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Why the Revived Honda Motocompacto Is So Important

02 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

The new Motorcompacto electric scooter "is made by [American Honda Motors], the same business unit that makes the Civic, and that's why it matters

"Because how we get around is changing. Climate worries, congestion, the ongoing affordability crisis, increasing urbanization, and the EV transition have limited the appeal of the two-car-per-household suburban commute...It charges off a household 110-volt outlet in 3.5 hours, and supports riders up to 265 lbs.

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What Makes An Ideal Australian Main Street? This Is What Shoppers Told Us

02 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"...the people who use these places are often not consulted about what they actually want and need on their main street.

"Overwhelmingly, participants considered the pharmacy the most important store or service for an ideal main street. Across gender, age and location, pharmacies were consistently number one...Intriguingly, four types of stores/services that are disappearing from main streets around Australia.

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Vinfast Wants To Sell The Cheapest EV In America At Under $20,000

02 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"The VF3 was designed for Vietnam: it's a ten-foot, two door EV that Vinfast claims will comfortably fit up to five adults. Take that with a grain of salt..."

The details of the Vinfast VF3 are unclear. We know the car will be 10 feet long and will come with 16-inch wheels, but range and output figures are unknown...the VF3 may even qualify for federal tax credits under an unclearly defined leasing rule. If so, the VF3 would cost around $12,500."

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Electric Vehicle Rule Will Be a Huge Win for the Climate - and New Mexico's Economy

02 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"...Advanced Clean Cars...program...requiring automakers to deliver an increasing number of new zero emission vehicles for sale in the state starting in model year 2027...If New Mexico joins...it would become the 10th state to do so, alongside California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington

"Just as surely as the smartphone replaced the flip phone, EVs will replace gasoline vehicles."

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What Is a Tesla V4 Supercharger and How Is It Better Than V3?

02 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"...V4 Supercharging stations have a longer charging cable...black and white exterior design includes a contactless payment terminal...Certain Tesla V4 Superchargers, such as those in Europe, do not require Magic Dock adapters for non-Tesla use

"Currently, V4 chargers offer the same maximum power as V3 chargers (250kW), but this is set to change over time. Tesla's V4 chargers are set to reach a maximum output of 350kW..the amperage of a V4, as opposed to the V3's amperage of 425A."

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Why Fewer People Are Buying Electric Vehicles

01 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"... there has been a surprising downturn in EV sales recently. Here are some of the reasons behind this trend...Big-ticket items, like vehicles, are usually the first to see a decline...Hybrids, which combine a traditional combustion engine with an electric motor, offer a middle ground.

"Despite these challenges, it's essential to remember the automotive industry is in transition. The shift toward sustainable and green transport is inevitable."

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Tesla Convinces Jury Its Autopilot Wasn't At Fault In First Lawsuit Blaming A Fatality On The Technology To Go To Trial

01 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"Jurors in state court in Riverside, California, on Tuesday sided with Tesla in the first lawsuit blaming a fatality on Autopilot to go to trial...Lawyers representing the crash survivors argued that a manufacturing defect in Autopilot mode caused the car to sharply swerve off the road. The company contended Lee had been drinking alcohol before he got behind the wheel and that there was no evidence he had even activated Autopilot before the collision."

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Don't Give Away EV Battery, Car Production to Other Countries

01 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"Imagine China cornering the market on the manufacture of EVs or even just the batteries that power those vehicles. It could be a disaster for American manufacturing and, in the long-term, for the planet’s environment.

"if we increase our domestic manufacturing capabilities now, the U.S. will be in a better position to drive innovations in the future...America should not rest and give away EV battery and car manufacturing to other countries, especially to economic adversaries like China."

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The First Frontier For Electric Aviation: Short-Haul Flights

01 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"..there's a growing market in commuter flights - trips that are less than 250 miles - that is perfect for its electric planes...Commuter flights made up 29 percent of flights in the U.S. in 2019...if factors align, the short-haul segment could grow from $75 billion to $115 billion by 2035, closing in on 700 million passengers a year.

"Beyond electrifying larger airports, electric planes could help kick off a return to smaller regional airports

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Hate The Chesapeake Bay Bridge? These Electric Ferries Might Help

01 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"A futuristic electric ferry that skims the waves like a flying pelican is seen by some Maryland officials as a way to revitalize rural communities and alleviate traffic jams along the nation’s largest estuary.

"Getting back and forth between Annapolis and Baltimore city on a ferry would be faster than driving in a car on the roads - and it would be a whole lot more fun...The counties'' ferry study comes as the U.S. Department of Transportation is spending tens of millions of dollars to promote the adoption of electric or low-emission ferries."

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New Map Reveals The US National Parks Electric Vehicle Charging Corridors

31 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

The Biden administration's {EV] push features a venture to create an electric vehicle charging corridor that will include the 425 national park sites across the nation...NPS has an unparalleled opportunity to engage across communities to support an environmental ethic

"The new NPS EV charging map, developed with NREL’s support, invites visitors to participate in and contribute to our goals..."

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Rivian Vehicles Charged From Wind, Solar Energy To Be Delivered Soon

31 Oct 2023 | Synopsis

"Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive Inc RIVN announced that its customers will soon be getting vehicles that had their initial charge supplied by entirely renewable energy sources.

"The company has installed a fully commissioned 2.8-megawatt wind turbine at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, to generate wind energy...The company has installed a fully commissioned 2.8-megawatt wind turbine at its manufacturing facility company in early 2022..."

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