YASA’s axial flux motor achieved an unofficial world record, doubling industry benchmarks

Axial flux electric motor developer YASA announced it has achieved what it believes to be the highest power density for an electric motor ever, hailing the feat as an unofficial world record.

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Uber to deploy 20,000 Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro Driver, beginning next year [Video]

Lucid Gravity Robotaxis? Yes, please! Uber Technologies, Lucid Group, and Nuro, Inc. announced an exciting new partnership this morning. The three will combine technologies to deliver the public a premium global robotaxi option on Uber’s platform. We should see the Lucid robotaxis roll out in their first major city next year.

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Hyundai is using its three-row IONIQ 9 EV with a built-in drone launch pad to save the planet

Meet the Hyundai IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station. Hyundai’s new three-row EV is more than just a family hauler — it’s now using drones to help restore forests.

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Mangrove’s new lithium plant will boost North America’s EV game

Mangrove Lithium is scaling up in a big way to produce more homegrown lithium in North America. The Vancouver, Canada-based company just announced it will build another new facility, and this one will crank out 20,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium yearly – enough to power over 500,000 EVs, as much as North America’s current refining capacity.

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Group B rally redux: electric Lancia HF arrives to take on Renault 5

Storied Italian brand Lancia announced its return to motorsport with the launch of 212 hp Ypsilon Rally4 Trofeo Lancia cup car – but the really exciting news was buried in the press release. A new, motorsport-inspired, all-electric 280 hp street version of the new Lancia Y is here. What’s more, it’s bringing back the iconic HF badge.

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They’re real, and they’re spectacular: Ford launches Bronco EV and EREV

Last night, Ford released a pair of electrified Ford Bronco models – a pure battery-electric version packing a massive 105.4 kWh battery pack and an EREV version with its own whopping 43.7 kWh battery and 800 miles of combined range. That’s the good news.

The bad news? You’ll probably never see either them.

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Zero and LiveWire race to launch affordable electric motorcycles for the US

America’s two best-known flagship electric motorcycle brands are making a bold pivot – opening their business models up to include smaller, more affordable bikes – and the timing couldn’t be better. Zero Motorcycles and LiveWire have each unveiled new, budget-conscious models aimed at expanding the mainstream appeal of electric two-wheelers.

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Zeem set to deploy 19 electric semi trucks on Seattle-Tacoma gateway

The Northwest Seaport Alliance has announced the recipients of its inaugural incentive program for zero emission drayage trucks – and they’ve turned to the logistics experts at Zeem to deploy 19 battery electric semi trucks to serve the Seattle-Tacoma gateway.

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Caterpillar autonomous haul trucks reach one MILLION ton milestone

Construction and mining giant Caterpillar has reached a major milestone for its autonomous haulage system (AHS), reaching one million tons (!) of aggregate hauled by the company’s massive self-driving trucks.

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CA senate drops controversial contract-breaking provision of solar law

The California Senate dropped a controversial provision of an upcoming solar law which would have broken long-standing solar contracts with California homeowners after significant public backlash over the state’s plans to do so.

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