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Virgin Atlantic Partners With Joby Aviation For UK Electric Air Taxi Launch
17 Mar 2025 | Synopsis
"The partnership builds on an existing agreement between Joby and Delta Air Lines, which owns a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic...electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers at speeds reaching 200 mph...vertical take-off and landing with significantly less noise than conventional helicopters..optimised for rapid, back-to-back flights and could operate on routes up to 100 miles."Driverless Electric Bus With L4 Autonomy Runs On Barcelona Streets
17 Mar 2025 | Synopsis
"Two autonomous electric minibuses are operating on a 2.2-kilometer (1.36-mile) open road loop in the heart of Barcelona's streets...With 1,000 km covered and nearly 700 people transported, this first full-scale test [in Valence, France] demonstrated the maturity of the technology"...the electric bus can run for 120 kilometers (74 miles) without a recharge and reach 40 kilometers per hour (25 mph). It is equipped with 10 cameras and eight lidars..."
BYD Unveils New Super-Charging EV Tech To Rival Gasoline Fill-Up Time
17 Mar 2025 | Synopsis
"The so-called 'super e-platform' will be capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts (kW), enabling cars that use it to travel 400 km (249 miles) on a 5-minute charge...Charging speeds of 1,000 kW would be twice as fast as Tesla's superchargers whose latest version offers up to 500 kw charging speeds."The new charging architecture will be initially available in two new EVs - Han L sedan and Tang L SUV priced from 270,000 yuan ($37,328.91)."
Tesla FSD Cameras Vs. LIDAR In the Ultimate Wile E. Coyote Test
17 Mar 2025 | Synopsis
Youtuber Mark Rober LIDAR maps Disneyland's Space Mountain ride and uses the same technology to test Tesla's camera-based FSD against Lexus' LIDAR-based driving system in the ultimate Wile E. Coyote challenge. Will Musk's car tell the difference between a real road and a projection of the road and the "child" hidden behind it, and will he capture and build a 3D model of the secretive Disney ride?Can Leapmotor Save Stellantis In The Shift To Electric Vehicles?
16 Mar 2025 | Synopsis
"...the company's profits fell 70% in 2024, and its outspoken CEO Carlos Tavares quit at the end of the year...Leapmotor joins the other 14 members of the Stellantis group (although only eight are active in Europe)"Leapmotor potentially plugs a gap like nothing else in its portfolio. When the current battery-electric (BEV) transition started around 2020, Stellantis appeared to have mostly one drivetrain on offer..they were platforms shared with internal combustion engine (ICE) versions..."
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Creative Destruction vs. Fossil Retrenchment: Why Project 2025 Risks Leaving America Behind
16 Oct 2025 | 
Project 2025 protects fossil fuel incumbents by dismantling Biden-era clean energy policies. Nobel economist Philippe Aghion argues that climate progress depends on creative destruction - letting green innovators outcompete legacy polluters. The U.S. risks falling behind as global markets embrace clean tech. Even its passport has slipped from the top 10. Innovation, not retrenchment, is the path forward
Buick Electra E5: China-Built EV Poised for U.S. Launch
16 Oct 2025 | 
Buick's Electra E5, built in China by SAIC-GM, is set to become GM's first imported EV for the U.S. market. Though its launch was delayed indefinitely in 2024, a tentative 2026 rollout remains part of GM's electrification roadmap. With Ultium battery tech, strong performance specs, and positive reception in China, the Electra E5 represents a strategic shift in global EV sourcing and branding.
China's EV Boom Masks a Hidden Inventory Problem
15 Oct 2025 | 
China's EV market shows strong wholesale growth, but retail sales lag behind. In April 2025, the wholesale-retail ratio hit 1.27:1, signaling inventory buildup. Automakers push stock to dealers to meet targets, risking oversupply. Analysts warn this gap could lead to price wars and financial strain. Retail data offers a clearer view of consumer demand and market health.
Putting Children First: Lessons from Paris for Atlanta
15 Oct 2025 | 
Paris redesigned its streets with children in mind - wider sidewalks, less traffic, and safer zones near schools. This child-first approach improved mobility for all, including seniors and cyclists. Atlanta can learn from Paris by investing in protected bike lanes, rethinking zoning, and prioritizing equity. A city where children thrive is safer, healthier, and more connected. The shift is not just practical - it's a moral imperative.
Micromobility's Insurance Gap: What Riders Need to Know
15 Oct 2025 | 
Micromobility use is surging, but insurance coverage lags. Most auto and home policies exclude e-bikes and scooters, leaving riders exposed. Accidents are rising, and shared services often don't cover users. InsurTech firms offer on-demand solutions, but adoption is low. Riders should check existing coverage, consider standalone policies, and push for clearer regulations to close the gap and ensure safe, sustainable urban transport.
 17 Oct 2025 08:51:52 UTC |
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