BMW is expected to unveil an all-electric iX4 this year and introduce an electric compact car in 2028 based on the Neue Klasse platform. The entry-level model, possibly named the i1, will focus on the European market, highlighting BMW's commitment to expanding its electric-vehicle lineup and to leveraging advanced technologies.

Small plug-in solar systems are getting a boost, giving renters and others without suitable roofs a way to generate electricity from balconies, patios or backyards under California's Plug and Play Solar Act. New rules also aim to put home batteries, electric vehicles, smart thermostats and other connected energy devices to work as virtual power plants, while utilities will have to assess whether batteries and flexible electricity use can reduce the need for traditional grid upgrades.

Bosch is showcasing a hybrid truck as the "truck of the future" during the Mobility Experience Days in Michigan. The hybrid truck, a modified Ram pickup, features a 50-kilowatt-hour battery, a 400-volt eAxle and advanced emission-reducing technologies, aiming to meet customer demands for performance and efficiency.

OpenAI has launched a virtual try-on feature in ChatGPT, allowing users to upload selfies or full-body photos to visualize how clothing and accessories would look on them. The tool appears as a Try On button in shopping results and can also work with item images, such as screenshots from the web.