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31 March 2025

Aptera’s Solar EV Went On A 300-Mile Road Trip. We Have Questions

insideevs.com | 0 | March 31 2025 09:13 UTC

The Launch Edition of the three-wheeled EV is supposed to go 400 miles on a full charge. So what gives?...

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New Skoda Enyaq 85 2025 - pictures

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | March 31 2025 08:08 UTC

Pictures of the new Skoda Enyaq...

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Aston Martin Tests 1064-HP Valhalla Supercar Ahead of Q2 Launch

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 31 2025 08:00 UTC

Aston Martin is performing the final calibrations on its first-ever mid-engined plug-in-hybrid supercar before production begins in the second quarter....

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Volvo’s CEO Is Out

insideevs.com | 0 | March 31 2025 07:16 UTC

The automaker’s board voted to replace Jim Rowan despite last year’s record sales and profits....

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JackRabbit OG2 Pro and XG Pro launched as faster and more powerful micro e-bikes

electrek.co | 0 | March 31 2025 07:11 UTC

JackRabbit, the leading name in micro e-bikes, has just unveiled two new models that put the micro in micromobility. The new JackRabbit OG2 Pro...

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For plants, urban heat islands don’t mimic global warming

news.mit.edu | 0 | March 31 2025 05:00 UTC

Scientists have found that trees in cities respond to higher temperatures differently than those in forests, potentially masking climate impacts....

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Why You Might Regret Buying The ‘Sport’ Version Of A Car

theautopian.com | 0 | March 30 2025 21:45 UTC

I’ve been driving my “Holy Grail” 2021 BMW i3S for almost a year now, and it is without question one of the best cars...

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Do We Even Need Five-Minute EV Charging?

insideevs.com | 0 | March 30 2025 21:00 UTC

BYD stunned the world with ultra-fast charging. One charging network CEO says "faster is not always better."...

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What You Could Do With The Domino’s ‘Ultimate Pizza Delivery Vehicle’

theautopian.com | 0 | March 30 2025 20:08 UTC

There’s a very rare car for sale right now, a remarkable limited-production (only 154 built!) machine designed by low-volume pioneers Local Motors and built...

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U.S. Researchers Are Developing An EV Battery Without ‘Forever Chemicals’

insideevs.com | 0 | March 30 2025 19:00 UTC

EV batteries contain dangerous chemicals that can pose health hazards for humans. Battery scientists are solving that problem, at least in the lab....

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The E-Fuse Kicks the Classic Blade-Style Fuse to the Curb

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 30 2025 19:00 UTC

Already used in computers and other electronics, the e-fuse is finding a home in automotive applications, such as in Rivian and Tesla EVs....

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How A Swedish Man Dug Up A Long-Lost Ford Flathead V8 Buried In His Yard

theautopian.com | 0 | March 30 2025 18:04 UTC

A few days ago, Tom, a John Deere Service Technician living in southern Sweden, was gardening on his property when his tiller made a...

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Virginia Considers Slapping Speed Limiters on Frequent Speeders' Cars

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 30 2025 18:00 UTC

The state already bans radar detectors and classifies 20 mph over the limit as reckless driving,...

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This Hyundai IONIQ 5 drove 360,000 miles on its original battery [video]

electrek.co | 0 | March 30 2025 17:18 UTC

This white Hyundai IONIQ 5 is single-handedly rewriting the rules on EV longevity by driving over 360,000 miles on its original battery. What’s even...

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The Pragmatic And Moral Case To Sell Your Tesla

insideevs.com | 0 | March 30 2025 16:59 UTC

If you were waiting for a sign, this is it. It’s time to sell....

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This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL on Bring a Trailer Looks Primo

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 30 2025 16:00 UTC

A technological tour de force perfect for a master of the universe in the pre-Y2K era....

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Porsche set to pilot closed-loop raw material EV battery recycling program

electrek.co | 0 | March 30 2025 14:57 UTC

Porsche is launching a new EV battery recycling pilot to recover valuable raw materials from its cars’ high-voltage battery packs at the end of...

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Yamaha celebrates 50th anniversary with new, in-house golf cart battery

electrek.co | 0 | March 30 2025 14:10 UTC

Yamaha has announced plans to launch a pair of new five-seater electric golf carts featuring new lithium-ion batteries and vehicle control units developed in-house...

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The Best Odds: Merkur XR4Ti

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 30 2025 14:00 UTC

The cars I recall most fondly were neither the prettiest nor the quickest. Certainly not the most expensive. They were machines that emerged willfully...

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BUY IT NOW: these EV deals will be hardest hit by Trump’s tariffs after April 2nd

electrek.co | 0 | March 30 2025 13:30 UTC

Last week, US President Donald Trump announced that his administration would impose a 25% tariff on all cars, trucks, and even automotive parts imported...

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"The Doctor Will See Your Electronic Health Record Now"

spectrum.ieee.org | 0 | March 30 2025 12:00 UTC

Cheryl Conrad no longer seethes with the frustration that threatened to overwhelm her in 2006. As described in IEEE Spectrum, Cheryl’s husband, Tom, has...

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Eddie Jordan was an extraordinary man who did so much for so many

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | March 30 2025 11:03 UTC

Mike Rutherford pays tribute to legendary motorsport maverick Eddie Jordan...

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