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Want A Chinese EV: There's a Tiny Loophole, But It Won't Be Easy or Cheap
20 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"The article by Aarian Marshall explains that while massive tariffs and regulatory hurdles make it nearly impossible to import a mass-market Chinese electric vehicle (EV) into the US, a niche and complex loophole exists for wealthy enthusiasts: the "Show or Display" exemption. "...method is not a viable pathway for making Chinese EVs widely available to American consumers but serves as a fascinating case study in trade policy..."
Tesla Has To Replace Computer In ~4 Million Cars Or Compensate Their Owners
20 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"In 2016, Tesla claimed that all its vehicles in production going forward have “all the hardware necessary for full self-driving capability.""...in January 2025, Musk finally admitted that HW3 computers are not powerful enough to achieve unsupervised self-driving capability... there’s a strong argument to be made that Tesla needs to replace computers in all HW3 cars or at the very least, compensate the owners..."
Inside Ford's Plan To Outfox China's EV Companies
19 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"The Blue Oval is still working the game from behind the curtain with a cheap EV platform on the horizon...Ford says its affordable EV won't just be cheap, it'll cost the same to build as China's top hits...the automaker is coming out swinging with its low-cost EV platform...Eight, to be specific, including pickups, crossovers, and...maybe even sedans."Ford intends to match the cost structure of leading Chinese players. That means not just battery pricing, but full system cost from chassis and thermal systems to inverters and electronics."
American College of Surgeons Issues Statement on Electric Bicycle Safety and Injury Prevention
19 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
The ACS Committee on Trauma supports the development and enforcement of policies at the local, state, and federal levels to ensure the safe use of electric bicycles and prevent avoidable injuries...The rate of electric bicycle injuries is increasing annually...Over 20,000 people are injured while riding electric bicycles annually with approximately 3,000 individuals requiring hospitalization..."Electric Formula-4 Boat Goes Live
19 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"...a fully electric Formula-4 race boat...serves as a demonstrator for a newly developed electrification kit...The all-electric F4 will reduce noise and vibration, eliminate emissions, lower the sport’s carbon footprint and drastically reduce ongoing fuel and maintenance costs, making professional powerboat racing more accessible and attractive for emerging talent."Engineered to deliver high performance at 48 V, the propulsion system is designed as a retrofit for existing combustion outboard-powered F4 race boats."
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Urban Connect: Modular Mobility Hubs for Transit-Rich Cities
29 Oct 2025 | 
Urban Connect is a modular micromobility hub concept design-ed for dense, transit-rich cities, not unlike that designed by EV World founder and editor-in-chief in 2018. With secure docking, solar charging, and smart tech integration, these hubs support shared and private e-vehicles while boosting public transit use. Deployment costs range from $25K to $75K, with benefits including reduced emissions, improved public health, and expanded access.
A Great Lakes Homecoming: Voltaic Marine Trades Silicon Forest for Michigan's Manufacturing Heartbeat
29 Oct 2025 | 
Voltaic Marine, an electric boat startup from Oregon, is relocating to Michigan after a $3M pre-seed round. Drawn by state grants and Detroit's manufacturing strength, the company will begin commercial production of its AEW24 wakeboat in 2026 with Detroit Manufacturing Systems and Kinetyc. The move reflects a broader trend: clean-tech firms prioritizing scalable infrastructure and policy support over coastal startup hubs.
A Different Kind of Crop Duster
29 Oct 2025 | 
Pyka designs and manufactures autonomous electric aircraft for agricultural and cargo applications. Their Pelican 2 crop sprayer utilizes hot-swappable batteries and advanced sensors for efficient and precise spraying. Having received the first FAA approval for a large autonomous electric aircraft, Pyka has introduced the Pelican Cargo variant and develops its core technology internally.
Tesla's Swedish Standoff: When Silicon Valley Meets Union Solidarity
29 Oct 2025 | 
Tesla faces a prolonged labor strike in Sweden over its refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement. What began with 70 mechanics has grown into a nationwide solidarity movement, challenging Tesla's anti-union stance. The dispute highlights a clash between Silicon Valley individualism and Nordic labor consensus, raising global questions about the future of work, electrification, and corporate accountability.
Energy Literacy and the Limits of Electrification
28 Oct 2025 | 
COP30 will spotlight renewable electricity, but a recent op-ed by Ronald Stein and Yoshihiro Muronaka warns that wind and solar cannot replace the fossil-derived materials essential to modern life. From steel and plastics to EV components, hydrocarbons remain foundational. True climate progress requires energy literacy - understanding what electricity can and cannot do - and a balanced approach to decarbonization rooted in material reality.
 30 Oct 2025 04:51:49 UTC |
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