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British folding e-bike maker FLIT has just unveiled its latest lightweight folding e-bike, the FLIT M2i. And at just 13.3 kg (29.3 lb), this thing is getting impressively light for a fully equipped electric bike. In fact, FLIT is rather proudly pointing out that the M2i weighs 500 grams (1.1 lb) less than Brompton’s Electric T Line, while carrying a £2,999 price tag that is nearly half Brompton’s £5,799 price. In the past, the company has poked fun at its local competitor, once offering its own premium folding e-bike for the same price as Brompton’s, but doing so by packaging…

Tesla is recalling 2,740,642 vehicles in China to strengthen driver monitoring on its assisted-driving system, after regulators found that checking for a hand on the wheel isn’t enough to keep drivers watching the road. The fix forces Tesla to use the car’s cabin camera to track the driver’s eyes — the same kind of monitoring Chinese drivers were recently caught defeating with $20 plastic doll heads. What the recall covers The recall covers 2,740,642 domestically built Model 3 and Model Y vehicles produced between March 4, 2019, and December 7, 2025, according to a filing with China’s State Administration for…

BMW has ruled out a direct replacement for the flagship 8 Series. An executive has revealed that adapting the low-volume model’s platform to the brand’s next-generation Neue Klasse EV architecture is not financially or technically feasible. However, fans of high-speed luxury coupes still have reason for hope. Rather than abandoning the segment entirely, BMW may pass the grand-touring torch over to its newly acquired sub-brand, BMW ALPINA. Hinting at this future direction, BMW recently unveiled the Vision BMW ALPINA design study at Villa d’Este. The striking 5.2-meter-long, V8-powered concept heavily mirrors the sleek, low-slung proportions of the 8 Series Gran…

Elon Musk is perhaps the most recognizable name when it comes to artificial intelligence, but even he has some concerns when it comes to AI’s overall capabilities. Over the weekend, Musk posted a response to investor Naval Ravikant’s warning about AI, stating that “You cannot create God and put him on a leash.” Musk’s response was simple: “I hope AI is nice to us.” I hope AI is nice to us https://t.co/NefIRrrg96 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 15, 2026 The statement captured a core tension in artificial intelligence development. As systems grow more capable, the challenge of keeping them aligned…

Image: Anthro Energy Anthro Energy has broken ground on a first-of-its-kind US battery materials factory in Louisville, Kentucky, with enough planned annual output to support up to 25 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of lithium-ion batteries. The California battery startup says the facility will be the first large-scale, US-owned and operated plant producing advanced electrolytes. It’s expected to make around 12,000 metric tons of polymer electrolyte a year when it opens in late 2027. That 25 GWh figure is substantial. If all of the plant’s output went into stationary storage – but it won’t, because Anthro is targeting several markets – it could…

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with the new Lectric Labor Day Sale leading the pack, offering up to $694 on e-bike bundles + XPeak2 and XPedition2 price cuts – all starting from $799. Next, EcoFlow has kicked off a 4-day website-exclusive flash sale with offers like the 4,096Wh DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station down at $2,549, and more from $799. We also have EGO’s premium 16-inch Carbon Fiber Cordless Electric String Trimmer with Line IQ and POWERLOAD tech at its $251 2026 low, the meross Two-Zone Wi-Fi Smart Water Timer at a new $76 low, Aiper’s HydroComm…

Photo: Walmart Walmart has opened its 100th company-owned EV fast-charging site, bringing its fast-growing network to 100 stores across 20 states. The milestone site is at the Walmart Supercenter at 16218 Jackson Creek Parkway in Monument, Colorado. It has eight charging plugs – four CCS1 and four NACS – capable of delivering up to 400 kW. However, most EVs can’t yet accept the full 400 kW. “Reaching 100 sites is an important milestone, and our broad footprint positions us to make EV charging more accessible for communities while expanding the ways we serve our customers,” said Shayne Wahlmeier, senior vice…

Genesis appears to be streamlining the G70 lineup for 2027. Early indications suggest the twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 is dead. This could leave a 300 hp four-cylinder as the only option. It’s easy to forget the Genesis G70 is still on sale as the model was introduced nine years ago and hasn’t made much of an impact. That’s a shame and there’s been conflicting reports about the car’s future. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== “DESKTOP”){ adpushup.triggerAd(“0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8”); } else { adpushup.triggerAd(“82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f”); } }); Fast forward to today and things are starting to look bleak…

Quick Facts About Inflatable Seat Belts Some used vehicles from the 2010s have inflatable rear seat belts. Inflatable seat belts are designed to spread crash forces over a larger area of an occupant’s torso. If you use a child car seat or booster, check both the vehicle and child restraint manuals for compatibility. If you’re shopping for a used vehicle, you may encounter inflatable seat belts in some Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus models. These belts contain a small airbag that inflates during certain crashes to spread restraint forces across more of an occupant’s torso than a conventional seat belt.…

Hyundai has started taking pre-sale orderss for its upcoming Ioniq V, but if you’re reading this from anywhere that speaks English, you can’t have it… yet? The Ioniq V debuted as just four months ago at the Beijing Auto Show (just weeks after its concept reveal), with a shockingly angular design, looking like a low-polygon version of the new Toyota Prius. It’s the beginning salvo in Hyundai’s 20-model planned entry into the crowded Chinese EV market, and the rest of the vehicles are expected to use similar design language. Now Hyundai is back with the Ioniq V at the Chengdu…