03 May 2024 04:51:03 UTC

 EDITOR'S CHOICE

Will Electric Cars Kill AM Radio?

23 Nov 2022 | Synopsis

"There's an interference problem from EV motors that's bumping AM bands off of electric vehicle dashboards.

"Auto companies consider deep-sixing radio for the same reason they ditched the CD player - it costs money and takes up space and resources...

"AM remains more in favor with American automakers - in part because it still has a listener base in the US.

"TuneIn offers a solution by delivering feeds from some 100,000 stations..."

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Tesla Logs 40,000 Superchargers Operating Around the World

23 Nov 2022 | Synopsis

Company has installed more than 10,000 Superchargers in 2022 alone...it the biggest global DC fast-charging network.

"The manufacturer is also preparing to make numerous significant adjustments to the charging network...open hundreds of stations in North America after launching hundreds of stations across Europe.

"...fourth generation of Tesla's Supercharger...should enable non-Tesla models and have a greater peak charging rate."

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'If You Want to Tow a Boat or a Horse Trailer, Don't Buy It"

23 Nov 2022 | Synopsis

SIAC subsidiary "LDV doesn't mince words on 2023 eT60 electric ute.

Offering range of 330km, the "eT60 is capable of towing 1000kg braked (down from 3000kg in the combustion version) and can carry a 1000kg payload. It has a GVM of 3300kg.

At $92,990AUD "...a far cry from the budget offerings which the brand has used to make a name for itself...the eT60 [is] part of a larger EV push...includes the Mifa 9 and Deliver electric vans."

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Tesla Dangerously Loses Its Luster

23 Nov 2022 | Synopsis

"In minds and numbers, Tesla remains the star of the automotive industry.

"Once a daily star on the New York Stock Exchange and a boldface name on social media, Tesla seems to have almost disappeared, except in the context of its stock-market slump...stock is down 52% this year, translating to a $580 billion drop in market capitalization...Since Twitter, the automaker now appears less of a priority for Musk."

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Climate Deniers Exploit Endangered Whales In Bid To Kill Offshore Wind

23 Nov 2022 | Synopsis

"A coalition of fossil fuel-allied groups is fighting offshore wind with shameless hypocrisy, muddled messaging and greenwashing.

"Dominion’s planned $9.8 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project will consist of 176 turbines and produce enough electricity to power more than 600,000 homes.

"Heartland, a libertarian think tank and cheerleader for the fossil fuel industry, peddles climate change disinformation."

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Under the Skin: Why Electric Car Aerodynamics Are So Important

22 Nov 2022 | Synopsis

"..drag accounts for 30% to 40% of losses in electric cars on the WLTP drive cycle, possibly rising to 50% in the real world. In comparison, losses due to drag account for just 10%" in ICE cars.

"The Porsche Taycan and Mercedes EQS are achieving drag coefficients of 0.22 and 0.20 respectively, and the Mercedes EQXX concept drives that down to an almost unbelievable 0.17...figures translate to energy consumption of 15kWh per 62 miles for the EQS, , but that drops significantly to 10kWh for the EQXX."

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Another Voice: Electric Cars Are Better For Both the Environment and Human Health

22 Nov 2022 | Synopsis

New York State "is moving forward with a regulation that would speed the transition from high-emissions, gas-powered cars to pollution-free electric cars."

"As a doctor who works in downtown Buffalo with primarily low-income communities, I know firsthand how environment directly affects health.

ACC II would require automakers, beginning in 2026, to offer a gradually increasing percentage of zero-emission vehicles within the state."

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EV Company Lucid Opens Studio In Plano Despite Texas' Idiotic Laws

22 Nov 2022 | Synopsis

Located at Legacy West "...the 29th Lucid Studio and service center location in North America and the 32nd in the world...

"Texas' non-business-friendly laws, specifically laws that favor dealerships, do not allow companies like Lucid to sell directly to consumers, and Lucid Group has filed a lawsuit in Texas.

"...customers to experience the brand and obtain information about its products with a Virtual Reality Experience."

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This Is How Tourism Must Shift to Actually Address Climate Change

22 Nov 2022 | Synopsis

"An estimated 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions are due to tourism...predicted to double by 2050.

"So how can tourism fix its emissions problem? It just needs 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2050 to power air travel.

"The longest-distance flights are defined as round trips of more than 16,000km…are the hardest to decarbonise...they must remain static at 2019 levels for the next 27 years in order for tourism to reach net zero."

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EV Adoption Lags In the US Heartland, But That May Soon Change

22 Nov 2022 | Synopsis

"United States EV adoption remains sluggish in the middle portion of the nation. But a change could be underway, according to a recent report from S&P Global Mobility.

"...the lack of charger availability is an influence in Midwestern states, but it is not the factor...An equally strong factor is the availability of product in form factors that customers are willing to purchase.

Charging network also seen " catalyzing growth and interest."

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