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Electric Vehicles News 26 June 2025 - 21 August 2025

Space Force’s Secret Launch, Pixel 10 Surprise & EV Shake-Up – Top Tech News (Aug 20–21, 2025)

Space Force’s Secret Launch, Pixel 10 Surprise & EV Shake-Up – Top Tech News (Aug 20–21, 2025)

On Aug. 21, SpaceX will launch the U.S. Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane (OTV-8) on the USSF-36 mission from Kennedy Space Center, after seven prior clandestine flights since 2010 and with tests including laser communications between satellites and a quantum inertial sensor. SpaceX achieved its 100th launch of 2025 on Aug. 18 with a Falcon 9 mission from California carrying 24 Starlink satellites, the 72nd dedicated Starlink flight of the year, using a booster on its 9th flight that safely landed. Rocket Lab completed a $275 million acquisition of Geost in August 2025, expanding into satellite sensors and optics and enabling
21 August 2025
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The Ultimate High-Performance E-Scooter Showdown: Kaabo Wolf Warrior X vs Dualtron Storm Limited vs Apollo Pro 2024

The Ultimate High-Performance E-Scooter Showdown: Kaabo Wolf Warrior X vs Dualtron Storm Limited vs Apollo Pro 2024

Kaabo Wolf Warrior X (2024 edition) achieves a 45.6 mph top speed in ESG’s certified tests. It uses dual 1100W motors (2,200W combined nominal; higher peak) and posts 0–30 mph in about 5.3 seconds. It can climb a 10% grade in 8.2 seconds, showing strong hill performance. The Wolf Warrior X wears a 60V 21Ah (1,260Wh) battery, with a manufacturer-claimed 40-mile range and about 32.9 miles in real-world tests (20 miles when ridden aggressively). Weighing around 79–80 pounds, it features dual-stem handlebars, a rugged tubular frame, dual front and rear suspension, and 10×3 inch knobby tires. Braking is via Zoom
19 August 2025
Techquake Weekend: Tariffs, Rocket Failures & a 1,000-Mile EV – Global Tech News Roundup (Aug 15–16, 2025)

Techquake Weekend: Tariffs, Rocket Failures & a 1,000-Mile EV – Global Tech News Roundup (Aug 15–16, 2025)

Consumer Technology Enterprise IT & Software Telecommunications Cybersecurity Automotive Technology Space Technology Semiconductors & Hardware Fintech & Crypto Biotechnology & Health Tech Robotics & Tech Culture Sources: Reuters, TechCrunch, FDA, FierceBiotech, company press releases, and other reputable outlets as cited above techcrunch.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com. This report covers major tech developments around the world from August 15–16, 2025, spanning consumer gadgets, enterprise IT, telecom, cybersecurity, automotive, space, semiconductor policy, fintech, biotech, and more – everything except AI.
16 August 2025
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Global Tech Roundup (Non‑AI): Record EV Feats, Cyber Sabotage, and High‑Stakes Chip Moves (Aug 14–15, 2025)

Global Tech Roundup (Non‑AI): Record EV Feats, Cyber Sabotage, and High‑Stakes Chip Moves (Aug 14–15, 2025)

Consumer Electronics & Hardware Cybersecurity Semiconductors Telecom Space Tech Automotive Tech Sources: TechCrunch techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com; Kodak techcrunch.com kodak.com; TechCrunch techcrunch.com theguardian.com; The Guardian theguardian.com theguardian.com; Reuters reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com; Bank Info Security bankinfosecurity.com bankinfosecurity.com bankinfosecurity.com; Space.com space.com space.com; GM Press Release news.gm.com news.gm.com.
15 August 2025
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3 Urban E-Bikes Battle for 2025’s Best Commuter — The Results Will Surprise You

