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Rivian, the electric vehicle startup, is gearing up for the launch of its highly anticipated R2 model by beefing up its service network. The company is aiming to reduce service appointment wait times and ensure a seamless customer experience once the R2 hits the market. To achieve this goal, Rivian has announced plans to add over 50 new service centers across the United States by the end of 2027, bringing the total number to over 150 locations. These new service centers will be strategically placed in areas with a higher concentration of Rivian vehicles to better serve customers. In addition…
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, has made significant strides in the past few years to bring driverless taxis to urban areas. Despite some initial resistance from protestors, Waymo taxis have now become a common sight in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company is now gearing up to expand its services to even more cities in 2026. In a recent announcement, Waymo revealed that it has launched public rides in four additional cities: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando. This brings the total number of metro areas where you can order a Waymo taxi to 10, including…
Tesla has recently updated its Canadian website for the Model Y, introducing two highly requested interior upgrades that are now available in the country. Customers placing new orders will now find that the darker black headliner is a standard feature on both the Premium and Performance trims. Additionally, the larger 16-inch QHD center touchscreen is now included across the entire lineup, including the entry-level Rear-Wheel Drive model. These updates bring Canadian vehicles in line with recent hardware changes that have already been implemented in the United States and China. The switch to a black roof liner is a welcome change…
Tesla Model Y seven-seat option returns to Europe, but only on Premium AWD Tesla has once again made waves in the electric vehicle market by reintroducing the seven-seat configuration for the Model Y in Europe. This marks the return of the third-row option after it disappeared during the Juniper refresh transition. The update was confirmed by Tesla, signaling a shift in their strategy to cater to the needs of larger families and those looking for extra seating capacity. The seven-seat option is only available on the Premium AWD version of the Model Y, offering customers a luxurious and spacious interior…
Yesterday, Elon Musk’s space exploration and astronautics company SpaceX made a significant move by transporting its next-generation first Starship V3 (Ship 39) from the production site to Massey’s Outpost at the Starbase launch site. The purpose of this move was to conduct prelaunch testing on the Flight 12-intent Starship prototype, which includes cryogenic pressure-proofing and static fire tests. As of now, approximately 24 hours after the Starship’s relocation to Massey’s Outpost, SpaceX has not yet commenced the testing procedures. These tests are crucial steps towards the 12th flight test of the Starship. Notably, this launch and landing test will be…
However, experts are still cautious about Donut Lab’s claims, especially regarding cycle life and performance at the pack level. While the charging tests show promising results, there are still many unanswered questions. The lack of transparency around the chemistry of the solid-state cells is a major concern for battery experts. Without knowing the exact composition of the battery, it is difficult to verify Donut Lab’s claims of fast charging, long cycle life, and high energy density. Shirley Meng, a professor at The University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, emphasized the importance of disclosing the chemistry of the cells…
Tesla has officially reintroduced the seven-seat configuration for the Model Y in Europe, fulfilling a highly requested feature. This option is now exclusively available for the Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive model, allowing customers in countries like Germany, France, Spain, and the Netherlands to add the two forward-facing jump seats for an additional €2,500. Deliveries for these new seven-seat configurations are expected to commence between April and May of 2026. This is not the first time European buyers have seen this option, as Tesla briefly offered a seven-seat layout on the older legacy Model Y in late 2024. However, the…
Tesla is gearing up to bring its all-electric Semi truck program to Europe, with CEO Elon Musk hinting that the Class 8 vehicle could make its debut in the region in 2027. In a recent interview about Giga Berlin with plant manager André Thierig, Musk revealed the company’s plans to introduce the Tesla Semi to Europe. “We’ve got the Tesla Semi coming out, the heavy truck, and that’ll be going to Europe hopefully next year,” Musk stated. Tesla has already started limited production and customer deployments of the Tesla Semi in the United States, with efforts to ramp up production…
FedEx has announced its plans to pass along any refunds resulting from the Supreme Court’s ruling that some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are deemed “illegal.” The company made this statement on its website, clarifying that while no refund process has been established yet by the courts, FedEx is committed to reimbursing shippers and consumers impacted by tariffs if they are able to retrieve the funds. This decision comes after FedEx filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade, requesting a full refund of tariff payments from the Trump administration. Typically, FedEx covers the cost of duties and…
RAD has already made its mark with the introduction of the RAD Tuner, a tool that gives quad-motor R1 owners deep control over 10 different vehicle settings. This allows owners to customize their driving experience to their liking, whether that means prioritizing performance, efficiency, or off-road capability. The RAD Tuner is just the beginning of what RAD has in store for Rivian owners. One of the biggest questions surrounding RAD is whether it will stay software-focused or if it will eventually spawn special Rivian models. While the RAD Tuner is currently a software tool, it’s not hard to imagine RAD…