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Waymo's New Robotaxi Is An All-Electric People Mover With No Steering Wheel
07 Mar 2025 | Synopsis
"...the company partnered with Chinese automaker Geely to design a purpose-built, passenger-first autonomous vehicle...go for as many as 16 hours of continuous all-electric driving...designed to “support a range of future mobility products including robotaxis, multi-purpose vehicles, and logistics vehicles...these vehicles sans-steering-wheel-or-human-required mirrors could be on [US] roads in the coming years..."
You're Worrying About The Wrong EV Batteries
07 Mar 2025 | Synopsis
"The big, expensive batteries are dead reliable. It's the puny 12-volts that are causing problems.EV 12-volt batteries are used to switch on the primary power system, power low-voltage electronics like infotainment systems and operate background tasks like passive entry systems and cell connectivity. Just like on an internal combustion car, if they run out of juice, you may be stranded...12-volt problems are more common with EVs..."
Battery On A Budget: Why 2025 Is Fast Becoming The Year Of The Cheap(er) Electric Car
07 Mar 2025 | Synopsis
"...this is the year when the rulebook is being torn up, in more ways than one. And with the launch of the Volkswagen ID.Every1, we can now see a new chapter of cheap electric cars is being written before our eyes....will cost from just £17,00."It joins talented tots such as the Renault 5 E-Tech and Fiat Grande Panda...BYD, Citroen, Dacia, Fiat, Hyundai, Renault and Vauxhall...all have cheaper electric cars, here and now."
European Startup Says Electric Aviation Isn't Just Possible But Profitable
07 Mar 2025 | Synopsis
"Germany-based green aviation startup Vaeridion, believes its battery-powered microliner concept for carbon neutral short-haul travel will defy skeptics...a viable concept for a 9-seater aircraft that will not only work but be profitable too over short distances of 250 miles (400 km)...flights of 500 km and under - is currently serviced by small turbo propeller aircraft with nearly 15,000 currently in operation."Jay Leno's Shocking First Car Sale In 30 years - Why He Dumped His Tesla Model S
05 Mar 2025 | Synopsis
"...when news broke that Jay Leno had sold his beloved 2015 Tesla Model S P90D, his first sale in 30 years, people started talking...Leno's electric daily driver went up for auction back in 2021"...does this mean Jay Leno is still backing Tesla? Not necessarily. It just means he's not blacklisting it....Jay Leno didn't sell his Tesla to make a statement - unless that statement was, I want a faster one."
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EV Alarmism: Common EV Issues Article Analysis
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.
Rivian's Infotainment Revolution: AI at the Wheel, No Smartphone Required
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.
Hydrogen's Flight Path: Fuel Cells, Turbines, and the Economics of Clean Aviation
10 Oct 2025 | 
Aviation is shifting from Jet A to four fuel systems: electricity, hydrogen (fuel cell and combustion), SAF, and petroleum. Fuel cells suit short-haul aircraft; hydrogen combustion may power long-range jets. SAF bridges legacy fleets. Hydrogen costs - $5-$7/kg today, possibly $2/kg by 2040 - impact ticket prices and infrastructure decisions. Airport authorities, airlines, and governments will share deployment costs. Each fuel has distinct environmental pros and cons shaping aviation's net-zero future.
 12 Oct 2025 12:50:22 UTC |
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