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Tesla Postpones Roadster Hover Demo to October 15 Due to Texas Storms
technology12 days ago

Tesla Postpones Roadster Hover Demo to October 15 Due to Texas Storms

Tesla has officially rescheduled its long-delayed Roadster hover demonstration from October 1 to October 15, 2026, citing severe weather forecasts in central Texas. The event, which features a remote-controlled car hovering using SpaceX-developed cold gas thrusters, must be held outdoors, making thunderstorms and high winds a critical risk. This is the latest in a series of delays for the vehicle, which has not entered production since its 2017 unveiling. While the weather-related postponement is a practical necessity, it highlights the ongoing challenges Tesla faces in delivering a tangible product to reservation holders who have paid significant deposits.

via Yahoo Finance|
#elon-musk#ev#roadster
A Year After the EV Tax Credit End, U.S. Electric Car Market Recalibrates
business18 days ago

A Year After the EV Tax Credit End, U.S. Electric Car Market Recalibrates

A year after the federal $7,500 EV tax credit ended in Sept. 2025, U.S. EV sales dropped about 24% in the first half of 2026 versus a year earlier as automakers scaled back pure-electric models in favor of hybrids. California introduced a $3,750 instant rebate to boost demand, while several automakers cut back on low-selling EVs (Ford shifting the F-150 Lightning to a hybrid, Honda canceling planned EVs, Lamborghini pivoting to hybrids) and Tesla signaled a shift away from Model S/X production toward robotics. By Aug 2026, EV sales rose 2.5% from July but were still roughly 47% below Aug 2025, with the market showing signs of maturity through more affordable EVs, higher used inventories, and continued state incentives. A ZETA poll indicates younger Americans are more likely to consider EVs, suggesting demand may persist despite policy changes.

via USA Today|
#business#california#ev
Saudi Arabia launches Ceer, its first homegrown EV brand with the Exobot duo
technology19 days ago

Saudi Arabia launches Ceer, its first homegrown EV brand with the Exobot duo

Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first domestically produced automaker backed by the Public Investment Fund and Foxconn, unveils the Exobot sedan and SUV on an 800V platform with a tri‑motor setup delivering over 1,100 hp, 112 kWh packs and roughly 310–373 miles of range (NEC/NEF cycles). The cars feature falcon-wing doors, transparent lower door panels, halo cooling, and a 48-inch digital cockpit with OTA updates. The plan calls for seven models by 2030 and about 35,000 jobs by 2034, with production in King Abdullah Economic City as part of Vision 2030’s local‑factory push (Saudi Made).

via Ars Technica|
#ceer#ev#exobot
Volvo’s 2028 XC60 and XC90 Deliver Double EV Range and Smarter Safety
technology25 days ago

Volvo’s 2028 XC60 and XC90 Deliver Double EV Range and Smarter Safety

Volvo’s 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids get a major range boost thanks to a larger 41.2 kWh battery, delivering 78 miles of all-electric range for the XC60 and 73 miles for the XC90 (with about 590 and 560 total miles respectively when combined with gasoline). Both maintain a 455 hp system and quick 0–60 times (about 4.5s for the XC60 and ~4.9s for the XC90), while adding enhanced safety sensors, lane-change assist, 360-degree cameras, and OTA updates. The interior brings an 11.2-inch Google-based display with Gemini, and exterior styling remains understated. Pricing isn’t disclosed yet; sale is expected in early 2027.

via Engadget|
#ev#plug-in-hybrid#range
VW Mission Efficiency Hits 794 Miles on One Charge with Ultra-Low Drag
technology26 days ago

VW Mission Efficiency Hits 794 Miles on One Charge with Ultra-Low Drag

Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency concept, built on the MEB+ platform with the ID. Polo’s motor and a 54.9 kWh net battery, achieves a 0.158 drag coefficient and extreme aerodynamics to deliver 1,278 km (794 miles) on a single charge at about 42 mph, leaving about 164 km (102 miles) of range. It records 6.89 kWh/100 km without charging losses (7.51 kWh/100 km including losses). The car features extensive aero work (covered rear wheels, wheel deflectors, rear tail), a solar roof, lightweight interior, and practical storage, aiming for efficiency rather than immediate production. VW notes no production version is confirmed; charging supports up to 105 kW DC and 11 kW AC, with solar potentially adding up to ~30 km per day in ideal conditions.

via Motor1.com|
#aerodynamics#ev#mission-efficiency
Volvo pivots EV lineup: EX40 exits the U.S. stage as EX50 looms
technology29 days ago

