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CATL Sodium-Ion Batteries in Passenger Vehicles in July!
A lot of people have been skeptical about CATL’s new Naxtra sodium-ion batteries, wondering when they would appear in passenger vehicles. The wait is over. We have the answer. Following up on earlier announcements that sodium-ion batteries would be introduced to a wide range of products this year, CATL announced ... [continued]
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BYD Flourishes In Mexico
Sales of electric and plug-in hybrid cars in Mexico are being lead by BYD, which seems to thrive on challenges.
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Tesla “Full Self Driving” & Robotaxi News in Texas, China, & LA–NYC — What’s Real & What’s Not?
There are a lot of updates out there this week about Tesla “Full Self Driving” (FSD) and Tesla robotaxis. I’m going to try to cover this news here as objectively as possible, but with extra useful context in order to try to provide a relatively complete picture of all of ... [continued]
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Chinese Auto Giant Chery To Acquire Nissan’s Manufacturing Plant In South Africa
This follows Chery’s rapid rise in South Africa’s new vehicle sales charts. Chery SA will purchase the land, buildings and associated assets of the Nissan facilities, including of its nearby stamping plant, in mid-2026. South Africa’s automotive landscape is changing, as we have previously covered here. This is actually a ... [continued]
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Over 860 Public EV Chargers Operating At Sheetz & WaWa
In recent days, those of us who follow public EV charger installations have seen some encouraging news. In particular, mainstream retailers such as Walmart and Kroger stores will install thousands of EV fast chargers. Having more public fast chargers available at popular retail sites means EV drivers can charge while ... [continued]
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How A Revisionist Tax Focus Is Affecting Us
Florida TaxWatch (FTW) has released a list of Ten Taxpayer Priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session. What areas in the FL statewide tax focus are relevant to citizens in other US states and around the world? What is hidden in eloquent taxation language? How will these proposals affect initiatives for ... [continued]
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You Can’t Buy This, America (Unless You’re Tearing It Down): Xiaomi YU7 Max
While at CES, the largest technology show in the US, there seemed to be more Chinese cars than US cars. Automakers Geely and GWM had large booths, while Kosmera showed prototypes. Vehicles from NIO and BYD were also being used by exhibitors to show off technologies that they developed within ... [continued]
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Opening Up EV Trade in Canada, Leaving USA Behind
Steve Hanley, Larry Evans, and I sat down to talk about the biggest EV story of the year so far. That’s Canada opening up to EV trade with China. This is part of a larger trend of more and more countries of the world looking to China for tech leadership ... [continued]
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The Assumptions That Broke: China, India, and the End of Fossil Growth Models
The idea that heavy freight would be the last redoubt of diesel has been repeated for decades, often with confidence and rarely with evidence. In December 2025, that idea finally collapsed. Battery-electric heavy duty trucks crossed 50% of new sales in China, a segment that had long been treated as ... [continued]
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CATL Wins World Economic Forum’s MINDS Award for AI-Driven Next-Generation Battery Design
Davos, Switzerland — CATL has been honored with the World Economic Forum’s 2026 MINDS (Meaningful, Intelligent, Novel, Deployable Solutions) Award, recognizing its groundbreaking project “Augmented Intelligence Leading Next-Generation Lithium-ion Battery Design,” which has been acclaimed as a global benchmark for AI-driven industrial application. This project revolutionizes
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Hyundai IONIQ 9 Secures Top Honors for Safety, Quality and Reliability
Hyundai Motor Company’s flagship three-row electric SUV, IONIQ 9, is earning global recognition across safety, quality and reliability, reinforcing the company’s leadership in delivering dependable electric mobility at the top end of the SUV segment. From achieving top safety ratings in the United States and Europe to earning honors from ... [continued]
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Environmental, Consumer Groups Challenge Trump’s Unlawful Coal Plant Extensions
Washington, D.C. — Today, seven environmental and consumer advocacy groups filed rehearing requests after Donald Trump’s Department of Energy unlawfully invoked Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act and forced two coal power plants in Indiana to stay online after their planned retirements. The seven groups include Sierra Club, Environmental Law and ... [continued]
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EU to Phase Out Damaging Soy Biofuels
Soy biofuels will no longer count towards EU renewable targets, with new EU Commission research confirming they contribute significantly to deforestation. The EU will phase out soy in an attempt to curb the use of biofuels linked to indirect land-use change (ILUC), a significant cause of CO2 emissions and biodiversity loss, new ... [continued]
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Rye On A Roll: US Developer Greenlit For Massive Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project On Brownfield
The proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Project in Washington State is one step closer to adding 1.2 gigawatts of pumped hydropower storage to the nation's renewable energy profile.
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Chinese Vehicles Are Gaining Serious Traction in South Africa’s Overall Used Vehicle Market
AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers. This shift could help accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in South Africa in the medium term, as Chinese brands have shown to be more aggressive when it ... [continued]
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