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New Research Dispels Electric Vehicle 'Range Anxiety'

30 May 2023 | Synopsis

An extensive study led by University of Delaware researchers with collaborators at Dalhousie University and Georgia Tech may help dispel some of this 'range anxiety' associated with EVs.

"...this study tells us is that there is a segment of the market - between 25% to 37% of the driving population - where EVs with smaller batteries, combined with community charging, can meet all of their driving trip needs."

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120-City Study: 22% Reduction In Urban Traffic Emissions In 15 years Without Quality of Life Decline Is Possible

30 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Subject to the condition that the quality of life is not allowed to decline in any of these cities, tailor-made climate policy in transport can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 22% in 15 years.

"MCC "researchers used the NEDUM calculation model...applied four approaches to climate policy in urban transport, namely fuel taxes, efficient cars, investments in public transport or climate-friendly urban development..."

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China's 'Senior Friendly' Electric Vehicles Face Uncertain Future As Bans Loom

30 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Many of the elderly use Lao Tou Le - which literally means "joy for the elderly" - for short-distance journeys...These unlicensed vehicles are easy to drive because of their low speed.

"The manufacturers of these vehicles are often small rural or township enterprises or even workshops, and there are no national standards for the vehicles' production, which leads to some having poor quality.

"Beijing will ban illegal electric three-wheelers and four-wheelers from hitting the road and entering public spaces such as squares and carparks starting 2024."

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For the First Time, More Money Is Going Into Solar Power Than Oil

30 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Since 2018, far more funding has been put into clean-energy development than into fossil fuels, and the gap continues to grow. Last year saw a record $2.8 trillion invested globally into energy sector, of which more than $1.7 trillion is dedicated to clean energy.

"For every dollar invested in fossil fuels, about 1.7 dollars are now going into clean energy. Five years ago, this ratio was one-to-one..."

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Everything You Need to Know About Electric Micro-cars, NEVs, LSVs, & Golf Carts On American Streets

30 May 2023 | Synopsis

Part 1 of a three-part series on these useful little vehicles. In today's segment, we’ll dive into the “what” and “why” of electric micro-cars...we'll set the stage for what could be the next big wave of tiny cars. In Parts 2 and 3 we’ll cover the legality of such vehicles and the options currently on the road.

"Their simpler design and smaller size also means that they generally cost much less than a traditional electric car, both to purchase and to charge."

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Germany-Based Vitesco Technologies Debuts EV Drive Unit Built Without Rare Earth Minerals

29 May 2023 | Synopsis

"...the fourth generation of the fully integrated electric axle drive platform...now includes a new rotor without permanent magnets at its core, which constitutes an externally excited synchronous machine (EESM) that operates without the need for rare earths...this innovation lowers the rotor's cost and eliminates the carbon footprint associated with the mining and processing of these ores...the externally excited machine conserves one watt-hour of electricity per kilometer due to the absence of drag from a permanent magnet field in the rotor."

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How Will The EV Transition Affect Real Estate Planning?

29 May 2023 | Synopsis

"...the shift could change how real estate developers and building owners plan new projects. A move toward overnight charging at apartments and condos could offer cost savings on electricity

UC-Davis professor "thinks these garage charging solutions may move away from a pay-as-you-go system, with those living in apartments instead gaining the ability to charge from their parking spots overnight."

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How Solar Panel Waste Is Paving the Way to a More Sustainable Future

29 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The optimal solution for this luring problem would be to recycle panels completely by recovering materials. These materials can then be used to create new solar panels and reduce their cost. But currently, only a small portion of solar panels is recycled

"The extracted materials can be put to good use in many different ways... waste materials can replace virgin materials that may be scarce, they can replace environmentally unfriendly materials such as concrete..."

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France Will Spend €2 Billion To Double Bike Lanes, Expand Cycling

29 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The money will be deployed through 2027 with the goal of doubling the nation’s bike lane networks. The government sees the effort to boost bicycle use as part of its broader effort to fight climate change.

"Currently, France has 50,000 km of bike lanes. The government wants to increase that to 80,000 by 2027, and 100,000 by 2030...The new bike plan also includes €500 million for [purchase] subsidies...Money will also be allocated to create more areas for parking bikes as well as bike training for 850,000 younger school children"

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Australian Automotive Lobby Accused of Behind-Closed-Doors Anti-Electric Car Campaign

29 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Australia's automotive industry has lobbied the government behind closed doors to set weak vehicle pollution limits, despite publicly advocating for ambitious targets

"International think-tank InfluenceMap made the claims in a 19-page report that it said was based on 500 pages of documents obtained through freedom-of-information requests, including confidential briefing notes, research and emails."

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