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This 'Magical' Material Made Almost Entirely Of Air Can Stop EV Fires From Spreading

14 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"...researchers seem to have come up with a type of anti-fire aerogel that is made almost entirely of air and can keep the fire from spreading...new anti-fire aerogel isn't designed to stop the battery from catching on fire...stop the fire from spreading... causing the entire battery to explode.

Aspen aerogel "material is already being placed between the cells in EV batteries found inside certain vehicles made by Toyota, Honda, GM..."

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The Lifespan Of EV Batteries May Exceed Expectations By 40%

14 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"...study found a link between slower degradation and abrupt, brief EV accelerations. This went against the long-held beliefs of battery researchers...The batteries of electric vehicles subject to the normal use of real-world drivers - like heavy traffic, long highway trips, short city trips, and mostly being parked - could last about a third longer than researchers have generally forecast..."

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Rivian Powers Michigan's First Federally Funded NEVI EV Fast Charger

14 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"Located in the Meijer parking lot at 6200 South Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing, MI, the station features six DC fast chargers, including one that's trailer-friendly...Michigan is using its NEVI funds to install 40 DC fast charging stations

"This is just the start. Michigan is set to receive $110 million in NEVI funds through 2026 to roll out over 100 fast chargers statewide. Seven additional stations are already in the design phase and should be up and running by early 2025."

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E-Scooter, E-Bike Injuries Triple, Alcohol, Substances Cited: Teen Males Most Impacted

12 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"...the odds of alcohol and substance use were much higher among 10-17 year old riders..from 2019 to 2022...micromobility devices prompted 4020 emergency department visits out of a total of 1,331,871, of which 3700 were due to e-scooters and 320 due to e-bikes.

"Men and boys were more than 2.5 times as likely to have used alcohol and more than twice as likely to have used substances as women and girls."

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New Jersey Hits Electric Vehicle Milepost, Exceeding 200,000 Registrations

12 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"Nearly 208,000 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or EVs, are now registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, more than double the number of EVs registered in the state just two years ago.

"In 2016, there were 10,911 EVs registered in the state. This grew to 91,515 by the end of 2022. As of the most recent reporting available, the number of EVs in September of this year was 207,268, a doubling since 2022."

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Electric Cars Could Last Much Longer Than You Think

12 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"...secondhand prices for EVs have been plummeting, evidence is building that their batteries could last longer than the eight-year warranties...secondhand prices for EVs have been plummeting, evidence is building that their batteries could last longer than the eight-year warranties...

"data from fleet telematics company Geotab has revealed that battery depletion is much lower than originally predicted over time..."

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New Study Debunks Common Misconception About Economic Growth In Coming Decades: 'This Is A Significant Breakthrough'

12 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"A recent study published by researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany examined trends of air pollution and economic growth levels across 1,500 subnational regions...found that countries can continue experiencing economic growth while cutting back on harmful carbon pollution...Thirty percent of regions … have fully decoupled."

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The US Reaches Milestone Of 200,000+ Public EV Charging Ports

11 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"...US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Q3 2024 update on August 30 showed an increase in three months of around 9,000 ports to nearly 192,000 public EV charging ports.

"As of September 30, 2024, drivers can travel almost 58% of the busiest corridors in the country with a DC fast charger available every 50 miles, and by the end of 2025, that availability is expected to reach 70%."

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Scientists Make Breakthrough With Simple, Cost-Effective Method To Recycle Old Batteries: 'Holds Great Potential'

11 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"...rejuvenating baths can restore the crucial battery parts to nearly pristine conditions...the process includes cathode immersion in a replenishing solution that puts lithium ions back in the electrode, bringing it to its original state...

"The direct recycling of discarded electric vehicle batteries holds great potential for significantly reducing carbon emissions and establishing a circular resource economy."

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Largest Electric Aircraft Ever to Fly Will Take Off From New York Airport in 2025

11 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"The first true outing of the plane in the medium where it's supposed to operate aims to "validate the capabilities [of the] electric propulsion technology" that goes into the plane. A tech that hasn't been fully detailed...The undisclosed propulsion system of the demonstrator comprises four electric motors, each spinning a single propeller

"[Heart] has chosen the location from where it will send the machine into the sky for the first time: the Plattsburgh International Airport in New York."

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump: A Modern-Day Teapot Dome Scandal Waiting To Happen

11 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"One hundred years ago, a massive scandal over energy issues exposed the corrupt presidency of Warren G. Harding, discrediting his Republican administration...A similar but potentially even more profound energy scandal is now unfolding under the President-elect...Elon Musk, the world's richest man, got that way in part due to federal government help...the richest man in the world, who helped bankroll Trump's presidential campaign and who benefits from billions of dollars in federal contracts for SpaceX, is using that influence to undercut U.S. competitiveness in the key emerging manufacturing sector of electric vehicles."

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EV Battery Lifetime Is Longer In The Real World, Not The Lab

09 Dec 2024 | Synopsis

"Manufacturers can't spend 10 years confirming that a new model will last for 10 years, so battery lifetime is normally tested by charging and discharging rapidly through hundreds or thousands of cycles.

"We've not been testing EV batteries the right way...

"...real driving with frequent acceleration, braking that charges the batteries a bit, stopping to pop into a store, and letting the batteries rest for hours at a time, helps batteries last longer than we had thought based on industry standard lab tests."

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