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In 50 Years, Will E-Bikes Have Served Their True Purpose?

19 May 2023 | Synopsis

"For the sake of our planet, let's hope so

"As of 2021, electric bikes have been outpacing global EV and hybrid auto sales, and a study by Deloitte estimates that by 2023, there will be roughly 300 million e-bikes around the world

"In the best-case scenario of what e-bikes could do for urban policy planning, consider this: in 50 years, cities and suburbs could be brimming with wide and protected bike lanes running parallel to the sidewalk."

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China Overtakes Japan As World's Top Car Exporter

19 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Officials figures released in the last week show China exported 1.07 million vehicles in the period, up 58% compared to the first quarter of 2022.

"At the same time Japan's vehicle exports stood at 954,185, after edging up 6% from a year earlier...According to China's General Administration of Customs, China exported 3.2 million vehicles in 2022, compared to Germany's 2.6 million vehicle exports."

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Take A Look At North America's First Hydrogen-Powered Train, Which Emits Only Water And Will Start Service In Quebec This Summer

19 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The hydrogen train runs thanks to fuel cells - battery-like systems that don't require recharging...The train will be operated by rail service Train De Charlevoix, and people traveling on the picturesque route along the St. Lawrence River will be able to get an innovative, hydrogen-fueled ride starting June 9.

"Alstom first started running two of its bright blue Coradia iLint trains in Europe in 2018, and it has delivered 41 more since then."

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New 1st-In-Nation Electric Vehicle Charging Report Shows High Usage & Reliability At Curbside Plugs Across NYC

19 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The report shows the number of charging sessions grew steadily month to month as new chargers were brought into service, more than doubling between January 2021 and December 2022, and that the 100 chargers installed under the pilot remained remarkably resilient, remaining in operation 99.9% of the time.

"During the pilot evaluation period, between July 2021 and December 2022, DOT recorded 49,250 charging sessions among 7,200 unique users."

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Owner Reveals 2018 Tesla Model 3 Battery Health After 100K Miles

19 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Fressler purchased his Model 3 in 2018; a Long Range dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software....When his car was new...a full charge indicated a range of 309 miles, nearly identical to the 2018 version's 310-mile EPA-estimated range... Model 3's screen now 290 miles range on a full charge...the battery still holds 94 percent of the original capacity...plugs in his car at his home charger overnight, instead of frequenting a DC fast charger/Tesla Supercharger."

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Grant Sinclair Releases Pics And Specs of Production-Version Iris eTrike

18 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Like other velomobiles, [the Iris] is claimed to be more aerodynamic than a traditional bicycle, thus allowing it to reach higher speed...The Iris rolls on carbon wheels (24-inch in front, 26-inch in the back) clad in puncture-proof Tannus cargo bike tires.

"The rider's pedaling power is augmented by their choice of a 250, 500 or 750-watt mid-drive motor...The Iris eTrike is available now for a special preorder price of £4,999... Press Release

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Why Some Companies Want You To Rent the Battery In Your EV

18 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Instead of owning the batteries that power our EVs, some companies want to rethink our relationship and are pushing batteries as a service. Pay a monthly subscription fee, and you could consistently change out the nearly-spent batteries powering your vehicle for fresh ones in swapping stations.

"If...you prefer to lease the [75kWh] battery [from Nio] you'll pay just under $50,000 up front, plus a monthly [subscription] fee of $135..."

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BMW Just Revealed An Electric Hydrofoil Boat At the Cannes Film Festival

18 May 2023 | Synopsis

'The Icon'...is a collaboration between BMW and boat maker TYDE... six battery packs for energy, totaling 240 kWh. This energy is put to use via two 134-horsepower electric motors that BMW says will allow the boat to hit a maximum speed of 30 knots...The Icon can travel approximately 62 miles on a full charge...the boat is a hydrofoil design...reduces the energy required to clip through the water by by up to 80% versus a conventional boat design."

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Why So Many EV Chargers in America Don't Work

18 May 2023 | Synopsis

Bloomberg Quicktake video looks at charger manufacturers' efforts to improve the reliability of their chargers and their networks; in ChargePoint's case, as featured in the video, rigorous environmental and use testing. For US drivers to change to electric cars, the network, as being encouraged by federal rules and incentives, they need to have confidence public chargers will work when and where they are needed."

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Panasonic Plans Multiple New Battery Factories In North America By 2030

18 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The company, whose energy unit makes batteries for Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), seeks to boost its auto battery capacity to 200 gigawatt hours per year by March 2031, about four times its level at the end of March...Panasonic plans to build at least two new factories for 4680 battery production in North America by 2030...Panasonic has yet to decide where in North America it will add the production capacity."

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