Seller
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 9, 2025
The April auto market saw plugin EVs take 97.4% share in Norway, up from 91.0% year on year. BEVs alone accounted for 97.0% of all new car registrations, with diesels taking half of the remainder (and 3x the number PHEVs). Total new passenger vehicle registrations for the month reached 11,286. [continued] The post EVs Take 97.4% Share In Norway – Tesla Model Y Best Seller appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Global EV sales to hit 20 million in 2025, as prices hit parity in key markets
The Driven EV News
MAY 14, 2025
EV sales expected to jump in 2025 to more than 20 million, with price parity reached in key markets, particularly in China and south-east Asia. The post Global EV sales to hit 20 million in 2025, as prices hit parity in key markets appeared first on The Driven.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms Robotaxi will come to Saudi Arabia
Teslarati
MAY 13, 2025
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed during the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum on Tuesday that the company’s Robotaxi platform would eventually land in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, essentially confirming the intention to grow a driverless fleet of vehicles outside of the United States. This is the first time Musk has specifically confirmed Tesla’s intention to expand into Saudi Arabia, although based on the company’s plans, a global expansion is more expected than a confined Robotaxi pla
The Renault 4 Savane 4x4 Concept Is Europe’s Answer To The Rivian R3X
InsideEVs
MAY 16, 2025
Renault added a rear motor to its electric crossover, making it all-wheel drive.
New AI Model Advances the “Kissing Problem” And More
Cars That Think
MAY 14, 2025
Theres a mathematical concept called the kissing number. Somewhat disappointingly, its got nothing to do with actual kissing; It enumerates how many spheres can touch (or kiss) a single sphere of equal size without crossing it. In one dimension, the kissing number is two. In two dimensions its 6 (think the New York Times spelling bee puzzle configuration).
Tesla’s robotaxi fleet will be powered by ‘plenty of teleoperation’
Electrek
MAY 16, 2025
Teslas Austin robotaxi fleet will be powered by plenty of teleoperation as it cant screw up, according to a new report from Morgan Stanley after meeting with Tesla.
Electric Cars Are More Reliable Than Gas Cars — New Study
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 4, 2025
A new study from the German Automobile Club (ADAC) tells us what we’ve always suspected would be the case electric cars are much more reliable than gasoline-powered cars. German Automobile Club (ADAC) is the largest roadside assistance organization in Europe. If you’re American, think AAA. With an enormous amount. [continued] The post Electric Cars Are More Reliable Than Gas Cars New Study appeared first on CleanTechnica.
BYD’s newest light weight EV reaches showrooms, prices expected from $A22,000
The Driven EV News
MAY 13, 2025
BYD's next affordable EV reaches dealers with prices expected to start at under $A22,000. The post BYD’s newest light weight EV reaches showrooms, prices expected from $A22,000 appeared first on The Driven.
Tesla Megapacks powers the xAI Colossus supercomputer
Teslarati
MAY 7, 2025
Tesla Megapack batteries will power the xAI Colossus supercomputer in Memphis to ensure power stability. The collaboration between Tesla and xAI highlights the synergy among Elon Musks ventures. The artificial intelligence startup has integrated Tesla Megapacks to manage outages and demand surges, bolstering the facilitys reliability. The Greater Memphis Chamber announced that Colossus, recently connected to a new 150-megawatt electric substation, is completing its first construction phase.
2026 Toyota bZ4x Loses The Dumb Name, Gains A Whole Lot Of Range
InsideEVs
MAY 13, 2025
A simpler name, bigger battery, NACS charging and loads of new features make the 2026 Toyota bZ an EV you'd genuinely want.
Cartwheel Robotics Wants to Build Humanoids that People Love
Cars That Think
MAY 12, 2025
The main assumption about humanoid robotics that the industry is maknig right now is that the most realistic near-term pathway to actually making money is in either warehouses or factories. Its easy to see where this assumption comes from: Repetitive tasks requiring strength or flexibility in well-structured environments is one place where it really seems like robots could thrive, and if you need to make billions of dollars (because somehow thats how much your company is valued at), it doesnt ap
Tesla has yet to start testing its robotaxi service without driver weeks before launch
Electrek
MAY 14, 2025
Tesla has reportedly yet to start testing its robotaxi service in Austin without a safety driver behind the wheel just weeks before the planned launch.
EVs At 25.3% Share In France – Renault Top Two
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 4, 2025
April’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 25.3% share in France, up from 24.3% year-on-year. BEVs were slightly up in share YoY, whilst PHEVs were fractionally down. Overall auto volume was 138,697 units, down some 6%YoY. The Renault 5 was Frances best selling BEV in April. April saw combined EVs. [continued] The post EVs At 25.3% Share In France – Renault Top Two appeared first on CleanTechnica.
New Tesla Model Y review: World’s best selling EV is now even better, and it costs less
The Driven EV News
MAY 8, 2025
Tesla has begun deliveries of its new Model Y in Australia, and has clearly made last year's best selling EVs a lot better. How will consumers respond? The post New Tesla Model Y review: World’s best selling EV is now even better, and it costs less appeared first on The Driven.
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