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How To Adapt Gas Stations For Electric Vehicles

27 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...electric vehicles (EVs) are rolling onto our roads like a storm, bringing a whirlwind of change across sectors...these futuristic cars are revving up a significant makeover for the gas stations we're so familiar with

"By evolving into comprehensive mobility hubs, you can cater to motorists' changing needs and preferences while offering a convenient and enjoyable charging experience...gas stations can prioritize their exceptional customer"

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Every Volkswagen Electric Car Coming Before 2030

27 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

Volkswagen was one of the first global manufacturers to confirm that it would be transitioning its entire range into fully electrified models with a final due date of 2030.

"On a global front, however, Volkswagen has been enjoying immense success with its range of EV vehicles. This is partly thanks to its ties with some of China's largest carmakers...looking toward 2030, it is expected that the German brand is going big with some special electric cars."

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Diamond Aircraft's eDA40 Completes Maiden Flight as First EASA/FAA Part 23 Certified Electric Aircraft

27 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...the eDA40 is powered by Safran Electrical & Power's ENGINeUS 100 electric smart motor and charged using Electric Power Systems' (EPS’s) battery module, which incorporates the DC fast charging system...the DC fast charging system allows for a quick recharge in under 20 minutes.

"The ENGINeUS 100 electric motor by Safran offers an impressive power density of five kilowatts per kilogram..."

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Electric Power! Vision Marine Technologies Powerboat Hits 116 MPH At Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout

27 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Vision Marine Technologies...electric-boat...hit 116 mph in a brand-new battery-powered catamaran at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout on Saturday...a brand-new, custom-built, carbon-fiber-hull S2 Powerboats catamaran, Vision upped the ante.

"...flagship outboard powertrain...is the first fully electric purpose-built outboard powertrain system that combines an advanced battery pack, inverter, and high efficiency motor."

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China's Li Auto to Be First to Use CATL's Fast-Charging Qilin Battery

26 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Li Auto's new model will be powered by the 4C-rate Qilin batteries, which can fully charge in 15 minutes...It will also offer an 800 V super-charging solution to juice up a vehicle in 10 minutes for a range of 400 kilometers.

"Li Auto also made public some of its plans in a roadmap that includes launching a flagship model, five extended-range electric models, and five high-voltage battery models by 2025."

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How to Turn a Car Town into a Cycling City

26 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Eindhoven started to rebrand itself as a city of technology, design, and knowledge. As part of this rebranding process, it also wanted to rid itself of old views, like being a car town

"...Eindhoven moved ahead in 2017 with its Groene Corridor (Green Corridor) plan, the transformation of Oirschotsedijk, a collector road that moved 12,000 cars per day...Eindhoven has most certainly earned its new reputation as the Netherlands' 'Brainport'...

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Smaller Kia EV5 Electric Crossover Debuts

26 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Kia EV5 electric crossover debuted in production-ready form...at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. While it's scheduled to launch in that country later this year, a U.S. launch hasn't been confirmed.

"Kia plans to have 14 EVs in its global lineup by 2027, and will launch at least two per year starting in 2023...Kia didn't mention the platform...could be the same E-GMP platform as the EV9 and EV6..."

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Lamborghini Lanzador EV Concept Debuts With 1,341 BHP, Previews First Electric Bull

26 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Lamborghini is looking toward an electric future with the Lanzador concept... Bold styling, a futuristic cabin, and most importantly, a staggering power output of 1,341 bhp guarantee it'll fit in with other Lamborghini models, V12 or not...The Lanzador will boast 1 megawatt of power, which translates to that four-digit horsie number.every Lamborghini will be electrified in some way by the end of 2024, with the Lanzador arriving in 2028..."

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Nearly One-Half Of High-Income Earners Have Considered 'Climate Quitting,' Deloitte Report Finds

26 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...as some people (notably Gen Z) get more serious about how their actions impact the environment, it's becoming increasingly important that employers incorporate sustainability into employee engagement efforts

"Nearly one-half (46%) of self-assessed higher-income workers have 'considered switching jobs to work for a more sustainable company... July report examining responses from people across 20 countries."

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Are Electric Cars Worth It? Here's A 3-Year Cost Analysis

25 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

Choosing between an electric car or a gas car can be a complicated decision with one of the primary factors often being cost

US Department of Energy's site that compares the overall cost of multiple vehicles at once based on your yearly driving habits, EPA data, and even loan information...While it may be cheaper to buy and own a gas car in some situations...consider elements like convenience and the impact of fossil fuel emission..."

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Tesla Won't Kill Car Dealerships, But It Will Force Them To Change

25 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...dealerships are going to have to evolve from what they are today...Some of Elon Musk's influence on the industry can already be seen: lean inventory, online configurations, and more transparency...Shoppers ultimately need places to see new products, receive education on the nuances of buying electric, and get their questions answered...especially as the EV buying curve shifts from early adopters to the next wave."

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Another EV On the Moon: India's Chandrayaan-3 Mission Deploys Lunar Mini-Rover

25 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...the 60-lb (27-kg) robotic rover rolled down a ramp and charged its solar batteries before beginning surface operations.

"Running on six wheels powered by a 50-watt solar power system, Pragyan isn't the largest rover ever deployed, measuring only 3 ft (90 cm) long. It's intended to only go about 1,600 ft (500 m) from the lander at a blazing speed of one centimeter (0.39 in) per day."

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