Lucid

Rivian and Lucid, two leading American EV startups, have released their latest quarterly earnings, and the results are being read as a scoreboard for the broader race among electric vehicle newcomers. Coverage is focusing on how each company is managing cash burn, production targets and its path to profitability as competition with Tesla and legacy automakers intensifies.

Neuroscientists have unveiled a method to train people to experience lucid dreams, in which sleepers become aware they are dreaming and can sometimes control the dream. The approach combines virtual reality and meditation, according to reporting by Live Science. The work suggests that guided mindfulness practice and VR exposure before sleep may increase the likelihood of lucidity, a phenomenon long studied for its potential therapeutic and research value.

A test of the Lucid Air Touring is drawing attention to the factors that affect real-world EV charging and range. The review underlines that electric car range is not fixed: driving style, weather, speed and charging conditions can all significantly change how far the car actually goes, something buyers should keep in mind when comparing electric vehicles.