Cars That Think

MAY 5, 2025

Some time in next ten years, a Chinese mission aims to do whats never been done before: collect cloud particles from Venus and bring them home. But achieving that goal will mean overcoming one of the most hostile environments in the solar systemthe planets cloaking clouds are primarily made up of droplets of sulfuric acid. When China unveiled a long-term roadmap for space science and exploration last fall, its second phase (2028-2035) included an unprecedented Venus atmosphere sample return miss

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

Teslas Cybertruck inventory has skyrocketed to a new record high of more than 10,000 units. The vehicle program is in crisis.

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Cars That Think

MAY 5, 2025

Since last September, Ive been spending seven hours a day, five days a week happily researching the history of women in electrical engineering. So far Ive uncovered the names of more than 200 women who contributed to electrical engineering, the first step in an eventual book project. No disrespect to Ada Lovelace , Grace Hopper , or Katherine Johnson , but there are many other women in engineering you should know about.

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

Rivian (RIVN) is charging ahead with another major project. The EV maker is building a new 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park near its Normal, Illinois, manufacturing plant as part of a nearly $120 million investment. With a $16 million incentive package from the state, Rivian expects it to be a key enabler as it ramps up EV production.

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MAY 5, 2025

Volvos are chugging down the highway while Tesla is still trying to figure out how to mass-produce the Semi.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 5, 2025

Seventy percent of ferries currently on order globally now feature electric drivetrains, a remarkable shift underscoring just how rapidly maritime transportation is decarbonizing. Norway has about 70 electric ferries running already, and there are likely north of 200 globally. There are about 15,400 ferries in operation around the world, new. [continued] The post Global Ferry Electrification Accelerates: 70% Of New Orders Go Electric appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 5, 2025

Tariffs that protect local industries have some benefits, but tariffs that exclude entire nations are ultimately self-defeating. The post Tariffs & Electric Cars: Bloomberg Says It’s Time To Welcome Chinese Cars To The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

Its not just electric vehicles. Toyota is warning, We dont have much time left, with China poised to take the lead in another emerging technology following EVs.

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InsideEVs

MAY 5, 2025

The electric Class 8 rig will be powered by American-made Proterra batteries.

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

Kias new EV3 and EV5 are already climbing the sales charts in several key markets. With more low-cost EVs arriving this year, including the EV4, its first electric sedan (and hatch), this could be just the start to Kias global sales run.

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MAY 5, 2025

With the Cybertruck, Tesla brought a number of new innovations to market. In addition, the Cybertruck is packed with quirks and functionality that take time to learn and get used to. To help others along their journey, I have compiled a list of some of my favorite tips and tricks. [continued] The post Tesla Cybertruck Tips & Tricks After First 15,000 Miles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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InsideEVs

MAY 5, 2025

This compact electric crossover has sold over 45,000 over the last six months, and sales are gaining momentum.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 5, 2025

A newly released study of the US EV market exposes some dismal flaws in the Tesla marketing plan. Consumers just don’t trust Tesla anymore. The Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report (EVIR) into US EV sales was built in April from over 8,000 consumer responses. The report was designed to provide a. [continued] The post US Consumers Don’t Trust Tesla Anymore, Study Says appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

Blue Bird, the iconic American school bus manufacturer and one of the largest electric school bus makers, has announced an all-electric medium duty Class 5-6 truck chassis.

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MAY 5, 2025

Alphabet's robotaxi company plans to outfit 2,000 more Jaguars with its technology at a new facility in Arizona.

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe just posted a fresh image of a Maximus drive unita vital component teased for some time now that will be a key piece in Rivians goal to reduce the cost per drive unit in its R2 EV builds.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 5, 2025

The MIKA Meon E is definitely not your average electric car. Hand-built in Warwickshire by Hall Engineering and Design, this British-made EV is essentially a reengineered beach buggy with a modern electric heart, and it proudly claims the title of the lightest road-legal electric vehicle in the world, tipping the. [continued] The post MIKA Meon E: The Worlds Lightest Road-Legal EV, Built For Pure Fun appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

Nearly 8 years after it was first unveiled, we finally got to take a ride in the Tesla Semi, which is scheduled for production "next year.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 5, 2025

Norway reaches 97 per cent EV sales in April, as plug in hybrid numbers crash and Tesla slumps below VW despite better sales from Model Y. The post EVs reach 97 pct market share in Norway, Model Y tops sales but Tesla share falls appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

E-Cells , an e-bike brand in the US known for its all-wheel-drive fat tire e-bikes with extremely high performance, has announced that it is terminating operations and closing its doors.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 5, 2025

