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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

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…

Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck Arson Suspect Freed to Continue Medical Care: A Missouri Firestorm

On March 17, 2025, a Kansas City Tesla dealership became the scene of a fiery crime when two Cybertrucks, worth over $200,000 combined, were torched with Molotov cocktails. The suspect, 19-year-old Owen McIntire, was released from federal custody on April 24, sparking debate over justice, medical needs, and electric vehicle (EV) vandalism. Fox News reports…

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…

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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…

Rivian

Rivian Stockpiles Batteries to Dodge Trump’s EV Tariffs, Secures Supply for R2 Launch

Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) innovator, is bracing for turbulence from President Trump’s new auto tariffs by stockpiling critical battery supplies, ensuring its production lines keep humming. According to a Bloomberg report, Rivian began amassing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from China’s Gotion High-Tech last year, a strategic move to shield its Commercial Van and…

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