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Tesla, once famous for its 'Insane Mode' driving thrills, is now pivoting its hype to Full Self-Driving, telling owners 'don't drive.' This shift, coupled with user complaints about FSD's quirks, raises questions about the brand's core identity and the future of driving pleasure.
The much-loved Chevy Bolt EV is back for 2027, refreshed with Ultium tech, LFP batteries, NACS charging, and a $28,595 starting price, making it America's cheapest EV. But act fast, folks, because GM says this comeback is only for a "limited time" – possibly just 18 months!
Commercial truck brand Harbinger is spinning off its battery tech into a new business, with iconic RV maker Airstream as its first customer. This partnership powers Airstream's new Trade Wind trailer with a massive 18.5 kWh US-made battery system for serious off-grid adventures.
The Xiaomi-backed JMEV SC01 electric roadster is hitting Europe, ditching autonomous tech for pure driving pleasure. With 430 hp and a featherlight 1,356 kg, this Lancia Stratos-inspired EV is for drivers who still want to *drive* their cars.
China's New Energy Vehicle (NEV) truck sales exploded in 2025, with over 231,000 electrified workhorses hitting the road, marking a staggering 182% increase and highlighting a massive global shift in heavy-duty transport.
For folks in rural America, a winter storm can mean days without power. This guide breaks down how much home battery capacity you *really* need to keep your essentials running, moving beyond suburban assumptions to focus on true resilience.
New York City's food trucks are ditching noisy, smoky gas generators for a silent, green alternative: swappable e-bike batteries from PopWheels. This ingenious system, initially for delivery riders, is cleaning up street corners, one taco at a time.
Tesla's Robotaxi in Austin now boasts highly requested camera washers on side repeaters and rear bumper cameras, a crucial upgrade for its vision-only autonomous system, ensuring uninterrupted operation without human intervention.
Porsche saw a dip in EV sales across Canada and the U.S. in 2025, even as its overall deliveries hit record highs. Buyers are still leaning towards gas and hybrid models as the brand preps for a new wave of electrics.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving has gone from LA to NYC, hands-free and zero-intervention, for the second time this month, even battling winter weather. This journey shows Tesla's autonomy evolving fast, tackling diverse conditions across 3,081 miles.
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