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Your City's Guide to Going Electric
09 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...all communities - including underserved communities - should have access to the economic opportunities and improved air quality that electric mobility offers
"U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Energy and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) have recently published two technical resources to help communities take full advantage of federal funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations..."
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G.M. Will Add Backup Power Function to Its Electric Vehicles
09 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...decision to install two-way charging technology in Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC electric cars and trucks, enabling them to power homes in an emergency, shows how carmakers are marketing the vehicles as being not just cleaner than their gasoline counterparts but also more practical...By the 2026 model year, all G.M. electric vehicles will have what is known as vehicle-to-home technology,
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Study Shows Road Trips in Electric Vehicles Save Money, but Take More Time
09 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"While most drivers know that driving an EV will lower their gas costs, many don't realize it can also increase their time on the road due to limited driving range and charging times
"A recent study...found that, on average, EV drivers will save $0.11 for every mile they travel...The drive down the Florida coast, where drivers save $55, takes over two hours more in an EV. Driving on Route 66 in an EV adds 10 hours to the trip"
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Next Roadblock For Electric Cars: Early Adopter Era Is Over
09 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Early adopters fueled the initial spike in electric vehicle (EV) sales, but the next wave of consumers - the more price-sensitive "early majority" - is proving to be more elusive.
"The EV transition will likely be longer and bumpier than many experts predicted — which explains why some automakers are hedging their bets, cutting prices and recalibrating their strategies...No automakers are doing an about-face on electrics..."
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Jamie Lee Curtis' Graphic Novel Shows How 'We're Blowing It With Mother Nature'
09 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...her new graphic novel, Mother Nature, is more in line with the horror movies for which she's known.
"I had an idea of every gruesome way that Mother Nature could kill people," Curtis said. "You know, black ice, storms, tornadoes, burning them up with extreme heat..."
"Over the years, Curtis says she's been involved with the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental advocacy group."
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Poll: 70 Percent of Voters Want Next President to Address Climate Crisis
08 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"A Washington Post/University of Maryland poll...asked respondents whether they approved of Biden's job performance on climate so far...nearly three in five voters (57 percent) said they disapprove of his actions on the climate crisis...a sizable chunk of Biden’s own base wants him to do better.
"Seventy percent of voters voiced support for stronger government action on the climate crisis."
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Generation Alpha Is Here And They're Really, Really Good At Electric Hoverboarding
08 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Generation Alpha is currently the youngest generation [born between 2010-2024] to roam the Earth, and so far, many of them are doing it on [electric] hoverboards...created by the Chinese-American inventor Shane Chen.
"Many appear to be using hoverboards as everyday childhood toys..."hoverboard kids"...showcase their ability to perform chores, carry objects, and perform impressive tricks on the scooters."
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Building Better Batteries for Electric Vehicles
08 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"A look at some of the challenges and tradeoffs involved in powering an electric vehicle in 2023."
"Here are the factors battery engineers consider and the trade-offs vehicle teams must grapple with...Battery engineers must balance energy capacity, power delivery, cost, and volatility....Tesla pioneered the use of thousands of small-format cylindrical cells...other makers have opted for hundreds of larger cells in pouch or prismatic formats..."
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Global EV Sales In June 2023: Over 1.26 Million Plug-In Cars Sold
08 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"According to EV-Volumes data...1,260,470 new passenger plug-in electric cars were registered globally in June. That's about 38 percent more than a year ago and about 19 percent of the total market.
"The majority of plug-in cars sold in June were all-electric - some 862,000 units and 13 percent share, compared to close to 400,000 plug-in hybrids (6 percent share)."
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Satirical Oil Company Ad Rings Truer Than Ever As The Earth Faces Record Temperature Rise
08 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...the honesty shown by comedian Sean Burke in a satirical ad for an oil company is quite refreshing. In the ad, he directly addresses the audience as a CEO of a fictional oil company and informs them that he is exploiting the environment even if it harms civilians.
The video ends with the message "We will be okay," the catch being that the "we" in this situation are the big corporate CEOs, and not civilians who will continue to suffer..."
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White Paper: Exploring Consumer Perceptions And Challenges That Impact Mass EV Adoption
07 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Those hesitant to put a toe in the EV market might reconsider now that a group of automakers plans to add 30,000 charging stations in North America.
"...director of energy transition at Eaton 'Only a minority of current EV owners think there's an adequate public charging network...Access to convenient, affordable and reliable charging infrastructure is a must, and investments in EV charging infrastructure will help accelerate EV adoption"
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2023 Findings: Gas vs. Electric Car Fires
07 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Every year, car fires cause over a billion dollars of property damage losses and kill hundreds of people. Hybrid vehicles have the most vehicle fires, followed by gas and then electric vehicles.
"Hybrid vehicles actually come in number one with the most fires per 100K sales. Gas vehicles are second, and electric vehicles place third, with only 25 fires per 100K electric vehicle sales."
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