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All-Electric Nissan Ariya To Embark on 27,000 KM Pole-to-Pole Adventure

24 May 2022 | Synopsis

"In preparation for the freezing Arctic and Antarctic conditions, Chris Ramsey's expedition Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE will be modified with a custom rugged exterior fit for the trek across extreme terrain with upgraded wheels, tires and suspension. A second, unmodified Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE will act as a support vehicle throughout the Americas."

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2022 Report Rates the US on EV Readiness: How Prepared is Your State?

24 May 2022 | Synopsis

"The top-ranking states are not necessarily the best locations for EV adoption, but rather the most prepared to handle an influx of new EVs today."

"No offense to The Magnolia State, but we did not expect to see it in the top 10, let alone the top two! As you can see from the data tables in the full LeasePlan EV Readiness Index, Mississippi by far has the lowest EV penetration in the US."

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New All-Electric Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider Shapes Up

24 May 2022 | Synopsis

It could be five years off, but the company is starting to consider electric spec that "can offer a battery size of between 87kWh and 104kWh and electric motors with power from 168bhp to 241bhp..."

"...the second of these would be used for a rear-drive Duetto, allowing engineers to then fit a motor on each axle to produce more powerful four-wheel-drive editions."

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The Truth Behind EV Sales in 2022

24 May 2022 | Synopsis

"Automotive companies including Volkswagen Group, Ford, Mercedes and even Tesla are struggling to meet customer demand given ongoing supply chain issues, battery availability, chip shortages and increased interest in EVs exacerbated by rising gasoline price...

"Manufacturing an EV is very different from manufacturing a vehicle that runs on an internal combustion engine. The supply chain, assembly line and design of an EV are different, and achieving scale seems to be the hardest part...

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Lunaz Upcycled Electric Garbage Trucks Are a Model for Reuse, Carbon Reduction vs. New

23 May 2022 | Synopsis

"Lunaz...starting with end-of-life Mercedes-Benz Econic garbage trucks, and rebuilding them as EVs - is also the world's first upcycled electric recycling truck.

"[C]onverted trash trucks are "dramatically cheaper" than buying a new electric truck..[saving] 80% of the embedded carbon (related to manufacturing) in opting for this sort of truck versus a new electric truck."

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Inside the Design of Zoox, Amazon's Quirky, Self-Driving Car

23 May 2022 | Synopsis

"First founded in 2014 and acquired by Amazon in 2020 for $1.2 billion, Zoox has spent nearly the last decade building an autonomous vehicle from scratch. Their goal is not to sell the car, but to build the rideshare service of tomorrow to challenge Uber and Lyft."

"Without being integrated into the body of the car, the pods --[estimated to be serviceable up to 400k miles] -- can easily be pulled out for repair, or upgraded as technology advances."

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These Cheap E-Bikes Are Taking Over The Streets

23 May 2022 | Synopsis

"With the recent rise in electric bike popularity and advances in technology, e-bike manufacturers have shifted their focus away from premium options and toward affordability, to reach budget-minded cyclists and commuters.

"All of this means that e-bikes are no longer just a rich man's toy, with a host of solid options now available for under $1,500."

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Eco-Pulse Hybrid-Electric TBM 960 Aircraft Headlines French Aerospace Firm's Sustainability Initiatives

23 May 2022 | Synopsis

"Daher takes on the role of primary integrator in the project, while Airbus leads development of the high-energy-density main battery system, capable of storing 350 kW at a weight of 350 kg. Airbus will also work out aerodynamic and acoustic integration of the systems and flight control computer, while Safran provides the..." six 50 kW electric motors.

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Survey: Majority of World's Car Buyers Are Ready to Go Electric

23 May 2022 | Synopsis

"52% of respondents to EY's annual Mobility Consumer Index who are looking to buy a car want an EV, according to the survey of 13,000 people in 18 countries...That's a leap of 22 percentage points in two years, and the first time that EV interest exceeded 50%..."

"Buyers in Italy (73%), China (69%) and South Korea (63%) were the most interested..." Americans and Australians least interested.

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In The Future, You'll Commute To Work On A Skateboard, Says Hunter Boards CEO

22 May 2022 | Synopsis

"The 'micro mobility' industry, which encompasses small vehicles such as scooters, bikes, and mopeds, is fast-growing in urban areas. The global micro mobility market was valued at $44 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $214 billion by 2030...Americans took 136 million trips on bikes, e-bikes, and scooters in 2019 - a 60% jump from 2018...

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GM Patent: Dual Charge Ports Could Allow Electric Trucks a Lot of Energy Flexibility

22 May 2022 | Synopsis

"...a patent application for a dual charge port setup that could help get the most out of Ultium battery system in the automaker's electric pickup trucks.

"Using a series of controllers and switches, as well as the pack's built-in ability to operate as two different packs in series or in parallel, the application describes different charging scenarios for the dual-layer vehicles."

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New Taxis In Athens, Thessaloniki Must Be Electric Starting 2026

22 May 2022 | Synopsis

"All new taxis in Athens and Thessaloniki must be electrically powered starting on January 1, 2026, according to a new climate law that seeks to gradually abolish transportation that relies on fossil fuels.

"The measure for zero-carbon vehicles will also apply to one-third of rental cars as of that date."

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