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Tesla sales have collapsed in Sweden

Electrek

Teslas sales have now collapsed in Sweden, with only just over 200 cars delivered in the country last month down 80% year-over-year.

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When Does an AI Image Become Art?

Cars That Think

AI generated images are now seeping into advertising, social media, entertainment, and more, thanks to models like Midjourney and DALL-E. But creating visual art with AI actually dates back decades. Christiane Paul curates digital art at the Whitney Museum of American Art, in New York City. Last year, Paul curated an exhibit on British artist Harold Cohen and his computer program AARON, the first AI program for art creation.

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Tesla Model 3 driver is using FSD to travel to Mt. Everest Base Camp

Teslarati

Count on Tesla drivers in China to push Full Self Driving (FSD) as far as it could go. As could be seen in videos posted on Chinese social media, a brave Model 3 owner is currently going on an epic journey from Henan Province to the base camp of Mt. Everest on FSD. Recent posts from the Model 3 driver suggest that the ambitious destination may be within reach.

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Mazda Knows It's Behind On EVs. It's Got A Long, Strange Trip Ahead

InsideEVs

Its future involves EVs and, yes, even cars with rotary engines.

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

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Meet the ‘world’s largest’ 100% electric ship: The over-420-foot EV monstrosity, China Zorrilla

Electrek

The worlds largest fully electric ship was officially launched on Friday. At over 420 feet in length (130 meters), the China Zorrilla is the largest EV of its kind, boasting over 250 tons of batteries.

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Tiny "Fans-on-Chips" Could Cool Big Data Centers

Cars That Think

In data centers, pluggable optical transceivers convert electronic bits to photons, fling them across the room, and then turn them back to electronic signals, making them a technological linchpin to controlling the blizzard of data used in AI. But the technology consumes quite a bit of power. In a data center containing 400,000 GPUs, Nvidia estimates that optical transceivers burn 40 megawatts.

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Tesla exec shares unique Supercharger team rule that accelerates EV adoption

Teslarati

Tesla Director of Charging for North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific Max de Zegher recently shared some insights on a rather interesting rule that is being followed by the Supercharger team. It is a rule that, in a lot of ways, allows Tesla to further accelerate EV adoption. No Exclusivity In a recent post on its official social media account on X, the Tesla Charging team noted that it does not have exclusivity clauses for EV charging with property owners.

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Tesla is the only EV brand with negative perception, and it’s getting worse

Electrek

Tesla is the only EV brand with a net negative brand perception, according to the Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report and much of the negative shift has happened in the last 6 months.

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This Chart Might Keep You From Worrying About AI’s Energy Use

Cars That Think

The world is collectively freaking out about the growth of artificial intelligence and its strain on power grids. But a look back at electricity load growth in the United States over the last 75 years shows that innovations in efficiency continually compensate for relentless technological progress. In the 1950s, for example, rural America electrified, the industrial sector boomed, and homeowners rapidly accumulated nifty domestic appliances such as spinning clothes dryers and deep freezers.

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Uber To Deploy 'Thousands' Of Autonomous Taxis, Starting In Texas

InsideEVs

The ridesharing giant partnered with May Mobility to deploy AI-powered, driverless Toyota Sienna minivans.

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

Brief

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Why I Think Tesla’s Most Affordable Model Will Be A Big Success, For Reasons Nobody Is Talking About

CleanTechnica EVs

Historical Context on Model Y Pricing You May Or May Not Care About I’ve been writing about the more affordable Tesla models for a long time. I wrote this article in 2019 talking about how to cut costs and referenced Elon Musk talking to Marques Brownlee in August 2018 about. [continued] The post Why I Think Tesla’s Most Affordable Model Will Be A Big Success, For Reasons Nobody Is Talking About appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Honda really wants to sell you a hydrogen fuel cell, today [part 5]

Electrek

Honda came to this years ACT Expo in Anaheim, California with the perfect follow-up to the jaw-dropping hydrogen fuel cell-powered semi truck they showed off last year. This year, the companys fuel cell is in series production and available now.

