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The Trump administration is moving to roll back US fuel economy standards, easing emissions and efficiency requirements for automakers. The policy shift is being reported alongside growing concern over cybersecurity in connected vehicles, as cars become increasingly software-dependent and vulnerable to hacking. The rollback is likely to reignite debate between industry groups welcoming looser rules and environmental advocates warning of higher emissions and fuel consumption.
- 2Study: High-Mileage Electric Cars More Reliable Than Petrol▼"High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds" # Cars # Vehicles # EV # ElectricVehicles h
A study reported by The Guardian has found that used, high-mileage electric vehicles are more reliable than equivalent petrol cars, challenging a common assumption that EV durability drops sharply with age and mileage. The finding is being shared widely among drivers and environmental commentators, with many pointing to it as further evidence that electric cars are a dependable long-term alternative to combustion engines.
- 3Trump's new fuel economy rules to hit drivers' wallets▼How Trump's new fuel economy rules could affect your wallet at the pump and the dealership
The Trump administration has rolled out new fuel economy rules, and coverage is focusing on what they mean for everyday drivers. Analysts say the changes could influence gas prices at the pump and shift costs and vehicle choices at dealerships, with consumers potentially facing different prices depending on the cars automakers prioritize. Commentators are weighing whether the rules ease burdens on manufacturers or raise long-term costs for motorists.
- 4GM 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.
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Attention is turning to Italy's car tax rules for 2027, with drivers asking whether the planned exemption is granted automatically or requires a specific application. The question touches on how the benefit will be administered and what vehicle owners need to do to qualify. Guidance is circulating on the distinction between automatic relief and exemptions that depend on submitting a request.
- 6Wyoming EV Registrations Surge Tenfold in Two Years▼Is Wyoming Going Electric? EV Registrations Surge Tenfold In Two Years
Electric vehicle registrations in Wyoming have increased roughly tenfold over the past two years, according to a report by Cowboy State Daily. The figures point to a surprisingly rapid shift toward EVs in one of the least populous and most conservative US states. The trend is drawing attention as a sign that electric vehicle adoption is reaching even the country's most car-dependent rural regions.
- 7Urbanist criticises car dependency arguments on climate grounds●A lot of liars really like to reference common sense. Too many cars driving too much in your city because of #CarDepende
Canadian urban planner Brent Toderian has argued that heavy car dependence in cities is the opposite of common sense, accusing those who invoke it of misleading the public. He says cities full of cars pollute the air, fuel climate change and limit people's transport choices, pushing back against arguments used to defend car-centred planning.
- 8Lucid Charges Owners of Older Airs for Infotainment Upgrade▼Lucid’s Infotainment Upgrade Is Free in Newer Airs, but Costly in Models More Than Two Years Old
Lucid is rolling out a new infotainment upgrade for the Air sedan, and ownership of the update depends on the vehicle's age. Drivers with newer Air models receive the upgrade free of charge, while owners of cars older than two years must pay to get it. The tiered approach has drawn attention because it raises questions about how long automakers should support software features in vehicles already sold.
- 9Electric and hybrid car sales soar in the Balearics●Sales of electric and hybrid cars soar in the Balearics
Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles have surged across the Balearic Islands, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin. The report highlights growing uptake of cleaner cars in the Spanish archipelago, a shift likely tied to environmental policy and changing consumer habits. Details on specific sales figures or timeframes were not provided in the report.
- 10Car rivals join forces to fix EV charging reliability▼Major car rivals are teaming up to solve the biggest EV roadblock: Reliable charging
Major competing automakers are cooperating to tackle the biggest obstacle to electric vehicle adoption: unreliable public charging. The joint effort aims to make charging networks more dependable and consistent across brands, addressing a top concern for drivers considering the switch to electric cars.
- 11FIA issues infringement notice over car 6 power unit changes at Bahrain GP●FIA (@fia): DOC 17 - Infringement - Car 6 - Changes to PU elements https:// t.co/nVLPv627jK # BahrainGP # F1 # FIA https
The FIA has published a document (DOC 17) reporting an infringement involving car number 6 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, related to changes made to power unit elements. The notice covers unauthorised modifications to the PU, which could carry penalties depending on the allocation rules breached. Details of any sanction were not included in the initial announcement.
- 12Gulfport businesses bury hot dogs to summon clear skies for Cruisin' the Coast▼Downtown Gulfport business owners, Mainstreet bury hot dogs in hopes of clear skies for Cruisin’ the Coast
Downtown Gulfport business owners joined Main Street in a lighthearted ritual, burying hot dogs in the ground in hopes of bringing clear weather for Cruisin' the Coast. The tradition, a playful take on weather superstition, aims to keep rain away as classic car enthusiasts arrive along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The event draws large crowds that downtown merchants depend on for business, making good weather a priority.