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Bell Labs Turns 100, Plans to Leave Its Old Headquarters

Cars That Think

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

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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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Tesla Model 3 wins ‘most economical EV to own’ title in new study

Teslarati

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.

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Archer unveils eVTOL air taxi network with United to connect passengers to all major NYC airports

Electrek

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.

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

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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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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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Tesla Sued for Allegedly Speeding Up Odometer Mileage Accumulation

The Truth About Cars

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.

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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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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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Tesla doubles down on Robotaxi launch date, putting a big bet on its timeline

Teslarati

Tesla has doubled down on its potential launch date for the Robotaxi ride-hailing platform, which will utilize the Cybercab and other vehicles in its lineup to offer driverless rides in Austin, Texas. Tesla said earlier this year that it was in talks with the City of Austin to launch its first Robotaxi rides , and it planned to launch the platform in June.

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

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The 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring

Electric Cars Report

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.

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The Future of AI and Robotics Is Being Led by Amazon’s Next-Gen Warehouses

Cars That Think

This is a sponsored article brought to you by Amazon. The cutting edge of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) doesnt occur just at NASA, or one of the top university labs, but instead is increasingly being developed in the warehouses of the e-commerce company Amazon. As online shopping continues to grow, companies like Amazon are pushing the boundaries of these technologies to meet consumer expectations.

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

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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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Tesla’s spring update arrives with adaptive headlights and more

Teslarati

Tesla shared release notes for its spring update over the weekend, and the forthcoming update includes new features such as the highly anticipated adaptive headlights, custom trunk height settings, and more. In a post on X on Saturday, Tesla said that the 2025 spring update would be rolling out soon, along with noting that the software version would include the highly anticipated adaptive headlights for owners in the U.S. and Canada.

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How Long Until 50% of Cadillac Sales Are Electric Vehicles in USA?

CleanTechnica EVs

As I reported a couple of days ago, 19.1% of Cadillac’s USA sales were full electric vehicle sales in the 1st quarter. That’s almost one out of every five vehicles sold. In my area, I constantly see electric Cadillacs (mostly LYRIQs) and they seem to actually dominate the Cadillacs on. [continued] The post How Long Until 50% of Cadillac Sales Are Electric Vehicles in USA?

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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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Watch Out For Offshore Wind Disinformation

Green Energy Consumers

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.

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Tesla confirms rollout of critical feature, but Cybertruck misses out

Teslarati

Tesla has confirmed the rollout of a new, critical feature that is coming to the United States for the first time. However, the Cybertruck will unfortunately miss out on it. Tesla has a distinct advantage among many automakers as their Over-the-Air updates make their vehicles better over time. While many automakers have the ability to roll out new features through these updates, Tesla has been shown to be one of the companies that can truly make things significantly better with their cars.

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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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QOTD: Is An Electrified Subaru WRX STI Sacrilege?

The Truth About Cars

It appears that the reason the Subaru WRX STI is no longer available has to do with European emissions regulations. So, perhaps to get the STI back, it will need to be electrified? "Electrification" doesn't necessarily mean "electric vehicle" -- it could mean a hybrid. EV or not, hybrid or not, I suspect that news isn't welcome to Subie fans. But does any future STI need to be gas-only?

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The dash 3 from dashmoto is a functional carbon-fiber scooter inspired by McLaren [Video]

Electrek

Normally, the most functional and practical everyday vehicles arent the highest performing. Thankfully for the dash 3 , dashmoto was born out of a passion for high-performance engineering and was inspired by McLarens carbon fiber monocoque chassis. On top of that dashmoto applied that same high-performance engineering passion to personal mobility and crafted an entirely carbon fiber frame, resulting in a lightweight yet rigid scooter with excellent handling, and ride quality.

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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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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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Tesla offers new discounts on Cybertruck inventory

Teslarati

Tesla is offering new discounts on Cybertruck units in inventory, giving customers a chance to snag a unit of the all-electric pickup for a slight reduction in price. Some are even coming with additional perks to make the offer even sweeter. Tesla is now offering up to $10,550 off of Cybertruck inventory units across the United States. This is up from previous discounts of $6,000 on inventory Cybertrucks, and it will apply to 2024 model year vehicles.

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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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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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Waymo & Uber to Launch in Hotlanta in Summertime

CleanTechnica EVs

Along with Waymo’s expansion into Tokyo, Japan, the company is continuing its robotaxi rollout in major US cities. It recently announced it was coming to Washington, DC, and more recently (this week), Waymo and Uber started letting residents join an “interest list” to use the robotaxi service in Atlanta, Georgia. [continued] The post Waymo & Uber to Launch in Hotlanta in Summertime 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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Bezos-Backed Slate Auto Working On a $25,000 Electric Truck

The Truth About Cars

In addition to space travel, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has his eye on the auto industry. Hes reportedly backing Slate Auto , an EV startup focused on building a compact electric truck for around $25,000. Details are scarce, but Newsweek connected with the company on a short teaser video posted to X. While we cant see much, the film shows a boxy body shape, round headlights, and a funky grille design.

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Seven day test: 2025 Leapmotor C10 Design EV. I’ll check back when you’ve finished it.

EV Central

Leapmotor is a box fresh Chinese brand on our shores, marketed by auto giant Stellantis (Jeep, Peugeot, RAM, etc.), and lands with the C10 medium SUV. Arriving as a full EV (as tested here) and a range extender hybrid , it’s the cheapest EV in its class, and roughly $10,000 under our land’s best selling Tesla Model Y. But does its cheap price – from $45,888 before on-roads – equate to decent value?

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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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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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