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Put an Old-School BBS on Meshtastic Radio

Cars That Think

In the 1980s and 1990s, online communities formed around tiny digital oases called bulletin-board systems. Often run out of peoples homes and accessible by only one or two people at a time via dial-up modems, these BBSs let people exchange public and private messages, play games, and share files using simple menus and a text-based interface. Today, there is an uptick in interest in BBSs as a way to create idiosyncratic digital spaces away from the glare of large social-media platforms like Faceb

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Neuralink device gets FDA recognition for speech restoration

Teslarati

Neuralinks brain-computer interface (BCI) device, Link, has secured the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) breakthrough designation for restoring communication in patients with severe speech impairment. This milestone advances Elon Musks vision of merging human cognition with technology. The Link device targets individuals with neurological conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis.

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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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2027 Slate Truck Previewed: Both Inspired And Inane

The Truth About Cars

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.

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More Good Electric 2- & 3-Wheeler News From East & West Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

Several companies across a number of countries on the African continent have put in a lot of work over the past 7 years or so to establish and grow their electric mobility firms. Following a series of pilot projects and several iterations of their products incorporating key learnings from those. [continued] The post More Good Electric 2- & 3-Wheeler News From East & West Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Slate Truck Won't Use Gigacasting. Here's Why It Doesn't Need It

InsideEVs

Slate is all about reducing costs by reducing complexity, so why isn't it using Gigacasting?

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Possible first glimpse of Tesla “Model 2” affordable car in Fremont Factory

Teslarati

During the Q1 earnings call, Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy set expectations on the design of the affordable models that the company is expected to launch this 2025. As per the Tesla executive, the models that Tesla will release in the coming months will resemble the companys current lineup. Drone footage from the Fremont Factory earlier this month might have provided the EV community its first potential glimpse at Teslas affordable cars–fondly dubbed by EV fans and analysts a

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Report: GM’s Orion Assembly Won’t Just Be Building EVs

The Truth About Cars

Reports have alleged that the Orion Assembly Plant, which General Motors had previously earmarked for EV manufacturing, isnt just being retooled to produce all-electric vehicles anymore. Previously responsible for the Chevrolet Sonic and electrified Bolt EV, Orion has been inactive since 2023. However, the site is currently undergoing a $4-billion revamp so that it can build GMs all-electric pickups.

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Low-Cost Electric Carshare Program Launched In Charlotte

CleanTechnica EVs

Some years ago, after attending several electric vehicle ride-and-drive events, it became clear that members of the public who could see, touch, ride in, or drive an electric vehicle while having their questions answered were much more positive about EVs. Attendee sentiment was measured with a post-event follow up questionnaire. [continued] The post Low-Cost Electric Carshare Program Launched In Charlotte appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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NHS rolls out 5-minute nivolumab jab for 15 cancers

Innovation News Network

Nivolumab, an injectable form of immunotherapy, means patients can receive their fortnightly or monthly treatment in 5 minutes. The post NHS rolls out 5-minute nivolumab jab for 15 cancers appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Like it or not, the new Tesla Model Y is a big hit in China

Teslarati

Its interesting to see that even after Tesla successfully changed over Gigafactory Shanghai to the new Model Y, reports still emerged earlier this month suggesting that the demand for the revamped, all-electric crossover may already be over. Videos from China, as well as the trend in Teslas new vehicle registrations, suggest that the demand for the new Model Y in the country is alive and well.

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Porsche May Abandon Chinese EV Sales Efforts

The Truth About Cars

Electric vehicles are a tough business anywhere in the world, but the situation in China is brutal for outside automakers. Chinese brands produce a staggering variety of EVs, making it hard for foreign companies to compete, even Porsche. The company saw a significant slide in sales last year, dropping by 28 percent, and 2025 promises to be even more challenging.

