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Hybrid-Electric Aviation: The Design Shift That Will Change the Way We Fly
04 Feb 2026 | 
Hybrid‑electric propulsion is set to reshape aviation by blending electric power with traditional turbines. Aircraft designs will evolve with new cooling systems, electrical architectures, and optimized engines, while cabins become quieter and smoother. Operators gain fuel savings, better performance, and easier maintenance. Passengers experience calmer takeoffs and lower noise as hybrid systems improve efficiency without radically changing how airplanes look or fly.
EVWorld Insights: Volvo’s Quiet BEV Breakthrough
04 Feb 2026 | 
Volvo’s overall sales fell 7 percent, but its fully electric models grew 13 percent while plug-in hybrids and mild hybrids/ICE declined. Nearly half of Volvo’s sales are now electrified, with BEVs almost matching PHEVs in share. Models like EX30, EX90 and the new EX60 are driving demand, showing that Volvo’s real growth engine is now fully electric, even in a tough, price-pressured global market.
Beyond the Paywall: U.S. Automakers Rethink Battery Ambitions Amid EV Market Turbulence
04 Feb 2026 | 
U.S. automakers are slowing battery‑factory plans as EV demand cools, costs rise, and federal incentives become less certain. Companies like Ford and GM are shifting toward hybrids and more affordable EVs while reassessing large investments. The industry sees this as a correction, not a retreat, focusing on flexible production, steadier supply chains, and technology that better matches consumer readiness.
Tesla’s Optimus Robot Now Powered by Dog Poop, Thanks to Breakthrough Nobody Asked For
03 Feb 2026 | 
A parody article, inspired by the EVWorld News podcast, imagines Tesla powering its Optimus robot with biodigested dog poop. Engineers calculate that one robot needs the waste of about 20 dogs per day, spawning the “Canine Kilowatt Initiative.” Enthusiasts adopt packs of dogs, animal groups worry about “wattage adoptions,” and the podcast apologizes for accidentally inspiring a poop-fueled robot future.
Beyond the Paywall: China, Project Vault, and the Critical Minerals Race
03 Feb 2026 | 
China’s “Project Vault” reflects a broader push to lock in control over critical minerals that power EV batteries and motors, reinforcing its dominance in refining and processing. The US, EU, and allies are racing to counter this with friend-shored supply chains, subsidies, stockpiles, and new technologies that cut dependence on Chinese-controlled materials. The result will define EV costs, availability, and industrial power for decades.
