Aurora becomes first company to deploy Class 8 self-driving trucks on US public roads [Video]

Autonomous commercial technology developer Aurora Innovation, Inc., has successfully launched full-fledged freight services using self-driving trucks in the US. With the commencement of commercial trucking services, Aurora has become the first company to operate driverless services on public roads in the US. Check out Aurora’s self-driving truck navigating highways in the video below.

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The crazy, untold story of Lectric Ebikes’ secret deal to save Juiced Bikes

Juiced Bikes spent 15 years as a beloved e-bike brand building some of the most iconic and highest-performance electric bicycles in the US market. But financial troubles put the brand into a tailspin last year, ultimately culminating in bankruptcy and closure. The brand appeared to be a goner until two young e-bike entrepreneurs stepped up to try and salvage Juiced’s legacy in a deal whose details have never been revealed – until now.

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BYD had a blowout sales month in April with more EVs sold than hybrids, and that’s not all

BYD is on a hot streak. The Chinese EV powerhouse sold over 380,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in April alone. For the first time in over a year, fully electric vehicles (EVs) outsold hybrids. And with record overseas sales for the fifth consecutive month, BYD is poised for even more growth in 2025.

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Tesla board denies having done the only right thing it has been reported to do in years

Tesla’s Chairwoman of the Board, Robyn Denholm, has denied that a report claiming the board has searched for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk, the only positive move it would have made in years.

Musk also commented on the report.

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Tesla board is reportedly floating replacing Elon Musk as CEO

According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Tesla’s board has taken steps toward potentially seeking a new CEO to replace Elon Musk.

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Home solar prices just hit record lows – and storage is even cheaper

If you’ve been holding off on going solar, now might be the time to revisit that quote. According to EnergySage’s new Solar & Storage Marketplace Report, prices for both home solar and solar + storage reached record lows in the second half of 2024.

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China’s 3-row 872hp SUV would destroy the EU/US market: $40K Lynk & Co 900 PHEV 

On our trip to Shanghai auto show facilitated by Zeekr, my colleague Scooter and I got to see an unbelievable amount of EVs from 20+ makers, many of which we’d never heard of. Each maker offered an incredible array of models but one in particular stood out to me: the Lynk & Co 900.

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Rivian (RIVN) quietly built an EV battery supply to brace for Trump’s tariffs

Rivian (RIVN) is already preparing for changes under the Trump administration. In anticipation of Trump’s new auto tariffs, Rivian built a reserve of EV batteries from Asia as a countermeasure.

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Tesla Semi public charging network coming with 46 stations in 2027

Tesla plans to deploy a public charging network for its Tesla Semi truck, starting with 46 stations in 2027, according to a new presentation.

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Lucid’s new Gravity electric SUV is pricey to lease: Here’s how much it will run you

The Lucid Gravity is an impressive electric SUV with ultra-fast charging, up to 450 miles of range, and plenty of interior space, but it’s not cheap to lease.

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