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Future Chips Will Be Hotter Than Ever

Cars That Think

For over 50 years now, egged on by the seeming inevitability of Moores Law , engineers have managed to double the number of transistors they can pack into the same area every two years. But while the industry was chasing logic density, an unwanted side effect became more prominent: heat. In a system-on-chip (SoC) like todays CPUs and GPUs , temperature affects performance, power consumption, and energy efficiency.

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Non-Tesla US EV Sales Up 472% vs. 2021!

CleanTechnica EVs

US electric vehicle sales continue to grow. 100% electric vehicle (EV) sales were up 200% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2021. They were up 66% compared to Q1 2022, up 12% compared to Q1 2023, and up 11% compared to Q1 2024. That said, there are very notable changes. [continued] The post Non-Tesla US EV Sales Up 472% vs. 2021! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Underrated Tesla safety feature recognized by China Automotive Research Institute

Teslarati

Electric vehicles like Tesla have become very common today, but this does not mean that they are immune to misinformation campaigns. One of these points of FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) relates to EVs’ alleged electromagnetic radiation, which is supposedly a potential heath risk. As per the China Automotive Research Institute, however, Teslas are not just safe from electromagnetic radiationthey are actually some of the safest vehicles in the market when it comes to radiation protectio

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ZEEKR unveils 7GT as ‘The EV that does everything’ complete with 10 minute charging and 825 km range

Electrek

Four months after sharing a first look at a new GT shooting brake variant of its all-electric 007 sedan, ZEEKR has officially launched the 7GT in China, with initial deliveries to follow in less than a week. As shown in ZEEKRs images below, this sporty GT variant was designed with several comfort features and impressive tech, including a fast-charging 800V platform and zippy acceleration.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Massachusetts Takes Bold Step To End Gas Line Subsidies

Green Energy Consumers

A coalition of twelve environmental and clean energy organizations 1 , including Rewiring America, Acadia Center, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Sierra Club, and Environmental Defense Fund, recently submitted a letter strongly supporting the Department of Public Utilities' (DPU) draft policy to end gas line extension allowances (LEAs)subsidies that have long encouraged new gas service connections and expansion.

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Waymo’s Quickly Taking More Market Share Than I Expected

CleanTechnica EVs

To be honest, I hadn’t thought a lot about Waymo’s market share in the cities it operates in. I just figured it’s still fairly small and niche as it works hard to improve its software and hardware. However, it turns out Waymo is getting a lot more business than I. [continued] The post Waymo’s Quickly Taking More Market Share Than I Expected appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Those reporting BYD overtook Tesla as top global electric vehicle maker are wrong

Electrek

In the past few weeks, major news outlets have reported that Chinese automotive giant BYD has overtaken Tesla as the worlds largest seller of electric vehicles. While it may be true that BYD has usurped Tesla to sell more electric vehicles or generate more revenue, the idea that either is the largest EV seller in the world completely ignores a company that sells more EVs each year than both Tesla and BYD combined.

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BYD Han L sedan and Tang L SUV with ultra-fast charging go on sale in China

Electric Cars Report

Chinese automotive giant BYD has launched its first EVs built upon the new Super e-platform. The spotlight shines on the sleek Han L sedan and the spacious Tang L SUV, both boasting jaw-dropping ultra-fast charging capabilities. The post BYD Han L sedan and Tang L SUV with ultra-fast charging go on sale in China appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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150,000 Miles, 5 Years, & 5+ Months on My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range — Where Do I Stand Now?

CleanTechnica EVs

My odometer just hit 150,218. Below explains why we still love our 2019 Model 3 after 150,000 miles and nearly 5 years. We are about to make our annual 1500-mile spring migration from Utah to northern Wisconsin and Tesla is still the only brand of EVs that can make that. [continued] The post 150,000 Miles, 5 Years, & 5+ Months on My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Where Do I Stand Now?

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Tesla’s top investor questions ahead of the Q1 2025 earnings call

Teslarati

The next Tesla earnings call is a week away, and many investors have already started voting on which questions they want answered during the meeting. Shareholders can submit and vote on questions for the upcoming call using the Say Technologies platform and at the time of writing, the page already has a total of 2.59 million Tesla shares represented in the polls across a total of 6,390 participants.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

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Stellantis Yet Again Confirms That It's Not Selling Maserati

The Truth About Cars

Red is a great color for many Italian cars, but the problem for Maserati is that it has been seeing the color more in its finances than on an exciting new car. Despite losing more than half its sales last year and seeing further declines this year, Maseratis parent company, Stellantis, says its still devoted to the brand. Maserati CEO Santo Ficili said, Stellantis confirms its commitment towards Italy, its workers, and all its brands, including Maserati.

