GM doubles down on Mexico, “no plans” to move EV production to US

Chevy Equinox with “Mexico” sepia filter. Despite the will-they, won’t-they uncertainty surrounding the future of tariffs and union jobs and – let’s face it – just about everything else in every industry these days, GM says it has no plans to move production of its Ultium-based EVs from Mexico to the US. GM has exclusively produced electric… Continue reading GM doubles down on Mexico, “no plans” to move EV production to US

Tesla settles another wrongful death lawsuit that has big implications

Tesla has settled another wrongful death lawsuit, and it has significant implications based on Tesla’s legal strategy of not settling unless it is at fault. Admitting a mistake is difficult. We humans are not good at it, which is why I respected Elon Musk when he said that Tesla wouldn’t seek victory in “just” legal… Continue reading Tesla settles another wrongful death lawsuit that has big implications

Clean Technica: Police Department Saves Thousands Of Dollars Each Month Using Electric Vehicles003979

Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! A recent news story highlighted how the Bargersville, Indiana Police Department is saving a lot of money by using electric vehicles instead of gas-powered ones. Electric motors… Continue reading Clean Technica: Police Department Saves Thousands Of Dollars Each Month Using Electric Vehicles003979

Elon Musk Reportedly Now Privately Admitting He’s Out of His Depth

Who could have seen this one coming? DOGE Days Elon Musk still hasn’t publicly admitted that his days as the White House’s chief hatchet man are numbered — but behind the scenes, he’s apparently singing a different tune. According to a source familiar with Musk’s thinking who spoke to the Washington Post on condition of anonymity, the… Continue reading Elon Musk Reportedly Now Privately Admitting He’s Out of His Depth

OpenAI’s Hot New AI Has an Embarrassing Problem

How have we not solved this yet?! Bucking the Trend OpenAI launched its latest AI reasoning models, dubbed o3 and o4-mini, last week. According to the Sam Altman-led company, the new models outperform their predecessors and “excel at solving complex math, coding, and scientific challenges while demonstrating strong visual perception and analysis.” But there’s one… Continue reading OpenAI’s Hot New AI Has an Embarrassing Problem

The ACLU Is Suing the Government to Get Access to DOGE Records

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the US Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In its lawsuit, the ACLU accuses the agencies of violating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by ignoring the ACLU’s requests and subsequent appeals for information concerning the so-called Department… Continue reading The ACLU Is Suing the Government to Get Access to DOGE Records

Rivian elects Cohere’s CEO to its board in latest signal the EV maker is bullish on AI

Aidan Gomez, the co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, has joined the board of EV maker Rivian, according to a regulatory filing. The appointment is the latest sign that Rivian sees promises in applying AI to its own venture while positioning itself as a software leader — and even provider — within the… Continue reading Rivian elects Cohere’s CEO to its board in latest signal the EV maker is bullish on AI

DHL halts international deliveries to US consumers worth over $800

Dropping the bar requiring formal clearances from $2,500 to $800 is causing ‘multi-day transit delays.’ Dropping the bar requiring formal clearances from $2,500 to $800 is causing ‘multi-day transit delays.’ Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in… Continue reading DHL halts international deliveries to US consumers worth over $800

Feds accuse Uber of charging customers for subscriptions without consent

The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against Uber, alleging the ride-hail and delivery giant charged customers for its Uber One subscription service without their consent. The lawsuit also claims Uber failed to deliver the savings promised in its subscription service and made it unreasonably difficult for users to cancel despite its “cancel anytime”… Continue reading Feds accuse Uber of charging customers for subscriptions without consent

The best Bluetooth trackers of 2025: Expert tested

If you’ve ever lost your phone, keys, wallet, or even your dog, a Bluetooth tracker is a must. These small devices attach to almost anything — a keychain, remote, your pet’s collar, or even your child’s backpack — so you can track their location on your phone at all times. With so many options on the… Continue reading The best Bluetooth trackers of 2025: Expert tested