Mahindra and Lightweighting: Solid Steel To Nimble Aluminum

Over the past two decades, Mahindra has systematically reengineered its powertrain architectures — spanning internal combustion engines (ICEs) and electric drivetrains — to slash weight, boost thermal efficiency, and future-proof platforms for stringent regulations like India’s BS6 and upcoming CAFE norms. This lightweighting journey wasn’t driven by a single breakthrough but by a meticulous, phased… Continue reading Mahindra and Lightweighting: Solid Steel To Nimble Aluminum

Wasn’t Tesla supposed to start making a more affordable model 2 days from now?

For the better part of a year, Tesla has been promising “more affordable models” to replace the cancelled “Model 2.” The new models were supposed to go into production in the next 2 days, but it sure feels like that might not happen, because nobody’s heard anything at all about them. For several years now,… Continue reading Wasn’t Tesla supposed to start making a more affordable model 2 days from now?

Tesla says it made its first driverless delivery of a new car to a customer

A Tesla logo outside the company’s Tilburg Factory and Delivery Center. Karol Serewis | Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the automaker completed its first driverless delivery of a new car to a customer, routing a Model Y SUV from the company’s Austin, Texas, Gigafactory to an apartment building in the area on June… Continue reading Tesla says it made its first driverless delivery of a new car to a customer

Tesla says it delivered its first car autonomously from factory to customer

The milestone was achieved a day early. But Tesla’s robotaxis still require safety monitors and remote supervisors. The milestone was achieved a day early. But Tesla’s robotaxis still require safety monitors and remote supervisors. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has… Continue reading Tesla says it delivered its first car autonomously from factory to customer

New Volvo EX60 electric SUV: latest details and confirmed reveal date

Volvo hasn’t confirmed whether the advanced LiDAR driver-assistance tech on the flagship EX90 will filter down to ‘lesser’ models, such as the forthcoming EX60. Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Erik Severinson did, however, tell us that the brand is experimenting with “different kinds of [safety] sensors going forward”. Volvo’s next-generation SPA3 platform As well as… Continue reading New Volvo EX60 electric SUV: latest details and confirmed reveal date

Elon Musk claims Tesla delivered its first car fully autonomously from factory to customer

Elon Musk claims Tesla has delivered its first car fully autonomously from the factory to a customer’s home “across town.” If true, I’d argue that this is actually a bigger deal than its “Robotaxi” with supervisors, but there are still questions about the value of such a system. The Tesla CEO announced on X: The… Continue reading Elon Musk claims Tesla delivered its first car fully autonomously from factory to customer