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Toyota Is Teaming Up With China's Biggest Tech Giants To Gain An Edge In EVs
14 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"...new partnerships with China's tech leaders, Toyota will use advanced software, smart driving features, AI, and more in its upcoming EVs...GAC Toyota revealed its next-gen electronic architecture, two new energy vehicle (NEV) platforms, and three hybrid systems... recently launched bZ3X, Toyota's most affordable EV starting at 109,800 yuan ($15,800)...Toyota's sales in China are now up 7.7% through May, with 530,000 vehicles sold."Removing Federal Support for Electric Vehicles - Will Help or Hurt Society?
14 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"...add up all the benefits and costs, we find that a reversal of EV policy would have the overall effect of imposing about $33 billion in costs on total societal well-being. "In sum, reversing federal policy support for EVs may ease the federal balance sheet and boost gasoline vehicle production - but these potential benefits would come at a steep cost to not just our wallets, but also our planet."
China's Electric Cars Are Becoming Slicker And Cheaper - But Is There A Deeper Cost?
14 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"...once-unknown marques like Nio, Xpeng, Zeekr or Omoda could become every bit as much household names as Ford or Volkswagen. They will join classic brands such as MG, Volvo and Lotus, which have been under Chinese ownership for years...competition in China has become ever more cut-throat, with brands jostling for space in an increasingly saturated market...They're not hell-bent on solely conducting surveillance."Windrose Electric Semi Pulls 75,000 Load Nearly 600 Miles
11 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"...Windrose R700's 729 kWh li-ion batteries were tasked with hauling a 75,000 lb. combined load... 289 miles each way between Colton, California and Buckeye, Arizona"Between 2023 and 2024, Windrose and Rongqing Logistics jointly completed tens of thousands of miles of real-world testing on a 1,456 km (over 900 miles) route between Shanghai to Guangzhou. The R700 electric semi required just two charging stops to complete the run."
Clean Energy, Dirty secrets: Inside The Corruption Plaguing California's Solar Market
11 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"Researchers uncover seven distinct forms of corruption threatening the integrity of the state s clean energy expansion, including favoritism, land grabs, and misleading environmental claims...corruption in California's renewable energy sector has gone largely unexamined, allowing the underlying dynamics at play to erode the potential of a just energy transition...the study's authors recommend corruption risk mapping to document problematic practices and entities..."
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UAE's AAM Aspirations Take Flight In Ras Al Khaimah
14 Oct 2025 | 
XPeng AeroHT completed manned flight tests of its Land Aircraft Carrier in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The modular system combines a five-seat EV with a detachable two-seat eVTOL drone. Backed by a UAE flight permit, the tests support the country's broader strategy to lead in urban air mobility through infrastructure, regulation, and commercialization. XPeng, now branded as Aridge, has secured 600 regional orders and plans further expansion.
Can 24M's Battery Deliver 1,000 Miles?
14 Oct 2025 | 
24M Technologies claims its SemiSolid battery design could enable 1,000-mile EV range. The architecture promises higher energy density, lower costs, and improved safety, but remains in development. Real-world deployment depends on materials, manufacturing scalability, and market demand. If successful, it could redefine electric mobility.
The Twilight of Strongmen: Who Falls First - Xi, Putin, or Trump?
14 Oct 2025 | 
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump each face rising strain despite their dominance. Xi’s grip on China remains firm but brittle, dependent on personal control and secrecy. Putin's regime, weakened by war and elite fatigue, is most likely to collapse first. Trump's fate rests with U.S. institutions and elections. Among the three, Putin risks falling first, Trump next, while Xi remains the most insulated - for now.
California's Q3 ZEV Surge: The EV Endgame?
13 Oct 2025 | 
California broke its ZEV sales record in Q3 2025, hitting 124,755 units and 29.1% market share. The surge was fueled by expiring federal incentives, but sustained by state infrastructure, rebates, and growing model diversity. Tesla's dominance is waning as non-Tesla brands gain ground. With 200,000+ public chargers and a 35% ZEV target by 2026, California's EV market shows lasting momentum and offers a blueprint for national adoption.
The Real Cost of Clinging to Fossil Fuels
13 Oct 2025 | 
The Las Vegas Review-Journal editorial warns of rising costs from clean energy, but critics argue renewables are now cheaper than fossil fuels. Infrastructure upgrades and legacy fuel contracts - not solar or wind - drive higher bills. Fossil fuels carry hidden costs like pollution and health impacts. Clean energy investments are transitional and necessary. The real challenge is managing the shift, not avoiding it. Clinging to fossil fuels is costlier long-term.
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