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E-Bikes Could Solve A Big Problem For Arches National Park

13 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

"...over a decade, the National Park Service (NPS) has struggled to keep the park from becoming a gridlocked traffic mess...the NPS needs to consider another alternative: micromobility...

"If people could enter the park on smaller vehicles, far more people would be able to enjoy the sights and check out the trails without needing to spend the big bucks on building infrastructure for cars. It would also give people a much better outdoor that isn't just a scenic drive."

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Plea To Australian Electric Car Owners Ahead Of Expected 'Hottest Summer On Record'

13 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

"A recent survey found 74 per cent of Aussies have experienced power outages due to adverse weather...The data also found that nationally, 65 per cent of respondents had been impacted by a natural disaster, with one in 10 going three or more days without electricity.

"...the fact that EVs can also be a source of power is 'still quite new information' - but something that will prove to be a serious benefit this summer...the average charged EV holds enough power to run a small house for several days."

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Volkswagen Raises Investment in Rivian to $5.8 Billion

13 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

"The joint venture - named Rivian and VW Group Technology LLC - aims to integrate advanced electrical infrastructure and Rivian's software technology for future EVs of both companies, across all relevant vehicle segments, including subcompact cars...The Audi-parent will invest $1.3 billion for intellectual property licenses and an equity stake and up to $3.5 billion in future equity, notes and debt, all tied to specific milestones."

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Revolutionizing Current Collectors In The EV Industry

13 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

"In battery cells, current collectors - which typically are made of copper - are essential for the transport of electrons. Although copper has excellent conductivity, it is expensive and heavy.

"Alternate materials for current collectors, such as graphene and optimized carbon composites, are being investigated to address the growing need for more efficient EV batteries...These developments are opening the door for battery solutions that will power the upcoming generation of electric cars that are more economical, efficient and environmentally friendly."

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Renewable Energy Shift Unstoppable Despite U.S. Election Result

12 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

"The worldwide transition to renewable energy is now unstoppable. Renewables are cheap and available everywhere and that is they are considered a major contributor to national security. Delaying the transition to clean solutions, will mean losing competitiveness vis a vis countries like China...

"Even under the shadow of changing US policies, forecasts indicate that the market for core clean technologies like solar panels, wind energy, electric vehicles, and advanced energy storage will triple in value by 2035, matching the current scale of the crude oil market."

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COP29: Pay Up Or Face Climate-Led Disaster For Humanity, Warns UN Chief

12 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

"As COP29 began, unusual east coast US wildfires that triggered air quality warnings for New York continued to grow. In Spain, survivors are coming to terms with the worst floods in the country's modern history...the annual UN climate summit in Baku, focused this year on raising hundreds of billions of dollars to fund a global transition to cleaner energy sources and limit the climate damage caused by carbon emissions."

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The Grand Canyon Goes Electric, Again

12 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

[Park concessionaire] Xanterra is taking advantage of a $3.4 million federal grant to convert one of the diesel locomotives to battery-electric power

"The EV conversion will feature regenerative braking, which will help range greatly, as the train goes on a number of ups and downs along the way. This means that the battery will only need a 30% charge for each trip, taking a lot of stress off the battery pack..."

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Honda Receives FAA Green Light to Begin Flying Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

12 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

"FAA granted an exemption to Honda Research Institute (HRI) to fly a subscale test model of the hybrid-electric VTOL concept.

"Honda Aircraft has produced about 250 HA-420 HondaJets, which were first delivered to business aviation customers in 2015. But it decided in 2021 to pursue a VTOL design...the hybrid-electric concept will include a gas turbine hybrid power unit...will be able to cover 250 sm (217 nm) when fully fueled..."

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Saudi Arabia Shifts Gear With Electric Mobility

11 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

"The electric mobility gains momentum in Saudi Arabia...growing emphasis on sustainable transportation solutions as a part of Kingdom's Vision 2030... 7 in 10 residents of Saudi Arabia are “very” or “moderately” likely to purchase a battery-electric vehicle..The figure is projected to rise to 85% by 2035...Saudi Arabia witnessed rapid growth in the number of electric cars, reaching about 100,000 cars in 2023..."

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Restricting Cars In Cities: A Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Low Emission Zones

11 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

"Prominent [low missions zone] schemes include those in Berlin, London, Milan and Stockholm...our research [on Madrid's LEZ] aims to look past political controversies to understand the private costs and social benefits of these measures....Madrid Central successfully reduced pollution by nearly 19 %.

"Comparing consumer spending before and after the LEZ was implemented, we found a nearly 21 % decrease in brick-and-mortar spending within the LEZ among people who lived outside it."

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The U.K.'s Bold Plan To Switch To EVs Is Working

11 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

"The U.K. set a target that 100% of new cars sold in 2035 would be EVs. Thanks to strong sales from Mercedes and BMW, the country is currently on track to hit its ambitious goal.

"...two big German legacy car manufacturers not just meeting the targets but exceeding them...British brand Vauxhall, for example, offers leases of electric versions of its cars at the same price as the gas versions."

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3D Printed EV Concept To Come With AI-Powered Emotional Support

11 Nov 2024 | Synopsis

"Robo-EV comes with an AI system that can detect the mood and tone of the driver in real-time. Based on the data, the intelligent car can provide emotional support via its large language model. The interaction can be two-way as the car's voice system also functions as a voice assistant.

"The electric vehicle of the future is targeted primarily towards ridesharing and public transport domains. More than that it gives a clear vision of what the future of city transportation will be like."

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