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Switzerland Killed Study Proving Upgrading To An Electric Car Is Good For The Environment

20 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...due to the high environmental impact of manufacturing a new vehicle, some are debating whether it's possibly better to drive your old beater until it completely falls apart rather than buying a new EV

"...the report landed in fall 2024, the verdict was clear: replacing over 90% of existing petrol/diesel cars with an equal-sized EV would save CO₂ immediately...

"Now, they didn't want them to have that information?"

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Want A Chinese EV: There's a Tiny Loophole, But It Won't Be Easy or Cheap

20 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"The article by Aarian Marshall explains that while massive tariffs and regulatory hurdles make it nearly impossible to import a mass-market Chinese electric vehicle (EV) into the US, a niche and complex loophole exists for wealthy enthusiasts: the "Show or Display" exemption.

"...method is not a viable pathway for making Chinese EVs widely available to American consumers but serves as a fascinating case study in trade policy..."

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Tesla Has To Replace Computer In ~4 Million Cars Or Compensate Their Owners

20 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"In 2016, Tesla claimed that all its vehicles in production going forward have “all the hardware necessary for full self-driving capability."

"...in January 2025, Musk finally admitted that HW3 computers are not powerful enough to achieve unsupervised self-driving capability... there’s a strong argument to be made that Tesla needs to replace computers in all HW3 cars or at the very least, compensate the owners..."

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Inside Ford's Plan To Outfox China's EV Companies

19 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"The Blue Oval is still working the game from behind the curtain with a cheap EV platform on the horizon...Ford says its affordable EV won't just be cheap, it'll cost the same to build as China's top hits...the automaker is coming out swinging with its low-cost EV platform...Eight, to be specific, including pickups, crossovers, and...maybe even sedans.

"Ford intends to match the cost structure of leading Chinese players. That means not just battery pricing, but full system cost from chassis and thermal systems to inverters and electronics."

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American College of Surgeons Issues Statement on Electric Bicycle Safety and Injury Prevention

19 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

The ACS Committee on Trauma supports the development and enforcement of policies at the local, state, and federal levels to ensure the safe use of electric bicycles and prevent avoidable injuries...The rate of electric bicycle injuries is increasing annually...Over 20,000 people are injured while riding electric bicycles annually with approximately 3,000 individuals requiring hospitalization..."

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Electric Formula-4 Boat Goes Live

19 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...a fully electric Formula-4 race boat...serves as a demonstrator for a newly developed electrification kit...The all-electric F4 will reduce noise and vibration, eliminate emissions, lower the sport’s carbon footprint and drastically reduce ongoing fuel and maintenance costs, making professional powerboat racing more accessible and attractive for emerging talent.

"Engineered to deliver high performance at 48 V, the propulsion system is designed as a retrofit for existing combustion outboard-powered F4 race boats."

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How The MBTA Move To Electric Buses Could Also Help Power The Grid

19 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...the upcoming bus electrification presents even more expansive opportunities...we can go even further than cleaning up the air in our neighborhoods: When the buses of Greater Boston go fully electric, there is a unique chance to capitalize on this moment of technological transition

"We can reap even broader benefits from switching to electric buses by making the bus garages (“depots” in transit speak) into 'energy hubs'..."

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After the Age of the Automobile: The Quiet Reinvention of Parking Garage Architecture

18 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"The 20th-century parking temple is giving way to hybrid spaces that prioritize people over cars."

"...car-based planning and design that reigned in the 20th century has been significantly reevaluated in the 21st century...Some architects and developers are now opting to eliminate parking altogether where zoning regulations allow, encouraging micromobility and public transportation.

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Dragonfly Hydrogen Plane Taxis Into Aviation History with World-First Airport Refueling in Le Mans

18 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"The four-seater aircraft, powered by 12 hydrogen fuel cells, is now preparing for its first test flights in early 2026, with commercialization aimed for 2027... The Dragonfly...offering zero-emission flight with a range of 700 km and exceptionally low noise levels

"During the demonstration, the aircraft taxied autonomously to a hydrogen refueling station...validated key operational elements, including the fuel system, refueling infrastructure, and aircraft systems integration."

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Volkswagen Subsidiary Unveils Futuristic Bus Concept With Incredible Features

18 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...MAN, a bus-making subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is developing an electric bus that will have an estimated driving range of up to 403 miles on a full charge...this zero-emissions bus will have room for up to 61 passengers and their luggage.

"The battery pack will have a capacity of 356 to 536 kilowatt-hours...the coach's maximum 375 kW rate...will make it an ideal vehicle for shuttle services, workplace transportation...city trips."

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UNC Chapel Hill Scientists Develop Game-Changing Method To Transform Old Tires Into Epoxy Resins

18 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"Every year, more than 274 million tires get scrapped in the United States alone....Current tire recycling methods rely on pyrolysis, a high-temperature process that generates harmful substances such as benzene and dioxins

"The process works at temperatures from 95-122 degrees Fahrenheit in water-based solutions...Epoxy resins made from this recycled tire material showed strength similar to commercial resins..."

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Tilting Electric 4-Wheeler Zips Through Traffic Like A Motorcycle

17 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"Back in 2014, French e-mobility company AEMotion set out to "combine the agility of a motorcycle with the safety profile of a four-wheeled vehicle...This latest creation adopts a motor-only approach for a top speed of 115 km/h (71.5 mph), has a maximum lean angle of 35 degrees and is steered using a handlebar rather than a wheel.

...fixed battery...good for up to 200 km (124 miles) per charge, plus swappable battery units..."

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