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Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.
Earlier this month, a little-known Finnish startup shocked the world when it claimed to have beaten Toyota, Samsung, LG Energy, Quantumscape and any number of Chinese automakers at commercializing the Holy Grail of electric-vehicle power: solid-state batteries. Helsinki-based Donut Lab…
Waymo’s Biggest Year Yet Starts With Driverless Rides In Miami
The robotaxi race in the U.S. is heating up real fast with several players competing for a slice of the ride-hailing market. But there's one company that continues to pull away from the pack: Waymo. The Alphabet-owned firm said Thursday…
The Mercedes GLC EV Is Looking Like A Sales Hit Already
The Mercedes-Benz GLC electric SUV is keeping the automaker’s factory in Germany busy. Demand for the new EV has “significantly exceeded” the company’s expectations. The car maker said order books are filled “well into the second half of 2026.” The…
Volvo’s Parent Company Will Start Making Solid-State Batteries This Year
Geely is kicking its solid-state battery development into high gear. The Chinese auto giant said it would complete its first solid-state battery pack this year. Completed packs will then go into test vehicles. Solid-state batteries, which are widely considered to…
Tesla Removes Autosteer From All Model 3 and Model Y Trims
Tesla has removed Autosteer from the Model 3 and Model Y configurator. The final step of the vehicle ordering process includes Traffic Aware Cruise Control, but not Autosteer. CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla will eventually increase the cost of…
Tesla Starts Robotaxi Rides Without Safety Monitors In Austin
After many, many promises from Tesla CEO Elon Musk of self-driving Teslas "this year," it looks like 2026 is finally the ticket. Tesla on Thursday launched Robotaxi rides in Austin without a human safety monitor inside the car. In an…
2027 Chevy Bolt Production Will End Next Year As Plant Shifts To Gas
The heavily updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt was said to be "limited-production." Now we know just how limited. General Motors officials told Bloomberg the Bolt will only be made at its Kansas factory for about 18 months. In its place will…