Cars That Think
APRIL 23, 2025
The XPrize Foundation today announced the winners of its four-year, US $100 million XPrize competition in carbon removal. The contest is one of dozens hosted by the foundation in its 20-year effort to encourage technological development. Contestants in the carbon removal XPrize had to demonstrate ways to pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or oceans and sequester it sustainably.
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 24, 2025
After Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that Ford EV drivers would gain access to Tesla Superchargers, there was a stampede of auto companies following suit and saying the same. However, it seems none of that was pre-planned at least, not long in advance and it has taken time. [continued] The post Kia EV Drivers Get Access to Tesla Superchargers 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.
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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 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.
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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.
Cars That Think
APRIL 19, 2025
When Marc Alan Sperber, of Arizona State Universitys Education for Humanity initiative arrived at a refugee camp along the Thai - Myanmar border, the scene was typical of many crisis zones: no internet, unreliable power, and few resources. But within minutes, he and local NGO partners were able to set up a full-featured digital classroom using nothing more than a solar panel and a yellow device the size of a soup can.
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 23, 2025
I recently read Steve Hanleys excellent article on the woes of Tesla and found the closing insightful: Tesla is like the boy who cried wolf. Every time it makes promises it doesnt keep, its reputation suffers. Most major corporations care passionately about their reputation, but such things do not seem. [continued] The post BYD Keeps Delivering on Teslas Unkept Promises appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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 21, 2025
Henry Samueli , cofounder of Broadcom and the 2025 recipient of the IEEE Medal of Honor , has this advice for engineering students and recent graduates just starting on their careers: Dont do engineering for the money. Do it because it can have an impact, because you enjoy doing it, and because you love doing it. If you have an impact on society, the money follows.
Electrek
APRIL 25, 2025
As weve been briefly mentioning the past month or so, we got an opportunity to attend the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show in you guessed it, Shanghai. Aside from taking place in an event center larger than many cities in the US, this annual event featured some of the most advanced tech weve ever seen and a glimpse into the future of electric mobility, as well as some of the strangest yet entertaining design and presentation.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 21, 2025
A recent news story highlighted how the Bargersville, Indiana Police Department is saving a lot of money by using electric vehicles instead of gas-powered ones. Electric motors are more energy efficient than internal combustion engines, and not by a little. Electricity also costs less than gasoline, and EVs can be. [continued] The post Police Department Saves Thousands Of Dollars Each Month Using Electric Vehicles 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.
Cars That Think
APRIL 22, 2025
Coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and Codeium are already changing software engineering. Based on existing code and an engineers prompts, these assistants can suggest new lines or whole chunks of code, serving as a kind of advanced autocomplete. At first glance, the results are fascinating. Coding assistants are already changing the work of some programmers and transforming how coding is taught.
Electrek
APRIL 21, 2025
Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isnt selling, but that just exposes them for the industry noobs that they are. A rebate is a powerful financial tool that helps dealers overcome obstacles like negative equity, poor credit, and down payment requirements and get you to drive home in the car of your dreams today. So if youre dealing with any of the above, but still hope to slide behind the wheel of a new EV before new tariffs kick in , pay attention: these EVs could
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 25, 2025
It’s been a busy month, and a busy year. We’ve had some great cleantech news, but also some challenging news. Below are 7 top stories to highlight this week, as well as another 20 honorable mentions. California AB 942. Ugh. This is why we can’t have nice things. California is. [continued] The post Top 7 Stories in the Cleantech Revolution appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 22, 2025
Teslas Q1 2025 earnings were released in an Update Letter, which was posted on the companys Investor Relations website after markets closed today, April 22, 2025. Tesla Q1 2025 Deliveries Teslas first quarter vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, with the EV maker delivering a total of 336,681 vehicles, comprised of 323,800 Model 3/Y and 12,881 other models, worldwide.
Cars That Think
APRIL 25, 2025
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ICUAS 2025 : 1417 May 2025, CHARLOTTE, NC ICRA 2025 : 1923 May 2025, ATLANTA, GA London Humanoids Summit : 2930 May 2025, LONDON IEEE RCAR 2025 : 16 June 2025, TOYAMA, JAPAN 2025 Energy Drone & Robotics Summit : 1618 June 2025, HOUSTON, TX RSS 2025 :
Innovation News Network
APRIL 25, 2025
A 3D satellite monitoring system developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earths forests from space. The 3D satellite will be crucial in helping us understand how tropical forests are changing so we can protect future generations from climate breakdown and […] The post 3D satellite monitoring can help protect Earths forests from climate change appeared first on Innovation News Network.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 25, 2025
When we moved to our retirement home, hubby and I decided we could make do with one vehicle. Most of our appointments can be synced, and, as were both freelancers, the need to commute has vanished. That being said, there are the rare occasions where life interferes and we have. [continued] The post Riding On The Freebee: Public Transportation Can Be Electrifying appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 21, 2025
Nissan has confirmed that the next generation of the GT-R is forthcoming and will utilize a hybrid drivetrain. It will also go on sale sometime between 2028 and 2030. Details come from the same interview between The Drive and Nissans Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer for North America, Ponz Pandikuthira, that yielded details about the improved range on the Leaf.
