24 Oct 2023 | Synopsis
"...framing climate problems as a science issue is a strategic misplacement of responsibility that benefits the corporations that profit from the perpetuation of the status quo."...the hope of such technologies, while ignoring the immediate gravity of the climate crisis, is a mistake -- a mistake that many fossil fuel companies hope we will make and buy them more time."
23 Oct 2023 | Synopsis
"A wide range of research now shows there is a positive relationship between environmentally friendly behaviour and personal wellbeing."...survey data collected from nearly 7,000 people across seven countries: Brazil, China, Denmark, India, Poland, South Africa and the UK...[found] as their commitment to environmentally friendly action increased...so too did their subjective wellbeing." See also Le Mond
23 Oct 2023 | Synopsis
"Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 45% in August 2023 compared to August 2022, rising to 1,238,00 units...Add over 800,000 units coming from plugless hybrids and we have one quarter of global registrations having some form of electrification!"Full electric vehicles (BEVs) represented 71% of plugin registrations in August, keeping the year-to-date tally at 70% share...The Tesla Model Y was high above everything else..."
23 Oct 2023 | Synopsis
"In investigating the use of electric bike riding in a group of study participants who suffered from Type 2 diabetes...The study found that "engaging in e-cycling was perceived as an easier way of managing their diabetes than diet or other types of exercise, largely due to the enjoyment of riding""A 2019 study of over 10,000 adults across seven countries found that the Metabolic Equivalent Task minutes per week was measurably higher for electric bike riders than for pedal bike riders, resulting in even more exercise among e-bike riders."
23 Oct 2023 | Synopsis
Until recently, there was no way to measure battery health, hampering used EV sales. But that is changing as companies rush to scale up EV battery tests - some of which take just minutes."Altelium, a UK startup that has a developed an EV battery state-of-health test and certificate launching this year in more than 7,000 U.S. car dealers...Owners who care for their batteries could earn a "potential premium of thousands of dollars" when selling.
23 Oct 2023 | Synopsis
"Used EV sales in the first half of 2023 surpassed the majority of new EV sales, according to the latest market report from battery health and data startup Recurrent...Used EV sales, as a segment, now dwarf the sales of every new EV model besides Tesla Model Y and 3"All of this is good news for consumers looking to purchase used EVs, as their prices are at their lowest since the start of 2021...Thirty percent of used EVs also qualify for the $4,000 federal clean vehicle credit..."
22 Oct 2023 | Synopsis
"Development of the electric HiLux was done in Thailand, but taps into decades of Toyota EV tech...The truck reportedly has a range of just 124 to 143 miles (200-230 km)—which might prove just fine for its intended city and suburban fleet use."...this truck is almost certainly not U.S.-bound. The HiLux used to be related to the U.S. Tacoma, but the two trucks no longer have any key dimensions in common and ride on different platforms."
22 Oct 2023 | Synopsis
"To be clear: Tesla is still making tons of money on every electric vehicle it produces....Tesla's average revenue per delivered vehicle came in just a tad above $45,100, with the lower-cost Model 3 and Model Y cars accounting for over 96% of those deliveries. The average production cost per electric vehicle rolled in at just under $36,680...That translates to an average gross profit of $8,431 and an overall net profit of $5,328."22 Oct 2023 | Synopsis
"Regent Craft, the manufacturer of the Viceroy seaglider, secured a $4.5 million deal with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL)...The Marines could operate this seaglider in the littorals, with multiple roles, including troop and cargo transport, ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance), and expeditionary advanced base operations."In the future, as battery technology continues to evolve, it's expected to extend its zero-emission range to 500 miles (800 km)."
22 Oct 2023 | Synopsis
"Pebble Flow runs on solar power generated from its 1kW solar panels, while the onboard 45 kWh LFP battery takes care of the power needs of the appliances so that the trailer can remain off the grid for up to seven days with easeThis robust trailer takes convenience to the next level with its magic hatch, which allows it to sight, align, and hitch itself autonomously...the Pebble App allows the [$109.000] travel trailer to be reversed, parked, or even turned 360 degrees in place..."
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