Tesla loses manager behind its Cortex supercomputer to OpenAI
Tesla has lost the technical program manager behind its Cortex supercomputer in Texas to OpenAI.
The latest example of a massive talent exodus at Tesla over the last year.
We got a rare opportunity to drive on public roads in China and tested out a bunch of ZEEKR EVs [Video]
Seth and I recently traveled to China to attend the Shanghai Auto Show and used the opportunity to travel to Hangzhou with ZEEKR and test drive most of the automaker’s EVs. Even better, ZEEKR helped us acquire temporary driver’s permits in China, enabling us to test EVs like the new 007 GT on public roads. Read on and check out my full video below
Velotric sale takes $400 off e-bikes with extra accessory savings, EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra flash bundle $2,072 off, EGO mower, more
Today’s Green Deals are being led by Velotric’s Mother’s Day Sale, which is offering up to $400 off e-bikes, along with some select 30% accessory discounts and free gear, like the Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike for $1,299 that you can also bundle with a bunch of add-on gear at $487 off, among others. There’s also EcoFlow’s latest flash sale through the rest of the day that is taking up to 43% off a DELTA Pro Ultra Solar Generator bundle and a dual-RAPID 5,000mAh Magnetic Power Bank bundle from $76. We also have two solid tool deals for you, with EGO’s 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower coming with dual-toggle handles and a 6.0Ah battery at $449, as well as CRAFTSMAN’s 1,900 and 2,100 PSI Electric Pressure Washers starting from $149. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus Mother’s Day savings, Jackery’s latest sale, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Rivian launches ‘Real Rivian Adventures’ ad campaign, inspired by owner stories
Rivian is launching its first ad campaign, with digital ads showcasing stories from Rivian owners about how they’ve used their electric truck’s unique capabilities in interesting ways.
Waymo says its robotaxis are up to 25x safer for pedestrians and cyclists
Waymo has released new research saying that its driverless robotaxis reduce pedestrian- and cyclist-involved collisions by 82%-92%, and crashes that involve an injury by 96%, when compared to the average driver.
Ford’s EV sales fell by 40% in April and now it’s killing off another major project
With significant discounts, including employee pricing, Ford had a record US sales month in April. Despite higher truck and SUV sales, electric vehicle sales dropped by nearly 40%. Now, Ford is ending another significant EV project that was expected to help it cut costs and compete with leaders like Tesla.
Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe despite new Model Y
Tesla’s sales in several key European markets continue to decline sharply in Q2 2025, despite the new Model Y, which was blamed for disappointing sales in the first quarter, now being available.