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A New Study Maps the EV Transition Through a Justice Lens

18 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"..the researchers found that even with a switch to electric vehicles, more than half of low-income households would still spend more than 4% of income on transportation energy...That proportion rises to more than three-quarters if home charging is unavailable

...to reduce these disparities, policymakers should subsidize charging infrastructure, work to reduce electricity costs, and make public transit, cycling, and car sharing more accessible"

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Here Are All the Used EVs That Qualify For the New $4,000 IRS Tax Credit

18 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"...revised terms in the Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Biden, federal tax credits have been extended and include revamped benefits for used EV purchases...as long as they fit certain criteria.

"Used EVs no see revised terms that offers a credit equal to 30% percent of the sale price (up to $4,000).

...revised terms outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act...enable the extension of federal tax credits for new EV purchases through the next decade."

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These Next Generation Wind Turbines Double Up As EV Chargers

18 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"..designed and manufactured by US-based Kohilo Wind...the Wingardium [next generation of wind energy turbines arises from its] vision is for renewable energy that is clean, stable, on-demand, constant, and which can be operated via a ‘smart grid’ anywhere in the world.

"...Cyclone Vertical Axis Turbine...can produce both electricity and hydrogen...this simultaneous production of two energy forms, enables a constant power output regardless of wind speed."

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China's CATL and US-based UL Solutions Join Forces to Advance Battery Safety and Performance

18 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"...MOU for strategic cooperation to help create safer deployment and use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electric vehicle batteries.

"Once achieving WTDP designation by UL Solutions, CATL will be entitled to conduct WTDP tests at its test facilities under the supervision of UL Solutions personnel.

"Both parties will also leverage their expertise to carry out in-depth cooperation in further exploring lithium-ion battery safety.."

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World's First Ammonia-Electric Semi Packs As Much Energy As the Tesla

18 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

Amogy claims its ammonia-based hydrogen fuel cell has a system-level energy density 5X higher than batteries.

"...total stored net electric energy' of 900 kWh simply means...enough ammonia on board to theoretically store 900 kWh, it doesn't mean 900 kWh will reach the motors. There'll be losses in the onboard ammonia cracking reactors...purification stages...use in the fuel cell...further losses at the fuel cell stage."

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Here's the Real Story Behind Tesla's 'Staged' 2017 Self-Driving Video

18 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"The video showed a Model X driving by itself around the Bay Area for a few miles - navigating some stop signs and traffic lights before entering Tesla’s parking lot.

"...media reports are coming out with headlines about Tesla having “staged” or “faked” the video...reports are all based on the testimony of...director of Autopilot software at Tesla...Tesla used 3D mapping on a predetermined route to create the video..."

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11 Hidden Costs of Owning an Electric Car

17 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"While electric cars may bring significant cost-cutting and eco-friendly breakthroughs in the long term, the teething period could also carry a few extra expenses.

"When new technology first hits the market, prices tend to be high before settling down...Electric cars are better for the environment than fossil fuel-powered vehicles and will eventually be good for your wallet, too..."

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China's Carmakers Outstrip Foreign Brands In Its Electric Vehicle Boom

17 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"Fast-growing companies such as BYD, XPeng, Li Auto and Nio are increasingly favoured by consumers.

"The biggest winners from what is becoming a new golden age for China's auto industry...are a clutch of fast-growing local companies.

"The pace of growth means China is on the cusp of hitting 50 per cent of car sales to be EVs by end of 2025."

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The Chart That Explains Why Electric Cars May Never Pay for Themselves

17 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"If you drive 100,000km this year, you could pay off a $20,000 EV price premium in one year on fuel savings alone...The average Australian drives 13,400 km/year.

"...fuel savings aren't the only benefit of owning an EV. You can see the chart above as worst-case scenario. If you get other benefits...

"..we eventually need to swap out EVs for petrol cars, should the government step in? The answer is probably yes."

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Hertz and Uber Announce Deployment of 25,000 Tesla and Polestar EVs in Europe

17 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"Hertz and Uber today announced a European expansion to their successful North American partnership through which Hertz will make up to 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) available to Uber drivers in European capital cities by 2025. A wide range of suitable EVs will be on offer, including vehicles from Tesla and Polestar.

"The deal should significantly increase the number of electric vehicles on Uber's ridesharing fleet across Europe..."

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