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32 Bits That Changed Microprocessor Design

Cars That Think

In the late 1970s, a time when 8-bit processors were state of the art and CMOS was the underdog of semiconductor technology, engineers at AT&T s Bell Labs took a bold leap into the future. They made a high-stakes bet to outpace IBM , Intel , and other competitors in chip performance by combining cutting-edge 3.5-micron CMOS fabrication with a novel 32-bit processor architecture.

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Waffle House is getting DC fast chargers – and it’s a genius move

Electrek

Waffle House is adding ultrafast EV chargers with bp pulse, making it the perfect 24/7 stop for breakfast and a charge, even in a storm.

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“We were surprised:” Electric trucks ready to overtake diesel on lifetime cost

The Driven EV News

New research shows the tipping point for cost parity for electric trucks and diesel trucks is close than expected. "We were surprised," say the researchers. The post “We were surprised:” Electric trucks ready to overtake diesel on lifetime cost appeared first on The Driven.

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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Borrows A Key EV Feature

InsideEVs

The plug-in RAV4 is better than ever for 2026 with 50 miles of electric range and DC fast-charging. Yes, really.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Prototype Computer Uses Noise to Its Advantage

Cars That Think

A new computing paradigmthermodynamic computinghas entered the scene. Okay, okay, maybe its just probabilistic computing by a new name. They both use noise (such as that caused by thermal fluctuations) instead of fighting it, to perform computations. But still, its a new physical approach. If youre talking about computing paradigms, no, its this same computing paradigm, as probabilistic computing, says Behtash Behin-Aein , the CTO and founder of probabilistic computing startup Ludwig Computing (

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Tesla wipes odometer on Cybertruck in service, scratches it, and returns it to owner

Electrek

Tesla has wiped off the 26,000 miles on the odometer of a Cybertruck in service, scratched the vehicle, and then returned it to the owner like nothing happened.

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Volkswagen Is Working On A Bunch Of Electric GTI 'Monsters'

InsideEVs

The ID.2 GTI will be the first to arrive, followed by an electric Golf GTI. But VW isnt stopping there.

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“It is influencing the sales figures”: External factors are impacting local Tesla sales as China’s BYD Sealion 7 takes the lead

EV Central

Teslas local management says a lot of things going on in the world that are outside of our control have impacted its sales and its number-one EV sales status in Australia, describing the impact of Elon Musk and America more generally as not the ideal scenario. Speaking at the launch of the Model Y Juniper (pictured above, awaiting local delivery), a model it is hoped will reinvigorate the brands flagging sales, Thom Drew, Country Director for Tesla Australia, was frank about the publicity chal

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GM nabs nearly 15% of new EV sales in the US as Chevy and Cadillac find their groove

Electrek

Although fewer electric vehicles were sold in the US last month than in March, several brands saw surprising growth.

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Tesla Australia Exec: No regulatory barriers for FSD release

Teslarati

Recent comments from Tesla’s Country Director for Australia and New Zealand Thom Drew have provided an exciting update for Full Self Driving’s upcoming release in Australia. As per the executive, there is currently no regulatory barrier to FSD being rolled out to Australian roads. Drew’s comments came on the heels of a video demonstration featuring FSD Supervised navigating Melbourne’s central business district.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

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China's Electric Truck Sales Are About To Take Off: CATL

InsideEVs

The battery giant says that up to 50% of all semi trucks sold in China will be electric in three years time.

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IONITY secures €600m to expand EV infrastructure in Europe

Electric Cars Report

The leading provider of ultra-fast EV charging in Europe, IONITY, has secured a financing of up to 600 million, including 450 million in committed green loan facilities and a so-called accordion facility. The post IONITY secures 600m to expand EV infrastructure in Europe appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla pulls all the demand levers with discounts and incentives as sales crash

Electrek

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.

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Tesla Robotaxi deemed a total failure by media — even though it hasn’t been released

Teslarati

Tesla Robotaxi is among the biggest tech developments of the year, and its June launch date has not yet arrived. This does not matter to skeptics of the company, as they have already deemed the rollout a “failure,” “an enormous mess,” and plenty of other adjectives. No matter what, several outlets are already leaning on biased opinions and a lack of true evidence that points in any direction.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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The New Toyota RAV4 Goes Hybrid-Only. Here's Why That's A Big Deal

InsideEVs

Toyotas best-selling crossover will only be available as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. Thats good news for everybody.

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Bad News for Electric Cars

Green Energy Consumers

For the past several weeks, weve been working hard on a campaign to protect key regulations, called Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII), which would have steadily increased the supply of electric vehicles (EVs) available to drivers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, such that 100% of new car sales would have to be electric by 2035. These regulations were key to both Massachusetts and Rhode Islands climate plans.

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Autonomous electric haul truck fleet set to revolutionize mineral mining in China

Electrek

Powered by tech giant Huawei 5G-Advanced network, a fleet of over 100 Huaneng Ruichi all-electric autonomous haul trucks and heavy equipment assets have been deployed at the Yimin open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia.

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Tesla’s new Model S and X spotted, but they leave a lot to be desired

Teslarati

Tesla has been hinting for a few months now that the flagship Model S and Model X would be getting some attention in 2025 as the vehicles continue to be sold in extremely low volumes. Both models seem to be under the knife , especially as their newest versions were spotted in California earlier this week. However, images of the vehicles seem to show that Tesla is not planning a major overhaul, which begs the question: why even do it in the first place?

