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Tesla self-driving is still not working in Vegas’s single lane tunnels, but Elon says 50% of US this year​Tesla self-driving is still not working in Vegas’s single lane tunnels, but Elon says 50% of US this year 

Tesla has reportedly begun testing self-driving features in the Boring Company’s single-lane tunnels in Las Vegas, but it is still “ways off,” according to the Las Vegas Convention Center, which…

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics launches new automotive-grade multilayer ceramic capacitor ​Samsung Electro-Mechanics launches new automotive-grade multilayer ceramic capacitor  

South Korean electronic components firm Samsung Electro-Mechanics has launched a new automotive-grade multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) for the hybrid inverter markets. The use of snubber capacitors for the suppression of transients…

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Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV just went hybrid, but that’s not the only big change​Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV just went hybrid, but that’s not the only big change 

The new T-Roc has finally arrived, bringing some major upgrades. Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV will be available as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) for the first time, but there’s more under…

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Tesla announces 50% increase in Austin Robotaxi, but 50% from what?​Tesla announces 50% increase in Austin Robotaxi, but 50% from what? 

Tesla announces that it increased the size of its Robotaxi fleet by 50%, but it never confirmed the original fleet size. It appears Tesla was only operating about 20 vehicles…

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Nano One increases battery cathode material throughput capacity by 50% with new agitator​Nano One increases battery cathode material throughput capacity by 50% with new agitator 

Canadian battery materials manufacturer Nano One Materials has installed and commissioned an agitator in the commercial-sized, 20,000-liter One-Pot reactor at its production facility in Candiac, Québec. The new equipment installation…

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Lilac’s direct lithium extraction technology improves economics for Lake Resources’ Kachi Project​Lilac’s direct lithium extraction technology improves economics for Lake Resources’ Kachi Project 

US-based direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology developer Lilac Solutions has announced that its Generation 4 ion exchange (IX) technology is a key driver of improved results presented in Lake Resources’…

Continue ReadingLilac’s direct lithium extraction technology improves economics for Lake Resources’ Kachi Project​Lilac’s direct lithium extraction technology improves economics for Lake Resources’ Kachi Project 

This electric scooter scam turned into an international pyramid scheme​This electric scooter scam turned into an international pyramid scheme 

What seemed like a too-good-to-be-true opportunity in micromobility has turned into a cautionary tale. The Lightning Shared Scooter Company (LSSC) lured investors with promises of leasing scooters in Asia, offering…

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Review: Anthbot Genie 3000 – a wire-free robotic lawn mower that saves you time​Review: Anthbot Genie 3000 – a wire-free robotic lawn mower that saves you time 

The Anthbot Genie 3000 brings automated mowing tech to your backyard without the need for old-fashioned perimeter wires. It has GPS-grade precision and AI-powered vision, and I got to check…

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EIA: Solar and wind leave coal in the dust with record 2025 output​EIA: Solar and wind leave coal in the dust with record 2025 output 

A new review of US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign reveals that solar delivered almost 9% of US electricity in the first half of 2025.…

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Group14 closes Series D funding round, acquires South Korean battery plant from SK​Group14 closes Series D funding round, acquires South Korean battery plant from SK 

US-based manufacturer Group14 Technologies has closed its $463-million Series D funding round to continue scaling the manufacture of its silicon battery material, SCC55, in the US and South Korea. The…

Continue ReadingGroup14 closes Series D funding round, acquires South Korean battery plant from SK​Group14 closes Series D funding round, acquires South Korean battery plant from SK