The cost of EV battery packs has dropped an astounding 90% in the last 15 years
But other costs associated with EV ownership are rising
Tesla rolls out first-ever Cybertruck with dry cathode battery following years of development
If the gambit pays off, Cybertrucks could eventually become cheaper
In context: Tesla set the stage for this milestone back in 2019 when it pulled the trigger on a major battery tech acquisition. The EV maker scooped up Maxwell Technologies and its promising "dry electrode" coating process, originally developed for supercapacitors. At the time, Tesla was still relying on partnerships with suppliers like Panasonic for cell production. But the Maxwell deal signaled Elon Musk's ambitions to bring that technology fully in-house.
The Explorer 2025 is the first Ford to run its new Android infotainment system
It will power the vehicle's 13.2-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
New potassium-ion battery technology could soon replace lithium-ion
It holds great promise for electric vehicles
Samsung's upcoming solid-state EV batteries promise 9-minute charging and 600 mile range
They're also touted to last for an unprecendented 20 years
Hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft completes groundbreaking 523-mile flight across California
The flight was emission-free with water as the only by-product
Senators urge FTC to investigate carmakers selling drivers' location and speed data
"Companies should not be selling Americans' data without their consent"
This EV lets you add buttons if the touchscreen dashboard is too futuristic for you
The Xiaomi SU7 offers a clever solution for those who value safety
GM slams brakes on robotaxi dreams, shelves Cruise Origin indefinitely
Road regulations and high costs are being cited as reasons
Vermont flood victims can get up to $18,500 in credits to replace damaged cars with EVs
It just another enticement for residents to switch to an EV
Tesla Optimus robots will soon help the company build its electric vehicles
Corporations and the affluent will be the first customers
Vayu Robotics introduces Lidar-free delivery drone powered by an AI foundation model
Will AI algorithms turn robotic delivery drones into a common sight on urban streets?
World's first "MRI for cars" launched in Hawaii for diagnosing vehicles
No room for service centers to fabricate issues and overcharge
Southwest jumps on electric air traffic bandwagon with Archer partnership
Archer's fleet of eVTOL aircraft will be integrated into Southwest's California operations
New camera-based system can detect alcohol impairment in drivers by checking their faces
Resting drunk face
In brief: Glassy eyes, drooping eyelids, a slack jaw: these are all signs that someone might have had one drink too many. It's often obvious when someone is drunk just by looking at their face, and interior vehicle cameras could eventually use these tell-tale signs to help prevent drink-driving incidents.
Closed auto manufacturing plants will be converted into EV factories using new $1.7 billion US government grant
The program is targeting all parts of the EV supply chain
Ordinary rocks could power the next EV battery breakthrough
Another promising battery breakthrough
European Union mandates speed limiters on all new cars to enhance road safety
Will drivers appreciate it?
Tesla deliveries set to fall for second consecutive quarter, a first for the company
Tesla is not having a good year so far
Fewer Americans want to buy an EV compared to four years ago, so what changed?
Not enough potential buyers believe the US will build out the necessary infrastructure
Audi is adding ChatGPT into existing cars going back to 2021, more going forward
Use ChatGPT to control your car with your voice
Waymo's robotaxi rollout overcomes regulatory roadblocks in California
Pushback from local officials continues