22 Jan 2024 | Synopsis
"In a country experiencing extreme cold - and where almost 1 in 4 cars are electric - a roadside assistance company says it's still gas-powered cars that are experiencing the vast majority of problems starting."Viking, a Norwegian road assistance company...says that it responded to 34,000 assistance requests in the first 9 days of the year. Viking says that only 13% of the cases were coming from electric vehicle."
22 Jan 2024 | Synopsis
"Fleet managers need to fully understand their current operation in order to successfully integrate into the EV world.""The first step to electrifying a fleet is maximising the power that comes to the site. Look at what power is available on-site. Is there a way to maximise its potential?
"EV charging businesses and consultants see fleet conversions every day. Their input can make the difference."
22 Jan 2024 | Synopsis
"Edelman, the world's largest PR firm, was working with the Koch network as recently as 2022 - the same year that Edelman committed to a more robust climate strategy"Known for funding climate denial front groups and its deep connections to the fossil fuel industry, Koch Industries and its sprawling network have been peddling climate disinformation for decades.
"Richard Edelman says he wants his legacy to the PR industry to be trust, but in truth, his legacy will be climate denial."
22 Jan 2024 | Synopsis
"Australia's electricity could be over 95% renewable by 2035, according to the latest release of Australia's electricity market operator's Integrated System Plan."After more than 2 years of weekly simulations, my model has achieved a 98.8% renewable electricity supply at an estimated average wholesale cost of $95/MWh, a similar cost to what it has averaged over the last 8 years."
22 Jan 2024 | Synopsis
"...the team at Airbus successfully tested the hydrogen fuel cell system, which reached 1.2 megawatts, its full power level..The ultimate aim of ZEROe is to produce a hydrogen-powered commercial plane by 2035."...the propulsion system prototype, which includes the hydrogen fuel cell system and the electric motors, was powered on at 1.2 megawatts...The four concepts that Airbus proposed back in 2020 will pursue either hydrogen The four concepts that Airbus proposed back in 2020 will pursue either hydrogen combustion or hydrogen fuel cell technology."
21 Jan 2024 | Synopsis
"The vehicle featured in the video here is a 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD Long Range version and it's being driven in Alberta, Canada. The temperature is around -31 Fahrenheit...The key is to adequately precondition...the battery was warm enough to accept over 100 kilowatts of juice, which is more than enough to charge rather quickly...the moral of the story here is that if you know how to properly use your EV..."21 Jan 2024 | Synopsis
"Frigid January temperatures have given electric vehicle owners nightmares as they struggle to keep their cars charged and on the road"In addition, the cars' batteries reportedly drain faster in frosty weather. One study from 2019 reported that low temperatures can reduce EV range by 40% or more...The Biden administration has made adoption of electric vehicles key to their climate agenda. But consumers are not playing ball..."
21 Jan 2024 | Synopsis
"Consumer demand for EVs did soften, but not by as much as media interest.""...the fourth quarter, it was a record year for volume...EV market share ended '23 at 7.6% of total volume, though it reached 8.1% for the fourth quarter alone..
"We're definitely on the electrification road. There may be some potholes, but I don't think there's going to be negative impact."
21 Jan 2024 | Synopsis
"While safety experts are worried about whether EVs are too heavy and the Biden administration is spending millions to build out a national charging network, a number of state governments are fretting over lost revenue."Historically, drivers have been taxed heavily on gasoline purchases... It averages out to about 51 cents per gallon
"...each state adding at least $200 in fees that gas vehicle owners avoid."
21 Jan 2024 | Synopsis
"Archer...It plans to have its Midnight eVTOL kick off commercial operations in the Los Angeles and New York metropolitan areas...As part of this joint effort, Atlantic Aviation will electrify operations at several of its locations across the US. That is where the BETA Technologies chargers will be installed. These are inter-operable, rapid charging units based on a combined charging system (CCS) endorsed by GAMA..."
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