18 Apr 2024 22:27:10 UTC

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GM Says 90 Percent Of EV Users Charge At Home Or Work

27 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"A recent GM study shows that nine out of ten EV users have the habit of charging their vehicles at night or at the workplace...These charging habits make the most of EV idle periods and reduce range anxiety.

"...the ideal situation is for the owner to have a wallbox-type charger installed at home that allows the vehicle to be charged approximately four times faster than a conventional 220V outlet."

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The Most Efficient Electric Cars That Can Save Drivers £1,300 a Year In Running Costs As Public Charging Prices In the UK Soar 42% In May

27 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

The E-Rating "...algorithm takes into account how well electrical power is converted into miles on the road, the speed at which the battery can be recharged... that all help to improve efficiency to tell drivers which are the most efficient models on sale.

"50 electric cars sold in Britain have been given E-Ratings, with just two sitting in the highest A++ band: the...BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3 Long Range."

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Scientists Think We Can Get 90 Percent Clean Energy by 2035

27 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"A new study published last week in in the research journal Joule details both the impediments and six possible solutions...Within those potential pathways are a mix of strategies, including further reliance on wind and solar energy production, hydrogen energy storage, and an expansion of our nuclear power capabilities...A 100 percent carbon-free power system will require a portfolio of resources."

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Gas Station Owners, Charging Companies Oppose Xcel Energy's Electric Vehicle Charging Plan

27 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"Gas station and convenience store owners, EV charging companies, and conservative and free-market groups say Xcel Energy’s ability to use ratepayer money for the rollout would give it an unfair advantage in what’s expected nationally to be a nearly $50 billion a year market by the end of the decade.

"At-home charging will be the cheapest and most convenient option for many drivers, eliminating the need for many gas station stops."

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Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Is Here To Crush All Others With 1502 Electric Horses

26 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

It's not every day that a normal car manufacturer builds something with more than 1500 horsepower. Ford has released a video of their new Mustang Cobra Jet that shows it "flying entire length of the quarter-mile in just 8.27 seconds."

" The short but shouty video makes it quite clear that Ford feels comfortable in the performance EV field. So comfortable that this car finishes the race in shocking fashion."

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For China's Auto Market, Electric Isn't the Future. It's the Present

26 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

More electric cars will be sold in the country this year than in the rest of the world combined

"Consumers are weighing the merits of electric vehicles against gas-powered cars based on features and price without much consideration of state support. By comparison, the United States is far behind.

It took China more than a decade of subsidies, long-term investments and infrastructure spending to lay the foundation..."

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Volkswagen GEN.TRAVEL Concept Unveiled

26 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

The Volkswagen Group has developed an iconic, innovation-packed study that constitutes a completely new vehicle category...between sedan and MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle).

"The GEN.TRAVEL drives autonomously and turns the driver into a relaxed passenger who has time for other things: Work. Relaxation. Entertainment.

"The all-electric powered Innovation Experience Vehicle (IEV) is a real prototype that drives autonomously."

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Iguana Flies Above the Waves with First Electric Amphibious Foiling Boat

26 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

France's Iguana Yachts tapped Norway's Evoy for 300-hp (~220-kW) motor fitted with a T-foil to push the 10-m-long outboard up to 30 knots on the water, with 120-kWh Li-ion battery packs reported good for a per-charge range of up to 50 miles (80+ km) at a cruising speed of 22 knots.

"...the caterpillar tracks are drawn up into the hull for minimal impact on performance, but the landing gear can be deployed in just 8 seconds. Land speed is 4mph

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Classic Land Rovers Get Electrified And They Mean Business

26 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"These electrified versions pay tribute to the original but now feature a 148 horsepower and 221 lb-ft electric motor. With a 60-kWh battery pack on board and regenerative braking, these Land Rovers have an impressive range of up to 150 miles.

"These hard-working EV machines aren't cheap; you'll have to cough up at least £159,950 ($181,365) for the privilege of owning one."

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Gas Guzzling SUV and Pickup Sales Are Undermining EV Gains

25 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"While some automakers are touting EV sales, the ugly underside of those sales is that they're on the backs of pickups and SUVs.

"While EV sales are gaining, they're still a fraction of all US auto sales, expected to hit six percent by year's end...people just need to stop buying big pickups and SUVs and automakers need to get to work on making them cleaner and more efficient."

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