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Rivian’s Clever Battery Stockpile Sparks Stock Surge Amid Tariff Tensions

Rivian Automotive’s stock soared this week after reports revealed the electric vehicle (EV) maker outsmarted looming U.S. tariffs by stockpiling critical battery materials from Asia. According to Bloomberg, Rivian quietly amassed lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from China’s Gotion High-Tech Co. late last year, a move that’s now shielding it from tariff-driven cost spikes and…

China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla's 484,507.
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BYD Smashes Sales Records as Electric Vehicles Surge Past Hybrids

In April 2025, BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) titan, sold a record-breaking 380,089 vehicles, with fully electric models outselling hybrids for the first time since January 2024. Electrek reports that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) surged 45% year-over-year to 195,740 units, edging out 176,875 plug-in hybrids, signaling a bold shift in consumer demand toward zero-emission…

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Rivian Stockpiles Batteries to Dodge Trump’s EV Tariffs, Secures Supply for R2 Launch

Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) innovator, is bracing for turbulence from President Trump’s new auto tariffs by stockpiling critical battery supplies, ensuring its production lines keep humming. According to a Bloomberg report, Rivian began amassing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from China’s Gotion High-Tech last year, a strategic move to shield its Commercial Van and…

Trump Slashes Auto Tariffs: A Win for EV Makers and Consumers. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
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Tesla Unveils Voice AI Agent to Revolutionize EV Customer Support

On May 1, 2025, Tesla rolled out a groundbreaking Voice AI Agent designed to transform general vehicle customer support for its electric vehicle (EV) owners, according to a post by Sawyer Merritt on X. This new AI tool, trained on Tesla’s extensive service manuals and vehicle-related content, promises to streamline troubleshooting and reduce the need…

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Seagliders Soar into the Future: Electric Boats That Fly at 180 MPH

Imagine a boat that skims the ocean at 180 miles per hour, powered entirely by electricity, revolutionizing coastal travel. That’s the bold vision of Regent, a Rhode Island-based company, whose electric seagliders are set to redefine transportation. By blending boat and aircraft technology, founders Billy Thalheimer and Mike Klinker are bypassing the Federal Aviation Administration’s…

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Intense Negative Media Glare on Elon Musk’s DOGE Role Study Finds

In the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term, major evening news networks have overwhelmingly focused on negative coverage, with a recent study highlighting that Elon Musk, in his capacity as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has faced particularly intense scrutiny. According to a Media Research Center (MRC) analysis reported…

House Republicans Push $250 EV Fee to Fund Highway Repairs, Stirring Debate
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House Republicans Push $250 EV Fee to Fund Highway Repairs, Stirring Debate

U.S. House Republicans have raised their proposed annual fee on electric vehicle (EV) owners to $250, up from $200, to address a shortfall in highway repair funds, as EV drivers bypass gasoline taxes that traditionally fund road maintenance. This proposal, part of a broader tax reform bill, also includes a $100 fee for hybrids and…

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