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Nordic Micromobility Operator Ryde Clocks 100 Million Trips

28 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"Founded in 2019, Ryde's CEO Tobias Balchen notes "In several cities, it can't meet rider demand due to strict fleet caps – "we'd see significantly higher ridership if the regulations allowed more flexibility

"Ryde rolled out 30,000 new e-scooters across its Nordic markets this spring. With this expansion, the operator is targeting 50 million trips in 2025 alone...started planning its entrance into new markets beyond the Nordics in 2026."

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ALA President: Electric School Buses Protect Kids' Health. Congress Should Continue To Support Them

28 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"...most of the half million school buses on the road are diesel-powered...The toxic exhaust from diesel-burning buses is unsafe for students, drivers, and residents of the communities they drive through and park in.

"...electric school buses [are] the only type of school bus with no tailpipe emissions. Over a quarter of a million students already ride these clean buses to school each day.

"46 percent of Americans - 156.1 million people - are living in places that get failing grades for unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. "

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Plugged In: A Lasagna-Lover's Guide to EV Battery Cell Anatomy

28 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

We "say food is fuel, which turns out to be a perfect metaphor for understanding how electric vehicle batteries work - they're built like lasagna.

"In our current battery design, each module holds 24 battery cells, technically called pouch form factor cells - our 24 servings of lasagna...The key to good lasagna is keeping the ricotta and sauce from mixing into a gooey mess...while in a battery cell, a thin polymer separator keeps the cathode and anode materials apart."

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SiriNor's Groundbreaking Electric Jet Engine: No Fossil Fuels, Just Pure Electric Power

28 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"SiriNor's engine represents a breakthrough in non-combustion jet propulsion. Unlike traditional turbines that rely on burning jet fuel, this system uses electricity to power tip-mounted motors around a central fan, effectively driving airflow through the engine.

"The aircraft likely to adopt these engines first will be in the 9- to 30-seat range - suitable for regional hops of 500 to 900 kilometers."

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These Countries Are Electrifying Their Bus Fleets the Fastest

27 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"Buses - including city, coach and school buses - make up approximately 5% of global transport carbon dioxide emissions. Electrifying the bus fleet could also provide a model for electrifying trucks, which make up about a quarter of transport emissions.

"Five countries - China, the Netherlands, Finland, Switzerland and Denmark - are already setting an example by growing their electric bus sales from less than 6% to more than 60%..."

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Administration's Attack On EV Charging Just Suffered A Major Setback

27 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"A US District Court judge in Washington State has ruled that the feds must un-freeze roughly $1 billion in funding...while funds were available for all states, only 16 filed suit...alleged that the funding freeze was illegal... California Attorney General Rob Bonta called [the Administration's] move "unconstitutional"...California looks forward to continuing to vigorously defend itself from this executive branch overreach..."

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This New Electric Foiling Boat Looks Like An Old-School F1 Car And Handles Like A Motorbike

27 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"A wide grille-style bow and fuselage cockpit are the key F1-styling features and once it is foiling it looks for all the world like F1 throwback on stilts.

"The advantage of hydrofoils is that they offer much less water resistance, once a craft is going fast enough to create the required lift from the wings under water...

"FoilOne are not alone in heading down the hydrofoil route and the market for eclectic, foiling motor boats is in the on-the-water cost will likely be closer to €120,000"

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The Reality Check on E-Bike Resale Values

27 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"According to BikeExchange data from 2024, used e-bikes typically retain 40–70% of their original price, depending on condition, battery life, and brand reputation. My Trek e-bike, which I bought for $2,800, ended up selling for $1,950 after some negotiation.

"That's about 70% of the original price...key factor wasn't just the bike's condition - it was the brand recognition and the fact that the battery still held a strong charge after two years of regular use."

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These Innovative Electric Ferries Look Like Nothing Else On The Water

26 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

Candela CEO and founder Gustav Hasselskog claims that aside from the environmental advantages, the P-12 costs up to 90 per cent less to run, per seat, than a diesel equivalent.

"The P-12 has a range of 40 nautical miles...and can cruise at 25 knots, or 46 km/h....Sydney Harbour ferries typically have a maximum speed of 15 knots.

"Olympic gold medal-winning British sailor Iain Percy founded a company called Artemis that is also building foiling electric ferries."

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Global Electric Car Market to Hit $1,982 Trillion by 2032

26 Jun 2025 | Synopsis

"The global electric car market is projected to experience robust growth over the forecast period, fueled by government regulations and incentives promoting electric vehicle adoption, advancements in charging infrastructure, and increasing environmental awareness.

"According to Coherent Market Insights (CMI), the global electric car market size is expected to grow more than 4.6 times...Based on range, 150-300 miles segment will likely hold a prominent share of 57.7% in 2025."

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