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08 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
The FIA Extreme H World Cup debuts in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia, with hydrogen-powered Pioneer 25 race cars competing across time trials, head-to-head duels, and a final multi-car showdown. Drivers praise the car's performance and reliability, marking hydrogen's first competitive motorsport outing. Seven of eight teams hail from Scandinavia, with Saudi Arabia’s Jameel Motorsport as the local challenger. The event showcases zero-emission racing and Saudi innovation under Vision 2030.08 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
A New York Times Upshot analysis finds electric vehicles are now consistently cheaper to own than gas-powered cars. Lower fuel and maintenance costs, improved battery longevity, and stronger resale values make EVs the more economical choice - even without tax credits. Comparisons across popular models like the Ford F-150 Lightning, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Tesla Model Y show savings of $5,000–$8,000 over ten years, positioning EVs as the default financial choice for most driver.08 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
China has transformed from rural poverty to high-tech megacities in 35 years, leading the global clean energy shift with massive EV and solar output. Yet its authoritarian model - marked by surveillance and censorship - raises concerns as it enters the AI age. The West must cooperate on climate tech but compete to ensure AI develops under democratic norms, not autocratic control.07 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
WattEV’s San Bernardino, CA charging depot reached a new record: ~700,000 kWh/month delivered, enough for 34,000 miles/day of EV trucking. They currently have 12 dual-cord 360 kW chargers (supporting 24 trucks) and plan to add 36 more cords (including 6 MCS 1.2 MW chargers) to meet rising demand. Their aim is 100 depots by 2035 and 12,000 Class 8 trucks in CA by 2030.07 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
Ford's electric Bronco, built by JMC, is China-only for now. Though it looks like the U.S. version, it packs dual motors (445 hp), a 105.4 kWh BYD Blade battery, and 404-mile CLTC range. Tech includes ADAS with LiDAR and a camping package. Preorder costs ¥1,000 (~$140 USD). The Bronco EV is slightly bigger than the standard 4-door model sold in the US. No U.S. release confirmed yet.
23 Oct 2025 |
Audi's Concept C previews a refined electric GT built on the mature PPE platform, likely arriving by 2026. Chevrolet's Corvette EV promises supercar performance but faces packaging and thermal challenges. Audi is closer to production; Corvette remains in early development. Both reflect divergent strategies in electrifying legacy sports cars, with Audi emphasizing platform maturity and Chevrolet pursuing brand continuity through engineering innovation.
23 Oct 2025 |
Despite critiques that the quest for global electrification is "simplistic", the transition is strategic and necessary. Grid upgrades, battery innovation, and tailored policies make electrification viable. Sodium-ion batteries and recycling reduce material risk. Compared to fossil fuels, electrification offers cleaner, safer, and more resilient systems. Complexity demands better design - not delay.
23 Oct 2025 |
A recent BGR article overstates EV tire costs and ignores fuel savings, regenerative braking, and tire tech advances. Most EV drivers spend ~$2,100–$2,700 on tires over 100,000 miles - not $3,600. EVs save thousands in fuel and benefit from smoother wear profiles. Brands like Goodyear and Michelin now offer EV-specific tires with longer life and better efficiency. The article lacks context and deserves correction.
23 Oct 2025 |
Toyota's "1 EV = 90 hybrids" logic reflects lithium scarcity, but sodium-ion batteries challenge that premise. Sodium offers low-cost, abundant chemistry for short-range EVs, decoupling electrification from lithium dependence. National policy shapes adoption: Europe favors full EVs, the U.S. subsidizes hybrids, and emerging markets seek pragmatic solutions. The battery divide is not just technical - it's strategic, reshaping the future of mobility.
22 Oct 2025 |
Irizar has launched two new electric buses - the ie bus and i3 Normal Floor - with over 450 km range, advanced safety systems, and modular lithium-ion batteries. The Spanish manufacturer has delivered over 1,000 electric buses globally since 2014. The new models are lighter, seat up to 53 passengers, and meet European safety and cybersecurity standards. With deployments in Europe, Latin America, and Oceania, Irizar is positioned as a global leader in zero-emission transit.
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