Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov laid out the clearest technical case yet for why cameras alone can’t take a self-driving system to full autonomy, arguing that “weak sensing” hits a safety ceiling long before it reaches superhuman performance.
He never said the word Tesla. But camera-only is Tesla’s entire bet, and this was a direct shot at it.
The sensor debate, from someone with 220 million…
Audi is reviving the A2 name for its new entry-level electric vehicle. With its debut just around the corner, Audi revealed a few more details about the new ultra-efficient EV.
Audi A2 e-tron is the brand’s most efficient car
After the original A2 first arrived over 25…
Segway’s new MAX G3 Plus electric scooter goes farther with more power and better safety
August 6, 2026
Segway is giving its flagship commuter scooter a big upgrade with the launch of the new MAX G3 Plus, adding a larger battery, improved safety features, and what the company says is a more honest way of measuring range.
The MAX series has long been one of the biggest names…
I drove the 2026 Model Y RWD (Standard) for about 550 km (342 miles) across a mix of highway, back roads, and city driving, and I enjoyed the efficiency and technology far more than the driving experience itself. For anyone shopping for an affordable Tesla built around the brand’s software and ecosystem, this standard trim is a real contender, but it drives more like a generic SUV than the brand…
After a gunman opened fire at a Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out with an attached Tesla Supercharger last week, EV owners flooded social media with the same suggestion: buy an EVject.
The breakaway charging connector lets you drive off while still plugged in. It sounds like an…
Aniioki’s latest 6,000W dual-motor e-bike blurs past the line so much it’s basically an electric motorcycle
August 5, 2026
If there’s one trend that has defined the direct-to-consumer e-bike industry over the last few years, it’s the relentless race toward bigger numbers. Bigger batteries. Bigger motors. Higher top speeds. And now Aniioki has unveiled what may be one of the most extreme…
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.
Below are some…
The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” BYD claims. Ahead of its official launch next month, BYD released new images, offering a look at it inside and out.
BYD Qin Max EV with Flash Charging shown in public
The new “Max” model will…
BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover Defender PHEV.
BYD reveals Ti 7 prices and specs
The seven-seat arrangement is specifically designed for the European and UK…
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into roughly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints of a front suspension component detaching while driving.
The probe covers 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y vehicles, and it centers on the front lower lateral link separating from the car.
What NHTSA is looking at
The agency’s Office of…
