Maria Merano

Veteran writer and editor, who believes harmony between tech and nature is achievable. We just need to learn to compromise.

Tesla analyst shares pessimistic view of robotaxi fleet

Tesla analyst Gary Black shared a pessimistic view of the robotaxi fleet's future over the weekend. Black posted on X,…

GM & LG Energy Solution team up to produce prismatic cells

General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution (LGES) entered into a new partnership to develop prismatic cells. The South Korean…

Tesla stock closing the year off strong 

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock appears to be closing the year off strong. As of the market close on Wednesday, December…

General Motors Ultium Cell plant reaches major milestone

The General Motors (GM) Ultium Cells Warren plant in Ohio celebrated a major milestone recently by producing its 100 millionth…

Hyundai is installing 600 public EV stations in India

Hyundai plans to install 600 public fast EV stations in India.  The South Korean automaker plans to install the EV…

Tesla Giga Berlin’s new water supply contract gets approval

The Strausberg-Erkner Water Association (WSE) recently approved Tesla Giga Berlin’s new water supply contract. The association’s new contract with Tesla…

Volkswagen negotiates with unions to secure its future

Volkswagen continues negotiating with German unions AG and IG Metall as the automaker tries to secure its future.  Volkswagen has…

Colorado becomes the #1 state for EV sales, beating California

Colorado beat California in the electric vehicle (EV) race. The Centennial state now has the highest EV market share compared…

SpaceX to provide Ukraine access to Starlink Starshield

The Pentagon sent SpaceX a contract to expand its Starlink internet services in Ukraine. Under the Pentagon’s new contract with…

Tesla Model Y meets new competition from Xiaomi 

The Tesla Model Y will meet a new competitor from Xiaomi in the Chinese auto market next year.  Xiaomi’s founder,…

BYD predicted to outsell Ford and Honda in 2024

BYD is predicted to outsell Ford and Honda in new car sales this year. The Chinese automaker is inching closer…

Hyundai teases IONIQ 5 N’s debut in ‘Gran Turismo 7’

Hyundai digitally debuted its all-electric IONIQ 5 N vehicle during the Gran Turismo World Series 2024. The Hyundai IONIQ 5…

Starlink receives questions about $4.2B drug smuggling case in India

Police in India sent a legal demand to SpaceX’s Starlink, questioning the internet service’s alleged involvement with drug smugglers who…

Stellantis changes its tune after Tavares steps down

Stellantis appears to be changing its tune after its former CEO, Carlos Tavares, formally resigned from his position. The legacy…

UK sees EV sales rise while reconsidering ZEV mandates [Feature]

The United Kingdom’s (UK) electric vehicle (EV) sales increased in November after the British government initiated a consultation about its…

Chinese automakers avoid EU’s EV tariffs with hybrid vehicles

Chinese automakers are increasing hybrid exports to Europe to avoid the European Union’s tariffs on China-made electric vehicle (EV) imports.…

GM & EVgo install over 2,000 fast charging stalls across the US

General Motors (GM) and EVgo have installed over 2,000 fast-charging stalls across the United States since the beginning of their…

Rivian opens charging outpost that caters to all EVs

Rivian opened its first charging outpost, capable of catering to all electric vehicles (EVs) in Joshua Tree National Park.  Joshua…

Elon Musk’s xAI scores $1.08B priority NVIDIA order

Elon Musk scored priority access to NVIDIA for his xAI startup. Musk’s AI startup ordered $1.08 billion worth of NVIDIA’s…

SpaceX valuation estimated to hit $350B

SpaceX is reportedly discussing the possibility of selling insider shares, putting the aerospace company’s market value at $350 billion.  People…