date:20200301

Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 89, Issue 2

2020-03-01 Thread Glenn Van Vlemen via EV

Fred,

I think Elon has mentioned platooning in his trucking benefits under
potential automation. Benefits up to 35% increased efficiency??

Regards



On Mon, 2 Mar 2020 at 09:13, fred via EV  wrote:

>
>
>   The post about drafting a semi-trailer rig to make range hit home for
> me. When I was a young foolish motorcyclist in New England, during the
> winter, doing just that made temperatures more tolerable. Later years,
> pedaling a velomobile behind a construction crane at 35 mph was a real
> blast. What better draft could a human powered vehicle ask for than an
> eight foot wide, ten foot tall rolling air dam?
> For the EV world, I'm surprised Mr. Musk hasn't come up with EV programmed
> platooning. Put a Tesla semi on the road to make money, then link a convoy
> of other Tesla vehicles with V2V networking and let the lead monster triple
> the range of the conga line.
> I'd thought about this in years long past that manufacturers should have
> put railway type couplings at a uniform height, with data communications.
> Get on the highway, ease up behind a train of ICEs (back then) and clunk
> into the coupling. Additional dashboard devices would warn the next in line
> if a middle car wanted to pull off on a siding, waking up the driver in
> time to rejoin to the lead rigs.
> Elon, are you listening?
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[EVDL] Car and Driver: Every Plug-In-Hybrid Vehicle For Sale in the U.S. Today

2020-03-01 Thread moskowitz via EV

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g15377500/plug-in-hybrid-car-suv-vehicles/

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[59 Photos]


Every Plug-In-Hybrid Vehicle For Sale in the U.S. Today

Most plug-in hybrids offer better range than EVs and greater fuel efficiency 
than their gasoline-powered counterparts.

By Austin Irwin https://www.caranddriver.com/author/219198/Austin-Irwin/ and 
Alex Stoklosa
Feb 8, 2020
Ford

Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) are the bridge between gas-only hot rods and 
fully electric vehicles. Not everyone lives within a reasonable distance from a 
fast charger that would otherwise make their potentially long commute with an 
EV possible. With a PHEV, the gas engine keeps it going even when the battery 
power runs out, and unlike the traditional hybrid, its larger battery can be 
plugged in for recharge. In most cases, the PHEV model improves both fuel 
economy and acceleration when compared to gas-only vehicles. Here's a 
comprehensive list of all the plug-in hybrids available in the United States, 
including information on performance numbers, pricing, and battery-only range.


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Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 89, Issue 2

2020-03-01 Thread fred via EV

 

  The post about drafting a semi-trailer rig to make range hit home for me. 
When I was a young foolish motorcyclist in New England, during the winter, 
doing just that made temperatures more tolerable. Later years, pedaling a 
velomobile behind a construction crane at 35 mph was a real blast. What better 
draft could a human powered vehicle ask for than an eight foot wide, ten foot 
tall rolling air dam?
For the EV world, I'm surprised Mr. Musk hasn't come up with EV programmed 
platooning. Put a Tesla semi on the road to make money, then link a convoy of 
other Tesla vehicles with V2V networking and let the lead monster triple the 
range of the conga line.
I'd thought about this in years long past that manufacturers should have put 
railway type couplings at a uniform height, with data communications. Get on 
the highway, ease up behind a train of ICEs (back then) and clunk into the 
coupling. Additional dashboard devices would warn the next in line if a middle 
car wanted to pull off on a siding, waking up the driver in time to rejoin to 
the lead rigs.
Elon, are you listening?
 
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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Science sez maximize your EV's pack life

2020-03-01 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV

“Yet-to-materialize recycling process”.

This is a stunner.

Several in this list have claimed that these batteries get recycled.

U of M wrong?


- Mark

Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone

> On Mar 1, 2020, at 2:03 PM, evln via EV  wrote:
> 
> yet-to-materialize recycling process

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[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200308

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV



http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-vw-pr-e-America-ARC-PV-EVSE-deployed-for-rural-CA-tp4696572.html
EVLN: (vw pr) e-America ARC PV-EVSE deployed for rural CA
Electrify America To Deploy Off-Grid Solar Powered EV Chargers
Feb 27, 2020  The system allows for true off-grid EV charging with 100%
renewable electricity and can be placed where there is currently no access
to an adequate supply of ...
https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/9Oyn0/s1/envision-solar-ev-arc.jpg


http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Flying-e-motorcycle-way-better-than-a-jetpack-r-20mi-v-tp4696573.html
EVLN: Flying e-motorcycle> way better than a jetpack r:20mi (v)
Get a Glimpse at What Could Be the First Personal Air ...
“Our concept is a flying motorcycle,” said James Murdza, leader of the group
... batteries operating twin electric motors with blades like a small
helicopter that is ... (video  flash)
https://media.nbcbayarea.com/2019/09/flyers2-1.jpg


+
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/02/22/lordstown-motors-endurance-pickup-ev-chassis-motors-factory-tour/
Video shows Lordstown Motors Endurance chassis, motors and factory
2020/02/22 ... pre-orders for the Lordstown Motors Endurance electric pickup
truck being taken ... Other up-and-coming electric trucks such as the Rivian
R1T ... It covers 6.2 million square feet, and the company notes that ...
https://youtu.be/WLgXQNMUsIQ


http://technologymagazine.org/zero-motorcycles-launches-new-124-mph-sports-ev-srs/
Zero Motorcycles launches its new 124-mph sports EV, the SR/S
February 21, 2020 ... SR/S shares the same drivetrain and battery as of
SR/F, delivering identical numbers like up to 200 miles of range, 124-mph
top-speed, a charge-time of 60 minutes to 95% and 140 ft-lbs of torque ...
https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/19/zero-motorcycles-unveils-new-sr-s-a-full-fairing-124-mph-sport-ev/


