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VW's Next-Gen EV Platform Comes With A Contingency

06 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"VW's new SSP chassis is now locked-in, design-wise, meaning the brand is focused on developing new models based on the platform...VW will follow the new trend of developing a range-extended hybrid setup out of the new SSP, where a gas engine will act as a generator unit to power up the large battery pack that sends energy to electric motors

"The new SSP (in the rest of the world) will replace the current ID EV-family's MEB architecture."

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These Tiny Renault Electric Car Are Not Only Car-Sharing, They're Helping Power An Entire City

06 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...Dutch Municipality of Utrecht... municipality has teamed up with MyWheels, We Drive Solar, and Renault....They have debuted Europe's first large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) car-sharing service, which has been given the name Utrecht Energized...They have debuted Europe's first large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) car-sharing service, which has been given the name Utrecht Energized.

"Utrecht is currently ranked as one of the most progressive renewable energy cities in the whole of Europe."

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EU's New Carbon Tax : A €300bn Opportunity to Help Transition European Citizens Away from Fossil Fuels

06 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"In 2027, the EU will introduce a new emissions trading system, the so-called ETS2, that will levy a carbon price on diesel, petrol and heating fuelsP

"T&E recommends that governments redistribute half of the nearly €300bn revenues collected from the ETS2 between 2026 to 2032 directly to the lowest earners within countries, with the remaining half to be invested in green infrastructure.

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Swedish Electric Power Boat Makes Historic First Crossing from Europe to Africa Cutting Energy Use by 80%

04 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"The Swedish-made vessel traveled from Sotogrande, Spain, to Ceuta, North Africa - a 24-nautical mile trip - in just over one hour, matching the speed of conventional fast ferries.

"The crossing was made with the Candela C-8 Polestar edition which carries the same 67 kWh battery pack as the Polestar SUV...During the voyage, the Candela C-8 used just 40 kWh of energy -- about $10 worth. By comparison, the similarly sized gasoline-powered photo boat burned over 10 gallons of fuel, costing around $100."

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First Student Surpasses 6 Million Miles in Electric School Buses

04 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"First Student currently operates 450 electric school buses and has logged more electric miles than any other school transportation provider in North America.

In addition to the millions of miles travelled, the company, which is North America's largest school transportation provider, developed the First Charge service that aims to reduce construction costs and accelerate deployment timelines, addressing key barriers to EV adoption."

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Major Battery Innovation Pushes Electric Vehicle Range To Over 3,000 Miles

04 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"New silicon-based battery technology promises a tenfold increase in electric vehicle range, potentially transforming the EV market."

"...Pohang University of Science & Technology collaborated...Sogang University developed an innovative binder material that effectively prevents silicon from swelling during charging. This crucial development allows batteries using silicon anodes to safely store ten times more energy than those relying on graphite."

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Porsche Halts Sale Of Electric Vehicle Over Fears Its Battery Will Catch Fire

04 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"The Taycan model has been been subject to a dozen safety recalls in the past four years relating to brake, suspension and electronic defects...Porsche last year issued a call back on first-generation models over fears of a short circuit within the battery modules...Enhanced battery monitoring software is anticipated to become available for first generation Taycan models towards the end of June."

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The Hidden Weight Truth: Why EVs Aren't Actually Heavier Than Gas Cars

03 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"The persistent focus on EV battery weight while ignoring fuel consumption reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of transportation physics...When analyzed properly, the weight argument against electric vehicles collapses under scrutiny...The mathematics are clear. The physics are undeniable. The weight argument against electric vehicles is not just wrong - it's backwards...The weight debate isn't just settled, it's a decisive victory for electric vehicles..."

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MIT's Sodium Fuel Cell Powers Planes, Captures Carbon, and Outruns Batteries

03 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"Using liquid sodium and ambient air, this system offers triple the energy density of current EV batteries - potentially enabling electric aircraft...The sodium-air fuel cell stored more than three times as much energy per kilogram as the lithium-ion batteries used in today's electric vehicles...The threshold that you really need for realistic electric aviation is about 1,000 watt-hours per kilogram...Tests using an air stream with a carefully controlled humidity level produced a level of more than 1,500 watt-hours per kilogram."

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Rivian's R2 Will 'Underpin' All Future Volkswagen EVs, Exec Says

03 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

Volkswagen "would have access to Rivian's zonal architecture and systems for EVs, and Rivian received the cash... for its future product buildout, including the R2 mid-sized SUV...team is responsible for the entire technology stack that underpins Rivian vehicles...R2 is the platform that will underpin actually all future EV products at VW...Rivian will offer almost an "off-the-shelf"...for its upcoming ID1 EV...brands like Skoda and Audi..."

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Experts Find 170,000 Years Of Energy Buried - It's Almost Impossible To Extract For This Reason

03 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...an underground reserve of natural hydrogen has been found, and with this, humanity will have power for approximately 170,000 years. The problem lies in the fact that it's almost impossible to extract this hydrogen... trapped deep within the Earth's crust...several other factors are standing in the way of easy extractions...The road to unlocking the existing hydrogen potential is steep, but researchers are optimistic..."

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Did Megawatt DC Fast Charging for EVs Just Inch Closer to Reality?

02 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) just dropped its J3400/2 standard, helping pave the way for 1,000-kW charging...The publication of SAE J3400/2 as an SAE International standard represents our confidence in the maturity of the 1,000-volt-capable NACS coupler for reliable and safe bidirectional power transfer...The new standard defines the physical architectural and mechanical specifications of the EV connector and vehicle charge port..."

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