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EV vs Hybrid vs Gas: Which Saves More Money Over 10 Years?
06 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"...with gas prices moonwalking toward $4 again, it's a lifestyle many Americans are still buying into - over 1.2 million hybrid sales last year alone."We did the math. Real numbers. Real assumptions. No "green halo" pricing fluff.
"Over a 10-year period, electric vehicles (EVs) can be the most cost-effective option - but only under ideal conditions like access to home charging and sufficient annual mileage."
The Global Electric Vehicle Market Is Calling These Two American Titans
06 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"Allison Transmission Holdings of Indiana (founded in 1915) and Dana Incorporated of Ohio (founded in 1904) are diversified drivetrain and propulsion firms with a firm grip on the internal combustion engine business...Allison note[s]...there is money to be made in vehicle electrification."Dana has taken a leading position in vehicle electrification...The fleet market is an all-important one for Dana..."
American Science To Soon Face Its Largest Brain Drain In History
06 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"...from World War II until 2024, the US stood unchallenged as the scientific leader of the free world. Across practically every discipline"Many of the most valuable scientific organizations in the world, including NOAA, NASA, the NSF, the CDC, the EPA, and the FDA, have experienced a set of unprecedented internal attacks...new budget is on the verge of becoming law...would largely eliminate science as we know it across universities and colleges, research institutes, and national labs."
Slate Auto Ditches 'Under $20,000' Price Tag For Its Pickup EV After Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Passes
05 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"When it unveiled the utilitarian truck in April, Slate said it would cost $25,000. However, the company had been banking on federal incentives, such as the $7,500 discount, to push the price of its first EV under the $20,000 mark."A report by Harvard University's Salata Institute...found that removing the tax credit would result in a 15% hit to expected EV sales by 2030, and 20 million metric tons extra of CO2 emissions over the same time period."
Ford's CEO Sounded The Alarm Again On China. Here Are 3 Ways Chinese EVs Drastically Differ From Their US Rivals
05 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
In referring to Chinese EV manufacturing, Ford CEO Jim Farley called it "the most humbling thing I have ever seen.""EV sales in China have far outpaced those in the US. Almost half of new car sales in the country last year were electric, compared just 10% in the US...the average price of an electric car in China was around $31,500 as of December..China has an incredibly broad range of EVs catering to the needs of the entire market... China's EVs are packed with futuristic tech"
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BYD's CTB Tech Turns the Battery Into the Backbone
22 Oct 2025 | 
BYD's Cell-to-Body (CTB) technology integrates the battery into the vehicle's structure, boosting stiffness, safety, and packaging efficiency. Unlike traditional EVs, the Blade Battery becomes part of the car's floor, enabling sleeker design and fewer components. Though serviceability and recycling pose challenges, CTB marks a bold shift in EV architecture - one that rivals are watching closely.
My EV Is a Brick: When Software Locks Out the Driver
22 Oct 2025 | 
A Tesla owner's bricked EV after a software rollback highlights growing concerns over digital ownership. Critics warn that EVs are becoming "subscription machines," where features can vanish remotely. Proposed reforms include right to repair, feature permanence contracts, and regulatory oversight. As automakers like GM and Rivian expand EV offerings, the industry must decide: are EVs durable goods - or smartphones on wheels?
BrightDrop Fades Out: What's Next for Retail EV Fleets?
21 Oct 2025 | 
GM has ended production of its BrightDrop electric vans, leaving retailers like Target and Walmart seeking alternatives. Fewer than 2,000 vans are in service, far below expectations. Ford's E-Transit, Rivian's RCV, and Mercedes' U.S.-built eSprinter are the most viable replacements. BrightDrop's failure highlights the challenges of scaling commercial EVs amid shifting incentives and slow fleet adoption.
Model Y Competitor? NIO's Onvo L60 Is Affordable EV for the Masses
21 Oct 2025 | 
The Onvo L60 is a mid-size electric SUV from NIO's ONVO brand, designed for families and priced to undercut the Tesla Model Y. It offers up to 462 hp, 525 km range, and supports battery swapping via NIO's Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), lowering upfront cost to ~$21,200. Full ownership with battery is ~$29,300. Exports to Europe begin in 2025. With smart tech, spacious design, and flexible pricing, it signals China's EV push into the global mainstream.
From Horses to Horsepower: Why EV Skeptics Sound Like 19th-Century Farriers
21 Oct 2025 | 
Alan Gelfand's anti-EV stance echoes 19th-century farriers resisting the automobile. His business depends on ICE vehicles, making his critique more nostalgic than neutral. EVs require less maintenance, offer long-term savings, and are backed by expanding service networks. Like carriage makers before him, mechanics must evolve or risk irrelevance. The transition is disruptive - but history favors adaptation over defiance.
 22 Oct 2025 14:45:49 UTC |
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