3 Urban E-Bikes Battle for 2025’s Best Commuter — The Results Will Surprise You

Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 uses the Turbo Full Power 2.0 mid-drive with 250W nominal output and 70Nm of torque, enabling up to 28 mph Class 3 assistance. Trek FX+ 7S uses a TQ HPR50 mid-drive delivering 250W continuous (about 300W peak) and 50Nm of torque, also supporting up to 28 mph. Gazelle Medeo T10 HMB runs a Bosch Performance Line mid-drive with up to 65Nm of torque and Class 1 20 mph assist, while the Medeo T10+ version offers up to 28 mph with roughly 85Nm torque. Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 features a 710Wh integrated downtube battery, rated for about
9 August 2025
Battle of the EV Charging Standards: Tesla’s NACS vs. CCS2 vs. CHAdeMO – Who Will Rule the Roads in 2025?

Battle of the EV Charging Standards: Tesla’s NACS vs. CCS2 vs. CHAdeMO – Who Will Rule the Roads in 2025?

Tesla introduced its own charging connector with the Model S in 2012 and opened it as NACS in late 2022. Tesla’s V3 Superchargers deliver up to 250 kW (about 1000 V, 250 A) to compatible vehicles, enabling about 80% charge in roughly 20 minutes under ideal conditions. Ford announced NACS ports for 2025 models in May 2023, followed by GM in June 2023, with Volvo, Polestar, Mercedes‑Benz, Nissan, Honda, Rivian, Lucid, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, and VW Group joining by late 2023. The SAE officially standardized NACS as SAE J3400 in 2023, and the U.S. government endorsed NACS as a national
5 August 2025
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Beyond Lithium: The Future EV Batteries That Deliver 932 Miles of Range and Charge in Just 5 Minutes

Beyond Lithium: The Future EV Batteries That Deliver 932 Miles of Range and Charge in Just 5 Minutes

CATL’s Shenxing fast-charge battery can add 520 km of range in 5 minutes on a 1.3 MW charger, enabled by a 12C charging rate. CATL’s automotive-grade sodium-ion battery “Naxtra” delivers 175 Wh/kg energy density and 10,000+ cycles, with mass production slated for end-2025, plus safety tests showing no fires under cutting, crushing, or puncturing and cold-weather performance retaining about 90% capacity at -30°C with 30–80% charging in 30 minutes. CATL’s “Freevoy” dual-chemistry pack combines two cell chemistries to achieve over 1,500 km (932 miles) of range in testing. A lithium-sulfur prototype with a platinum catalyst demonstrated 92% capacity retention after
29 July 2025
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World Court Climate Bombshell, Hydrogen Stalls, and EV Breakthroughs – Climate Tech News Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

World Court Climate Bombshell, Hydrogen Stalls, and EV Breakthroughs – Climate Tech News Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

The United Nations’ International Court of Justice on July 23 issued an advisory opinion declaring climate change an urgent and existential threat and urged states to cooperate to achieve concrete emission reduction targets, warning of potential compensation claims for wealthy polluters under international law. On July 23, the Trump administration moved to dismantle the EPA’s endangerment finding by arguing federal law does not require carbon emission limits, with a draft proposal to overturn the 2009 finding aiming to derail virtually all U.S. climate pollution rules. In the UK, Masdar (UAE) and Iberdrola (Spain) secured £3.6 billion financing for the 1.4
24 July 2025
Space Triumphs, EV Turmoil & Cyber Shocks: Global Tech News Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

Space Triumphs, EV Turmoil & Cyber Shocks: Global Tech News Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

Google released a 13-second teaser of the Pixel 10 Pro ahead of its August 21 launch, showing a “10” morphing into a camera bar and revealing a new third rear telephoto lens with a gray-blue finish. A federal appeals court rejected a class-action claim against Apple over iCloud storage, ruling users received exactly 200GB when paying for a 200GB upgrade. Texas Instruments warned that new U.S. tech tariffs could distort buying patterns after its stock fell 11% on a markedly cautious earnings outlook. TSMC reported Q2 2025 net profit of about $13.5 billion, a 60% year-over-year rise, while raising its
24 July 2025
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Massive Microsoft Hack, Space Surprises & EV Shakeups – Non‑AI Tech Roundup (July 21–22, 2025)

