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Omoda & Jaecoo, the export brands of Chinese automotive giant Chery Group, unveiled plans for an internal combustion engine achieving 48% thermal efficiency at their International User Summit in October 2025. If realized, this would dramatically outpace the industry standard and even exceed Toyota’s class-leading hybrid powertrains. The announcement signals that while the world races…
Uber is launching a $4,000 grant program for drivers purchasing electric vehicles in select states, stepping in just as the federal EV tax credit vanished from the market. The ride-hailing giant announced Wednesday it’s rebranding “Uber Green” to “Uber Electric” while rolling out its Go Electric grants to drivers in California, New York, Colorado, and…
General Motors unveiled plans today to bring eyes-off autonomous driving to the Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV by 2028, marking a dramatic strategic shift after shutting down its $10 billion Cruise robotaxi business. The announcement positions GM to compete directly with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology as the American EV market struggles following the expiration of…
Polestar is recalling 27,816 Polestar 2 vehicles in the United States due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall, announced by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects certain 2021-2025 models. The problem lies in a software glitch within the…
Porsche is significantly altering its electric vehicle strategy, delaying the launch of some all-electric models and re-emphasizing combustion and hybrid powertrains in response to a cooling EV market and other economic pressures. The move, which includes a substantial cut to its profit forecast accorsing to the WSJ, signals a major recalibration for the iconic German…
Tesla’s electric door and flush-handle systems are raising safety concerns after several crashes in which occupants and rescuers could not exit or access vehicles when power failed, according to Bloomberg. The technology trade-off threatens both user safety and regulatory scrutiny. Sleek Design, Hidden Risks Tesla’s flush exterior handles and electrically actuated door systems were designed…
Federal agents detained 475 workers at Hyundai’s $12.6 billion electric vehicle battery plant site near Savannah, Georgia, in what authorities described as the largest single-site immigration raid in the history of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), reports The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Largest Operation in HSI History Steven Schrank, special agent in charge of HSI Atlanta, said the…
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are surging across the U.S. as consumers race to take advantage of the federal government’s $7,500 tax credit before it expires on September 30, 2025. Dealers in EV hot spots like Colorado report unprecedented demand, with steeply discounted lease offers drawing in new and repeat buyers alike, reports the WSJ. Deep…
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