ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

Japanese Auto Giants Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Call Off Merger Talks

In a surprising turn of events, three major Japanese car companies—Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi—have decided to end their discussions about merging. This decision came after Nissan's top executive, Makoto Uchida, expressed concerns about the potential merger's impact on Nissan's future. Uchida felt that the proposed merger would not fully utilize Nissan's capabiliti...

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Feb 07 2025BUSINESS

The Maximum Charge

There are plans for a new electric car, OK so this is the deal; it sells itself so you can make the purchases in app and drive away almost instantly. That's what the man behind Volkswagen- backed Scout Motors had in mind anyway for a plant in South Carolina, Massachusetts Low order prices and you don't need some car salesman to mes...

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Feb 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Power Up Anywhere, Anytime

Imagine never having to worry about power during a storm or while camping. This item, called the Anker SOLIX C1000, packs a punch but is also easy to carry around. It is designed to handle 2400W of power through 11 ports. You can charge it quickly. Ready to use after just 43 minutes. This power station is incredibly versatile. Great for camping trips or when the p...

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Feb 03 2025FINANCE

The Tesla Trump Bubble

Tesla's journey from a risky venture to a market giant is quite a tale. Since the last presidential election, Tesla's stock value has skyrocketed to around $1. 3 trillion dollars, making it worth more than several major automakers combined. This surge has investors betting big on Tesla's future, despite some shaky financial reports that would have sunk other companie...

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Plan: Boost Fossil Fuels, Ax EV Funds

Former President Trump has kicked off his push to roll back environmental policies, focusing on electric vehicles and tailpipe emissions. He's signed orders aiming to stop funding for EV charging stations and weaken emission standards. This move could let cars pollute more, but the auto industry is still invested in electric vehicles. Companies have poured billions i...

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

From Lexus to Tesla: A Texas Hill Country Driver's Journey

Almost two years ago, a Texan started hunting for a replacement for their aging 2010 Lexus RX350. The SUV was getting old, with 22 miles per gallon and nearing 200, 000 miles. The Toyota RAV4 Prime hybrid seemed perfect, but none were available at reasonable prices. After a frustrating search, the driver turned their attention to electric vehicles (EVs). They test-dr...

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Electric Teams Up: Volkswagen & Xpeng Join Forces to Charge China's EV Future

Imagine this: two big names in electric vehicles, Volkswagen from Germany and Xpeng from China, are teaming up to make charging your EV as easy as a breeze. They've just announced a plan to connect their super-fast charging networks. Picture over 20, 000 charging points spread across 420 cities in China. You might think, "Why is this a big deal? " Well, it means driv...

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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

US Car Sales: GM and Ford's 2024 Comeback

In a surprising turn of events, both General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor have reported their best annual U. S. sales since 2019. This marks a significant recovery from the setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic and supply chain issues. Industry experts had predicted this comeback, estimating that U. S. automakers would sell nearly 16 million vehicles in 2024, a f...

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Sales Take a Dip: What's Next?

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, has seen its first annual sales decrease in over a decade. What happened? Well, despite a 2. 3% boost in the last quarter thanks to attractive offers like zero-interest financing and free charging, the overall sales from 2023 to 2024 dipped by 1. 1%. That's right, from 1. 81 million vehicles in 2023 to 1. 79 million in 2024. So, wh...

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Dec 23 2024BUSINESS

Japanese Car Giants Team Up to Fight Electric Future

Imagine two of Japan's biggest carmakers, Nissan and Honda, joining forces to become the world's third-largest automaker. This isn't just a dream; it's a plan they're seriously considering over the next six months. Why the sudden team-up? Well, the auto industry is changing fast, with electric cars taking over and Chinese companies leading the way. By combining their...

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