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Digital Trends
4 minutes ago
- Digital Trends
The week in EV tech: Ford's EV gambit and the quiet charging revolution
Welcome to Digital Trends' weekly recap of the revolutionary technology powering, connecting, and now driving next-gen electric vehicles. Ford's next big move may not quite be a moon landing, but it's at least confirmation that the electric vehicle revolution is still underway. Recommended Videos During Ford's latest earnings call, CEO Jim Farley dropped hints about an upcoming major announcement, calling it a potential 'Model T moment.' That's a bold claim—but even if it doesn't completely reshape the auto industry overnight, the automaker's next step could bring electric vehicles to a whole new crowd. At the heart of it: a new EV platform designed for affordability, scale, and range. A bit of history To understand what Ford means by a 'Model T moment,' it helps to look back. When the original Ford Model T launched in 1908, it wasn't just another car—it was a revolution. What made it revolutionary wasn't just the vehicle itself, but how it was built. Henry Ford's introduction of the moving assembly line in 1913 drastically reduced production time and costs. That allowed Ford to slash prices and make the car affordable to the average American. By the 1920s, the Model T had become the first mass-market vehicle, putting the country—and much of the world—on wheels. It's credited with democratizing mobility and transforming American society. If Ford can replicate even a fraction of that impact with its new EV platform, it could be a defining moment for the electric era. Tesla's turn… and missed opportunity? For a while, many thought Tesla would deliver the 21st-century Model T. With its early dominance, tech-forward vision, and charismatic leadership, the EV pioneer seemed destined to democratize electric driving. But somewhere along the way, Tesla's focus shifted. Prices crept upward, affordable models were delayed or canceled, and the brand leaned into performance and luxury over mass-market accessibility. Today, Tesla still leads in range and charging infrastructure—but the affordability race appears to be slipping from its grasp. Chinese manufacturers such as BYD are the uncontested global leaders, even if they're not available in the U.S. But even stateside, a long-promised $25,000 Tesla remains vaporware, while others including Ford and GM are stepping in to fill the space. In short, Tesla may have sparked the revolution, but it's no longer the only one holding the torch. The $25K EV isn't a fantasy anymore Most U.S. EVs today still carry premium price tags, even after incentives. But according to Bloomberg, Ford may be about to change that with a next-gen platform aimed at EVs priced closer to $25,000. If true, that could open the electric floodgates for millions of American drivers who've been stuck on the sidelines. And this platform wouldn't just about one flashy new car: A compact SUV, a small pickup and an entry-level Extended-Range Electric Vehicle, or EREV, are all reportedly in the works. The platform has quietly been developed by a 'skunkworks' team inside Ford—a lean, startup-style unit that's been operating under the radar. If the rumors hold, we could see production kick off as early as 2026. EREV: The best of both worlds? An EREV offers a compelling twist on hybrid technology by using electric power alone to drive the wheels, delivering a quiet, smooth ride without engine noise or gear shifts. When the battery depletes, a small gas engine kicks in—not to drive the car, but to generate electricity and extend range, easing concerns about running out of power. Plus, since EREVs can operate with smaller batteries, they often come at a lower cost, making electric driving more accessible. In a consumer study earlier this year, consulting firm McKinsey found that EREVs could be key to attract drivers hesitant to switch to pure EVs due to concerns over driving range. Ford is not the first automaker trying to ride the trend: Stellantis plans to launch the Ram 1500 Ramcharger in early 2026, and Scout Motors has also promised EREVs pickups and SUVs. In short, EREVs could be the ultimate transition vehicle for folks worried about charging deserts or long road trips. It's not flashy—it's smart. Meanwhile, charging networks are booming Despite a Trump administration freeze on federal EV charging funds, the private sector is keeping the pedal to the metal. According to EV-charging data firm Paren, the U.S. added over 4,200 new DC fast-charging ports in Q2 of 2025 alone—the biggest quarterly jump in history. That's no small feat. It's a sign that the EV ecosystem is thriving, even in a politically chilly climate. Need proof? BP Pulse just opened the largest charging hub in the U.S. at LAX airport. It's got 48 ultra-fast chargers, sleek design, 24/7 access, and it's already serving rental fleets, rideshares, and regular EV drivers alike. It's the kind of high-traffic, high-volume solution that cities across the country are starting to replicate. And that's just one example. Tesla, EVgo, Electrify America—they're all expanding, with more chargers in more places, plus new features like plug-and-charge simplicity and NACS compatibility for non-Tesla EVs. What we're seeing now is a momentum that goes beyond Washington. Automakers are still investing, consumers are still buying, and the charging infrastructure is expanding. So even if Ford's announcement later this month doesn't completely change the game, it's part of a much larger shift that already is. One where EVs become accessible, practical, and—crucially—normal.
