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04 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
JetZero's Z4 aircraft, developed with SHZ Advanced Technologies, uses cryogenic liquid hydrogen and a blended-wing design to achieve zero-emission flight. Capable of carrying 250 passengers over 9,000 km, it burns hydrogen in modified jet turbines, emitting only water vapor. While infrastructure and safety challenges remain, the Z4 represents a major leap toward sustainable, long-haul aviation.04 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
The Sialia 45 is a 15-meter electric cruiser that challenges conventional expectations of range and performance. Built with lightweight carbon fiber and powered by advanced battery systems, it offers silent, zero-emission cruising with luxury features. Designed for day trips or short coastal voyages, it represents a new class of sustainable yachting without sacrificing comfort or style.04 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
Electronmash, based in Lviv, continues producing electric trams, buses, and trolleybuses despite wartime disruption. Focused on Ukraine's domestic market, it supplies cities with modular, low-floor vehicles tailored to local needs. Though resilient and EU-compatible, it faces stiff competition from European manufacturers like Solaris and VDL. Post-war, it could play a key role in regional electrified transit.03 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
Audi's Concept C is a bold electric roadster that redefines the brand’s design and performance ethos. Inspired by Bauhaus minimalism and motorsport heritage, it features a dual-motor PPE platform, 89kWh battery, and over 300 miles of range. Slated for 2027 production, it positions Audi as a premium EV innovator, countering tech-heavy rivals with emotional clarity and radical simplicity.02 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
Over 85 scientists condemned a Trump Administration climate report for misrepresenting data and downplaying climate threats. Critics say it mimics the "tobacco strategy" - manufacturing doubt to delay action - by cherry-picking evidence and bypassing peer review. Led by fossil fuel allies, the Department of Energy's review promotes fossil fuel industry interests and could influence future policy despite broad scientific rejection.
23 Oct 2025 |
Audi's Concept C previews a refined electric GT built on the mature PPE platform, likely arriving by 2026. Chevrolet's Corvette EV promises supercar performance but faces packaging and thermal challenges. Audi is closer to production; Corvette remains in early development. Both reflect divergent strategies in electrifying legacy sports cars, with Audi emphasizing platform maturity and Chevrolet pursuing brand continuity through engineering innovation.
23 Oct 2025 |
Despite critiques that the quest for global electrification is "simplistic", the transition is strategic and necessary. Grid upgrades, battery innovation, and tailored policies make electrification viable. Sodium-ion batteries and recycling reduce material risk. Compared to fossil fuels, electrification offers cleaner, safer, and more resilient systems. Complexity demands better design - not delay.
23 Oct 2025 |
A recent BGR article overstates EV tire costs and ignores fuel savings, regenerative braking, and tire tech advances. Most EV drivers spend ~$2,100–$2,700 on tires over 100,000 miles - not $3,600. EVs save thousands in fuel and benefit from smoother wear profiles. Brands like Goodyear and Michelin now offer EV-specific tires with longer life and better efficiency. The article lacks context and deserves correction.
23 Oct 2025 |
Toyota's "1 EV = 90 hybrids" logic reflects lithium scarcity, but sodium-ion batteries challenge that premise. Sodium offers low-cost, abundant chemistry for short-range EVs, decoupling electrification from lithium dependence. National policy shapes adoption: Europe favors full EVs, the U.S. subsidizes hybrids, and emerging markets seek pragmatic solutions. The battery divide is not just technical - it's strategic, reshaping the future of mobility.
22 Oct 2025 |
Irizar has launched two new electric buses - the ie bus and i3 Normal Floor - with over 450 km range, advanced safety systems, and modular lithium-ion batteries. The Spanish manufacturer has delivered over 1,000 electric buses globally since 2014. The new models are lighter, seat up to 53 passengers, and meet European safety and cybersecurity standards. With deployments in Europe, Latin America, and Oceania, Irizar is positioned as a global leader in zero-emission transit.
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