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The Country's Most EV-Friendly Metro Areas for Housing Renters

11 Apr 2023 | Synopsis

"...the availability of EV charging infrastructure varies widely depending on geographic location. Out of the top 10 U.S. metros for electric-vehicle friendliness, California metros make up more than half of the spots

"...27% of renters said they were interested in EV charging stations, and respondents said they would pay $28.12 more per month for them...4.7% of multifamily residential buildings nationwide offer EV charging stations as an amenity."

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Americans Aren't Loving EVs Yet - Less Than Half Say Their Next Car Will Be Electric

11 Apr 2023 | Synopsis

"About 4 in 10 U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to switch, but the history-making shift from the country's century-plus love affair with gas-driven vehicles still has a ways to travel.

"...only 19% of U.S. adults say it's 'very' or 'extremely' likely they would purchase an electric vehicle the next time they buy a car, according to the poll...Six in 10 said the high cost is a major reason they wouldn't and about a quarter cited it as a minor reason."

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The Rising Chorus of Renewable Energy Skeptics

11 Apr 2023 | Synopsis

We are going to have to dramatically downsize the dream of a future in which we replace 150-year-old fossil fuel infrastructure with 'clean energy' by 2050.

"...the world needs a better plan to avoid collapse other than replacing one unsustainable fossil fuel system with another intensive mining system powered by even more extreme energies..One of the great lies of modern technological society is that of endless mineral abundance."

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Climate Misinformation Is On The Rise - Can We "Reduce The Binary?"

11 Apr 2023 | Synopsis

"Misinformation campaigns, backed by...'well-funded actors, exploiting marketing techniques, and networks of power,' are actively seeding doubt and denial over climate science and solutions.

"The Climate Action against Disinformation (CAAD) coalition is working to shatter the illusion of climate mythology...CAAD is a comprised of 50+ organizations..[committing to rebutting] misleading and false content that perpetuates false narratives..."

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Seventeen States Could Accelerate U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales To 75% By 2050

10 Apr 2023 | Synopsis

"California's Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule could dramatically accelerate electric vehicle (EV) deployment...Seventeen states - nearly 38% of the U.S. car market - are contemplating or have already adopted these standards.

"Section 177 of the Clean Air Act gives California the authority to set stronger standards than those set by the EPA, and allows other states to adopt California’s standards...if all 17 states adopt ACC II, more than 75% of all cars on the road could be electric by then."

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EV-to-Grid Charging Is Complicated, But California Is Gearing Up to clear the Way

10 Apr 2023 | Synopsis

"The enormous battery packs people already have in their electric vehicles, and the California Senate is discussing a bill that is hoping to cut through the red tape associated with V2G (vehicle-to-grid) charging.

"...a 50 kWh battery pack kept at 50% charge, and that they all volunteer to deliver power to the grid until they hit 20%, we would have 15 kWh available per vehicle, times a million...V2G isn’t going to be the solution to end all discussion about power management."

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The Secret Behind The Increasing Popularity of E-Bikes That You Don't Know

10 Apr 2023 | Synopsis

"According to NPD Group, a market research firm, e-bike sales in the United States increased 145% in 2020 compared to the previous year. Moreover, e-bikes will account for nearly a third of all bicycles sold globally by 2023.

"From word of mouth to convenience and versatility, e-bikes have made new-age activity and daily mobility easy and fast...the recent surge in fuel pricing has also helped the e-bike community’s growth."

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Britain's Tesco Installs EV Charging Points At 600th Store

10 Apr 2023 | Synopsis

"The installation at the supermarket chain's store on the remote Scottish island of Orkney, is the culmination of a programme which has seen more than 2,500 EV charging bays installed at 600 Tesco stores across the UK over the last three years.

"Pod Point installing the retailers’ first set of 75kW charging units, on a trial basis, to complement the existing 7kW, 22kW and 50kW units across the Tesco estate."

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Origami-Inspired Stilride 1 Electric Scooter Is Manufactured Using Sustainable Construction Processes

10 Apr 2023 | Synopsis

"Stilride 1 electric scooter is since it's made by folding a single piece of stainless steel...Not only is the two-wheeler a piece of art but also environmentally conscious since it's made using a sustainable construction process....The ride...seems like the offspring of a Vespa and electric guitar, will eventually be custom manufactured in Stockholm and is all set for 2024 delivery to the clients for a price tag of $16,500...air-cooled 8kW hub...hurls the ride to a top speed of 60 mph...the 5.1 kWh battery can squeeze 75 miles on a single charge"

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Transforming the Grid With Electric Vehicles

09 Apr 2023 | Synopsis

"...Electric vehicles can help buffer the grid but policies and regulations are needed along with compensation mechanisms...a tipping point for EVs in becoming mainstream consumer offerings is steadily approaching.

"While basic load growth is good for the sector, the uneven distribution of that growth within a specific location or at a specific time of day could prove burdensome for utilities...Thanks for advances in artificial intelligence and software platforms, EVs can represent solutions..."

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