Cars That Think
APRIL 23, 2025
The XPrize Foundation today announced the winners of its four-year, US $100 million XPrize competition in carbon removal. The contest is one of dozens hosted by the foundation in its 20-year effort to encourage technological development. Contestants in the carbon removal XPrize had to demonstrate ways to pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or oceans and sequester it sustainably.
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2025
After about a month of speculation and subtle hints from industry insiders, American EV startup Slate has emerged from stealth to share its flagship model with the world. This simplified all-electric pickup arrives with over 100 accessories, a five-seat SUV configuration kit, and get this crank windows. Even better, this no-nonsense pedigree of EV is priced refreshingly low, starting below $20,000 after US tax incentives.
Electrek
APRIL 20, 2025
Former Tesla engineer Christina Balan, who was fired in 2014, said in an interview that her entire team was threatened with deportation for taking her side when she brought up a brake safety issue directly to Elon Musk. Shes now succeeded in throwing out Teslas arbitration case against her, and hopes to meet Tesla directly in open court in a case that could influence corporate policy nationwide.
Teslarati
APRIL 22, 2025
Teslas Q1 2025 earnings were released in an Update Letter, which was posted on the companys Investor Relations website after markets closed today, April 22, 2025. Tesla Q1 2025 Deliveries Teslas first quarter vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, with the EV maker delivering a total of 336,681 vehicles, comprised of 323,800 Model 3/Y and 12,881 other models, worldwide.
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CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 21, 2025
A recent news story highlighted how the Bargersville, Indiana Police Department is saving a lot of money by using electric vehicles instead of gas-powered ones. Electric motors are more energy efficient than internal combustion engines, and not by a little. Electricity also costs less than gasoline, and EVs can be. [continued] The post Police Department Saves Thousands Of Dollars Each Month Using Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 24, 2025
The facelifted 2025 Volkswagen GTI is missing a few things, yet the foundation remains the same. This all adds up to a car thats instantly familiar and still great at its assigned task. Still, the lack of an available manual transmission makes me sad and the missing radio/climate control knobs make me angry. Ill get to that. (Full disclosure: Volkswagen flew me to Virginia and housed and fed me so I could drive the 2025 GTI.
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Teslarati
APRIL 21, 2025
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas is building what appear to be castings for the upcoming Cybercab, ahead of the vehicle’s launch and the highly anticipated debut of Unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD). On Monday, Tesla Giga Texas site observer Joe Tegtmeyer shared photos on X of some unique castings out beside the factory. Notably, Tegtmeyer points out that the castings are quite different from those of the Model Y and Cybertruck, which are currently the only two vehicles being produced
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2025
I recently read Steve Hanleys excellent article on the woes of Tesla and found the closing insightful: Tesla is like the boy who cried wolf. Every time it makes promises it doesnt keep, its reputation suffers. Most major corporations care passionately about their reputation, but such things do not seem. [continued] The post BYD Keeps Delivering on Teslas Unkept Promises appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 22, 2025
Like its Detroit-based rivals Stellantis and Ford, General Motors operates a significant manufacturing business in Canada and Mexico, putting all three at substantial risk of disruption from tariffs. While some of the brands more popular models are built south of the border, GM officials say they have no plans to change or relocate those production lines as the trade war heats up.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 20, 2025
In collaboration with MAN Truck & Bus, ABB E-mobility has successfully completed their firstMCS charging tests using Ethernet-based communication, standardized in ISO-15118-20 and the only recently released ISO-15118-10. The post ABB E-mobility and MAN Successfully Test Megawatt Charging appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
APRIL 23, 2025
When you think about the biggest names in electric vehicles, Tesla or BYD probably come to mind first. But the largest electric vehicle producer by sheer numbers isnt either of these car giants its Yadea , the Chinese powerhouse behind an enormous array of electric two- and three-wheelers. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit China and attend Yadeas annual retail summit, an expansive event hosting over 4,000 global dealers and showcasing what felt like an endless variety of electric rides.
