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Germany-Based Vitesco Technologies Debuts EV Drive Unit Built Without Rare Earth Minerals

29 May 2023 | Synopsis

"...the fourth generation of the fully integrated electric axle drive platform...now includes a new rotor without permanent magnets at its core, which constitutes an externally excited synchronous machine (EESM) that operates without the need for rare earths...this innovation lowers the rotor's cost and eliminates the carbon footprint associated with the mining and processing of these ores...the externally excited machine conserves one watt-hour of electricity per kilometer due to the absence of drag from a permanent magnet field in the rotor."

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How Will The EV Transition Affect Real Estate Planning?

29 May 2023 | Synopsis

"...the shift could change how real estate developers and building owners plan new projects. A move toward overnight charging at apartments and condos could offer cost savings on electricity

UC-Davis professor "thinks these garage charging solutions may move away from a pay-as-you-go system, with those living in apartments instead gaining the ability to charge from their parking spots overnight."

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How Solar Panel Waste Is Paving the Way to a More Sustainable Future

29 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The optimal solution for this luring problem would be to recycle panels completely by recovering materials. These materials can then be used to create new solar panels and reduce their cost. But currently, only a small portion of solar panels is recycled

"The extracted materials can be put to good use in many different ways... waste materials can replace virgin materials that may be scarce, they can replace environmentally unfriendly materials such as concrete..."

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France Will Spend €2 Billion To Double Bike Lanes, Expand Cycling

29 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The money will be deployed through 2027 with the goal of doubling the nation’s bike lane networks. The government sees the effort to boost bicycle use as part of its broader effort to fight climate change.

"Currently, France has 50,000 km of bike lanes. The government wants to increase that to 80,000 by 2027, and 100,000 by 2030...The new bike plan also includes €500 million for [purchase] subsidies...Money will also be allocated to create more areas for parking bikes as well as bike training for 850,000 younger school children"

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Australian Automotive Lobby Accused of Behind-Closed-Doors Anti-Electric Car Campaign

29 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Australia's automotive industry has lobbied the government behind closed doors to set weak vehicle pollution limits, despite publicly advocating for ambitious targets

"International think-tank InfluenceMap made the claims in a 19-page report that it said was based on 500 pages of documents obtained through freedom-of-information requests, including confidential briefing notes, research and emails."

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Ford CEO Thinks Mega EV Batteries And Long Ranges Are Not Important

28 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Ford will aim to keep battery packs as small as possible to save costs...the company won't be chasing ranges of over 500 miles...

"Instead of mega battery packs, Ford's next generation of EVs will be designed to focus on saving weight, limiting production complexity, and slippery aerodynamics. By so doing, Ford can fit smaller batteries and keep costs down.

"No customer will complain about having more range to work with, but a greater emphasis on efficiency seems like a more intelligent move."

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US Embassy Rents Chinese Electric Cars from Cuban Gov.

28 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The U.S. Embassy in Havana has been forced to rent 'numerous' electric cars, made in China, from the Cuban Government due to the fuel shortage on the Island. U.S. official explained to the Miami Herald that they simply use the Chinese vehicles because 'there are no electric cars made in the United States in Cuba available for rent"

Maryland-based Premier Automotive Export "have not been able to export a single vehicle to private companies because the requirements of the Cuban government have delayed the process."

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Entrepreneur from War-Torn Ukraine Develops Electric Planes to Aid Military Efforts

28 May 2023 | Synopsis

"The founder of Edison Aerospace, [Gene] Avakyan initially focused on creating robotic aircraft for agricultural purposes but now aspires to employ his creations in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

"Avakyan's electric planes, controlled remotely from the ground or capable of autonomous flight, are powered by batteries similar in size to those found in a Tesla Model 3. With a wingspan of 40 feet and a payload capacity of 200 gallons, the aircraft can fly for approximately an hour."

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Tesla's Long-Awaited Cybertruck Is Finally Ready For Production - Here's When You'll Be Able To Buy One

28 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Korean manufacturing company Seoyon E-Hwa has received orders for several parts featured in the Cybertruck’s interior. The company reported that the contract period would last until 2028 and cover an expected $230 million worth of parts...reported by Electrek that the company will start Cybertruck production this summer and begin deliveries soon after...some Tesla customers may be able to enjoy their new Cybertrucks by the end of the year."

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Volkswagen Bets an Old SUV Can Help It Win Over Americans

28 May 2023 | Synopsis

"Inspired by electric-truck startups like Rivian and the buzz around Tesla's planned pickup, the European car giant is about to relaunch the defunct Scout brand as an off-road electric vehicle made to Americans' tastes.

"Made in America by Americans, an American brand is a powerful thing, and we're excited about it," Scout Chief Executive Officer Scott Keogh told The Wall Street Journal."

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