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Elon Musk confirms Tesla AI6 chip is Project Dojo’s successor

Earlier this week, reports emerged stating that Tesla has stepped back from its Project Dojo initiative. While the reports were initially framed as a negative development for the electric vehicle maker’s autonomous driving efforts, CEO Elon Musk later noted on X that Tesla was indeed halting its Dojo initiative. Elon

Tesla Model 3 filings in China show interesting hardware addition

Tesla Model 3 filings in China are showing the vehicle could get a very interesting hardware addition, one that was not included on the “Highland” update when it rolled out to customers a year and a half ago. The Model 3 Highland is Tesla’s updated version of the all-electric sedan,

5 corporate actions that will make the most impact by 2030

Sometimes it’s hard to tell what corporate actions are really making a difference. But according to a survey of more than 800 sustainability experts, these actions are the most impactful over the next five years: Tech innovation and R&D (70 percent) Corporate sustainability-linked compensation (65 percent) Commercialization of sustainability via

Toyota boosts production with Stratasys additive manufacturing

Stratasys Ltd. announced that Toyota’s production engineering group is working with Stratasys to integrate 3D printing technology into its manufacturing process. The collaboration enables the production of tools, fixtures, and jigs from initial concept to prototype within one day. Over its more than 10-year partnership with Stratasys, Toyota has used

Tesla Energy is the world’s top global battery storage system provider again

Tesla Energy held its top position in the global battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator market for the second consecutive year, capturing 15% of global market share in 2024, as per Wood Mackenzie’s latest rankings. Tesla Energy’s lead, however, is shrinking, as Chinese competitors like Sungrow are steadily increasing their

Tesla expands Robotaxi program in Austin to new riders

Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi program in Austin, Texas, as several people have received invitations to participate and take rides. Tesla first launched the Robotaxi platform on June 22. It invited a handful of people to participate in the first-ever public rides. We were lucky enough to get an invitation,

Apple announces $100B American Manufacturing Program

Production of the cover glass for iPhone and Apple Watch in Corning’s Harrodsburg, Kentucky, manufacturing facility. (Image: Apple) Apple has announced a new $100 billion commitment, adding to its U.S. investment that now totals $600 billion over the next four years. Today’s announcement includes the tech giant’s American Manufacturing Program

Forge Nano develops 100% US-sourced lithium-ion cells for Department of Defense

Forge Nano has announced the development of an 18650-format lithium-ion battery cell intended for testing by the US Department of Defense, comprised entirely of materials sourced within the United States. According to Forge Nano, this cylindrical cell is designed for high capacity and energy density and must meet US Department

Tesla Model Y L spotted testing in China as pricing estimates emerge

The Tesla Model Y L’s details have not been fully released yet, but the vehicle is already sparking a lot of interest in the EV sector. Despite being just an extended wheelbase version of Tesla’s best-selling car, after all, the Model Y L has the potential to become the company’s

As plastics treaty talks enter the final round, here’s what to expect

The plastics treaty talks that convened on August 5 in Geneva look like the last chance to deliver a meaningful global deal to stem the tide of plastic that is infiltrating our bodies, overwhelming our landfills and devastating our oceans. If successful, it would be the world’s first coordinated legal

CoreTechnologie unveils method for BIM model simplification

The Franco-German software company CoreTechnologie (CT) has introduced a methodology for automating the simplification and conversion of 3D models used in building information modeling (BIM). The latest version of the 3D_Evolution Simplifier tool includes updates aimed at improving efficiency in project development workflows. The software is intended for use by

Georgia launches free rooftop solar and EPA now wants to steal its grant money

Georgia BRIGHT, a statewide initiative to deliver affordable solar, kicked off its “No-Cost Solar Plan” in Atlanta yesterday, giving qualified homeowners a shot at roughly 400 fully prepaid rooftop-solar systems with zero upfront or maintenance costs. However, Georgia Bright’s No-Cost Solar Plan may lose its $156 million in grant money

Webinar: Two-stage AC-DC converter for battery charging applications

A virtual prototype of a battery charging design is created with SaberEXP, a piecewise linear circuit simulation tool from Synopsys. Design considerations include charging and discharging profiles, power conversion from grid (AC) to battery (DC), control algorithms are either ASIC based, or software driven. This battery charging design uses a

Tesla Cybertruck leftovers are the main course at the Supercharger Diner

Tesla Cybertruck panels that are leftover from manufacturing became the main course at the Supercharger Diner, contributing to the futuristic restaurant’s unique exterior design. The Supercharger Diner was an idea of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s in 2018, and in July 2025, it officially opened for business, serving a variety of