Cars That Think
APRIL 9, 2025
One of the greatest climate -related engineering challenges right now is the design and construction of a large, zero-emission, passenger airliner. And in this massive undertaking, no airplane maker is as invested as Airbus. At the Airbus Summit , a symposium for journalists on 24 and 25 March, top executives sketched out a bold, tech-forward vision for the companys next couple of generations of aircraft.
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.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 16, 2025
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.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 4, 2025
Last month, Nissan announced job cuts as part of its efforts to cut costs and right the ship, but this weeks tariff announcements could be a blessing in disguise for the Japanese automaker. Its most popular model, the Rogue crossover, is built in Tennessee, exempting it from the worst of the tariffs impacts, which will likely save hundreds of jobs. Nissan previously said it would cut a shift at the Smyrna, TN assembly facility, but the trade war has pushed American-built vehicles into the spotli
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Teslarati
APRIL 17, 2025
The Tesla Model 3 recently captured the title of “most economical electric vehicle to own” in a new study performed by research firm Zutobi. Perhaps one of the biggest and most popular reasons people are switching to EVs is the cost savings. Combining home charging, lower maintenance costs , and tax credits has all enabled consumers to consider EVs as a way to save money on their daily drivers.
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.
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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.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 13, 2025
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.
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.
Teslarati
APRIL 8, 2025
Elon Musks X is tightening its rules on parody accounts starting April 10. The social media platform will mandate that accounts impersonating others start their account names with fake or parody and use different images from the accounts they are mimicking. The move targets confusion sparked by parody profiles, including those posing as X’s owner, Elon Musk.
Plug in America
APRIL 23, 2025
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a political lightning rod. Auto sector lobbying around EVs is at an all-time high , with record spending on both sides of the issue. The top spender is a petrochemical and fuel refining trade organization that has a lot to lose from a shift to EVs. One popular disinformation theme is that there is a federal mandate requiring everyone to ditch their gas burner and switch to an EV.
Cars That Think
APRIL 18, 2025
This year, Bell Labs celebrates its hundredth birthday. In a centennial celebration held last week at the Murray Hill, New Jersey campus, the labs impressive technological history was celebrated with talks, panels, demos, and over a half dozen gracefully aging Nobel laureates. During its impressive 100 year tenure, Bell Labs scientists invented the transistor , laid down the theoretical grounding for the digital age, discovered radio astronomy which led to the first evidence in favor of the big
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.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 7, 2025
Bruno Latour once said technology doesnt succeed because it works. It succeeds because enough people act like it does. For nearly a decade, thats exactly what happened with green hydrogen as an energy carrier. The story was so compelling, the coalition so wide, the urgency so real, that for a. [continued] The post Green Hydrogen For Energy Was A Story We Told Ourselves appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 11, 2025
2025 Subaru WRX tS Powertrain 2.4-liter turbocharged horizontally-opposed "boxer" four-cylinder (271 horsepower @ 5,600 RPM, 258 lb-ft @ 2,000-5,200 RPM) Transmission/Drive Wheels Six-speed manual, all-wheel drive Fuel Economy, MPG 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined (EPA Rating) Fuel Economy, L/100km 12.4 city / 9.0 highway / 10.9 combined (NRCan Rating) Base Price $45,705 (U.S.) / $47,795 (Canada) As-Tested Price N/A / $50,385 (Canada) Disclaimer: Prices include N/A destination charge in the Un
Teslarati
APRIL 17, 2025
Tesla Sweden is still dealing with a number of strikes due to its conflict with IF Metall, but the electric vehicle maker seems to be getting better at overcoming the unions’ efforts. Tesla’s clever workarounds have resulted in network owner Telge Nt apologizing to the unions after two new Superchargers were opened despite the sympathy strikes of the Elektrikerna union and Seko.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 17, 2025
Lucid Motors introduced the 2026 Lucid Gravity, the first and only SUV to deliver everything consumers want in a vehicle without compromise. The Lucid Gravity offers the versatility of a sophisticated full-size three-row SUV, with space for adults and families to ride in comfort with all their gear and the performance of a luxury sports […] The post The 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Cars That Think
APRIL 16, 2025
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.
Electrek
APRIL 10, 2025
On todays troubling episode of Quick Charge , we explore all the troubles befalling Tesla (and TSLA stock) in the month April with top executives fleeing the ship, demand plummeting, sales slipping, government incentives at home and abroad under threat, and a raft of receipts brought on by an OpenAI lawsuit hitting the brand, its already a bad month for Elon and theres still 20 more days to go !
