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Rivian Spins Out A New Micromobility Startup Called Also With $105M From Eclipse

28 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"...skunkworks program was a bigger idea than could naturally exist within Rivian...now a team of about 70 people hailing from Apple, Google, Specialized, Tesla, REI Co-Op, and Uber - has spun out of Rivian with a new name and $105 million in funding from Eclipse Ventures.

"...will show off its first vehicle designs at an event later this year...new company are being coy about what that first product will be..it having a bike-like form factor."

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President's Cuts Have Hit Government Agencies Investigating Elon Musk's Businesses. Here's A Breakdown

27 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"...after spending more than $200 million to elect Donald Trump to a second term as president, the wealthiest man on earth has ensconced himself in the White House at the president's side...Musk's growing involvement in the federal government’s business has raised questions about potential conflicts with his own companies...

"Public Citizen...calculated the administration halted or moved to dismiss investigations against 89 corporations, including Musk’s companies, across multiple federal agencies."

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London Housing Association Operator Peabody Adds Northgate Electric Micromobility Vehicle To Fleet To Boost Sustainability

27 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"By adding the electric cargo bike, the housing association aims to halve the time caretakers spend travelling between homes in the Earl's Court area of West London...The electric cargo bike has a range of approximately 25 miles on a single charge...

"Northgate provided the cargo bike under a four-year long-term hire contract, which includes battery charging. The operating cost is approximately half that of the smaller diesel vans currently used by Peabody in London."

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EV Battery Swapping Tie-Up Between Ample And Mitsubishi To Start In Japan

27 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"Utilising its cutting-edge battery-swapping technologies, Ample hopes to improve commercial EV charging infrastructure and support Tokyo's aggressive goal of a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

"Its proprietary technology allows its batteries to be swapped over in just five minutes for as little as $13.00...compact stations, which can be deployed within days, provide a practical solution for businesses transitioning to electric fleets..."

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Researchers Take Tesla And BYD Batteries Apart And Find A clear Winner

27 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"Tesla has always bet on innovation, but its Asian rivals have preferred practicality and efficiency over constant innovation...BYD’s Blade Battery uses LFP (lithium iron phosphate) technology. This chemistry is not new, but it is very effective: although its energy density is lower than that of the NCM (nickel-cobalt-manganese) used by Tesla, its lifespan is longer, it’s safer, more stable, and, above all, cheaper to produce."

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NASA Scientist Reveals The One Thing That Convinced Her Conservative Father That Climate Change Is Real

24 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

NASA scientist Dr. Kate Marvel appeared on TikTok podcast explaining that her despite her credentials, her conservative father refused to acknowledge the existence of climate change, until he began to recognise its impact on capitalism in the form of rising insurance costs.

"The fact that every insurance company has climate scientists on staff, and insurance companies are all pricing in climate risk...if capitalism says it's real, it's real.

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A Possible Way To Generate Electricity Using Earth's Rotational Energy

24 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"...team have been toying with the idea of generating electricity using the Earth's rotation and its magnetic field...That paper was met with criticism...The researchers wondered what would happen if this cancelation was prevented and the voltage was instead captured...They found that 18 microvolts of electricity were generated across the cylinder...strongly suggesting that it was due to the energy from the Earth's rotation."

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Mercedes' Solid-State Battery Hits the Road

24 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"Mercedes is partnering with an American company called Factorial Energy to develop the new battery pack that it says will give you at least 22 percent more range than current lithium-ion batteries...EQS 450+ with the new solid-state technology is clocking an EPA estimated 527 miles of range compared with the EPA’s estimate of 339 miles of range using conventional lithium batteries. Factorial's "Solstice" all-solid-state batteries features a lithium-metal anode, storing more energy than traditional graphite anodes."

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Breaking Boundaries: The Risks and Opportunities of V2X in the EV Era

24 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"V2X enables communication between EVs and their surroundings - whether it be vehicle-to-grid (V2G), vehicle-to-home (V2H), vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), or vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I).

"V2X is fundamentally changing how we interact with transportation and power infrastructure...Studies show that widespread adoption of V2G could reduce peak electricity demand by up to 20%...potentially saving households up to $1,000 annually in energy costs."

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The Segway Initiated A Wave Of Micromobility Startups. What's Next?

22 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"..the micromobility sector aims to learn from the mistakes of its past and ride a fresh wave of interest in solutions that can help people get from Point A to Point B without a car.

"...the next big winner in micromobility does not exist today. That company has yet to be built...a product that would in many ways represent the sector’s promises and failures: the Segway... Ridepanda's platform offers a curated selection of bikes and scooters on a subscription basis."

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French Aircraft Startup Aiming To Build The World's First Hydrogen-Powered Electric Business Jet

22 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

Beyond Aero is aiming to deliver the BYA-1 by 2030...offices in Paris, Toulouse, and Los Angeles, recently secured $20 million in funding for its hydrogen-powered jet.

"The BYA-1 business jet has been designed to carry six passengers and will have a range of 800 nautical miles (1,480 km), meaning it will be able to handle most European flight routes."

The recently unveiled design suggests it will be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell driving electric ducted fans"

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Mazda Dedicated EV Platform Spawning First Model In 2027

22 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"EZ-6 electric sedan...EPA1 [platform] is sourced from Chinese automaker Changan...Mazda is now developing its own dedicated EV platform, which is set to debut in 2027... the typical skateboard-style design with a flat battery pack housed in the vehicle floor... It will use batteries with cells developed in partnership with Panasonic.

"...a series plug-in hybrid option may be developed, featuring a gas engine - possibly a small rotary design - as a range extender."

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