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30 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
Rivian's electric delivery vans are gaining traction, with about 35,000 now in active service with Amazon. While Amazon remains a key investor, Rivian has opened sales to other commercial buyers - marking a strategic shift beyond exclusivity. The vans join Rivian's ALSO e-bike startup venture, including its quadracycle delivery platform, expanding its footprint in sustainable last-mile logistics and signaling broader ambitions in urban mobility30 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
Inductive wireless charging is transforming public transportation by enabling electric buses to charge while stopped or driving, eliminating range anxiety and maximizing uptime. Although challenges such as high installation costs and establishing standardized systems remain, wireless charging is considered a critical enabler for a zero-emission transit future.30 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
Transport for Humans by Rory Sutherland and Pete Dyson argues that transportation should prioritize human psychology over speed and efficiency. The book explores how perceived time, emotional comfort, and intuitive design shape travel satisfaction more than engineering metrics. With insights from behavioral science, it urges planners to "travel smarter, not faster" by designing systems that feel better, not just move quicker.29 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
Researchers dismantled Tesla and BYD EV batteries and found notable differences. Tesla's battery showed high energy density and modular design, while BYD's blade battery offered superior thermal stability and safety features. The study highlights trade-offs between performance and safety, suggesting that future EV battery innovation will depend on balancing energy output with durability and fire resistance.28 Oct 2025 | Synopsis
Chinese EV maker NIO has surpassed 90 million battery swaps, just 100 days after hitting 80 million. With over 100,000 swaps daily and 4.75 billion kWh dispensed, its network now powers the equivalent of 2.37 million households annually. NIO expects to reach 100 million swaps by January 2026. The company also delivered a record 87,071 vehicles in Q3 2025, with cumulative deliveries nearing 873,000.
30 Oct 2025 |
Three boxy EVs - BYD Racco, Nissan Sakura, and Honda Super-One - dominated the 2025 Tokyo Auto Show, each embracing Japan's kei car tradition with electric innovation. BYD eyes global markets, while Sakura and Super-One remain Japan-focused. U.S. entry would require upgrades in safety, speed, and tech. Their compact charm and urban utility signal a strategic shift in EV design - away from sleek sameness and toward character-driven mobility.
30 Oct 2025 |
Rory Sutherland argues that behavioral science is key to EV adoption. In the Everything Electric podcast with Imogen Bhogal, he explains that range anxiety is psychological, not technical, and that emotional reassurance matters more than battery size. He advocates for longer test drives, intuitive design, and incentives that reflect real human behavior. The interview challenges engineering-first thinking and urges empathy-driven policy to accelerate the EV transition.
30 Oct 2025 |
Douglas McIntyre's video parrots RFK Jr.'s health claims about wind farms without evidence, echoing Trump-era attacks on renewables. By amplifying fringe concerns and ignoring scientific consensus, the video promotes misinformation that undermines climate policy and public trust. Wind energy is not the enemy - ignorance is.
29 Oct 2025 |
Urban Connect is a modular micromobility hub concept design-ed for dense, transit-rich cities, not unlike that designed by EV World founder and editor-in-chief in 2018. With secure docking, solar charging, and smart tech integration, these hubs support shared and private e-vehicles while boosting public transit use. Deployment costs range from $25K to $75K, with benefits including reduced emissions, improved public health, and expanded access.
29 Oct 2025 |
Voltaic Marine, an electric boat startup from Oregon, is relocating to Michigan after a $3M pre-seed round. Drawn by state grants and Detroit's manufacturing strength, the company will begin commercial production of its AEW24 wakeboat in 2026 with Detroit Manufacturing Systems and Kinetyc. The move reflects a broader trend: clean-tech firms prioritizing scalable infrastructure and policy support over coastal startup hubs.
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