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Tesla Offers Autonomous Cybercab for 29990

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Customers will also need to purchase an autonomous driving subscription for the Cybercab to work, which will cost $299 per month, with the first month included for no charge. Tesla has started inviting select customers to order its Cybercab, a steering wheel-free two-seater that could be the first Level 4 autonomous vehicle people can own. The Cybercab will cost $29,990, making it Tesla's cheapest vehicle ever. Customers will also need…

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The Hoffman Badger is not your typical Tesla. A Wisconsin startup is transforming old or damaged Tesla EVs into various vehicles, from 11-seat minibuses to pickups. The Hoffman Badger, a minibus, debuted at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, showcasing its ability to use Tesla’s Superchargers and Full-Self Driving system. This slightly unconventional vehicle drove itself to the event from its Wisconsin base, utilizing Superchargers along the way, just like…

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Rivian Expands 3D Printing to Boost Production Efficiency

by Victoria Guzman

Rivian's Normal, Illinois factory adds a bay of 3D printers to enhance production efficiency. Rivian has invested over $5 million in 3D printing technology, using it to speed up development and production. The company is now scaling up its use of additive manufacturing, adding a bay of machines at its factory in Normal, Illinois. This expansion follows the successful implementation of 3D printers at its Detroit facility, where the technology…

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Tesla Offers Autonomous Cybercab for 29990

Tesla introduces autonomous Cybercab for $29,990, its cheapest vehicle with level 4...

admin • Nov 14, 2026 • Trail Reports

Tesla Offers Autonomous Cybercab for 29990

C ustomers will also need to purchase an autonomous driving subscription for the Cybercab to work, which will cost $299 per month, with the first month included for no charge. Tesla has started inviting select customers to order its...

Cybercab, a steering wheel-free two-seater that could be the first Level 4 autonomous vehicle people can own. The Cybercab will cost $29,990, making it Tesla's cheapest vehicle ever. Customers will also need to purchase an autonomous driving subscription for the...

Swiss firm unveils high-output electric asphalt paver

Ammann’s new electric asphalt paver lays 1,200 tonnes daily—matching diesel models while...

Amanda Morales • Nov 11, 2026 • Road Legends

Swiss firm unveils high-output electric asphalt paver

T he machine’s 270-kilowatt-hour battery pack, arranged in three units, enables it to operate for an entire work shift without intermediate charging. A new electric asphalt paver from Swiss manufacturer Ammann can lay down 1,200 tonnes of asphalt per...

day, matching the output of its diesel predecessors while eliminating much of the noise and emissions they produce. The eABG 4820, powered by a Volvo Penta electric powertrain, represents one of the largest electric pavers currently available, designed to meet...

BMW sells over a quarter electrified models

BMW sells over a quarter of electrified models, with 20% of global...

Victoria Guzman • Nov 7, 2026 • Gear Reviews

BMW sells over a quarter electrified models

I n Europe, nearly 35% of cars sold in the third quarter were electric vehicles, leading the way in electrification. The BMW Group's third-quarter electric vehicle sales reached 20% globally, with plug-in hybrids increasing the electrified models' share to...

27.4%. The company operates the BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce car brands. In Europe, nearly 35% of cars sold in the third quarter were electric vehicles, leading the way in electrification. Globally, electric vehicles accounted for 18.4% of the three automakers'...

Mercedes Develops New Battery Technology

Mercedes develops new battery technology to improve electric vehicle energy storage and...

Amanda Morales • Nov 4, 2026 • Rally Circuit

Mercedes Develops New Battery Technology

M ercedes-Benz introduces the Power Converter battery system. Mercedes-Benz has introduced an innovative battery system designed to transform electric vehicle energy storage. Dubbed the Power Converter, this technology allows precise management of individual cells or groups, extending overall battery...

longevity. Additionally, it supports mixed cell chemistries and varying voltages within a single pack, offering greater flexibility. The new technology is still in the development stage, but it has the potential to significantly improve the performance and efficiency of EV...