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Amazon's Zoox Unveils Bidirectional Autonomous Robotaxi for Urban Cities

Zoox reveals a fully functional, purpose-built electric robotaxi designed specifically for dense urban environments. The vehicle features bidirectional driving, a 133 kWh battery, and over 100 novel safety innovations.

Volkswagen ID.4 Interior Balances Physical Controls With High-Tech Lighting

Volkswagen releases teaser images of the ID.4 electric SUV interior, showcasing a blend of touchscreens, ambient lighting, and traditional physical controls. The vehicle represents a major step in the automaker's multi-billion dollar electric mobility strategy.

Tesla Overtakes Toyota to Claim Title of World's Most Valuable Automaker

Tesla surpasses Toyota with a market capitalization of $208 billion, a massive milestone for the electric vehicle pioneer. Investors treat the company as a tech stock rather than a traditional car manufacturer, driving its valuation despite a huge gap in actual vehicle production.

Sony Unveils Vision-S Electric Car Concept at CES 2020

Sony surprises CES 2020 attendees with the Vision-S, a driverless electric sedan packed with 33 sensors and advanced entertainment tech. The vehicle serves as a rolling showcase for the electronics giant's mobility capabilities rather than a planned production model.

Chinese EV Maker Nio Lands $1 Billion From State Investors

Nio secures a $1 billion investment from Chinese state-owned entities by agreeing to move its headquarters to Hefei and relinquish a minority stake in its new Nio China business unit.

Tesla Achieves Third Consecutive Profit Despite Pandemic Disruption

Tesla earns $16 million in the first quarter by cutting operating expenses and boosting automotive margins. However, the company reports negative free cash flow amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Ford and Rivian Mutually Cancel Lincoln Electric Vehicle Program

Lincoln and Rivian scrap plans to co-develop an all-electric SUV due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The companies insist their partnership remains intact and future electric collaborations are still on the table.

Sony's Surprise EV and Samsung's Ballie Highlight CES 2020

CES 2020 delivers unexpected gadgets, including a Sony electric vehicle and a rolling Samsung companion robot. Quibi also turns heads with a unique video format that shifts between vertical and horizontal views.

Tesla Cybertruck Reaches 200,000 Refundable Orders Despite Shattered Windows

Elon Musk reveals that Tesla's Cybertruck accumulates 200,000 orders shortly after its dramatic debut. The fully refundable $100 deposits highlight intense public curiosity despite Tesla's history of delayed production timelines.

Tesla Cybertruck Preorders Surge Past 200,000 Despite Early Criticism

Tesla's unconventional Cybertruck racks up over 200,000 preorders, generating $20 million in refundable deposits and defying skeptical analysts.

Tesla Cybertruck Reaches 200,000 Reservations and $20M in Deposits

Tesla collects $20 million in refundable deposits as Cybertruck reservations quickly surpass 200,000 just days after the polarizing unveiling. Most potential buyers choose the dual-motor and tri-motor variants over the base model.

Tesla Secures 146,000 Cybertruck Reservations in First Day

Despite a polarizing design, Tesla receives 146,000 pre-orders for its newly unveiled Cybertruck. The impressive early interest values the potential sales at roughly $8 billion before options.

Tesla Unveils Surprise Electric ATV Alongside Cybertruck

Tesla reveals a functional all-electric ATV designed to pair with the Cybertruck, featuring in-bed charging capabilities.

Tesla Unveils Cybertruck With Polarizing Design and Broken Window Stunt

Tesla introduces the Cybertruck, an electric pickup with a sharp, stainless steel exterior that completely breaks from traditional truck design. The highly anticipated reveal includes an awkward moment where the vehicle's "unbreakable" windows shatter during a live demonstration.

Tesla Unveils Polarizing Steel Cybertruck With Three Motor Options

Tesla reveals the angular, cold-rolled steel Cybertruck, offering single, dual, and tri-motor variants with prices starting at $39,900. The futuristic truck features impressive towing capacity and acceleration, though production remains a couple of years away.