Electrek
APRIL 25, 2025
In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this weeks episode,we discuss Electrek seeing a ton of cool EVs at the Shanghai Auto Show, Teslas disastrous earnings, Slates cheap EV pickup being unveiled, and more. Todays episode is brought to you by retrospecmakers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 20, 2025
In collaboration with MAN Truck & Bus, ABB E-mobility has successfully completed their firstMCS charging tests using Ethernet-based communication, standardized in ISO-15118-20 and the only recently released ISO-15118-10. The post ABB E-mobility and MAN Successfully Test Megawatt Charging appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 25, 2025
The following Slate pickup truck video is about one of the more intriguing and exciting recent EV developments. With incentives, the $25,000 version of the truck might cost less than $20,000. That is, if the $7,500 US federal EV tax incentive is still available when the Slate truck becomes available. [continued] The post Slate Electric Pickup Truck Might Be Less Than $20,000 With Incentives appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 21, 2025
Here are the five least expensive new vehicles you can buy right now -- as well as what makes each one stand out. I also share the least expensive vehicles from Europe. Watch the breakdown in my roundup on Views on Videos. Before we dig into it, one important caveat: with the tariffs recently imposed across the world and at constantly changes rates, vehicles prices may go up in unpredictable ways.
Electrek
APRIL 21, 2025
Were kicking off a new week here with a nice roundup of power station, e-bike, and other various markdowns in todays edition of Green Deals. For starters, weve unpacked an exclusive offer on EcoFlows mid-range DELTA 3 Plus portable power station at $535 , but you can also find the rather affordable Hoverfly foldable H3 e-bike as low as $423 , and thats alongside Ankers SOLIX C300 AC 90,000mAh LiFePO4 power station at $198 , but dont sleep on that one because it expires at the end of the day.
Teslarati
APRIL 25, 2025
The Tesla Takedown movement has taken a victory lap following the release of the electric vehicle makers first quarter 2025 earnings. With the group feeling encouraged by its results with the EV maker, Tesla Takedown is now setting its sights at Elon Musks other ventures, such as Starlink and SpaceX. Because high-speed and reliable satellite internet for people in remote areas and the most affordable spaceflight provider for the United States need to be damaged, it seems.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2025
Tesla announced its Q1 2025 earnings report this week, and many questions continue to hover over the all-electric carmaker. While experiencing a momentary resurgence since the first quarter report, the company’s share prices have tumbled with a significant profit decline since the first of the year. There are many reasons. [continued] The post Tesla’s Competitors Move Ahead with Affordable EVs Not Skimpy Promises appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cars That Think
APRIL 20, 2025
Editors Note: Henry Samueli is the 2025 recipient of the IEEE Medal of Honor. IEEE Spectrum published this profile of Samueli in the September 1999 issue. With the recent explosion in the popularity of cable and digital subscriber-line modems for high-speed Internet access, the odds are that you will soon have one of these broadband communications devices in your home or officeif you dont already.
Electrek
APRIL 23, 2025
Headlining todays Green Deals is Heybikes Mothers Day Sale that is taking up to $500 off e-bikes on top of offering some additional free gear, with the brands Hauler Cargo e-bike getting brought down to a new $1,099 low, among others. We also have EcoFlows final flash offers that will be running for the duration of its Mega Sale through April 15 , with notable returning low prices on the RIVER 2 Pro power station, a DELTA Pro 3 solar generator bundle, an EcoCredits purchase opportunity from $1,
Teslarati
APRIL 25, 2025
Chinas leading automaker, BYD, reported a 100.4% profit surge in the first quarter, partly driven by its smart electric vehicle (EV) features. BYD’s net profit reached 9.2 billion yuan ($1.26 billion), exceeding the companys earlier forecast of RMB 8.5 billion ($1.1 billion) to RMB 10 billion ($1.3 billion), according to a Friday stock filing.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2025
How much money can you save by switching to an electric car? That depends on a lot of different factors the car you’re going to buy, the gas car you’re not going to buy, the price of gas over time where you would fill up, the price of electricity/charging. [continued] The post The US States Where You Can Save The Most Money With An Electric Car appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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