Slate S1 vs. Ford Maverick: the under-$30K truck showdown
The tiny-truck niche is about to get its first electric entrant. Slate Auto’s newly revealed S1 pickup, confirmed this month by the company and detailed in a Car and Driver…
Bezos-Backed EV Targets the Market with a $25K Electric Pickup
A surprise name has entered the race to build truly affordable electric vehicles, and it carries some heavyweight backing. Slate Auto, a young California startup quietly financed by Amazon founder…
Coolest Solar Outdoor Gadgets of 2025
Just five years ago, solar gadgets were limited to camping lights, torches, and chargers. Fast forward to today, and there’s an impressive range of outdoor-friendly solar-powered tech—from solar ovens and…
The Energy Challenge of AI – and Emerging Solutions
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping many sectors of the global economy — and with it, the energy landscape.While AI brings transformative potential, its massive energy needs,…
A Round-Up Of CATL’s New Battery Technology
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer, has announced several significant technological advancements that may influence the next phase of electric vehicle development. At its…




