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San Francisco Bay to Pioneer Zero-Emission Ferries with $12.5M State Grant for Harbor Bay Terminal Electrification

27 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"The agency was recently awarded a $12.5 million grant from the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) to transition the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal in Alameda to zero-emission service...SF Bay Ferry is committed to providing the region with the nation's first zero-emission fleet of fast ferries...

"$5 million award from the California Energy Commission and another $4 million in local matching funds, collectively bolstering the infrastructure needed for the full electric transformation of the Harbor Bay service."

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What To Know About The Massive Lithium Discovery In Arkansas - And What It Means For EVs

27 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"...a collection of lithium...in Arkansas that, if recovered, could far exceed the projected world demand for lithium in car batteries in 2030...5.1 million to 19 million tons of lithium in the Smackover Formation brines in southern Arkansas..machine-learning model and geological information that predicted maps of lithium concentration, represents 35% to 136% of the current amount of lithium estimated to be in the U.S."

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Volt Carbon Technologies Develops Lithium Battery Functional To -80° C

27 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"Carbon Nanomaterials Laboratory for Renewable Energy and Multi-functional Composites at the University of Waterloo produced a proof of concept for the electrolyte...demonstrated higher performance than conventional electrolytes, according to the company...results showed that, at -40° C, the electrolyte retained 62.5% of its capacity, compared to just 16.8% for the standard electrolyte.

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This French Start-Up Can Turn Your Petrol Car Into An Electric Hybrid In A Day

27 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

The Twin-E kit allows cars to run up to 50 km/h in "full electric mode" then switches to a hybrid power if it goes over that speed...the company installs a 48V electric engine along with a planetary gearset, which replaces the car's old manual gearbox. Then, a rechargeable battery is added to the floor in the boot of the car.

"The Twin-E kit is not available yet, but...should be ready by mid-2025...cost roughly €8,500..."

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Elysia: Better Software Can Unlock Hidden Potential In EV Batteries

26 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"According to 'battery intelligence' company Elysia, there is plenty of untapped potential in the cells that could be unleashed with more sophisticated software control.

"...all-electric T264 truck created in collaboration with Liebherr, which incorporates a whopping 1.8MWh battery - 18 times the size of the one in a current Tesla Model S...Elysia's battery intelligence involves algorithms on the battery for 'state estimation'.

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Single-Track Electric Pegasus Hydrofoil Flies Vintage Racecar Vibes Above The Waves

26 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"An 18.8-kW electric propulsion system at the rear can get the boat up to a top speed of 30 knots (~34.5 mph), though cruise speed is between 18 and 22 knots. And two 5-kWh (48-V) Torqeedo battery packs provide the juice, with Foil-One reporting that users could get more than 2 hours of electric thrills per charge...

"Being an electric foiler, the vessel can likely be used in locations where combustion-engine boats are not allowed."

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Hyundai's Low-Cost Casper Electric Spotted In The US For The First Time, But Availability Still Uncertain

26 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

After opening pre-orders for its smallest and most affordable in July, starting at just $23,000 (31.5 million won), the Casper Electric is already Hyundai's best-selling EV in Korea.

"The Casper Electric is rated with up to 196 miles (315 km) driving range in Korea. In Europe, the mini electric SUV is known as the Inster EV. It starts at under $27,000 (25,000 euros) and has WLTP driving range of up to 221 miles (355 km).

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BYD Launching ~10 Models Within A Year, While Tesla Launches 1

26 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"Tesla launched the Cybertruck nearly a year ago. In that year, BYD thus will have released 9–16 models...is BYD sales have continued growing fast while Tesla sales have dropped or stagnated...part of this is lack of new models and dropping enthusiasm for current models

"Tesla is still making billions of dollars in profit. It's not failing. It's only in comparison to previously forecast growth of 50% a year, on average, that it's failing."

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Electric Cars Could Save Billions In Health-Care Costs

25 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"Drawing on the power of computer simulations, the researchers showed that ambitious electrification of the U.S. vehicle fleet, complemented by a substantial implementation of renewable electricity generation, could yield health benefits valued between US$84 billion and 188 billion by 2050.

"Their models...include the production of common air pollutants from fossil fuel combustion, such as nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides, and small particles

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Here's How Hyundai's "Drill Lance" Puts Out EV Fires By Poking Holes In The Battery Pack

25 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"It's designed to extinguish EV fires by drilling through the underside of an electric vehicle to reach the battery pack...water is fed through a hose to a turbine that drives the drill..it can penetrate the vehicle's underbody and battery pack within two minutes... Once the water starts spraying into the pack, it can be extinguished in as little as a half hour...a lot faster than the several hours (or even days) it usually takes to put out an EV fire."

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Why Waymo Wants To Help Its Riders Use Public Transit

25 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"Alphabet-backed Waymo earlier this month unveiled a pilot program under which it will offer $3 credits for future rides when users in the Bay Area hail a Waymo robotaxi to take them to or from certain transit stations.

"Waymo recently surveyed its riders in San Francisco and found that 36% use Waymo One, the company's robotaxi service, to connect to public transit...The program covers eight Bay Area transit stations across three different systems..."

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Scout Motors Mounts An Electric Comeback With New SUV And Truck Concepts

25 Oct 2024 | Synopsis

"Scout, which is now an independent company under the Volkswagen Group, introduced its first new-concept vehicles today: the Terra truck and the Traveler SUV.

"One fully electric trim with up to 350 miles of range and an extended range model with more than 500 miles of range through a gas-powered range extender

"Scout already has a storied history - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is a fan."

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