10 May 2024 05:10:12 UTC

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UK's Caterham Previews An Electric EV Seven Track Car

27 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Caterham says the electric concept weights less than 1,543 pounds (700 kg,) which is only a paltry 150 pounds more than their Seven 485...It uses a modest battery with 40 kWh of usable capacity...Factoring in weight and capability, [the] guess is the EV Seven could see range in the high-200's...The battery cells are submerged directly in a dielectric solution...aim is to provide 20 minutes of full-speed on the track, 15 minutes of charging..."

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Kia Aims To Expand The Role Of EVs In The World With New Apps

27 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Kia and Hyundai's latest EVs have some interesting ways to use their batteries’ power for things, but they're trying to take this to the next level with some new apps that present a collection of innovative solutions designed to enhance the convenience, accessibility, and efficiency of electric vehicle (EV) mobility.

"The Kia Charge app allows customers to access an extensive charging network from a single point. The European network comprises over half a million charging points across 28 countries..."

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Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund to Back Climate Activists Against Exxon, Chevron

27 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Norway's $1.4T sovereign wealth fund...will support shareholder climate proposals...offered by the Follow This activist group seeks targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from the use of petroleum products..

"Exxon don't really believe in the value of setting Scope 3 targets. We think the company should do so. Chevron, we don't think they are ambitious enough in their transition plans."

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UK-based Lyte Aviation Launches High-Capacity Hybrid eVTOL Skybus

27 May 2023 | Synopsis

"European start-up seeks to produce a full-scale prototype of the LA-44 SkyBus, intended to carry up to 40 passengers, within the next 24 months...the SkyBus will have a range of 1,000 kilometers (625 miles) and a maximum speed of 300 km/h (187 mph). She said it could take until 2030 to bring the tandem tilt-wing design to market...Lyte's ultimate objective is to rework the aircraft with all-hydrogen propulsion..."

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ROAM Rolls Out Solar-Powered Electric Motorcycle Hubs For Fast Charging And Battery Rentals

27 May 2023 | Synopsis

...the [Kenyan] company introduced the ROAM Hub - a multi-purpose electric motorcycle charging station that offers battery swaps, fast chargers, maintenance, and more.

"The hubs offer a relatively small footprint to serve Air electric motorcycle owners with their charging needs, whether it’s a fast charge or a battery rental swap. They are also partially powered using solar energy, adding further sustainability to the electric mobility

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Tesla Model Y Is Now the World's Best-Selling Car, First EV To Do So

26 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Last year, the Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in Europe and California, the fourth best-selling in China...The Model Y has dethroned the Toyota Corolla as the world's best-selling car in Q1 and looks like it may well maintain this position for the full year.

"Model Y had 267,200 sales in Q1, according to data from 53 markets and projections/estimates for the rest of the world. This put it ahead of the Corolla at 256,400 sales..."

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Ford EVs Will Get to Use Tesla's Huge Supercharger Fast-Charge Network

26 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The agreement more than doubles the number of fast-chargers available to owners of Ford EVs such as the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E [starting in 2024]"

"Currently they have about 10,000 fast-chargers available through Ford's BlueOval Charge Network, and more than 12,000 Superchargers will be added under the agreement.

"Ford will also provide built-in connectors as standard on its EVs starting in 2025, meaning Ford EV owners won't need a special adapter to be able to use the Superchargers."

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How Driving Electric Helped Teach Lessons To My Kids

26 May 2023 | Synopsis

My children have grown up in a Tesla, and our journey together has been nothing short of electrifying...Growing up in a Tesla has also impacted my children's understanding of sustainable living. They've become more environmentally conscious, realizing that choosing an electric vehicle is not only a lifestyle choice but also an ethical one.

"lessons they have learned from our adventures in the Tesla Model S are invaluable, setting the stage

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This Reviewer's Driven 28 Electric Cars. These Were His Three Least Favorite

26 May 2023 | Synopsis

".. these three vehicles stand out as ones I'd steer clear of...But for my personal tastes and needs, their downsides outweigh their benefits

"The single-seat, three-wheeler [ElectraMeccanica Solo] challenges the American desire for bigger and bigger vehicles, which I think is great..[GMC'sHummer is] much, much more vehicle than most...the Leaf uses a different fast-charging port than the rest of the industry, limiting the stations where it can be refueled."

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How Electric Cars Might Affect Multifamily And Other Real Estate

26 May 2023 | Synopsis

"... owners of apartment and condominium buildings will feel increasing pressure to offer charging services in their garages...By cutting out an outside commercial charging station, the electric car owner can save 50% or more of the cost for the same electricity...

"...we may end up seeing a huge fundamental shift away from privately owned vehicles of any kind in favor of shared electric vehicles like the bikeshare programs..."

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