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 8, 2025
March saw plugin EVs at 27.1% share in Germany, up from 18.0% year-on-year. BEV volume increased by some 35% YoY, from a low baseline, while PHEVs grew 66%. Overall auto volume was 254,497 units, down 3.5% YoY. Marchs best-selling BEV was the Volkswagen ID.7. Marchs sales saw combined EVs at. [continued] The post EVs At 27.1% Share In Germany — VW Group Strong appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 18, 2025
A California Tesla owner has filed a lawsuit that alleges the automaker sped up his vehicles odometer, causing the warranty to expire faster than it would have normally. Plaintiff Nyree Hinton said the automakers odometer readings dont reflect actual mileage, and instead rely on driving behavior, algorithms, and energy consumption to calculate mileage.
Teslarati
APRIL 9, 2025
Tesla bull Morgan Stanley reiterated its $410 price target, with analyst Adam Jonas sharing his sharp take. The bank shaved Teslas price target to $410 from $430 in Q1, adjusting for expected lower deliveries in the first quarter. Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on TSLA before the electric vehicle company released its Q1 2025 delivery report.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 29, 2025
Volvo Trucks has now delivered more than 5,000 battery-electric trucks to customers in 50 countries around the world. With eight electric truck models in production today, Volvos leadership in electric trucks is stronger than ever. The post Volvo reaches milestone with 5,000 electric trucks sold worldwide appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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.
Electrek
APRIL 17, 2025
Imagine landing at JFK or LaGuardia after a fun but taxing vacation, and instead of hailing a two-hour cab ride or asking your brother-in-law to come and get you, you take to the skies in an eVTOL. Youre back on the ground in 15 minutes for a short trip back home to bed. What a time to be alive. eVTOL developer Archer Aviation is making this dream a reality alongside its business partner, United Airlines, offering travelers to NYC a new map of air taxi routes to travel to and from NYC airports.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 14, 2025
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.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 28, 2025
Slate Auto has released the details of its introductory model. Dubbed simply the Slate Truck, the pickup will be a small electric vehicle trading on its unparalleled simplicity, extensive customization and comparatively low point of entry after federal EV incentives. But it's not yet clear if the company has come up with a brilliant new automotive ethos or is just trying to sell you a bunch of stuff by not installing it during assembly.
Teslarati
APRIL 11, 2025
Tesla Giga Berlin boasts the worlds largest free charging park. Visitors to Teslas Gigafactory in Grnheide cant miss the sprawling network of 546 charging stations peppering the parking areas, dwarfing other global contenders. The U.S. automakers setup snatched the title of the worlds largest charging park from a 259-station lot in Merklingen, Germany, per the German Automobile Association (ADAC).
Green Energy Consumers
APRIL 18, 2025
Climate change is the greatest threat to natural landscapes, marine ecosystems, and fishing industries in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Narragansett Bay has already warmed by nearly 3F since 1960. Sea levels off the coast of Newport have risen 10 inches since 1930 , and projections show they could rise as much as 9 feet in the next 75 years. These changes will drastically alter the fishing industry and the economy.
Cars That Think
APRIL 9, 2025
Researchers this month will begin testing a high-voltage circuit breaker that can quench an arc and clear a fault with supercritical carbon dioxide fluid. The first-of-its-kind device could replace conventional high-voltage breakers, which use the potent greenhouse gas sulfur hexafluoride, or SF 6. Such equipment is scattered widely throughout power grids as a way to stop the flow of electrical current in an emergency.
Electrek
APRIL 10, 2025
Remember Foxconn? Its been years since weve spoken the name, so it was a big surprise that the automotive division of the behemoth electronics manufacturer would be one of the first Chinese (technically Taiwanese) brands to come to the States. A Foxconn executive recently detailed a full offensive of new BEV models in the works, two of which will hit the US market and one as early as late 2025.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 4, 2025
A sleek, nearly silent two-seater aircraft is zipping its way across the United States — and its not running on a drop of fuel. Its the B23 Energic, an all-electric airplane from Swiss aviation company H55, and its in the middle of a months-long tour called H55 Across America. The. [continued] The post Electric Aviation Takes Off: H55s B23 Energic Embarks On Cross-Country US Tour 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.
Teslarati
APRIL 11, 2025
Tesla has countered concerns regarding the availability of electric vehicle chargers in Saudi Arabia with a quick response as it launched 24 Superchargers in the country’s most populated cities just one day after launching deliveries in the country. Tesla announced that it was launching deliveries of the Cybertruck in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday.
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