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Ultra-Heavy EVs Will Easily Demolish Nation’s Unprepared Guard Rail System
The U.S. is a global leader in traffic-related fatalities, with a thirty-percent jump in the last decade. That’s in contrast to every other developed country, which saw a decline. So, of …
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Fear of cheap Chinese EVs spurs automaker dash for affordable cars
The rise of inexpensive Chinese electric vehicles has upped the pressure on legacy automakers who have turned to suppliers, from battery materials makers to chipmakers, to squeeze out costs and develop affordable EVs quicker than previously planned.
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Australian uni student invents electric motor to convert petrol and diesel cars into hybrids
This unique electric motor has won a prestigious design award and might be available to buy in the future.
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I rented a Tesla for a month. It was a giant pain in the a***
A major car rental company was renting Teslas out for about one-third the cost of a petrol car. We figured, how different could it be?
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Chinese automaker BYD will create an EV hub in Brazil at an old Ford plant
BYD, the popular Chinese EV automaker, plans to invest 3 billion reais ($620 million) in a new Brazilian manufacturing hub, as it looks to build a larger presence in South America The industrial complex will be built in the northeastern state of Bahia, in the town of Camaçari, where BYD bought a Ford plant that closed in 2021.
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Can EV Batteries Be Recycled? It’s Complicated, But It’s Already Happening
How we'll keep all those toxic, expensive materials from going to waste.
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You may never need to plug in your electric car again. Here's how.
Charging an electric car can be frustrating and time-consuming. Battery swapping, wireless charging, and other innovations could change things.
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The first permanent electrified road for electric vehicles will be constructed in Sweden
With the most recent EU regulation requiring zero CO2 emissions from automobiles starting in 2035, European nations are scrambling to set up the infrastructure (electrified road) required for the mobility of electric vehicles (EVs). In terms of sustainability requirements and the adoption of renewable energy, Sweden is appropriately upholding its pioneering reputation.
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Toyota claims solid-state EV battery tech breakthrough could offer +900 miles driving range
At a recently held technical briefing, Toyota revealed plans for several new technologies, including next-gen EV batteries, aerodynamic drag reduction, and manufacturing upgrades to help transform the company in the electric era. After discovering a breakthrough, Toyota says it aims to offer solid-state state EV batteries that could potentially offer over 900 miles driving range.
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Rimac's electric hypercar Nevera breaks 23 records, does 0-62 mph in 1.81 seconds
Who says the transition to all-electric forms of automobiles is not to the liking of car enthusiasts who typically highlight the thrill of driving? In a groundbreaking feat of engineering and performance, an all-electric hypercar has set a new world record by accelerating from 0 to 249 mph and back to a standstill (0-400- km/h) in an impressive time of 29.93 seconds, setting a new benchmark when it comes to automotive excellence. The record tests acceleration, aerodynamics, top speed, and stopping power, usually used as a scale to evaluate hypercars.
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Sweden is building the world's first permanent electric road that charges moving EVs
Sweden is building the world's first permanent electric road that will charge EVs while they're on the move.
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I’m glad you’ve bought an electric vehicle. But your conscience isn’t clean | John Naughton
First, you’ve got to drive a long way before you overcome your EV’s embedded carbon debt. And then there’s the trouble with the minerals in its battery…
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Broward public schools going "green" with new electric buses
Broward County Public Schools is going green with its yellow school buses. It will be the first school district in South Florida to put electric buses on the road. On Thursday, they showed off the new buses at a transportation terminal in Pompano Beach. The district said the new buses will help lower carbon emissions as it transports 54,000 students throughout the county every school day.
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Carmakers are pushing electric SUVs, but smaller is better when it comes to EVs
Electric SUVs are better than their gas counterparts for the climate, but they can be worse than compact gas burners
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The $25,000 electric vehicle is coming, with big implications for the auto market and car buyers
The $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles isn't the only way EV prices are coming down for auto buyers.
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Walmart plans own EV charger network at U.S. stores by 2030
Walmart Inc plans to have its own network of electric vehicle charging stations by 2030 to tap into the growing adoption of EVs in the United States.
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California to require half of all heavy trucks sales to be electric by 2035
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday said it’s granting California the legal authority to require that half of all heavy-duty truck sales in the state be fully electric by 2035, an ambitious standard that will go beyond federal requirements. The Biden administration’s approval of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) Regulation comes after the state last year banned the sale of new gasoline-powered cars starting in the same target year of 2035.
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The EU Parliament and Council agree to mandate charging stations every 60km by 2026
The European Parliament has reached a provisional agreement with the EU Council regarding charging and hydrogen refueling stations across Europe. The rule states that by 2026, there will be charging stations at every 60 kilometers along the TEN-T network. For those who don't know, the TEN-T is the EU's ambitious transport network project that includes highways, roads, ports and trains, connecting all parts of the Old Continent.
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Electric cars 'top priority' for Porsche following record year
During its annual general meeting (AGM) this morning, the German firm said its operating profits hit €6.8bn (£6bn) in 2022, a 27.4% rise on 2021; its revenue rose to €37.6 billion, a growth of 13.6%; and its sales reached 309,884, up from 301,915.
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Tesla plans to offer a $30 monthly subscription for unlimited overnight home charging.
It will launch in Texas because the windy nights help generate power. The subscription was a way to incentivize customers to charge their vehicles at home using a source of renewable energy, Tesla's Drew Baglino said.
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