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Electric Cars Are Breaking Sales Records, But Here's Why They're Not Replacing Gas Cars Anytime Soon

21 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

Roughly 295,000 EVs were sold between April and June 2023 - a new record. Not only is that more than 48% higher than last year, it’s more EVs than were sold in all of 2019.

"Experts say EV sales are being propelled by a number of compounding factors, such as price cuts, a wider variety of available vehicles and more government and manufacturing investments...going electric still means paying a premium over the average gas-powered model."

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New Report Reveals Shocking Fact About The Rise In Electric Vehicle Use: 'A Historic Transformation'

21 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report in April saying it expected global EV sales to jump 35% in 2023 compared to an already record-setting 2022.

"...worldwide sales of electric cars totaled more than 10 million in 2022 and that it expected 2023 sales to reach 14 million.

IEA wrote, 'The global auto industry is undergoing a sea change, with implications for the energy sector, as electrification is set to avoid the need for 5 million barrels of oil a day by 2030.'"

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We Shouldn't Punish E-bikes Just Because They're Effective

21 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"E-bikes are an important part of reducing traffic and environmental impacts in [Park City, Utah]. It is also a great way for younger people to get to their activities around town: soccer practice, sporting events...all of these options for travel by e-bike reduce traffic on the roads and reduce emissions in town.

"With any form of transportation, there will be people that aren't considerate of others...We shouldn't punish the form of transportation because it is effective."

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Kia To Revive Ray EV To Reboot S.Korean City Car Market

21 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"The new Ray EV runs about 210 km a charge, about twice the mileage of its first model, with a 64.3-kw motor and a 35.2-kWh battery"

"...optimized driving performance for the metropolitan center and a spacious interior...Kia is also set to release a single-seater van of the new electric city car, which is expected to attract...The new Ray EV is predicted to reboot South Korea’s small EV and minicar market."

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How the Blockchain-Powered Initiative for Sri Lanka's eTukTuk System Helps Redefine Urban Mobility

21 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...eTukTuk envisions a future where electric tuk-tuks are the backbone of a sustainable urban ecosystem...The TUK Token digital asset powers the eTukTuk ecosystem and aligns economic incentives with sustainable transportation practices...Drivers who choose electric tuk-tuks and contribute to the charging network expansion earn rewards in TUK Tokens."

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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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