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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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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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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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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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Kia EV3 Wins World Car of the Year Award!

CleanTechnica EVs

The 2025 World Car Awards were just held at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, which started today, and close cousins Kia and Hyundai nabbed a couple of big awards. Let’s start with Kia, since it won the biggest award of the year. 2025 World Car of the Year. [continued] The post Kia EV3 Wins World Car of the Year Award! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai Reveals 2026 Palisade With New Hybrid and XRT Variants

The Truth About Cars

The Hyundai Palisade debuted several years ago and quickly became one of the brands more popular models. It has remained a hot seller and a decent value over the years, and its getting a significant overhaul for the 2026 model year that brings big changes, including a new hybrid powertrain and styling updates. The 2026 Palisade comes standard with a new 3.5-liter V6, making 287 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.

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Geely exercises its Put Option on Lotus UK, enabling reintegration of all businesses under the Lotus brand

Electrek

Bear with me, as this one is a bit complicated and jargon-heavy. Lotus Technology Inc. announced that Geely , the majority owner of its vehicle manufacturing business Lotus UK, exercised its put option earlier this week to sell its 51% stake in the latter company back to the former company. In Lamens terms, Geely is out, so Lotus Tech has to buy the 51% of Lotus UK back, putting all those respective businesses back under one umbrella.

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

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Kia EV3 Crowned 2025 World Car of the Year

Electric Cars Report

TheKia EV3 has been hailed the outright winner at the 2025 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, the Kia EV3 secured the prestigious title of 2025 World Car of the Year. The post Kia EV3 Crowned 2025 World Car of the Year appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Amazon Now Offers Leasing for New Hyundai Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

Amazon shoppers have been able to buy a Hyundai vehicle on the platform for a while now, but the service was limited to financing only. Dealers have been somewhat unhappy with the arrangement, saying Amazon needs to do more to improve their profitability, and as part of that request, the e-commerce giant is expanding its offering to lease customers.

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Multifamily Properties Get Big EV Charging Boost in Midwest

CleanTechnica EVs

JVM Realty Corporation, a major multifamily real estate investment and property management firm in the Midwest, has partnered with “smart EV charging” company Xeal to bring EV chargers to more than 20 multifamily properties across the Midwest. Xeal claims that it is the only EV charging solutions provider that can. [continued] The post Multifamily Properties Get Big EV Charging Boost in Midwest appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Confirmed! Kia locks in an all-new electric ute, but for now it’s only headed to the US

EV Central

Kia has announced that is well underway to developing an all-new battery-powered mid-size ute. But its bound for the US market and unrelated to the 2026 Kia Tasman EV ute that will be sold in Australia from around July. The new pick-up was announced at the 2025 Kia Investor Day event with the second mid-sizer based on an all-new EV platform developed for both urban and outdoor use.

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

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2026 Subaru Trailseeker Electric SUV Debuts In New York

Electric Cars Report

Subaru of America today revealed its newest model in the lineup and its second-ever all-electric SUV, the all-new 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, at the 2025 New York International Auto Show. The post 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Electric SUV Debuts In New York appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Kia Fully Reveals the 2026 EV4 Sedan At NYIAS 2025

The Truth About Cars

Kia used this years New York International Auto Show as the stage to reveal the new EV4, its first electric sedan. Expected to launch in early 2026, the car will arrive with up to 330 miles of range, a 400-volt platform, and a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port out of the box. The funky car borrows some styling elements from the EV6, including its front-end design and vertical LED daytime running lights.

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2026 Subaru Solterra Debuts With More Range, Upgraded Performance

Electric Cars Report

First debuted for 2023, the new 2026 Subaru Solterra all-electric SUV adds significant improvements to overall driving performance, efficiency, styling, and cabin comfort over both its predecessor and the bZ4X sibling. The post 2026 Subaru Solterra Debuts With More Range, Upgraded Performance appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Bonnell’s New Electric Dirt Bikes Are Ready To Shake Things Up: Meet The 805 & 902

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric dirt bikes are no longer the future — theyre the now. And Bonnell, a rising name in the electric motorsports world, is coming in hot with two new models: the 805 and the 902. These bikes arent just about clean energy; theyre built to perform, compete, and maybe even. [continued] The post Bonnells New Electric Dirt Bikes Are Ready To Shake Things Up: Meet The 805 & 902 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk shut down internal Tesla analysis that showed Robotaxi would lose money

Electrek

According to a credible new report, Elon Musk has reportedly shut down an internal analysis from Tesla executives that showed the companys Robotaxi plans would lose money and that it should focus on its more affordable Model 2.

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Volkswagen debuts Tiguan Turbo at 2025 New York Auto Show

The Truth About Cars

NEW YORK -- The wraps have come off of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan Turbo here at the 2025 New York Auto Show. Technically speaking, the car is called the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo. Whatever you call it, it has more zoot than the non-caffeinated Tiguan. If you want the extra get-up-and-go on the Tiguan, you'll note that this will be the top trim for the lineup.

