EV Sales At 32% — No, Make That 38%! — By 2030

cleantechnica.com Sep 20, 2026

EV Sales At 32% — No, Make That 38%! — By 2030

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 20, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Toyota is betting on U.S. vehicle electrification despite the removal of the $7,500 federal tax credit under the Trump‑era “One Big Beautiful Bill.” A Harvard study released July 6, updated September 17, projects electric vehicles will represent 38 % of all new U.S. car sales by 2030, up from 8 % in 2025 and a correction from an earlier 32 % estimate. The researchers attribute most of the shortfall from a Biden‑era baseline to the tax‑credit elimination, which they say cuts the projected share by 6.2 percentage points. The study also notes that ongoing geopolitical shocks—particularly the Iran‑related oil supply disruption and Russia’s war in Ukraine—have driven fuel prices higher, creating a “new normal” that may accelerate EV adoption.

💡 Why It Matters

· The revised forecast shows that even without federal incentives, market forces and soaring fuel costs are pushing EVs toward mainstream dominance.

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Tesla Roadster Reveal Set for October 1: Price, Reservations, SpaceX Thrusters and…

Tesla announced that the second‑generation Roadster will be unveiled on October 1, 2026, at a private event in Waco, Texas, with invitations limited to reservation holders. The reveal, titled “Go for launch,” is not a production launch; the company expects the vehicle to reach Gigafactory Texas in 2027 or 2028. The event will begin at 8:30 p.m. Eastern, though timing confusion exists for international viewers. The Roadster’s long history of postponed dates and the removal of its 2017 price list underscore the uncertainty surrounding its final cost and specifications.

💡 The delayed reveal signals Tesla’s strategic shift toward high‑performance models after years focused on AI and autonomous tech, potentially reshaping its brand narrative and investor expectations.

en.sedaily.com · Sep 20

KCC Expands Safety Repainting of Apartment Parking Garages Nationwide

KCC announced on June 20 that it is rolling out a nationwide safety‑repainting program for underground parking garages in apartment complexes, leveraging its color universal design (CUD) technology. The initiative applies Neon Epoxy Coating, Lumisafe and anti‑slip paints to clearly separate vehicle lanes from pedestrian walkways and to add pictograms, numbers and directional arrows. Pilot sites include Hillstate Suji District Office Station in Yongin, Baegot Hoban Berdium The Prime in Siheung, Hillstate Daegu Station First and Haeundae Xi 2 in Busan. KCC’s CUD expertise, previously used in industrial facilities and commercial projects such as CJ CheilJedang’s Busan plant, is now being customized for each complex after analysis of structure, lighting and traffic flow. A repainting team will manage implementation and control.

💡 By turning indistinct concrete into a clear, color‑coded guide, KCC’s rollout directly tackles the frequent missteps and collisions that plague dense underground garages, offering a scalable model for urban safety.

techcrunch.com · Sep 20

Elon Musk’s latest Boring Company pitch involves a Hyperloop between Austin and…

Elon Musk announced that The Boring Company is planning a “simple precursor Hyperloop” linking Austin and San Antonio, promising travel times under 30 minutes. The company’s official account echoed Musk’s claim, saying it would be “excited and honored” to build the “massive infrastructure project.” While The Boring Company has completed a tunnel‑based transit system in Las Vegas, many earlier proposals—including projects in Chicago, Los Angeles, and a New York‑Washington corridor—have stalled. The latest pitch followed Musk’s repost of an AI‑generated sci‑fi video, which he framed as the future he intends to create. The venture comes after the firm secured a $3 billion financing round led by investors from the United Arab Emirates, underscoring its continued pursuit of high‑speed underground transport concepts.

💡 A functional Austin‑San Antonio Hyperloop would compress a 80‑mile corridor into a commuter‑friendly span, potentially reshaping regional mobility and land‑use patterns.

autocarindia.com · Sep 20

Jetour T2 review: Is JSW ready for combat?

JSW Motor, a major Indian conglomerate, is set to launch its first domestic vehicle, a large plug‑in hybrid SUV based on the Chery Jetour T2, under the new brand JSW Motor. The SUV, expected to be assembled in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, will be marketed as the JSW Combat and positioned in the Rs 30‑50 lakh segment. It features a rugged design, 20‑inch wheels, 201 mm of ground clearance, roof rails for 100 kg of luggage, and a spare wheel housed in a squircle cover. The vehicle offers a spacious cabin, a refined hybrid powertrain, but suffers from an unsettled ride and weak air‑conditioning performance.

💡 The launch marks JSW’s rapid entry into India’s competitive SUV market, leveraging a proven foreign platform to challenge established brands. It signals a shift toward hybrid technology in the mid‑premium segment, potentially reshaping consumer expectations for efficiency and off‑road capability.

techcrunch.com · Sep 20

TechCrunch Mobility: How do we know when an AV is safe enough?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a partnership with SAE to launch ASCEND, a government‑industry consortium aimed at creating data‑driven performance standards for autonomous driving systems (ADS). The initiative seeks to establish a federal safety framework that addresses the lack of standardized testing for self‑driving vehicles, which currently rely on industry‑driven metrics. NHTSA’s Administrator Jonathan Morrison emphasized that the goal is to set competency standards without stifling innovation, while also unifying inconsistent state and local regulations. No timeline has been released for the consortium’s first standards.

💡 Establishing a federal ADS standard could level the playing field for manufacturers and regulators, ensuring consistent safety benchmarks across the rapidly expanding autonomous vehicle market.

sarawaktribune.com · Sep 20

Analysis: Volkswagen, Mercedes and BMW lose ground against global rivals

Germany’s three largest automakers—Volkswagen, Mercedes‑Benz and BMW—recorded a 2.9 % drop in combined revenue to roughly €284 billion in the first half of 2024, according to EY analysis cited by dpa. Over the same period, 19 other global car groups grew their revenue by 3.6 % to just under €1.048 trillion, pushing the German firms to 16th, 17th and 19th places in the ranking, while Tesla led with the strongest growth, followed by Suzuki and Geely. Earnings before interest and taxes for the German trio fell 19 % to €13 billion, the lowest level since the pandemic‑year 2020, even though they still outpace many rivals in absolute terms. In contrast, U.S. manufacturers Ford, General Motors and Tesla posted a combined 32.9 % revenue increase, while Chinese and Japanese makers saw declines of 21.9 % and 36.5 % respectively.

💡 The slide exposes a structural shift away from Germany’s historic automotive dominance toward faster‑growing U.S. and Asian competitors.