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Future of Mobility: Here's How E-Bikes Will Scale In A Developing Country Like India

02 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Recent statistics suggest that the e-bicycle market valuation in India is projected to touch $2.08 million by 2026, higher than the $1.02 million recorded in 2021.

"For decades, two-wheelers or scooters have been an affordable choice of personal mobility....the exponential rise in the cost of petrol has pushed customers to switch to electric two-wheelers.

"The government has already realised e-bikes are the cornerstone in achieving net-zero"

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How Tesla's Yarn Unspooled

02 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"The case against Tesla...by Facebook and Asana co-founder Dustin Moskovitz, is that two big lies propelled Tesla to its dominance in EVs.

"Moskovitz's thesis is that Tesla's lies created a "gravitational effect" whereby customers, talented employees and funding ended up flowing to Tesla rather than anybody else...It's astonishing success as a public company - more than its success as a carmaker - is what has really driven the rest of the world to switch to an electric-first strategy."

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Electric Cars Aren't Affordable Because America's Workforce Is Underpaid

02 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

" The American Prospect argued against Ford's direction, stating America’s underpaid workforce is more of the problem...

"...the argument that electric vehicles are more expensive than comparable combustion cars is somewhat exaggerated. The issue large stems from the decision to electrify only the most profitable and physically largest models...big problem for EVs from a price standpoint is that the whole industry has decided that the only way o cater to American tastes is to make their EV fleet out of trucks and SUVs, eliminating the economical sedans that might be affordable."

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How Mexico Learned To Stop Worrying And Love EVs

02 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Despite its standing as a global auto manufacturing power, Mexico's position as a hub for electric vehicles was far from given until recently.

"...car companies complain that they didn't trust the state power company to provide a reliable supply of electricity to their factories but the new law also undermined green energy production...

"But a confluence of factors...eventually spurred EV investment in Mexico afterall."

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I Tried A Forward-Facing E-Scooter, And It Really Is The Future Of Micro-Commuting

01 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Micro-commuting is getting around in town or, more like, covering short distances...Optimising these shorter travels can save you a lot of time and hassle...regularly get up to 25 miles of range...while I tested it, which is more than adequate for what it's designed to do. It's an impressive design that leaves many lesser rivals standing...because it is fully foldable, the Pure Advance Flex is easy to store..."

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How Smart Money Is Playing The $700 Billion EV Boom

01 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"China is the '800-pound gorilla' of global EV supplies, and it dominates this market in every way, including sales...In the first half of 2023, the Chinese sold 2,093,000 EVs.

"In Europe, the second largest market, EV sales rose by over 15% in 2022, while sales in the United States – the third largest market – increased 55% in 2022

" this has been rewarding for investors, especially considering that the top 14 EV stocks with only a fraction of the market capitalization of their traditional auto giant peers ended up outperforming them on the stock market."

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Archer Aviation Snags eVTOL Purchase Contract From US Air Force Worth Up To $142 Million

01 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Since its inception in 2018, Archer Aviation has established working relationships with United Airlines, Stellantis, and the US Air Force...Archer sharing additional flight test data and certification-related test reports, pilot training, and help the DoD develop maintenance and repair operations under its AFWERX Agility Prime program.

"Air Force is planning to use Archer’s Midnight aircraft for personnel transport, logistics, and rescue operations."

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Wyoming, Long Known As A Top Coal Producing State, Makes A Big Move Into Wind Energy

01 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...the I-80 corridor and is known for its 20-plus mile an hour winds, a wind farm is also under construction. The power line will eventually transmit that electricity to about a million homes located in places like Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Phoenix

Gov Gordon "...there's an urgency as we see climate change, we know that we don't have time to waste, we have to move with diligence forward to make sure that we address the issue of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere."

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ExxonMobil In Lithium Supply Talks With Tesla, Ford: Report

01 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...discussions are likely in the early stages as ExxonMobil currently lacks the means to produce and supply this vital component for electric vehicles...Additionally, Exxon has been engaged in negotiations with International Battery Metals for licensing Direct Lithium Extraction technology...Exxon's venture into the lithium industry hinges on selecting a direct lithium extraction (DLE) technique to extract lithium from the brines..."

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Why Electric Vehicles Are Such A Tough Sell In Rural Areas

31 Jul 2023 | Synopsis

"There seem to be two primary factors that work against the success of electric vehicles in such places: the organizational headache of providing the necessary infrastructure for drivers and the fact that many of those drivers will simply be unwilling to make the change with the kinds of journeys they tend to make.

"Drivers in rural areas are more likely to own heavy- and medium-duty pickup trucks..rural drivers tend to take longer journeys

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Buying An ICE Vehicle Is "Like Building A Horse Barn In 1910": Rivian CEO

31 Jul 2023 | Synopsis

"...traditional petrol stations as we know them today will gradually disappear, adding that a fundamental shift in the way the car market is moving is already underway, regardless of what government policies will bring.

"a vehicle is a person's second-largest asset, so buying a petrol- or diesel-powered one 'absolutely has no future in our society,' referring to the continuing expansion of the nation's EV charging infrastructure..."

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The New York Times Attacks E-Bikes While Ignoring The Real Danger All Around Us

31 Jul 2023 | Synopsis

"...every single e-bike crash listed in the article was a collision between a car and e-bike...All could've been avoided if e-bike riders were protected from cars

"In a second NYT article...does an even more Olympic level of mental gymnastics to avoid blaming cars for cyclist injuries and deaths...There’s no deeper analysis paid to the fact that the thing killing users of 50 lb. machines going 25 mph are the 4,000 lb. machines that can go 100+ mph."

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