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Technology

Ford Fathom: the cheapest American electric vehicle with the ability to power a home

Ford has announced the Fathom electric pickup, priced from $28,350, which will become the most affordable American electric vehicle with the ability to power a home. The company also introduced two new chargers, cutting their cost by 50–60% compared with previous models, making it easier to integrate electric vehicles into home energy systems and virtual power plants. Despite the lower equipment price, installation costs may remain high, reaching $10,000.

Bekzod Nazarov
2 min read
Technology

Moscow Tests Mobile Robot for Charging Electric Vehicles

Rosatom and the Moscow Department of Transport have begun testing a mobile charging station at a parking lot on Triumfalnaya Square. The robot, with a 74.6 kWh battery, supports charging up to 60 kW and is summoned via the Moskva Metro app; for now it is operated by an engineer, with autonomous movement planned for the future.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Economy

EV boom saved six European countries almost €2 billion on oil imports since the war with Iran began

Ember's analysis showed that from March to August 2026, electric vehicles displaced about 200 million barrels of oil worth $20 billion. The largest savings went to China ($14 billion), EU countries saved $3.1 billion. Denmark leads in the share of displaced oil relative to national consumption. The rise in oil prices is linked to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

China Launches the Three-Wheeled Electric Vehicle Telufu GT5

The Chinese market has introduced the electric tricycle Telufu GT5 with two front wheels and one rear wheel. The vehicle is equipped with a 10-horsepower motor, reaches up to 70 km/h, and travels about 250 km on a charge. The manufacturer is a company from the city of Linyi in Shandong province; the price is about 360 thousand rubles.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
Technology

GM unveils fourth-generation EV platform focused on computing and AI

At the annual GM Forward event in New York, GM announced a fourth-generation EV platform: a Central Compute Unit (CCU) 40 times more powerful than previous systems, a 30% reduction in wiring, a launch with the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028, and hands-off, eyes-off highway autonomous driving. The company also intends to halve its development cycle, competing with Chinese automakers.

Bekzod Nazarov
3 min read
Technology

Honda to test road that charges electric vehicles while driving

Honda, together with construction companies Taisei Corporation and Taisei Rotec, has been developing Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) technology since 2021 — wireless power delivery to electric vehicles via devices embedded under the road surface. Tests are planned no earlier than April 2027, and the test road section must be built by the end of 2026.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
Economy

GM to close battery assembly plant near Detroit — company ties it to lease expiration, not EV strategy

GM confirmed the closure of the Brownstown Battery Assembly plant south of Detroit, where batteries were assembled for the Cadillac Celestiq and Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. A company spokesperson said the decision is not related to the EV strategy: GM leased the facility, and the lease is expiring. Employees and work will be transferred to other GM facilities.

Bekzod Nazarov
2 min read
Technology

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian goes beyond EV manufacturing

RJ Scaringe is turning Rivian into a technology supplier: in-house AI models, autonomous driving with Uber, a custom chip with Arm and TSMC, a $5.8 billion JV with VW, and robotics. Also: deals of the week, Waymo's expansion into Canada, Tesla Roadster's stunt, and a Porsche Macan EV review.

Sardor Qodirov
4 min read
Technology

Paris Motor Show 2026: Renault and Citroën unveil electric concepts based on classic models

At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, European manufacturers including Renault, Citroën and Fiat presented electric concepts inspired by historic models. Renault showed the E-Space — a reimagining of the 1984 family car with six seats in three rows — while Citroën is working on reviving the 2CV as an affordable car. The show runs until 18 October.

Sardor Qodirov
1 min read
Technology

Tesla Unveils Second-Generation Roadster with 'Flight' Versions

Nearly nine years after its announcement, Tesla has officially shown the second-generation Roadster electric sports car. The October 15 presentation at the SpaceX rocket test site in Texas took the form of a stunt show: the car, driverless and in autonomous mode, flipped on a ramp, hovered in the air, and jumped over a row of Tesla cars and a Semi truck.

Sardor Qodirov
2 min read
Economy

Chinese brands are displacing Western leaders in the consumer electronics market

Chinese companies — from DJI and Insta360 to BYD and robot vacuum makers — are capturing an ever larger share of the global consumer technology market. GoPro, which once controlled more than 70% of the action camera market, was rescued from bankruptcy in September. Experts link China's success to fierce domestic competition, integrated supply chains and low costs, but trust problems persist: more than 90% of Europeans do not trust Chinese companies with their data.

Nilufar Karimova
4 min read
World

VW recalls thousands of electric vehicles over battery fire risk

Volkswagen is conducting recall campaigns due to defective battery cells: around 22,000 ID.4 vehicles are affected in the US, campaigns have already been launched in the US and the UK, and a recall in Germany is being prepared. According to Handelsblatt, the recall may cover ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID Buzz and Cupra Born models from 2023–2025, but the group does not confirm this list. Owners are advised to charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80%.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Technology

Tesla to Unveil New Generation of Roadster Sports Car on October 15

Tesla will hold a presentation of the second-generation electric sports car Roadster on October 15, first shown in November 2017. The event was moved from October 1 due to an unfavorable weather forecast. A version with SpaceX technology is possible, but its specifications have not been officially confirmed; the timing of production and deliveries remains unknown.

Sardor Qodirov
2 min read
Technology

Tesla Unveils Second-Generation Flying Roadster with SpaceX Technologies

At an event near Waco, Texas, Elon Musk presented the redesigned Tesla Roadster with cold-gas thrusters from SpaceX. The car drove along an inverted ramp, performed a trick in the air, and jumped over other Tesla vehicles. Claimed figures include 0–60 mph in under one second, a range of over 300 miles, and a top speed above 230 mph. Production is scheduled for 2028; deposits range from $50,000 to $250,000.

Sardor Qodirov
4 min read