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Tesla & EVs

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Rivian’s ‘Boring’ Commercial Van Is Turning Into A Secret Weapon

Rivian's commercial van, known as the R1T's sibling, has generated $1.6 billion in revenue this year, outpacing its electric pickup truck sibling. The van's success has led to rivals retreating from the commercial electric vehicle market. Rivian's commercial van is gaining traction.

VW’s EV Factory Is Now Taking Cars Apart. There’s Money In It

Volkswagen's factory in Zwickau is now dismantling electric vehicles to recover reusable components, with a goal of processing 4,100 cars per year. The dismantled parts will be sold as used components. This is part of Volkswagen's effort to create a used-parts business.

Honda has dominated motorcycles for decades. Electric bikes are changing that

Vietnam saw a 25.9% increase in motorcycle and scooter sales in the first nine months of 2026, with electric two-wheelers accounting for 32% of new sales. Electric motorcycle sales surged 90.5% to 973,247 units. VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, has taken second place in the market, surpassing Honda.

Apple

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Apple Offers Steps to Fix Daylight Saving Time Bug on Apple Watch

Apple has published a support document to address an issue where Apple Watch displays incorrect time after daylight saving time changes. The incorrect time appears only on the Always On display when the wrist is down. Restarting the watch or switching to another watch face can resolve the issue.