Tue.May 06, 2025

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Will Supercapacitors Come to AI's Rescue?

Cars That Think

In the U.K., electricity provider National Grid faces a problem every time there is a soccer match on (or any other widely viewed televised event for that matter): During half-time, or a commercial break, an inordinate number of viewers go to turn on their tea kettles. This highly British coordinated activity strains the energy grid, causing spikes in demand of sometimes thousands of megawatts.

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BYD takes the spotlight in the heart of Europe after sales surge by +750% in April

Electrek

Chinas EV leader is quickly making a name for itself in Europe. In April, BYD outsold Tesla in Germany and the UK as sales surged in the region. With new models on the way, this looks to be just the start of BYDs global sales run.

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Tesla Has A Three-Month Supply Of Unsold Cybertrucks

InsideEVs

Plus, Hyundai delays its Hypercasting plant over tariffs and Rivian greenlights a new $120 million co-location park in Normal.

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Tesla (TSLA) UK sales crash after being only positive market in Europe

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) has seen its electric vehicle sales crash in the UK after being the only positive market in a disastrous first quarter in Europe.

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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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Nio’s upcoming sleek sedan with swappable battery and wagon edition spied

The Driven EV News

One of Nio's most popular car, the sleek ET5 sedan's upgraded version is spied testing in China, ahead of its launch. The post Nio’s upcoming sleek sedan with swappable battery and wagon edition spied appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla (TSLA) sales in Germany continue to fall despite new Model Y

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) sales in Germany continue to fall in April despite the new Model Y production ramp at Gigafactory Berlin. The American automaker has seen its European sales cut roughly in half.

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Jeep’s most affordable SUV is now electric: The Compass EV is here with +400 miles range

Electrek

Jeeps new Compass EV is finally here, and its even better than we expected. The electric SUV delivers with a sleek new design and over 400 miles of driving range. Heres our first look at the all-new Jeep Compass EV.

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Master 5G and 6G Basics With IEEE’s New Training Program

Cars That Think

As 5G network capabilities expand globally, the need for trained engineers who know the protocols and procedures required to set up and manage telecommunications systems grows. The newest telecom generation has brought higher data transmission speeds, lower latency, and increased device connectivity to a wide variety of devices used for health care, entertainment, manufacturing, and transportation.

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Hyundai just made it way easier to charge up your EV

Electrek

Nowadays, charging your electric vehicle is about as easy as plugging in your phone. Or at least, it should be. Hyundai just rolled out a few new features to make charging your EV that much easier.

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European drought crisis escalates amid heat and low rainfall, says JRC

Innovation News Network

European drought is intensifying in 2025, with shrinking rivers, dry soils, and rising temperatures threatening the continent. Find out more. The post European drought crisis escalates amid heat and low rainfall, says JRC appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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

Brief

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Affordable Kia EV3 Tested On 621-Mile Road Trip: 'Impressive'

InsideEVs

An EV3 with the large, 81.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack was driven through the night at highway speeds.

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Tesla to fix an FSD driver monitoring annoyance, Elon Musk hints

Teslarati

CEO Elon Musk hinted in an X post that Tesla is about to fix a Full Self-Driving driver monitoring annoyance. When using Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite, the newest “Supervised” version allows drivers to use the vehicle without actually holding onto the steering wheel. However, a cabin-facing camera monitors the driver’s eyes , ensuring they are paying attention to the road and not abusing the suite’s capabilities.

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Cancer 360: New UK tech set to speed up cancer diagnosis

Innovation News Network

Cancer 360 brings all data into one central system so clinicians can prioritise those most in need and speed up cancer diagnosis. The post Cancer 360: New UK tech set to speed up cancer diagnosis appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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April 2025 EV sales: Tesla sales tank in crazy month that saw hybrids drop, BYD boom

EV Central

Sales of EVs dropped again in April off the back of a disastrous month for Tesla on the local sales front. Figures supplied by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and the EV Council show Tesla sold just 500 cars during a month that included Easter and Anzac Day public holidays, contributing to an overall 6.2 percent decline across the market compared with April 2024 (97,302 in 2024 and 91,316 in 2025).

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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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How to Fast-Track Perovskite Solar Cells

Cars That Think

When British solar manufacturer Oxford PV shipped the first commercial order of perovskite-silicon solar cells last September, it was touted as a breakthrough in the industry. The news marked a milestone in a 15-year global effort to develop this lightweight, versatile material that could outperform traditional silicon solar cells. But the lack of follow-on shipments since then serve d as a reminder t hat this te chnology wasn t quite ready for mass commercialization.

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Rivian’s first ‘concept experience’ in NYC looks like an EV space you’d actually hang at

Electrek

Rivian has completed an extensive remodel of its space in the Meatpacking District of NYC, which has been reimagined as the American Automakers first concept experience. These spaces will rotate themes and locations to give visitors and Rivian owners unique spaces to hang out and explore the adventure EV brand.

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Electric vehicles, Particulate Matter, and Public Health

Green Energy Consumers

We talk about electric vehicles (EVs) from a climate and consumer perspective all the time, but in honor of World Asthma Day, weve done a deep dive into particulate matter (PM) emissions, their impact on public health, and how EVs have lower rates of PM emissions when you look at both exhaust and non-exhaust sources.

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Tesla Sweden gets sweet revenge against unions with Model Y domination

Teslarati

It is no secret that Tesla is competing in Sweden with one hand tied behind its back. With the IF Metall union and its allies pulling every trick in the book to tank Tesla’s operations in the country, one could almost expect the EV maker to push as hard as it can just to stay afloat. Based on the Model Y’s registrations in Sweden, however, it seems like Tesla is not just staying afloatit is actually dominating.