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The Many Ways Tariffs Will Hit Your Electronics

Cars That Think

Like the industry he covers, Shawn DuBravac had already had quite a week by the time IEEE Spectrum spoke to him early last Thursday, 10 April 2025. As chief economist at IPC , the 3000-member industry association for electronics manufacturers, hes tasked with figuring out the impact of the tsunami of tariffs the United States government has planned, paused, or enacted.

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The 1969 All-Electric GM XP 512E Concept

CleanTechnica EVs

By Sam McEachern, GM News In the first quarter, General Motors saw sales of its electric vehicles nearly double from the comparable year-ago quarter we’re now the #2 seller of EVs in the U.S.1 But this was no overnight success story GM has been dabbling with electric cars. [continued] The post The 1969 All-Electric GM XP 512E Concept appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla continues California domination despite slide in registrations

Teslarati

Tesla has continued its domination in the California auto market as the state’s New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has released data from the first quarter of 2025. 2025 is going to be one of the more difficult years to determine the outlook of the automotive sector due to the uncertain impact of tariffs and how much they will hinder overall growth.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Europe Attempts Ban On Carbon Fiber

The Truth About Cars

European regulators have decided that carbon fiber should be on a shortlist of hazardous materials and are seeking to have it banned. While the industry will presumably petition the government against instituting any official restrictions, theres always a chance the rule could come to pass shaking up the global supply chain. According to the Japanese Nikkei , the European Parliament amended a proposal to its End of Life Vehicles Directive last month.

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Now that’a a BIG statement! MG promises IM Motors electric luxury IM5 and IM6 will be the most “advanced cars anyone will be able to buy in Australia this year”.

EV Central

MG is launching its IM Motors electric luxury sub-brand in Australia with two models, five variants and rhetoric thats super-heated even by the standards of auto industry marketing spiel. These cars are the most advanced cars anyone will be able to buy in Australia this year, promised MG Motors Australia chief commercial officer Giles Belcher. The technology in them is unbelievable.

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Manila International Auto Show Marks 20 Years, Displays More Electrified Vehicles Than Ever Before

CleanTechnica EVs

The 2025 Manila International Auto Show opened its doors on April 10. It includes a larger presence than ever before of electrified vehicles as new and existing brands present their latest innovations and strategies for a more sustainable automotive future. CleanTechnica is covering the event, and below is a list. [continued] The post Manila International Auto Show Marks 20 Years, Displays More Electrified Vehicles Than Ever Before appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Driverless Teslas using FSD Unsupervised are starting to look common in Giga Texas

Teslarati

The sight of fully driverless Teslas operating using FSD Unsupervised is becoming quite common in the Giga Texas complex. This was highlighted in a recent video of the facility from one of Giga Texas most ardent watchers. FSD Unsupervised Just recently, the Tesla AI Team shared a video showing how Unsupervised FSD was being used to deliver cars from the end of Giga Texas vehicle production line to the facilitys outbound logistics lot.

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Personal: My Ongoing EV Adventure

Clean Fleet Report

Life Without Gasoline Continues I like to drive an electric vehicle (EV) because it helps fight climate change by reducing the burning of fossil fuels. Besides their many advantages (and a few disadvantages at the moment), EVs are wonderful cars to drive and live with. Im now on my third different one in eight years, the popular Hyundai Ioniq 5. My story is likely typical of many EV drivers, who, for environmental reasons , got their first EV and then kept driving them.

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Hyundai Inster priced: It’s the cheapest non-Chinese EV you can buy in Australia today, but still $10K more than a BYD Dolphin

EV Central

Emphasising the advantage Chinese brands currently have when it comes to EV pricing in Australia, the tiny Hyundai Inster SUV is now on-sale from $39,000 plus on-road costs. That sets the Korean giants cheapest Inster Standard Range almost $10,000 above Australias cheapest EV, the $29,990 plus ORCs BYD Dolphin Essential, as well as lagging the $35,990 drive-away GWM Ora and the MG4 that currently starts at $36,990 drive-away (although that changes often).

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Formula E Miami E-Prix: A Look Inside Jaguar TCS Racing — A CleanTechnica Exclusive

CleanTechnica EVs

In motorsport, Formula E is still new to a lot of sports fans. It was conceived as being net zero carbon right from the start, and it is an organization that is trying to advance electric vehicle (EV) technology while providing a competitive racing spectacle — after all, that’s what. [continued] The post Formula E Miami E-Prix: A Look Inside Jaguar TCS Racing — A CleanTechnica Exclusive appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla police fleet saves nearly half a million in upkeep and repair costs

Teslarati

As it turns out, operating a fleet of Tesla police cars is very cost-effective. This is, at least, according to the Bargersville Police Department, which hasseen significant savings from its fleet of Tesla police vehicles. The Bargersville Police Departments recent comments about its savings were outlined in an IndyStar report. Big Savings The Bargersville Police Department started with one Tesla in 2019, but it has since added another dozen more.

