Toyota’s most affordable EV, which starts at about $15,000 in China, may not be so cheap overseas. The Toyota bZ3X is launching in new markets at a price nearly three times the cost, starting at almost $50,000.
Toyota’s $15,000 EV is launching overseas
GAC Toyota, Toyota’s joint venture, launched the bZ3X in China this March, a new electric SUV aimed at younger families.
The bZ3X is…
BYD is testing solid-state EV batteries in its Seal sedan with nearly 1,200 miles of range
June 24, 2025
BYD has now begun testing solid-state EV batteries in its Tesla Model 3-rivalling Seal. Initial tests suggest that the total driving range could reach nearly 1,200 miles (1,875 km).
BYD begins testing solid-state EV batteries in the Seal
It has been over a decade since BYD…
Researchers at Anthropic have uncovered a disturbing pattern of behavior in artificial intelligence systems: models from every major provider—including OpenAI, Google, Meta, and others — demonstrated a willingness to actively sabotage their employers when their goals or…
In years past, medical facilities weren’t as vulnerable as they are now; hackers had an unwritten rule not to target institutions or services where a disruption could put people in physical danger.
But that’s no longer the case: Ransomware-as-a-service has proliferated and stolen medical information has become highly monetizable, spurring threat actors to attack hospitals at unprecedented…
While many organizations are eager to explore how AI can transform their business, its success will hinge not on tools, but on how well people embrace them. This shift requires a different kind of leadership rooted in empathy, curiosity and intentionality.
Technology leaders…
'You Have No Idea What You Own': Bitcoiners Slam Sellers as BTC Wobbles Amid Middle East Conflict
June 23, 2025
Following the U.S. airstrikes against Iran on Saturday, the price of bitcoin slid beneath the $100,000 zone for the first time in 46 days. Bitcoin’s reaction has caused a wave of people to share their two cents on how BTC will continue to perform during the conflict in…
Bloomberg analysts project XRP’s ETF approval odds at 95%, igniting powerful institutional momentum poised to reshape crypto markets and thrust digital assets into mainstream financial dominance.
XRP ETF Nears SEC Approval With 95% Odds, Say Bloomberg Analysts
Mounting anticipation is sweeping across the crypto market as multiple digital assets, including XRP, edge closer to potential spot…
AUDC Pty Ltd Launches AUDD Stablecoin on Hedera Network
AUDC Pty Ltd has officially deployed its Australian Digital Dollar (AUDD) on the Hedera Network, marking a major step in its mission to create a scalable, multi-chain stablecoin for real-world and decentralized finance…
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Urban Arrow and VanMoof, testing of the Oh Wow Cycles Conductor Plus…
Tesla releases details about 'Robotaxi' launch: there's a 'safety monitor' in front seat
June 23, 2025
Tesla has released the details about its planned ‘Robotaxi’ launch in Austin, Texas, this weekend, and it’s even worse than we thought. There’s going to be a “safety monitor” in the front seat.
Over the last few weeks, we have been discussing how Tesla’s planned launch of a “Robotaxi” service was a game of smoke and mirrors, meant to improve the optics of the automaker’s…
