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The dream of fully autonomous cars continues to stall, leaving electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and industry watchers intrigued yet cautious. Despite early optimism following the US military’s Darpa challenge two decades ago, progress toward Level 5 self-driving cars—capable of driving anywhere in all conditions—has hit significant hurdles. A Bloomberg chart projecting automation levels through 2
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq compact crossover will lead General Motors’ charge into Tesla’s charging ecosystem, becoming the first GM electric vehicle equipped with a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, reports Automotive News. This shift, announced by Cadillac, marks a pivotal step for GM’s EV strategy, granting seamless access to Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network…
On Tuesday, June 23, 2025, Cadillac delivered its first Celestiq, a hand-built electric sedan that signals a bold step into the ultra-luxury EV market. Priced from $340,000, the Celestiq was handed over at General Motors’ Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, showcasing Cadillac’s ambition to rival European giants like Rolls-Royce and Bentley with American craftsmanship…
In a surprising turn of events, Automotive Energy Supply Corp. (AESC), a Chinese-owned battery manufacturer, has halted work on a $2 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, leaving behind a massive metal shell and unfulfilled promises of 2,000 jobs. The project, which began with a groundbreaking ceremony in August 2022, reflects…
President Donald Trump has signed legislation that halts California’s ambitious plan to phase out gas-powered car sales by 2035, marking a significant shift in the state’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape. Reported by Axios, this move revokes Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waivers that allowed California to set its own air quality standards, including the EV mandate.…
China’s tightened export controls on rare-earth minerals, critical for electric vehicle (EV) production, have sent automakers and suppliers into a frenzy, with some factories facing potential shutdowns by mid-July 2025. Reuters reports that the restrictions, targeting elements like gallium and germanium, are disrupting global supply chains, forcing the EV industry to seek urgent alternatives. Supp
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption faces hurdles like range anxiety and charging infrastructure gaps, automakers are turning to extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) to bridge the gap. A recent NBC News report highlights how EREVs, a type of plug-in hybrid, offer a practical solution by combining electric propulsion with a small gas engine, delivering impressive ranges…
On May 30, 2025, Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk publicly criticized a Republican megabill that aims to eliminate clean energy tax credits, a move that could disrupt the electric vehicle (EV) and solar industries. The House-passed reconciliation package, which would end residential solar credits and EV incentives by the end of the year, has…
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