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BYD's +1,200 HP Ferrari-Slaying Electric Sports Car Spotted Testing At Nurburgring

01 Jul 2024 | Synopsis

"The U9 is the second vehicle launched under BYD's ultra-luxury Yangwang brand...BYD opened orders for its electric sports car starting at $233,400 (1,680,000 yuan) in February...Powered by four electric motors, the U9 gets up to 1,287 hp (960 kW) and 1,200 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 62 mph sprint in 2.36 seconds...Ferrari's first electric supercar, due out next year, will start at over $500,000..."

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EVs Still Have Major Quality Problems, And It's Mostly About The Software

01 Jul 2024 | Synopsis

"JD Power's latest quality study is out...Like in past versions of the survey, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles performed worse than their gas equivalents...The problems had little to do with the mechanics of EVs - motors, batteries, etc. - and almost entirely to do with the tech.

"...most of the grousing seems to be about tech, a major concern given that the auto industry is haphazardly racing to cram as much software into their models as possible."

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Tesla Impact Report Reveals Staggering Statistic About Its Supercharger Network: 'Keep On Improving'

29 Jun 2024 | Synopsis

"Tesla's Impact Report for 2023 contains lots of good news for the environment and EV drivers.

"...the global Supercharger network hit a record 99.97% average uptime for its stations... Tesla delivers on Supercharger uptime by having enough redundancy (in the form of extra stalls) that charging at a given site is almost certain

"Tesla proudly shared in its impact report, 'Every product we sell helps owners lower emissions. In 2023, our customers avoided releasing over 20 million metric tons of CO2e into our atmosphere.'"

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"No Mandate. You Can Purchase A Gas Car": Pete Buttigieg Lists Ways He Says Scott Perry's Wrong About Electric Vehicles.

29 Jun 2024 | Synopsis

"Let me address the second factual mistake in your remarks, which was that EV costs are getting higher. They're, in fact, getting lower, and, according to J.D. Power...

"The third incorrect assertion you made is that sales dropped in Q1. They did not drop compared to Q1 of the previous year.

"...the administration's efforts to curb China's growth in the sector, 'not because they're environmentalists, but because they understand the economic power of trying to dominate the EV market.'"

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UK-Based Electrogenic Brings The DeLorean DMC-12 Back To The Future With A ‘Drop-In’ EV Conversion Kit

29 Jun 2024 | Synopsis

"The original iteration of DeLorean Motor Company only lasted seven years, but it was revived as an all-electric brand in 2022...The conversion features 43 kWh of OEM-grade batteries positioned in place of the fuel tank beneath the front luggage compartment and above the rear motor.

"Electrogenic's EV conversion of the DeLorean only offers 150+ miles of all-electric range."

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Major Milestone Hit As Aerofugia eVTOL Completes First Public Test Flight

29 Jun 2024 | Synopsis

Designed and developed by the Chinese company Aerofugia, AE200 took part in a series of flights in Chengdu in China’s Sichuan Province...The flying car has eight rotors that are positioned vertically during the craf's ascent. Once the eVTOL hits the right altitude, four of the rotors tilt - effectively working as propellers.

"The five-seater AE200 has a cruising speed of around 248kph and a maximum range of 200km. It will operate at about 300 meter above urban areas."

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The Non-Passenger Side Of The EV Industry

29 Jun 2024 | Synopsis

...almost $1 billion in grants by the Biden administration have encouraged the deployment of commercial vehicle electrification. This grant, which focuses on replacing heavy duty vehicles with electric alternatives, has the goal of producing jobs, reducing climate impact, and improving air quality in particularly polluted areas...trucking accounted for 7% of US greenhouse gas emissions in 2020."

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Electric Vehicle Popularity Is Hidden Amidst Controversies

27 Jun 2024 | Synopsis

"Atlas Public Policy published an analysis in March that compared the costs of owning the most popular gasoline vehicles sold in the US in 2023 with electric vehicle alternatives...in every case, the total cost of owning an electric vehicle is lower than the gasoline-powered alternative...Electric vehicle sales are consistently on the upswing, even though there's been a strong narrative to the contrary lately."

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Brace Yourself: Expert's Grim Prediction About The End Of Fossil Fuels In The Auto Industry

27 Jun 2024 | Synopsis

"Even putting aside the monumental effort required to transition to renewable energy sources, we first need to wean society off fossil fuels, which presents a myriad of problems in its own right.

"The foremost problem...fossil fuels are just too good at what they do...The only thing in my mind that will end dependence of fossil fuels is if the supply were to run out or become so expensive as to be prohibitive."

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Elon Musk Beware: Rimac's New Verne Brand Is Doing Auto Taxis, Too

27 Jun 2024 | Synopsis

"...the company has also been working on "Project 3" to pioneer another emerging automotive revolution - self-driving cars...What's hiding behind the hill is people will not drive cars anymore and ownership will change...We also think autonomous driving itself will be a given like making a call with an old Nokia phone. That's what we are rethinking with Verne...the design being launched is a two-seater, rather than being aimed at families or group transportation."

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Global Micromobility Market Set To Reach $520 Billion By 2035, As UK Ranked 3rd In Europe

27 Jun 2024 | Synopsis

"E-bikes account for nearly 40% of Europe's micromobility market, worth roughly $22 billion in value pools and are expected to reach $110 billion by 2035...The latest findings also revealed that the top five countries in Europe account for almost 50% of the European micromobility market today, with Germany ranked first, France second, and the UK third...the number of e-bikes available through share schemes has overtaken unassisted pedal bikes...

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E-buses Are Set To Exceed 60% Of Sales By 2030 Globally, According To BloombergNEF

27 Jun 2024 | Synopsis

"Today municipal buses, estimated to be 3.4 million worldwide, emit no more than 1 per cent of road transport CO2 emissions globally. E-buses are expected to represent 86% of the global fleet as of 2050.

"China leads the global market in electric bus adoption, a testament to its aggressive policies and substantial investments in electric vehicle infrastructure. European countries are following suit, propelled by the European Union's CO2 emissions target."

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