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We’re expecting fresh electrics from Rivian, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, and newcomer Slate, among others. Here are the EVs arriving this year that we’re most excited about.
The Chinese automaker is racing ahead of global competitors—but don’t expect to see those gains in the US anytime soon.
The new C-HR+ arrives in Europe as Toyota’s longest-range electric vehicle, with a WLTP range of up to 607 km (377 miles). more…
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab update, and more. more…
The ultra-luxurious Genesis electric SUV will arrive later this year as the first vehicle to feature “Connect W,” a high-tech new system that’s expected to take the driving experience to the next level. more…
Is all hope lost for the future of the news media in the U.S.? There’s reason to be optimistic, two experts say, though new models for disseminating factual information are sorely needed and it’s worth paying attention to how younger Americans consume news. “We have to do something radically different,” said Chris Licht, founding partner and CEO of CLC Partners and a former executive at CNN and other TV networks, speaking at the Fast Company Grill at SXSW. “Millions of people get their news and information from people who are actually giving their opinions.” He added: “[We’ve] got to focus on, in this modern media world, separating those two things again.” While untangling news and opinion could help to regain trust, Licht also envisions something like “Uber for the news business,” such that reporters are paid for newsgathering and the information of facts is available to consumers as something like a utility. “I think technology is going to pla
As business soars, Palantir is doubling down on a vision of AI built for battlefield advantage—and attracting customers who agree.
China is moving ahead with the next generation of electric vehicle batteries, promising to be more efficient, safer, and lower cost. After another breakthrough, sodium-ion batteries for passenger EVs are nearing mass production. more…
The WIRED Reviews team has kids, and we tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.
There’s a growing push in the US to rethink what a “car” really needs to be, as more Americans than ever embrace alternatives from e-bikes to golf carts, among other car alternatives. Wink Motors is the latest company betting that smaller, slower, and cheaper might actually be the smarter answer for a lot of drivers. But Wink has a different approach, focusing on those who want to retain the benefits of a traditional car without all the extra cost or hassle. more…
Firewire makes the most innovative surfboards in the industry. This winter, I tried the Neutrino, Machado, and Revo Max to see if they're worth the hype.
Corsair's updated 4000D is one of the best cases you can buy, even if I still love the old one.
The ActiveBreeze smart bed cools from within, pairing airflow tech with surprisingly detailed sleep data.
This week I want to look at where we are with psychedelics, the mind-altering substances that have somehow made the leap from counterculture to major focus of clinical research. Compounds like psilocybin—which is found in magic mushrooms—are being explored for all sorts of health applications, including treatments for depression, PTSD, addiction, and even obesity. Over…