Volvo pivots EV lineup: EX40 exits the U.S. stage as EX50 looms

Volvo is dropping the EX40 from the U.S. lineup, while Europe keeps selling a refreshed EX40/EC40; a new EX50 on the SPA3 platform will replace the EX40, EX60, and EX30 in the U.S., expected by late 2027 with a starting price under $50,000. The EX50 is slated to offer OTA updates, faster charging, longer range, and upgraded safety tech, and Europe gets design tweaks and a larger 11.2-inch touchscreen with Gemini AI in the refreshed EX40.

via InsideEVs|
#ev#ex40#ex50
Ford's Flexible UEV Platform Could Spawn a Fiesta-Sized EV
technology1 month ago

Ford's Flexible UEV Platform Could Spawn a Fiesta-Sized EV

Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform is designed to underpin a family of vehicles—from the new midsize Fathom pickup to a Fiesta-sized compact EV—using flexible battery chemistries beyond LFP and offering rear- or all-wheel drive. Ford is investing about $2 billion to retool its Louisville plant for UEV production. While specifics and model names are speculative, the modular platform aims to revive affordable small cars and broaden Ford’s EV lineup beyond SUVs and pickups.

via Jalopnik|
#compact#ev#fathom
Cybertruck running costs beat Colorado for charging, but upfront price still clouds payback
automotive1 month ago

Cybertruck running costs beat Colorado for charging, but upfront price still clouds payback

Over 15,000 miles, a home-charged Tesla Cybertruck runs about $1,100–$1,200 per year (~$7.50–$8 per 100 miles), while a gas Chevy Colorado costs around $2,500 per year (~$16–$17 per 100 miles) at ~21 MPG. So running an EV appears cheaper, but the Cybertruck’s much higher upfront price ($69,990 vs $32,400) and varying charging access mean it will take many miles to achieve payback.

via supercarblondie.com|
#automotive#charging-costs#chevy-colorado
Ford Fathom Signals a New Era in EV Trucks, Not a Lightning Sequel
technology1 month ago

Ford Fathom Signals a New Era in EV Trucks, Not a Lightning Sequel

Ford’s upcoming Fathom is pitched as a distinct, more affordable EV pickup built on a brand-new Universal EV Platform, not a direct replacement for the F-150 Lightning. It uses a different, more carlike design, includes features like a frunk and bidirectional charging, and aims for greater interior space, but Ford has released few specs beyond a base price of about $28,350 (plus roughly $1,800 destination). The Fathom’s production and pricing reflect Ford’s shift toward smaller, cost-conscious EVs after the Lightning’s high cost and uncertain demand, with launch targeted for 2027 and key details like range and power still undisclosed.

via Jalopnik|
#ev#f-150-lightning#fathom
Ford's 100K Fathom Bet: Can an Affordable EV Truck Break Through?
business1 month ago

Ford's 100K Fathom Bet: Can an Affordable EV Truck Break Through?

Ford reportedly targets selling more than 100,000 Fathom EV pickups in its first year, a bold bet for a $29,945, compact EV built with modular design. While Ford's Maverick shows high volumes at sub-$30k, full-size electric pickups have struggled, with the F-150 Lightning and Cybertruck benchmarks suggesting this target is ambitious. The market is facing reduced EV incentives, softer registrations, and high fuel prices driven by Middle East supply risks, which could influence demand. If Ford delivers a compelling base model with adequate range and financing, the goal could be plausible; otherwise it's an audacious forecast to be tested in production.

via theautopian.com|
#auto-industry#business#electric-pickup
US Auto Lobby Pushes to Slow EV Innovation, Seeks Chinese Car Ban
politics1 month ago

US Auto Lobby Pushes to Slow EV Innovation, Seeks Chinese Car Ban

Electrek argues that the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, led by John Bozzella, is pressuring Congress to curb EV competition by pushing bills that would ban Chinese vehicles from US roads, despite existing barriers like a connected-car rule and tariffs; the piece asserts Chinese automakers are advancing EV tech while US automakers cling to gas-powered models, criticizes protectionism as harming consumers and the environment, and calls for embracing open competition and faster EV adoption rather than propping up lagging incumbents.

via Electrek|
#auto-industry#china#ev
Ford Bets Big on a $30K Fathom: Aiming for 100,000 EVs in Year One
business1 month ago

Ford Bets Big on a $30K Fathom: Aiming for 100,000 EVs in Year One

Ford is targeting to sell 100,000 units of its upcoming Fathom EV in year one, with a starting price around $30,000 and a redesigned manufacturing process to cut costs. Separately, Uber plans to lay off about 3,300 employees in a move to streamline its structure amid competition from robotaxi services. Ford will also pay $2.3 million and implement anti-discrimination training after an EEOC investigation at its Buffalo stamping plant. Meanwhile, VW faces pressure to consider a longer work week to boost competitiveness, a debate that unions and analysts argue won’t easily fix its costs.

via Jalopnik|
#business#ev#fathom