Billionaire Carlos Slim Reportedly Cancels $22 Billion in Starlink Orders Due to Elon Musk’s Outburst

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:57:38 +0000

Update: I should note that any original plans or contracts have not been verified and any cancellation of these plans or contracts have not been verified. Coverage of this is limited, indicating some traditional media don’t have enough proof to report on it. It should also be emphasized that this … [continued]

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BYD Delivers First 30 Shark Pickups to Philippines Customers in a Dusty, Muddy Launch Event

Credit to Author: Raymond Tribdino| Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:46:19 +0000

BYD treated the automotive media, and then opened to the public, test drives over a small purpose-built track with elephant holes, right- and left-hand 45-degree turning inclines, a metal ramp to test hill hold and hill descent functions. Around that corner, a 700mm wading pool exits into a dusty slalom … [continued]

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Trump’s Tariffs Are Wrecking America’s Supply Chain for Critical Minerals

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:20:48 +0000

The Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs is drawing scrutiny, but the real concern isn’t just the cost of Chinese EVs—it’s the impact on the materials those tariffs affect. Nickel, cobalt, and platinum-group elements (PGEs) are indispensable to the U.S. economy, yet the country is overwhelmingly reliant on imports, often … [continued]

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Carney Takes The Helm: What’s Next for Canada’s Carbon Policy?

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:45:54 +0000

With Mark Carney stepping in as the new leader of the federal Liberal Party, Canada’s carbon pricing system faces a critical juncture. Long a proponent of market-driven climate policy, Carney inherits a system designed to reduce emissions while maintaining economic competitiveness. The current framework consists of a consumer-facing fuel charge, … [continued]

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What Is Going On With The $43 Million In Rebates Tesla Claimed In Canada Over 3 Days?

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:37:30 +0000

People have been asking us to cover this story from Canada about 4 Tesla stores claiming $43 million in EV rebates from the Canadian government in 3 days and thus emptying the program account and blocking other auto dealers from getting reimbursed for EV rebates they passed along to customers. … [continued]

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Ursula von der Leyen Persuaded to Protect ICE Cash Cows — How to Make the Most of This

Credit to Author: Maarten Vinkhuyzen| Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:20:56 +0000

Ursula von der Leyen proudly announced last week that she would help the EU car industry to comply with the EU’s CAFE regulations in a more lenient way. They could take three years to reach compliance with the regulation’s new CO2 limits, rather than doing so this year. Without this … [continued]

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Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen Is Not A Practical Or Cost-Effective Fuel

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:00:53 +0000

Hydrogen has often been hailed as a fuel of the future, promising a clean and versatile energy source capable of decarbonizing multiple sectors. However, a closer look at the technical, economic, and infrastructure challenges associated with hydrogen reveals that these claims may be overstated. While hydrogen can indeed be used … [continued]

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EVs Take 27.3% Share In Germany — Volkswagen ID.7 Still Leading

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:14:40 +0000

February saw plugin EVs take 27.3% share in Germany, up from 19.3% share year on year. BEVs were back to decent volume compared to 2024, though only modestly ahead of February 2023 figures. PHEVs have stepped up modestly. Overall auto volume was 203,434 units, down some 6% YoY. The best-selling … [continued]

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