The Solid-State EV Battery Journey Has Only Just Begun

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 02:51:53 +0000

The California startup QuantumScape is one key step closer to commercial-scale production of its new solid state EV battery, featuring the only known self-assembling anode fabrication process in the auto industry.

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Scout Motors Banks On One Weird Trick To Sell More Electric Vehicles

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:15:06 +0000

The new electric vehicles from Scout Motors parlay dials, buttons, and switches into a rugged 1970s-era DIY off-grid vibe with 21st century V2X capability and other modern electronic systems.

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This Is How Electric Vehicles Win: Solar Power For Your Rivian R1T Pickup Truck

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:25:47 +0000

Electric vehicles are a perfect match for solarized aftermarket products, like the solar-plus-storage cargo cover in the works for the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck.

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Can Invoking Nostalgia Attract More Consumers To Electric Vehicles?

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:06:15 +0000

The Covid-19 pandemic has produced residual mental health effects: people experienced a high level of isolation and anxiety, which continues … [continued]

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Tesla Anticipates UAW Pressure, Adjusts Wages For Its Factory Employees

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:29:23 +0000

News out of the Tesla Gigafactory in Fremont is that workers there that they are getting a raise, as are … [continued]

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Agean Island Astypalea Is Electrifying — Nearly At 100% EV Sales, 80% Solar Electricity By 2026

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:54:55 +0000

Astypalea, an island in the Agean Sea, is electrifying. Almost 100% of new car sales are now electric car sales. Additionally, 25% of the islanders now use the electric ridesharing service ASTYBUS, which allows them to rent electric cars, electric scooters, and electric bikes. A solar power plant will provide 100% of the necessary electricity […]

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Tesla Is Now A Dominant Charging Network On Three Continents For Most Cars

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:04:56 +0000

DALL·E generated image of Porsches, BMWs and Ford electric cars charging up at Tesla Supercharger station, digital artCharging electric vehicles is now Tesla’s world, and most other manufacturers are just renting space in it.

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Tesla Hits UK With Strongest Ever May

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:00:19 +0000

Tesla hits the UK with its strongest ever May, helping lift the plugin electric vehicle market share to 23.1%, up from 18.3% year on year. BEVs have grown well, whilst PHEVs have remained mostly flat. Overall market volume was 145,204 units, some 17% up YoY, though still below the pre-2020 norms. The Tesla Model Y […]

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VW Brings Back Its Iconic Race Support Vans, This Time As EVs

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sat, 13 May 2023 16:21:43 +0000

Normally, a van wouldn’t be your first thought for racing. They’re big, their center of gravity isn’t low, and they tend to not be very fast except perhaps in straight lines. There are some notable exceptions to this rule, but in general, few think of vans when they think of hitting the pavement and racing, […]

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Tesla Model Y Wins UK Bestseller Spot In March, Record BEV Volumes

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:38:37 +0000

The UK saw plugin electric vehicles take 22.4% of the auto market in March, down from 22.7% year on year. BEVs saw fractional market share growth YoY, and a new volume record, whilst PHEVs saw a slight decline. Combustion-only powertrains lost 2.5% share YoY. Overall auto volume was 287,825 units, up some 18% YoY, though […]

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