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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘World’s largest’ suction sail fitted to cargo ship in Spain, offers 7x more lifting force
The wind sail was pre-commissioned and lifted into place in a single visit.
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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.
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