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Tesla

Barcelona Metro Pioneers Revolutionary EV Charging System Using Regenerative Braking Energy

In an innovative approach to urban EV charging infrastructure, Barcelona’s metro system has implemented a groundbreaking solution that harnesses regenerative braking energy from subway trains to power electric vehicle charging stations at street level, reports the AP. The MetroCharge project, deployed across 16 subway stations, captures kinetic energy from braking trains and redirects it through…

Haye KestelooDec 18

Tesla

Nebraska Doubles EV Registration Fees, Adds New Hybrid Charges for 2025

Nebraska is set to dramatically increase its electric vehicle fees, doubling the annual registration cost for EVs while introducing new charges for plug-in hybrids starting January 1, 2025. The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles announced that EV owners will soon pay $150 annually, up from $75, while plug-in hybrid drivers will face a new $75…

Haye KestelooDec 18

Honda

Honda and Nissan Consider Historic Merger Amid EV Market Pressure

Japanese automotive giants Honda and Nissan are exploring a potential merger as both companies face mounting pressure in the global electric vehicle market, particularly from Chinese competitors. The historically independent automakers are weighing this unprecedented step to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly challenging EV landscape, reports the BBC. The potential merger discussions foll

Haye KestelooDec 17

Elon Musk

Trump Transition Team Proposes Major Overhaul of U.S. EV Policy

A newly revealed policy document from Donald Trump’s transition team outlines sweeping changes to U.S. electric vehicle policy that would dramatically reshape the automotive industry’s electrification efforts. The proposed changes would redirect federal EV incentives toward battery production and national security priorities while rolling back emissions standards and charging infrastructure invest

Haye KestelooDec 16

Semi

Chinese EV Truck Makers Face Global Expansion Hurdles Despite Domestic Dominance

Chinese electric truck manufacturers are leveraging their established EV supply chain advantages to dominate the nascent electric trucking sector, capturing 70% of global sales in 2023 despite electric trucks representing less than 1% of worldwide truck sales. However, this expansion faces mounting challenges from international tariffs and lingering quality perceptions, reports AFP. The strategy m

Haye KestelooDec 15

Tesla

Tesla Plans More Affordable ‘Baby Y’ for 2025 Launch

Tesla is preparing to introduce a smaller, more affordable version of its popular Model Y crossover in late 2025, according to automotive intelligence firm AutoForecast Solutions. The development aligns with Tesla’s broader strategy to expand its market reach through more accessible price points while maintaining its industry-leading cost efficiency, reports Forbes. Sam Fiorani, an analyst…

Haye KestelooDec 15

Kentucky Powers Up with Tesla's Charging Plug

Model Y

Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to California’s EV Sales Mandate

In a significant development for the U.S. automotive industry, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to California’s Advanced Clean Cars I rule, setting the stage for a landmark decision that could reshape the nation’s approach to vehicle emissions standards. The case, which will be argued before the Court with a decision expected…

Haye KestelooDec 14

California

California’s EV Mandate Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Expected Federal Approval and Trump Challenge

The Biden administration is poised to approve California’s ambitious plan to phase out new gasoline-powered vehicle sales by 2035, setting the stage for a significant shift in the American automotive landscape – and a looming political battle. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to grant California and 11 other states the necessary waiver under…

Haye KestelooDec 13

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