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A hip-hop musician tried to fake Tesla remotely disabling his vehicle. He claims Tesla bricked his Cybertruck while he was driving on the highway, leaving him stranded. He showed the car displaying a fake screen that it had been remotely disabled and also produced a fake cease and desist letter. There are plenty of things not to like about the Tesla Cybertruck, starting with the fact that it’s not as revolutionary as we were all hoping it would be. It’s been the butt of constant jokes ever since it came out, but while initially most people were picking on it…
Sorting through the Aftermath of a Bad Ride This article may contain affiliate links. People utilize ridesharing services for convenience, affordability and accessibility. But what happens when a routine ride turns into a traumatic experience? Whether due to a car accident, aggressive driving or inappropriate behavior from the driver, the psychological impacts can be negative. Acknowledge the emotional distress that can follow such incidents and understand your rights and options. Take a closer look at the various aspects of coping with emotional distress and legal avenues available for ridesharing experiences that go wrong. What is Emotional Distress? Emotional distress is…
It was recently revealed in U.S. government filings made public that the Tesla Cybertruck was sought out by the Air Force for munitions training and testing, and the reason why the vehicle was specifically chosen will shock you. Last night, we reported that the U.S. Air Force was looking to buy a fleet of 33 total vehicles for its Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)’s Standoff Precision Guided Munition (SOPGM) training and tests. Documents filed showed that two Cybertrucks were requested. While many of these cars are used for simple target practice and are intended to be disposed, the Cybertruck seems to…
Starting in February 2027, every EV and industrial battery sold or used in the EU must include a digital record called a battery passport. The battery passport, which is linked to a QR code directly on the battery, provides information on where the battery was manufactured, the types of materials used, and the environmental and social impact of its production (including carbon emissions and labor practices throughout the supply chain). As Christopher Chico reports in his Battery Chronicle newsletter, the main purpose of the EU Battery Regulation is to improve transparency within the battery industry by providing information to recyclers,…
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s upcoming FSD update, Ford’s Universal EV platform, the new Acura NSX, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your…
Data from Recurrent shows that EV drivers use just a small fraction of their EV’s EPA range. On average, EV drivers use 12.6% of their car’s range, the firm found. It means that switching to an EV may be easier and cheaper than most people think. I don’t want to tell anybody how to live their lives. But sometimes, the data is hard to ignore. Even as consumers demand electric cars that can go 250, 300 or even 400 miles between charging sessions, research shows that they can usually make do with far less. Recurrent, a firm that tracks range…
The 1960s Ferrari 250 GTOs are already regarded as among the most valuable and coveted collectable classic cars in the world. Now, a special one-of-a-kind version of the car is about to head to auction, in the form of the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Bianco Speciale. The chassis 3729GT Ferrari 250 GTO is one of just 36 units built between 1962 and 1964. However, what makes it stand out is that it is the only example to ever leave the factory finished in a white paint scheme. Apart from the one-off white livery, the chassis 3729GT also has an impressive…
Earlier this week, reports emerged stating that Tesla has stepped back from its Project Dojo initiative. While the reports were initially framed as a negative development for the electric vehicle maker’s autonomous driving efforts, CEO Elon Musk later noted on X that Tesla was indeed halting its Dojo initiative. Elon Musk’s Confirmation As per Musk, Tesla was shuttering Project Dojo because it does not make sense for the company to divide its resources and scale two different AI chip designs. Dojo, after all, is designed to train the company’s autonomous driving program, and thus, it would not be rolled out…
In a move that helps the brand duck protectionist anti-Chinese tariffs, Volvo Cars has switched production of its award-winning EX30 models destined for US roads from its Zhangjiakou plant in China to the Ghent facility in Belgium. Volvo EX30 production began in the company’s Ghent factory back in April, but those first cars were earmarked for the Swedish domestic and European export markets, but that move wasn’t primarily motivated by avoiding tariffs. As Electrive reports, the company seemed happy enough to continue importing its small electric crossover from China and accepting the new 28.8% tariffs (up from 10%), but the…
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is already a unique hypercar, limited to 150 production units. Each model is unique in its own way, as customers are given a free hand by Aston Martin to spec their hypercars. We’ve now seemed to have found the wildest-spec’d Valkyrie, which surprisingly has already been listed for sale on O’Gara Coach. The Aston Martin Valkyrie, as per the listing, started as a jet black hypercar before gaining a striking colour combination with Speed Yellow, Speed Orange & Hyper Red. The road-going hypercar also gets “001” on the doors, front wheels with yellow accents and rear…