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Game-changing Lectric XP4 next-gen electric bike launched, shocking industry once again

Electrek

In true Lectric style, North Americas largest e-bike company just unveiled the latest generation of its best-selling electric bike in a high-energy, adrenaline-fueled product launch this morning. The Lectric XP4 is the newest generation of the ultra-popular e-bike line, and once again brings a shocking level of upgrades at price points never before seen in the industry.

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Stellantis Reveals 2026 Jeep Compass With New Electric Variant

The Truth About Cars

Jeeps first electric SUV has only recently gone on sale, but were already learning about the brands next model. The redesigned 2026 Compass will arrive later this year, and with it, an all-new electric variant, though it will first release in European markets. Spy shots of the new SUV recently leaked on social media, leading Stellantis to pull back the curtain on the Jeep.

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The 2026 Jeep Compass Gets An EV Version With Up To 404 Miles Of Range

InsideEVs

There's also a plug-in hybrid version with all-wheel drive.

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Car insurance is crazy expensive – these are the cheapest EVs to insure in 2025

Electrek

Have you priced out car insurance lately? Regardless of what the gecko or the emu are selling on Hulu these days, believe me when I tell you that insurance premiums are at an all-time high. But fear not, fellow Electrekkies for Ive done some digging and unearthed this lest of the cheapest EVs to insure in May 2025!

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Select Tesla Model S/X to receive free battery seal upgrade for better flood resistance

Teslarati

A number of Tesla owners have reported that their Model S and Model X vehicles are in line to receive upgraded parts for their high-voltage battery seal system. A service bulletin for select Model S and Model X vehicles has also been posted on the companys service website. Based on screenshots that have been shared online, the battery seal upgrade should improve the Model S and Model Xs performance and reliability in floods.

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Infrasound sensors enhance space debris tracking

Innovation News Network

Learn how scientists are using infrasound technology to better detect and predict where space debris will land, improving global safety. The post Infrasound sensors enhance space debris tracking appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Hyundai EVs Just Got A Lot Easier To Charge. Almost Tesla Easy

InsideEVs

The automaker rolled out big changes that will make finding chargers, and charging itself, a simple process.

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Looking beyond the singularity of black holes

Innovation News Network

Can we get definitive answers about the nature of singularities in black holes? A new research study aims to discover more. The post Looking beyond the singularity of black holes appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Lectric XP4 e-bikes open for preorder with up to $365 in free gear from $999, Bluetti Mother’s Day Sale takes up to 48% off units, more

Electrek

Weve got unexpected news and deals headlining todays Green Deals, as Lectric has not only introduced the world to its new XP4 and XP4 750 e-bikes , but has also launched them for preorder with up to $365 in free gear joining them, which you can check out below the fold. From there, we have Bluettis Mothers Day Sale that is taking up to 48% off units, like the AC300 Solar Generator bundle that gives you a B300K expansion battery, a 350W solar panel, and a free trolley at a $1,899 low.

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New Jeep Compass Revealed With All-Electric, Plug-in Hybrid And Hybrid Options

Electric Cars Report

With a full range of powertrains covering widely the segment, the new Compass will further enhance the freedom of choice Jeep offers to its customers. The post New Jeep Compass Revealed With All-Electric, Plug-in Hybrid And Hybrid Options appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Lucid reveals Gravity electric SUV lease prices: Here’s how much it will run you

Electrek

The Lucid Gravity is an impressive electric SUV with ultra-fast charging, up to 450 miles of range, and plenty of interior space. Now, you can finally lease it. Heres how much it costs.

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Mack Trucks To Offer Electric Version Of Pioneer Class 8 Truck In 2026

Electric Cars Report

Mack Trucks announced it will soon offer an electric version of the Mack Pioneer, in alignment with Macks commitment to offering customers sustainable solutions for all Class 8 trucking segments. The post Mack Trucks To Offer Electric Version Of Pioneer Class 8 Truck In 2026 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Uber finds another AI robotaxi partner in Momenta, driverless rides to begin in Europe

Electrek

Shortly after announcing a strategic partnership with May Mobility to offer robotaxi rides to customers in the US, Uber has secured a second driverless tech company amid plans to scale the technology to new regions. Following a new partnership with Momenta, Uber will also expand robotaxi rides to Europe.

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Global EV Sales — EVs Now 21% of World Auto Sales in 2025

CleanTechnica EVs

1.6 Million Units in March, 4.1 Million YTD Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 25% in March 2025 compared to March 2024. There were over 1.6 million registrations. More good news is that BEVs pulled further ahead of plugin hybrids, growing 32% YoY to 1.1 million units compared to plugin. [continued] The post Global EV Sales EVs Now 21% of World Auto Sales in 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ready to Optimize Your Resource Intensive EM Simulations?

Cars That Think

This paper explores the use of WIPL-D software for simulating indoor electromagnetic (EM) propagation in both 2D and 3D, addressing the growing need for accurate modeling due to increasing electronic device usage. While 3D simulations offer detailed wave propagation analysis, they require substantial computational resources, especially at high frequencies, whereas 2D simulations - assuming an infinite structure with a constant cross-section - provide a computationally efficient alternative with

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EV offerings to grow, prices to fall as efficiency standards locked in place

The Driven EV News

Electric vehicles are expected to grow in number and fall in price following federal election as manufacturers gain confidence that regulations on low-emission transport will not change. The post EV offerings to grow, prices to fall as efficiency standards locked in place appeared first on The Driven.

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