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How Extreme Heatwaves Affect Electric Vehicles, And What Can You Do To Protect Them

14 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...the cooling capacity in an electric vehicle is distributed across three areas - battery enclosure, motor and passenger compartment...the air conditioning compressor, so it's directly powered by the battery - resulting in higher energy consumption and a concurrently cooling-demanding battery...a charging session that's supposed to take half an hour to fill...might require an hour due to the need to manage the battery's temperature."

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E-Bike Incentive Programs Are Spreading Nationwide

14 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"E-bike incentive programs have been rolled out or proposed in about two dozen states nationwide, helping to bring down out-of-pocket costs - especially for lower-income buyers.

"Such programs typically offer either a flat rebate or a tax credit (say, a few hundred bucks), or one rebate level for families above a certain income threshold and bigger rebates for those below that threshold."

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The 11 Most Walkable Cities In The US Where You Don't Need A Car

14 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

The U.S. is actually full of urban centers where a visit is easily doable without a car. Of course, this is also dependent on where you stay and the neighborhoods you wish to visit. So, in this round-up of 11 cities in the U.S. that are best explored by foot" - List includes the following: Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Chicago, Seattle, St Louis, New York City.

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Charging Stations, Electric Boats Coming Soon To A Michigan Marina Near You

14 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"The marina projects are all part of the state's climate strategy, which includes some of the most ambitious clean energy goals in the country...Six companies will receive a total of $506,000 as part of a new grant program aimed at decarbonizing the region's maritime industry...One Michigan startup will receive $135,000 to deploy solar-powered vessels for public use at marinas and resorts"

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The Clean Energy Future Is a Battle for Hearts and Minds

13 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Green energy and transportation have advanced faster than many experts thought possible a few years ago. But many hurdles remain...In conversations with activists, policymakers and corporate executives, it becomes clear that a save-the-planet argument doesn’t go very far...A clean energy future will require painstaking and individually tailored persuasion campaigns...people won’t buy green technology unless it will clearly save them money and wows them with stunning designs or jaw-dropping performance."

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Consumers, Companies Will Need More Education During Transition To Electric Vehicles

13 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

Electric cars of the early 1900s gained in popularity because of their performance (hill climbing torque for deliveries and setting land speed records) and ease of refueling at home...One-hundred-twenty-years later, we love electric cars for the same reasons and are on a journey to make the cost of ownership and range obstacles that derailed the market a thing of the past.

"One issue with EVs today, just as it was with gasoline cars a century a

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2025 Chevrolet Bolt Rumors: Price, Release Date, Design, And More

13 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...second-generation...Bolt that’ll be built on General Motors' Ultium platform...There's almost nothing that we know about the design of the next-generation Bolt...Unfortunately, we don’t yet know how much the 2025 Bolt will cost...We don't have any information about the release date of the next-generation Bolt..Chevrolet has yet to announce the Bolt, and as such we have no idea what kinds of colors and models to expect from the car."

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Incredibly Cute Mini Electric Vehicle Convertible For Sale On Alibaba

13 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"The Wuling Hongguang MINIEV Convertible is a two door, two-person vehicle that has 40hp...It has a 26.5kWh battery that can last up to 173 miles before needing to be recharged and it tops out at 62 mph. It takes 8.5 hours to do a slow recharge...The car weighs just over 2000 lbs.

"Orders can be made for 1-20 at a price of $15,000 per car and the orders take about 45 days to fill...EV may not be street legal in the US, yet..."

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'Our Boats Are More Efficient Than Electric Bikes'

13 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"The MobyFly prototype can reach a speed of 74km/h and has a range of 125km on a single charge."

"In terms of energy consumption per passenger over a given distance, our products are even more efficient than electric bikes travelling at 45km/h...our boats produce no CO2 emissions or odours, have no mineral oil discharges into the water, generate no waves and are as quiet as a dishwasher

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Why More Voltage Makes for Better EVs

12 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Beyond 'more is better,' it gets hazy. Even automakers have a hard time explaining it. It's understandable, because measuring the direct performance impact of higher voltages isn't straightforward...voltage is equivalent to the pressure in the pipes...adding higher voltage to an electrical power supply means it pushes more energy...In EV terms, a higher-voltage architecture needs less current to push the same amount of power to the motor."

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Why Biden Is Hedging On A Climate Emergency Declaration

12 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"While Biden's list of environmental actions is significant in its own right, an official climate emergency declaration would unlock a suite of federal funds and executive actions to bolster the government's climate change agenda.

"...they also belie a fundamental reality for this administration: Republican opposition to more sweeping actions such as a full emergency declaration..."

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Why E-Bus Builder Proterra Went Bankrupt

12 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...move blamed on new product lines failing to overcome the high costs of e-bus manufacturing...Proterra's demise points to another issue: Even with unprecedented levels of government support and customer interest, some sectors cannot compete against top manufacturers in China.

"The company reported a loss of $250 million in the first quarter of this year, five times more than in the same quarter last year..."

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