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Massachusetts Bets Big on Free Bidirectional EV Chargers to Turn Electric Cars Into a Virtual Power Plant
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (41+ words) Why Bidirectional Charging Has Taken So Long to Arrive The Economics of Turning Parked Cars Into Grid Assets Broader Implications for the U.S. Energy Transition Challenges That Could Slow the Revolution What Success Would Mean for Ratepayers and the Grid...
Green Logistics for Businesses: From Smarter Planning to Cleaner Transport
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (251+ words) For many businesses, logistics is the backbone of operations. But traditional supply chains often waste fuel, time, and money. Green logistics flips the script by combining smarter planning with cleaner transport solutions." By optimising transport, documentation, and processes, green logistics…...
Pedals to Power: E-Bikes Electrify Global Cycling Surge
1+ week, 3+ day ago (603+ words) E-bikes dominate this momentum, with the segment projected to grow from $68.34 billion in 2025 to $165.69 billion by 2034 at a 10.34% CAGR, per Precedence Research. Battery advancements, including falling lithium-ion prices by up to 70% by 2032 as noted by the European Commission, and features…...
Sato’s Seven Hurdles: Toyota Chief Maps Japan’s Auto Fightback
1+ week, 4+ day ago (434+ words) The industry faces unprecedented pressures from U.S. tariff threats, Chinese export curbs on rare earths and semiconductors, and EV policy reversals globally. Japanese makers, early skeptics of all-battery electrics, now tout their hybrid strength amid slowing EV adoption. JAMA aims to…...
Auto Chiefs Brace for 2026 Turmoil: Optimism Clashes with Tariff Threats
1+ week, 5+ day ago (746+ words) Hyundai North America CEO Randy Parker captured the mood at a recent industry gathering. "We've got to plan for the worst and hope for the best,' he said, as reported by CNBC. Wall Street echoes the caution. UBS analyst Joseph…...
Tesla Secures 5-Week Extension in NHTSA Full Self-Driving Probe
3+ week, 1+ day ago (742+ words) Tesla Secures 5-Week Extension in NHTSA Full Self-Driving Probe'WebProNews Tesla Secures 5-Week Extension in NHTSA Full Self-Driving Probe Tesla's Regulatory Reprieve: Delving into the FSD Probe Extension Amid Mounting Scrutiny Tesla Inc. has secured a five-week extension from U.S. federal regulators…...
Tesla Sued Over Faulty Door Handles Trapping Owners in Model S Cars
3+ week, 5+ day ago (578+ words) The Flush Facade: Tesla's Door Handle Dilemma Ignites a Legal and Safety Reckoning Legal Ramifications and Industry Ripple Effects Beyond Tesla, this case could influence the broader automotive sector. Rivals like Rivian and Lucid, which have adopted similar flush-handle designs,…...
Novel Sulfur-Based Battery Boosts Fast Charging for EVs and Grids
1+ mon, 17+ min ago (831+ words) This development builds on a wave of sulfur-related advancements. For instance, lithium-sulfur batteries have been touted for their high theoretical energy density, but they've struggled with stability issues. The new sulfur chemistry sidesteps some of those pitfalls by emphasizing redox…...
Hybrid Vehicles Surge in US as Practical Bridge to EVs
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1133+ words) The expiration of federal EV incentives at the end of September 2025 has amplified this trend. While EV sales dipped in the final quarter of that year, hybrids captured a larger market share, providing automakers with a buffer against regulatory penalties…...
California Judge Rules Tesla Autopilot Marketing Deceptive, Orders Rebrand
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (628+ words) Market Implications for Tesla and Competitors Recent updates have improved performance, but incidents continue to make headlines. For instance, investigations into fatal crashes have prompted recalls and software fixes, yet Tesla maintains that its systems enhance safety overall. Data from…...