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Trouble Insuring Electric Vehicles Threatens Green Shift, Experts Warn

03 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"Uncertainty over the rising cost of repairing EVs, particularly damaged batteries, has caused some insurers to back out of providing policies for electric car makes over the last year.

"A July report from the automotive risk intelligence company Thatcham Research found EVs cost around a quarter more to repair when compared with petrol or diesel counterparts...EV drivers will be paying substantially more for their insurance in the future"

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Metal-Loving Microbes Offer A Green Way To Refine Rare Earth Elements

03 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"Cornell scientists have characterized the genome of Shewanella oneidensis - a metal-loving bacteria with an affinity for rare earth elements - to replace the harsh chemical processing with a benign practice called biosorption.

"S. oneidensis prefers dining on the f-block elements residing in the sixth row of the periodic table, known as the lanthanides...The mutant genes found in the bacteria by the scientists can reduce the length of that rare earth element purification process by almost one-third...€5.2-million (US$5.44-million) starting price"

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Electrify America Opens 350-kw EV Fast Charger At Grand Canyon Entrance

02 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"Located at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center at the south entrance of Grand Canyon National Park in Tusayan, Arizona, the charging station includes six individual chargers with power rates up to 350 kw

"The South Rim is about 160 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona, the nearest large city...Electrify America announced earlier this year that it plans to add some North American Charging Standard (NACS) Tesla connectors, but none appear to be available at this location yet."

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New EV Aqueous Battery Charges In Just Three Minutes

02 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

What makes this particular aqueous battery special is that it maintains consistent high energy output, has better stability than previous models. It also avoids corrosion and the growth of harmful metallic dendrites on the negative electrode.

"Saltwater is a plentiful renewable resource, which contains naturally occurring metal ions including sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium...these batteries will remain safe even if they are used

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America's "Lonelist Road" Finally Gets EV Chargers

02 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"The US has added more than 1,200 public fast-charging stations in the past 12 months, filling in electron deserts and expanding the reach of the Great American Electric Road Trip.

"With the right EV, a pioneering traveler can now cross America's loneliest road on public fast chargers alone...Route 50's westernmost point...bound for Maryland 3,000 miles away..." an EV driver won't hit any snags in the almond fields of central California or around Lake Tahoe."

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How to Avoid 'Range Anxiety' on an EV Road Trip

02 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"Running out of power on a random road and waiting for a tow is not the way to have a fun trip, but thankfully it can be avoided...range anxiety shouldn't be ignored, but it shouldn't outweigh the huge benefits of driving an EV.

"There are a number of different websites and apps that make it simple to find charging stations, real-time availability and information on cost. Look for opportunities to sleep in a hotel or campsite where you can charge your vehicle overnight."

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The U.K.'s New Emissions Mandate Sets Hard Targets For The Near Future

02 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"...on January 1, 2024, the government has mandated that 22% of all new vehicles sold must be ZEVs. That number will increase to 28% in 2025 and then increase in 5% increments yearly until 2028 when 52% of all cars will be required to be ZEVs.

"U.K. decided to push its ICE vehicle ban from 2030 to 2035...involves a trading scheme where automakers can trade for wiggle room in hitting these targets..."

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The 13 Car And Motorcycle Brands That Have Made The Leap Into The Electric Bicycle Market

01 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"From Ducati to Hummer through BMW, Porsche, Ford, Jeep or Maserati among others."

"in this article we are going to review the 13 world-famous car and motorcycle brands that have made the leap into the creation, production and marketing of electric bicycles..."

"The famous Italian manufacturer [Maserati] known worldwide for its luxury supercars, also has its place in the electric bicycle market.

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10 Cities Around the World Will Receive a Huge Boost in Bike Infrastructure

01 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"No U.S. cities were included."

"...ten different cities, in ten different countries, representing more than 15 million residents around the world [selected for] the first-ever Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI) grant series...The ten cities were chosen through a competitive grant application process. BICI received 275 applications...

"We need to do a lot more work in the U.S. to prove that we're up to the task of committing to real community-changing bike infrastructure."

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Half of UK Drivers See E-Bikes As Viable Alternative For Shorter Trips

01 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"According to recent consumer research conducted by Auto Trader UK, British car owners are increasingly considering e-bikes as a practical option for shorter journeys, with almost half (47%) viewing them as a viable alternative.

"...there are still several barriers to adoption which is slowing growth in the e-bike market so financial incentives, improvements in cycling infrastructure and greater promotion of the benefits of e-bikes..."

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Where German Cars Falter, E-Bikes Gain in Power

01 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"E-bikes sales in Germany have jumped, as drivers, suppliers and even automakers embrace their role in the future of transportation."

"Sales of bicycles in Germany reached a record 7.36 billion euros, or $7.8 billion, in 2022, with e-bikes accounting for nearly half of sales...At the same time, the number of privately owned cars could drop by as much as 25 percent as consumers shift to car sharing and alternative mobility models."

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Hyderabad, India To Get Its First Solar-Roof Cycling Track By Next Year

01 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

The proposed cycle track, which is 23 km long and 4.5 metres wide, would connect Nanakramguda and TSPA circle and Narsingi and Kollur. The solar rooftop will generate 16 MW of electricity... Crash barriers, CCTVs, and round-the-clock lighting will also be provided....The pilot project taken up near the city’s IT corridor is expected to benefit a large number of bicycle users who ride cycles to their offices.

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