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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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Exponent Energy's 1MW Charging Tech To Cut Electric Bus Costs By 30-40%

22 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"... allows for a 15-minute rapid charge, minimising downtime and enabling buses to operate with smaller, lighter batteries... technology will enable the use of smaller batteries sufficient for a 250 km range, compared to the larger 400 km range batteries previously required.

"Over 1,700 electric vehicles have utilised Exponent Energy's charging infrastructure, resulting in more than 350,000 completed charging sessions..."

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The Earliest Electric Car Is Older Than You Imagine

20 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"the populace must have been stunned when Andreas Flocken first pulled the divinely-monikered Elektrowagen into the streets of Coburg in late 1888...the horseless carriage must have looked like it was pulled along by magic...

"...Flocken ran out of power over 15 miles from home near the village of Redwitz...Elektrowagen weighed 900 pounds and achieved a blistering maximum speed of 9 mph.

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Judge Rules Nine Major Oil Companies Lied To The Public About Their Deadly Impacts: "Fraudulent Marketing Scheme"

20 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"...nine oil companies, including Exxon, Chevron, and Shell, may face a lawsuit in Puerto Rico based on an accusation that they suppressed clean energy initiatives and misled the public about the dangers of the changing climate

"Major victory for climate accountability. Such accountability is vital for everyone to understand how abusing the planet's resources is having devastating consequences."

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The Hidden Danger In eVTOL Flight: Spatial Disorientation

20 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"Spatial disorientation has been a deadly hazard since the dawn of aviation, and powered-lift aircraft pilots may be particularly vulnerable to it...ground-based simulators have a significant limitation: they cannot replicate real acceleration forces...rapid and substantial changes in acceleration can quickly trigger visual illusions and spatial disorientation...all powered-lift or eVTOL designs incorporate tilting rotors or wings to transition between flight modes, causing the thrust vector to change not only in magnitude but also in direction."

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