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Tesla’s electric door and flush-handle systems are raising safety concerns after several crashes in which occupants and rescuers could not exit or access vehicles when power failed, according to Bloomberg. The technology trade-off threatens both user safety and regulatory scrutiny. Sleek Design, Hidden Risks Tesla’s flush exterior handles and electrically actuated door systems were designed…
California is preparing to revive its own electric vehicle (EV) subsidies after the Trump administration dismantled federal support, eliminating tax credits and rolling back zero-emission mandates. State officials this week submitted a report to Gov. Gavin Newsom detailing strategies to sustain EV adoption in the absence of federal backing, as reported by the Los Angeles…
Hybrid vehicles have overtaken electric vehicles in California’s auto market share for the second quarter of 2025, according to the California New Car Dealers Association’s Q2 Auto Outlook Report. The report shows hybrids gaining momentum while EV registrations continue to slump, challenging the state’s long-term zero-emission vehicle targets. Hybrid Vehicle Registrations Climb as EV Market…
Did you buy Tesla’s Full Self-Driving? A new lawsuit could change what your EV is really worth on the road—and in court. Tesla is now facing a certified class action lawsuit in California regarding its claims about Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, following a decisive ruling by U.S. District Judge Rita Lin. The court order, reported…
Picture this, EV fans: Your next ride could be a driverless Tesla zipping through Brooklyn – and it’s happening faster than you think, with Tesla’s explosive expansion to nine cities! Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi testing to nine cities nationwide, posting jobs for Vehicle Operators to support Autopilot data collection with safety drivers behind the…
Picture this: Your next Dallas commute in a silent, self-driving Jaguar EV. Waymo’s partnership-fueled launch next year promises just that, challenging Tesla’s bold moves. Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit, announced plans to introduce its driverless ride-hailing service in Dallas next year, marking a key step in its accelerated U.S. expansion while electric vehicle giant Tesla…
Imagine ditching power windows for a sub-$20K electric pickup—sounds crazy, right? But Bezos-backed Slate Auto thinks it’s genius, especially with that $7,500 tax credit vanishing soon. Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is introducing a minimalist electric pickup truck priced under $20,000, but the impending expiration of a $7,500 federal…
Forget Uber—Tesla’s is about to launch a supervised ride-hailing twist in California, and it’s wild! Tesla’s long-anticipated Robotaxi service is on the verge of launch in California, marking a significant step for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and the autonomous driving industry. Sawyer Merritt, a prominent X user, recently shared a screenshot from the Tesla Robotaxi…
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