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Patrick Anderson: Tariffs Could Cause More Harm To Auto Industry Than UAW Strike

LANSING - Tariffs would be worse for the U.S. auto industry than a UAW strike, a notable Michigan economic group is predicting, and would harm the industry for a much longer period. Patrick Anderson, CEO of Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group, said Friday on an Automotive Press Association webcast that tariffs would add punishing costs for

By |2025-02-24T19:03:45-05:00February 24th, 2025|Auto Tech, ESD|

180-Mile EVs Are ‘The Future’ Says Lucid CEO

NEWARK, Calif. - If you want an electric vehicle with the longest range possible, you buy a Lucid Air. Specifically, you buy a Lucid Air Grand Touring with 19-inch wheels and an EPA range of 512 miles. Even Tesla can’t match that. Range anxiety? What range anxiety? And yet, in a recent interview, Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson told

Electric Powered Drivable Flying Car Makes Maiden Voyage

SAN MATEO, Calif. - The development team has introduced the Alef Model A, the dubbed production version of the drivable flying car that has vertical take-off and landing capabilities. On February 19th, 2025, its test model takes off, even flying over another vehicle. In a LinkedIn post, Alef Aeronautics CEO Jim Dukhovny writes that the video showcasing the flight is ‘the first documented, verifiable

By |2025-02-20T15:24:03-05:00February 20th, 2025|Auto Tech, Science|

Data Reveals Dramatic Shift In Global EV Car Sales

NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25% in 2024 across the world — a record number. Incentives and emission targets pushed EV sales in China and aided Britain in overtaking Germany as Europe's biggest battery-electric market in 2024, research firm Rho Motion said. China's sales rose almost

By |2025-02-16T14:16:25-05:00February 15th, 2025|Auto Tech, ESD, Featured|

Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity

NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common reasons for not buying an electric vehicle. A new study published in Nature Energy claims that the reliability of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) has increased considerably and they now have comparable longevity to conventional internal-combustion-engine vehicles. The study examined almost 300

By |2025-02-15T14:41:32-05:00February 15th, 2025|Auto Tech, ESD|

Dark Matter Engine Changes History Of EVs

UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar. Officially known as the Dark Matter Raxial Flux 6-phase E-motor, this revolutionary piece of technology debuted at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Dark Matter electric motor delivers an impressive 800 horsepower and 922 lb-ft of torque while weighing

By |2025-07-30T13:39:55-04:00February 4th, 2025|Auto Tech, ESD|

Chinese Electric Cars One Step Ahead Of World Competition By Adding “I”

BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage is more than just biased. After all, their growth in international markets shows that they are products with a growing reputation, which cannot be justified solely on the basis of more competitive prices. Pan Jian, the vice-president of the Chinese

By |2026-01-28T05:40:51-05:00February 3rd, 2025|Auto Tech, ESD|

BMW Engine Burns Water Instead Of Gasoline

GERMANY — Did you know that electric cars aren’t the only clean‑energy game in town? While battery‑powered vehicles grab most of the headlines, hydrogen‑powered cars are quietly holding their ground. They offer unique perks, and thus they could shape the next wave of sustainable mobility. How? Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen gas into electricity. Consequently, the only

By |2025-07-30T08:35:20-04:00February 1st, 2025|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Michigan EV Industry Plows Ahead Despite Trump’s Efforts To Kill It

DETROIT — While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week, there is still optimism about the industry’s future in Michigan, a state retooling from America’s most recognizable auto hub to its number one destination for electric vehicle investment. More than $27 billion is being poured into some 60 EV manufacturing and

By |2025-01-26T17:36:05-05:00January 26th, 2025|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Trump Kills Biden’s Electric Vehicle Mandate, But EVs Won’t Go Away

DETROIT - President Donald Trump pledged to revoke the so-called electric vehicle mandate, and an executive order on day one of his second presidential term signals his intent to undo much of his predecessor's legacy when it comes to electric vehicle promotion. But it's unclear how sweeping the impact will be or whether it will

By |2025-01-22T15:25:22-05:00January 22nd, 2025|Auto Tech, Politics, Politics/Government|