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35+ min ago (182+ words) A fire involving a battery pack for an electric bicycle was quickly contained before it could damage a house in Carpinteria Sunday morning." Personnel from the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District responded at approximately 10:45 a.m. to an incident on the 4800 block of Ninth Street." A lithium ion battery pack for an e-bike caught fire while charging outside a home, according to Fire Marshal Michael LoMonaco." "Luckily, it didn't extend to the home," he added. A deputy from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene first and began dousing the burning battery pack with a fire extinguisher." The battery was destroyed, but the bike was not damaged." The incident served as a reminder that lithium ion batteries should not be left unattended while charging and people should follow the manufacturers' recommendations while charging them, LoMonaco said. This year's Fire Prevention…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (665+ words) Globally, technical and regulatory challenges have prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. But Chinese companies are building on rapid development of drones and electric vehicles. worker in white gloves inspects the propellers of a boxy two-seater aircraft fresh off the assembly line at a Chinese factory trialing the mass production of flying cars. But Chinese companies are building on rapid development of drones and electric vehicles (EVs) in the world's second-largest economy, while harnessing government support for the futuristic inventions. "China has the potential to establish a competitive edge" for flying cars, said Zhang Yangjun, a professor at Tsinghua University's School of Vehicle and Mobility. "Future competition will increasingly hinge upon cost control and supply-chain efficiency, and these are areas where China holds clear advantages," he told AFP. At the brightly lit factory in the…...

3+ hour, 44+ min ago (1835+ words) Letting you plug your electric car into a standard wall socket, the MSI EZgo Smart EV portable charger ensures you can trickle charge your EV anywhere, anytime. For all the benefits of owning an electric vehicle, one of the downsides is that you need to think about where, when and how you charge. It can be a bit of a steep learning curve, so it's important to understand that there are three levels of EV charging. Level 1 charging relies on a "trickle charge" cable which plugs into a standard AC wall socket, and takes around 24 hours to recharge your car from flat. Some EV makers include a Level 1 cable with the car, while others sell them as optional extras. Most Australian home wall sockets supply 10 amps, but sometimes you might have a 15-amp socket, which will charge a bit faster....

5+ hour, 42+ min ago (250+ words) If you live around Broadway and 14th Street in Santa Monica, California, it sounds like you haven't been getting very restful sleep lately." It's unclear whether Waymo or its"Virginia-based charging operator, Volterra, intends to comply. Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Times reported that neither planned to, saying city officials misunderstood their"existing permit rights.""In response to neighbors' feedback, we adjusted our operations at the site, and we'll continue to seek community input," Waymo officials told the newspaper without addressing the order directly." But as the AV industry ends 2025 poised to hit critical mass, the Santa Monica noise dispute raises a bigger question that all of these players will have to address: where are all of these cars supposed to charge, and how can they do so without disrupting their neighbors? Clearly, Waymo isn't slowing down its expansion efforts,…...

7+ hour, 6+ min ago (422+ words) Tesla's Cybertruck " the once highly anticipated utilitarian electric truck that finally hit the market two years ago " has begun its first deliveries outside of the US and Canada. On X, the company shared a post that deliveries have officially started in South Korea, with first owners in the market receiving their Cybertrucks. The post by Tesla Korea said: "On November 27, 2025, the first Cybertruck deliveries were completed in Korea. An event filled with excitement for a truly groundbreaking vehicle. Thanks to the unwavering support of our owners, Cybertruck has made its debut on Korean roads. We look forward to seeing more Cybertrucks across Korea soon." The Cybertruck is available in two key configurations in the South Korean market. These variants and their equivalent prices, in Australian dollars, are:" On November 27, 2025, the first Cybertruck deliveries were completed in Korea.An event filled…...

8+ hour, 15+ min ago (1628+ words) If any vehicle has ever deserved to be called a "fuel-sipper," it's the Lynk & Co 08 plug-in hybrid. This new crossover from the hot-selling Chinese-European cousin of Volvo and Polestar'has a combustion engine that can power the wheels, but you'd barely know it. Its huge battery provides an impressive range, meaning the engine is off most of the time. When you finally run out of EV range, this PHEV supports DC fast charging, too, so you can get back on the road quickly without burning gas. Driving it last week proved that a (really) big-battery PHEV can work. It behaves like an EV most of the time, but still gives you peace of mind that you won't be stranded with a dead battery. I am not usually the biggest fan of plug-in hybrids'most PHEVs in Europe don't get plugged in as…...

8+ hour, 29+ min ago (91+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 31-year-old man is in critical condition after a car struck his electric scooter Saturday, Nov. 29. The collision happened around 7 p.m. near the corner of Main Avenue and ... LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 31-year-old man is in critical condition after a car struck his electric scooter Saturday, Nov. 29. The collision happened around 7 p.m. near the corner of Main Avenue and Burnside Street, according to Laredo Police. The victim was taken to the hospital with a head injury, LPD said....

16+ hour, 13+ min ago (232+ words) WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) " A 19-year-old man was severely injured after he was hit by a car while riding an electric motorcycle on Malakeke St. in Waipahu. The collision took place in the area of Malakeke and Waipahu Street after 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, according to the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. Police reported that a 44-year-old man and his juvenile passenger were traveling westbound on Malakeke St. when he traveled into the eastbound lane on traffic in an attempt to overtake another vehicle. After doing so, the man then struck a 19-year-old man who was riding an electric motorcycle. The 19-year-old man was then ejected onto the roadway and was taken by paramedics to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Officials confirmed that the 19-year-old man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The 44-year-old man and…...

16+ hour, 22+ min ago (135+ words) WAIPAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 19-year-old male was critically injured Saturday when a vehicle trying to overtake another car collided with him, police said. The crash happened at around 7:15 p.m. on Malakeke Street. According to Honolulu Police, a 44-year-old motorist and his juvenile passenger were westbound on Malakeke Street when he traveled into the eastbound lanes to overtake another vehicle and struck the motorcyclist, who was ejected onto the roadway. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital in critical condition. HPD said he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Police said the motorist and his passenger remained at the scene and were not injured. Investigators said speed appears to be a contributing factor to the collision. It is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved....

18+ hour, 22+ min ago (301+ words) A popular Renault hatchback, dubbed by experts as a "cutting-edge" model, has been named the new Car of the Year. The new fully-electric Renault 5 is certainly catching the attention of consumers, with the plucky hatchback now praised by judges at the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW)." "Its compact size and nimble agility make it perfect for Scotland's varied roads and city streets. Inside, the clever use of space and quality materials create a comfortable, tech-rich cabin. Exceptional efficiency and good practicality for its size round out its appeal, making it an ideal everyday car." "With its blend of charm, innovation, and driving dynamics, the Renault 5 stood out from a competitive field. It's a deserving winner that combines heritage with forward-thinking design." The Renault 5 E-Tech is equipped with a 52 kWh comfort-range battery" which can provide up to 250 miles of range…...