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When It Comes to Self-Driving Tech, Tesla Musked Themselves

15 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Autonomous vehicles face regulatory gridlock after Elon Musk's DOGE initiative slashed staff at the Office of Automation Safety. The cuts removed those who could streamline legal hurdles, leaving companies stuck without guidance or exemptions. With outdated laws and few regulators left, AV progress has stalled. A Senate report now urges rehiring to restore oversight and support for safe deployment.

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Cadillac Aims for New Heights With Elevated Velocity Concept

15 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Cadillac's Elevated Velocity Concept is a futuristic, all-electric 2+2 crossover blending luxury, off-road capability, and autonomous tech. Inspired by events like the Dakar Rally, it features gullwing doors, multi-motor V-Series performance, and wellness-focused cabin tech like infrared therapy and biometric sensors. Though not slated for production, it signals Cadillac's bold design and performance direction.

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Dead EV Batteries Are Hoarding a Shocking Amount of Useful Lithium

15 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Dead EV batteries retain nearly 80% of their lithium capacity but most end up in landfills. Australian researchers show recycling could recover 99% pure lithium plus nickel and cobalt while producing 61% less carbon than mining. Recycling uses 83% less energy and 79% less water than extraction. With 13% annual battery market growth, waste could hit 137,000 tons yearly in Australia alone. Untapped goldmine of materials sitting idle.

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Stuck Off the Grid: How Wyoming's Pioneer Agri-Solar Farm Hit a Transmission Wall

15 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Cowboy Energy's $155M Wyoming agrivoltaics project - combining solar panels with cattle grazing - sits fully permitted but can't connect to grid. Tri-State Transmission offers 2034 start date, 9 years away, despite transmission lines crossing the property. Kafkaesque 45-day annual application windows and 18+ month reviews strangle renewable projects and in Wyoming coal politics can complicate matters.

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Breakthrough or Mirage? The Real Economics Behind Bill Gates' Hydrogen Superyacht

15 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Bill Gates' hydrogen-powered superyacht Breakthrough offers silent, zero-emission cruising - but at a steep cost. With limited refueling infrastructure and green hydrogen priced at $36/kg, clean sailing runs $59 per nautical mile. HVO diesel remains the practical fallback. While Breakthrough showcases innovation, EVWorld.com asks the hard questions: Is hydrogen truly viable for marine travel, or just a billionaire's experiment?

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