GM activates vehicle-to-grid tech for EV owners to help offset AI data center energy demand
The Verge AI5 days agoBusinessGeneral Motors unveiled vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities at a San Francisco event, enabling existing EV and home energy customers to feed power back to the grid. The move is framed as a response to rapidly growing electricity demand from AI data centers straining grid stability. GM also made broader announcements around EV battery tech, energy storage, and grid resiliency.
Carvana’s Bet on Slate Could Rewrite U.S. Auto Retail Rules
INSIDE 硬塞 AI8 days agoBusinessCarvana invested in EV startup Slate and acquired dealerships, signaling a strategy beyond backing one automaker. By combining online car sales, delivery infrastructure, and dealer status, Carvana could help new brands navigate U.S. dealership rules. The move suggests Carvana may be positioning itself as a retail platform for emerging automakers, not just a used-car marketplace.
Foxconn-Backed Cavira Shows Ambition From iPhones to Electric SUVs
INSIDE 硬塞 AI9 days agoHardwareHon Hai’s Foxtron has unveiled the Cavira electric SUV, highlighting Foxconn’s move from electronics contract manufacturing into full vehicle production. The performance version reportedly accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, putting it in conversation with mainstream electric SUVs. Foreign media framed Cavira as a potential Tesla Model Y rival and a sign of Foxconn’s passenger EV ambitions.
Jony Ive’s Funky Ferrari
The Verge AI16 days agoHardwareThe Vergecast discusses Ferrari Luce, Ferrari’s first electric vehicle and one of the year’s more surprising car debuts. The piece notes that most people will never own or even sit in one, but its unusual, distinctly un-Ferrari look makes it notable. Jony Ive’s involvement adds another layer of interest around design, technology, and luxury hardware.
Europe EV Sales Surge in April as Tesla Jumps 40% and BYD Doubles Sales
INSIDE 硬塞 AI17 days agoBusinessEurope’s new-car market grew in April, supported by strong demand for electric vehicles. EV sales have now increased for 16 consecutive months, showing continued momentum in the region. Tesla sales jumped 40%, but BYD doubled sales and surpassed Tesla, highlighting the rapid expansion of Chinese EV brands in Europe.
AMG GT 4-Door: First Production EV with Silicon Anode & Axial Flux Motor
INSIDE 硬塞 AI18 days agoHardwareThe Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé has achieved a major milestone as the world's first production vehicle to feature both silicon anode batteries and axial flux motors. This marks the first commercial validation of these two advanced EV technologies. Their long-term reliability and manufacturing costs will be critical factors for wider market adoption.
Ferrari Unveils Luce, Its First EV Co-Designed by Jony Ive★ 75
INSIDE 硬塞 AI19 days agoReleaseFerrari has officially unveiled "Luce," its first-ever all-electric supercar, co-designed by former Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive. The five-seater features a striking glass cabin and a quad-motor setup. Instead of focusing solely on range, Luce prioritizes driving emotion through physical controls and amplified mechanical sounds.
European EVs Charge in 11 Mins, But Taiwan's Infrastructure Faces Plug & Speed Gaps
INSIDE 硬塞 AI20 days agoHardwareWhile next-generation EVs can achieve an 11-minute ultra-fast charge, Taiwan's infrastructure lags behind. The country faces critical gaps including a shortage of high-power DC fast chargers, the complex integration of CCS1 and CCS2 standards, and highly uneven urban-rural coverage. These bottlenecks prevent local drivers from fully utilizing advanced EV charging capabilities.