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Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup | TechCrunch

Slate Auto Pushes Ahead With a Low-Cost Electric Pickup Bet

Slate Auto spent about three years operating in secret before emerging publicly.
The startup is targeting an ultra-cheap customizable electric pickup truck.
Its production push for late 2026 comes amid a difficult U.S. EV market.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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China's Geely touts methanol’s '10x' energy advantage over lithium EVs

Geely’s methanol push reopens the debate over what powers the next generation of road transport

Geely’s chairman renewed criticism of lithium-based battery-electric vehicles.
The company is touting methanol’s higher energy density as a strategic advantage.
The remarks highlight continued competition over future transport powertrains.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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German firm's high-pressure hydrogen chambers deliver 466-mile range

BMW’s iX5 Hydrogen Push Signals Another Serious Bet on Fuel-Cell Mobility

A report links BMW’s iX5 Hydrogen to a claimed 466-mile range.
The vehicle is described as using high-pressure hydrogen chambers.
BMW appears to be keeping hydrogen in play as part of a broader alternative-fuel strategy.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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Top 150 dealership groups preview; VW ends ID4 U.S. production

VW’s ID4 Halt Points to a Harder EV Market for U.S. Manufacturing and Retail

Automotive News says Volkswagen is halting ID4 production in Chattanooga
The report ties the move to slower EV demand in the U.S. market
The production stop has implications for both manufacturing strategy and dealership expectations

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via autonews.com

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Waymo & Waze to Fight Potholes! - CleanTechnica

Waymo and Waze Turn Robotaxi Road Data Into a Pothole Reporting Network

Waymo and Waze are piloting pothole detection in five U.S. metro areas.
Detected hazards will be shared with transportation agencies and Waze users.
The project highlights a practical civic use for autonomous-vehicle perception data.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Electric Trucks Are Selling Like Hotcakes

Harbinger’s Medium-Duty EV Sales Suggest Fleet Electrification Still Has Room to Grow

Harbinger says its sales jumped even after the federal EV tax credit ended.
The company is targeting the fragmented Class 4-6 medium-duty truck segment.
The result suggests commercial fleet electrification may be progressing on its own logic.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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FAA air traffic controller ad showing gaming graphics over planes on a runway, April 2026.

FAA Targets Gamers in New Push to Hire Air Traffic Controllers

The FAA opens its annual air traffic controller hiring window on April 17.
A new recruitment ad targets gamers by linking gaming skills to controller work.
The agency employed 13,164 controllers at the end of 2025, down 6 percent from 2015.
Flight volumes have increased by about 10 percent to 30.8 million, intensifying staffing pressure.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via engadget.com

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Tesla gets FSD Supervised approved in the Netherlands — here's what it means

Tesla’s FSD approval in the Netherlands could become a test case for Europe’s cautious autonomy rules

The Netherlands has approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Supervised system.
It is described as the first formal European approval for the feature.
The decision could influence how other European regulators approach advanced driver-assistance software.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via electrek.co

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EV prices drop again as the gap with gas cars hits a record low

EV Price Gap With Gas Cars Narrows to a Record Low in the US

Electrek reports that U.S. EV prices are still declining.
The gap between EV prices and gas-car prices is now the smallest on record, based on Kelley Blue Book data.
The trend signals improving affordability for mainstream electric vehicle adoption.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via electrek.co

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Musk says Tesla FSD v15 will 'far exceed' human safety — he said the same about v12 and v14

Tesla’s Next Self-Driving Push Is Already Being Framed Around Safety Superiority

The report says Elon Musk claims Tesla's next FSD release will far exceed human safety levels.
The supplied excerpt says similar promises were made around version 12 and version 14.
That makes version 15 as much a credibility test about evidence and messaging as a software update.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via electrek.co

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Tesla Rumored To Be In Talks With Suppliers Over Smaller, Cheaper Crossover, But We

Tesla’s smaller crossover is back in the rumor mill as pressure grows for a cheaper EV

A report says Tesla has been in contact with suppliers about a smaller lower-cost crossover.
The plan is unconfirmed and revives a project Tesla was previously reported to have dropped.
The rumor persists because Tesla still lacks a clear low-cost mass-market EV.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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California Might Help You If Your EV Battery Has Gone Bad - Jalopnik

California Expands Backup Support for Used EV Owners Facing Battery Failure

California has expanded the Zero-Emission Assurance Project statewide for qualifying used EV owners.
The program covers up to $7,500 in repairs or up to $10,000 toward a replacement EV if the battery cannot be salvaged.
Eligibility is limited to certain CARB-assisted purchases and vehicles meeting technical degradation thresholds.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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GM Removes Its Brand Logos From the Renaissance Center

GM removed Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick logos from digital signage atop the RenCen.
The Marriott hotel logo now appears on the signage instead.
Because of the RenCen's place in Detroit's skyline, the change carries symbolic weight beyond a routine branding update.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via autonews.com

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John Bozzella: Kill the gas tax

Auto Industry Group Presses Case Against the Gas Tax as EV Policy Debate Widens

John Bozzella says the government’s gas tax should be abolished.
The argument is tied to what automakers say they need from Washington for EV innovation.
The supplied material points to a widening policy debate around transportation finance in the EV era.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via autonews.com

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72 New EV Fast Chargers Now Operating In Or Coming To Illinois - CleanTechnica

Illinois’ Next Wave of Fast Chargers Shows the EV Buildout Is Becoming More Granular

Illinois is adding 72 fast-charging ports across nine sites.
Two hubs are already operating, with more scheduled through Q3 2026.
The rollout reflects a broader pattern of incremental EV infrastructure expansion.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Ryan Tuerck Swapped a 600-HP GR Corolla Engine Into This AWD Celica Rally Car

A 600-HP GR Corolla Swap Turns a 1994 Celica Into a Modern Rally Weapon

Tuerck’s GT411 rebuild transforms a FWD Celica into an AWD rally car.
The modified GR Corolla engine is rated at up to 600 hp in the report.
The car reached the podium in its first race appearance.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via thedrive.com

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in May 2026

Oil Price Shock Puts Electric Driving Economics Back at Center Stage

Electrek links the oil crisis to stronger consumer interest in electric transport.
The supplied source text centers on affordability rather than climate messaging.
Rising fuel volatility can make electrification look like a financial hedge.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via electrek.co

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2026 Subaru Ascent Review: A Comfy but Dated Three-Row SUV

The 2026 Subaru Ascent Shows How Long a Family SUV Can Coast on Comfort

The 2026 Ascent keeps standard AWD, three rows, and a 5,000-pound towing capacity.
Its turbo 2.4-liter flat-four makes 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque.
The review says comfort remains a strength, but the infotainment and overall design feel dated.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via thedrive.com

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Is Sebring Raceway Going To Be in GTA 6? The Evidence Is Growing

The case for a real racetrack in GTA 6 is getting stronger, even if the evidence is still unofficial

A fan-mapped GTA 6 location appears to resemble Sebring Raceway.
Code reportedly references a “Gellhorn International Raceway” world event.
The feature is still unofficial but increasingly structured by multiple clues.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via thedrive.com

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Nissan Recalls 51 New Leaf EVs For Spontaneous Combustion, Even When Not Plugged In - Jalopnik

Nissan’s Leaf Recall Shows How Narrow EV Battery Defects Can Still Trigger Major Fire Risks

Nissan recalled 51 new Leaf EVs over a battery-cell manufacturing defect.
The fault can create an internal short circuit and fire risk even when a vehicle is parked and unplugged.
Nissan traced the issue using telematics data after two dealership fires in Japan and the United States.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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