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BYD Unveils 5-Minute 'Flash Charging' EV Batteries, But There's a Catch - San Francisco Today
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (231+ words) The Chinese automaker's new Blade Battery 2.0 can charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes, but requires BYD's proprietary charging stations. Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled a new battery pack called the Blade Battery 2.0 that can charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes,…...
8 Electric Vehicles With Shockingly Poor Range in 2026 - Los Angeles Today
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (273+ words) Fiat 500e leads disappointing pack with 149-mile range despite $37,695 price tag as luxury brands struggle too A new report highlights several 2026 electric vehicle models that deliver disappointing range, forcing drivers to calculate charging stops more than enjoying the drive. The Fiat…...
Waymo Showcases Driverless Jaguar in Annapolis, Seeks Maryland Approval - Baltimore Today
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (371+ words) The autonomous vehicle company emphasizes safety as it pushes for legislative green light to operate in Baltimore. Waymo, the driverless car company, drew a crowd in Annapolis, Maryland as it showcased one of its fully equipped Jaguar autonomous vehicles. The…...
Researchers Use Solar Energy to Reduce Chemical Manufacturing Emissions - Champaign Today
22+ hour ago (200+ words) New method can significantly lower energy needs and carbon footprint of key industrial chemical process Published on Mar. 5, 2026 A chemistry professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the lead researcher on the study. A researcher at the Universidade de…...
Lotus Unveils 939-HP Plug-In Hybrid Eletre SUV - Indianapolis Today
1+ day, 59+ min ago (237+ words) The new "Lotus For Me" model packs serious power but raises questions about the brand's identity. The Lotus For Me represents a significant departure from the brand's core values, as an immensely powerful and heavy SUV that is a far…...
Toyota Ranked Near Bottom in Automaker Supply Chain Emissions Report - Memphis Today
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (135+ words) Environmental groups say Toyota lags behind competitors in decarbonizing supply chain and addressing human rights issues. A global coalition of leading climate, environment, and human rights organizations that includes the Sierra Club, The Sunrise Project, and Public Citizen, among others....
Oxfam: Tesla Fueled Elon Musk's Wealth, Widened U.S. Inequality - Austin Today
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (343+ words) Analysis argues Tesla's pay, tax, and governance practices have boosted Musk's fortune as he nears trillionaire status. Musk's growing wealth and power, fueled by Tesla's practices, highlights broader concerns about economic inequality and the ability of the ultra-wealthy to influence…...
Kia Delays 2026 EV6 GT Due to Tariff Challenges - West Point Today
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (222+ words) The high-performance electric hatchback won't be available in the U.S. for now. Kia has announced that it will delay the launch of the 2026 EV6 GT, one of its most anticipated electric vehicles, due to changing market conditions and tariff-related complications. The automaker…...
$50 million in solar panels headed for Maryland state lands - Baltimore Today
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (372+ words) The panels will be installed on MDOT parking lots and brownfields, providing 20% of the department's electricity needs. The transportation sector is Maryland's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, so this project represents a concrete step by the state to address…...
Faraday Future Delivers First Batch of EAI Robots for Vacation Rentals - Los Angeles Today
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (235+ words) Marks first U.S. deployment of 'EAI Robot & Vehicle + Vacation Rental' use case Faraday Future's EAI robot delivery represents the first real-world rollout of its 'Three-in-One' EAI robotics ecosystem strategy, which includes EAI devices, an open-source EAI Brain platform, and a decentralized…...