AltoVolo emerges as a company to watch in 2025, having engineered a vehicle that it claims operates with 80 percent less noise than helicopters and boasts a range four times greater than leading eVTOL competitors such as Archer Aviation. The post AltoVolo launches three-passenger Sigma eVTOL with 510-mile range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

Professional salespeople love to talk about the steps of the sale, a tried-and-true process that guides every customer from curiosity to closed. But when it comes to electric cars, that old-school hustle can fall flat, leaving dealers struggling with how to fit them into their familiar playbook. But what if I told you, dear dealer, that theres a whole category of vehicles on existing dealer lots that need to be approached in exactly the same way as an EV to score a successful sale that youre alr

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 5, 2025

Seeking to recapture a bit of market share, Ram has introduced another budget-minded variant of its half-ton pickup truck. Using a trim level called the Express, it shows up for work with many of the styling features Ram customers seem to like on their pickup trucks but foregoes spendy items like a jumbo infotainment which generally serve to jack the sticker to unfathomable heights.

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

If youre considering going electric, May will be a great time to score a deal on an EV lease. Automakers are slashing lease prices on some of the most popular EVs to move inventory here are four standouts.

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InsideEVs

MAY 5, 2025

General Motors' electric workhorse offers monster range, with admittedly abysmal efficiency. It's impressive regardless.

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

If you thought Tesla or XPengs bipedal humanoid robots were a creepy glimpse into the future, wait until you see what Chinese automaker Chery Automotive is deploying. Alongside business partner AiMOGA, Chery is encouraging its dealers to purchase a Mornine robot to help sell vehicles to customers. Mornine definitely wont scare anyone away, right?

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EV Central

MAY 5, 2025

Chery’s rough and ready iCar 4×4 electric brand has been locked-in for an Australian debut. It will arrive here following a launch in the right-hand drive UK market in 2026, with the first two models targeting traditional combustion-powered 4x4s such as the Suzuki Jimny and Jeep Wrangler. Later on, iCar will even hatch a compact 4×4 ute, says Autocar, which also revealed the Chery-owned car-maker will be forced to rename itself ‘iCaur’ because Apple owns the trademark

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2025

Were starting off this weeks Green Deals with a spotlight on Ankers SOLIX EverFrost 2 Electric Cooler discounts that are running as part of the brands ongoing Mothers Day Sale , which start from $700. Next, we have G-Forces extended e-bike savings, including its newest DE-S Premium All-Terrain Fat Tire Wide Cargo e-bike that is down at $1,399. Lastly, theres EcoFlows latest flash sale that is offering a DELTA 2 bundle with an expansion battery and bag for $849 , as well as an additional solar pa

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The Driven EV News

MAY 5, 2025

Tesla sales slump again in April, falling more than 80 per cent in Sweden and sharp falls across the EU, despite overall growth in the EV market. The post Tesla sales continue plunge across Europe as April sales plummet appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

MAY 5, 2025

SpaceX’s Starlink saw an unprecedented demand in Spain and Portugal during a historic blackout, as mobile and internet users turned to the service amid widespread telecom disruptions. The Iberian Peninsulas power outage exposed vulnerabilities in traditional networks, driving a 35% surge in Starlink usage, with Spain recording a 60% increase above average by April 29, according to data analyzed by FT.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 5, 2025

The Geely EX5 is making waves in the Australian electric vehicle market. Over 1000 have been ordered in the past couple of months. Majella and I got to participate in a pre-launch viewing two months ago. At that time, not all the specs or even the price were available. Now. [continued] The post Geely EX5 A New Owner’s Perspective appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Teslarati

MAY 5, 2025

Tesla appears to have rolled out a paid performance upgrade for the new Model Y crossover. The paid upgrade was spotted and shared on social media by members of the Tesla community this weekend. Tesla Model Y Acceleration Boost As observed by longtime Tesla owner-investor Matthew Donegan-Ryan in a post on X , Tesla has released an Acceleration Boost upgrade for the 2026 Model Y.

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InsideEVs

MAY 5, 2025

Volkswagen's luxury brand seemingly can't catch a break. Plus: tariffs are expected to hit car parts hard, and BYD wins again in April.

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Teslarati

MAY 5, 2025

SpaceXs Starbase has officially become a city following a decisive vote over the weekend. Starbase City officials seeks to increase SpaceX launches from five to 25 annually. On Saturday, eligible residentsmostly SpaceX employeesvoted 212 to 6 to incorporate a 1.6-square-mile patch of Cameron County, Texas, as the municipality of Starbase, according to results published by the county.

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