Teslarati
MARCH 31, 2025
Tesla has officially started deploying its first software update for the recently refreshed Model Y, and it appears to add additional parts of a beta version of the Auto Shift feature, as highlighted by one owner this week. After Tesla began deploying its software update 2025.8.6 over the past few days, photos from a couple of owners show that the refreshed Model Y has also started receiving the update.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 4, 2025
Last month, Nissan announced job cuts as part of its efforts to cut costs and right the ship, but this weeks tariff announcements could be a blessing in disguise for the Japanese automaker. Its most popular model, the Rogue crossover, is built in Tennessee, exempting it from the worst of the tariffs impacts, which will likely save hundreds of jobs. Nissan previously said it would cut a shift at the Smyrna, TN assembly facility, but the trade war has pushed American-built vehicles into the spotli
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 4, 2025
A sleek, nearly silent two-seater aircraft is zipping its way across the United States — and its not running on a drop of fuel. Its the B23 Energic, an all-electric airplane from Swiss aviation company H55, and its in the middle of a months-long tour called H55 Across America. The. [continued] The post Electric Aviation Takes Off: H55s B23 Energic Embarks On Cross-Country US Tour appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cars That Think
APRIL 2, 2025
In the latest round of machine learning benchmark results from MLCommons, computers built around Nvidias new Blackwell GPU architecture outperformed all others. But AMDs latest spin on its Instinct GPUs, the MI325, proved a match for the Nvidia H200, the product it was meant to counter. The comparable results were mostly on tests of one of the smaller-scale large language models Llama2 70B (for 70 billion parameters).
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Teslarati
APRIL 3, 2025
Tesla is planning to build a new UFO-inspired Supercharger in the heart of Alien country — Roswell, New Mexico. Back in 1947, a crash of debris led to rumors of an alleged crash of a UFO just 75 miles north of Roswell near Corona, New Mexico. The crash was officially noted as the recovery of a military balloon , but over the years, speculation persists that the “flying disc” many saw might have been extraterrestrials trying to make contact with Earth.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 31, 2025
For the second time in recent weeks, Ford is recalling the popular Bronco Sport and Escape for issues related to a fuel leak. This time around, the company is seeking to fix a fix or rather, what wasnt fixed on the initial recall. At issue is a possible fuel leak or vapor venting on some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2021-2022 Escape models, powered by the 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine, a malady which could be sparked by development of a crack in the fuel injector.
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Cars That Think
APRIL 2, 2025
Most haptic interfaces today are limited to simple vibrations. While visual displays and audio systems have continued to progress, those using our sense of touch have largely stagnated. Now, researchers have developed a haptics system that creates more complex tactile feedback. Beyond just buzzing, the device simulates sensations like pinching, stretching, and tapping for a more realistic experience.
Teslarati
APRIL 4, 2025
Tesla has finally rolled out a new trim level of the new Model Y “Juniper” in the United States, bringing a more affordable option of the revitalized version of its best-selling vehicle to market. On Friday , Tesla officially launched the Long Range All-Wheel-Drive version of the new Model Y in the United States. Before the $7,500 federal tax credit, the configuration starts at $48,990.
EV Central
APRIL 4, 2025
I’ve been writing about cars and motoring for 25 years, and never known a time like it. New brands and EV models are arriving on Aussie shores at a furious pace, most of them hailing from China. Often, this debuting brand has come completely from left field, unrecognised and unknown even by ardent car enthusiasts. Massive saturation of around a dozen new brands landing here in under two years is absolutely a recipe for disaster.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 3, 2025
BP quietly dissolved its low-carbon mobility team recently, and almost no one noticed. No flashy press release. No somber CEO video explaining a pivot to shareholder value. Just an internal memo, a few reassigned employees, and the slow realization that the company was backing away from its hydrogen transport dreams. [continued] The post BPs Exit Is Part Of A Broader Collapse In Hydrogen For Transportation Among Majors appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 2, 2025
The California Air Resource Board ( CARB ) may have withdrawn its request to enact the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets rule , but California drayage company 4 Gen Logistics is still full speed ahead in its efforts to decarbonize. 4 Gen remainscommitted to the deployment of a fully zero-emission fleet by the end of 2025 and it looks like theyre going to get there!
