EV Fast Chargers Contribute to Air Pollution: TDS
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The first two cups of coffee have been consumed, so let’s dive right in. Today’s TDS is a bit longer than usual as we cover some news from the 2025 Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach.
🚘 What I’m driving: I spent the weekend road-tripping with the family in the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS and found that Super Cruise combined with an EV is absolutely delightful for a long drive.
🔌 Although EVs are more environmentally friendly and reduce air pollution, a study has identified fast-charging stations as an "underappreciated source of air pollution," as the fans in the charging stations stir up particles from tires, brakes, and dust into the atmosphere.
🐎 A unique Daytona SP3 from Ferrari’s Tailor Made customization division, created in addition to the original sold-out 599 production run, sold for $26 million, setting a record as the highest-priced new Ferrari ever sold at auction.
🏆 The 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo took home the Best of Show award at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
🐂 The fastest and most powerful street-legal Lamborghini was unveiled, named the Fenomeno, which is a plug-in hybrid equipped with three electric motors and a V-12, all based on the Revuelto.
∞ Infiniti introduced three concept vehicles: the QX80 Track Spec, QX80 Terrain Spec, and QX65 Monograph Concept.
🎨 Ombre By Mulliner was introduced as a new paint finish that blends from one color to another along the vehicle's length.
🐴 A unique Ford Bronco Roadster Concept was showcased at Pebble Beach.
🏁 Weekend Race Results:
NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400: Austin Dillon of Richard Childress Racing claimed victory over Alex Bowman and Ryan Blaney, earning his place in the playoffs with a commanding win.
MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix: Marc Márquez from the Ducati Lenovo Team continued his winning streak by finishing first, ahead of Fermin Aldeguer and Marco Bezzecchi.
World Endurance Championship Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo: Cadillac Hertz Team Jota secured the win in the Hypercar class, while Akkodis ASP Team Lexus triumphed in the LMGT3 class.
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