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Tesla Owners Share Their Best Tips For Taking An EV On A Road Trip

20 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Eight Tesla veterans and a first-time Tesla renter shared some tips on how to execute a successful EV road trip...from avoiding certain routes to planning ahead and getting creative on the road. Tesla owners say it's possible to ditch concerns about charging on the road and even lean into some of the benefits of taking an electric car across the country...some drivers say road trips in a Tesla can be a major headache.

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How US EV Investments Have Rocketed In A Year - In Numbers

20 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Since President Joe Biden signed the IRA into law, manufacturers have made more than $92.4 billion of concrete investments in EV and EV battery factories in the US.

"By 2026, US EV manufacturing facilities will be able to make about 4.7 million new passenger EVs annually – that represents 36% of all new vehicles sold last year. And by 2027, US facilities alone will be able to produce enough batteries to supply 12.2 million new passenger EVs...

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UK Project To Determine Feasibility Of Electric Foiling Systems On Pilot Boats

20 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Belfast, UK-based engineering company Artemis Technologies...its proprietary electric hydrofoil installation will be fitted on an existing pilot boat...The goal of the project is to determine whether the company's electric foiling solution can help decarbonise marine pilotage operations...estimated 3,200 pilot boats in operation around the world emitting a total of approximately 820,000 tonnes of CO2 per year."

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How Clive Sinclair Pioneered The World's First Smart Car And Other Mobility Inventions Out Of His A.I. Meta Lab

20 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

Considered the "father" of the home computer, Sinclair "established his 'MetaLab' research centre at Milton Hall near Cambridge in the UK, with the aim of pursuing his ideas for AI, vehicle design (including EV and autonomous) and other projects.

"Clive's 1987 proposal for a two-seater eVehicle with modular polymer construction...near identical design to the Smart Car of 1998 by Mercedes-Benz Group...but more than 10 years prior!"

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This Parking Lot Robot Will Charge Your Electric Vehicle

20 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

EVAR Parky is a cutting-edge robot designed specifically for electric vehicle charging...all you need to do is park your vehicle in a designated spot and plug in the charging dispenser...EVAR Parky is equipped with advanced sensors and navigation technology...Once it reaches your vehicle, EVAR Parky will plug in the charging cable and begin the charging process."

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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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