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A battery technician at GM’s Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center collects a sample of chemical slurry. Photo credit: Steve Fecht for General Motors
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GM’s Manganese-Rich EV Battery Could Slash Costs and Challenge China’s LFP Dominance

General Motors has unveiled a game-changing lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery that promises to make electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable without compromising range, potentially shifting the competitive landscape away from China’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) dominance. According to IEEE Spectrum, GM’s LMR cells offer 33% higher energy density than China’s top LFP batteries at similar product

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Tesla Cybertruck Faces First Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Fatal Crash

A Houston-area family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla, alleging defective safety designs in the Cybertruck led to Michael Sheehan’s death in a fiery crash in August 2024. The suit, lodged in Harris County, Texas, marks the first legal challenge targeting the Cybertruck’s safety systems, spotlighting concerns over battery design and emergency egress…

California Police Use Drones To Track Illegal E-Bike
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California Police Use Drones to Track Illegal E-Bike and Electric Motorcycle Riders

California police are leveraging drones to pursue riders of illegal e-bikes and non-street-legal electric motorcycles, reshaping enforcement in the electric vehicle landscape. In Desert Hot Springs, a suspect on a minibike fled police but was tracked to his home by a drone. Likewise, Irvine police used a drone to apprehend a teen riding an unregistered…

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks Outrage Over EV Tax Credit Cuts
Elon Musk

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks Outrage Over EV Tax Credit Cuts

The U.S. Senate narrowly passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” on July 1, 2025, a sweeping legislative package championed by former President Donald Trump, sending it to the House for final approval. This 940-page bill, which includes a $5 trillion federal debt ceiling increase and cuts to entitlement programs, has ignited controversy among electric vehicle (EV)…

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Trump Threatens Tesla Subsidies, Musk Dares to “Cut It All” Amid EV Tax Credit Clash

On July 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, threatening to review federal subsidies for Musk’s companies, including Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) incentives, via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This follows Musk’s sharp criticism of Trump’s $3.3 trillion tax and spending bill, which eliminates the $7,500 EV tax…

Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck Surges to Lead U.S. EV Pickup Market in 2024

A Barron’s opinion piece by analyst Ben Z. Rose argues that Tesla’s Cybertruck, despite early setbacks, has become the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) pickup truck in the U.S., with an estimated 39,000 units sold in 2024, according to Cox Automotive. The truck’s bold design and Tesla’s software updates have driven its rise, surpassing competitors like…

Hybrids Take Lead as Electric Vehicle Sales Plummet in California—A Wake-Up Call for EV Industry
Tesla

Tesla Q2 2025 Promotions for EV Enthusiasts Are About To Run Out!

As the clock ticks down on June 30, 2025, Tesla is still offering its last wave of Q2 promotions, providing electric vehicle (EV) owners and enthusiasts a chance to snag significant savings and upgrades across its lineup. Posted by industry insider Sawyer Merritt on X, these deals target a broad audience, from military veterans to…

Tesla Faces Q2 Delivery Shortfall but Retains Deutsche Bank’s Buy Rating
Tesla

Tesla Faces Q2 Delivery Shortfall but Retains Deutsche Bank’s Buy Rating

Tesla is projected to miss second-quarter delivery expectations, with Deutsche Bank forecasting 355,000 vehicles delivered against a consensus of over 380,000, according to Investing.com. Despite this, the bank maintains its Buy rating and $345.00 price target, citing Tesla’s long-term potential in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. This article explores the delivery outlook, regional trends, and…

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