Massive Microsoft Hack, Space Surprises & EV Shakeups – Non‑AI Tech Roundup (July 21–22, 2025)

Cybersecurity & Network Infrastructure Tech Policy & Legal Affairs Biotechnology & Health Tech Space & Aerospace Green Energy & Climate Tech Automotive & Transport Tech Finance & Cryptocurrency This comprehensive news roundup highlights the major technology developments (outside of AI) from July 21–22, 2025. From cybersecurity crises and regulatory battles to breakthroughs in biotech, space, green energy, and crypto finance, these two days saw rapid progress across the tech world. Each story shows how technology continues to reshape industries and societies worldwide.
22 July 2025
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China Tech’s July 2025 Shockwave: AI Triumphs, Chip War Truce, and EV Frenzy

China Tech’s July 2025 Shockwave: AI Triumphs, Chip War Truce, and EV Frenzy

Huawei regained the top spot in China’s smartphone market in Q2 2025 with 12.5 million units shipped, the first time it led for more than four years. China saw the launch of more than 100 AI-native devices across smartphones, PCs, and AR glasses in 2025. JD.com reported a 7x year-over-year jump in AR glasses sales during the 618 shopping festival. Xiaomi unveiled the YU7 SUV, a second EV model with a claimed range of up to 835 km and a price premium of 60,000–70,000 yuan over the Tesla Model Y. June NEV sales reached 1.33 million nationwide, with BYD selling
21 July 2025
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 – Samsung’s Ultra-Thin Foldable Redefines the Game

Shocking Smartphone Leaps, Space Milestones & EV Breakthroughs – Tech News Roundup (July 15, 2025)

Consumer Electronics: Foldables, Phones & Wearables Reinvented Software and Apps: Social Wars & Platform Shake-ups Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Threats, Breaches & Warnings Space and Aerospace: Launch Landmarks and Lunar Prep Renewable Energy and Green Tech: Clean Power Records & Climate Tech Internet Infrastructure and Telecommunications: Next-Gen Networks & Global Connectivity Sources: reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com techradar.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com bleepingcomputer.com bleepingcomputer.com therecord.media therecord.media therecord.media therecord.media spaceflightnow.com spaceflightnow.com spaceflightnow.com spaceflightnow.com spaceflightnow.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com rcrwireless.com rcrwireless.com
15 July 2025
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China’s July 2025 Tech Shockwave: AI Supercomputers, Chip Wars & EV Showdowns

China’s July 2025 Tech Shockwave: AI Supercomputers, Chip Wars & EV Showdowns

Moonshot AI released its open-source large language model “Kimi K2” in July 2025, claiming it outperforms other open models and rivals top U.S. models in coding and complex tasks. Beijing filings showed 39 new data centers in Xinjiang and Qinghai planned to deploy Nvidia H100/H200 GPUs. The plan to build a massive AI supercomputing network in western deserts involves over 115,000 Nvidia chips. Moore Threads and MetaX filed for IPOs on Shanghai’s STAR Market in July to raise about ¥12 billion ($1.65 billion). Biren Technology raised ¥1.5 billion in July and was reportedly eyeing a Hong Kong listing. Huawei offered
13 July 2025
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EV Battery Economics 2025: Cost-Parity Milestones and Chemistry Breakthroughs

EV Battery Economics 2025: Cost-Parity Milestones and Chemistry Breakthroughs

Global EV battery pack prices fell about 20% in 2024, dropping from roughly $149/kWh in 2023 to the low $100s by year-end. In 2024, LFP cell prices were just under $60/kWh, and some Chinese LFP packs were produced for well under $90/kWh, enabling price parity with ICE for certain models. In 2024, a NMC811 pack cost about $103/kWh in China and above $100/kWh in other regions, showing higher costs for nickel-based chemistries. As of 2025, mass-market solid-state batteries are not yet in production, with Toyota planning limited production in 2025 for hybrids and MG launching a semi-solid-state pack delivering 1,000+
13 July 2025
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Global EV Powertrain and Platform Developments (May–June 2025)

