15 Jan 2025 | Synopsis
15 Jan 2025 | Synopsis
"California's Advanced Clean Fleet rule, which phases out diesel trucks, was one of the most far-reaching and controversial rules...would have ended the sale of new fossil-fuel trucks in 2036 and required large trucking companies to convert their medium and heavy-duty fleets to electric or hydrogen models by 2042."
13 Jan 2025 | Synopsis
"Ford Motor Co. sold 51,745 Mustang Mach-E SUVs in the U.S. last year, trumping the sales numbers of its gas-powered counterpart Mustang [44,003] for the first time since the EV's sales commenced in late 2020 (3 sold)."
13 Jan 2025 | Synopsis
"...America is on track to produce 21 times more lithium by the end of this decade - slashing China's market dominance in half - and 18 times more battery cells." - US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm
13 Jan 2025 | Synopsis
12 Oct 2025 | Singapore's LTA has awarded a contract to MKX Technologies, MOGOX, and BYD to launch Level 4 autonomous electric buses by 2026. Six 16-seater buses will operate on Services 191 and 400, with MOGOX providing self-driving tech, BYD supplying the buses, and MKX managing the project. Safety operators will be onboard initially. The trial supports Singapore’s smart mobility goals and could expand to 100–150 buses if successful.
12 Oct 2025 | Nevada's Esmeralda 7 solar project was canceled amid ecological concerns and political pushback. Conservationists opposed its scale and impact on desert wildlife and cultural sites. The Trump administration halted its review, citing regulatory burdens. Though 12 million acres are solar-designated, only 20,000 are developed. Advocates urge smarter siting, wildlife corridors, and use of degraded lands to balance clean energy goals with wilderness protection.
12 Oct 2025 | The GoBankingRates article highlights real EV concerns - battery costs, charging issues, part shortages, and recalls - but overstates their frequency and impact. Most problems are rare, covered under warranty, or brand-specific. Charging and battery failures are uncommon, and recalls affect gas cars too. The article lacks comparative data and context, making its claims seem more alarming than typical EV ownership realities.
11 Oct 2025 | Rivian's infotainment system replaces CarPlay with a native AI-powered interface backed by Amazon and Volkswagen. It offers smart navigation, voice control, music/video streaming, and cloud-based personalization. AM radio is excluded, prompting bipartisan legislation to mandate its return. Autonomous driving integration is planned, with updates rolling out in 2025 and full features expected in the R2 by 2026.
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