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Adib Naslé on Creating A Sustainable EV Fast-Charging Future

01 Jun 2023 | Synopsis

"A microgrid is an effective technology that is capable of supporting the utility electrical grid by soaking up the massive localized energy spikes that just a few 150kW or larger EV fast chargers can create at a single location.

"The combination of microgrids and EV fast charging infrastructure can create a self-sustaining system that is both cost-effective and reliable to own and operate...

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Ford CEO Says EV Cost Parity May Not Come Until After 2030

01 Jun 2023 | Synopsis

"...for many automakers, EVs will remain more costly than their internal combustion engine counterparts until the second and third generation models go into production later in this decade.

"Between 2030 and 2035...much of the industry's EV cost savings will come from "dramatically lower labor content" because the vehicles will be simpler to build with fewer parts, and will be fitted with smaller batteries that use cheaper material..."

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Here's What Would Happen If the US Federal Fleet Was 100% Electric?

01 Jun 2023 | Synopsis

Electrifying the entire [650,000] US federal fleet would save $6 billion over 15 years, according to a report from global research and analytics firm ICF Climate Center....travel more than 4 billion miles per year.

The cost to operate the [current] fleet is nearly $4.5 billion each year, and that includes the cost of paying for more than 367 million gallons of gas.

Yet out of more than half a million vehicles in the federal fleet, only about 4,300 of them are battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles - that's less than 1%."

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North America Is Now the Growth Leader For New Battery Factories

01 Jun 2023 | Synopsis

"...'Energy Storage System Supplier Market Intelligence Report' asserts that the incentives offered by the Biden administration'S Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are the catalyst for the surge of the number of North American battery factories.

"CEA says that China is still the leading battery cell manufacturing hub, but its share will decline in 'coming years'...14% of all new cars sold were electric in 2022 - up from around 9% in 2021..."

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5 Best Electric Bus Charger Manufacturers: Powering the Future of Eco-Friendly Transit

01 Jun 2023 | Synopsis

To help fleet operators, municipalities, and other stakeholders navigate the complex and ever-evolving landscape of e-bus charging options, we have prepared an extensive guide that takes an in-depth look at some of the best EV charger manufacturers in the industry.

"Most chargers should be placed near the highway (especially for tour buses)...Other chargers should be located on college campuses, airports, public transit centers ,and even schools themselves (outside of the bus depot).

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Chinese Island Sets Blueprint For An All-Electric Future by 2030

31 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Forget about range anxiety in Hainan. With more than 75,000 charging points, electric vehicle owners in urban areas of the tropical island in southern China are usually no more than a kilometre or two away from somewhere to power up their cars...The island has certain advantages when it comes to supporting EVs. It's about the size of Belgium or Taiwan...All of Hainan's taxis and buses are also electric."

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Norwegian Researchers Show Us How To Avoid A Battery Crisis

31 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The NTNU study reveals that despite its importance, recycling will not substantially alleviate the pressure on raw materials in the next decade.

"The study offers a lot of alternatives...anything we can do to reduce battery sizes in EVs, or even keep them from becoming even bigger, is key to getting through the next decade or two...For EVs, this means trying to promote a "less is more" approach. This will require increased efficiency..."

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Bombardier's New Blended-Wing 'EcoJet' Cuts Emissions by 50% - And It's Hitting the Skies Soon

31 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The first test model was 7 percent the size of a standard business jet. The next model is roughly twice as large, with a number of subsystems added into the design. It took its initial test flight last year.

"The blended-wing-body aircraft is designed to reduce emissions by up to 50 percent compared to a standard business jet through a combination of aerodynamics and enhancements in propulsion."

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Why The Forgotten Nissan Leaf Is The Perfect Used EV To Buy In 2023

31 May 2023 | Synopsis

"A new Nissan Leaf has an MSRP of $27,800 which already makes it the least expensive new electric car on the market...You can pick up a first-generation Leaf with 40,000 - 50,000 miles for around $10,000 according to Edmunds. Keep in mind that the first-generation Leaf was produced up until 2017, so these are still fairly new cars.

"Compared to its rivals, the Nissan Leaf stands out for one particular reason, its affordability."

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Advances In Technology Driving Popularity Of EVs

31 May 2023 | Synopsis

"New research..published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, finds that recent adoption of EVs is driven overwhelmingly by technological advances, while general consumer preferences for EVs has changed little. Improvements like increased battery range, faster charging, falling prices, and reduced operating costs have made EVs an enticing option alongside their gas-powered counterparts."

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