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GM Is Actually Making Money On EVs, Which Is A Big Deal

29 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"Variable profit or variable margin is, simply, what you sell something for minus the cost of making it. It doesn't cover all the initial investment costs (building a plant, design, et cetera), but it's still an important milestone

"GM, which is now far into the product cycle of its 2nd gen (3rd if you count EV1) electric cars, is showing that it can make a real business out of this...GM is the company other than Tesla that benefits most from EV tax credits..."

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Hyundai Ioniq 6, LA Fires, And How They Relate To Bidirectional Charging

29 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"There were over 100,000 people without power during the first week of the fire, and many of them owned electric vehicles.

"Bidirectional charging is the ability to charge something else with your EV, whether it's your house, an appliance, or another EV...Watching the Hyundai Ioniq 6 charge the dead Ioniq 5 wasn't as smooth as I had seen in the automaker's PR videos...The whole process took about 10 hours."

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Imprisoned British Climate Activist Has Plan to Thwart Oilograchs and Their Ilk

29 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"We are not facing climate change, we are facing social breakdown - mass rape, mass slaughter, and mass starvation.”

{Hallam]"...was beginning to reorient his thinking - shifting away from a focus on climate collapse and instead aiming to overturn an entire political system he believes is failing us...The real problem is 'the degeneration of democratic culture, spurred by the capturing of states by corporate power.'"

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One Hard Truth Investors In eVTOL Stocks Joby And Archer Aviation Can't Ignore

28 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...before investors envision futuristic electric drones blanketing city skylines, there's a pressing practical problem that needs to be solved...these air taxis can replace car trips in traffic that might take 60-90 minutes with a 10-20 minute flight

"...there's a logistical challenge to taking eVTOLs that investors seem to be ignoring. These vehicles need places in high-density city centers to take off and land, known as vertiports, , and those vertiports won't be easy to obtain."

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We Interviewed 6 New EV Buyers. One Year Later, Do They Regret It?

28 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...when those panic headlines are published by otherwise reputable news sources and based on insufficient evidence, that's when we have a problem...were they as disappointed in their purchase as some outlets claimed?

"The answer a year ago was clear: on a rating scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not happy at all and 10 being happy beyond their expectations, every single buyer rated their experience at 7 or above."

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The California Grid Ran ON 100% Renewables With No Blackouts For A Record Cost Rises For A Record 98 days

28 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...no blackouts occurred when wind-water-solar electricity supply exceeded 100% of demand on the state's main grid for a record 98 of 116 days from late winter to early summer 2024..Compared to the same period in 2023, solar output in California is up 31%, wind power is up 8%, and batteries are up a staggering 105%

"California's high electricity prices aren't because of wind, water, and solar energy..."

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A Third Of The Arctic's Vast Carbon Sink Now A Source Of Emissions, Study Reveals

28 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"For millennia, Arctic land ecosystems have acted as a deep-freeze for the planet’s carbon, holding vast amounts of potential emissions in the permafrost...the research demonstrates how the Arctic’s boreal forests, wetlands, and tundra are being transformed by rapid warming.

"The Arctic ecosystem, spanning Siberia, Alaska, the Nordic countries, and Canada, has been accumulating carbon for thousands of years..."

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Market Size Worth $3.45 Billion, Globally, by 2030 Growing at 11.5% CAGR

26 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"Fuel cell trains are anticipated to play a significant role in transitioning to a zero-emission economy. Hydrogen-powered trains are projected to benefit the rail industry as a high-performing, zero-emission alternative to fossil fuels like diesel

"Companies such as Talgo, Alstom, Ballard Power Systems, and CRRC Corporation are key companies working on developing hydrogen fuel cell trains worldwide."

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Micromobility Market Expected to Surge from $44.13 Billion in 2020 to $214.57 Billion by 2030

26 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"Micromobility refers to a range of small, lightweight vehicles operating at a speed of not more than ~15 miles per hour (25 kmph) and considered ideal for commuting within ~10 km range. This actively includes the usage of different types of vehicles such as bicycles, e-bikes, electric scooters, electric skateboards, shared bicycles, and electric pedal assisted bicycles and others.

"Presently, the global micromobility industry is dominated by Asia-Pacific followed by Europe, North America..."

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Electric Aircraft Market: From USD 10.6B in 2023 to USD 54.49B by 2032, at 20% CAGR.

26 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"This report offers a thorough exploration of the global Electric Aircraft market, presenting a wealth of data that has been meticulously researched and analyzed. It identifies and examines the crucial market drivers, including pricing strategies, competitive landscapes, market dynamics, and regional growth trends.

"The research strives to discover multiple growth opportunities that readers can evaluate and potentially capitalize on..."

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Electric Boat Market Forecast Expected Growth from $6.63 Billion in 2025 to $15.16 Billion by 2034

26 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"With increasing awareness of climate change and regulatory pressures to reduce emissions, the demand for electric boats is gaining momentum. This market encompasses a variety of vessels, including recreational boats, commercial ferries, and cargo ships, all designed to operate using electric propulsion systems.

"The electric boat market features a mix of established marine manufacturers and innovative startups..."

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The Closing Longevity Gap Between Battery Eectric Vehicles And Internal Combustion Vehicles In Great Britain

24 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"Electric vehicles...in Great Britain and other parts of the world, driven by the perception that they offer a cost-effective alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles... a key element that underpins this perception is the longevity of electric vehicles, which remains relatively under researched...rapid technological advancements have allowed newer BEVs to achieve comparable lifespans, even under more intensive use."

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