Hyundai Cooks Up A Low-Cost EV Battery Scheme For The Affordable EV Of The Future

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:25:27 +0000

Hyundai is planning the next step in electric vehicle affordability with a new lithium-iron-phosphate EV  battery venture in partnership with Kia, Hyundai Steel, and the materials firm EcoPro BM.

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Yosemite National Park Adopted Ford F-150 Lightning EVs… Sort Of

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:45:27 +0000

There’s nothing like going out to enjoy the great outdoors. The clean air, the beautiful views, the different pace of life, and the connection with nature can be not only a fun, but a healing experience. But when you drive a diesel pickup out there pulling a triple-axle trailer, park … [continued]

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There Needs To Be More Planning To Avoid Blocked EV Charging Stalls

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:20:54 +0000

Picture it. Sicily, 1922. You’re driving hundreds of miles in your EV trying to take a long, long trip. You’re tired. You’re wired. Your caffeine system might have some blood left in it, but you’re not sure. There’s one charging stop left before you get to the hotel, and you’re … [continued]

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Use Your Supercharger Votes To Help National Parks!

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 03:57:15 +0000

Recently, Tesla opened up Supercharging to a lot more vehicles by adding support for GM vehicles. This means that a lot more EV drivers can now participate in Supercharger Voting! When Tesla does this, they give each user 5 votes to use on a map of potential future locations. While … [continued]

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The Electric Vehicle As A Disaster Response Tool: Sharp Concept LDK+ Minivan Joins The Fray

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:45:54 +0000

Sharp has just unveiled a new electric vehicle concept that recasts the humble minivan as a home-away-from-home for busy families and evacuees, too.

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Student Club Sets New Electric Motorcycle Speed Record(s)

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:31:14 +0000

Students from Ohio State University have just smashed their way through four worldwide speed records for an electric motorcycle, putting the Ohio State RW-5 Voxan two-wheeler through its paces at the renowned Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials at the Salt Flats in Utah. The new records add yet another layer of … [continued]

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Training 1 Million New Apprentices for Cleantech & Climate Jobs by 2035

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:51:52 +0000

The Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative was launched this week by the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors who together account for roughly 60% of the country’s economy and 55% of its population. The initiative aims to increase career pathways in the clean energy and climate fields, enhance … [continued]

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Thor Reveals Plug-in Hybrid RV With Useful Range

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:25:49 +0000

When it comes to electric RVing, there are many advantages. Visiting the great outdoors without contributing to its destruction is a big one, but I’ve also found that the electric torque is great for towing, and having a huge battery can be nice for taking the creature comforts of home … [continued]

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Manganese Cathodes Could Boost Lithium-ion Batteries

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:21:38 +0000

Manganese is earth-abundant and cheap. A new process could help make it a contender to replace nickel and cobalt in batteries. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are growing in adoption, used in devices like smartphones and laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. But supplies of nickel and cobalt commonly used in … [continued]

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U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Guidance to Expand Clean Vehicle Recharging and Refueling Infrastructure and Lower Transportation Costs for Americans

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:19:56 +0000

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit Will Lower Costs for Clean Vehicle Infrastructure and Transportation The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and additional guidance on the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit as expanded by the Biden–Harris Administration’s … [continued]

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