On today’s bitterly cold episode of Quick Charge, Elon says the chip he said was ready six months ago isn’t actually ready, Chinese carmakers make a deal with Canada, and a series of new, real-world studies prove that EVs will save your fleet money over diesel, even in the most extreme cold weather use cases.… Continue reading Tesla AI5 is late, Canada gets Chinese cars, and EV beats diesel in extreme cold
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Clean Technica: (Another) Record Month for EV Sales in China!004331
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BEVs represented 35% of the total Chinese car market in December. We saw plugins score another million-plus sales in December, reaching a record 1.34 million units (in a 2.26-million-unit overall market, down a harsh 14% YoY). Last month’s result put plugin vehicles’ market share at… Continue reading Clean Technica: (Another) Record Month for EV Sales in China!004331
Scientists Suddenly Discover That Cow Tools Are Real
After more than forty years, a bizarre panel from “The Far Side” comic strip has finally become prophecy. The cartoon depicts a strangely eye-less, bipedal cow standing in front of a bench of oddly-shaped objects, with the caption “Cow tools,” and no further context. The “joke” — that cows are too stupid to make practical… Continue reading Scientists Suddenly Discover That Cow Tools Are Real
Super Savings on This Unique Air Fryer That Cooks Food in Heatproof Glass
Want to be the hero of your next Super Bowl party? Check out the Ninja Crispi Portable Glass Air Fryer, an intriguing twist on the air fryer that’s a perfect option for air frying your favorite frozen snacks at your next potluck—it’ll help you win the day by frying up a batch of wings at… Continue reading Super Savings on This Unique Air Fryer That Cooks Food in Heatproof Glass
7 Best All-Clad Deals From the Factory Seconds Sale (2026)
All-Clad Deals used to be difficult to find, but thankfully, the Factory Seconds Sale has come back around for a little while. These sales tend to only last for a few days—this one expires at midnight tomorrow, January 21—though they sometimes are extended. In any case, these sales offer a reliable way to score a… Continue reading 7 Best All-Clad Deals From the Factory Seconds Sale (2026)
Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case
Luminar founder and former CEO Austin Russell has agreed to accept an electronic subpoena for information on his phone related to the company, as part of the lidar maker’s ongoing bankruptcy proceeding, per a new filing Tuesday. Russell now has seven days to file a motion to quash the subpoena, or object to it —… Continue reading Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case
I asked six popular AIs the same trick questions, and every one of them hallucinated
Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways AI hallucinations persist, but accuracy is improving across major tools. Simple questions still expose surprising and inconsistent AI errors. Always verify AI answers, especially for facts, images, and legal info. One of the most frustrating flaws of today’s… Continue reading I asked six popular AIs the same trick questions, and every one of them hallucinated
I spent $30 on this bizarre magnetic keychain flashlight, and it’s a surprise hit
Olight iUltra keychain LED flashlight ZDNET’s key takeaways A tiny keychain flashlight that’s built with toughness and simplicity in mind Pull off the magnetic base to activate a 90-foot beam Built-in USB-C connector for easy charging. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. A keychain is a tough environment for any gadget.… Continue reading I spent $30 on this bizarre magnetic keychain flashlight, and it’s a surprise hit
Toyota takes aim at a new EV market with the Urban Cruiser Ebella electric SUV
Toyota is entering unfamiliar territory with the Urban Cruiser Ebella, its first EV in India. The midsize electric SUV is now available to order, offering a driving range of up to 543 km (337 miles) and prices are expected to start at just Rs 19 lakh ($21,000) Toyota opens orders for the Urban Cruiser Ebella… Continue reading Toyota takes aim at a new EV market with the Urban Cruiser Ebella electric SUV
Tesla tells customers ‘one-time’ FSD transfer ends this quarter, but we’ve heard that before
Tesla is once again telling customers that the window to transfer their Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to a new vehicle is closing at the end of the quarter. While the automaker is framing this as the “last” chance, the history of this program suggests it is being used more as a quarterly demand lever than… Continue reading Tesla tells customers ‘one-time’ FSD transfer ends this quarter, but we’ve heard that before