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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Direct-to-Consumer EV Sales in the U.S.: Spring 2026 Guide

03 Mar 2026 | As of Spring 2026, about two dozen U.S. states plus DC allow EV makers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid to sell directly to consumers, while several states - including Alabama, Kansas, Nebraska, and Ohio - still prohibit most direct sales, often granting Tesla limited exemptions. Buyers in restricted states may need out-of-state pickup or dealer intermediaries. Many states are actively updating laws to include all EV manufacturers.

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