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Tesla ramps production of its 'new' models at Giga Texas

I bought a Tesla without having perhaps the biggest advantage of owning an electric vehicle: home charging. People told me it could be done, others said it eliminated the purpose of owning an EV. I knew I wanted a Tesla, and I knew I could probably get away with not

Elon Musk highlights the biggest flaw in X’s monetization program

Elon Musk has admitted that X’s creator payout system isn’t living up to expectations, and he has highlighted the current system’s biggest flaw.  Amidst complaints about low and inconsistent payments, the platform’s owner acknowledged that X has been “underpaying and not allocating payment accurately enough.” Musk also stated that YouTube

Tesla ownership without home charging: Here’s how it’s done

I bought a Tesla without having perhaps the biggest advantage of owning an electric vehicle: home charging. People told me it could be done, others said it eliminated the purpose of owning an EV. I knew I wanted a Tesla, and I knew I could probably get away with not

Survey says: North America lags the rest of the world on value-chain data

North American firms lag their counterparts around the world in the use of higher-quality Scope 3 data, a survey of more than 1,200 professionals from close to 100 countries shows. The survey, conducted by the MIT Sustainable Supply Chain Lab, included responses from professionals working in supply chain, procurement, logistics,

AM General partners to develop autonomous Army logistics vehicle

AM General has formed a collaborative agreement with renowned autonomous solutions provider, Carnegie Robotics, and leading developer of crewed and uncrewed military ground vehicles, Textron Systems, to design and deliver an autonomous platform for the U.S. Army’s Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-MET) program. This next-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV)

Enhancing EV battery packs with foams, adhesives and high-performance thermal materials

Effective thermal management is one of the most critical aspects of EV battery pack design. Engineers must not only ensure efficient heat dissipation during charging and discharging cycles but also maintain uniform temperature across all cells to optimize performance and extend battery life. This requires integrating advanced materials—such as flame-retardant

Tesla launches new interior option for rare Model Y trim

Tesla has launched a new interior option for the rare Model Y L trim that is available only in China, marking the first new color for the inside of a vehicle in some time. Tesla has traditionally stuck with either Black or White interior options with the Model 3 and

How L’Oreal links environmental goals to new product innovation

One of L’Oreal’s most complex environmental goals is a push to replace petrochemicals — widely used in cosmetics for their moisturizing and blending properties — by relying on plants, minerals and recycled materials for 95 percent of its ingredients by 2030.  As of the French conglomerate’s latest progress report, for

New open-source tool for multi-material DfAM

Graded lattice with soft/rigid regions. (IMAGE: University of Colorado Boulder) In an age where the DMCA reigns and it seems as though there’s an app for everything and everything has an app, it’s easy to forget that open source software still exists. More importantly, it’s still the basis for numerous

OMI brings hybrid tech to off-road vehicles

OMI’s Fusion Drive is a hybrid powertrain designed to optimize power and efficiency in challenging off-road conditions. Charged recently chatted with Paul Brewster, Chief Sales Officer at OMI, to learn more. Rather than simply chasing novelty, OMI is a pragmatic innovator, creating systems designed to tackle real-world challenges. The Fusion

Tesla mulls revamping $25k car, strange report claims

Tesla is reportedly mulling the potential revamp of its $25,000 vehicle project, a strange report claims. It seems unlikely, especially since Tesla launched two new, more affordable models last week with the Model 3 and Model Y Standard trims. However, a report from European media outlet 36kr claims Tesla has started

Tesla China comeback: Retail sales hit second-highest month of 2025

Tesla’s retail sales in China climbed to 71,525 vehicles in September, the company’s second-highest monthly total this year, as per data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).  The result reflects a steady rebound, narrowing Tesla’s year-on-year sales decline to just 0.93%, while showing a 25% jump from August’s weaker

Tesla launches new color from Gigafactory Berlin

Tesla has launched a new color at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany, home of the company’s “world-class paint shop,” as Elon Musk once called it. Bringing a new color to Tesla’s Model Y, there are now five available colors for those who will receive a vehicle from Gigafactory Berlin, with four

4D_Additive integrates with Phasio for automated 3D printing

CoreTechnologie’s 4D_Additive 3D printing software has been integrated into the Phasio order management platform, allowing direct transfer of manufacturing data. The update, using the new 4dam file format and automatic build job functions in version 1.7, can reduce preparation time by 40% to 60%. Caption: Phasio and CoreTechnologie ensure seamless

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