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Swiss Pilot Surpasses Solar-Powered Plane Altitude Record of 31,234 MSL

13 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Swiss pilot Raphaël Domjan flew the solar-powered SolarStratos to 9,521 m (31,234 ft), breaking the manned electric flight altitude mark set in 2010 by Andre Borschberg in Solar Impulse (9,235 m). Taking advantage of warm air thermals, the 5hr 9min flight originating in Sion, Switzerland required oxygen at altitude and braved –50 °C to –70 °C temperatures. The flight record awaits official certification. Next goal: 10,000 meters.

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GM Bets on CATL LFP Batteries for New Bolt EV: What It Means for Safety and Cost

13 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

GM will use CATL's LFP batteries for the 2027 Chevy Bolt to cut costs and improve safety, meeting China’s GB 38031-2025 standard. LG will begin domestic LFP production in Michigan by 2027. Trump-era tariffs on Chinese batteries - up to 80% - will raise short-term costs, but GM sees temporary imports as viable. The Bolt will offer 300+ miles of range and Tesla-style charging.

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Most EV-friendly Premier League Football Stadiums In The UK

12 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

The surge in EV chargers near Premier League stadiums marks a win for UK drivers, showing that charging is expanding beyond motorways into busy urban hubs. Football matchdays draw huge crowds, making accessible chargers crucial for reducing range anxiety. This growth signals broader public charging integration into everyday destinations, supporting the UK's EV adoption goals and making matchday travel cleaner.

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Kandi Technologies Emerges as Key Player in China's Battery Swap Revolution

12 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Kandi Technologies - a once modest budget EV maker - is now a central player in China's battery swap infrastructure. Its subsidiary, China Battery Exchange, will supply key components (station structures, robotic arms, thermal modules) for CATL's ambitious plan to deploy over 10,000 swap stations nationwide. With 90-second swaps, both single-use and subscription pricing, Kandi is targeting fleet operators while drawing investor attention.

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Ford Throws Out Henry Ford's Assembly Line To Make Low-Cost EVs In America

12 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Ford is scrapping its century-old straight-line assembly line for a three-branch "assembly tree" setup, enabling parallel construction of EV modules. Investing almost $5 billion, Ford will retool its Louisville plant, aiming to produce a mid-size electric pickup starting at $30,000 in 2027. Powered by cost-effective domestic LFP batteries, the overhaul is designed to cut assembly complexity, speed up production, and bolster U.S. competitiveness.

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Return of the Chevy Camaro, But This Time It's An Electric SUV

12 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

The Camaro is set to return as an electric fastback SUV - not a coupe - slated for fall 2026. Expected variants range from single-motor, rear-drive models (241–365 hp) to dual-motor AWD (300 hp) and high-performance SS (615 hp) trims, with a possible 1,000-hp ZL1 using Hummer EV tech. Battery options likely include 85 kWh and 102 kWh packs, with charging up to 190 kW. Prices are estimated between $36,000 and $65,500.

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Dozens Of New Electric Bus Routes For Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City

08 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Ho Chi Minh City introduced 27 new electric bus routes on August 1, adding 443 electric buses and boosting its total EV fleet to 613—now over 26% of its public bus system. Combined with around 500 CNG buses, almost half the fleet runs on clean energy. The new vehicles - models B30‑EV and B60‑EV - offer 30–60 seats, GPS, onboard cameras, free Wi‑Fi, automated announcements, and cashless payment. Authorities aim for a fully green bus fleet by 2030.

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Tesla "Activist Shareholders" Sue Company And Elon Musk For Robotaxi Rollout

08 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Tesla and CEO Elon Musk are being sued by activist shareholders in a proposed class‑action filed in Austin, Texas, accusing the company of securities fraud for concealing "significant risk" in its Robotaxi rollout, launched June 22, 2025. The suit cites videos showing unsafe behavior - speeding, sudden braking, wrong‑lane driving, dropping passengers mid‑road - and alleges these misrepresentations inflated stock value.

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This Insanely Cheap Made-In-India EV Motorcycle Has Pretty Cool Tech

08 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Oben Electric's new Rorr EZ Sigma e-motorcycle is offered at a competitive price of &rupee;127,000, available exclusively in India. It features a 3.96 kWh battery delivering a range of about 110 km (68 miles), plus a 5-inch color TFT display with navigation, trip data, music, and phone alerts, and a reverse mode for easy parking. The bike sports a more comfortable seat and bold Electric Red graphics, offering modern tech.

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Driver Grateful For Her Tesla Electric Car in Flood Waters, But It's Not a Boat

08 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

While a young Tesla driver in Florida safely navigated floodwaters, praising its sealed battery and electronics, such flooding should be avoided despite added protection. Such designs make EVs more water-resistant than gas cars, lacking air intakes and exhausts, but deep water poses risks - corrosion, mold, or electrical damage if seals fail, creating short-circuits and potential battery fire.

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GM Pushes Chevy Silverado EV To An Astonishing 1,000+ Mile Range on a Single Charge

07 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

The Chevrolet Silverado EV has achieved a record-breaking 1,059 miles on a single charge, more than doubling its EPA rating. GM engineers accomplished this by utilizing efficient driving techniques and minimizing energy consumption, including maintaining 20-25 mph speeds and using a battery-powered fan for cooling. The achievement demonstrates the Silverado EV's potential range in optimal conditions, contributing to advancements in electric vehicle technology."

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Tesla Cybertruck Wanted By U.S. Air Force As Targets In Munitions Training

07 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

The US Air Force seeks to purchase two Tesla Cybertrucks for use as targets in precision munitions testing and training. Citing potential use by adversaries, the Air Force aims to prepare for real-world scenarios involving durable vehicles like the Cybertruck. The trucks will be transported to the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, contributing to the Special Operations Command's Stand Off Precision Guided Munitions program.

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