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Alpine Alpenglow Hy4: From Concept to Rolling Hydrogen-Powered Testbed

Alpine Alpenglow Hy4: From Concept to Rolling Hydrogen-Powered Testbed

Originally introduced in pure concept form at the 2022 Paris Motor Show, French automaker Alpine apparently has some serious plans for the Alpenglow hypercar. A running version, dubbed the Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 is set to take to the track for the 6-hour Spa-Francochamps endurance race this weekend. What stands out is not just the exotic design and impressive performance but the fact that the Hy4 uses a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine.

Trump Vows to Reverse Biden EV, Auto Emissions Rules – for $1 Billion

Trump Vows to Reverse Biden EV, Auto Emissions Rules – for $1 Billion

President Donald Trump outlined a series of changes he’ll make to the Biden administration’s policies on EVs and other environmental rules if he wins reelection next November. But the changes he promised during a meeting with oil industry CEOs carries a $1 billion quid pro quo in campaign funds.

Fed Probe of Tesla Autopilot, FSD Raises Securities, Wire Fraud Concerns

Fed Probe of Tesla Autopilot, FSD Raises Securities, Wire Fraud Concerns

Tesla now faces a criminal probe, federal prosecutors raising questions about the way the automaker has promoted its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technology which – despite what Tesla and CEO Elon Musk have implied to investors and consumers – are not capable of being driven hands-free.

Still More Layoffs at Tesla

Still More Layoffs at Tesla

Tesla launched yet another round of layoffs this week as CEO Elon Musk struggles to compensate for slowing sales and a 55% drop in first-quarter earnings. The latest cuts mean Tesla will see total U.S. employment drop as much as 20%, according to one report, with some departments, including its Supercharger operations, eliminated entirely.

Stellantis Faces New Threat as Workers at Key Stamping Plant Vote to OK Strike

Stellantis Faces New Threat as Workers at Key Stamping Plant Vote to OK Strike

Months after settling a crippling strike at its North American automotive operations, Stellantis faces the threat of another walkout, workers at a critical stamping plant in suburban Detroit giving union leaders the okay to shut down the facility if no agreement can be reached over health and safety issues. A walkout would also shutter key Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram assembly lines.

Angered by Tesla Supercharger Cuts – Competitors Look to Rival Ionna Network

Angered by Tesla Supercharger Cuts – Competitors Look to Rival Ionna Network

Tesla delivered a shock this week when word leaked out CEO Elon Musk was effectively closing down several departments, including the one overseeing its Supercharger network. Set up in 2012, when the automaker launched its original Model S sedan, the charging system was meant to assure buyers they’d have a place to plug in. But with the Supercharger network now open to most competing EV manufacturers, the news has triggered concerns across the auto industry — and is leading Tesla rivals to put emphasis on the competing new Ionna charging network.

Polestar 5 Prototype Using New Battery That Can Charge Up in 10 Minutes

Polestar 5 Prototype Using New Battery That Can Charge Up in 10 Minutes

Among the many obstacles to widespread EV adoption, consumers often cite long charging times. But a new battery breakthrough could make it as quick – and potentially even easier – to charge up an EV as it is to fill a gas tank. A Polestar 5 prototype is going from a 10 to 80% charge in just 10 minutes.

Cadillac Likely Won’t Be All-Electric by 2030

Cadillac Likely Won’t Be All-Electric by 2030

Cadillac has backed away from its plan to offer “an all-electric portfolio by 2030,” the luxury brand’s global boss acknowledged Wednesday. While that could yet happen, said General Motors Vice President John Roth, Caddy is likely to continue offering vehicles using internal combustion engines well into the next decade.