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BYD says its cast aluminum frame is lighter, tougher, and safer than steel

2 June 2026 at 21:40

If you’re from Pittsburgh, you may want to sit down for this one: global EV sales leader BYD claims the aluminum frame that underpins its new Yangwang U8L SUV passes a brutal, 12 ton lift test – despite weighing over 100 lbs. less than a comparable steel frame.

Tesla’s β€˜Full Self-Driving’ fraud lawsuit gets first hearing in China β€” 10 owners seek $583K

30 May 2026 at 17:20

A Beijing court held its first hearing in a consumer fraud lawsuit against Tesla over its β€œFull Self-Driving” software, with 10 owners seeking more than 3.95 million yuan ($583,000) in damages.

The case, which we first covered when it was filed last September, has grown from 7 to 10 plaintiffs and marks China’s first collective legal challenge targeting Tesla’s FSD promises.

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Robotaxi has the wrong kind of momentum, but wind, and solar are doing GREAT

27 May 2026 at 23:29

On today’s momentous episode of Quick Charge, we are all about momentum, with solid-state EV batteries gaining ground in China as wind and solar continuing to grow in the US while Tesla’s self-driving Robotaxi fleet, well – doesn’t.

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