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ZeroAvia Crash Investigation Complete: It Wasn't the Hydrogen

12 Jul 2022 | Synopsis

"The problem...was that when the battery system was switched off and power to the propeller was cut, the airflow through the prop begin driving it, causing the electric motors to begin acting as generators.

"As ZeroAvia expanded the flight envelope to test higher speeds, the voltage generated by the free-wheeling prop increased to a point where it triggered the overvoltage protection on the inverter, shutting the system down."

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Chevrolet Bolt EV to Disappear from Lineup as New Technology Rolls Out

12 Jul 2022 | Synopsis

"Will Bolt be in our portfolio 'x' numbers of years from now? No, it won’t..."

"GM...will add at least four new EVs to Chevrolet in the next few years: The 2024 Silverado EV, 2024 Blazer EV, an Equinox EV and an electrified Corvette. Cadillac is rolling out the 2023 Lyriq SUV now, GMC has the 2022 Hummer pickup out and Buick will also get an EV in the next few years."

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The EV Charging Industry Has a Maintenance Problem

12 Jul 2022 | Synopsis

"...recent reports that 20 to 25 percent of the chargers installed in the last eight years are non-operational.

"EV station pain points include deferred maintenance, absent operators, decommissioned software, putting stickers over the operating/payment instructions and broken charging wands."

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Four Valuable Lessons I learned Taking a Road Trip In an Electric Car

11 Jul 2022 | Synopsis

"Many people contemplating electric cars for the first time wonder about EV range for out-of-town trips. We wanted to know first-hand how to reach enough chargers along a busy East Coast corridor and then climb winding mountain roads to see how it affects range. We also wanted to experience how hot weather affects battery range and what, if any, charger difficulties we may encounter..."

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Motor Workshops Face Uncertain Future as Singapore Moves Towards Electric Vehicles

11 Jul 2022 | Synopsis

"The Singapore Motor Workshop Association (SMWA) said about 50 to 60 per cent of its roughly 2,000 members have indicated they could shut down once EVs fully roll out.

"Many of these traditional workshops specialise solely in servicing ICE vehicles, which require a number of maintenance tasks at various age or mileage milestones in their lifetime."

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Engineering, Sales Dominate Among Job Functions as Employment Shoots Up in EV Sector: Report

11 Jul 2022 | Synopsis

"Leading electric vehicle (EV) companies hired 2,236 employees over the last six months with engineering dominating among functions in the job roles offered..."

"Among skills, engineers are required to have cross functional knowledge of electrical, electronics, mechanical, software, chemical, material, thermal, energy science..."

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When Will Gas Prices Come Down to Earth? You May Not Like the Answer

11 Jul 2022 | Synopsis

"Republicans blame Joe Biden, Democrats blame Big Oil, the Greens would like us to convert to bicycles, and in northern Connecticut, Ralph Nader is laughing at everyone. What's happening with record-high gas prices is simple and yet so complex that not one single actor deserves all the blame. Let's dive into the crude world of gasoline."

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Homegrown Indian Solar Company Wants to Build an Electric Car at WagonR's Price

11 Jul 2022 | Synopsis

Gensol Engineering has acquired an unnamed US-based electric vehicle manufacturing start-up which will provide it the technology for making an entry level electric car...It did not reveal the name of the US company or the price it paid for the acquisition.

"Currently, the cheapest electric car on Indian roads is the Tata Tigor which costs at least Rs 12.4 lakh..."

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How to Keep Your Electric Car's Battery Healthy

10 Jul 2022 | Synopsis

"Keeping a battery healthy means it can store more power, which directly translates to driving range. A battery in top condition will have a longer lifespan, is worth more if you decide to sell, and won’t need to be recharged as often."

"Fortunately keeping your battery healthy is quite simple, requiring a little vigilance and only a pinch of effort."

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8 Things We Now Know About Maserati's First All-Electric SUV, The Grecale Folgore

10 Jul 2022 | Synopsis

"...while Maserati isn't the first to hop aboard the EV train, they sure have taken their time to study the market and technological trends while developing the...Grecale Folgore [which] is still quite a bit into the future, expected to be launched in 2024.

"...Maserati confirmed that the EV will be powered by a 105 kWh battery pack. Maserati even announced that the Grecale Folgore would make over 1200 horsepower."

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