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Plugged In: A Lasagna-Lover's Guide to EV Battery Cell Anatomy

28 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

We "say food is fuel, which turns out to be a perfect metaphor for understanding how electric vehicle batteries work - they're built like lasagna.

"In our current battery design, each module holds 24 battery cells, technically called pouch form factor cells - our 24 servings of lasagna...The key to good lasagna is keeping the ricotta and sauce from mixing into a gooey mess...while in a battery cell, a thin polymer separator keeps the cathode and anode materials apart."

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SiriNor's Groundbreaking Electric Jet Engine: No Fossil Fuels, Just Pure Electric Power

28 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"SiriNor's engine represents a breakthrough in non-combustion jet propulsion. Unlike traditional turbines that rely on burning jet fuel, this system uses electricity to power tip-mounted motors around a central fan, effectively driving airflow through the engine.

"The aircraft likely to adopt these engines first will be in the 9- to 30-seat range - suitable for regional hops of 500 to 900 kilometers."

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These Countries Are Electrifying Their Bus Fleets the Fastest

27 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"Buses - including city, coach and school buses - make up approximately 5% of global transport carbon dioxide emissions. Electrifying the bus fleet could also provide a model for electrifying trucks, which make up about a quarter of transport emissions.

"Five countries - China, the Netherlands, Finland, Switzerland and Denmark - are already setting an example by growing their electric bus sales from less than 6% to more than 60%..."

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Administration's Attack On EV Charging Just Suffered A Major Setback

27 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"A US District Court judge in Washington State has ruled that the feds must un-freeze roughly $1 billion in funding...while funds were available for all states, only 16 filed suit...alleged that the funding freeze was illegal... California Attorney General Rob Bonta called [the Administration's] move "unconstitutional"...California looks forward to continuing to vigorously defend itself from this executive branch overreach..."

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This New Electric Foiling Boat Looks Like An Old-School F1 Car And Handles Like A Motorbike

27 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"A wide grille-style bow and fuselage cockpit are the key F1-styling features and once it is foiling it looks for all the world like F1 throwback on stilts.

"The advantage of hydrofoils is that they offer much less water resistance, once a craft is going fast enough to create the required lift from the wings under water...

"FoilOne are not alone in heading down the hydrofoil route and the market for eclectic, foiling motor boats is in the on-the-water cost will likely be closer to €120,000"

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The Reality Check on E-Bike Resale Values

27 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"According to BikeExchange data from 2024, used e-bikes typically retain 40–70% of their original price, depending on condition, battery life, and brand reputation. My Trek e-bike, which I bought for $2,800, ended up selling for $1,950 after some negotiation.

"That's about 70% of the original price...key factor wasn't just the bike's condition - it was the brand recognition and the fact that the battery still held a strong charge after two years of regular use."

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These Innovative Electric Ferries Look Like Nothing Else On The Water

26 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

Candela CEO and founder Gustav Hasselskog claims that aside from the environmental advantages, the P-12 costs up to 90 per cent less to run, per seat, than a diesel equivalent.

"The P-12 has a range of 40 nautical miles...and can cruise at 25 knots, or 46 km/h....Sydney Harbour ferries typically have a maximum speed of 15 knots.

"Olympic gold medal-winning British sailor Iain Percy founded a company called Artemis that is also building foiling electric ferries."

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Global Electric Car Market to Hit $1,982 Trillion by 2032

26 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"The global electric car market is projected to experience robust growth over the forecast period, fueled by government regulations and incentives promoting electric vehicle adoption, advancements in charging infrastructure, and increasing environmental awareness.

"According to Coherent Market Insights (CMI), the global electric car market size is expected to grow more than 4.6 times...Based on range, 150-300 miles segment will likely hold a prominent share of 57.7% in 2025."

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Hydrogen Beech Bonanzas ?

26 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

Stralis Aircraft, an Australian startup founded in 2021, has set its sights on decarbonizing the aviation industry through the development of hydrogen-electric propulsion (HEP) systems. The company claims that HEP systems have the potential to fly 10 times farther than battery-electric alternatives while operating at 50% lower costs than fossil fuel-powered aircraft."

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Record Global EV Growth: Key Takeaways from Recent Outlooks

26 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

Global EV adoption is expanding, with emerging economies embracing electrification. As the EV market grows, affordable charging options and infrastructure become increasingly essential. Government policies play a crucial role in encouraging EV adoption and supporting the transition to electric transportation. Automakers are adapting to these trends by shifting their focus towards EVs to meet changing consumer demands and regulatory requirements.

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Ethiopia Updates ICE Vehicle Import Ban To Include Imports of SKD & CKD Kits

23 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...ban was not some futuristic target for 2030 or 2035. It was an immediate ban on the import of ICE cars. Ethiopia's motivation? A high fossil fuel import bill of over US$5 billion a year...Energy security and self-sufficiency were other major drivers.

"...the government feels there is no more need to continue to support the local assembly of ICE vehicles. Several reports state that there are now tens of thousands of electric cars in Ethiopia."

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World's Biggest Hydrogen Taxi Operator Goes All Electric, Blames High Costs

23 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

Paris-based Hype "was the official taxi operator for last year's Paris Olympics...announced, with great fanfare, a deal with mining giant Anglo American for a major expansion of hits hydrogen fuel cell taxis, which included Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo vehicle...Hype had blamed high hydrogen costs on a 'form of oligopoly' by incumbent hydrogen producers and distributors TotalEnergies and Air Liquide."

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