Yahoo
33 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Bitcoin vs Stocks: Which $15,000 Investment Would Make You a Billionaire?
Imagine it's mid-2010, and you have $15,000 to invest. You're considering a new digital currency called bitcoin, trading at just 10 cents per coin, or putting your money into promising stocks like Nvidia, Tesla or Netflix. Read More: Discover Next: I asked ChatGPT to run the numbers on what might be the most expensive investment decision in modern history. The artificial intelligence's analysis reveals just how dramatically different asset classes can perform (and why timing really is everything when it comes to investing). The $15,000 Investment Scenario: Mid-2010 To make this comparison fair, ChatGPT set the investment date at mid-2010, when both bitcoin and several now-famous stocks were available. This timing is important because it represents a moment when ordinary investors could realistically have made any of these choices. The AI selected five investments that seemed promising in 2010: Bitcoin, trading at around $0.10 per coin Nvidia stock at about $2.50 (split-adjusted) Tesla, which had just gone public at $1.17 (split-adjusted) Broadcom at approximately $7.30 (adjusted for splits and mergers) Netflix at around $8.80 (adjusted for splits) Each represents $15,000 invested at that moment in time. Here's what ChatGPT discovered about where that money would be today. Find Out: Bitcoin: The $17.7 Billion Winner According to ChatGPT's calculations, bitcoin's results are nearly unbelievable. At $0.10 per bitcoin in mid-2010, your $15,000 would have purchased 150,000 coins. With bitcoin trading at approximately $117,700 today, those 150,000 coins would be worth $17.655 billion. 'Yes, this investment would have made you a multibillionaire,' ChatGPT confirmed, adding that bitcoin is the only asset in this comparison that achieved billionaire status. This represents a return of over 1,000,000% — turning every dollar invested into more than $1 million. Nvidia: The Stock Market's Best Performer Still Falls Short Nvidia has been the poster child for stock market success in recent years, especially with the AI boom. ChatGPT's analysis shows it was indeed the best-performing stock in our comparison. Your $15,000 would have bought 6,000 shares at $2.50 each in 2010. With Nvidia currently trading around $175.50, those shares would be worth $1.053 million today. 'Even accounting for stock splits and exact timing, Nvidia grows to around $5-6.7 million at best,' ChatGPT wrote, acknowledging that different timing within 2010 could have yielded slightly better results. Still, even the most optimistic Nvidia scenario falls dramatically short of billionaire status. Tesla: From IPO to Millions, Not Billions Tesla's initial public offering in June 2010 created early investor opportunities that ChatGPT calculated would have been impressive — just not billionaire-level impressive. At Tesla's split-adjusted IPO price of $1.17, your $15,000 would have purchased approximately 12,820 shares. With Tesla trading around $328 today, that position would be worth about $4.2 million. 'Best estimates suggest Tesla would yield around $3.6-4.2 million on $15,000,' ChatGPT concluded, noting that Tesla's volatility could have affected results depending on exact purchase timing. Netflix: The Streaming Pioneer's Solid but Not Spectacular Returns Netflix represented the streaming revolution that was just beginning in 2010. ChatGPT's analysis shows it would have been a good investment — but nowhere near life-changing money. Your $15,000 would have bought roughly 1,705 shares at $8.80 each. With Netflix currently around $1,176 per share, those shares would be worth approximately $2 million today. 'Best case scenario: around $1.3-2 million,' ChatGPT estimated, accounting for Netflix's various ups and downs over the past 15 years. Not chump change, but not billions. Broadcom: The Forgotten Semiconductor Play Broadcom, while less famous than Nvidia, was another semiconductor stock available in 2010. ChatGPT calculated it would have been the worst performer in this group. At $7.30 per share, your $15,000 would have purchased about 2,055 shares. With Broadcom trading around $293.36 today, that investment would be worth roughly $603,000. 'Realistic return: around $1.7 million max (including reinvestment/dividends),' ChatGPT wrote, suggesting that dividend reinvestment could have improved results somewhat. The Reality Check: Why Almost Nobody Became a Bitcoin Billionaire While ChatGPT confirmed that bitcoin was the only path to billionaire status, the AI also provided crucial context about why so few people actually achieved these returns. 