Teslarati
APRIL 3, 2025
A Tesla vandal in Bloomington, Minnesota, caused $3,200 in damages to a car after keying it. However, the local police department, as well as the owner of the Tesla, let her off the hook. As a Tesla sat in the parking lot of a Cub Foods grocery store, it was damaged in an act of vandalism that we are unfortunately seeing all too frequently. Police managed to locate the woman responsible for the damage, aiming to hold her responsible for the scrapes she applied to the vehicle.
EV Central
APRIL 3, 2025
Thinking of upgrading from the original Tesla Model Y to the new 2025 version? There have been changes big and small. Current Tesla Model Y drivers will notice a lot more than the new look with the 2025 update to the Model Y. READ MORE: More efficient, a rear afterburner and a frunk Esky. Tesla Model Y designer explains all READ MORE: Tesla Model Y Juniper update revealed READ MORE: Tesla Cybertruck could come to Australia as early as 2026 Heres everything youll spot after jumping out of an orig
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 4, 2025
BYD sales continue to soar. Its passenger vehicle sales were up 58% in the first quarter, while its electric commercial truck sales were up 1169%. Regarding full electric cars, BYD has now solidly shot past Tesla as the global leader. And the company has been releasing new model after new. [continued] The post BYD Launches 6th Car-Carrying Vessel! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 4, 2025
Volkswagen has a plan to deal with increased tariff costs, and it includes charging more for the vehicles it imports. The automaker recently told its dealers that it would tack an import fee to vehicles entering the country starting later this month. The automaker said it would determine the fee amounts by the middle of April and told dealers to expect fewer incentives.
Teslarati
APRIL 3, 2025
Starlink is expanding in Brazil through John Deere and it is boosting connectivity for rural agriculture. The agricultural equipment giant rolled out Starlinks satellite broadband service in Brazil and parts of the U.S., targeting underserved regions. Shipments of Starlink equipment began in January 2025, according to Jahmy Hindman, SVP and CTO at John Deere, with sales already topping 2,000 units.
Electrek
APRIL 2, 2025
Lotus has launched its 2026 model year versions of its Emeya and Eletre EVs and is changing things up a bit this year to provide a wider array of standard features for its customers. The automaker has introduced new 600 and 900 trim nomenclature and several variants within each of those badges to note performance and other key features. You can see the trim breakdown of Lotus revamped trims below.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 4, 2025
According to reporting from Bloomberg News earlier today, Tesla vice president of software engineering David Lau is resigning from Tesla. Lau, who has at times been featured at Tesla company events for shareholders and the public, has been vice president of software engineering at Tesla for more than 8 years, [continued] The post Why Is Tesla VP of Software Engineering Stepping Down appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 29, 2025
The Tweener When Toyota reintroduced the Crown to the North American market in 2023 it posed a few questions. The most common was: Who is looking for a sedan that isnt a sedan, or a crossover/SUV that isnt a crossover/SUV? The Crown, as introduced, is more of a tweener. Somewhere inbetween The Toyota Crown nameplate has been around since 1955 in Japan.
Teslarati
APRIL 4, 2025
Tesla has expanded its Early Access Program (EAP) to more drivers as it is allowing vehicle owners to test Full Self-Driving versions earlier than normal. The EAP allows owners to test FSD versions before they are released widely to the public. In previous years, having access to EAP was quite a privilege, but Tesla seems to be going all-in on its eventual rollout of autonomous driving by letting more owners test supervised versions of the suite before they are released publicly.
