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Tesla Is a Car Company. Its Stock Is a Meme.

04 Feb 2025 | Synopsis

"Tesla's vehicle sales, pricing and margins were awful and Chief Executive Elon Musk's various pronouncements were characteristically vague. Yet the stock popped.

"In one sense - and not a good one - Tesla isn’t a car company...The problem is that auto stocks tend to trade on single-digit multiples rather than Tesla’s triple digits.

"Indefatigable optimism is endemic. A year ago, 37% of analysts tracked by Bloomberg rated Tesla, which trade at 57 times forward adjusted earnings, a 'buy'."

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Ford Mach-E Owners Drive More Than The Average American And Still Don't Come Close To Using All Of Their Range

02 Feb 2025 | Synopsis

"The extended-range RWD Ford Mustang Mach-E falls only ten miles short of an average five-day workweek without recharging

"Range is an often-cited concern for drivers considering buying their first electric vehicle. However, Ford’s statistics show that it’s a non-issue for most owners...A 66-mile drive uses just over a quarter of the battery’s capacity...70 percent of Mustang Mach-E owners recharge at home..."

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Chinese Electric Cars: Here's Why They Are One Step Ahead Of The Others

02 Feb 2025 | Synopsis

"Cars made in China are cheaper, but also 'smarter', so much so that they deserve the new EIV acronym. And it is CATL that says so..."

"...the driver can remotely control over 1,000 home devices, integrating advanced connectivity and home automation...high-security skateboard platform, called Bedrock Chassis...promises to open up a new market for intelligent vehicle design with an estimated turnover of more than €130 billion.

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WH Executive Orders Aim to Slow Down EV Growth. Experts Say They Can't Stop It

02 Feb 2025 | Synopsis

"The biggest federal EV incentive is a tax credit, and it would take an act of Congress to change that.."

"...executive orders can't change the law, and only have power to direct government officials and agencies.

"Trump's executive order on "Unleashing American Energy"..it's blustery ... It purports to do a huge range of things," many of which an executive order can't do...None of those things, however, amount to a "mandate"...

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Introducing Naxeon 'I AM.': A One-Of-A-Kind And Futuristic Urban Electric Motorcycle

02 Feb 2025 | Synopsis

Naxeon is taking urban mobility to the next level with an impressive array of modern technologies...offers two variations on the market: the 'I AM.' and the 'I AM. Pro'. The biggest difference lies in battery capacity and performance...Charging times also vary slightly due to battery differences: the Lite can charge from 20-80% in 1 hour, while the Pro requires 1.5 hours for the same amount....'I AM." is very suitable for city rides..."

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Climate Wins Are Happening, You Just Aren't Hearing About Them

31 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...big oil producers have actually pledged to cut spending this year, due to weakening global demand and the expense of extraction... mayors worldwide responded to Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement by affirming their commitment to climate action, promising to harness the power of local governments...Many of these victories are won in courtrooms...Worldwide, a green energy transition is already underway..."

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Intel Claims It Can Simplify EVs, Boost Range - With Help From Karma

31 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"The idea of the software-defined vehicle is, it seems, a billion-dollar buzzword in today's auto industry."

"...the Karma Kaveya [is] a 1,000-hp fully electric all-wheel-drive coupe, with claimed 0-60 mph acceleration under 3.0 seconds..Intel [sees] the opportunity to be the very first manufacturer to deploy a full ground-up true software-defined vehicle architecture...More than 50 ECUs isn't uncommon in new vehicles."

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How The 'Golden Brick' Made This SUV The Fastest Charging EV In The World

31 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"Testing the vehicle in China, the team found the 7X was able fill its battery from 10 to 80% in nine minutes and 45 seconds...the vehicle was also available to achieve a 0 to 100% charge in approximately 22 minutes

"Zeekr 7X boasts a very high charge rate - the company claims the Golden Brick battery can charge at 5.5C. C is short for capacity...Multiply the Golden Brick’s capacity of 75 kWh by 5.5, and you get the peak power level it charges

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Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV Prototype Gallops Past Gasoline

31 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"The prototype...is a Mach-E in name only...The three-motor powertrain and 78-kwh battery pack match the top-level specs given for a generic electric SUV prototype NASCAR first showed in 2023.

"It combines Mach-E style bodywork with a carbon-fiber tub chassis and components from a current NASCAR Cup Series race car, including suspension, brakes, steering, and wheels

"NASCAR hasn't given any indication of when it might adopt electric car."

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Hacking the Truthtellers: Unraveling the Fossil Fuel Industry's Web of Denial

29 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"The hacking was allegedly commissioned by a Washington, D.C., lobbying firm (DCI Group)...allegedly working on behalf of one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, based in Texas, that wanted to discredit groups and individuals involved in climate litigation

"The fossil fuel industry faces dozens of lawsuits filed by states and localities accusing companies of misleading the public about the risks of climate change."

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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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