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CleanTechnica Checks Out the EVs at the New York Auto Show

CleanTechnica EVs

I logged 14,405 steps visiting the 2025 New York Auto Show at Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan while moving around all the car displays. I put a lot of attention on the EVs and hybrids, naturally. The 125th edition of this show provided a comprehensive look at the electric vehicle. [continued] The post CleanTechnica Checks Out the EVs at the New York Auto Show appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volvo reaches milestone with 5,000 electric trucks sold worldwide

Electric Cars Report

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.

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Hyundai’s new electric SUV is here: IONIQ 9 prices start at $60,555 with 335 miles range

Electrek

Hyundais first three-row electric SUV will arrive at US dealerships any day now. The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 is an impressive SUV with up to 335 miles of driving range, fast charging capabilities, room for seven, and prices start at just $60,555.

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ZF Developing Novel EV Range Extender, Production Starts Next Year

The Truth About Cars

ZF Friedrichshafen has confirmed development of a new range extender intended for electric vehicles, with manufacturing starting sometime in 2026. The part supplier believes that this will help facilitate the industrys pivot toward all-electric vehicles and that there will be sufficient demand to rationalize production. It likewise helps the company, which has been a long-time component supplier for the automotive sector, to hedge some of its investment bets.

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Like It or Not, EVs are Going to Stay

CleanTechnica EVs

Day One of the New York International Auto Show (NIAS) Industry Days opened with a forum called Evaluating the Shifting EV Landscape.” It gathered many top U.S. automotive executives, analysts, and policy experts to talk about trends in the American EV landscape. The forum was moderated by automotive industry research. [continued] The post Like It or Not, EVs are Going to Stay appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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T-Mobile’s Starlink cellular doubles as free 5G trial for rival users

Teslarati

T-Mobiles Starlink cellular is set to deliver satellite connectivity to users on rival carriers. The Starlink cellular beta program could double as a free trial for T-Mobile’s 5G network, blending space-based innovation with a strategic push to attract new customers. T-Mobile’s Starlink cellular service will launch soon, aiming to showcase both Starlinks capabilities and T-Mobiles terrestrial network.

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Congress impotently declares end to CA EV rule it can’t actually end

Electrek

Republicans in Congress have voted to use its authority under the Congressional Review Act to roll back Californias states right to protect its own residents lungs and pocketbooks with better emissions rules. But heres the thing: Congress doesnt have that authority, and the republican party is once again just farting in the wind with the sole purpose of letting everyone know that it wants to poison Americans and raise their fuel costs.

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Iowa Passes Bill Shielding Racetracks From Noise Complaints

The Truth About Cars

Iowa has passed a bill that prohibits people from issuing formal complaints about nearby racetracks. House Bill 645 is designed to protect racing venues from being subject to legal actions pertaining to noise and nuisance claims. While perhaps not as famous for its technical racing as its corn production, Iowa does have the asphalt-laden Hawkeye Downs and Iowa Speedways.

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Ampersand Leads The Charge As Electric Motorcycle Market Share Surges In Kigali, Rwanda

CleanTechnica EVs

Rwanda has some of the most progressive polices in the world for electric vehicles. I had never been to Rwanda, so when I got the chance to visit recently, I was looking forward to getting a feel for how the electric mobility sector is progressing over there. How did it. [continued] The post Ampersand Leads The Charge As Electric Motorcycle Market Share Surges In Kigali, Rwanda appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Slate Truck Needs A Four-Door Version. We Already Created One

InsideEVs

Our fictional rendering depicts a slightly larger Slate with three-row seating. It could be pivotal for the company's ambitious production target.

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The 2025 Chevy Equinox EV is even cheaper to lease than the gas-powered model this month

Electrek

GMs top-selling electric SUV is now on sale. Starting at just $289 per month, the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV is now even cheaper to lease than the gas-powered SUV.

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