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Kawasaki Launches World's First Hybrid Streetbike - With "E-Boost"

09 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"Ninja 7 Hybrid streetbike...runs a newly designed 451cc parallel twin combustion engine capable of outputting a fairly reasonable 43.5 kW (58.3 hp) on its own. Right behind the cylinder heads sits a 9-kW (12-hp) electric motor, running off a 48-V lithium-ion battery mounted under the seat, and when both are combined, the hybrid system will make up to 51.1 kW (68.5 hp).

"[I]t'll give you the "overall performance" of a 650-700cc class bike, with the fuel consumption of a 250."

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Rick Haglund: Who's Trying To Kill The Eectric Car...Again?

09 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"...there's a new enemy of electric cars trying to kill them again: Republicans beholden to the oil industry and who oppose government efforts to address climate change. Their tactics threaten the viability of domestic automakers..About 40 countries are in the process of phasing out gas-powered engines. Six automakers, including Ford and General Motors, have pledged to end global sales of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles by 2040."

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Americans Don't Deserve More Lanes

09 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"Current traffic planning dogma rules that adding lanes to highways doesn't help reduce traffic. I'll forward another point: We don't deserve them...We just can't handle them!

"The sensible thing is for us to just take away the lanes that Americans don't know what to do with. Bring all highways down to one single lane...Only once we prove we can handle that lone lane should we be entitled to another."

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Down The Road: Repair And Maintenance Expectations And Strategies For EV Charging Infrastructure

09 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"...achieving high reliability is 'actually quite difficult', requiring a different approach to that applied to other electrical or computerised equipment. Networked EV charging stations have multiple data exchange failure points but only 3% of issues are electrical.

"The optimal frequency of maintenance work depends on usage rates and environmental factors. Monthly checks may be recommended for high-usage areas. Some maintenance can be done

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The Battle Over "Peak Oil" - IEA Vs OPEC

09 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"...according to new projections from the International Energy Agency, this age of seemingly relentless growth is set to come to an end this decade, bringing with it significant implications for the global energy sector and the fight against climate change..."

The folks at OPEC were not happy with the IEA or Birol over that statement... the spat reflects the ongoing clash between climate change concerns and the need for energy security."

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Everything You Need to Know About Leasing an EV or PHEV With a Tax Credit

08 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"...before you sign the paperwork to lease a new EV or PHEV, be aware that there can still be significant stumbling blocks to savings. Some automakers are not passing the tax credit along to consumers. Others are using opaque calculations that hide the true cost of the vehicle.

"To get an estimate of whether a lease makes financial sense, we recommend calculating the total cost of a lease...because a manufacturer advertises a tax credit, it doesn't necessarily guarantee a good deal."

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New Tesla Breakthrough May Totally Reinvent Car Production: 'It Is An Enabler On Steroids'

08 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"...latest method the company is exploring involves 'gigapresses,.' huge clamping devices that can die-cast the entire underbody of a car in one piece...Making basically the entire vehicle all in one go clearly simplifies the process - but it also comes with a lot of hazards and drawbacks that have made other automakers wary of the process...It has a huge implication for the industry, but it's a very challenging task."

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Forget The Company Car, France Is Embracing Company Bikes

08 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

French company "Coexya Group, has a fleet of 120 bikes available to its employees across France, an increase from 75 in 2021...example of organizations such as Coexya should not obscure the fact that company bikes are still a relatively niche market in France...While Germany has 1 million bikes in circulation, France only has '10 to 20,000.." set a target of creating '100,000km of cycle paths by 2030,' which is double the current amount."

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Solar Panels And Wind Turbines Show Greater Growth Than Ford's Original Model T

08 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"International Energy Agency published its second Net Zero Roadmap report...finds no immediate progress on emissions, but it does offer a 'brighter note.'

"Behind that growth...is the expansion of what the IEA calls 'mass manufactured technologies': solar photovoltaics, electric cars, residential heat pumps and stationary battery storage...EV batteries compare favorably to the fastest-growing historical analogue, US aircraft during WWII."

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15-Minute City: It's A Global Climate Solution - If It Can Get Past Conspiracy Theories And NIMBYs

08 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"...the 15-minute city idea is spreading with mayors in the United States...not only improves quality of life, but 15-minute cities can also reduce cars' planet-warming greenhouse gases. But this climate solution is running into obstacles, from zoning regimes that prioritize single-family homes to conspiracy theories that have stirred up death threats for the idea's proponents.

"Paris is using the 15-minute city as part of a broader strategy to reduce the number of cars and amount of air pollution."

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IRS Allows Car Dealers to Offer Instant Rebates on Electric Vehicles in 2024

07 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released proposed regulations regarding the transfer of clean vehicle credits, both new and previously owned...IRS stated that the new guidance provides clarity on how taxpayers can choose to transfer these credits to eligible dealers...the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of the EV must adhere to certain price limits."

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First Look: Made-in-UAE Electric Bike To Hit The Road

07 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"This groundbreaking e-motorbike made in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) boasts a top speed of 155 km/h and a range of 300km on a single charge, thanks to its 10.4kW battery...Charging is rapid, taking just 30 minutes for a full charge with speed charging.

"The unveiling of these e-bikes marks a significant milestone in the UAE's sustainable transportation and mobility sector and aligns with the nation’s clean energy goals..."

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