Organizers of the 2028 Summer Games will attempt to re-create the city’s public transport heyday of the early 20th century, but ousting the car—even for just a few weeks—will be costly.
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How Much Will It Cost to Charge Your Electric Car? It’s Complicated
EV drivers in the US need to get out of that gas station car mindset.
The 2025 Ford Maverick Shows That Hybrid Pickup Trucks Are Going Mainstream
Just as Tesla ditches its $60,000 Cybertruck, Ford finally allows buyers to pair its efficient hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive and a towing package. Hallelujah.
Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis
The Alphabet-owned driverless car service is getting aggressive against alleged vandals after a series of violent incidents in San Francisco.
Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk’s Big Payday
Elon Musk will pocket $50 billion after Tesla shareholders made a show of support for his leadership.
Teslas Can Still Be Stolen With a Cheap Radio Hack—Despite New Keyless Tech
Ultra-wideband radio has been heralded as the solution for “relay attacks” that are used to steal cars in seconds. But researchers found Teslas equipped with it are as vulnerable as ever.
Biden Is Trying to Buy EVs Time With New Tariffs on China. It Might Not Work
America now has 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, but with US automakers struggling to compete and its reliance on China’s materials, will this help? Mercedes, BMW and VW think not.
An Innovative EV Motor Used by Lamborghini, McLaren, and Ferrari Is Being Mass-Produced by Mercedes
Compared to the usual EV power plants, axial-flux motors are smaller and lighter, and have more torque. But they’re hard to make at scale. Now Mercedes is bringing them to the masses.
Inside the Climate Protests Hell-Bent on Stopping Tesla
Tesla’s gigafactory in Germany has temporarily paused production as protests ramp up.
Elon Musk Can’t Solve Tesla’s China Crisis With His Desperate Asia Visit
Tesla’s deal with Baidu isn’t new, the mapping data Tesla will collect likely can’t leave China, and Full Self-Driving can’t compete with the more advanced Chinese alternatives.