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Hyundai hybrids, Emily GT, Polestar battery test, charger reliability: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

And the EV with Saab roots might be made in Italy. Hyundai last week confirmed that its Metaplant in Georgia, once due to be a dedicated EV plant, will also get U.S. Polestar tests a different kind of battery at the charger. Federal researchers see ways to make fast-charging more reliable. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Video Friday: Medusai

Cars That Think

medusai ] via [ Georgia Tech ] Thanks, Gil! Collaborating with engineers, our humanoid robots collect real-world data from teleoperation for learning to iterate control algorithms. If this seems a little bit unsettling, that’s intentional! It flew for the last time on January 18, 2024. Berkeley ]

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Abandoned History: The Apple Electric Car Project, Rest in Peace (2014-2024)

The Truth About Cars

Secretive hiring took place at the time, and it was rumored high-level automotive engineers joined the company. 2016 brought more Titan hires, and a statement from Elon Musk that Apple hired over 1,000 engineers for the secretive project. More recruiting occurred throughout the year, again more engineering and software experts.

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Lucid Gravity drive, Acura ZDX review, Jeep plug-in hybrid pickup: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

2025 Lexus UX 300h Hyundai last week confirmed that its Metaplant in Georgia, once due to be a dedicated EV plant, will also get U.S. The 2025 Lexus UX 300h has gone hybrid-only , and the most popular AWD version of this model gets a noteworthy gas-mileage boost. The UX 300h AWD now gets 43 mpg combined, and it starts around $40,000.

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