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Toyota and Waymo plan new driverless taxisToyota will supply electric cars fitted with Waymo’s driving system for international robotaxi plans. Testing in Japan is planned for next year, while a London service still needs permission.- 🚗 Toyota will build bZ4X vehicles for the partnership.
- 🏭 Waymo’s system will be integrated at Toyota’s Takaoka factory in Japan.
- 🧪 The companies plan to begin Japanese testing next year.
- 🇬🇧 The vehicles are also intended for markets such as the UK.
- 🛡️ Waymo’s planned London service still needs the necessary permits.
BYD overtakes Tesla in global electric car sales for 2025China's BYD sold more electric vehicles worldwide than Tesla for the first time.- 🚗 A Chinese car company called BYD sold more electric cars than Tesla in 2025, becoming the world's biggest EV maker for the first time.
- 🔋 Electric cars run on batteries instead of petrol, which means cleaner air and less pollution in our cities.
- 🏭 BYD started as a battery company in 1995 and grew into a car giant. Now its cars are sold in Asia, Europe, and South America.
- 💰 One reason BYD wins is price. Many of its cars cost less than Teslas, so more families can afford to go electric.
- 🌍 The race between car makers is good news for the planet, because more electric cars on the road means a cleaner future for everyone.
New EV motor could cut 1,000 pounds from future vehiclesA new in-wheel motor for electric vehicles can deliver a record-breaking 1,000 horsepower to each wheel.- 🚗 Scientists made a brand new motor for electric cars that is very small but super strong. It can make cars much lighter and faster than before.
- ⚡ This tiny motor can give each wheel a huge amount of power. That means cars can drive farther without needing to stop and recharge so often.
- 🥞 The motor is shaped like a pancake instead of a long tube. This smart shape helps it save space and weigh much less than old motors.
- 🎒 Because the motor sits inside the wheels, cars do not need many heavy parts. This can remove up to 1,000 pounds, making cars easier to move.
- 🔋 When the car slows down, the motor turns movement into energy and puts it back in the battery. This helps the car save power and go longer distances.
Navigating the future of sustainable aviation fuel: market survey resultsAbout 50 market participants were surveyed to gain a new perspective into the current state of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market.- 🌍 Flying greener: planes are starting to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel, a special eco-fuel made from waste and plants instead of oil. It helps the planet by cutting pollution.
- 🛫 Leading the way: Europe, the UK, and the US are leading the change! The EU now requires 2% of plane fuel to be SAF, and America plans to double its production by 2030.
- 🌎 New players: more countries like Brazil, Singapore, and South Korea are joining in to make and use greener fuels for airplanes.
- 💡 Big challenges: SAF is still expensive and hard to make. Scientists are working on new technologies to lower costs and make more fuel safely.
- ⚖️ Rules matter: some places have clear rules for using SAF, but others don't yet. Without clear rules, it's harder for the world to fly green together.
