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Electric Cars Are Driving China Toward the End of the Age of Oil

24 Dec 2023 | Synopsis

An EV road trip across China reveals how economics and consumer preferences - not green concerns - are hastening the energy transition.

"Since the beginning of 2017, China has chalked up more than 18 million EV sales, nearly half the world's total and over four times more than the US...By 2026, the research group projects that over 50% of all new passenger vehicle sales in China will be electric, compared to a little over a quarter in the US."

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$422,750 Rolls Royce Electric Spectre Is The "Spiritual Successor" Of The Phantom Coupe

24 Dec 2023 | Synopsis

"The Rolls Royce Spectre is one of the most anticipated EVs coming out this year...the Spectre is slightly more powerful than the Phantom Coupe, with a dual electric powertrain that can produce up to 584 horsepower. It also comes with a 102-kWh battery that can deliver a range of up to 291 miles on the standard model with 22-inch wheels... the elephant in the room is obviously the underwhelming range... most people buying a Rolls Royce aren't concerned about the range, but the luxury it offers."

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Are EVs Booming Or Flopping? Both Are True

24 Dec 2023 | Synopsis

"Americans are being bombarded by two conflicting messages about electric vehicles: They're booming. But they're also piling up on dealer lots because no one wants them...Both things happen to be true, just as the next election is poised to be the first to spotlight EVs as a campaign issue.

"Despite lagging EV sales from domestic heavyweights like Ford and GM, there are other vehicles - like those made by Hyundai Motor, Rivian Automotive, BMW, and Mercedes Benz - that are selling well..."

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"It feels very fun and freeing": US sees ebike boom after years of false starts

24 Dec 2023 | Synopsis

"This year could be considered 'the year of the ebike'...Ebike sales in the United States leaped by 269% between 2019 and 2022, with the market size expected to have grown further in 2023, to be worth $2.59bn.

"Ebikes are in the zeitgeist, people are talking about them. They are inclusive of everyone. Even my mom is thinking of getting one...more than 100 city and state-based incentives to boost ebike adoption across the US..."

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Electric Car Registrations On The Rise In Europe, While Diesel Dies Out

24 Dec 2023 | Synopsis

"...electric cars and plug-in hybrids made up more than 24% of all new passenger car registrations in the European Union...New car registrations have been on the rise in the EU for 16 straight months, with a year-on-year rise of 13.3% in the registration of electric vehicles and hybrids.

"Countries seeing the largest [diesel] decline were France, Spain, Italy, and Germany, with diesel cars representing 12.2% of market share, down from 14.5%..."

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America's EV Market Just Hit A Major Milestone - Here Is What It Means For The Future

23 Dec 2023 | Synopsis

"...a report from Axios revealing that sales in the United States have crossed a major milestone...that over 1 million battery electric vehicles were sold in the country during 2023. Meanwhile, sales of plug-in hybrid cars are also on the rise...

"Axios noted that the data suggests that fears of a drop-off in demand for clean electric cars in the United States are not being realized."

"U.S. government has been improving necessary infrastructure across the country, with a 40% increase in charging ports since Biden took office."

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Sparking Change: Are Sodium-Ion Batteries Going To Replace Lithium-Ion In The Future?

23 Dec 2023 | Synopsis

"Sodium-ion batteries operate on the basic electrochemical principles shared by various battery technologies...With ongoing advancements aimed at improving energy density, cycle life, and overall performance, sodium-ion batteries hold the promise of revolutionizing how we store and utilize energy in the coming years...With sodium being a more abundant and affordable resource, the overall manufacturing expenses could be reduced, making energy storage more economically viable."

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Bird May Be Bankrupt, But Shared Micromobility Is Doing Just Fine

23 Dec 2023 | Synopsis

"Despite Bird's murky future, cities are really taking to their shared scooters and bikes...according to the National Association of City Transportation Officials’ (NACTO) annual report...The number of micromobility trips in the U.S. and Canada increased by five million from 2021 and are up by 40% since 2018

"34 percent of riders are using bikes and scooters ''to access jobs,'' while 39 percent are running errands, 16 percent are going to school, and 50 percent for ''other social or recreation trips.''"

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Whisper In The Sky: Massive Electric Pane Ready To Test Vertical Takeoff

23 Dec 2023 | Synopsis

"Butterfly...features a 'completely novel approach to aviation that unlocks a new standard in quietness, performance, and reliability...OSTR technology strategically adjusts propeller revolutions per minute (RPM) to enhance efficiency during the vertical, transition, and forward flight phases, resulting in a 60 percent reduction in power demand during hover.

"Butterfly boasts an impressive maximum range of 100 miles (161 km) and a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h). What sets it apart is its capacity, accommodating five passengers alongside cargo."

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Buses Are Driving Montana's EV Future

23 Dec 2023 | Synopsis

"School does not stop at 30 degrees below zero on the Hi-Line. Neither do the buses."

"The electric bus's evenly distributed weight helped it crawl out of a tough spot that Hamilton doesn’t think a diesel bus could overcome...Two years into a national effort to bring states into the EV age, the poster child for Montana’s progress is a hulking bus, not a grill-less, sleek sedan...Predictable miles and scheduled returns to home base make public transit a great fit for electric buses.."

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