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Mythbusting The World Of EVs: Are Electric Cars Susceptible To Catching Fire?

09 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"...an EV battery fire is bad news. It burns hot and is hard to extinguish. Indeed it can ignite again after several days...burning isn't a battery's sole purpose in life. Whereas a combustion car carries a tankful of stuff whose one job is catching rapidly on fire.

"The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) reported 23 fires [out of] 611,000 EVs during 2022, or 0.004 per cent in a year, which makes it 20 times less likely to happen than ICE car fires, which burned 3,400 times in 4.4 million cars, or 0.08 per cent."

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UK's Lime Bikes Reports on Top Micromobility Trends In the UK

09 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"...the ultra low emission (Ulez) zone expanded across all London boroughs, there are mounting disincentives for travelling by car. The outcome has been both clear and significant. The number of daily cycle journeys in London increased to 1.26 million in 2023, up by 6.3 per cent since 2022...data shows 20 per cent of Lime riders in London had never cycled before they started using Lime e-bikes...average UK rider is now 33 years old, and almost a quarter of our riders are over 40."

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Ex-Tesla Exec Leading Ford Skunkworks Project To Develop Low-Cost EV

09 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"The skunkworks project is working on a third-generation EV...based on [CEO] Farley's comments Tuesday - and a year ago - it's likely that the skunkworks project is focused on cost, smaller EVs and efficiency, including the battery...based in Irvine, California..It includes engineers from Auto Motive Power (AMP)...acquired in November 2023. AMP founder Anil Paryani..is also part of the skunkworks project." [2004 Ford Model U concept pictured]

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New Report Reveals Stunning Human Health Benefit Of Making One Major Change To Cities

09 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"...a report from Logika Group Air Quality Consultants...the English capital city'S decision to begin charging drivers of vehicles that don't meet emissions standards is paying dividends in terms of cleaning up air pollution.

"The policy led to an estimated reduction in road traffic particulate matter pollution of nearly 200 tons and almost 15,000 fewer tons of nitrous oxide pollution over a three-year period."

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Electric Cars Are Not 'Zero Emission', Says UK Advertising Watchdog

09 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"Advertising Standards Authority has banned carmakers from referring to them as zero emission unless they make clear this is only while driving...other circumstances, such as the manufacture or charging of an electric vehicle using electricity from the national grid, emissions were generated.

"ASA’s stance appears at odds with that of the Government, which is calling battery-powered EVs 'zero emission vehicles' for the purposes of the newly introduced ZEV mandate."

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Paris Closes 100 Streets to Cars for Good. Now the City Is a Cyclists' Paradise

07 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"...Paris now has more than 100 city streets that are closed to motorized vehicles year-round...[in response to COVID19 pandemic] some large cities have worked to keep popular city streets open to pedestrians and cyclists year-round...While designed to be short-lived, these changes often proved quite popular. Usage of newly created public space soared, and some street revisions found enduring supporters..."

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Michiganders Disagree On What Kind of Presidential Leadership On Electric Vehicles They Would Like To See

07 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"The future of electric vehicles in Michigan may depend on how the nation's president decides to lead on the issue...Slowing growth in the EV market has auto makers scaling back plans for new manufacturing and relying more on hybrid vehicle sales.

"[GM CEO Barra] encouraged that many third-party forecasts have US EV deliveries rising from about 7% of the industry in 23 to at least 10% in 2024, which would mean another year of record EV sales."

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Hyundai To Fight Cheap Chinese Imports With $21,500 Casper Electric Vehicle

07 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"Based on the diminutive Casper, the baby EV will give the Korean automaker a small and attainable EV that can compete with the Dacia Spring, Renault's upcoming Twingo, and Volkswagen's future electric city car. Reports suggest it could sell for as little as €20,000 (approx. $21,500).

"Casper Electric will utilize a lithium iron phosphate battery, powerful enough to provide a combined range of up to 186 miles..."

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Volvo's First Electric Minivan, The EM90, Officially Rolls Off The Assembly Line

07 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"The 'Scandinavian living room on wheels' includes premium lounge seating with rear cupholders, massage functions, and a fold-out table

"A 200 kW electric motor and 116 kW battery are good for up to 458 miles (738 km)...the EM90 rides on the same platform as the ZEEKR 009...The Volvo EX90 is first available in China, starting at 818,000 yuan ($114,000). Deliveries will begin in March, but Volvo has yet to confirm where else it will launch..."

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Saudi Arabia Showcases Its Domestically Produced Lucid Air In Police Livery

07 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"The innovative electric vehicle, specifically designed to be incorporated into the fleet of the Saudi security forces

"The electric vehicle is equipped with six cameras that have the ability to identify individuals who are wanted and detect criminal or aggressive behavior...One remarkable aspect of this vehicle is the inclusion of a drone..."

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