16 May 2024 | Synopsis
"Plug Inn, from Renault and Publicis Sapient, is a winner in Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards."...drivers take a road trip, they can schedule stops at private chargers along their route. Homeowners with EV chargers, meanwhile, can make a little extra cash...Since it launched last year, more than 75,000 people have downloaded the app, and more than 1,000 charging points are now listed on it."
16 May 2024 | Synopsis
"Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated a groundbreaking legal challenge against fossil fuel companies, holding them accountable for their role in Climate change and its impact on the state."...places Michigan alongside a growing list of local, tribal, and state governments pursuing compensation for climate-related damages..state draws on its successful litigation history against other industries, such as opioid manufacturers and chemical companies..."
16 May 2024 | Synopsis
"Some Wyoming coal mines are likely facing extinction-level headwinds - even before the prospect of new federal coal pollution reduction rules taking effect in 2032..."A mild winter in the U.S., which coincides with April as the 11th consecutive monthly warmest on record across the globe, helped drive down demand for Wyoming’s thermal coal...Coal’s share of the U.S. electricity market has wallowed at less than 15%..."
13 May 2024 | Synopsis
"...instead of just de facto banning the competition from giving Americans access to affordable hot new EVs, the US should instead try making affordable hot new EVs itself."...accusations that China is 'dumping' EVs on overseas markets, with Europe - which also subsidizes its own EV industry...The irony is, if Chinese taxpayers are subsidizing manufacturing before sending those cars overseas, that represents a wealth transfer from Chinese taxpayers to American ones."
13 May 2024 | Synopsis
Amprius claims its ultra-dense batteries will double the runtime of existing solutions, enabling soldiers to stay out longer without needing to stop for recharge...SiMaxx cells offer an energy density as high as 500 Wh/kg by weight and 1,300 Wh/kg by volume"Beyond high-powered wearables, Amprius' battery tech has drawn interest from the electric aviation, satellite and drone industries and has featured prominently in the Solar Car Challenge, sweeping the top four spots in last year's event."
13 May 2024 | Synopsis
"Ethiopia has a population of 126 million people, but the total number of vehicles registered in Ethiopia is around 1.2 million. Most of these vehicles are over 20 years old."...Ministry of Transport and Logistics recently said that this target of over 100,000 electric vehicle has already been met in just the first 2 years of this plan!
"...in just 2 years, locally assembled EVs and imported EVs have added almost 10% of Ethiopia's current total ICE vehicle registrations!"
13 May 2024 | Synopsis
Similar to airplanes, we will need an extensive network of air traffic management authorities in every country. There's also one important thing - the skies aren't empty. Air traffic control for such cars will require extensive communication with that of airplanes."As fun and futuristic as the newer eVTOLS may seem, companies making flying cars will also have to consider safety and noise regulations."
13 May 2024 | Synopsis
"...more than 100 million Americans have taken out auto loans...taking out auto loans also means the same Americans are now trapped in debt and paying high interest rates. The money spent on paying off an expensive car is no longer available to put towards building wealth."Instead of looking at the monthly payment, Sethi recommends using ratios instead...start by choosing a car you can afford and not the car you think you should have."
11 May 2024 | Synopsis
"BYD hasn't revealed much information regarding the Shark but describes its off-roading abilities as 'robust' and notes that it will boast DMO technology. This Dual Mode Off-road Super Hybrid technology enables superior range and impressive performance... the Shark will adopt a hybrid setup (presumably plug-in) better suited to a workhorse...A combined range of around 745 miles is expected.BYD has no plans to enter the American market."
11 May 2024 | Synopsis
"A trip to China for the Beijing auto show demonstrates just how far Chinese EVs have come."...the auto show had more than 100 new model debuts and concepts. That's a far cry from the Detroit Auto Show last September...while Western automakers are still focused on things like range and charging speed when it comes to selling EVs, those issues have already been addressed in China..."
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