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“The Grid Can’t Handle EVs,” They Say. Let’s Put This Myth Out To Pasture.

July 14, 2024 admin clean power, clean transport, demand response, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev charging stations, grid, policy & politics

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:33:22 +0000

This is a topic that we’ve covered before, and repeatedly. Sadly, no matter how many times CleanTechnica and other EV websites show the errors in this argument, it just won’t die on the internet. The argument is sticky not because it’s a good argument, but because it depends on half-truths. … [continued]

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Is GM Making An EV Comeback?

July 14, 2024 admin chevrolet, clean transport, Electric vehicles, ev charging, gm, green economy, Manufacturing

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:17:05 +0000

GM’s press release announcing end of quarter sales numbers finally had what we’ve all hoped to see: recovering EV sales figures! But, numbers are never anything without context. So, in this article, I’m going to cover what GM revealed and then discuss whether this means GM’s EV effort is back … [continued]

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Tesla Is Facing Demand Struggles On 3 Fronts

July 13, 2024 admin clean transport, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, electric cars, Electric vehicles, ev charging

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:27:59 +0000

The news about Tesla seems to all be positive this week since Tesla’s Q2 deliveries were a little bit higher than Wall Street expected. However, they were still down year over year. Furthermore, production was down even more than deliveries. (Deliveries: 466,140 − 443956 = down 22,184; Production: 479,700 − … [continued]

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Audi South Africa Expands Charging Network With Addition Of 150kW DC Fast Chargers In Key National Locations

July 13, 2024 admin africa, Audi, clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev charging stations, South Africa

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:55:42 +0000

South Africa’s EV market is still quite small, but it is now starting to show signs of progress. Looking at the most recent full-year data, the market shares for plug-in hybrid, BEV, and plug-less hybrids were 0.06%, 0.17%, and 1.2% respectively. These electrified vehicles had a combined market share of … [continued]

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How Strong Would Tesla Look If It Announced A “Model 2” In August?

July 12, 2024 admin clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, elon musk, ev charging, tesla, tesla model 2, tesla model c

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:16:56 +0000

Elon Musk has tweeted that Tesla will have a robotaxi reveal on August 8th, 2024. Meanwhile, Tesla stock value has surged — could it be just one week ago we were amazed at a high water mark of $230 following the Q2 delivery announcement? On Monday following the long July … [continued]

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My Car Made My Coffee

July 12, 2024 admin Australia, clean transport, Electric vehicles, ev charging, mg4, vehicle to grid, vehicle to load

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:25:50 +0000

My car made my coffee is almost as good a line as “I have a petrol station on my roof!” (I charge my Tesla from rooftop solar.) In another demonstration that the rural regions of Queensland are ready for electric cars, an extensive electric vehicle exhibition was mounted in Rockhampton, … [continued]

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Consumers Energy Plans to Power 1,500 Public Fast Charging Locations for Electric Vehicles by End of 2030

July 12, 2024 admin clean transport, consumers energy, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev charging stations, utilities

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:34:10 +0000

New Report Highlights Clean Transportation’s Growth in Michigan Consumers Energy expects to power 1,500 new fast charging locations for electric vehicles by the end of the decade, a huge expansion in public charging that highlights still-strong EV growth and a bright future for clean transportation in Michigan. The forecast is part … [continued]

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Opel Frontera Electric, Audi Q6 e-tron, Nio Firefly Using Specific Swap Stations — Cleantech News

July 8, 2024 admin Audi, audi q6 e-tron, batteries, clean power, clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, ev charging, ev charging stations, green economy, green jobs, investment, lithium-ion batteries, mini, mini cooper, opel, opel frontera electric, Solar energy, stellantis, wind energy

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:22:22 +0000

Opel has now released the official pricing for its family-friendly newcomer and opened the order books. For just 28,990 euros, customers will be able to drive a brand-new Frontera Electric that has room for five passengers. A great start to going totally electric, it’s reasonably priced for the family market … [continued]

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New Battery Chemistry From Nyobolt Promises Faster Charging For Electric Cars

July 7, 2024 admin battery minerals, clean transport, Electric vehicles, ev batteries, ev battery materials, ev charging, niobium, nyobolt, University of Cambridge

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:12:58 +0000

UK startup Nyobolt says independent test have shown its niobium battery can charge to 80% in under 5 minutes.

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It’s Vacation Time! 10 Steps For A Successful Road Trip When You Rent An EV

July 6, 2024 admin clean transport, Electric vehicles, ev charging, ev charging stations, ev faq, ev rentals

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:35:47 +0000

A road trip is so exciting! As you plan ahead for that decadent, work-free week exploring quaint villages and meandering roads, driving an electric vehicle (EV) can become very appealing. If you’re a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle driver, the idea to rent an EV can add a layer … [continued]

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