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12/27/2025
Chinese automaker’s 677-hp luxury off-roader with 848 miles range hits 10,000 unit

Chinese automaker’s 677-hp luxury off-roader with 848 miles range hits 10,000 unit

Chinese automaker Dongfeng has produced its 10,000th M-Hero M817 PHEV only months after the model’s August debut.

Record-shattering EV test conducted in China to find range king in extreme winters

Record-shattering EV test conducted in China to find range king in extreme winters

China’s largest EV winter test offers a rare look at how electric cars behave when temperatures plunge well below zero.

12/26/2025
World’s longest expressway tunnel opens in China at an altitude of 9,842 feet

World’s longest expressway tunnel opens in China at an altitude of 9,842 feet

Engineers braved temperatures of minus 43.6°F to make the tunnel a reality in just 5 years.

Ameya Paleja

2 days ago

Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world record

Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world record

The ultra-high-speed superconducting maglev breakthrough could enable hyperloop transport and assist future rocket launches.

Sujita Sinha

2 days ago

12/25/2025
Uncrewed 78-foot cargo ship with folding wings to cross the Atlantic on wind power

Uncrewed 78-foot cargo ship with folding wings to cross the Atlantic on wind power

The eco-friendly vessel will sail under the Maltese flag once launched in late 2026.

New Italian five-cylinder bike engine could deliver 240 hp of superbike power

New Italian five-cylinder bike engine could deliver 240 hp of superbike power

The compact trapezoid style engine delivers up to 240 horsepower, revs to 16,000 rpm, and weighs under 132 pounds, putting it firmly in superbike territory.

Sujita Sinha

3 days ago

12/24/2025
250 miles in 5 minutes: Viral video captures BYD EV charging at record rate

250 miles in 5 minutes: Viral video captures BYD EV charging at record rate

The newly launched Flash Charging Battery anchors this system, achieving world records with a 1000A current and a 10C charging rate.

Aman Tripathi

4 days ago

12/23/2025
Amazon’s robotaxis make risky intersection stops, prompting 332-vehicle software recall

Amazon’s robotaxis make risky intersection stops, prompting 332-vehicle software recall

Zoox said its robotaxis made driving decisions common for humans but inconsistent with internal safety standards, prompting a voluntary recall.

Aamir Khollam

5 days ago

Electric motors are weaning off rare earths

Electric motors are weaning off rare earths

Once prized for performance, rare-earth magnets are becoming a strategic risk—forcing electric motor designers to rethink everything from torque to cooling.

Srishti Gupta

5 days ago

12/22/2025
Top 7 must-read electric vehicle technology stories of 2025 – Interesting Engineering

Top 7 must-read electric vehicle technology stories of 2025 – Interesting Engineering

This year delivered meaningful EV breakthroughs, signaling a turning point for EV technology.

World’s largest land-mobile batteries equipped electric locomotive debuts in Australia

World’s largest land-mobile batteries equipped electric locomotive debuts in Australia

The deployment of two locomotives will reduce a million liters of diesel usage every year.

Ameya Paleja

6 days ago

South Korea unveils core tech for world’s second-fastest train capable of 229 mph

South Korea unveils core tech for world’s second-fastest train capable of 229 mph

It features a newly developed 560-kW traction motor, a major upgrade over existing KTX models.

Atharva Gosavi

6 days ago

12/21/2025
Longer, thinner plane wings being tested in US, can provide smoother ride while saving fuel

Longer, thinner plane wings being tested in US, can provide smoother ride while saving fuel

The model wing represented a leap in sophistication from a smaller one developed during a previous NASA-Boeing collaboration.

12/20/2025
Solid-state batteries carry fire risks similar to liquid cells despite safety hype: Report

Solid-state batteries carry fire risks similar to liquid cells despite safety hype: Report

As solid-state batteries move closer to commercialization, Chinese researchers are cautioning that the technology reduces certain risks but does not eliminate them.

12/19/2025
Do electric vehicles really catch fire more than gas cars? Global data answers

Do electric vehicles really catch fire more than gas cars? Global data answers

If EVs are so dangerous, why do gasoline cars account for the vast majority of vehicle fires?

Kaif Shaikh

9 days ago

World’s first mass-produced EV with semi-solid-state battery rolled out in China

World’s first mass-produced EV with semi-solid-state battery rolled out in China

The MG4 lineup offers five trims, up to about 330 miles of driving range, and fast charging that can reach 80 percent in around 20 minutes.

Sujita Sinha

9 days ago

12/18/2025
EV battery ceiling rises as China reports 824 Wh/kg solid-state cell, aims 1,000 Wh/kg

EV battery ceiling rises as China reports 824 Wh/kg solid-state cell, aims 1,000 Wh/kg

Backed by Nio and Huawei, WeLion is pushing solid-state battery research toward EV-scale production by 2027.

Aamir Khollam

10 days ago

Scientists turn tomato waste into climate-friendly jet fuel to cut aviation emissions

Scientists turn tomato waste into climate-friendly jet fuel to cut aviation emissions

The study estimates tomato waste could supply about three percent of Europe’s SAF needs by 2030.

Video: US firm taps YouTuber to build ‘world’s largest’ blended-wing prototype

Video: US firm taps YouTuber to build ‘world’s largest’ blended-wing prototype

With the engine nacelles, wings, and landing gear now integrated, the aircraft is mechanically prepared for its first flight.

Mrigakshi Dixit

10 days ago

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