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Giant Tesla Semi truck lithium battery combusts as driver escapes fire that closed I-880

In what may be the first spontaneous combustion of a Tesla Semi battery, the truck caught fire on Interstate 880 in California. The driver managed to escape, but the burning Semi now presents a major challenge for the fire department. A Tesla Semi went up in flames on Interstate 880 in Hayward on Tuesday evening, and the fire may still be burning. The California Highway Patrol closed the freeway in both directions around 5:45 p.m. over fears of hazardous smoke from the truck’s lithium battery. Northbound lanes reopened by 8:40 p.m., but southbound traffic was told to expect a wait of 15 to 18 hours while the pack burns itself out. This seems to be the first Tesla Semi battery combustion incident that doesn't involve a crash, as the driver escaped unhurt and told officers the rig simply caught fire, with no idea why. The cause is under investigation, so it's too early to blame the truck…

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Polestar 5 Shines with Scandinavian Minimalism and Cutting-Edge Performance

The Polestar 5, with its strikingly sleek silhouette and Scandinavian minimalism, has finally emerged as a flagship model, encapsulating what enthusiasts have anticipated since its concept debut in 2020. Originally previewed by the Precept Concept, this model was showcased at the 2025 Munich Motor Show, maintaining its allure nearly two years later. The car’s refined proportions are key to its visual appeal. At over 5 meters in length and more than 2 meters wide, the Polestar 5’s design, once helmed by Maximilian Missoni, leverages its size to portray elegance and performance. Such dimensions allow for a stretched roofline and a lower stance, differentiating it from its predecessor, the Polestar 4. What sets the Polestar 5 apart is its bespoke platform—designed to enhance both packaging and performance. While both the Polestar 4 and 5 lack rear side windows, replaced by technologically…

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Dems introduce new $15,000 EV tax credit bill that has no chance — and that’s a problem

Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) wants to bring back the federal EV tax credit and double it. His new bill, the “21st Century Vehicle Choice Act” (H.R. 10881), would offer up to $15,000 on a new electric vehicle and $8,000 on a used one, and it would make both credits permanent. The problem is that the bill has virtually no chance of becoming law anytime soon. And if EV shoppers start holding out for it, it could end up hurting the market it’s trying to help. Landsman introduced H.R. 10881 on October 22. It was referred to three House committees (Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources), and as of today, it doesn’t have a single cosponsor. The big change is to the new clean vehicle credit, Section 30D of the tax code. Under the Inflation Reduction Act, the $7,500 credit came in two $3,750 halves: one for meeting critical mineral sourcing requirements and one for battery…

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Explanation of Automobile Tax and Light Motor Vehicle Tax for Passenger Cars

If you own a car, you will have to pay 'Automobile Tax (Light Motor Vehicle Tax)' every year. The tax amount varies depending on the car's engine displacement and the date of its initial registration, and payment methods also vary by local government. In this article, we will clearly explain the points that car owners need to know, from the mechanisms of Automobile Tax and Light Motor Vehicle Tax to tax amounts, payment deadlines, payment methods, what happens if you fall into arrears, and refunds when scrapping or selling a car. Automobile Tax and Light Motor Vehicle Tax are taxes levied on car owners as of April 1st each year. The tax on standard passenger cars is officially called 'Automobile Tax (Classification Rate),' and the tax on light motor vehicles is called 'Light Motor Vehicle Tax (Classification Rate).' The Automobile Tax (Classification Rate) is determined mainly by total…

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