GM idles Factory Zero again, lays off 1,300 EV workers for a month

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General Motors has shut down production at Factory Zero in Detroit for the second time in less than three months, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers. The plant won’t restart until mid-April.

The idling, which began on March 16, marks the latest in a string of production cuts at the facility GM once positioned as the flagship of its electric vehicle future — a $2.2 billion showcase that has become a symbol of the company’s rapid EV retreat.

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VinFast is going all-in on electric scooters with massive battery swapping rollout in Vietnam

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VinFast is making a bold push to electrify two-wheeled transport in Vietnam, with plans for a nationwide expansion of its electric scooter lineup alongside an ambitious battery swapping network that could reshape how riders think about charging.

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The Freelander SUV is reborn as a sharp off-road EV, and it’s going global [Images]

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The Freelander SUV was the best-selling 4WD off-roader in Europe for years. Now, it’s back with an electric powertrain and a sleek new style. Here’s our first look at the Freelander EV.

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Tesla showroom in Sydney torched in suspected arson, 3 vehicles destroyed

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A Tesla showroom in Parramatta, a suburb of Sydney, Australia, was set ablaze in an overnight attack that destroyed three vehicles and damaged the building. Jerrycan lids were found at the scene.

The fire is being investigated as a suspected arson — the latest in a global wave of attacks on Tesla facilities that has been going on for over a year now.

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Navee XT5 Pro 30+ MPH e-scooter review: Awesome except for one little thing

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After spending some time riding and testing the Navee XT5 Pro electric scooter, I came away with a pretty clear impression: this thing is unapologetically built for speed, comfort, and stability, but not portability. And I’m okay with that – so long as you know what you’re signing up for.

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Big Spring Sale Green Deals hub – EVs, power stations, tools, appliances, more

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It’s the final day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, and after the previous six days we have compiled a jam-packed lineup of the very best Green Deals we spotted in that timeframe – all rounded up together here for all your last-minute one-stop shopping needs. Below, you’ll find all the best current deals hitting power stations, e-bikes, alternate EVs, electric tools, appliances, smart devices, and more. Head down to start scoring what you need to start spring off properly, as well as prep for the seasons to come.

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Hyundai will unveil ‘something big’ this week, and we think we know what it is

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The last time Hyundai said “something big” was coming, it was a cool new off-road electric SUV concept. In a few days, we will see what Hyundai is cooking up this time during a “major world debut” at the 2026 New York Auto Show. Here’s what to expect.

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This $600M California battery will power 321,000 homes at peak demand

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Arevon is building a big new battery project just south of San Francisco, designed to keep the lights on when demand spikes.

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This 400 kW EV charger packs more power into half the space

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SK Signet just unveiled a new 400 kW ultra-fast EV charger aimed squarely at the next wave of high-voltage EVs – and it’s built to take up a lot less space.

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Tesla’s head of customer experience leaves for Coinbase as talent exodus grows

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Tesla (TSLA) has lost another senior leader as Jose del Corral, the automaker’s head of product for customer experience, announced today that he is leaving after almost eight years to join Coinbase.

Del Corral’s departure lands on the same day as yet another Cybercab production leader’s exit, extending a talent drain that has now stripped Tesla of institutional knowledge across virtually every critical function of the business.

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