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These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models
Volkswagen is reportedly planning to cut up to 50% of its global vehicle lineup by 2030, with 10 models on the chopping block including EVs from Audi and Porsche — though VW has neither confirmed nor
Tesla launches GFV program in Australia after price cuts
Tesla is launching a guaranteed future value (GFV) financing program for Model 3 and Model Y buyers in Australia through Driva, locking in a pre-set resale price to neutralize the depreciation anxiety
Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ Ignites Fantasia’s 30th Edition as Hot Global Genre Titles Get Set to Stoke or Take Over the Mainstream
The Fantasia International Film Festival launches its 30th edition with Nicolas Winding Refn’s 'Her Private Hell' as the centerpiece, spotlighting a bold slate of global genre films and signaling genr
US EV Fast Charging Enters 'Charging 2.0' as Port Growth Slows
The US added 4,382 new DC fast-charging ports in Q2 2026—down 10% year-over-year—even as charging sessions jumped 29%, signaling a market shift toward reliability, profitability, and the NACS connecto
Momentum’s new Vida E+ EX commuter e-bike adds cruise control, throttle, and more
Momentum, Giant Group's urban bike brand, has launched the Vida E+ EX commuter e-bike with a 500W Class 3 motor, a new Cruise Mode, an optional throttle, and a dropper seatpost, priced at $1,985.
NC funds solar microgrids for Helene-hit towns
North Carolina is rolling out solar microgrids—stationary installations and mobile 'beehive' trailers—to fire stations, food banks, and community hubs in western counties still rebuilding from Hurrica
Jazz's Alexander stretchered off in Vegas summer league
Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was carried off the court on a stretcher during a Las Vegas summer league game against the Chicago Bulls after collapsing in apparent great pain from a side injury on a
72% of UK heatwave stories missed climate link, analysis finds
An ECIU analysis found that roughly 72% of nearly 2,500 UK national newspaper articles about June's record heatwave failed to mention the climate crisis, with even fewer drawing a link to government n
Bali’s Water Crisis: Tourism Overuse Drains Aquifers
Bali’s water crisis deepens as tourism’s soaring demand drains aquifers, dries springs, and displaces rice farming, leaving locals struggling while unregulated water sellers supply resorts with millio
EV sales are normalizing in the US – and TAKING OFF everywhere else
Global EV sales surged to a record 2 million deliveries in June, powered by Europe and Chinese-brand expansion into emerging markets, while US sales remain below last year's peak but are climbing more
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BYD’s 1,500+ hp EV supercar is cheaper and faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo S [Images]
BYD's Denza sub-brand unveiled the Z electric supercar at Goodwood, offering over 1,500 hp and sub-2-second 0-62 mph acceleration for under £200,000 — undercutting the Porsche 911 Turbo S on both pric
Hyundai recalls 14 IONIQ 5, Kia EVs over battery fire risk
Hyundai recalled 14 electric vehicles — including IONIQ 5, Kia EV6, and Kia EV9 models — citing a battery cell defect from supplier SK On that could cause an internal short circuit and fire, urging ow
Mercedes Starts Electric C-Class Production in Hungary
Mercedes-Benz has begun production of its all-electric C-Class at its Kecskemét, Hungary plant, backed by a roughly €1 billion expansion that doubled the site and positions it as a key EV hub.
California's $3,500 EV Rebate Excludes Tesla via HQ Rule
California's new "MyFirstEV" program offers a $3,500 instant point-of-sale rebate for first-time EV buyers, but a headquarters carve-out grants Rivian and Lucid full eligibility regardless of price wh
BYD reveals new Qin Max EV with Flash Charging aimed at young buyers
BYD previewed the Qin Max EV, a larger sedan in its popular Qin lineup featuring Blade Batteries 2.0 and Flash Charging that can recharge from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes, targeting young Chinese
UK in ‘firewave’ as extreme heat provides ideal conditions for wildfires, experts warn
The UK faces its most widespread "firewave" on record, with 19 active wildfires burning across the country and two fire services declaring major incidents as experts link the crisis to climate change-
British couple named among 13 killed in Spanish wildfires
British couple Pete and Fran Gillam have been confirmed among 13 people killed when wildfires tore through the village of Bédar in Almería province, Spain, with some victims so badly burned that DNA i
Paper Transport Tests Tesla Semi in Chicago Pilot
Paper Transport began piloting Tesla's Semi Long Range electric Class 8 truck in dedicated Chicago operations, the latest carrier to evaluate the battery-electric tractor less than three months after
A $5M startup claims rare earth-free electric motor breakthrough
Bengaluru startup Vimag Labs secured its fifth Indian patent for an electric motor that uses software-driven magnetic fields instead of rare-earth magnets, joining a crowded race where Tesla, GM, and
Samsung's Taylor Fab to Build Tesla AI5 on 2nm
Samsung confirmed it has locked the design for Tesla's AI5 chip and will produce it on its 2nm process at the Taylor, Texas fab — a node previously expected to debut with the AI6 follow-on.
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