Toyota shuts down the idea of a RAV4 EV, says to try this electric SUV instead
Toyota shuts down the idea of a RAV4 EV, says to try this electric SUV instead

Toyota has no plans to launch an EV version, but the RAV4’s chief engineer said you can try its updated electric SUV instead.

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Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery is fraud, says insider, Donut Lab denies
Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery is fraud, says insider, Donut Lab denies

Donut Lab’s miraculous solid state battery, promising energy density, charging and durability numbers unseen by the industry, has been subject to a criminal complaint in Finland from an insider who says it doesn’t live up to the public promises Donut L…

Gas prices got you down? Learn about EVs at Drive Electric events this week
Gas prices got you down? Learn about EVs at Drive Electric events this week

It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. And it couldn’t come at a better time, as gas prices are spiking through the roof worldwide – which EV drivers haven’t had to …

Anthropic launches Claude design to simplify visual creation with AI

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, an AI tool that helps users create prototypes, presentations, and visual assets through simple prompts.

Dairy Queen is putting an AI chatbot in its drive-thrus
Dairy Queen is putting an AI chatbot in its drive-thrus

Dairy Queen is becoming the latest fast food chain to get in on AI, as it’s bringing a chatbot to dozens of its drive-thrus across the US and Canada. It aims to help speed up drive-thru service and “encourage customers to add more food to their orders,” according to The Wall Street Journal. Following a […]

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Kia is launching a new high-volume electric SUV following the EV5’s success
Kia is launching a new high-volume electric SUV following the EV5’s success

The EV5 is expected to be among Kia’s best-selling vehicles. Following its initial success, Kia revealed plans to introduce a new high-volume electric SUV. Here’s what we know about the new EV so far.

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Major e-bike company set to launch semi-solid-state battery electric bicycles
Major e-bike company set to launch semi-solid-state battery electric bicycles

Late last year, I had the chance to check out the world’s first semi-solid-state batteries designed for electric bicycles. At EICMA 2025, I visited T&D, an electric mobility company that was spun out of e-bike component maker Bafang (and founded by…

A giant cell tower is going to space this weekend
A giant cell tower is going to space this weekend

This weekend’s scheduled Blue Origin rocket launch is rather momentous. Success would signal an end to SpaceX’s monopoly on reusable orbital launch vehicles, and set up a three-way race to make that “No Service” indicator on your phone disappear forever. On Sunday morning, Jeff Bezos’ massive New Glenn rocket is scheduled to launch with the […]

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 takes aim at low-light video and fast action

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 adds a 1-inch sensor, 4K at 240fps, smarter tracking, and built-in storage, giving pocket-sized video shooters a more capable tool for low-light scenes, action clips, and faster everyday shooting.

Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced leak hints at a launch just weeks away

Ubisoft’s long-rumored Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced is reportedly set for a July 9 launch, with the official reveal reportedly pushed back by just a week.