Everywhere else in the world, EVs got cheaper, but in the US, tax credits disappeared, and Q4 EV sales fell 45% year-on-year.

Tesla has been granted a new patent for a miniature camera cleaning system with a built-in wiper designed to keep vehicle cameras clear for autonomous driving.
The patent addresses one of the most frustrating and well-known issues with Tesla’s “Full…
Toyota has reportedly paused development of Lexus’ futuristic LF-ZC electric sedan as the company reassesses EV demand and production priorities.

I was the first journalist to test Tesla’s Autopilot before it launched over a decade ago. I’ve tested every version of Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” since. FSD v14 is by far the most impressive — and that’s exactly what makes it the most dangerous…
The company added a warning to prospective investors that a major dilution could be in the cards after it goes public.

BYD says it will assume full financial liability for at-fault accidents that happen while its “God’s Eye” urban driving system is active in China — with no cap on the payout.
It’s a commitment Tesla has never made for “Full Self-Driving,” and it fli…

A Beijing court held its first hearing in a consumer fraud lawsuit against Tesla over its “Full Self-Driving” software, with 10 owners seeking more than 3.95 million yuan ($583,000) in damages.
The case, which we first covered when it was filed last…

The Rivian R2 Performance’s final EPA ratings are now published, and the numbers confirm something impressive: the R2 Performance matches the Tesla Model Y Performance on efficiency at 105 MPGe combined and 32 kWh per 100 miles — while actually beating…