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If You Need to Escape a Wildfire in an EV, Here Is What to Know
Driving an electric car in a wildfire emergency has its own unique challenges and benefits.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
EV Sales Climb in Spite of Automaker Losses and Trump-Related Uncertainty
Ford’s EV unit lost billions of dollars, but at the same time, EV sales as a whole were up in the U.S. in 2024 compared to the year before.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump
Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...The Guardian - Feb. 7 -
BMW bets on petrol cars as it warns of US ‘rollercoaster’ EV transition
German luxury-car maker to continue investing in combustion engine and hybrid technology alongside full EVsFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
World’s largest EV battery maker files for Hong Kong listing
CATL is one of several Chinese companies expected to list in the territory this year as activity revivesFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Porsche to cut 1,900 jobs in Germany as weak EV demand bites
Announcement comes as luxury-car maker warned of lower profitability, well below its long-term targetFinancial Times - 5d -
Car ramming in Munich injures at least 30 on eve of major security conference
The day before the Munich Security Conference was set to kick off with leaders from around the world, a suspect drove a car into a crowd of 1,500 people gathered for a rally. At least 30 people ...NBC News - 5d -
Federal EV Charger Freeze Sows Chaos, but Chargers Are Still Getting Built
Chargers funded through the program were due to be just a small share of those opening this year. The longer-term effects aren’t yet clear.Wired - 4d -
Some EV Charging Plans Push Onwards Despite Trump Funding Freeze
Revel landed a $60 million loan to build chargers in New York, and a group of automakers launched a push to build rest stop-style charging stations nationally.Inc. - 4d -
These Two EV Startups Joined Forces, and the Result Is Energizing for Both
Telo Trucks and Aptera combined their core competencies to put solar panels on small electric pickup trucks.Inc. - 1d -
In defence of the state
A complex society is best served by a competent, professional and neutral public serviceFinancial Times - 9h -
Protester that crashed Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show was part of 400-member cast
An unwelcome visitor made way to fieldCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
‘Serial Swatter’ Who Made Nearly 400 Threatening Calls Gets 4 Years in Prison
Alan W. Filion, 18, of Lancaster, Calif., pleaded guilty to making false threats of mass violence, which prosecutors said prompted large police deployments and, in some cases, unnecessary detentions.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
More than 400 birds killed after investigation busts alleged cockfighting ring
Law enforcement and humane organization officials found hundreds of birds in kept small structures, some with visible injuries.CBS News - 4d -
Rolls-Royce Strikes Contract to Supply Nuclear Reactors for U.K. Submarines
Rolls-Royce will manufacture nuclear reactors to power new U.K. submarines under a contract valued approximately at $11.1 billion.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts
House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."ABC News - Feb. 7 -
Ben Simmons signs with Clippers after contract buyout with Nets
Simmons was released by the Nets following the NBA trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
Schools describe 'astronomical' bills as 25-year repair contract breaks down
What happens next has implications for the expiry of almost 600 similar PFI deals across England.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Fox host: Musk needs to be transparent about 'billions' in government contract
Fox News host Jessica Tarlov knocked billionaire Elon Musk over what she said is a lack of transparency he is displaying amid efforts to make widespread changes to the size of the federal ...The Hill - 5d -
Judge temporarily blocks termination of USAID contracts in place before Trump inauguration
A federal judge Wednesday ordered the government to temporarily cease efforts to terminate foreign aid contracts and grants in place prior to President Trump’s inauguration amid a fight over the ...The Hill - 4d -
Arm looks to launch its own chip after landing Meta contract
Plan represents move away from SoftBank-owned group licensing its chip blueprints to firms such as Apple and Nvidia. The British semiconductor designer Arm is reportedly planning to launch its own ...The Guardian - 4d -
Schwarber discusses contract situation, his Phillies future and lineup spot
The veterans have arrived in Clearwater and on Saturday, Kyle Schwarber answered questions about his contract, his Phillies future and potential new spot in the lineup.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
YouTube TV reaches deal to keep Paramount channels after contract dispute
YouTube TV announced a deal to keep Paramount channels on its platform had been reached Saturday night, ending a public contract dispute.CBS News - 2d -
YouTube TV reaches deal to keep Paramount channels after contract dispute
YouTube TV announced a deal to keep Paramount channels on its platform had been reached Saturday night, ending a public contract dispute.CBS News - 2d -
Vlad Jr., Blue Jays fail to reach contract extension
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays failed to reach a contract extension, paving the way for the slugger to become a free agent after this season.ESPN - 1h -
Panthers re-sign QB Dalton to two-year contract
The Panthers and quarterback Andy Dalton reached agreement on a two-year, $8 million deal that includes $6 million guaranteed and has a max value of $10 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 1h -
Here’s What CFPB Hold Means for Consumers
Russell Vought, new OMB director, told the CFPB to stop its investigations.Inc. - 5d -
European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer, who is expected to attend, said it was a "once-in-a-generation moment" for the UK's national security.BBC News - 2d -
US and Russia hold talks to end war in Ukraine
Also in today’s newsletter, gold is the new ‘Trump trade’Financial Times - 10h -
Japan's Toyota announces EV and battery push in China and U.S., as its quarterly profit surges
Toyota is developing and making electric vehicles and EV batteries in China under a new partnership with the Shanghai governmentABC News - Feb. 5 -
How EV makers in China are ramping up competition: No down payment and 5-year interest-free loans
Electric car companies in China welcomed the Year of the Snake with several incentives, after major automakers reported a drop in deliveries at the start of the year.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Chinese EV leader BYD to offer ‘God’s Eye’ self-driving system on all models
Tesla rival will equip hatchback on sale for less than $10,000 with features usually found only on upscale vehiclesFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
BYD shares hit record high after EV maker rolls out driver assistance tech with DeepSeek's AI help
Advanced smart driving will become a standard safety feature similar to seatbelts and air bags, BYD's founder and chairman Wang Chuanfu said.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Hertz’s stock slammed by wider-than-expected loss after company sold off 30,000 EVs
The company is developing a “comprehensive strategy that will enable us to operate more efficiently.” That means fewer electric vehicles.MarketWatch - 5d -
Senate Republicas propose bills to kill EV tax credit, add road repairs tax
Senate Republicans introduced a pair of bills on Wednesday aiming to strip the country of its electric vehicle (EV) tax credits and instead replace it with an obligatory $1,000 tax payment to be ...The Hill - 5d -
The exasperating state of modern marketing
Why is simple, straightforward clarity beyond so many organisations?Financial Times - 2d
