China’s Crackdown Will Squeeze Debt‑laden Carmakers
1/6 SCMP: "Beijing’s tighter oversight of vicious price competition in the automotive sector is expected to increase borrowing pressure on mainland carmakers and accelerate the exit of weaker, debt-laden players amid softening consumer demand, according to S&P Global Ratings." https://t.co/jlaxAjpD2B
Fuel‑price Spikes Boost Demand for Cheap European EVs
Demand for affordable EVs is soaring in Europe as the fuel price increases caused by the Middle East conflict spur lower-income households to go green https://t.co/Oe6DZ6COyC
Tesla AI Vision Auto‑deploys Airbags, Cutting Injury Risk for Free
Tesla AI Vision deploys airbags before impact, which greatly reduces risk of injury or death. This comes for free on all new cars.
Xpeng’s G6 Receives 20,000 Upgrades in Under a Year
In less than a year, Xpeng updated its Tesla-rivaling G6 model with over 20,000 incremental developments and I’ve driven it https://t.co/SYYWr5kgQK
Questioning Uber’s Choice of Crash‑Prone Self‑Driving Partner
“Which of the self-driving companies did Uber dispatch to us? Was it one of the brands that keeps crashing?”
China’s Two-Wheel EVs Now Feature CarPlay Integration
Smarter Rides: China’s Two-Wheeled #EVs Get CarPlay Integration by @XueJia24682 #Automotive #Transport #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/txtdI8AYwa
Compnow Adopts 29 Teslas, Boosting Sustainability and Tech Culture
Compnow, Australia's largest privately owned IT company, now operates 29 Tesla Model 3s. “When we decided to retire our old fleet of vehicles, Tesla gave us a direction that really ticked all the boxes from a sustainability footprint, also in...
Tesla Undervalued: Driverless Robotaxis Under $500
While people online were calling me a moron, an asshole, and shitting their pants over a minor correction I was buying calls Tesla remains dramatically undervalued. There are driverless pure vision Robotaxis on the road and it’s still trading under...
Sweden Pulls EV Truck Incentives, Threatens Europe's Progress
Swedish government seems to think electric does not deserve support, while arguably the best public charging network for trucks in Europe might be in Sweden, every tax incentive is now gone if I understand Magnus Nilsson correctly probably the end of...
Danish Road Authority Denies Skeptical FSD Comments, Calls Reports Confidential
Danish Road Authority responds to media (e.g, Reuters) reports on FSD: No, we haven't said anything skeptical about FSD, it's just confidential. We love debunking MSM headlines. Read the Danish Road Authority's statement on EVwire: cc @elonmusk https://t.co/astcSelEuo
UK Car Makers Exceed EV Targets, Over‑comply with ZEV Mandate
FACTCHECK: What the UK car industry is not saying about EV targets Despite all the "demand is falling short" narratives, they're actually smashing it! The industry has so far "over-complied" with the ZEV mandate – and it's on track for this year too https://t.co/4OejBC5C6G...
Tesla Model Y First to Pass New NHTSA Safety Tests
You can hate the man, we all do, but the cars are right up there in terms of quality and safety (as long as you don't trust FSD too much). https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4107/tesla-model-y-becomes-first-vehicle-to-pass-nhtsas-new-safety-tests
Synergi Showcases 2.5 MW of Smart EV Charging
"Yesterday, Finnish EV smart charging service Synergi organised a mass 'smart charging' event in Finland, demonstrating 2.5 MW of controllable capacity." 🇫🇮 ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysbecharging https://t.co/22nV60TMzF
Tesla FSD Outperforms Drivers, Offers Seamless Self‑service
Tried @tesla FSD yesterday in NL for the first time. Insane. Drives better than most drivers on the road. Also incredible experience getting service: - car drives itself to service center - I work from there at a proper desk. Free...
Italy Fines Enel €2.3M for EV Charging Margin Squeeze
"July 2025, Italy's competition authority fined Enel over €2.3M for a margin squeeze in EV charging. The case began w/ a complaint from @GoEvway, small independent mobility service provider, which found itself paying wholesale tariffs higher than retail price that Enel's own consumer app charged drivers"
Spring Update Launches Standalone Self-Driving App
New Self-Driving app in the spring update. It’s actually a whole separate app, not just part of the self-driving section in vehicle controls. https://t.co/dbDy9MedI1
DC Charging Prices Drop 10 Cents Since October
Newsflash from charging specialists in Deutschland: "CHARGING RADAR by #CIRRANTIC evaluations show a significant movement in prices: The average DC charging price has fallen from 75 cents to 65 cents per kWh since the peak in October 2024." ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysbecharging 🇩🇪 https://t.co/Xm8i5eKe0L
Tesla Fleet Generates 500 Years of Driving Data Daily
The Tesla fleet can collectively produce the equivalent of 500 years of driving data every single day.
