Author: Sofia
Somewhere, a guy in Pit Vipers is recording a Facebook video from the front seat of his pickup claiming that Chinese EVs aren’t just inferior to American V8 iron – they’re unsafe, too. Unfortunately for him, the latest EVs from GAC, Geely, and Leapmotor just aced the brutally demanding Euro NCAP safety tests. While Tesla was giving its truest believers a sneak peek at its new Cybercab on 03SEP, the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) was releasing its latest safety evaluation results, and three new models from China have achieved the group’s maximum five-star safety rating. Oh– I almost forgot:…
Rivian just rolled out its newest software update across its older R1 fleet, bringing new features to its R1 platform. Source link
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether our Electrek readers believed the new Cybercab would be a transformative new technology, or – not. After nearly 2,700 responses, here’s what you told us. In case you missed the survey, the question read, “I was chatting with someone this week who said, ‘Cybercab is going to be one of the most prolific vehicles on the road. And the most transformative for society ever.’ What do you guys think: will Tesla’s Cybercab transform the way we get around, or will it be just another car?” The survey coincided with the re-unveiling…
Tesla launched the all-electric, steering wheel-less, and pedal-less Cybercab last night at a quiet and small event in downtown Austin, Texas. The launch, which marked the beginning of unsupervised ride-hailing for Tesla’s Robotaxi platform with Cybercab, has already caught the attention of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) who has more questions. NHTSA opened an Audit Query (AQ) into the Cybercab’s Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) certification that Tesla gave the vehicle. Manufacturers self-certify vehicles much of the time to avoid excessive regulatory delays. Tesla Cybercab interior, note the lack of steering wheel and pedals. (Credit: @niccruzpatane/X< /a>)…
The Cybercab launch is a big moment for a company that’s spend a decade promising self-driving cars. Rivals haven’t been sitting still. Source link
The Ferrari Luce has made its way to Hong Kong. It has been spotted parked on a busy street. The striking Ferrari was caught on camera in a red-and-black finish, immediately drawing attention from people nearby. Several onlookers can be seen checking out the car and taking pictures. The bright red paint stands out against the surrounding buildings, making the Luce difficult to miss even in a busy urban setting. Hong Kong’s example follows the Luce’s recent appearance in Canada, where the EV was showcased for Ferrari Quebec clients. That car had a very different look, combining matte grey paint…
Our Thursday Green Deals this week are largely stuffed with power station deals/sales, starting with the exclusive $1,000 savings our readers can get on the 5,040Wh Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station at a $2,499 2026 low. Right behind that spotlight is Jackery’s full Labor Day Sale lineup with up to 50% savings, including some first-time offers like the expanded 4,096Wh HomePower 2000 Plus V2 bundle at $1,579. We also have Segway’s Labor Day EV Sale with up to 50% savings starting from $160, a roundup of Anker eufy security camera Labor Day deals with up to 43% savings…
The Jeep Wagoneer EREV will start production in November, Automotive News reported. The Ram 1500 EREV is coming next year. Source link
August sales numbers from the UK show a rosy picture for electric car sales, with BEVs being the most common powertrain and making up 30% of the market, up from 23% a year ago. The number is well ahead of the pace required to meet the UK’s current somewhat-ambitious target of 80% EV sales by 2030… so why is the UK government considering softening that target? UK’s electric vehicle targets have gone through a lot of back-and-forth over the years. They were originally set to target 100% new EV sales by 2040, but then that target was pushed forward, then…
The driver stays off the controls through tricky Brussels traffic, even during a maneuver the occupants describe as illegal. Source link