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Bluetti Earth Day Sale takes up to 54% off power stations, Lectric XP 3.0 cargo bundles from $999, Aiper solar smart pool monitor, more

Electrek

Todays Green Deals are being led by Bluettis Earth Day Sale that is taking up to 54% off power stations and solar generator bundles, like the one were seeing on the AC180 Portable Power Station that comes with a 350W solar panel back at its $902 low, among plenty of others. Thats not the only Earth Day savings, as Lectric switches to its holiday-themed sale with up to $654 in free gear accompanying e-bikes, adding cargo-capable packages to the XP 3.0 e-bikes starting from $999.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving gets full unhinged review from Joe Rogan

Teslarati

Tesla, and certainly its CEO, Elon Musk, both have a fan in Joe Rogan, but his recent comments about the company’s Full Self-Driving suite could potentially be the most notable yet. Rogan is a massive fan of Musk and has had him on his podcast more than five times. Perhaps some of the coolest Tesla details have been revealed on the Joe Rogan Experience, and it has resulted in the UFC commentator and podcaster purchasing several Teslas, including a completely decked-out Model S Plaid.

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Outstanding BEV performance in China despite Tesla tailspin

Baua Electric

16 April 2025 Read next US and Chinese brands battle it out as BEV and PHEV registrations soar 15 April 2025 Read next Does the manual gearbox have a future in an EV world? 14 April 2025 Read next Used LCV market buoyant as new van sales struggle 14 April 2025 Chinas battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market bounced in February. But which models recorded the best results?

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Tales From The Beat Episode 113: Auto Journalism In Transition

The Truth About Cars

In episode 113 of the podcast "Tales From the Beat," host Ed Garsten speaks with Joel Feder, a long-time automotive journalist. They discussed the April 1 closing of three auto sites he worked on: MotorAuthority, GreenCarReport and TheCarConnection, what happens when beat writers lose their platform and what readers lose from that, how the tariffs have been reported and the media climate in general.

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Franklin’s Charging Delivers The Fast Charging Experience The World Needs

CleanTechnica EVs

We wrote about a regional EV charging company called Franklin’s Charging when they opened their first location in Little Rock, Arkansas. Reading about cool new EV charging business models online is great, but there’s nothing that can replace checking them out in person. Are the chargers easy to pull into? [continued] The post Franklin’s Charging Delivers The Fast Charging Experience The World Needs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Multinational suppliers in China face hard times

China EV

I covered international suppliers in China extensively when I reported there for Automotive News. During that period from 2003 to 2008 multinational suppliers were expanding rapidly, looking to both supply the China market and to export to other markets. Revisiting my Automotive News stories from that time, I landed on a story I wrote in January of 2006 titled Magna shifts focus to China.

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Burlington Electric Department implements pole-mounted EV chargers

Plug in America

This is part of a collection of case studies that focus on creative charging solutions for EV drivers in multifamily housing. For more information and the full collection, visit our Charging Solutions for EV Drivers in Multifamily Housing hub. Challenge For EV drivers in Burlington, VT, there is a noticeable gap in experience between those with access to home EV charging and those without it.

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QOTD: Star of the 2025 New York Auto Show?

The Truth About Cars

NEW YORK -- We've brought you the 2025 New York International Auto Show debuts from Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai , and Subaru. And there's more show coverage to come. So, I want to know -- which debut tickled your fancy? Which vehicle has you waiting with baited breath for the first drive? It's an easy one today -- and a short one, since we're busy in show mode.

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Hyundai INSTER Hailed as 2025 World Electric Vehicle

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai INSTER has been honored with the title of 2025 World Electric Vehicle. This prestigious accolade was announced today at the globally renowned 2025 World Car Awards ceremony, held during the New York International Auto Show. The post Hyundai INSTER Hailed as 2025 World Electric Vehicle appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Made-in-India Honda Elevate secures 5 stars in Japan NCAP

Baua Electric

The Honda Elevate is exported to Japan from the automakers Tapukara plant and is sold as the Honda WR-V in the brands home country. …Read More The Honda Elevate for Japan scored a total of 176.23 points out of 193.8 points Honda Car India has added a new feather to its hat as the made-in-India Elevate recently secured a full five stars in the Japan New Car Assessment Programme (JNCAP) crash tests.

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Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to slide in California

Electrek

Teslas sales are continuing to slide in California. According to the California New Car Dealers Association, Tesla registrations are down 15% in Q1 2025.

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2025 Audi A6 breaks cover globally. Check out features, engine and specifications

Baua Electric

The sixth-generation Audi A6 Sedan showcases a modern, elegant design and advanced hybrid technology. The 2025 Audi A6 manages to look sharper and more elegant at the same time. Audi has officially unveiled the new A6 Sedan, its premium executive sedan that brings sportiness and elegance together with modern technology. The new Audi A6 comes packing a fresh design language, hybrid powertrains and a fully digital user experience.

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Heavy, Medium And Light-Duty EV Charging Hub To Open In Southern California

CleanTechnica EVs

Most electric vehicle news is about the vehicles themselves, and not nearly enough is about the public EV chargers that are essential to their widespread adoption. In fact, one might say the continuous installation of new EV chargers and charging hubs is an overlooked aspect of the EV revolution. EV. [continued] The post Heavy, Medium And Light-Duty EV Charging Hub To Open In Southern California appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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2026 Kia EV4 Lands In The U.S. With A Tesla Charging Port

InsideEVs

It will be built in South Korea, which is an interesting choice given all the recent tariff turmoil.