Electrek
APRIL 3, 2025
Todays Green Deals are led by Lectrics newly launched April Showers Sale which has up to $654 in free add-on gear accompanying e-bikes, with the models aside from the XP 3.0 e-bikes retaining their earlier price cuts. Among the lineup though, the Lectric XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes are getting the largest bundle to date with $557 in free gear at $1,399.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 31, 2025
There has been a lot of cool electric bus news recently from around the world that you can read here on CleanTechnica. There are some recent exciting developments on the African continent as well. Quite a number of countries on the African continent are supporting the transition to electric buses. [continued] The post Some Super Cool Electric Bus News In March From East & Southern Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cars That Think
APRIL 4, 2025
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. RoboSoft 2025 : 2326 April 2025, LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND ICUAS 2025 : 1417 May 2025, CHARLOTTE, NC ICRA 2025 : 1923 May 2025, ATLANTA, GA London Humanoids Summit : 2930 May 2025, LONDON IEEE RCAR 2025 : 16 June 2025, TOYAMA, JAPAN 2025 Energy Drone & Ro
Teslarati
APRIL 3, 2025
Redwood Materials is expanding into San Francisco by launching a new R&D center. The battery recycling company unveiled plans for a 15,000-square-foot facility in the Bay Area’s Design District, a hub for advancing cathode production and future product lines. Equipped with cutting-edge lab spaces, Redwood’s new R&D center aims to bolster the company’s engineering muscle.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 31, 2025
For Americans, Virginia is probably one of the worst states to be a driving enthusiast. It has some of the lowest speed limits in the country and also one of the lowest thresholds for what is legally considered "reckless driving. Virginia is now considering a bill that would mandate speed limiters for motorists with too many points on their license.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 3, 2025
Well, it has happened. For the third time, and the second quarter in a row, BYD’s full electric passenger vehicle (BEV) sales have scored higher than Tesla’s BEV sales. In fact, in the 1st quarter of 2025, BYD had 23.7% more BEV sales globally than Tesla! In unit terms, BYD. [continued] The post BYD’s BEV Sales Rise to 24% More Than Tesla’s GRAPHS & CHARTS appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cars That Think
APRIL 3, 2025
As technology evolves, staying current with the latest advancements and skills remains crucial. Continuous learning is essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the tech industry. IEEE Education Week , taking place from 6 to 12 April, emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning. During the week, technical professionals, students, educators, and STEM enthusiasts can access a variety of events , resources , and special offers from IEEE organizational units, societies, and councils.
Teslarati
APRIL 3, 2025
Tesla Germany sold 4,935 units in Q1 2025, reflecting a decline amid a broader electric vehicle uptick. The German road traffic agency KBA reported Teslas March sales in Germany dropped 42.5% to 2,229 units year-over-year, with first-quarter figures plummeting 62.2% from 2024. KBA also noted a 35.3% rise in newly registered electric vehicles for March, highlighting a contrasting market trend.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 31, 2025
While I've found a couple of 1991-1994 Sentra SE-R s during my junkyard travels , the most recent find was in 2016 and I'm not holding my breath about finding more. But wait! Nissan brought back the SE-R designation later in the decade, while reviving the old 200SX name at the same time. Here's one of those cars, found in a Denver boneyard last week.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 3, 2025
EVs Now 19% of World Auto Sales Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 49% in February 2025 compared to February 2024. There were 1.2 million registrations. More good news is that BEVs pulled further ahead of plugin hybrids, growing 58% YoY to 814,000 units compared to plugin hybrids growing 35%. [continued] The post Global EV Sales 1.2 Million Units in February, 49% Growth YoY appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 3, 2025
Toyota Teases a GR Corolla Ready for the Track Toyota invited the international media to showcase the in-development 2026 GR Corolla. The sportier Corolla is joining the GR Supra, GR Yaris and the GR86, which all have been modified from the street versions with performance enhancements. The timing of this event was two-fold: It comes two days before the F1 Japanese Grand Prix held in Suzuka, Japan, and two weeks before the Long Beach Formula Drift competition.
Teslarati
APRIL 2, 2025
During Teslas Q1 2025 All-Hands meeting, CEO Elon Musk stated that the company will attempt to produce its first legion of humanoid robots this 2025. A recent video from Elon Musk suggests that work continues to be underway to refine the humanoid robot before it enters production. A Better Walk Teslas new Optimus update video was shared on social media platform X by CEO Elon Musk, who described the video with the words, Accurate actuators accelerate automation.
EV Central
APRIL 4, 2025
Leading Chinese car maker MG has joined the plug-in hybrid ute rush in Australia. Its contender to rival the BYD Shark 6 and a rapidly growing number of rivals will be the U9 dual cab 4×4 ute that made its global debut at the Melbourne motor show last night (Friday April 4). A turbo-diesel U9 will be on-sale before the end of 2024, with the PHEV to arrive in 2026.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 2, 2025
Marchs auto sales saw plugin EVs take 24.4% share in France, a drop from 27.9% year-on-year. The YoY baseline was elevated by a pull-forward ahead of incentive cut-offs, so the YoY comparison is temporarily skewed. On a normalized basis, BEVs continue to climb, albeit slowly. PHEVs are down YoY due. [continued] The post EVs Take 24.4% Share In France — Renault 5 Unassailable?
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