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interestingengineering.com > culture > us-extends-tesla-full-self-driving-probe

US grants Tesla more time in Full Self-Driving traffic probe review

US grants Tesla more time in Full Self-Driving traffic probe review3+ hour, 26+ min ago   (501+ words) The extension comes as Tesla ends one-time purchases of Full Self-Driving and pushes customers toward monthly subscriptions for the software. Tesla's bet on autonomous driving keeps getting more expensive for customers and more complicated for regulators. Days after Elon Musk…...

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interestingengineering.com > ces-2026 > longbow-900hp-lightweight-in-wheel-ev

Longbow reimagines electric sports cars, packs 900 hp into a 2,000-pound Speedster

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (591+ words) At CES 2026, Longbow showcases a radical Speedster powered by Donut Lab in-wheel motors and a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio. At CES 2026, Longbow introduced a bold statement on where electric sports cars could be heading next. The company revealed an extreme Speedster…...

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interestingengineering.com > ces-2026 > top-10-ev-tech-trends

CES 2026: Top 10 EV trends that signal where electric cars are headed

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1125+ words) A glimpse of how AI and robotics could shape everyday mobility. CES 2026 is quietly transforming electric vehicles into intelligent, AI-native robots living amongst humans. Instead of acceleration being the cynosure of innovation, the majority of announcements involving EVs focus on…...

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interestingengineering.com > ces-2026 > world-first-mercedes-glc-ev-vegan-interiors

Vegan car: Mercedes unveils electric vehicle with ‘world’s first’ animal-free interior

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (615+ words) The Vegan Society tested over 100 material components from various suppliers for animal components and testing. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its first all-electric version of its GLC on US soil, with an option to pick "vegan" interiors, a first for any automotive…...

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interestingengineering.com > ces-2026 > donut-lab-solid-state-battery-oem-verge-motorcycles

CES 2026: Donut Lab delivers solid state batteries that fully charge in five minutes

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (615+ words) Donut Lab unveils solid-state batteries already in production vehicles, debuting on 2026 Verge Motorcycles starting Q1. Donut Lab has introduced what it calls the world's first all-solid-state battery ready for immediate OEM vehicle production, marking a major milestone for electric mobility. The…...

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interestingengineering.com > ai-robotics > physical-ai-ev-stability-loss-detection

EVs get smarter: Physical AI helps autonomous cars detect loss of control in real time

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (534+ words) By combining physical models and AI, researchers improved real-time estimation of EV motion states critical for stability and autonomous driving. Electric vehicles increasingly rely on software to stay stable, efficient, and safe. As cars take on more automated driving tasks,…...

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interestingengineering.com > ai-robotics > physical-ai-ev-stability-loss-detection

New physical AI lets EVs detect loss of control in real time

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (534+ words) By combining physical models and AI, researchers improved real-time estimation of EV motion states critical for stability and autonomous driving. Electric vehicles increasingly rely on software to stay stable, efficient, and safe. As cars take on more automated driving tasks,…...

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interestingengineering.com > energy > top-7-ev-stories-of-2025

Top 7 must-read electric vehicle technology stories of 2025

Top 7 must-read electric vehicle technology stories of 20253+ week, 4+ day ago   (1103+ words) This year delivered meaningful EV breakthroughs, signaling a turning point for EV technology. Electric vehicles hit new highs in 2025, as advances in powertrains, batteries, and manufacturing continued to transform the industry. The year delivered significant developments in battery chemistry, cost…...

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interestingengineering.com > energy > sodium-ev-battery-beats-lithium-study

Sodium EV battery beats lithium in charging speed, heat control

Sodium EV battery beats lithium in charging speed, heat control4+ week, 1+ day ago   (507+ words) Tests confirmed that sodium insertion is naturally faster than lithium insertion for this electrode type. Researchers at the Tokyo University of Science have experimentally demonstrated that sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) possess a higher intrinsic charging speed than standard lithium-ion batteries (LIBs)....

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interestingengineering.com > transportation > judge-flags-teslas-deceptive-autopilot-claims

Tesla faces scrutiny after US judge flags deceptive Autopilot claims

Tesla faces scrutiny after US judge flags deceptive Autopilot claims4+ week, 2+ day ago   (628+ words) The DMV has given Elon Musk's automaker 60 days to fix deceptive claims before enforcing a 30-day ban on car sales in California. A California administrative law judge ruled earlier this month that Tesla misled consumers through its marketing of Autopilot…...