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Why Investors Suddenly Care About Saving the Environment

16 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"Here's a big number: $44 trillion.

That's how much of the world's total economic output is dependent on animals and ecosystems, according to the World Economic Forum...[which] ranks “biodiversity loss” as the third most severe risk to the economy over the next decade, after failure to act on climate change and extreme weather."

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These Eco-Zeppelins Could Help to Clean Up the Aviation Industry

16 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"Each of these Hybrid Air Vehicles - of which there are currently 100 - will reportedly have a carbon footprint per-passenger of around 4.5kg compared to 53kg on a regular jet..."

"In terms of other practical benefits, each zeppelin, impressively, can stay in the air for five days at a time. It can also travel at maximum speeds of 130km (80mph) with a single flight range of more than 7,000km."

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Electric Vehicle Battery Capable of 98% Charge In Less Than Ten Minutes

16 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"Enovix, based in Fremont, California, announced that it demonstrated in electric vehicle (EV) battery cells the ability to charge from 0% to 80% state-of-charge in as little as 5.2 minutes and to achieve a greater than 98% charge capacity in under 10 minutes. The cells also surpassed 1,000 cycles while retaining 93% of their capacity.

"Silicon anodes can theoretically store more than twice as much lithium than the graphite anode..."

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Hindustan Motors Stock Wakes Up From a Slumber, Doubles Investor Wealth in One Month - Here's Why

15 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"..reports of the company reviving the legendary Ambassador brand and launching a new electric car...[which] remained in production for 56 years, from 1958 to 2014. Even though it is a relic of the past now, an electric variant could revive the company.

"Every 10,000 rupee invested in Hindustan Motors stock is now worth 24,500 rupee, in less than a month's time."

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McLaren Reportedly Plans Consumer Electric SUV

15 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"The move isn't surprising given McLaren's financial woes resulting from the pandemic-related slowdown of the past two years, coupled with the need to invest electrification as the U.K...

"McLaren's decision to start racing this year in the Extreme E electric off-road series could also be construed as a need to build credibility in the world of high-performance electric SUVs ahead of introducing one to showrooms..."

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GM President Nixes Talk of Future Volt, No More Hybrids

15 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

Mark Reuss'..."message could hardly be clearer, GM plans on focusing on pure battery electric cars...and not "waste" resources building plug-in hybrids.

"Hybrids are just countermeasures to an ICE...You can't spend money to force the customer to carry around extra stuff they may not need.

"Or, you can spend your money on getting the real answer, which is providing the customer a zero emissions, sustainable, affordable solution."

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Toyota Compact Cruiser EV Wins at 2022 Car Design Awards

15 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"...the off-road EV...won a 2022 Car Design Award, held at the ADI Design Museum in Milan, Italy, during the city's Design Week...Toyota was also nominated in the Production and overall Brand Design categories, but those went to the Ferrari 296 GTB and the Polestar lineups, respectively."

"Toyota says the Compact Cruiser was inspired by a "first-generation" Land Cruiser..." No word on performance specs, production schedule or pricing.

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Automakers and Climate Activists Agree on Need for Congress to Extend Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

15 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"The CEOs of General Motors, Ford, Chrysler-parent Stellantis NV and Toyota Motor North America signed a joint letter to [Congressional leaders] requesting that the current cap on tax credits be lifted completely and replaced with a time-based limit. The current $7,500 federal income tax credit...phases out after a manufacturer sells 200,000 EVs."

"So far, only Tesla and GM have exceeded the 200,000 electric vehicle threshold..."

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Ford Issues Stop-Sale of Electric Mustang Mach-E Crossovers Due to Potential Safety Defect

14 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

Ford...said potentially affected vehicles include 2021 and 2022 Mach-Es that were built from May 27, 2020, through May 24, 2022, at the automaker’s Cuautitlan plant in Mexico.

"The problem involves a potential overheating of the vehicle’s high voltage battery main contactors, which is an electrically controlled switch for a power circuit. The issue can lead to a malfunction that could cause the vehicle not to start..."

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Cute Electric Bubble Car Gets Official Pricing Ahead of Imminent Production

14 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"Three Microlino 2.0 series editions were announced last year, followed most recently by the launch of the first 999 vehicles to go into production at the company's...manufacturing facility in Turin, Italy...each come with a 12.5-kW motor and 10.5-kWh battery for a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) and a per-charge range of up to 177 km (110 miles)...

"...prices will start from CHF 14,990 including taxes or roughly € 12,500 excluding VAT."

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GM Will Officially Reveal Chevy Blazer EV on July 18th

14 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

"GM first teased electric versions of its Blazer and Equinox SUVs last year. But while the automaker has said it aims for the Equinox EV to start at $30,000, it has yet to set similar pricing expectations for the Blazer.

"The imminent arrival of the Equinox EV and Blazer EV would put Chevy at the forefront of GM’s $35 billion push to electrify its entire lineup by 2040."

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Scania Launches Its Regional Long-Haul Electric Truck

14 Jun 2022 | Synopsis

Scania says that its 4×2, or single-axle, tractor...624 kWh of batteries installeD...can expect to achieve up to 350 km (217 miles) in range, with an average speed of 80 km/hour (50 mph) on highways. The company notes that range will of course vary with weight, configuration, and topography.

"The truck will achieve full charge in less than 90 minutes – half the length of a driver’s mandated 45-minute rest period for every 4.5 hours..."

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