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31 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
 Toyota revealed the Mobi at the Japan Mobility Show 2025: a compact, bubble-shaped, fully autonomous electric vehicle designed for children to ride without an adult onboard. The vehicle features cheerful styling (animated "eyes" LED lights, colourful shell), a single cushioned seat, and a sensor and AI system that steers, brakes and navigates. Designed under Toyota's "Mobility for All" project, it raises big about safety, regulation, and real-world deployment, as Toyota hasn't disclosed production timing or technical specs yet.
Toyota revealed the Mobi at the Japan Mobility Show 2025: a compact, bubble-shaped, fully autonomous electric vehicle designed for children to ride without an adult onboard. The vehicle features cheerful styling (animated "eyes" LED lights, colourful shell), a single cushioned seat, and a sensor and AI system that steers, brakes and navigates. Designed under Toyota's "Mobility for All" project, it raises big about safety, regulation, and real-world deployment, as Toyota hasn't disclosed production timing or technical specs yet.31 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
 A study published in PLOS Climate indicates electric vehicles (EVs) have a significantly better lifetime environmental impact compared to gasoline cars. Although manufacturing EVs initially has a higher carbon footprint due to battery production, they offset this "emissions debt" within approximately two years of use. The full report is available from the study publisher.
A study published in PLOS Climate indicates electric vehicles (EVs) have a significantly better lifetime environmental impact compared to gasoline cars. Although manufacturing EVs initially has a higher carbon footprint due to battery production, they offset this "emissions debt" within approximately two years of use. The full report is available from the study publisher.31 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
 Tesla's robotaxis, operating with human safety monitors, have reportedly been involved in more crashes than Waymo's fully autonomous vehicles, according to internal documents and crash data reviewed by Mashable. The incidents raise concerns about Tesla's approach to autonomy, which differs from Waymo's more cautious, sensor-heavy strategy. Critics argue Tesla's system may be less reliable in complex urban environments.
Tesla's robotaxis, operating with human safety monitors, have reportedly been involved in more crashes than Waymo's fully autonomous vehicles, according to internal documents and crash data reviewed by Mashable. The incidents raise concerns about Tesla's approach to autonomy, which differs from Waymo's more cautious, sensor-heavy strategy. Critics argue Tesla's system may be less reliable in complex urban environments.30 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
 Rivian's electric delivery vans are gaining traction, with about 35,000 now in active service with Amazon. While Amazon remains a key investor, Rivian has opened sales to other commercial buyers - marking a strategic shift beyond exclusivity. The vans join Rivian's ALSO e-bike startup venture, including its quadracycle delivery platform, expanding its footprint in sustainable last-mile logistics and signaling broader ambitions in urban mobility
Rivian's electric delivery vans are gaining traction, with about 35,000 now in active service with Amazon. While Amazon remains a key investor, Rivian has opened sales to other commercial buyers - marking a strategic shift beyond exclusivity. The vans join Rivian's ALSO e-bike startup venture, including its quadracycle delivery platform, expanding its footprint in sustainable last-mile logistics and signaling broader ambitions in urban mobility30 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
 Inductive wireless charging is transforming public transportation by enabling electric buses to charge while stopped or driving, eliminating range anxiety and maximizing uptime. Although challenges such as high installation costs and establishing standardized systems remain, wireless charging is considered a critical enabler for a zero-emission transit future.
Inductive wireless charging is transforming public transportation by enabling electric buses to charge while stopped or driving, eliminating range anxiety and maximizing uptime. Although challenges such as high installation costs and establishing standardized systems remain, wireless charging is considered a critical enabler for a zero-emission transit future.
                    
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  EVWorld Exclusive30 Oct 2025 |  Three boxy EVs - BYD Racco, Nissan Sakura, and Honda Super-One - dominated the 2025 Tokyo Auto Show, each embracing Japan's kei car tradition with electric innovation. BYD eyes global markets, while Sakura and Super-One remain Japan-focused. U.S. entry would require upgrades in safety, speed, and tech. Their compact charm and urban utility signal a strategic shift in EV design - away from sleek sameness and toward character-driven mobility.
Three boxy EVs - BYD Racco, Nissan Sakura, and Honda Super-One - dominated the 2025 Tokyo Auto Show, each embracing Japan's kei car tradition with electric innovation. BYD eyes global markets, while Sakura and Super-One remain Japan-focused. U.S. entry would require upgrades in safety, speed, and tech. Their compact charm and urban utility signal a strategic shift in EV design - away from sleek sameness and toward character-driven mobility.
30 Oct 2025 |  Rory Sutherland argues that behavioral science is key to EV adoption. In the Everything Electric podcast with Imogen Bhogal, he explains that range anxiety is psychological, not technical, and that emotional reassurance matters more than battery size. He advocates for longer test drives, intuitive design, and incentives that reflect real human behavior. The interview challenges engineering-first thinking and urges empathy-driven policy to accelerate the EV transition.
Rory Sutherland argues that behavioral science is key to EV adoption. In the Everything Electric podcast with Imogen Bhogal, he explains that range anxiety is psychological, not technical, and that emotional reassurance matters more than battery size. He advocates for longer test drives, intuitive design, and incentives that reflect real human behavior. The interview challenges engineering-first thinking and urges empathy-driven policy to accelerate the EV transition.
30 Oct 2025 |  Douglas McIntyre's video parrots RFK Jr.'s health claims about wind farms without evidence, echoing Trump-era attacks on renewables. By amplifying fringe concerns and ignoring scientific consensus, the video promotes misinformation that undermines climate policy and public trust. Wind energy is not the enemy - ignorance is.
Douglas McIntyre's video parrots RFK Jr.'s health claims about wind farms without evidence, echoing Trump-era attacks on renewables. By amplifying fringe concerns and ignoring scientific consensus, the video promotes misinformation that undermines climate policy and public trust. Wind energy is not the enemy - ignorance is.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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