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Toyota is reported to be developing an electric version of the Corolla, the best-selling car in the world. The move would put the company's most recognizable nameplate into the battery-electric market, a segment where Toyota has so far lagged behind rivals. Commenters are debating whether the brand is finally committing fully to EVs or hedging its bets, given Toyota's long-standing focus on hybrids.
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The Trump administration is preparing a major rollback of US clean car rules, the emissions and fuel-efficiency standards that govern how much pollution new vehicles can produce. The move would loosen requirements pushed under previous administrations to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and cut transportation emissions. Auto manufacturers, environmental groups and state regulators are watching closely, as the standards shape vehicle lineups, EV investment plans and air quality nationwide.
- 3BYD cars found lacking basic password security, documentary claims●Hacking this BYD was too easy; it didn’t even have a password | Four Corners Documentary
An ABC Four Corners documentary reports that a BYD electric vehicle was easily hacked, with the car reportedly lacking even a basic password protecting its connected systems. The segment examines security weaknesses in Chinese-made connected vehicles and has drawn wide attention, with viewers debating the safety of software-dependent cars and the oversight of foreign automotive technology.
- 4Norwegians keep buying Chinese EVs despite scepticism▼Why are Norwegians buying more Chinese EVs despite growing scepticism?
Sales of Chinese electric vehicles continue to rise in Norway, according to Euronews, even as scepticism about Chinese-made cars grows among European consumers and policymakers. Norway, the world's leading market for electric car adoption, has proven notably open to Chinese brands. The report examines the gap between public wariness and actual buying behaviour.
- 5Tesla workers balk at training Optimus robot replacements▼Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements
Tesla employees are reportedly resisting efforts to train the company's Optimus humanoid robots, viewing the work as helping to prepare their own eventual replacements. The friction highlights growing tension between automation and labour inside the electric car maker as it pushes Optimus toward factory use. The story is drawing attention across tech and robotics discussion circles.
- 6GM Completes EV Battery Recycling Pilot Using Fully Recycled Metals▼GM Completes Closed-Loop EV Battery Recycling Pilot With 100% Recycled Metals
General Motors says it has completed a closed-loop electric vehicle battery recycling pilot in which 100% of the metals used were recycled materials. The announcement, reported by Electric Cars Report, signals that batteries recovered from vehicles can be processed and returned into new cell production. If scaled, closed-loop recycling could reduce GM's dependence on newly mined lithium, nickel and cobalt and cut the environmental footprint of its EV supply chain.
- 7Three-quarters of UK plug-in hybrids cannot use rapid chargers▼Three-quarters of UK’s popular plug-in hybrid cars unable to use rapid chargers
A Guardian report says three-quarters of the UK's most popular plug-in hybrid cars cannot use the country's rapid electric-vehicle chargers, highlighting a compatibility gap as charging networks expand and petrol prices push drivers toward electrified vehicles. The finding raises questions about how practical plug-in hybrids are for quick top-ups, and adds to debate over whether buyers should opt for fully electric cars instead.
- 8Gas Prices Climb, Interest in Electric Vehicles Rises●Gas Prices Are Up, And So Are Searches For EVs: Edmunds
Gasoline prices are rising in the United States, and car shopping firm Edmunds reports a corresponding increase in searches for electric vehicles. The company's data suggests consumers are turning to EVs as a way to avoid pain at the pump, echoing a pattern seen during previous fuel price spikes.
- 9Massive EV Battery Health Study Puts 20 Models To The Test▼500,000 EV Battery Health Checks Put 20 Models To The Test. One Car Stood Out
A large-scale study drawing on 500,000 electric vehicle battery health checks compared 20 EV models to see which hold their charge best over time. InsideEVs reports that one car stood out from the pack in terms of battery degradation, offering buyers a rare data-driven comparison of long-term battery durability across brands.
- 10Hyundai Ioniq V Reported to Exceed 400 Miles on One Charge▼Hyundai Ioniq V Drives Over 400 Miles on a Single Charge, It Would Be the Cheapest EV in America
Hyundai's Ioniq V is being reported as capable of driving more than 400 miles on a single charge, a figure that would place it among the longest-range electric vehicles available. The same report claims it would be the cheapest EV in America, a combination of range and price that would make it a standout in the US electric car market.
- 11Why young Koreans are ditching gas cars for EVs●Why Koreans in their 20s are ditching gas cars for EVs
Koreans in their 20s are increasingly choosing electric vehicles over gasoline cars, according to Korea JoongAng Daily. The trend reflects a generational shift in the world's major carmaking nation, where younger buyers are reportedly more drawn to EVs for running costs and environmental reasons, leaving older drivers sticking with combustion models.
- 12Johnny Cash's 1970 Rolls-Royce Converted to Electric▼Johnny Cash's old 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has been turned into an EV after it had 'black smoke' coming out of it
A 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow once owned by Johnny Cash has been converted into an electric vehicle. The car was reportedly emitting black smoke, prompting the switch from its original petrol engine. The conversion revives interest in the country legend's former ride and highlights a growing trend of classic cars being given electric drivetrains.