/ Bigger vehicles, whether they’re gas-guzzling or electric, come with bigger environmental problems. An assembly line of Huawei Seres Aito M7 electric SUVs on February 3rd, 2023, in Chongqing, China.Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images SUV sales soared in 2022, a trend that makes it much harder to reach global climate goals, experts say. And… Continue reading Soaring SUV sales make it harder to hit climate goals
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Tesla Superchargers are now open to non-Tesla EVs at ‘select sites’ in the US
/ The payment structure for non-Tesla EV owners is a bit wonky. You can either pay per charge or sign up for a monthly $13 membership for reduced rates. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Tesla owners pulling up to certain Supercharger locations in the US are being greeted with an unfamiliar sight:… Continue reading Tesla Superchargers are now open to non-Tesla EVs at ‘select sites’ in the US
Tesla’s new ‘Master Plan’ is coming — let’s grade the first two
Tesla’s first ‘Master Plan’ was widely seen as a success. But the second is where things started to go off the rails. In advance of the release of the third version, let’s go through the previous two with a fine-tooth comb and assign some grades. Share this story Image: PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images The… Continue reading Tesla’s new ‘Master Plan’ is coming — let’s grade the first two
Elon Musk’s ‘lab leak’ tweets could be an issue for Tesla’s plans in China
/ A state-run paper in China suggests Musk is biting the hand that feeds him by posting about a “lab leak” theory for the source of covid. Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge CNBC reports The Global Times, a state-run paper in China, has warned Elon Musk about pushing the covid “lab leak” theory.… Continue reading Elon Musk’s ‘lab leak’ tweets could be an issue for Tesla’s plans in China
The biggest stories from Hot Pod Summit
/ YouTube revealed its big podcast plan, Spotify talked audiobooks, and Decoder had its first live show. This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. I hope you all had a great week! Hot Pod Summit was a lot of fun — it was great to meet… Continue reading The biggest stories from Hot Pod Summit
Why climate credits for solar geoengineering are a bad idea
/ There’s still not enough research to start solar geoengineering, scientists say, let alone sell it as an easy climate fix. Views of the sunset and stormy skies on September 9th, 2021 in La Paz, Mexico. Photo: Alfredo Martinez/Getty Images Buyer beware: there’s a dubious new kind of climate credit for sale. Traditional carbon offset… Continue reading Why climate credits for solar geoengineering are a bad idea
Ford F-150 Lightning fire wasn’t related to a design flaw, says battery supplier
/ The automaker’s battery supplier says the incident is ‘rare’ and that it’s working on a fix. A Ford F-150 Lightning caught fire in a holding lot near the automaker’s Michigan factory. Photo: DR/SP/Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The Ford F-150 Lightning fire that broke out at a Michigan factory in early February wasn’t… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning fire wasn’t related to a design flaw, says battery supplier
Luminar unveils Iris Plus lidar sensor with 300-meter range
/ The laser sensor company says it will acquire another lidar startup, open a high-volume manufacturing facility in Mexico, create a semiconductor subsidiary, and launch a new insurance product. Phew! Image: Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge Lidar maker Luminar held an investor day event in Orlando, Florida, during which it unveiled a new version… Continue reading Luminar unveils Iris Plus lidar sensor with 300-meter range
Waymo’s driverless cars were involved in two crashes and 18 ‘minor contact events’ over 1 million miles
/ The Alphabet-owned company pulls back the curtain on more stats from its public road testing. Of the 20 incidents, only two met the federal government’s reporting criteria, and no one was injured. Image: Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Waymo announced recently that its fully driverless vehicles in California and… Continue reading Waymo’s driverless cars were involved in two crashes and 18 ‘minor contact events’ over 1 million miles
Bellabeat Ivy review: wellness in a pretty package
Fitness Tracker Reviews The casual wearable is great for those who find trackers anxiety-inducing but could, ironically, be better at reproductive health tracking. Share this story I get suspicious whenever I see a gadget “for women.” I can’t help it. Femtech is a minefield of promising ideas, concepts with borderline insulting execution, privacy concerns, and… Continue reading Bellabeat Ivy review: wellness in a pretty package