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Tell Your Friends About EVs: Study Suggests Automakers Still Aren't Getting the Word Out

29 May 2022 | Synopsis

"The firm, in the study released Thursday, found that among those who had no personal experience with EVs, just 11% said they were 'very likely' to consider one. For those who had merely been a passenger in an EV, the portion 'very likely' doubled to 24%; and for those who had driven an EV, it rose to 34%.

"Across the survey, the 'very likely' portion of shoppers rose to 24%, up from 20% a year ago."

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The Total Cost of Owning an Electric Car Is Its Secret Weapon

29 May 2022 | Synopsis

"...electric cars are famously less expensive in terms of energy cost and maintenance costs -- they lack many of the systems that require maintenance on conventional cars -- and through government financial incentives that can bring down their effective sale price...

"Consumer Reports recently compared popular plug-in cars to their conventional counterparts and estimated that owners of full battery and plug-in hybrid cars incur only half the repair and maintenance costs of a conventional car and that those driving pure electric cars enjoy 60% savings in energy costs."

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TransOceanic Wind Transport Uses Sailboats to Sustainably Transport Products Overseas

29 May 2022 | Synopsis

"TOWT's current sailboats can only carry 35 tons, while the new cargo sailboat will hold 1,100 tonnes. By comparison, conventional container ships can handle loads of over 38,000 tonnes.

"Belco Coffee, one of TOWT's main clients, plans to transport at least 50% of its total coffee volume via sailboat by 2025."

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Gas Prices Are Rising. So Where Are the Electric Cars?

29 May 2022 | Synopsis

"...a tipping point is approaching when the average household will soon start paying more than 3 percent of their disposable income on gasoline purchases... That's the point when drivers will probably start seriously looking at cutting miles, carpooling and canceling vacations, and what had been an annoyance for many becomes a widespread economic problem."

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California, New Zealand Announce Climate Change Partnership

28 May 2022 | Synopsis

"...California and New Zealand [top officials] signed a pledge Friday agreeing to help fight climate change by sharing ideas and best practices, including how to put millions more electric vehicles on the road... The agreement doesn't commit either government to specific policies but outlines broad areas for cooperation.

"New Zealand is home to 5 million people compared to California's population of 39 million and has a much smaller economy. Both are experiencing the effects of climate change."

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The Mercedes Formula E Team Makes Electric Bikes Now

28 May 2022 | Synopsis

"The 'budget' Formula E Team eBike has a range of 40 miles and will hit 20mph thanks to its 250W motor and 7ah battery. The Silver Arrows eBike adds more battery, up to 17ah, which increases the range to 75 miles and the price to $4,500.

"The Sport eBike will set you back $4,950 and lives up to its name with a bigger 500W motor that helps power it on to a top speed of 25mph."

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Meet the Emirati Businesswoman Behind First UAE-Made Electric Car

28 May 2022 | Synopsis

"Dr Majida is the first Emirati woman with a practical doctorate in business administration in supply chain management and manufacturing from UAE University. Following her passion to be a pioneer of the industrial sector, she opened an automotive factory: Sandstorm Motor Vehicles Manufacturing."

The Al Damani DMV300 EV has top speed of 160 kmh and range of 405 km.

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All the EVs That Currently Qualify for the US Federal Tax Credit

28 May 2022 | Synopsis

"...these federal tax credits will not last forever, and they may have already expired for your vehicle. As the demand for electric vehicles increases, sales push certain manufacturers over the predetermined threshold of qualified sales… at least for now.

"This includes US automakers like Tesla (as well as GM and shortly Toyota), who topped over 200,000 qualified plug-in electrics sold a few years ago, and as a result no longer qualifies for any federal tax credit..."

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Great Wall Motors to Offer VW Beetle-like EV with Comfort of Women in Mind

27 May 2022 | Synopsis

"The Ora Ballet Cat, which is built with "ergonomics shaped around smaller female frames...Another feature of the Ora Ballet Cat is 'Warm Man Mode,' which was specifically added to provide comfort to drivers suffering from menstrual discomfort.

"The electric driving range is said to be in excess of 500 kilometres, with a top speed of 155km/h."

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More Car Buyers Ready to Consider EVs, But Lack of Charging Access Remains a Hurdle

27 May 2022 | Synopsis

"Almost a quarter (24%) of shoppers surveyed in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration Study being released Thursday say they are "very likely" to consider an EV for their next purchase or lease...

"That's a 4% increase of those who are "very likely" to consider an EV compared with 2021, the first year of the study."

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