Used EV Prices Surge Amid Rising Gas and Electricity Costs
Prices of Used EVs Spike, from already Lofty Levels, as Gasoline Prices Spike. But Electricity Prices also Soared. High gasoline prices tilt operating costs in favor of EVs. But soaring electricity prices eat into that math https://t.co/AQxoXuXjP4 https://t.co/G8b7PjCGPa
US Buyers Seek Sub‑$50k Cars, Market Falls Short
Americans want to buy cars for less than $50k but that’s not what we can get.
Zero‑Emission Electric Trucks and Refrigerated Trailers Face Unnecessary Opposition
Clean electric trucks. No emissions coming from either the truck or the refrigerated trailer. How lost are we as a country when people are fighting against this?
True Autonomous Cars Remain Unrealized Despite Robotaxi Hype
A truly autonomous car can sit in my driveway if I ask it to, go out and do work for money, or drive me wherever I want. Robotaxis are great, but nobody has built a truly autonomous car yet.
Kodiak Robotics Secures $100M to Scale Driverless Trucks
Physical AI has moved from "if" to "how quickly" and @KodiakRobotics is hitting that next gear. With a $100 million capital raise, 28 driverless trucks already in our customer's hands, and new developments across the long haul, defense and industrial verticals,...
NHTSA’s Stricter ADAS Screening Sets Autonomous Approval Blueprint
Glad NHTSA is screening these systems more carefully. Not all ADAS systems were created equal. Many are just plain unsafe. This is also a blueprint for what federal approval of fully autonomous vehicles could look like.
Bezos‑backed Slate Loses His Board Representative
New from @sokane1 - we were the first to report that Jeff Bezos had backed Slate (a year ago). Now there's a change-up on the board of the EV startup. Bezos' rep has left the board. https://t.co/UG5uA83iXC
Tesla's April German Sales Surge 256% YoY
Tesla just recorded its strongest April ever in Germany: 256% increase year-over-year to 3,149 vehicles registered. Jan-Apr registrations are up 175% compared to last year. Get all the stats on EVwire: https://t.co/N4ADK7k8wj h/t @piloly for great reporting
Ford Cuts Part Production From 130 to 3 Days
This is what reindustrialization is all about. After 123 years, @Ford is continuing to use our industrial know-how to help support American manufacturing. At @MichiganCentral, we’re seeing startups grow and great ideas scale. Here’s a look at how Ford teamed...
Can Waymo Detect and Avoid Dodge Chargers?
“Daddy do you think Waymos can recognize the shape of Dodge Chargers and purposefully stay away from them?”
Rising Gas Prices Make Tesla $2k Cheaper Annually
Markets are Speaking Gasoline commodity since January: +100% This is what higher gas prices do to EV demand. It's now almost $2000 cheaper to drive a Tesla than a gasoline-powered car per year. cc @elonmusk https://t.co/sx9JHvByFa
UK Leads Self‑Driving Rollout with Agile Regulation
Spoke with 𝐙𝐃𝐅 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧 (leading German🇩🇪 television programme) on how is the UK standing out as a leader in #selfdriving vehicle rollout... By focussing on technology approval, as well as creating a legal framework for passenger mobility services in an agile...
Tesla Model Y Smashes Korean Import Sales Record
For the first time ever, a single imported car in South Korea sold over 10,000 units in a month: the Model Y, with 10,086 units in April. Tesla sales are up 812% YoY and has left the runner-up imports BMW (6,658)...
