Honda is bringing back the Prelude with a hybrid-electric drivetrain
The last Prelude rolled off the assembly line in 2001
Real-world driving extends EV battery longevity, Stanford researchers find
Slamming on the gas actually slows down battery aging
Researcher demonstrates how to hack digital license plates, evade tolls
All kinds of mischief is possible with his technique
A hot potato: Digital license plates, legal in several states and gaining traction nationwide, are vulnerable to manipulation by their owners or other malicious parties, potentially enabling illegal behavior that could undermine traffic enforcement systems, according to IOActive's security researcher Josep Rodriguez, who has uncovered potential vulnerabilities in these high-tech plates.
GM moves away from the robotaxi business axing Cruise
Automaker restructures, possibly buying out the rest of Cruise LLC to merge with driver-assistance division
Look out, Carvana: Amazon Autos launches in 48 cities nationwide
Amazon want you to buy your next new car online
Mercedes is working on "solar paint" that could drastically reduce the need for charging
Enough juice for 12,000 km per year in sunny areas
Judge denies Elon Musk's billion-dollar Tesla pay package for a second time
The requested $6 billion in lawyers' fee was also denied
What just happened? What's worse than having a multi-billion compensation package denied to you by a judge? Having it denied a second time, despite being overwhelmingly re-approved by Tesla shareholders. That's the situation Elon Musk has found himself in after Delaware judge Kathaleen McCormick upheld her original ruling that called the payment excessive. She also denied a request from lawyers who brought the case to be paid $6 billion.
Study shows Tesla has the highest fatal accident rate of any car brand
The human element in road safety cannot be ignored
Chinese EV battery giant predicts Tesla's 4680 battery project will fail
Big quote: Zeng remarking on Musk's tendency to overpromise on timelines. "Maybe something needs five years," Zeng said. "But he says two years. I definitely asked him why. He told me he wanted to push people."
EV market sees record lease returns and price cuts, signaling consumer opportunity
EV buyers are more satisfied with their vehicles, which should keep the market humming
Kia unveils adventure-ready concept EVs with hydro turbine wheel technology
The PV5 electric van is slated to enter production in South Korea next year
Developers keep Spotify Car Thing alive with custom firmware
Spotify is bricking the Car Thing on December 9
Smart tire sensors aim to boost safety and efficiency in self-driving trucks
Why it matters: Tires are probably the last thing that comes to mind when thinking about cutting-edge technology in trucks, but perhaps they should be. A startup called BANF has demonstrated how monitoring tire health could play a crucial role in maximizing the safety and efficiency of autonomous big rigs.
Elon Musk admits full self-driving likely won't be possible on older Tesla vehicles
Musk promised free upgrades to customers with older models, but retrofitting may prove challenging
Dodge Charger Daytona EV with "semi" solid-state batteries set to hit the roads in 2026
True solid-state batteries aren't expected until the end of the decade
Tesla says it's on track to produce "more affordable" vehicles in 2025
They might not be as cheap as $25,000, though
Massive lithium reserve discovered in Arkansas could power global EV industry
But how much of it is commercially recoverable?
Why it matters: As the world continues its shift toward cleaner energy sources, a discovery of a massive lithium deposit in Arkansas could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation and energy storage. But challenges in its extraction and production must first be addressed.
Qualcomm accelerates automotive AI with Snapdragon's latest chips
Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite announced
Hyundai wants to eliminate touchscreens entirely with holographic windshield displays
Such systems are targeted for production as soon as 2027
Too good to be true, but controversial E-Cat generator claims to have extended EV battery life while driving continuously
This could be a breakthrough in sustainable energy production... or another scientific flop
Tesla's "full self-driving" faces another NHTSA probe after fatal crashes in low-visibility conditions
The agency won't let Tesla catch a breather
Apple had a secret partnership with BYD to develop advanced EV batteries
While the Apple Car never materialized, the fruits of the partnership live on in other Apple products
EV battery prices set to plummet, dramatic 50% drop predicted by 2026
Battery prices are coming down faster than expected
Elon Musk unveils autonomous Cybercab and Robovan at sci-fi-themed event
Optimus robots served drinks and mingled with the crowd