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What Tesla Had To Learn From Tearing Down Chinese EVs
Former Tesla president described how Tesla tore down Chinese EVs to learn how they kept costs down. As the Model 3 and Model Y developed over time, they came to share around 75% of their parts and are very keenly…
Tesla Reimagined How Door Handles Work. Now It’s Everybody’s Problem
Tesla isn’t just a car company. It’s kind of a whole vibe. For two decades, engineers and designers—under Elon Musk’s infamously micro-managing eye, of course—have reimagined entire car components to be cheaper, sleeker or simply more futuristic-looking. The rest of the car industry…
Hyundai’s $800 Million Battery Lab For EVs And Hybrids Signals What’s Next
Hyundai's $800 million battery research and development center in Korea will be completed by the end of 2026. The facility will conduct validation and testing for Hyundai's in-house developed cells and chemistries. Automakers are increasingly trying to vertically integrate battery…
Waymo Has A Charging Problem
Waymo has been ordered by Santa Monica, California city officials to halt overnight charging operations at two neighborhood facilities. Residents have complained about the autonomous taxis returning home at night to charge, causing constant beeping sounds and noises from charging equipment.…
BYD’s 5-Minute Flash EV Charging Is Headed Here Next
BYD is hiring people to lead the development and deployment of its Flash Charging system across Europe, according to a LinkedIn post. On compatible electric vehicles, BYD's Flash chargers can achieve speeds of up to 1,000 kilowatts, or one megawatt—twice what…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Swerves To Avoid A Sideswipe In This Test
YouTubers put Tesla FSD to the test in a series of unusual tests on a closed test track. They wanted to see how the car would behave in situations similar to road rage or when other cars make sudden maneuvers…
I Charged The 2026 Kia EV9 At A Tesla Supercharger. It Got Complicated
When the Kia EV9 went on sale last year, it brought battery power and a healthy dose of gravitas to one of America’s favorite vehicle segments: three-row SUVs. Its 300+ mile range, comfortable ride and a cavernous interior, along with…