Tesla's China-Made EV Sales Surge
Tesla's China-made EV sales jump 36% in April, extending rebound Yes, adding to the millions of connected vehicles on the road in China, chocked full of sensors. China can deal with this, while US discussion on issue at low level. https://t.co/mDvHnmjt1o
Chinese EV Battery Firms Profit as Car Margins Plunge
China’s EV battery giants thrive while carmakers’ profits shrink amid price wars Carmakers’ profit margin stood at 3.2 per cent in the first quarter, versus 6 per cent for downstream industrial firms, according to CPCA https://t.co/I0VDlo0wf1 via @scmpnews
Tesla Semi Is Electric, Not Fully Autonomous
Guys, a battery electric truck is not the same thing as a fully autonomous truck The Tesla Semi that is being sold now is not a fully autonomous truck It is a human operated battery electric semi so there is...
Regulation Delays Driverless Trucks; Sleeker Designs Await
The ones you see now have human safety drivers for regulatory reasons and they use sleepers because they have more space for the computer array When they have regulatory approval, they’ll start looking more like this (supposedly) https://t.co/3SKi968OZu
Waymo's Lack of Human Social Awareness Poses Safety Risk
The moment you introduce "the human element", Waymos" lack that social awareness of what to do, and they freeze", thereby creating" a significant danger to public safety". Congrats on developing machines that work best in a world without humans....
EU Rules May Stall VW's Affordable Luxury EV
Why the ERA might never make it to Europe: "an affordable, fully connected flagship of the upper class. But EU regulations, higher prices, and fear of competition within its own group could stop the XXL electric car." 🚨🚨🚨 #alwaysbecharging https://t.co/l6JCgSr1ke
Royal Enfield Expands Manufacturing Beyond Tamil Nadu for First Time
This marks a historic shift, as it is Royal Enfield’s first major manufacturing expansion outside of Tamil Nadu since it began Indian operations in 1955.
Pirelli Shifts Cyber‑Tyre Production to US Amid Italy‑China Tensions
JUST IN: Pirelli will produce Cyber Tyres in the US after Italy restricts China influence.
Tech's Fine, Companies Risk Bans over Job Fears
I am not bearish on autonomous trucking technology, but I am bearish on autonomous trucking companies because of the pressure on politicians to ban the technology as it starts to threaten jobs.
Volkswagen Reclaims China Lead as EV Demand Wanes
Narrative violation: Volkswagen becomes the #1 car maker in China again, as consumers move away from EVs https://t.co/AzvEY1nG1k https://t.co/8tXJvIvGa4
Portable MSI EZgo Charger Delivers Reliable On‑the‑Go Power
Got an EV and dreamed of having a smart charger at your home or office? How about one for while you're on the road? The @MSIusa EZgo Portable J1772/NACS EV Charger neatly fits the bill, as I ascertained when I...
Tesla’s Trillion‑dollar Valuation Already Bets on Robotaxis
In the last four quarters, Tesla produced $3.86 billion in profit. The market cap of the company is $1.5 trillion. It’s hard to argue the market isn’t already giving Tesla significant credit for Robotaxi progress. As the service continues to...
China's Domestic Auto Sales Flat Since 2018
Everything else aside, it’s interesting domestic auto sales in China have been basically flat since like 2018
Recall Exposes Tesla's Surprisingly Low Off‑Road EV Sales
Off-road EV faces recall over faulty brake rotors, but also reveals just how few Tesla actually sold. https://t.co/CjkKgBUPge
Singapore's New Car Sales Shift From 94% Petrol to 6%
About Singapore 🇸🇬 “Pure Petrol ICE once accounted for 93.9% of new car sales in 2015 in Singapore, but has since fallen to 5.8%.”🍿 ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysbecharging @NatBullard https://t.co/n2ouiy9GtM
AUR’s “Driverless” Trucks Still Require Human Driver
Correction. This is what $AUR calls driverless when they use Paccar trucks. There is still a human sitting in that front seat per Paccar's requirement.
First Fully Electronic Brakes Raise Safety Concerns
A fully electronic braking system is being built into a car for the first time — are we sure removing hydraulic brakes is a good idea? https://t.co/3pnt0ipyIz
NY Gets First Private Tesla Supercharger in Northeast
New York is about to get its first-ever privately owned Supercharger site. First such in Northeast US! It's built by EVIO Charging, which is dedicated to build out more Tesla-powered sites. EVwire is first to charge to the scene as always, read...
GreenCars Podcast Features Cox Automotive Analyst Erin Keating
The latest edition of the GreenCars podcast is now live with @craiga.cole and I talking with @coxautomotive executive analyst Erin Keating. The audio version is available wherever you get your podcasts and the video is on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfl-mHYsNVc