Reading up on electric-vehicles
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- How Honda’s Pledge to Go All-Electric Unraveled
Honda's aggressive push to sell only electric vehicles by 2040 backfired when demand slowed, leading to its first-ever annual loss and internal calls for CEO Toshihiro Mibe to resign.
- Why It’s Nearly Impossible to Build a Robot Without China
Chinese companies now dominate robot component manufacturing due to scale and cost advantages from their electric vehicle industry, making it hard for others to compete.
- BYD plans to bring all-solid-state batteries to EVs by 2027
BYD and several Chinese automakers plan to begin mass-producing all-solid-state EV batteries in 2027, offering over 1,000 km of range and higher safety.
- China’s AI and EV rise has fueled a new kind of tourism - Rest of World
Foreign investors and founders are paying up to $9,000 for curated tours of Chinese EV and AI factories, driven by fear of missing out on technological breakthroughs.
- Ferrari Luce | Hacker News
Ferrari unveils the Luce, its first electric vehicle, featuring four-wheel steering, active suspension, and a sound system that amplifies real axle vibrations for driver feedback.
- Ferrari’s First Electric Car Runs Into Backlash in Italy and Beyond
Ferrari's first electric car faced widespread mockery, analyst skepticism, investor sell-off, and a former chairman's warning of destroying the brand's legend.
- Ferrari Is Finally Going Electric. Will the Purists Buy It?
Ferrari unveiled its first all-electric model, Luce, testing whether traditionalist buyers will embrace an EV in a luxury market facing demand concerns.
- Ferrari's new EV - Ferrari Luce
Ferrari unveiled its first electric vehicle, the Ferrari Luce, marking its entry into the EV market.
- Luce: First Electric Ferrari
Ferrari's first electric vehicle, the Luce, features a Jony Ive-designed interior with physical controls and a touchscreen, drawing mixed reactions for its minimalist aesthetic.
- Tesla is committing automotive suicide
Tesla is abandoning its automotive business by killing Model S/X, skipping new models, and pivoting entirely to robotaxis and humanoid robots.
- Volkswagen Suffers More Than Rivals From Auto Industry Woes - The New York Times
Volkswagen's U.S. sales plunged last year, hit harder than rivals by tariffs and the expiration of electric vehicle tax credits.
- G.M. Books a $7.1 Billion Loss as It Scales Back E.V. Ambitions - The New York Times
General Motors recorded a $7.1 billion loss by writing down battery and EV factory values after federal policy shifts reduced demand.
- Tesla's 4680 battery supply chain collapses as partner writes down deal by 99%
Tesla's 4680 battery supply chain partner L&F writes down a $2.9 billion contract to $7,400, signaling collapse of Tesla's cylindrical cell ambitions.
- Ford kills the All-Electric F-150
Ford cancels the all-electric F-150 Lightning and will replace it with an extended-range EV (EREV) version.
- Ford Will Take $19.5 Billion Hit as It Rolls Back E.V. Plans - The New York Times
Ford announced a $19.5 billion writedown due to scaling back electric vehicle plans in favor of more hybrid and gasoline models.
- My car charger can boil water really fast [video]
A video demonstrates that an electric car charger can boil water faster than a standard kettle by leveraging its high power output.
- GM Will Still Make Fuel Efficient Motors Despite Weaker Rules, CEO Mary Barra Says - The New York Times
GM CEO Mary Barra commits to manufacturing fuel-efficient engines regardless of weaker regulations, but remains uncertain about electric vehicle mainstream adoption in the US.