Elon Musk’s compensation could tank Tesla’s earnings for years if they lose the appeal

While everyone has been hyper-focused on Elon Musk’s latest “gaudy” pay package, the one the board just awarded him to compensate for the previous package canceled by a judge in Delaware is turning into a financial time bomb ticking that could blow up Tesla’s income statements.

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Ford is making it easier to charge your EV just in time for the holidays

With a record number of drivers expected to hit the road for the holidays to visit friends and family, Ford is making it even easier to charge your EV.

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Lucid Motors launches Gravity Touring SUV, starting below $80,000 [Video]

American EV automaker Lucid Motors ($LCID) has officially debuted the latest variant available in its flagship SUV model. The Lucid Gravity Touring has officially launched this morning ahead of a public debut at the 2025 Los Angeles International Auto Show. Initial deliveries are set to begin sooner than you’d think. Be sure to check out the b-roll footage below.

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Tesla delays next-gen AI5 chip to mid-2027, Cybercab will launch on AI4 hardware

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the automaker’s next-generation self-driving computer, known as AI5, will not be available in volume until mid-2027.

The new timeline confirms that Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab, scheduled for 2026, will launch on current-generation AI4 hardware – raising more questions about the capability of the vehicle, which isn’t supposed to have pedals or a steering wheel.

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Hyundai wants to cut EV charging time to 3 minutes, as fast as filling up a gas car

Hyundai’s electric vehicles, like the IONIQ 5, are among the fastest charging EVs, but the company says it’s still not quick enough. To match a typical gas fill-up, Hyundai believes 3 minutes is the magic number for EV charging times.

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Kia’s first electric van snags a historic win, claiming 2026 International Van of the Year

The PV5, Kia’s first 100% electric van, was unanimously chosen as the 2026 International Van of the Year, becoming the first Korean model to win the prestigious award.

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Waymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately

Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing the rapid expansion of its test fleet vehicles in new cities around the US as it looks to offer more driverless ride options to the public. The Alphabet Inc. subsidiary announced three new cities where test vehicles will roll out en route to commercial services, marking Waymo’s second expansion announcement in just three days.

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Pedego granted new life, getting bought by Hong Kong e-bike brand Urtopia

Pedego, one of the most recognizable names from the early days of American e-bike brands, is entering a new era. The company has been acquired by the “US-based” ownership group behind the Asian e-bike brand Urtopia, a relatively young, tech-forward electric bike brand known for carbon fiber e-bikes with built-in connectivity and smart features. The result is a newly formed New Pedego Holdings Inc., which both companies are pitching not as a takeover, but as a reboot designed to modernize Pedego and rebuild the dealer network that once made it a retail powerhouse.

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Mercedes takes out the trash as German city deploys 18 electric garbage trucks

The German city of Karlsruhe is setting an example for sustainability in waste management by deploying a fleet of 18 Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric garbage trucks that are helping make the streets cleaner, quieter, and a lot less stinky.

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Tesla lobbies CA to keep Robotaxi data hidden as Waymo pushes transparency

Tesla and Waymo and currently on opposite sides of a back-and-forth regarding how to proceed with California’s autonomous ride-hailing rules, and Tesla’s filings paint a different picture of its “Robotaxi” system’s capabilities than its CEO Elon Musk has in his public statements.

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