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Kia’s PV5 electric campervan has two beds and a fully equipped kitchen [Images]
Kia's PV5 electric campervan features two double beds, a 200W solar panel, and a fully equipped kitchen.
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Proxima Fusion signs two Japanese partnerships to strengthen Germany's fusion supply chain
German fusion company Proxima Fusion has partnered with Japanese firms Fujikura and Kyoto Fusioneering to develop critical technologies and supply chains for commercial fusion power, supporting Germany's goal of building the world's first commercial fusion plant.
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China Steps Back From Promoting Second-Life EV Batteries
China is stepping back from its promotion of second-life EV batteries despite having electrified 87.5% of urban bus fleets with 551,400 new-energy buses by end of 2025.
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CATL pushes ahead with 20 Ah solid-state EV batteries, with 500 Wh/kg in sight
CATL advances solid-state battery development to 20 Ah cells and targets 500 Wh/kg energy density, with small-scale production planned for 2027.
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UK government is considering using EVs to help balance the grid
The UK government is exploring using electric vehicles to help balance the electrical grid.
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Tesla confirms Vietnam entry to take on VinFast and its 36% market share
Tesla confirms entry into Vietnam with hiring for sales, service, and charging roles, challenging VinFast's dominant 36% EV market share.
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Microsoft faces potential vote: Shareholders curious about its plans to tackle emissions
Microsoft faces shareholder pressure to explain how it will meet 2030 carbon-negative targets as emissions have risen to 20 million tons CO2 equivalent in 2025 from 13 million in 2020.
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A Startup Just Pulled Electricity From an Underwater Volcano Off Oregon. The Next Step Is Much Harder
Startup Endurance Energy has achieved a world-first technical demonstration of extracting electricity from an underwater volcano off Oregon, though commercialization remains uncertain.
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Ford casts 5,000 ‘unicastings’ for Fathom EV truck in Tesla-style shift
Ford has produced over 5,000 aluminum unicastings for its Fathom electric truck, adopting Tesla's Giga Press manufacturing method ahead of the vehicle's 2027 launch.
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New retro electric motorcycle to debut at EICMA with a novel feature: a second gear
British company unveils novel two-speed electric motorcycle with power-delivery-preserving transmission at EICMA show.
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The Need for Maintaining Renewable Energy Directive Stability in the Post-2030 Energy Framework
NGOs, civil society and industry stakeholders urge the European Commission to maintain stability in the Renewable Energy Directive during post-2030 energy framework negotiations.
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UK homeowners can get interest-free or cheap loans for solar or heat pumps
UK homeowners can access interest-free or subsidized loans to install solar panels or heat pumps.
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How Beta Technologies Is Clearing the Runway for Electric Flight
Beta Technologies' Alia CX300 electric aircraft demonstrates practical viability of electric flight, offering dramatically lower operating costs and simpler handling than conventional aviation.
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Tesla Semi catches fire on I-880 with no crash, closes freeway for 10 hours
A Tesla Semi caught fire on a California freeway without any crash, causing a 10-hour closure. The incident highlights potential safety concerns for electric truck batteries in real-world conditions.
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European energy coalition calls for €1B natural hydrogen exploration programme
A coalition of over 30 European energy organizations calls on the EU to invest €1 billion in natural hydrogen exploration across 10 member states, warning that Europe risks falling behind rival regions.
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Volkswagen to take China-developed car technology to global markets
Volkswagen plans to export vehicle technology developed in China, including its Compact Main Platform and China Electronic Architecture, to other markets beginning with South America.
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The Men Spending $50,000 Just to Reserve a Tesla Roadster
Early Tesla Roadster reservations require $50,000 deposits, with customers hoping to access optional flying/thruster variants at significantly higher final prices.
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Bosch’s popular e-bike motor just got upgraded with more power and less weight
Bosch has released an upgraded generation of its Active Line Plus e-bike motor with increased power, reduced weight, and a smaller physical design.