New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require driverless commercial vehicles to carry cameras plus two additional sensor types — a mandate Tesla’s camera-only Robotaxi can’t meet.
The proposed law, S1677, would effectively lock Tesla out of the most densely populated US state unless it adds the radar and lidar hardware that Elon Musk has spent years insisting his cars don’t need.
MG’s semi-solid-state batteries will not be exclusive to EVs, with plans to launch three new plug-in hybrid SUVs equipped with the new battery tech. First up will be the MG ZS PHEV, set to go on sale in 2027.
BYD took the covers off its new drop-top electric sports car at the Goodwood FOS. The Denza Z packs over 1,500 hp and can recharge in as little as 5 minutes, but it’s not cheap.
Trek is making a bigger push into the fast-growing fat tire e-bike segment with the launch of the new Borrego+, a Class 2 electric bike that blends adventure-ready capability with commuter-friendly practicality. The company is also offering a faster Borrego+ S variant for riders in markets where Class 3 e-bikes are permitted.
Xiaomi has answered the biggest open question about Sky Nomad: it’s a second product series under Xiaomi EV, not the standalone sub-brand that had been rumored for months.
The company also revealed the first clear look at the lineup’s debut model — a rugged, boxy extended-range SUV — in a set of official teaser posters.
Kia launched the new all-wheel drive (AWD) EV4 variant in Europe, but it’s not quite the range-topping GT model.
Volkswagen has traded lawnmowers for sheep at the massive solar farm that helps power one of its factories in Poland, and the animals are doing more than just keeping the grass short.
Sunrun wants to turn thousands of solar-powered homes into a giant distributed AI data center – and pay homeowners to help power the AI boom.
China will require automakers to include physical buttons for safety-related functions, pushing back on the proliferation of using screens for everything in modern cars.
Ford’s midsize EV pickup, due out next year, will be smaller than expected. For the first time, Ford referred to it as an “all-new, affordable small electric pickup” built on the UEV platform.