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,
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
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
There you are, motoring along in your Volvo XC90 PHEV with the Pilot Assist engaged alongside a big 18-wheeler at a comfortable 70 mph cruise when the interstate starts to slowly sweep left. From the drivers’ seat, that semi on your right looks awfully close. As the steering wheel turns
Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by CSM, where we will introduce the various measurement technologies available from Vector and CSM, and discuss when to use which tools for your software testing, ECU development, calibration and validation tasks. Join us to learn about systems
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 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,
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
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the first discount hitting Bluetti’s new Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station, which also has an additional solar bundle offer starting from $199. We also spotted the first post-tariff discount from Segway on its new Ninebot F3 Electric KickScooter to $750, as well as NIU’s
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
Tesla’s “activist shareholders” seem to be one of the biggest threats to the company and its CEO, Elon Musk, who has spoken extensively about them in recent times. They’re up to their latest bit of work against the company, suing both Tesla and Musk, accusing them of securities fraud by
Tesla has rewarded CEO Elon Musk with a massive, restricted stock package that equates to about $29 billion in shares in an effort to retain him as the head of the company. It is also a package that aims to reward Musk for leading numerous Tesla projects that have brought