Teslarati
APRIL 21, 2025
Tesla looks to be getting closer to opening its highly anticipated diner, drive-in movie theater, and Supercharger location in Southern California, after the company began construction on the project in the latter part of 2023. On Sunday, X user BLKMDL3 stopped by the Hollywood Tesla Diner location and shared photos of the site, noting that Superchargers are now lit up, parking lots are fully paved, and construction generally appears to be nearing completion.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2025
Tesla announced its Q1 2025 earnings report this week, and many questions continue to hover over the all-electric carmaker. While experiencing a momentary resurgence since the first quarter report, the company’s share prices have tumbled with a significant profit decline since the first of the year. There are many reasons. [continued] The post Tesla’s Competitors Move Ahead with Affordable EVs Not Skimpy Promises appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Innovation News Network
APRIL 25, 2025
A 3D satellite monitoring system developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earths forests from space. The 3D satellite will be crucial in helping us understand how tropical forests are changing so we can protect future generations from climate breakdown and […] The post 3D satellite monitoring can help protect Earths forests from climate change appeared first on Innovation News Network.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 21, 2025
Nissan has confirmed that the next generation of the GT-R is forthcoming and will utilize a hybrid drivetrain. It will also go on sale sometime between 2028 and 2030. Details come from the same interview between The Drive and Nissans Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer for North America, Ponz Pandikuthira, that yielded details about the improved range on the Leaf.
Charged EVs
APRIL 21, 2025
The Ford Power Promise focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at homestill the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. Its working. Selling electric vehicles was always going to be a challenge, especially for established U.S. brands like Ford and Chevrolet. They require a lot of explanation by salespeople unfamiliar with EVs; not every shopper lives where charging will be easy and convenient; and misperceptions and myths abound.
Teslarati
APRIL 25, 2025
Chinas leading automaker, BYD, reported a 100.4% profit surge in the first quarter, partly driven by its smart electric vehicle (EV) features. BYD’s net profit reached 9.2 billion yuan ($1.26 billion), exceeding the companys earlier forecast of RMB 8.5 billion ($1.1 billion) to RMB 10 billion ($1.3 billion), according to a Friday stock filing.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 21, 2025
The electrification of freight trucking in the United States has quietly become a central strategic challenge for decarbonization efforts. Transportation is now the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, surpassing even electricity generation, and heavy-duty trucking alone contributes disproportionately to this problem. While US rail refuses to.
Cars That Think
APRIL 22, 2025
Coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and Codeium are already changing software engineering. Based on existing code and an engineers prompts, these assistants can suggest new lines or whole chunks of code, serving as a kind of advanced autocomplete. At first glance, the results are fascinating. Coding assistants are already changing the work of some programmers and transforming how coding is taught.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 21, 2025
Here are the five least expensive new vehicles you can buy right now -- as well as what makes each one stand out. I also share the least expensive vehicles from Europe. Watch the breakdown in my roundup on Views on Videos. Before we dig into it, one important caveat: with the tariffs recently imposed across the world and at constantly changes rates, vehicles prices may go up in unpredictable ways.
EV Central
APRIL 23, 2025
Chinese auto giant Geely could soon offer Aussies another electrified 4×4 off-roader rival for the Toyota Prado. Unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show yesterday, the Geely Galaxy Cruiser is as far from an orthodox diesel 4×4 as possible. READ MORE: EV price parity is here: Bargain Geely EX5 electric SUV priced to thrill in Australia READ MORE: 2025 Geely EX5 Review: Is this cut-price electric SUV bad news for the Leapmotor C10, BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y?
Teslarati
APRIL 25, 2025
The Tesla Takedown movement has taken a victory lap following the release of the electric vehicle makers first quarter 2025 earnings. With the group feeling encouraged by its results with the EV maker, Tesla Takedown is now setting its sights at Elon Musks other ventures, such as Starlink and SpaceX. Because high-speed and reliable satellite internet for people in remote areas and the most affordable spaceflight provider for the United States need to be damaged, it seems.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2025
EV charging station innovators are making the EV driving experience more reliable and convenient than ever before. The post Sleek, Stylish Curbside EV Charging (Bring Your Own Cable), Coming Soon To A City Near You appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 25, 2025
As weve been briefly mentioning the past month or so, we got an opportunity to attend the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show in you guessed it, Shanghai. Aside from taking place in an event center larger than many cities in the US, this annual event featured some of the most advanced tech weve ever seen and a glimpse into the future of electric mobility, as well as some of the strangest yet entertaining design and presentation.
