EDITOR’S PICK
Pivotal Aero All-Electric “Flying Car” Successfully Completes First Public Test Flight
25 Nov 2025 | Synopsis
California startup Pivotal Aero has successfully completed the first public flight of its all-electric flying car, the Helix, in North Carolina. The single-seat eVTOL, priced at $190,000, targets private owners rather than air-taxi fleets. During the demo, it climbed to 150 feet and flew a low-altitude circuit. Classified as an FAA ultralight, the Helix does not require a pilot’s license to operate in uncongested areas. It offers a range of ~20 miles and cruise speeds near 60 mph.
Fast Selling Puma Gen-E Gets Even Better
25 Nov 2025 | Synopsis
Ford’s all-electric Puma Gen‑E, already a sales hit in Europe, will be enhanced in 2026 with a redesigned battery delivering over 400 km range (550 km city). It will also debut Ford’s BlueCruise hands‑free driving system, making advanced highway tech available in Ford’s smallest EV. Strong demand stems from its fun drive, fast charging, and versatile design, and the upgrades aim to boost comfort and appeal further.
Record Electric Vehicle Sales Show American Demand -Will U.S. Automakers Deliver Or Retreat?
25 Nov 2025 | Synopsis
Record EV sales in the U.S. prove strong consumer demand, with over 1.2M sold in the first three quarters of 2025 and EVs reaching nearly 12% market share. More than 7M EVs have been sold since 2015, half in the past 3 years. Despite this growth, some U.S. automakers are retreating from EV commitments, risking market share to European, Chinese, and South Korean competitors if they fail to deliver on the transition.
What COP30 Accomplished, What It Didn’t
23 Nov 2025 | Synopsis
This year’s climate talks achieved progress on adaptation, climate finance, and global cooperation, but stalled on fossil fuel phase-out. Nations agreed to boost funding for vulnerable countries and advance resilience measures, yet avoided binding commitments to reduce oil, gas, and coal. The outcome highlights momentum in support systems but continued political resistance to tackling fossil fuels directly.
The Hits Keep on Coming for Tesla Investors
23 Nov 2025 | Synopsis
Tesla’s October sales in China plunged 36% to a three-year low amid fierce EV price wars, dropping market share to 3.2%. Global sales also fell 23% year-over-year across major regions. Despite weak profits, lawsuits, and consumer backlash, Tesla’s valuation remains lofty (P/E ~290, $1.3T market cap) as investors bet on future AI, robotics, and robotaxi ventures. Musk’s $1T compensation plan hinges on these ambitious milestones.
EVWorld Exclusive
The Myth Of EV Carnage: Why The EV Transition Is Accelerating
25 Nov 2025 | 
Record EV sales in 2025 show strong demand despite claims of “carnage.” U.S. buyers purchased 1.2M EVs by October, hitting 12% market share, while global sales rose 23% year‑over‑year to 16.5M. Competition from Hyundai, Kia, and BYD is eroding Tesla’s dominance, and charging networks expanded 20% this year. Challenges like depreciation and dealer resistance remain, but the EV transition is accelerating, not collapsing.
Light’s Hidden Power: How a 180-Year-Old Mistake Could Revolutionize Clean Tech
22 Nov 2025 | 
A new study reveals light’s magnetic field plays a major role in the Faraday Effect – up to 70% in infrared – challenging 180 years of assumptions. This breakthrough could lead to energy-efficient sensors, spintronic computing, and quantum-grade precision in EVs and clean tech. By enabling optical control of magnetic properties, it opens pathways to smarter, cheaper, and more sustainable technologies across transportation, energy, and data systems.
Foxconn’s Battery Gambit: Taiwan Gigafactory Signals Global EV Ambitions
21 Nov 2025 | 
Foxconn has inaugurated its first lithium iron phosphate EV battery gigafactory in southern Taiwan, targeting 1.2 GWh by 2026 while signaling plans for 10 GWh-class plants overseas. The LFP focus favors safety, affordability, and long cycle life for mass-market EVs and storage. Integrated with its EV, cloud, and data center strategy, the move positions Foxconn to challenge incumbents and elevate Taiwan’s role in electrification.
Sarawak’s Electric Sampans: Tradition Goes High-Tech
19 Nov 2025 | 
Sarawak’s Grab Sampan pilot electrifies traditional river crossings in Kuching, merging heritage with clean tech and app-based booking. Electric motors cut emissions and noise while lowering operating costs. Batteries support six to eight hours of service, matching short two to three kilometer routes at 8 to 12 km/h. Waterfront charging minimizes downtime. With Grab’s large user base and designated pick-up points, the initiative aims to scale sustainable river mobility quickly.
The Canta EV – Dutch Micromobility Reimagined As Social Innovation
19 Nov 2025 | 
The Dutch Canta began in the 1990s as a microcar for disabled drivers, legally allowed on sidewalks and bike paths. Now reborn as the Canta EV, it keeps its 1.10 m width and accessibility focus while adding a clean electric drivetrain with a 45 km/h top speed. Produced in small batches by Waaijenberg, it remains bespoke and socially driven. Compared to Twizy, Microlino, Ami, and Biro, the Canta stands out for its sidewalk legality and role as a social innovation in urban mobility.
