What Rivian’s New Vehicle AI Is All About And How It’s Taking On Tesla

With the R2, Rivian’s new AI promises to put its vehicles on more competitive ground with Tesla. Here’s what consumers can expect.

Tenways nearly perfects the shareable city e-bike
Tenways nearly perfects the shareable city e-bike

Good electric bikes are expensive. So why not buy one and share it? That’s the idea behind the Tenways CGO Compact e-bike I’ve been sharing with my wife and teenage daughter for the last two weeks. It adapts in seconds without any tools to comfortably fit riders of varying heights thanks to its low-entry frame, […]

FedEx will refund customers for Trump’s tariffs — if there ever are any refunds
FedEx will refund customers for Trump’s tariffs — if there ever are any refunds

FedEx plans to pass along any refunds resulting from the Supreme Court’s ruling that some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are “illegal.” In a statement on its website, FedEx notes that while “no refund process has been established by the courts,” the company will reimburse shippers and consumers impacted by tariffs if it gets its […]

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Self-driving truck startup Einride raises $113M PIPE ahead of public debut

Self-driving trucks startup Einride has raised an oversubscribed $113 million PIPE in advance of its SPAC merger scheduled for early 2026.

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Auto Investments Shift To Fewer, But Bigger, Projects, Report Says

The auto industry is seeing fewer, but larger, factory investments, a new report says

Solving The Data Bottleneck For Physical AI

Data is the life-blood of physical AI. Collecting real-life data is expensive. Generative AI and diffusion to create synthetic data in a can solve this bottleneck.

The Cheapest 2026 EV Is Here: How The 2027 Chevy Bolt Price Stacks Up

The 2027 Chevy Bolt is the cheapest EV in 2026 and a strong contender for the best bang-for-the-buck electric vehicle. And adds to General Motors large stable of EVs.

Waymo to begin testing in Chicago and Charlotte

Waymo this week will begin mapping and collecting data in Chicago and Charlotte. The move comes as Waymo announces it is currently operating its robotaxis fully autonomously in 10 US cities.