North America just got its first new kind of lithium refinery
North America just got its first new kind of lithium refinery

Mangrove Lithium has opened what it says is North America’s first commercial electrochemical lithium refinery, a 1,000-tonne-per-year plant in Delta, British Columbia, aimed at strengthening the continent’s EV battery supply chain.

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OpenAI’s former Sora boss is leaving
OpenAI’s former Sora boss is leaving

Last month, OpenAI gave up on its Sora video generation tool, and on Friday, the Sora team’s leader, Bill Peebles, announced that he is leaving the company. OpenAI has been shifting its priorities as part of an effort to avoid “side quests,” and Peebles’ departure is just one of many recent changes as the company […]

Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?
Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?

Tinder users who prove they’re a real person by visiting an identity-verifying orb will soon be able to get five free boosts in the app – and it’s just the latest service to embrace the orb. World, which was co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, initially tested Tinder verification using its facial scanning orbs through […]

Anthropic’s new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government’s good graces
Anthropic’s new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government’s good graces

The Trump administration has spent nearly two months fighting with AI company Anthropic. It’s dubbed the company a “RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY” full of “Leftwing nut jobs” and a menace to national security. But some of the ice may reportedly be melting between the two, thanks to Anthropic’s buzzy new cybersecurity-focused model: Claude Mythos Preview. […]

Podcast: GM Energy, Tesla HW3 reckoning, Ford reshuffles EVs, Donut Lab probs, more
Podcast: GM Energy, Tesla HW3 reckoning, Ford reshuffles EVs, Donut Lab probs, more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla having its HW3 reckoning, Ford reshuffling its EV unit, Donut Lab being in hot water, and more.

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Hyundai’s first EREV spotted with an interesting design ahead of its debut
Hyundai’s first EREV spotted with an interesting design ahead of its debut

The Santa Fe will launch as Hyundai’s first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) in 2027. With its official debut coming up, the Santa FE EREV was spotted with a unique design.

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Aventon expands sale with Aventure M mid-drive all-terrain e-bike at new $2,699 low, Anker eufy exclusive solar security deals, more
Aventon expands sale with Aventure M mid-drive all-terrain e-bike at new $2,699 low, Anker eufy exclusive solar security deals, more

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with plenty of amazing sales – some of which even have exclusive bonus savings for our readers only. Things start with Aventon’s expanded Spring Sale that has added the premium Aventure M Mid-Drive All-Terrain …

Tesla tells HW3 owner to ‘be patient’ after 7 years of waiting for FSD
Tesla tells HW3 owner to ‘be patient’ after 7 years of waiting for FSD

The Dutch Tesla owner who launched a collective claim against Tesla over FSD on HW3 cars called Tesla to ask about the €6,400 he paid for “Full Self-Driving” in 2019. After 7 years of waiting, Tesla’s answer was to “just be patient.”

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Toyota shuts down the idea of a RAV4 EV, says to try this electric SUV instead
Toyota shuts down the idea of a RAV4 EV, says to try this electric SUV instead

Toyota has no plans to launch an EV version, but the RAV4’s chief engineer said you can try its updated electric SUV instead.

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Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery is fraud, says insider, Donut Lab denies
Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery is fraud, says insider, Donut Lab denies

Donut Lab’s miraculous solid state battery, promising energy density, charging and durability numbers unseen by the industry, has been subject to a criminal complaint in Finland from an insider who says it doesn’t live up to the public promises Donut L…