Automakers’ EV Cowardice Is Hurting You And Our World

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 16:13:01 +0000

This year it has become a trend for major automakers to announce a retreat from ambitious plans to transition to electric vehicles (EVs). While publicly stating the decision is due to limited consumer demand, the reality is that profitability deficits press on upper automotive management. Such reluctance to embrace EVs … [continued]

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Electrify America Opens 1000th Charging Station

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:44:48 +0000

A couple of days ago, Electrify America announced the opening of its latest large charging station. While a new station with more than a few stalls is welcome and news by itself, this station was even more special because it’s the company’s 1000th location! In this article, I’m going to … [continued]

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JAC Philippines Launches the All-New Ytterby EV at New Pasig Dealership

Credit to Author: Raymond Tribdino| Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:57:27 +0000

JAC Philippines, under the umbrella of multinational mobility provider Astara, officially launched the all-new Ytterby electric vehicle (EV) on September 26, 2024. The event took place at the newly inaugurated dealership in Pasig, some 12 km (8 miles) from downtown Manila, marking the brand’s latest contribution to the growing electric … [continued]

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Hyundai Motor Groups 1st 100% EV Factory — Kia Gwangmyeong EVO Plant

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:56:07 +0000

Kia celebrates the completion of Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated EV manufacturing facility Kia Gwangmyeong EVO Plant, located at Kia Autoland Gwangmyeong, to mass-produce Kia EV3 and EV4 models The new facility to have production capacity of 150,000 units per year Previous internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle plant transformed to … [continued]

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Electric Motorcycle Touring Down Under

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:54:59 +0000

By Nigel Morris, as told to David Waterworth Nigel and his three friends, Ed, John and Thomas, set out for an electric motorcycle ride down the south coast of New South Wales recently. CleanTechnica readers may remember Ed from his Nullarbor trip. Here is how Nigel describes this recent ride: … [continued]

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Most Car Sales (54%) in China Are Now Plugins! Full Report

Credit to Author: José Pontes| Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 02:57:16 +0000

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring a little more than 1 million sales (in a 1.9-million-unit overall market). That’s up 38% year over year (YoY), and the second best month ever, while the overall market is down 1% YoY. Looking deeper at the … [continued]

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Europe EV Sales Report — EV Sales Down in August, But Less Than Some People Might Lead You To Believe

Credit to Author: José Pontes| Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:35:45 +0000

Some 185,000 plugin vehicles were registered in Europe in August, which meant a steep drop year over year (-30% YoY). And while the overall market also fell (-17% YoY), the plugin drop seems even more dramatic. Or is it?… There’s more to it than meets the eye. Let me explain … [continued]

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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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