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BMW Neue Klasse EVs Shed More Camouflage Ahead Of Reveal

InsideEVs

The first is the iX3 SUV, which will be shown this year, followed by the i3 sedan coming in 2026 with sedan and wagon bodies.

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Honda Pulls Back On Some EV Plans In Favor of New Hybrid Models

The Truth About Cars

Hondas electrification plan involved a goal of having EVs account for 30 percent of car sales by 2030, but the automaker recently changed its mind. It now plans to draw down EV investments by 30 percent and will instead focus on expediting new hybrid vehicles. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said, Based on the current market slowdown, we expect EV sales in 2030 to fall below the 30 percent that we previously targeted.

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BYD launches the new low-cost e7 EV in China, starting at under $15,000

Electrek

BYDs new EV is about the size of a Tesla Model 3, but half the cost in China. After launching the e7, BYD is already boasting that it will be the winners choice for midsize EV sedans. Heres our first look at the new low-cost electric sedan.

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Tesla confirms annoying Full Self-Driving feature has been fixed

Teslarati

Tesla has confirmed that an annoying Full Self-Driving feature has been fixed. We reported last week that several owners reported changes in the feature, and now we have confirmation that it has been revised by Tesla. Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) does not require a driver’s hands to be on the steering wheel. However, eye movements and attentiveness are tracked through a cabin-facing camera, aiming to improve safety and limit loopholes in the system.

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The 2026 Lexus RZ Gets A Tesla Plug, 300 Miles Of Range, Simulated Shifts

InsideEVs

With up to 300 miles of range and Lexus' first "virtual manual gear shift system," the RZ gets a glow-up.

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2025 Polestar 3 Video Review

The Truth About Cars

The Polestar 3 is here for 2025. Its the brands first two-row crossover SUV. And its beautiful. Clean lines form the body, which tightly wrap around the chassis. Narrow, sinister looking headlights hang out on either side of a front wing incorporated to the top of the front fascia, with the Polestar logo mounted on top. You see a subtle front and less subtle rear fender flares baked into the body in profile, which make space for as large as 22-inch wheels.

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Elon Musk lies about Tesla’s demand, seals its fate as he says he’ll stay CEO with more shares

Electrek

Elon Musk says he wants to stay CEO of Tesla for at least the next five years and have more controlling shares in the company. This will most likely seal Teslas fate with Musks, as shareholders will likely approve of this despite his toxicity and lies.

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Zeekr’s most anticipated car lands in Europe, Australia to follow

The Driven EV News

Zeekr's highly anticipated 7X electric SUV, with the fastest-charging battery, lands in Europe, ahead of its launch in Australia. The post Zeekr’s most anticipated car lands in Europe, Australia to follow appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Finally Accepts Cybertruck Trade-Ins, But The Offers Are Depressing

InsideEVs

The Tesla Cybertruck is turning into the ultimate depreciation machine.

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2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD updated! More range for the same price as EV icon aims to hold on to ‘best-seller’ title in Australia

EV Central

The best-selling and most popular member of the 2025 Tesla Model 3 line-up can now travel further on a single charge for no extra cost. Thats because the base Model 3 RWD has undergone a battery swap. Replacing the previous car’s 60kWh power pack that saw the entry Model 3 drive up to 513km, the new larger 62.5kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery sees the total distance covered on a single charge bumped by 7km to 520km.

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TotalEnergies just went big on solar with its largest project in Europe

Electrek

TotalEnergies has officially opened its largest solar power installation in Europe, and its a big one. The massive solar cluster is located just outside Seville in southern Spain and is made up of five solar farms. Together, they have a total capacity of 263 megawatts (MW) enough to generate 515 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity each year.

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Tesla shows off high-powered V2L features for welders, homes and more

The Driven EV News

Tesla's hi-powered bi-directional charging showcased, highlighting unique ways to use power from a 123 kWh battery pack. But still no word on Model Y or Model 3 V2L. The post Tesla shows off high-powered V2L features for welders, homes and more appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Finally Accepts Cybertruck Trade-Ins, But The Offers Are Depressing

InsideEVs

A couple of Cybertruck owners got their quotes in the mail, and the numbers arent looking good.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk confirms he’ll stay CEO for at least five more years

Teslarati

Tesla’s Elon Musk said that he will still be CEO of the automaker in five years’ time, dispelling any potential skepticism regarding his commitment or plans with the company. In the past, there was some speculation that Musk would leave Tesla if he was not adequately compensated for his work. He had a massive pay package taken from him by Delaware Judge Kathaleen McCormick in a move that caused Tesla to reincorporate its company in Texas.

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BMW is now testing EVs with all-solid-state batteries, the ‘holy grail’ of EV battery tech

Electrek

The first BMW EVs powered by all-solid-state batteries are now on the road for testing. BMW used an i7 to test the holy grail of EV battery tech, promising longer driving range at a lower cost.

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Realising quantum computing on a commercial scale

Innovation News Network

Quantum computing promises transformative potential solving complex problems more efficiently than classical computers. Discover more here. The post Realising quantum computing on a commercial scale appeared first on Innovation News Network.