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Report: Auto Emissions *Could* Have Dropped By 30%, But SUVs Ruined It For Everyone
27 Nov 2023 | Synopsis
"...the rise in electric vehicles, carbon emissions from automobiles could have dropped by more than 30% over the past 10 years, except they haven't - and that's because of our global appetite for jumbo cars..."SUVs represent 51% of the new car market, and the average light-duty vehicle weight has bulked up to an all-time high of more than 1.5 tonnes...Electric vehicles, which represent 15% of global new car sales in 2022, use three to six times less energy than ICE vehicles to travel the same distance."
Cars Broke Los Angeles. Could A New Form Of Transit Fix It?
27 Nov 2023 | Synopsis
Renewing the Dream paints the portrait of a city whose history was always linked to the evolution of urban mobility...facilitated by a slew of tech startups, from micro-mobility...ever-expanding LA Metro system, they could help alleviate people’s reliance on private cars"...a prototype for a new type of EV station that goes beyond the pragmatics of charging your car and provides a space for the community."
In 2024, Republican EV Attacks May Fall Short as Swing States Reap Investment
27 Nov 2023 | Synopsis
Republicans assert "Electric vehicles are a 'hoax,' they do not work, and they are strengthening China's economy at the expense of American jobs."...roughly $128 billion in investments in domestic EV and battery manufacturing announced since the 2022 passage of the Inflation Reduction Act..."Trump had the United States losing the EV race to China and if he had his way, the jobs of the future would be going to China..."
VW Cuts Workers As Brand Deemed "No Longer Competitive"
27 Nov 2023 | Synopsis
"Volkswagen's higher-ups have decided the people's brand isn't extracting enough money from the people, so they've decided to cut costs to compensate. By firing more people."...brand chief Thomas Schaefer warned that high costs and low productivity were making its cars uncompetitive....downsizing is being handled humanely, at least, with 'partial or early retirement' covering the sum total of the layoffs."
Tesla Scores Another Win With Surprising Announcement From Legacy Carmaker Toyota To Adapt NACS For Future EVs
27 Nov 2023 | Synopsis
"A new deal between the Japanese manufacturer and Tesla will allow Toyota and Lexus battery EVs to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on their cars from 2025, giving access to 12,000 Superchargers throughout the continent...'certain' models under its umbrella will allow for the technology."Toyota's announcement on Oct. 19 came just two days after BMW revealed it too will adopt the NACS on its electric vehicles by 2025."
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Comma 4: The Aftermarket Autonomy Kit That's Suddenly Everywhere
09 Mar 2026 | 
Comma 4 is an aftermarket Level 2 driver‑assistance system from comma.ai that adds advanced lane‑centering and adaptive cruise to more than 300 vehicles. It offers smoother highway performance than many OEM systems but is not self‑driving and requires full driver supervision. Costing about $1,200–$1,500 installed, it gives older EVs and hybrids a modern ADAS upgrade without subscriptions.
VinFast Enters the Ultra-Luxury EV Arena With the Lac Hong Line
06 Mar 2026 | 
VinFast is entering the ultra‑luxury EV market with its new Lac Hong brand, launching the 800S SUV and 900S sedan. Both use a 460 kW tri‑motor system and target buyers of Rolls‑Royce, Maybach, and Lucid. The shift reflects VinFast's move away from mass‑market struggles toward higher‑margin luxury segments, blending Vietnamese design identity with global EV performance benchmarks.
Beyond Panels: How the West Is Competing in the "Anything-but-Solar" Future
05 Mar 2026 | 
Western governments are shifting from competing with China on cheap solar panels to investing in higher‑value parts of the solar ecosystem such as inverters, trackers, storage, and grid software. Europe and the UK lead with policies that reward grid flexibility and system intelligence, while the US risks falling behind unless it pivots from panel manufacturing toward transmission, advanced inverters, and energy‑software innovation.
Canada Opens the Door to China-Built EVs as U.S. Stays Shut
04 Mar 2026 | 
Canada's new quota allows 49,000 China‑built EVs into the country at normal tariffs, creating a split North American market as the U.S. keeps strict barriers. Tesla, Polestar, and Volvo benefit first because their China‑built models are already certified. SAIC's MG4 is the most likely early entrant. The shift boosts competition and lowers prices in Canada while indirectly pressuring U.S. automakers.
Skyrider1: The Electric Ultralight That Wants to Fly Before Its Start-Up Can Walk
03 Mar 2026 | 
A San Diego startup is promoting the Skyrider1 ultralight eVTOL via syndicated press releases, but key details about the company, its leadership, and the aircraft's performance remain unverified. The project appears linked to Morty Berger's small firm My Flying Car, with no FAA certification or technical documentation. The Skyrider1 should be treated as marketing, not confirmed aviation progress.
 10 Mar 2026 09:16:50 UTC |
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