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The Hyperloop: A 200-Year History of Hype and Failure

21 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"On August 12, 2013, Elon Musk, at that time the chairman of Tesla, released his Hyperloop Alpha paper...many ideas for a system with most of those properties have been proposed and should be acknowledged, reaching as far back as Robert Goddard...

"The historical record shows that there is nothing new about any of these ideas, that the basic concept for the fifth mode of transportation has been around for more than 200 years."

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First Jeep And Dodge EVs Finally Make It To Dealers

21 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"After largely ignoring the United States market and seeing sales drop in 2024, Stellantis is planning to go all out in the coming year.

"The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, starting at $70,795 MSRP, comes with a 100-kWh battery and boasts over 300 miles of range..The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV comes in two trims: R/T and Scat Pack. The R/T trim starts at $59,595 MSRP and features 496 horsepower with a 60-mph time of 4.7 seconds."

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New Study Shows Growing Number Of Misinformed Americans Are Skeptical Of Research-Backed EV Claim: "No Technology Is Perfect"

20 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"Misinformation continues to muddy the waters.

"2024 study found that 58% of Americans believe EVs are more environmentally friendly than fossil fuel-powered cars. This is a drop of 5 percentage points since 2022...The skepticism stems from the environmental costs of EV production

"No technology is perfect, but electric vehicles are going to offer a significant benefit as compared to internal combustion engine vehicles."

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The Road To Cleaner Cars: Why US Progress Must Not Stall

20 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...latest evidence from the 2024 EPA Automotive Trends Report is clear: this country can protect public health and save consumers at the pump through technological innovation, well-designed policy, and steady progress over many years

"It was once again American innovation that is credited with launching the world's transition to electrification...Policies over the past four years have provided a needed boost to American competitiveness...

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Level 2 Charging @ Home Considered the "Holy Grail" By EV Drivers

20 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"Fellow EV drivers were quick to recommend installing a home charger but suggested fitting a Level 2 (L2) EV rather than a Level 1 (L1) charger...The L1 charger uses a 120V outlet and won’t charge an EV as quickly as the L2, which uses a 240V connection.

"In real terms – depending on the make and model of the car – an L2 can provide between 15 to 40 miles of range per hour, compared to an L1 that offers just three to five miles per hour."

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The Cybertruck Is Banned In The UK, But Not For The Reason You'd Expect

20 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...the sharp edges of the Cybertruck can't satisfy the European regulation...This effectively means that for the unique EV pickup to legally roam the streets of the U.K. (and Europe), it would either need to be extensively redesigned or the current laws would need to be modified.

"...drive the Tesla Cybertruck legally...known as a category C1 driving license...allows them to operate vehicles that...weigh more than 3,500 kg."

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It's Going To Be A Bumpy Road To EV Adoption, Study Shows

19 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...adoption of battery electric vehicles is a bifurcated path where the minds of consumers and manufacturers are set in different directions... Consumers appeared to be the most bullish about EV adoption

"While 72% of U.S. consumers said they are likely or very likely to consider an EV as their next purchase, only 31% of Japanese consumers expressed the same intentions...EV sales in the U.S continued to surge in 2024, increasing 7.3% from 2023 to 1.3 million units."

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Experts Weigh In On Claim That Electric Cars Have A Mining Problem: 'These Problems Have Always Existed'

19 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

The International Energy Agency estimated that electric cars use 381 pounds more of minerals such as lithium, nickel, and copper compared to internal combustion engine cars.

"However, scientists found that the mineral use for electric cars in the long run is actually far lower than gasoline and diesel's mineral usage when accounting for oil needed for fuel-burning cars...The majority of battery minerals used in cars are likely to be recycled."

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Is Electric Car Charging Any Better In 2025? Here's What Owners Say

19 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...the number of EVs on U.S. roads has tripled since 2021 to more than 5 million by the end of last year...It's no longer just early adopters or techies up-to-speed on all things EV, but regular folks who can't always tell a kilowatt from J.J. Watt.

"At these water coolers of the electric world, we've talked about cars or commiserated about the dodgy state of (non-Tesla) charging...They don't need to know as long as their car does its job"

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Can-Am Surprises With Launch Of Naked And Dual-Sport Electric Motorcycles

19 Jan 2025 | Synopsis

"...pair of bikes will roll out with 8.9 kWh battery packs, putting them on the lower end of battery capacities these days. Those battery packs offer an estimated city range of 100 miles (160 km) or 90 miles (145 km)...The batteries fall just below the capacity of models offered by LiveWire...but above Zero Motorcycles’ entry-level electric rides...The bikes also share a 47 hp (35 kW) electric motor..The bike is priced at US $13,999..."

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