On today’s Texas-sized episode of Quick Charge, Tesla Cybertruck owners in the Lone Star state get V2G access, Tesla Model 3 and Y models get WeChat via OTA, and Toyota has an all-new electric Toyota Highlander with up to 320 miles of range! We’re also taking a look at a Japanese joint venture involving oil… Continue reading Texas bets on Tesla bets on WeChat, and a bet on Toyota to crack solid-state
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Clean Technica: Tesla Down Dramatically in UK, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland004352
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! Meanwhile, its sales rose significantly in Spain, Italy, Sweden, and Finland. I hadn’t seen anything about Tesla’s 2026 sales so far, and US sales are impossible to come by at this stage, so I decided to go have a look at… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Down Dramatically in UK, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland004352
Clean Technica: Now Anyone Can Join A VPP, With or Without Rooftop Solar004351
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! Virtual power plants enable ordinary ratepayers to get breaks on their utility bills by shunting electricity to the grid from their solar panels, or their home energy storage units, or both. The VPP movement emerged just a few years ago and… Continue reading Clean Technica: Now Anyone Can Join A VPP, With or Without Rooftop Solar004351
You Are Not Prepared for What Actually Shut Down the El Paso Airport This Morning, But Let’s Just Say It Involves a Military Mega-Laser Shooting Something Down
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images When the Federal Aviation Administration announced it was shutting down El Paso Airport this morning, social media lit up with speculation. Had freedom-hating terrorists planted anti-aircraft weapons in the desert? Was the government covering up an early-stage zombie apocalypse with El Paso as ground zero? Or… Continue reading You Are Not Prepared for What Actually Shut Down the El Paso Airport This Morning, But Let’s Just Say It Involves a Military Mega-Laser Shooting Something Down
Study of Buddhist Monks Finds Meditation Alters Brain Activity
If you’ve ever considered practicing meditation, you might believe you should relax, breathe, and empty your mind of distracting thoughts. Novices tend to think of meditation as the brain at rest, but a new international study concludes that this ancient practice is quite the opposite: Meditation is a state of heightened cerebral activity that profoundly… Continue reading Study of Buddhist Monks Finds Meditation Alters Brain Activity
‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing New Fans to Hockey. Does the Sport Deserve Them?
The NHL also pointed WIRED to its partnerships with Pride organizations around the US, Canada, and Australia, as well as pro-inclusivity organization You Can Play, which it’s been working with since 2013. The league said it will be hosting its third annual Pride Cup in 2026. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has said he “binged” Heated… Continue reading ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing New Fans to Hockey. Does the Sport Deserve Them?
ICE Is Crashing the US Court System in Minnesota
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Minnesota is pushing the United States court system to its breaking point. Since Operation Metro Surge began in December, federal immigration agents have arrested some 4,000 people, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The result is an avalanche of cases filed in the US district… Continue reading ICE Is Crashing the US Court System in Minnesota
Toyota is already offering a $5,000 discount and 0% financing on its new EVs
The 2026 C-HR and bZ Woodland electric SUVs are just arriving at dealerships, and Toyota is already discounting them. Toyota offers discounts and 0% interest rates on new EVs While the new 2027 Highlander EV, Toyota’s first three-row electric SUV, is stealing the spotlight, the new C-HR and bZ Woodland quietly went on sale. The… Continue reading Toyota is already offering a $5,000 discount and 0% financing on its new EVs
Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as first 3-row electric SUV with 320 miles range [Images]
Toyota’s first three-row electric SUV is finally here. The 2027 Highlander EV can drive up to 320 miles on a single charge, has a built-in NACS port, and a sharp new look. The Highlander is Toyota’s most impressive electric SUV so far. Here’s our first look. Meet the three-row 2027 Toyota Highlander EV We knew… Continue reading Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as first 3-row electric SUV with 320 miles range [Images]
Hyundai is reportedly looking to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 for robotaxis
Hyundai IONIQ 5 with Waymo autonomous driving tech (Source: Hyundai) Hyundai Motor is reportedly looking to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 autonomous vehicles by 2028 in what would amount to a roughly $2.5 billion deal, and if it goes through, it would be a massive signal that the robotaxi industry is entering a new… Continue reading Hyundai is reportedly looking to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 for robotaxis