EDITOR'S PICK

Why Cold Weather Is No Longer An EV Battery Killer

23 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"On average, EVs lose about a fifth of their range when temperatures hit 32 degrees Fahrenheit, according to data from Recurrent

"Having a heat pump can cut range loss in half, Recurrent data show. Under most conditions, heat pumps drain a car’s battery less than the old school electric resistance heaters that early EVs relied on. That means the best EVs today lose only 11 percent of their range in freezing weather."

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Citroen 2CV Set For Return As Retro City Car

23 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

Preliminary design work on a successor to the car that is widely credited with mobilising post-war France is under way...although the project is currently at an early stage.

"The firm's rethink is understood to have been prompted by the retro-inspired Renault 5 – and its low starting price of £22,995...the underlying ethos, simplicity and affordability will surely be key considerations during the development of the new 2CV

..the new 2CV is expected to bridge the gap between the Ami and the C3, which are priced from £7695 and £17,990 respectively."

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Am I a Jerk for Not Owning an Electric Car?

22 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...feel like I would be doing better for myself and the planet with an EV. Should I buy one?"

"...reducing your dependence on the gas station - one tentacle of the fossil fuel industry - you've now become a partner to some other tentacle...[Y]es, if you're buying a car - especially to replace a gasoline car - it should probably be an EV.

"I don't think the only way to save the planet is by transferring billions of dollars from regular citizens to the corporations that build cars."

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Think Small, Think Electric, As Hyundai Attempts To Revolutionise The Classic Indian Three-Wheeler

22 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"Hyundai's Micro Mobility strategy, in collaboration with Indian manufacturer TVS, has revealed two conceptual takes on small electric urban transport in a bid to cut the country's crushing pollution issue."

"Hyundai's concept highlights the flexibility required from the sector, with the ability to swap out the seats for cargo, a wheelchair or anything else that's required...The new motor rickshaw is still as narrow and manoeuvrable as the original, and there’s an adjustable ride height to deal with idiosyncratic road surfaces and the monsoon rains."

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The Hyperloop: A 200-Year History of Hype and Failure

21 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"On August 12, 2013, Elon Musk, at that time the chairman of Tesla, released his Hyperloop Alpha paper...many ideas for a system with most of those properties have been proposed and should be acknowledged, reaching as far back as Robert Goddard...

"The historical record shows that there is nothing new about any of these ideas, that the basic concept for the fifth mode of transportation has been around for more than 200 years."

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First Jeep And Dodge EVs Finally Make It To Dealers

21 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"After largely ignoring the United States market and seeing sales drop in 2024, Stellantis is planning to go all out in the coming year.

"The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, starting at $70,795 MSRP, comes with a 100-kWh battery and boasts over 300 miles of range..The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV comes in two trims: R/T and Scat Pack. The R/T trim starts at $59,595 MSRP and features 496 horsepower with a 60-mph time of 4.7 seconds."

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New Study Shows Growing Number Of Misinformed Americans Are Skeptical Of Research-Backed EV Claim: "No Technology Is Perfect"

20 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"Misinformation continues to muddy the waters.

"2024 study found that 58% of Americans believe EVs are more environmentally friendly than fossil fuel-powered cars. This is a drop of 5 percentage points since 2022...The skepticism stems from the environmental costs of EV production

"No technology is perfect, but electric vehicles are going to offer a significant benefit as compared to internal combustion engine vehicles."

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The Road To Cleaner Cars: Why US Progress Must Not Stall

20 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...latest evidence from the 2024 EPA Automotive Trends Report is clear: this country can protect public health and save consumers at the pump through technological innovation, well-designed policy, and steady progress over many years

"It was once again American innovation that is credited with launching the world's transition to electrification...Policies over the past four years have provided a needed boost to American competitiveness...

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Level 2 Charging @ Home Considered the "Holy Grail" By EV Drivers

20 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"Fellow EV drivers were quick to recommend installing a home charger but suggested fitting a Level 2 (L2) EV rather than a Level 1 (L1) charger...The L1 charger uses a 120V outlet and won’t charge an EV as quickly as the L2, which uses a 240V connection.

"In real terms – depending on the make and model of the car – an L2 can provide between 15 to 40 miles of range per hour, compared to an L1 that offers just three to five miles per hour."

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The Cybertruck Is Banned In The UK, But Not For The Reason You'd Expect

20 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...the sharp edges of the Cybertruck can't satisfy the European regulation...This effectively means that for the unique EV pickup to legally roam the streets of the U.K. (and Europe), it would either need to be extensively redesigned or the current laws would need to be modified.

"...drive the Tesla Cybertruck legally...known as a category C1 driving license...allows them to operate vehicles that...weigh more than 3,500 kg."

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It's Going To Be A Bumpy Road To EV Adoption, Study Shows

19 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...adoption of battery electric vehicles is a bifurcated path where the minds of consumers and manufacturers are set in different directions... Consumers appeared to be the most bullish about EV adoption

"While 72% of U.S. consumers said they are likely or very likely to consider an EV as their next purchase, only 31% of Japanese consumers expressed the same intentions...EV sales in the U.S continued to surge in 2024, increasing 7.3% from 2023 to 1.3 million units."

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Experts Weigh In On Claim That Electric Cars Have A Mining Problem: 'These Problems Have Always Existed'

19 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

The International Energy Agency estimated that electric cars use 381 pounds more of minerals such as lithium, nickel, and copper compared to internal combustion engine cars.

"However, scientists found that the mineral use for electric cars in the long run is actually far lower than gasoline and diesel's mineral usage when accounting for oil needed for fuel-burning cars...The majority of battery minerals used in cars are likely to be recycled."

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