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12/17/2025
Elon Musk’s Tesla faces penalties after judge flags deceptive Autopilot claims

Elon Musk’s Tesla faces penalties after judge flags deceptive Autopilot claims

The DMV has given Elon Musk’s automaker 60 days to fix deceptive claims before enforcing a 30-day ban on car sales in California.

Sujita Sinha

10 hours ago

12/16/2025
Ford scraps EV dreams for gas generator hybrids in major truck plan overhaul

Ford scraps EV dreams for gas generator hybrids in major truck plan overhaul

The automaker will take a $19.5 billion hit as it scraps major EV projects, including the T3 electric truck.

Sujita Sinha

a day ago

Scientists ‘break rules’ to make 572°F aluminum for lighter, fuel-efficient engines

Scientists ‘break rules’ to make 572°F aluminum for lighter, fuel-efficient engines

These new alloys are designed for applications in the automotive and aerospace industries, such as engines and turbines.

12/15/2025
China’s EV battery fires test the limits of layout-led safety

China’s EV battery fires test the limits of layout-led safety

Battery cell layout can reduce risk, but it cannot compensate for deeper engineering and integration failures.

Ni Tao

2 days ago

World’s largest electric ship aces open water trial with 275 tons of batteries

World’s largest electric ship aces open water trial with 275 tons of batteries

The 130-meter (426-foot-long) vessel is designed to carry 2,100 passengers and over 220 vehicles.

Mrigakshi Dixit

2 days ago

12/14/2025
Volvo launches 14-ton electric truck with 180 kW motor, meets urban transport demand

Volvo launches 14-ton electric truck with 180 kW motor, meets urban transport demand

The latest version of the Volvo FL Electric is offered with multiple wheelbases, axle layouts, and battery configurations.

China’s EV giant files patent for variable-flux motors that promise longer range, stability

China’s EV giant files patent for variable-flux motors that promise longer range, stability

Chinese EV maker BYD has disclosed four patents detailing variable-flux permanent magnet synchronous motor technology.

12/13/2025
Geely unveils in-wheel motors that allow EVs to move sideways with 90-degree wheel rotation

Geely unveils in-wheel motors that allow EVs to move sideways with 90-degree wheel rotation

The Geely EX5 electric crossover features independent four-wheel 90-degree steering, enabled by a newly unveiled self-developed driving unit.

China’s Geely unveils world’s largest safety testing lab for electric vehicles

China’s Geely unveils world’s largest safety testing lab for electric vehicles

The new $284 million facility highlights Geely’s push to meet rising expectations from regulators and consumers.

12/12/2025
Top 5 innovative air taxis set to change how the world flies in the future

Top 5 innovative air taxis set to change how the world flies in the future

Exploring the groundbreaking innovations set to reshape aviation in the coming year.

Atharva Gosavi

5 days ago

12/11/2025
Bugatti’s next hypercar could run on powerful solid-state battery for faster rides

Bugatti’s next hypercar could run on powerful solid-state battery for faster rides

The Croatian firm is also expanding its e-axle lineup, delivering high-performance, lightweight electric drivetrains to major automakers.

Sujita Sinha

6 days ago

12/10/2025
Germany’s HAP-alpha solar aircraft nears first flight with 88-foot wingspan, 12-mile goal

Germany’s HAP-alpha solar aircraft nears first flight with 88-foot wingspan, 12-mile goal

The aircraft is designed to carry scientific equipment during long, high-altitude missions.

Electric vs hydrogen vehicles explained: Efficiency, impact and future use

Electric vs hydrogen vehicles explained: Efficiency, impact and future use

Electric and hydrogen vehicles, their strengths, challenges and the science shaping the future of sustainable transport.

Kaif Shaikh

7 days ago

World’s fastest post-Concorde jet goes to first buyer as Global 8000 enters service

World’s fastest post-Concorde jet goes to first buyer as Global 8000 enters service

The new jet features Mach 0.95 speed, ultra low cabin altitude and four luxury living zones aimed at reducing fatigue on long flights.

Sujita Sinha

7 days ago

12/9/2025
New Zealand tests zero-emission electric plane with 250 mile-range for cargo hauls

New Zealand tests zero-emission electric plane with 250 mile-range for cargo hauls

The technical demonstrator program will begin with flights from Hamilton, followed by operations between Wellington and Blenheim throughout December and January.

Mrigakshi Dixit

8 days ago

China tests world-first wireless rail convoy carrying 3.5 Eiffel Towers of cargo

China tests world-first wireless rail convoy carrying 3.5 Eiffel Towers of cargo

The breakthrough system could boost national rail freight capacity by over 50 percent without laying new tracks.

Sujita Sinha

8 days ago

12/8/2025
China plans world’s first nuclear-powered cargo ship to carry 25,000 containers

China plans world’s first nuclear-powered cargo ship to carry 25,000 containers

The reactor design is classified as a fourth-generation nuclear system and is expected to have a 40-year operational lifespan.

Kapil Kajal

9 days ago

12/7/2025
Chinese firm’s new hybrid EV to offer 620-mile range, reach 0-60 mph in 3 seconds

Chinese firm’s new hybrid EV to offer 620-mile range, reach 0-60 mph in 3 seconds

Lotus has officially filed approval documents in China for the For‑Me, marking the Eletre’s first plug‑in hybrid version.

Bojan Stojkovski

10 days ago

China’s Baidu robotaxi hits pedestrians, traps one person beneath it

China’s Baidu robotaxi hits pedestrians, traps one person beneath it

A Baidu robotaxi operating in the Chinese city of Zhuzhou was involved in a serious collision, leaving two pedestrians hospitalized in intensive care.

Bojan Stojkovski

10 days ago

US scientists design first highway that wirelessly charges electric trucks on the go

US scientists design first highway that wirelessly charges electric trucks on the go

The technology can reduce battery size requirements for electric trucks and passenger cars.

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