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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 With outdated laws and few regulators left, AV progress has stalled.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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New EV battery That's Made From Salt Could Last For 3,600,000 Miles

14 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

CATL's new Naxtra sodium-ion "salt" EV battery costs just $10–$19/kWh - about one-tenth of current lithium-ion prices (~$100–$115/kWh). It retains 85% capacity after 3.6M miles, charges at up to 5C (full in ~12 min), and goes 30–80% in 30 min even at –30 °C with ~93% usable capacity. The low cost, long life, and cold-weather performance could transform EV affordability and durability.

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Volkswagen's U.K Division Is Locking ID.3 Horsepower Behind a Subscription

14 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

British-market buyers can now opt to pay a monthly fee for that horsepower increase..details in fine print, where a disclaimer notes that "Engine power is [148 hp] as standard, [168 hp] if you activate the optional power upgrade for a fee."

"...the fee is equivalent to $22.50 per month, $225 for a year, or a one-time purchase of $878...the one-time purchase is priced the same as 39 months of monthly subscription..."

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US Administration Unfreezes $5 Billion for EV Chargers with Major Changes

14 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Compelled by federal court ruling, the Trump administration unfroze $5B for EV fast chargers, dropping equity and climate rules. Funds target interstates via the NEVI program, with 80% federal coverage and 20% local match. Gas stations gain easier access, but rural and underserved areas lose priority. Critics warn of charging deserts and slower adoption. States must submit revised plans in 30 days to access funding.

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Donald Trump Is a Bird Killer

14 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

The current White House occupier criticizes wind turbines for killing birds, yet his policies favor fossil fuels - which pose far greater threats to avian life. His administration weakened bird protections, halted wind projects, and pushed oil and gas expansion, despite climate change being the leading cause of bird decline. The DC D.I.C.'s apparent preoccupation with bird protection is petty, self-serving, cynical, and hypocritical...

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Bristow Norway Receives First Beta Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft

13 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Bristow Norway received the first Beta Alia CX300 electric aircraft at Stavanger Airport. The conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) version of the electric aircraft will undergo a six-month evaluation with Avinor and CAA Norway, testing regional routes like Stavanger–Bergen. It carries five passengers or 1,400 lbs of cargo over 300+ nautical miles. Bristow pilots trained in Vermont will operate it, marking a key step toward sustainable aviation.

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The FIrst EV Powered By A Semi-Solid-State Battery Has Been Cleared For Sale

13 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Offering enhanced safety and energy density, as well as faster charging, the new SAIC MG4 has been official cleared for sale in China, marking the first EV anywhere to be equipped with semi-solid-state batteries. Starting at projected 73,000 Yuan ($10,000USD), it is sized comparable to BYD Dolphin and offers driving range for the base trim level of 272 miles, 330 for top trim level. Sales will commence in September 2025.

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The Polestar 3 Just Shattered Range Estimates With A Record-Breaking 580+ Mile Drive

13 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

The Polestar 3 electric SUV smashed expectations, driving 581.3 miles (935 km) on public UK roads over nearly 23 hours—averaging 25 mph—and setting a Guinness World Record for longest distance by an EV SUV. The unmodified Long‑Range Single‑Motor model still had 20% battery remaining. Three drivers rotated every three hours, navigating with standard 20‑inch wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tires, demonstrating real-world EV endurance.

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