20 May 2024 12:45:21 UTC

 EDITOR'S CHOICE

Minnesota Just Passed A Law That's Going to Ramp Up EV Adoption

25 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Minnesota's new law includes an EV rebate of $2,500 for a new car and $600 for a used one, with no income caps, among other EV incentives...Minnesotans will receive $15.716 million in first-time rebates for purchasing EVs. The rebates are limited to new vehicles with an MSRP of $55,000 or below and used vehicles that sell for $25,000 or below...The state rebate is in addition to the federal $7,500 tax credit."

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UK: Tesla Model Y Owner Explains Why She Tried Filling It Up with Petrol

25 May 2023 | Synopsis

"22-year-old Danielle Wright was filmed pulling up at the pump and then frantically trying to locate the vehicle's fuel filler cap. With the fuel nozzle in hand, she circled the car to find the fuel cap door, and she only gave up when people repeatedly told her it's an electric car.

"Wright, who describes herself as a digital creator, said she had had a long day when the video was taken. She added that her Model Y was also very new the then, so old habits kicked in."

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Representatives Barragan, Booker Reintroduce Legislation to Support Electric Vehicle Car Share Program

25 May 2023 | Synopsis

"...EVs for All Act legislation that would establish an innovative grant program at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support electric vehicle car-sharing for public housing residents.

"Electric vehicle car share programs can improve the economic mobility and quality of life of residents whose communities face disproportionate air pollution and climate impacts..."If we want a greener and more sustainable future, we must prioritize accessibility and equity,? said Booker.

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Canadian Li-Metal Claims A More Efficient Way of Making A Next-Generation EV battery Material

25 May 2023 | Synopsis

"...lithium metal helps cells achieve greater energy density, and it slows decline in energy capacity. Lithium also typically comes from friendlier U.S. trade partners than graphite...lithium metal anodes have been one of those areas of great interest to the battery and OEM community

"Li-Metal has been working for about a year on an anode piloting facility in Rochester, N.Y., and has produced thousands of meters of lithium metal anode material"

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This Sleek 80-Foot Electric Catamaran Uses Solar Power to Cruise With Infinite Range

25 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Sunreef's hotly anticipated electric "Super Cat" is now prowling the high seas... It sports two 360 kW electric motors and a 990 kWh battery pack that Sunreef says is 30 percent lighter than the industry standard. Custom built for a family of eco-conscious seafarers, the multihull is equipped with the latest green tech...Roughly 2,152 square feet of solar panels have been integrated into the composite exterior and will generate up to 36kWp..."

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Israel-Based Electreon Wants To Break EV Record With 1,500km Wireless Charging Trip In RAV4 PHEV

24 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Electreon aims to break EV range anxiety by traveling non-stop for 100 hours in the Toyota RAV4 PHEV without depleting its 18 kWh battery... the RAV4 PHEV being driven around an oval-shaped 200-meter track of which 25% has wireless ‘Electric Road’ charging technology..If it runs for 1,500 km, its electric-only range would have increased 20-fold...The Toyota will only make intermittent stops so the drivers can change throughout the test."

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New York State's Proposed E-Bike Incentive Could Reduce Traffic by 30 Minutes

24 May 2023 | Synopsis

"New York [State] Senate Bill S314 will "establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters...Incentives would top out at $1,100 of the total purchase cost of a new e-bike or e-scooter.

"According to the bill, 75 percent of auto trips and 55 percent of transit trips in NYC are under five miles and [utilizing] e-bikes for trips under five-miles...could reduce the impact of "congestion, traffic, and harmful emissions while encouraging a shift to renewable modes of transportation."

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A Federal Requirement Is Pushing for EV Charger Uptime of at Least 97%

24 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has revealed a new effort, led by the Department of Energy national laboratories, to address charger reliability.

National Charging Experience Consortium...will work with the charging industry and EV makers on a number of issues that require collaboration from everyone in the industry...consortium also aims to create a centralized data platform just for EV charger data reporting..."

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This Plug-and-Play Meter Collar Makes Electrical Panel Upgrades For EVs And Solar Unnecessary

24 May 2023 | Synopsis

ConnectDER makes meter collars...that are installed between the home's meter and the meter socket to create a single access point for distributed energy resources (DER) installation.

"Expensive electrical panel upgrades are frequently needed in homes in order to support the additional energy demand of DER products like EV charging, solar panels, heat pumps, and other smart appliances...adapter platform helps bridge that gap, especially for underserved populations that more frequently live in older, underpowered homes."

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Tesla Plummets 50 Spots In Reputable Brands Survey. It's At 62 - 30 Places Below Ford

24 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Some of the shine has come off Tesla's reputation in the minds of U.S. consumers, according to a new survey ranking of the most reputable brands...Respondents to [Axios Harris 100] survey chose Patagonia and Costco as the U.S.'s No. 1 and No. 2 most reputable brands.

"Tesla has faced multiple issues recently...also faced criticism from customers who were upset about the company slashing prices for some of its models"

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