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Family's Aussie Road Trip Adventure Debunks Common EV 'Misconceptions'

06 May 2024 | Synopsis

"The McLennans have vowed to bust the myths around Australia's so-called flawed EV charging network by proving it's entirely possible to travel long distances - all without breaking down.

The couple, along with their kids...have embarked on a 15,000km road trip covering the traditional 'big lap' route, starting in Perth and travelling clockwise around the country... EV9 will get us about 550 kilometres [in the city]...a two-tonne, low-profile caravan...about 280km, but it has varied wildly between 220 and 320km."

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Chinese Scientists Create 'Water Battery' That Can Hold Much More Energy Than Lithium Cells: Study

06 May 2024 | Synopsis

"The iodine and bromine-based aqueous battery had an energy density of 1200 watt-hours per litre (Wh/L) compared to the 700Wh/L of traditional non-aqueous lithium batteries

"...aqueous batteries typically had a much lower energy density - the amount of energy a battery holds compared to its weight or volume - than non-aqueous batteries at under 200Wh/L"

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A Fully-Electric 10,000 Ton Container Ship Has Begun Service Equipped With Over 50,000 KWh In Batteries

03 May 2024 | Synopsis

China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company...is a state-owned multinational conglomerate headquartered in Shanghai specializing in marine transport.

The Green Water 01 sails at a total length of 119.8 meters, a molded width of 23.6 meters, a molded depth of 9 meters, a design draft of 5.5 meters, and a maximum speed of 19.4 km/h (12 mph).

"...save 3,900 kg (8,600 pounds) of fuel for every 100 nautical miles traveled, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 12.4 tons....the Green Water 01 has commenced weekly service between Shanghai and Nanjing."

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The Real Reason Why Bicycles are the Key to Better Cities

03 May 2024 | Synopsis

"The most vital element for the future of our cities is that the bicycle is an instrument of experiential understanding.

"On a bicycle, citizens experience their city with deep intimacy, often for the first time. For a regular motorist to take that two or three mile trip by bicycle instead is to decimate an enormous wall between them and their communities...One cannot turn a blind eye on a bicycle - they must acknowledge their community, all of it."

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KGM Torres EVX Goes On Sale In The UK With 1,000,000 Kilometer Battery Warrant

03 May 2024 | Synopsis

South Korea's KGM "...Torres EVX is powered by a BYD-sourced lithium-iron phosphate blade battery, incorporating 'cell to pack' technology. This configuration enables an impressive driving range of 287 miles

"For added peace of mind, the electric Torres comes with a 1 million-km (621,371-mile) battery warranty, ensuring reliability throughout its lifespan...KGM is the successor of a company previously known as SsangYong.

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Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' In My Model Y: Lessons From The Highway

03 May 2024 | Synopsis

"...I'm no longer curious: It's cool but still a work in progress... kept self-driving mode on when driving around town.

"10%...It felt more as if I were playing a game of chicken with parked or oncoming cars than getting a helping hand. 80%: About how often I used it on roads where speeds were consistently over 50 mph.

"The most concerning accidents appear to stem from 211 drivers who weren't monitoring the system."

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China To Build World's 1st Extreme Fast Charging Batteries For eVTOL

03 May 2024 | Synopsis

"The collaboration aims to produce batteries with 200 Wh/kg that can charge from 30 percent to 80 percent in 5-10 minutes and last over 2,000 cycles.

"China-based EHang Holdings Limited [received] the type certificate from Chinese authorities for its EH216-S two-seater electric air taxi...GBT leads in mass-producing constant-power high-rate power batteries...The EH216-S is now authorized to transport passengers in commercial UAV operations."

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Joby Rolls Out Second Air Taxi Prototype, Breaks Ground on Expansion

01 May 2024 | Synopsis

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturer...rolled out the second prototype aircraft built on its pilot production line at Marina Municipal Airport (KOAR) in California

"The manufacturer designed its flagship air taxi to carry a pilot and as many as four passengers on trips up to 100 sm (87 nm), cruising at 200 mph (174 knots)...The company is targeting a production rate of 25 aircraft annually [from the Marina facility]."

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Senate and House Democrats Unveil Big Oil Report After 3-year Investigation

01 May 2024 | Synopsis

"A new report...alleges that large oil companies attempted to deceive the public about the effects of climate change for decades...The report argues the oil industry has switched from denial of its impact on climate change to a public relations campaign of 'deception, disinformation and doublespeak.'

"It also claims that Exxon, Chevron, Shell and BP - along with API and the Chamber - obstructed the investigation."

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Tesla Clears FSD Hurdle In China But System Faces Further Scrutiny In US

01 May 2024 | Synopsis

"The approval...was granted under certain conditions...it is understood that Tesla managed to overcome two of the most important hurdles standing in the way of approval for its self driving technology

"First, it agreed to a mapping and navigation deal with Chinese tech giant Baidu...Second, it agreed to requirements from the Chinese government that determine how it handles data security and privacy issues."

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Sodium Batteries From Michigan To Challenge Lithium's Grip

01 May 2024 | Synopsis

Natron Energy Inc. will unveil what it bills as the first full-scale plant in the US for making sodium-ion batteries...funded in part by a nearly $20 million federal grant. That makes it one of a wave of new US battery plants to receive backing from the Biden administration.

"...sodium-ion batteries offer benefits over their lithium-ion counterparts. They can discharge faster, providing short, intense bouts of power...The downside: Sodium-ion batteries can?t match lithium-ion?s energy density."

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Dong Feng Shows A Pretty Decent-Looking Cybertruck Knockoff

01 May 2024 | Synopsis

"Cybertruck-inspired in general shape and proportion, and overall tone and feel...it seems to have body panels made of stamped steel or aluminum instead of the Tesla's flat stainless ones.

"...it uses Dongfeng's existing skateboard EV platform and makes 1,305 horsepower, so, holy crap!

Overall, while it is definitely derivative, I don't think it's a bad take on the Cybertruck design."

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