Can Your Car Be Your Friend?
Automakers are showing off whizz-bang tech for vehicle interiors meant to reshape drivers’ relationships with their cars. Continue reading Can Your Car Be Your Friend?
Author Archives: Aarian Marshall
Tesla’s Annual Sales Dropped for the First Time—but the EV Industry Keeps Growing
Electric vehicle sales are growing globally overall, despite Tesla’s recent slump. Continue reading Tesla’s Annual Sales Dropped for the First Time—but the EV Industry Keeps Growing
Electric Vehicle Charging Is Going to Get Political
The incoming Trump administration has signaled its hostility toward EVs. Will the red-state/blue-state divide come for public charging? Continue reading Electric Vehicle Charging Is Going to Get Political
Parallel Parking Is Stressful. Most Drivers Still Won’t Let the Robots Take Over
In the Western world, some automated driving features seem to have fallen out of favor. Not true in China—and the reasons why offer a preview of auto industry changes to come. Continue reading Parallel Parking Is Stressful. Most Drivers Still Won’t Let the Robots Take Over
Automakers Are Hot for Extended-Range EVs. They Hope Buyers Like Them Too
The tech, a waypoint between fully electric cars and gas-powered ones, has shown up in more and more US—and Chinese—vehicles. Can EREV tech get more drivers into electrics? Continue reading Automakers Are Hot for Extended-Range EVs. They Hope Buyers Like Them Too
The Paradox at the Heart of Elon Musk’s Cybercab Vision
During an event for Tesla’s new self-driving Cybercab—due out 2027—Musk revealed an expansive vision for cities transformed by a robotaxi revolution. Experts say the plan has some hitches. Continue reading The Paradox at the Heart of Elon Musk’s Cybercab Vision
Tesla’s Cybercab Is Here
At a media event this evening, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off the company’s new Cybercab and shared some details about Tesla’s plan to launch its own robotaxi service. Continue reading Tesla’s Cybercab Is Here
Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
As it becomes clear that climate change devastation can hit anywhere, engineers are considering how best to protect vital thoroughfares from intense storms. Continue reading Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time
Waymo’s New Agreement With Hyundai Raises Questions About China
Robotaxi firm Waymo will build its self-driving tech into the Ioniq 5. But what about its relationship with Chinese automaker Zeekr? Continue reading Waymo’s New Agreement With Hyundai Raises Questions About China
Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Some owners of Tesla’s electric pickup truck paid for the feature when they purchased it last fall—and now it’s starting to kick in. Continue reading Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)