'Bitcoin's rise was incredibly volatile, and few investors held on through multiple 80%+ crashes,' ChatGPT warned. 'Stocks, while slower, offered more stable growth.' The psychological challenge of holding bitcoin through its numerous boom-bust cycles cannot be overstated. Bitcoin crashed over 80% at least three times during this 15-year period. Most investors who bought at $0.10 probably sold long before bitcoin reached $117,700. What This Means for Today's Investors ChatGPT's analysis reveals several important lessons for modern investors: Hindsight is not an investment strategy: While bitcoin clearly won this historical comparison, trying to find the 'next bitcoin' is essentially gambling, not investing. Diversification matters: Even the best-performing traditional stocks 'only' returned millions rather than billions. But millions in returns from a $15,000 investment represents life-changing money for most people. Volatility is the price of potential: bitcoin's path to billions involved gut-wrenching volatility that would have tested any investor's resolve. Traditional investments still work: While stocks didn't create billionaires, turning $15,000 into several million dollars over 15 years represents excellent investment performance by any reasonable standard. The Broader Investment Implications ChatGPT's comparison illustrates why investment advisors typically recommend diversified portfolios rather than betting everything on single assets, even promising ones. Let's break it down. If you had split your $15,000 five ways in 2010, putting $3,000 into each investment, you'd have: $3.531 billion from Bitcoin $200,000-1.3 million from Nvidia $720,000-840,000 from Tesla $120,000-340,000 from Broadcom $260,000-400,000 from Netflix Even with 80% of your portfolio in stocks that 'underperformed,' you'd still be a billionaire thanks to that small bitcoin allocation. It (quite literally) pays to diversify. Why Timing Really Is Everything ChatGPT's analysis used mid-2010 as the investment date, but small timing differences could have dramatically affected results. Bitcoin was virtually worthless in early 2010 but had already begun rising by year-end. Similarly, Tesla's IPO timing, Nvidia's various product cycles and Netflix's streaming transition all created windows where earlier or later investments could have yielded different results. The Bottom Line on Billionaire-Making Investments According to ChatGPT's analysis, if your goal was becoming a billionaire from a $15,000 investment in 2010, bitcoin was the only known path to that outcome. Even the decade's best-performing stocks delivered 'only' multi-million dollar returns. But the AI's analysis also reveals why chasing these extreme outcomes is probably the wrong approach for most investors. The stocks in this comparison all delivered life-changing returns while offering more stability and predictability than bitcoin's wild ride. As ChatGPT wrote, bitcoin's success required not just picking the right asset, but having the psychological fortitude to hold through multiple crashes that would have tested any investor's resolve. For today's investors, the lesson isn't to search for the next bitcoin — it's to build diversified portfolios that can capture strong returns while managing the very real risks that come with chasing billionaire-level gains. Not as fun as making millions — or billions — but a worthy goal, nonetheless. More From GOBankingRates Mark Cuban Warns of 'Red Rural Recession' -- 4 States That Could Get Hit Hard 10 Used Cars That Will Last Longer Than the Average New Vehicle 10 Cars That Outlast the Average Vehicle This article originally appeared on Bitcoin vs Stocks: Which $15,000 Investment Would Make You a Billionaire? Sign in to access your portfolio
Bloomberg
35 minutes ago
- Bloomberg
Korea's SK On Aims to Best Rivals With Next-Generation Batteries
SK Innovation Co. 's battery unit plans to accelerate development of cutting-edge technologies in partnership with US and European carmakers, its R&D chief said, aiming to win back market share from peers in China and South Korea. SK On is focused on honing its edge in thermal management technology, such as immersion cooling designed to boost the efficiency of batteries for AI data centers, energy storage systems and electric vehicles, Park Kisoo, head of the company's research and development arm, said in an interview. The battery specialist already is in talks with Ford Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor Co. to collaborate on the cutting-edge tech, he said.