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Subaru Drops Trailseeker EV And Updated Solterra At New York Auto Show

The Truth About Cars

Subaru revealed a pair of electric vehicles for the 2025 New York International Auto Show. One of these is the all-new 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV , which will become the brands first battery electric utility vehicle, whereas the other model is an updated version of the Solterra crossover featuring improved range. The Solterra was co-developed with Toyotas bZ4x and is largely indistinguishable from its sibling, save for some unique visual cues and packaging designed to make it slightly more off-r

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Genesis X Gran Equator Concept Is An Elegant Overlander For The Modern Explorer

Electric Cars Report

Genesis today revealed the XGran Equator Concept, a bold exploration of elegance and adventure designed for those seeking the serenity of nature and the thrill of the unknown. The post Genesis X Gran Equator Concept Is An Elegant Overlander For The Modern Explorer appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Auto Brands Leading the US EV Revolution — CHARTS

CleanTechnica EVs

Which auto brands and auto groups are now ruling the US pure electric vehicle (EV) market? How much competition is there at the top now? Let’s roll into the numbers and charts and see. First of all, yes, despite Tesla losing sales year over year for two years in a. [continued] The post Auto Brands Leading the US EV Revolution CHARTS appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe wins Executive Disruptor of the Year award

Teslarati

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has been named Executive Disruptor of the Year in Newsweeks Worlds Greatest Auto Disruptors awards. The electric vehicle maker celebrated its chief executives accolade on social media and on its official website. Why RJ Scaringe Won Newsweek highlighted that Rivian is one of the few electric car makers in the market today that actually turned a profit.

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2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Performance Ultra Review: The fastest production Volvo ever comes with standard sincerity and a dash of devil

EV Central

The folks at Volvo have always seem so sincere. They are sincere in how they dont want people to get hurt in their cars. They are sincere in the way they dont want their cars to pollute the environment. Sometimes though, the sincerity, the goodness, gets in the way of building truly characterful cars. Theres no devil in a Volvo 240 wagon, but theres plenty in a 68 Chev Camaro.

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Charge Your Electric Car Off-Peak in Massachusetts & Save

Green Energy Consumers

When you charge your electric car matters. Charging when overall demand for electricity is low reduces costs and emissions for the electric grid as a whole. For years, weve advocated for better smart charging programs from our electric utilities to incentivize electric vehicle (EV) owners to charge their cars off-peak. In addition to utility programs, EV drivers in Massachusetts can participate in the Clean Peak Standard to earn rewards for charging off-peak.

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Huawei-Backed AITO Releases M9 SUV at Philippine Auto Show

CleanTechnica EVs

The AITO M9, a flagship SUV from the Chinese carmaker, Seres is poised to redefine the Philippine luxury electric vehicle market with its blend of advanced technology and sophisticated design. First presented at the 20th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025, the M9 is distributed by QSJ Motors. According to. [continued] The post Huawei-Backed AITO Releases M9 SUV at Philippine Auto Show appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla reveals latest Giga Texas production milestone

Teslarati

Tesla celebrated a major production milestone at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas this week, just as the company continues to ramp up production of its refreshed Model Y. On Friday, Tesla announced in a post on X that Giga Texas has officially produced its 400,000th vehicle, coming after the first production Model Y rolled off the line in 2021. The post was accompanied by a pair of photos celebrating the milestone, and Tesla’s setup for one of the pictures was also captured in drone footag

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World first: McMurtry Spéirling electric hypercar drives upside down from stationary

Electric Cars Report

The McMurtry Spirling is a British-built, single-seat, electric hypercar that operates in a league of its own. In a stunning world first, McMurtry Automotive has driven its record-breaking Spirling hyper track car upside down. The post World first: McMurtry Spirling electric hypercar drives upside down from stationary appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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2026 Subaru Outback Premieres at 2025 New York Auto Show

The Truth About Cars

Subaru has chosen the New York International Auto Show as the place to debut the 2026 redesign of the Outback. Returning for a seventh generation, the model has been one of the best wagons still available on the North American market. Subaru would never call it a wagon, of course, and the redesign seems to be pushing the model more toward the SUV end of the spectrum.

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Tesla Model Y Juniper Launched in Brisbane, Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

Last Thursday night, we had the pleasure and honour of standing amidst a crowd of over 100 people for the Juniper Tesla Model Y launch at Teslas Brisbane delivery centre in Pinkenba (yep, thats a real name). The Tesla Model Y only arrived in Australia three years ago, and now. [continued] The post Tesla Model Y Juniper Launched in Brisbane, Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck needs changes before Australia entry, but no guarantees it will arrive

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck is still in need of some changes before it makes its way to Australia, but the country’s director is still unsure whether the vehicle will ever make its way down under. In March, we reported on Tesla’s intention to bring the Cybertruck to Australia and potentially New Zealand. Country Manager Thom Drew said Tesla had intentions to bring the truck to the market, especially as there is a lack of a “real workhorse, full EV that has the range and capability tha

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