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Stockholm+50 Supports Phase Out of Fossil Fuels, Sustainable Lifestyles for All

05 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"The Stockholm+50 meeting commemorate[d] 50 years of the first global meeting held in the Swedish capital on the human environment...close[d] with a statement that underlined the need for policies to promote phase out of fossil fuels and encourage sustainable lifestyles.

"Such declarations will feel like empty words unless they are backed by investments in decarbonisation technologies, reliable grant-based finance..."

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California Greenlights Nation's First Driverless Taxi Fleet

05 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"According to the draft agreement passed down by the CPUC, Cruise will initially be limited to a 30-car electric vehicle fleet, and those cars are restricted to roving around San Fransisco’s less congested neighborhoods. Rides can only happen between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and any rides during "heavy rain or fog" aren't allowed, either."

"During an investor event last year...Cruise CEO Dan Ammann detailed plans to grow its fleet to thousands."

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Americans Want More Electric Vehicles, But 50% by 2030 Looks Unlikely

04 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"...in Germany, nearly 14 percent of new cars sold in 2021 were battery EVs, and another 12.5 percent were plug-in hybrids. Even Brexit-beleaguered Britain is having a BEV bonanza at 11.6 percent of new car sales last year.

"The good news for those who want to see EV adoption increase in the US is that consumer interest is higher than ever...CarMax says that starting in 2021, it has seen a steady growth in customer searching"...for EVs.

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Tesla Owners Love Their Cars. Elon Musk? Not As Much.

04 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"Tesla owners purchase the cars, and frequently the stock, because they care about the environment and adore the way they drive and look. But much of their passion has been complicated by Musk’s behavior and public musings."

Tesla owners and investors share their complicated views of the man at the helm of the car company they really enjoy and appreciate.

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Electric Vehicles Accelerate China's Looming Dominance As Car Exporter

04 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"China's car exports are taking off, many of them are electric vehicles and most are going to Europe. From almost nothing a few years ago, China exported half a million electric vehicles in 2021, and its market share in Europe was second only to Germany's. As the car market goes electric, Europe could quickly find itself running a trade deficit with China in automobiles."

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Why Ford's Push To Remove EVs From Dealerships Is Great News

04 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"Ford's supply of electric vehicles hasn't quite kept up with the public's demand, resulting in a situation where traditional dealerships are cashing in... Instead of allowing the prices of their vehicles to skyrocket before they reach the road, Ford has announced a plan to ease some of the tension."

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UK: BYD ADL Celebrates Delivery of 1,000th Electric Bus

03 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BYD announced that their electric vehicle partnership reached a milestone of 1,000 electric buses delivered to customers."

"...sales of the British-built and BYD-powered buses accelerated recently. It took five years to reach the 500th electric bus, while another 500 were sold just one year later."

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Charging Lounges Help Make Plugging In a More Palatable Experience

03 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"Startup The Stack Charge is focusing on California..its own vision of an expanded EV charging station with amenities. The first location, with 40 fast chargers, is on 1.29 acres, also in Baker. The opening is planned for the end of 2022 or early 2023."

"In addition to the chargers and healthy fast food, the 2500-square-foot Baker location will have an outdoor plaza, Wi-Fi and 24/7 restrooms."

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Mercedes eActros LongHaul to Launch in 2024

03 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"..Mercedes...ready to electrify the long-haul segment, revealing this week that it intends to put the 40-ton eActros LongHaul into production in 2024, with a range of around 310 miles on a full charge.

"...other eActros trucks in the lineup, the LongHaul is expected to feature several battery packs with a capacity of 105 kWh each."

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Toyota Shows Off Portable, Swappable Hydrogen Cartridges

03 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"Toyota estimates that one cartridge could supply enough electricity to operate a typical household microwave for 3-4 hours."

"Toyota didn't cite any specific use cases for its hydrogen cartridges, but an accompanying graphic depicts use in cars, drones, motorcycles and even to recharge mobile devices."

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The USPS Is Already Testing Mail Delivery By Electric Bike with These Neat Little US-Built Mail Bikes

03 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"The electric mail bikes are built on the Freighter AW platform...

"Technically it's an electric cargo tricycle, but it almost looks more like a cargo van than a bike...

"The giant rear cargo box provides 72 cubic feet (over 2,000 liters) of space for mail, and the bike can hold up to 400 lb. (181 kg) of cargo."

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Jeep Will Only Sell Hybrids, EVs in Europe by 2023

02 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"The Jeep Wrangler 4xE was the bestselling plug-in hybrid in North America in the first quarter of 2022. Still, North American markets are evolving slower than those across the Atlantic.

"Jeep has committed to selling 100% BEV in Europe by 2030, compared to a projected 50% BEV sales in North America at the same time."

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