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Ford Throws Out Henry Ford's Assembly Line To Make Low-Cost EVs In America

12 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Ford is scrapping its century-old straight-line assembly line for a three-branch "assembly tree" setup, enabling parallel construction of EV modules. Investing almost $5 billion, Ford will retool its Louisville plant, aiming to produce a mid-size electric pickup starting at $30,000 in 2027. Powered by cost-effective domestic LFP batteries, the overhaul is designed to cut assembly complexity, speed up production, and bolster U.S. competitiveness.

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Return of the Chevy Camaro, But This Time It's An Electric SUV

12 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

The Camaro is set to return as an electric fastback SUV - not a coupe - slated for fall 2026. Expected variants range from single-motor, rear-drive models (241–365 hp) to dual-motor AWD (300 hp) and high-performance SS (615 hp) trims, with a possible 1,000-hp ZL1 using Hummer EV tech. Battery options likely include 85 kWh and 102 kWh packs, with charging up to 190 kW. Prices are estimated between $36,000 and $65,500.

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Dozens Of New Electric Bus Routes For Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City

08 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Ho Chi Minh City introduced 27 new electric bus routes on August 1, adding 443 electric buses and boosting its total EV fleet to 613—now over 26% of its public bus system. Combined with around 500 CNG buses, almost half the fleet runs on clean energy. The new vehicles - models B30‑EV and B60‑EV - offer 30–60 seats, GPS, onboard cameras, free Wi‑Fi, automated announcements, and cashless payment. Authorities aim for a fully green bus fleet by 2030.

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Tesla "Activist Shareholders" Sue Company And Elon Musk For Robotaxi Rollout

08 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Tesla and CEO Elon Musk are being sued by activist shareholders in a proposed class‑action filed in Austin, Texas, accusing the company of securities fraud for concealing "significant risk" in its Robotaxi rollout, launched June 22, 2025. The suit cites videos showing unsafe behavior - speeding, sudden braking, wrong‑lane driving, dropping passengers mid‑road - and alleges these misrepresentations inflated stock value.

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This Insanely Cheap Made-In-India EV Motorcycle Has Pretty Cool Tech

08 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Oben Electric's new Rorr EZ Sigma e-motorcycle is offered at a competitive price of &rupee;127,000, available exclusively in India. It features a 3.96 kWh battery delivering a range of about 110 km (68 miles), plus a 5-inch color TFT display with navigation, trip data, music, and phone alerts, and a reverse mode for easy parking. The bike sports a more comfortable seat and bold Electric Red graphics, offering modern tech.

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