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Vessev’s VS-9 Electric Hydrofoil Boat Redefines Smooth, Sustainable Water Travel

In Auckland, New Zealand, a sleek, electric hydrofoil boat is gliding above the waves, promising a greener, smoother ride for passengers. Vessev’s VS-9, now in commercial service with Fullers360, combines cutting-edge hydrofoil technology with electric propulsion to slash energy use by up to 90%, offering a glimpse into the future of marine transport. This game-changing…

BMW

2027 BMW M3 Electric ZA0 Unveils Stunning Design Unity with Gas-Powered Twin

In a bold move, BMW’s iconic M3 sports sedan will blur the lines between electric and combustion power by 2027, with the electric ZA0 and gas-powered G84 sharing nearly identical designs. Top Gear’s exclusive interview with Mike Reichelt, head of BMW’s Neue Klasse program, reveals that both M3 variants will sport the same sleek look…

BMW

BMW Halts U.S. EV Production as Tariff Clouds Loom Over Electric Dreams

In a stunning move, BMW has announced a pause in U.S. electric vehicle (EV) production starting May 2025, citing uncertainty over new auto tariffs under the Trump administration, Electrek reports. This decision, shared with dealers, freezes output for BMW’s four electric models—the i4, i5, i7, and iX—despite a robust 26% surge in EV sales in…

BYD

BYD’s Denza Z Electric Supercar Targets Porsche 911 with Sub-2-Second Sprint

BYD’s premium Denza brand has unveiled the 2025 Denza Z, a near-production electric sports car concept designed to challenge the Porsche 911’s dominance in performance and prestige. Revealed with striking aerodynamics and cutting-edge tech, this sleek coupe and convertible aims to blend track-ready dynamics with accessible pricing, signaling a seismic shift in the electric vehicle…

Rivian
Rivian

Rivian’s Clever Battery Stockpile Sparks Stock Surge Amid Tariff Tensions

Rivian Automotive’s stock soared this week after reports revealed the electric vehicle (EV) maker outsmarted looming U.S. tariffs by stockpiling critical battery materials from Asia. According to Bloomberg, Rivian quietly amassed lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from China’s Gotion High-Tech Co. late last year, a move that’s now shielding it from tariff-driven cost spikes and…

China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla's 484,507.
BYD

BYD Smashes Sales Records as Electric Vehicles Surge Past Hybrids

In April 2025, BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) titan, sold a record-breaking 380,089 vehicles, with fully electric models outselling hybrids for the first time since January 2024. Electrek reports that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) surged 45% year-over-year to 195,740 units, edging out 176,875 plug-in hybrids, signaling a bold shift in consumer demand toward zero-emission…

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Priced From $60,555: A Game-Changer for Three-Row Electric SUVs
Hyundai

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Priced From $60,555: A Game-Changer for Three-Row Electric SUVs

Hyundai’s 2026 Ioniq 9, a spacious three-row electric SUV, hits the U.S. market with a starting price of $60,555, offering a compelling 335-mile range that outshines its sibling, the Kia EV9, according to Car and Driver. Launching in May 2025, this flagship EV blends family-friendly practicality with cutting-edge tech, setting a new benchmark for electric…

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