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Sticks Not Carrots Needed To Get Drivers Out Of Cars, Say Climate Scientists

18 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...carrots alone are not sufficient to overcome the entrenched infrastructure and incentives...

"..paper published in Case Studies on Transport Policy...ranked 12 measures which have been proven to reduce motor vehicle trips...congestion charging is the most effective measure because it makes the 'cost of driving visible'...Despite the slow migration to electric-powered cars, consumer trends make driving even more wasteful and unequal..."

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New EU Law Aims To Create Circular Economy For Batteries

18 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...the new Batteries Regulation will ensure that batteries have a low carbon footprint, use minimal harmful substances, need less raw materials from non-EU countries, and are collected, reused and recycled in Europe.

"Starting in 2025, the Regulation will gradually introduce declaration requirements, performance classes and maximum limits on the carbon footprint of electric vehicles..."

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Study: 1 In 5 EV Charging Attempts Is A Fail

18 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"J.D. Power Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging study...found that 20% of EV drivers who visited a charging station did not charge their vehicles. Reasons for this ranged from chargers being inoperable to long lines...

"...frequency of unsuccessful visits to charging stations varied geographically...Among charging networks, Volta was ranked highest for Level 2 charging with a score of 665 points, beating out the second-place Tesla Destination network (661) and ChargePoint (618)."

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Fisker Targeting $45,000 Price, 340-Mile Range for Alaska Pickup

18 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...Alaska's 208.8-inch length is dimensionally closer to mid-size such as like the Rivian R1T...aim to compete with larger pickups like the Ford F-150 Lightning

"Under the skin, the Alaska will be offered with two battery packs..the smaller pack, with a 75.0-kWh gross capacity, will provide at least a 230-mile range...the larger pack at 113.0 kWh...maximum range estimate for the larger pack is 340 miles."

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A Ship Carrying Electric Cars Is On Fire! We Must Run And Tell The King!!

18 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"The press reported for weeks that a fire aboard a car carrier ship was caused by electric cars. It turns out, those reports were false.

"...900 and 1000 of the cars on board appear to be in good condition - including all 498 electric cars...the fire probably started in the 8th deck of the 12-deck ship, as that is where the worst damage is. The electric cars were all on decks far below."

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Tracking The EV Battery Factory Construction Boom Across North America

17 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"The onshoring of battery manufacturing for EVs started as a trickle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it's a tsunami"

"The IRA also includes advanced manufacturing credits that give the producer a payout from the Treasury...the production of battery cells qualify for a credit of $35 per kilowatt-hour of capacity, and the production of battery modules qualify for $10 per kilowatt-hour...

"Automakers and battery manufacturers have collectively invested and promised to invest close to $100 billion in building domestic cell and module manufacturing."

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Republican Foes of Biden's Climate Plan Sought A 'New Solyndra,' But They Have Yet To Dig Up Scandal

17 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Although GOP Congressional leaders have organized hearings and fired off letters to administration officials, they have not hit upon a scandal...they could use to tarnish the law's unprecedented $370 billion federal investment in clean energy.

"Republican Congressional districts have captured 72 percent of the 74,181 new jobs and 86 percent of the $86.3 billion in private investment..."

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GAMA Calls for Performance-Based E-VTOL Regulations

17 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) submitting comments on behalf of multiple member companies looking to introduce new advanced air mobility (AAM) services

"...initial cohorts of eVTOL pilots to be certificated by adding a powered-lift type rating to an existing airplane or helicopter category type certificate...GAMA's submission to the FAA was supported by multiple other stakeholder groups..."

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Driven Technologies Unveils Orbit Drive Chainless Electric Bike Motor System

17 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"In 2018, CeramicSpeed ​​gained great fame with a chainless drive technology that revolutionized the market...the company has launched the Orbit Drive system, a new milestone in the world of electric bicycles...design is based on the efficiency of systems found in successful hybrid cars, such as the iconic Toyota Prius...The Direct Drive variation uses a shaft drive to deliver power from the Orbit drive to the rear wheel."

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A Mirage In Australia's Outback? The DC Fast-Charger Owned By The Local EV-Driving Vet

17 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"The first fast DC charger in 1,550km between Madura in WA and Broken Hill in NSW quietly opened 5 days after we had trickled past using AC chargers on the way to Sydney. Whyalla veterinary clinic now had a privately owned public fast DC charging station.

"...75 and 50kW DC Tritium chargers, a supplemental 22kW AC outlet, a digital tyre pump, clear instructions, and all under complete sun cover in prime parking..."

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