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Before Electric Vehicles Became Political, There Was the Toyota Prius

The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago. Go to Source

Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record

First shown earlier this year as a styling concept, the Renault Filante Record 2025 technology demonstrator has been continually developed to prove that it’s got more than racy looks going for it. The concept drove more than 1,000 km in less than 10 hours, proving that extreme efficiency is possible at highway speeds. Unlike Chevrolet’s… Continue reading Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record

The Environmental and Human Rights Costs of China’s Clean Energy Investments Abroad

Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for China’s U.S. embassy, rejected the notion that Chinese investments were violating people’s rights. In an email, Liu said the country’s Belt and Road Initiative, the umbrella for its overseas infrastructure investments, aims to support green economic growth. “The founding purpose of the BRI is to advance China’s cooperation with partner… Continue reading The Environmental and Human Rights Costs of China’s Clean Energy Investments Abroad

Chinese EV battery giant CATL and Guoxin Micro set up new automotive chip firm

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle batteries, has partnered with semiconductor developer Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics to form a new automotive chip firm in Beijing. CATL-owned Wending Investment, Guoxin Micro subsidiary Tongxin Micro and five affiliates have agreed to establish Tongxin Micro Technology with a registered capital of 300 million yuan… Continue reading Chinese EV battery giant CATL and Guoxin Micro set up new automotive chip firm

Tata Curvv Sells 50,000 Units in 16 Months, Demand Falls in FY2026

The Tata Curvv SUV-coupé, the eighth model in Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle portfolio and its fifth utility vehicle and SUV, has driven past the 50,000-unit wholesales mark in the domestic market. Launched in its electric avatar on August 7, 2024 and petrol- and diesel-engined variants on September 2, 2024, the Tata Curvv has sold an estimated 50,091 units,… Continue reading Tata Curvv Sells 50,000 Units in 16 Months, Demand Falls in FY2026

Why India Must Build Stronger EPR Partnerships to Recycle Batteries in 2026

The electric mobility sector in India is at a tipping point. It started with a policy-forced transition to cut down oil imports and air pollution in cities, but now it has transformed into a complete industrial shift. The sale of electric vehicles has increased exponentially in the past couple of years because of government support,… Continue reading Why India Must Build Stronger EPR Partnerships to Recycle Batteries in 2026

LISEN Leads the Qi2.2 Era: 25W AI-Powered MagSafe Car Wireless Fast Charger Launches on Amazon, Redefining On-the-Go Power

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LISEN, a global brand specializing in mobile charging and automotive accessory solutions, has officially launched the LISEN Qi2.2 25W MagSafe Car Charger on Amazon. Positioned as a next-generation in-car wireless charging solution, the product is designed to deliver ultra-fast wireless charging performance, intelligent temperature management, and more reliable… Continue reading LISEN Leads the Qi2.2 Era: 25W AI-Powered MagSafe Car Wireless Fast Charger Launches on Amazon, Redefining On-the-Go Power

Google Rapidly Deploying Huge CO2 Battery Facilities That Store 200 Megawatt Hours of Power

While we’ve made major strides in generating renewable energy, storing that green power to use when the Sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing remains a major engineering challenge. Researchers have developed many creative concepts — storing it in cranes that hoist humongous concrete blocks up and down, inside hot giant rocks, or spinning… Continue reading Google Rapidly Deploying Huge CO2 Battery Facilities That Store 200 Megawatt Hours of Power

The Number of Robotaxis Tesla Is Actually Running Will Make You Snort Out of Your Nose With Pure Derision

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images If Elon Musk is to be believed, millions of driverless Tesla Robotaxis are set to conquer the streets of America by next year. Right now, however, his tiny fleet would be stretched thin covering a couple city blocks. With Tesla remaining tight-lipped about how many self-driving… Continue reading The Number of Robotaxis Tesla Is Actually Running Will Make You Snort Out of Your Nose With Pure Derision