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Did Megawatt DC Fast Charging for EVs Just Inch Closer to Reality?

02 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) just dropped its J3400/2 standard, helping pave the way for 1,000-kW charging...The publication of SAE J3400/2 as an SAE International standard represents our confidence in the maturity of the 1,000-volt-capable NACS coupler for reliable and safe bidirectional power transfer...The new standard defines the physical architectural and mechanical specifications of the EV connector and vehicle charge port..."

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An Arms Race Is Slowly Brewing Among EV Trucks

02 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"In a short span of time, truck makers ranging from Scania to Volvo to Daimler have introduced two- and three-axle tractors and flatbed options, allowing fleets that feature trucks that perform repeatable, daily routes to go electric.

"The newly revealed 6x2 Volvo FH Aero Electric features 780 kWh worth of battery packs...Mercedes-Benz introduced its own long-distance electric semi dubbed eActros 600, with 600 kWh worth of battery capacity on board and a range of up to 310 miles."

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Bengaluru Airport Gets 24/7 EV Charging Station Powered By Second-Hand Car Batteries

02 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

This large-scale EV charging hub, developed through a partnership between BESCOM, the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) can charge 23 vehicles simultaneously... the station solar energy is stored in old car batteries and is highly sustainable...The hub near the airport includes a 45 KW solar power system and 100 KWH second...the new charging station will be most beneficial for cab operators.

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240 Ton Hitachi, ABB Electric Haul Truck Is Revolutionizing Japanese Operator's Mining

02 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...tech giants ABB, Hitachi, Komatsu, and Sumitomo are working together, developing a clever tech strategy that's slashed emissions across Japanese mining operations...Komatsu and Sumitomo have signed on as well, and the new haul trucks are doing their thing at the Kansanshi copper-gold mine in Zambia.

"IEA...projects that mineral demand from EVs will see 30x growth between 2020 and 2040, with demand for lithium and nickel growing 40x..."

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First-Ever Production Electric Honda Motorcycle Is Here ... If You Reside in China, That Is

01 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"The new Honda E-VO is available in dual- or triple-battery versions that feature either 4.1 or 6.2 kWh of battery capacity.... On the triple-pack version, riders can enjoy up to 170 km WMTC (about 105 miles) of riding. Recharging takes about 2.5 hours on a standard outlet or about 90 minutes on an L2

"Yes, this is a Chinese-market bike built by Honda’s Chinese Wuyang venture. No, we probably won’t ever get something like this in the US."

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Tesla to Lose 64 Superchargers On New Jersey Turnpike In Controversial Decision

01 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"NJTA also requested, with its decision not to renew with Tesla, that the company decommission all 64 Supercharger stalls, an unprecedented decision that will remove these plugs from the turnpike, making charging more scarce on the busy roadway.

"Tesla said it has been preparing for the potential that the Turnpike Authority would make this decision for three years by building 116 Superchargers nearby..."

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The Most Common Charging Problem With EVs and How to Avoid It

01 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

According to recent Consumer Reports survey "EV users experienced issues with public chargers about 20% of the time...the survey confirms screen issues accounted for 76% of hardware issues experienced at EV public charging stations.

"Payment issues are perhaps the most frustrating experience when it comes to charging electric vehicles...apps like PlugShare to help filter out charging stations where they'd potentially encounter issues."

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Driver of 2025 Toyota bZ4X Reports Paying About 1 Cent Per Mile For The Electricity: Is That Fair?

01 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...charges his bZ4X at home using Level 2 charging during off-peak hours...special EV utility rate plan that dramatically cuts the cost of electricity overnight...The contrast is clear. Some regions are seeing shockingly low charging costs, while others are stuck dealing with peak-hour pricing that eats into EV savings...If charging costs can be as low as 1 cent per mile for some and 25 cents per mile for others, are we creating a system where affordability is based purely on zip code or access to home infrastructure?

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Alpine's New All-Electric A110 Sports Car Will Be Even Lighter Than the Gas-Powered Edition

30 May 2025 | Synopsis

"The claimed lightness is the headline, though, for the simple reason that it’s difficult to make EVs light, given the weight of the massive batteries powering them...Horsepower numbers get eyeballs, but power-to-weight ratio is the real metric that engineers keep an eye on, along with weight distribution...the plan...is for Alpine to become a French version of Porsche...

"The next A110 will be lighter than a comparable car with a combustion engine but with no compromise in performance."

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China Auto Market Price War Stokes Fears Of Industry Shake-Out

30 May 2025 | Synopsis

"BYD price cuts, along with other developments, signal a potential tipping point, where weaker players can no longer sustain deepening losses from the downward spiral on prices...

"China's auto sector [is] in an unhealthy state, with pricing pressure hammering the bottom lines of car companies and suppliers. [Great Wall Motors chairman Wei Jianjun]... drew a parallel to Evergrande, the Chinese property developer that was liquidated last year"

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$7,000 Single-Seat Electric Car Revolutionizes Japan's EV Market

30 May 2025 | Synopsis

"KG Motors, a Japanese startup, has developed a small, affordable, one-seater electric car called the mibot. The vehicle aims to tackle Japan's narrow streets and aging population issues. With a range of 100 kilometers, a charging time of five hours, and a top speed of 60 kilometers per hour, the mibot is priced at $7,000.

"...mibot could kickstart Japan's electric vehicle market, which has lagged behind other countries in terms of EV adoption."

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I Drive a Lucid Air GT and Rivian R1S.. But Only One of Them Makes Sense for My 780-Mile Phoenix-to-Sausalito Trips

30 May 2025 | Synopsis

" I loosely follow the speed limit, between 70-80mph on I-10 and I-5...The Lucid can make it with 2 charging stops. But you need to plan carefully. I arrived in Sausalito (from Phoenix) with 2 charging stops..

"Phoenix to Sausalito trip in the R1S requires 3 (or even 4) charging stops...the Lucid is faster, saves a charge stop, and eats highway miles with grace..

"And Tesla? It's still the standard, mostly because everything around it, charging, software, the overall experience, just works."

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