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Although the two vehicles are built for completely different use cases, Tesla utilized engineering expertise while developing both the Cybercab and Semi to build a thermal architecture that would fit both vehicles. Of course, with some slight revisions. The development was noted by Lars Moravy and Dan Priestley last week at Tesla’s Semi Handover event in Sparks, Nevada, where the company showed off its dedicated production facility for the Class 8 truck. 🚨 Tesla designed the integrated thermal systems for Cybercab and Semi at the same time as the vehicles were both in development Tesla wanted to build one thermal…

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Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Happy Thursday! It’s October 1, 2026, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. This is where you’ll find the most important stories that are shaping the way Americans drive and get around. In this morning’s edition, we’re looking at the Big Three’s chances against Japanese and Korean offerings, as well as Europe’s slow return to Tesla. We’ll also look at VinFast’s U.S. plans, and how European automakers want to grab American dollars.  If you’d like a recap of the latest auto news…

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Photos courtesy of Dandelion Energy (c) 2026 Geothermal’s upfront cost can be a dealbreaker for affordable housing. A Vermont gas utility is helping get past that hurdle by paying for the underground infrastructure at a new development. Vermont Gas (VGS) and Dandelion Energy are bringing geothermal heating and cooling to Riggs Meadow in Hinesburg, Vermont. The development will include 44 townhomes and apartments for low- and moderate-income renters and owners. VGS will pay upfront for and own the underground pipes, known as ground loops. That takes a substantial installation expense off the affordable housing developers’ plate. Dandelion will handle the…

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Gazelle has spent much of its recent e-bike development pushing its premium Ultimate platform toward faster Class 3 commuters, but now the Dutch bicycle maker is filling out the other side of the family. The company has launched three new Class 1 versions of its Ultimate e-bike: the Ultimate T10, Ultimate C5, and Ultimate C380. All three are limited to pedal assist and are aimed more at recreational riders and everyday commuters who don’t necessarily need the higher speeds of Gazelle’s Ultimate Speed models.  And perhaps most importantly, they bring the Ultimate platform down to a slightly more approachable starting…

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The Ford Fathom is expected to go on sale in early 2027, starting at $28,350. Ford CEO Jim Farley admitted, “It’s going to be a heck of an effort to launch this at scale, at cost, on time.” Ford Fathom production faces delays After Ford said just last month it was on track to begin Fathom production in the first quarter of 2027, that timeline is now facing uncertainty. Speaking at the 2026 Automotive News Congress this week, Ford CEO Jim Farley explained how its Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform could be the automaker’s answer to Chinese brands like BYD,…

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BMW is preparing to expand its SUV lineup in the United States with a new model positioned above the X7. The company has confirmed the project, although many of the important details are still under wraps. BMW has not revealed the new SUV’s name, price, dimensions or launch date. What we do know is that it will become the flagship of the brand’s US Sports Activity Vehicle range, giving American customers an even larger option. The move comes as demand for big SUVs continues to remain strong in the US. BMW describes the vehicle as an “additional offering” developed specifically…

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NIO delivered 109,178 electric vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, a 25.4% increase over last year and right inside the 108,000 to 111,000 range it guided for in September. But the quarter ended on a weak note. September deliveries grew just 7.7% year-over-year to 37,408 units, the slowest pace of 2026, as the ONVO brand fell 43%. A quarter that fades month after month The Chinese EV maker released its September and Q3 numbers today. On the surface, it’s fine: NIO hit its own guidance, year-to-date deliveries are up 49.2% to 300,301 units, and the company has now delivered…

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