Cars That Think
APRIL 23, 2025
This article is best viewed on desktop. In 2006, IEEE Spectrum ranked patenting powerhouses in our first annual patent survey. The survey, conducted by the research firm 1790 Analytics , examined the number and influence of U.S. patents generated by more than 1,000 organizations. Semiconductor manufacturer Micron Technology came out on top at the time, with IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, and Broadcom rounding out the top five.
EV Central
APRIL 25, 2025
The Chinese newcomer Zeekr has used the Shanghai motor show to reveal its uber-luxury 9X, signalling the brands intent to head seriously upmarket. The latest model from the brand that arrived in Australia in 2024, it also teams supercar acceleration with bespoke luxury attention to detail and a groundbreaking new plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The Geely-owned brand unveiled the opulent large SUV as a signal to the likes of Range Rover and even Rolls-Royce that it plans to tread on their rarefied tur
Teslarati
APRIL 22, 2025
Tesla is seeing robust sales in Japan. This was hinted at in data from the Japan Automobile Importers Associations others category, which indicated a 56% yearly increase to 2,120 units in Q1 2025. Tesla constitutes most of the vehicles in the Japan Automobile Importers Associations others category, as noted in a Nikkei Asia report. Japans Tesla Boom Car sales by “others” in Japan soared 89% to 1,249 units in March, a monthly high, Nikkei noted.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 24, 2025
After Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that Ford EV drivers would gain access to Tesla Superchargers, there was a stampede of auto companies following suit and saying the same. However, it seems none of that was pre-planned at least, not long in advance and it has taken time. [continued] The post Kia EV Drivers Get Access to Tesla Superchargers appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 21, 2025
Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isnt selling, but that just exposes them for the industry noobs that they are. A rebate is a powerful financial tool that helps dealers overcome obstacles like negative equity, poor credit, and down payment requirements and get you to drive home in the car of your dreams today. So if youre dealing with any of the above, but still hope to slide behind the wheel of a new EV before new tariffs kick in , pay attention: these EVs could
Cars That Think
APRIL 20, 2025
Editors Note: Henry Samueli is the 2025 recipient of the IEEE Medal of Honor. IEEE Spectrum published this profile of Samueli in the September 1999 issue. With the recent explosion in the popularity of cable and digital subscriber-line modems for high-speed Internet access, the odds are that you will soon have one of these broadband communications devices in your home or officeif you dont already.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 25, 2025
In 1971 the Cadillac product lineup featured all-new styling, as the brand exited its era of clean lines and minimized chrome ornamentation. As we reviewed in our last installment , weight, cubic inches, and length measurements all ballooned over where they were the prior decade. At the same time, emphasis on build quality and brand differentiation within the GM portfolio began to decline.
Teslarati
APRIL 25, 2025
T-Mobile cut the price of its Starlink cellular service to $10 per month as it gears up for a July launch and aims to broaden access. The carrier also seeks FCC approval to extend Starlink cellular service to legacy devices, citing life-saving potential. After gauging the incredible response from customersincluding broader than expected interest from competitors customersweve set our final launch pricing for T-Satellite at just $10 a month, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said during a Thursday earnin
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 25, 2025
Today, were going to take a trip through the Stargate, a really cool plot device in a fictional universe now owned by Amazon. But, for readers who are super serious (and fellow writers who have wooden objects lodged in the worst places), Im going to promise right now that well. [continued] The post E-Bikes Would Be The Best Vehicle To Take Through A Stargate appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 22, 2025
Chevy flew us down to Charlotte for some track and road time with the Chevy Blazer SS EV. The 600+ horsepower beast barely hidden beneath the skin of Chevys mid-sized SUV is also the quickest SS monikered vehicle the company has ever produced. The Blazer SS also has a ton of extras like a standard, robust SuperCruise, which competes favorably with the Performance line from domestic competitors like Teslas Model Y and Fords Mustang Mach-e GT.
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