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What Your Grid Models Aren't Telling You About Electric Vehicles

01 Apr 2025 | Synopsis

"As utilities work to support affordability, clean energy and resiliency goals, one load stands apart: electric vehicles...They are a fundamentally unique type of load, arriving quickly.

"Circuits and transformers were designed for steady, predictable growth, not for fast-growing and sudden load spikes...Other loads are also adding pressure. Data centers, heat pumps and electrified buildings..EV-focused load shifting needs to work differently."

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Increase In Nissan LEAF Range From 73 Miles To 373 Miles Shows Astounding Improvements In Electric Cars

31 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"...Nissan didn’t provide much detail on the coming 2026 LEAF. However, someone at Nissan slipped BBC's Top Gear the critical news that we can expect 600 km (373 miles) of range with the new LEAF. That's about 100 miles more than the current LEAF...first Nissan LEAF was the 2011 model, and it had 73 miles...look at how much of an improvement that is over 15 years prior."

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H55 To Fly 'Across America' In B23 Energic Electric Aircraft

31 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

H55 Across America..spin-off of the pioneering Solar Impulse project..cross-country tour will spotlight the Bristell B23 Energic, the first fully electric two-seater aircraft to be certified under Part 23 regulations...Targeted at flight schools, aero clubs, military academies, and private pilots, the B23 Energic, powered by H55's certified electric propulsion and battery technology..tour will make stops at major aviation hubs and events across the U.S."

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Incredibly Cool Electric Flying Boat Is Coming To America

31 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"The VS-9 can transport up to eight passengers at 25 knots, or 46KPH, and its electric motor has a range of 50 nautical miles, equivalent to around 92KM.

"...the interior is elegant and minimalistic...It almost reminds us of an airport lounge, with teak wood on the floor and leather seats, each with its dedicated individual cupholder...an estimated price tag for the United States north of $600,000."

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This Study Says Drivers Are Doing *More* Miles In EVs Than Petrol Cars

31 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"..the average annual EV mileage in the UK has overtaken that of combustion cars... electric car drivers apparently averaged 8,740 miles in 2024, against a petrol and diesel average of 8,296, according to... Solera cap hpi...put that down to a few factors, namely 1) better choice of EVs, 2) better batteries that go further and 3) drivers getting over their range anxiety...

...all mileage - whether battery - or petrol-powered - has dropped some 12 per cent over the last decade."

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EV Buyers Who Missed Out On Their Tax Credits Now Have A Fix From The IRS

28 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"..electric car shoppers across the country discovered this spring that they couldn't get the EV tax credit they expected, because their car dealer had not correctly reported their 2024 purchase to the IRS through a new online portal.

"NADA..says the IRS is now allowing dealers to report sales 'for qualifying clean vehicle credit transactions that occurred in 2024.' Essentially, the 3-day requirement is being waived."

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Hopium To Refocus On Hydrogen Fuel Cells After Recovery Plan Approval

28 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"...company's shift from developing premium hydrogen-powered passenger cars to becoming a fuel cell supplier for the heavy-duty mobility market..The focus is now on delivering 100kW and 200kW fuel cell modules, which Hopium has said will be 30% smaller and 20% lighter than competitor products, weighing 25kg....the company was placed in receivership [in 2023] due to financial difficulties, effectively shelving its plans for the Machina."

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China's Zero-Emission Truck And Bus Market Reaches Historic High Of 230000 Units Sold In 2024

28 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

Battery electric technology dominated the zero-emission market for both medium and heavy trucks, accounting for 13% and 14%, respectively...Electric city bus sales already reached the full market penetration in China in 2023, achieving the highest electrification rate of all vehicle categories. As of 2024, battery electric, hybrid electric, and fuel-cell electric city buses accounted for almost 100% of the market."

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Rivian Spins Out A New Micromobility Startup Called Also With $105M From Eclipse

28 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"...skunkworks program was a bigger idea than could naturally exist within Rivian...now a team of about 70 people hailing from Apple, Google, Specialized, Tesla, REI Co-Op, and Uber - has spun out of Rivian with a new name and $105 million in funding from Eclipse Ventures.

"...will show off its first vehicle designs at an event later this year...new company are being coy about what that first product will be..it having a bike-like form factor."

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President's Cuts Have Hit Government Agencies Investigating Elon Musk's Businesses. Here's A Breakdown

27 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"...after spending more than $200 million to elect Donald Trump to a second term as president, the wealthiest man on earth has ensconced himself in the White House at the president's side...Musk's growing involvement in the federal government’s business has raised questions about potential conflicts with his own companies...

"Public Citizen...calculated the administration halted or moved to dismiss investigations against 89 corporations, including Musk�s companies, across multiple federal agencies."

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London Housing Association Operator Peabody Adds Northgate Electric Micromobility Vehicle To Fleet To Boost Sustainability

27 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"By adding the electric cargo bike, the housing association aims to halve the time caretakers spend travelling between homes in the Earl's Court area of West London...The electric cargo bike has a range of approximately 25 miles on a single charge...

"Northgate provided the cargo bike under a four-year long-term hire contract, which includes battery charging. The operating cost is approximately half that of the smaller diesel vans currently used by Peabody in London."

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EV Battery Swapping Tie-Up Between Ample And Mitsubishi To Start In Japan

27 Mar 2025 | Synopsis

"Utilising its cutting-edge battery-swapping technologies, Ample hopes to improve commercial EV charging infrastructure and support Tokyo's aggressive goal of a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

"Its proprietary technology allows its batteries to be swapped over in just five minutes for as little as $13.00...compact stations, which can be deployed within days, provide a practical solution for businesses transitioning to electric fleets..."

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