Global EV Powertrain and Platform Developments (May–June 2025)

Tesla reaffirmed plans for affordable next-generation EVs on a new platform, with production targeted for the first half of 2025. Toyota announced 9 new BEV models for Europe in 2025–2026 (6 Toyota and 3 Lexus) as part of its multi-pathway carbon-reduction strategy. Ford unveiled a low-cost EV platform led by a 500-member skunkworks team, with the first vehicle a mid-size electric pickup designed to match Chinese cost structures and a platform that will support up to 8 body styles. GM introduced a “layered” Ultium battery design reducing cell count in a pack by up to 75% and unveiled Lithium Manganese
30 June 2025
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Tesla Inc. – Mid-2025 Comprehensive Company Report (June 28th, 2025)

Tesla Inc. – Mid-2025 Comprehensive Company Report (June 28th, 2025)

In Q1 2025, Tesla posted net income of about $0.4 billion, produced roughly 362,600 vehicles and delivered about 336,700, with volume weakness tied to a refreshed Model Y rollout across four plants. For full-year 2024, Tesla reported revenue of $97.7 billion and net income of $7.1 billion, with automotive gross margins falling to around 15% after peaking above 30% in 2021–2022. By mid-2025, Tesla’s stock was down about 19% year-to-date after peaking near $488 in December 2024, amid concerns over demand and leadership turnover. The Redwood mass-market platform aims to start production by mid-2025 at Gigafactory Texas, with first output
28 June 2025
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Green Technology Trends 2025: Clean Energy and Electric Vehicles (June 27th, 2025)

Green Technology Trends 2025: Clean Energy and Electric Vehicles (June 27th, 2025)

In the first five months of 2025, China added 198 GW of solar and 46 GW of wind, including a May surge of 93 GW solar and 26 GW wind, lifting total solar capacity to 1,080 GW. A June 2025 federal court overturned the freeze on the NEVI program, unfrozing about $1 billion in charging funding across 14 states. By May 2025, global EV sales reached 7.2 million, up 28% year over year. BYD Auto became the world’s top seller of battery electric vehicles in Q1 2025, with a 39% surge in sales and overtaking Tesla. LG Energy Solution began
28 June 2025
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QuantumScape 2025: Latest News, Solid-State Battery Breakthroughs, Financials & Outlook (June 27th, 2025)

QuantumScape 2025: Latest News, Solid-State Battery Breakthroughs, Financials & Outlook (June 27th, 2025)

Cobra, QuantumScape’s ceramic separator manufacturing process, was integrated into baseline production in June 2025, delivering ~25× faster heat-treatment and a dramatically smaller equipment footprint. The company’s stock surged from about $4.33 on June 24, 2025 to $7.65 on June 26, 2025, a roughly 47% year-to-date gain by mid-2025. In April 2025, QuantumScape announced a strategic collaboration with Murata Manufacturing to support high-volume production of ceramic separators using the Cobra process. Volkswagen Group’s PowerCo license to produce QuantumScape solid-state cells up to 40 GWh per year (expandable to 80 GWh) was established in mid-2024. In March 2024 QuantumScape began shipping Alpha-2
28 June 2025
Global Technology Trends in June-2025: AI, Quantum, EVs, Space & Beyond

Global Technology Trends in June-2025: AI, Quantum, EVs, Space & Beyond

The global AI market is valued around $758 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $3.68 trillion by 2034. Generative AI and large language models drove a 76% increase in spending in 2025. 78% of companies use AI in at least one function as of mid-2025. At Apple’s June 2025 WWDC, Apple unveiled on-device AI features including Live Translation, a “Personal Voice” assistant, and opened its core on-device AI model to third-party developers. Foldable smartphones are forecast to ship 27.6 million units in 2025, up about 70% CAGR since 2020. Apple’s Vision Pro AR headset, launched in 2024, will
26 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.
Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026
Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.
ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
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