General Motors sold 4,508 electric Hummer trucks and SUVs in the U.S. during the second quarter, putting it within striking distance of Ford’s F-150 Lightning despite a steep price difference. It was a strong quarter overall for GM’s EV lineup, making it one of the few automakers to post a year-over-year increase in U.S. electric […]
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In 2014, French e-mobility firm AEMotion set out to merge motorcycle agility with the safety of a four-wheeler. Now, after extensive prototyping, its two-seat tilting vehicle is available for pre-order ahead of next year’s production. The unnamed “microcar” will feature four wheels and tilting technology that lets it lean into turns like a motorcycle. Over
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Not long ago, the iconic Stig was seen flying around the Dunsfold Aerodrome behind the wheel of the Praga Bohema on Top Gear. The famously mysterious driver—revealed in this case to be Ben Collins—was once again at the center of attention, smashing previous lap times and even surpassing his own records. A Lightweight Supercar Defies
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Several curbside charging solutions have been introduced to help apartment dwellers join the electric vehicle movement without relying solely on public charging stations. However, Rheinmetall AG’s approach stands out as one of the most discreet to date. Their new charger replaces traditional curbstones with a Level 2 charging point embedded directly into the curb. Introducing
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Batteries are approaching their limits in how much energy they can store relative to their weight, posing a major challenge for powering aircraft, trains, and ships. MIT researchers and collaborators have developed a promising alternative: a fuel cell that works like a battery but refuels rapidly instead of recharging. This new design uses liquid sodium
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Sales of Elon Musk’s Tesla vehicles plunged over 50% in April, while Chinese EV makers gained market share, the European auto industry group reported Tuesday. Although electric car sales increased across the 27 European Union countries, Tesla’s market share dropped sharply, influenced by attention on Musk’s collaboration with US President Donald Trump and the aging
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Earlier this week, we saw a camper loaded with solid-state battery power, and now a luxury electric vehicle is showcasing its own advanced energy storage. BMW is currently testing solid-state batteries in its i7 electric sedan. These sulfide-based batteries offer greater energy density, enhanced safety, and a more compact, flexible design compared to conventional lithium-ion
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The selection of electric vehicles in North America continues to grow, but a noticeable gap has remained in one key area: three-row SUVs. Despite their popularity, affordable options have been scarce, with only high-end models like the Rivian R1S and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV filling the space. Kia addressed this last year with the more accessible
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Axial flux motors have recently been gaining significant attention in the electric mobility sector. Contributing to the growing excitement, British innovation leader YASA has revealed plans to launch a cutting-edge “super factory” aimed at increasing production to over 25,000 axial flux electric machines annually. These compact, high-performance pancake motors are primed to drive a variety
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A fleet of 100 electric, self-driving coal mining trucks has started operating in Mongolia, managed by artificial intelligence connected through a 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network. The project is expected to expand, bringing greater safety and efficiency to China’s coal mining industry. Coal Use Remains High Despite Environmental Concerns Although the environmental drawbacks of coal are well
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