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http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Teen-Twizy-45-nEV-for-14-Year-Olds-fr-r-120km-ts-45kph-tp4674613.html
EVLN: "Teen-Twizy" 45 nEV for 14-Year-Olds.fr r:120km ts:45kph
% 45kph is 28mph, France's Teen restrictions are equal to the U.S. (adult)
nEV restrictions ...
Mar 29, 2015
...
https://www.reezocar.com/en/search/renault-twizy+45.html
...
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page=413529=teens+can+drive


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Teenyboppers-delight> 5kW Ami e-quadricycle teens can drive r:23km ts:45kph
Citroen's new Ami is a two-seat electric car for cities that has a 14-mile
range and can be driven by teenagers without a licence in some countries
27 February 2020  The production version of its electric Ami city car has a
range of 14 miles, a top speed of 28mph and, powered by a 5.5 kilowatt
lithium ion battery, can be ...
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/27/18/25285206-8052693-image-a-67_1582829616989.jpg




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[EVDL] EVLN: Flying e-motorcycle> way better than a jetpack r:20mi (v)

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/stories-by-joe-rosato-jr/get-a-glimpse-at-what-could-be-the-first-personal-air-motorcycle/2243665/
Get a Glimpse at What Could Be the First Personal Air Motorcycle
Joe Rosato Jr.

[video flash
NBCUniversal

image
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(teathered field test) Members of the Silverwing team from the Netherlands
look on as their S1 craft runs through a test in Contra Costa County
]

Traveling by air involves showing up at the airport and boarding a plane.
But what if you make a trip from your own driveway? NBC Bay Area’s Joe
Rosato Jr. shows a group of engineers trying to accomplish that.

Amid the cow pastures and wind turbines dotting the hills of rural Contra
Costa County, a group of engineering students from the Netherlands sat at
the vacant end of a country airfield, testing what once might’ve been viewed
as a work of science fiction.

The small carbon fiber craft at the center of attention dangled from a crane
like a perch squirming at the end of a fishing line. A short distance away,
a row of engineers in black t-shirts monitored its motion from behind a
strip of plexiglass at the Byron Airport.

“Our concept is a flying motorcycle,” said James Murdza, leader of the group
of student engineers from Delft University of Technology. “So a person can
crouch inside as if they’re riding a sports bike, and the vehicle lifts them
up in the air.”

The group is testing the craft it calls Silverwing for this weekend’s GoFly
competition, a multi-tiered competition that’s encouraging the development
of a compact, quiet personal flying craft capable of carrying a single
person twenty miles.

“Planes have been the same for 100 years or 120 years,” said Hessel
Tiyseling, an engineering student working on the project. “So I think this
personal flight concept is pushing flight into the 21st century.”

The group’s vehicle, which is called the S1 model, is powered by a pair of
lithium batteries operating twin electric motors with blades like a small
helicopter that is eventually intended to fly horizontally. During the test,
the S1 bobbed and weaved vertically at the end of its tether — which the
group is using because of high winds.

But earlier in the week in a hangar in Hayward, the group ran its first
successful test with the craft hovering ten feet off the ground without a
tether.

“That was really, really exciting,” Murdza said, “because it’s all of our
work for the the past two years on the line, and putting it to the test for
the first time.”

The success of the test energized the group for this weekend’s competition
which runs Thursday through Sunday at Moffett Field in Santa Clara County.
Murdza said the competition is so nail-biting, some of the dozen or so
international groups who traveled to the U.S. for the competition had to
back out after failing to get their crafts up to speed. Murdza was mostly
confident his group’s entry would be ready to go in time.

The Netherlands team has so far won two of the competition’s early rounds
which awarded it a pair of $20,000 awards, enabling the team to take the S1
to the next level. For now, the vehicle is unmanned although Murdza hopes
it could one day carry a person at a speed of about 80 miles an hour.
Members of the Silverwing team from the Netherlands look on as their S1
craft runs through a test in Contra Costa County.

“This could be really useful for getting to very hard to reach places,”
Murdza said. “So for example, if you had a natural disaster it would be a
really easy way to reach that place when there’s no infrastructure.”

The idea of a personal aircraft might satisfy those sci-fi fans still
ruffled by the absence of those long-promised jetpacks. Still, the team said
the likelihood of anyone actually flying around in the contraption is still
a good decade away.

“I don’t think anyone’s crazy enough yet to actually sit in this thing,”
laughed Tiyseling.

The craft does offer a portal into the somewhat distant future, when people
might one day hop into their personal craft to zip to the store for a carton
of almond milk. But even more immediate, the vehicle’s use of an electric
motor speaks volumes to the greater emphasis on electric motors in
transportation.

“I think right now we’re facing so many problems with climate change,” said
Bronte Kolar, a member of the team who is working on the electrical systems.
“It’s important that we start transitioning toward electric modes of
transportation, which is why I think electric air vehicles are so so
important for the future.”

At the moment, the air motorcycle of the future was slowly lifting off the
asphalt, moving like a punch-drunk prize fighter getting out of the way of a
left hook. Behind the plexiglass, the team seemed cautiously triumphant —
congratulating each other over their headsets — ready to run the test again.

“I think this is way better than a jet pack,” Tiyseling observed.
[© nbcbayarea.com]

[EVDL] EVLN: (vw pr) e-America ARC PV-EVSE deployed for rural CA

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV



https://insideevs.com/news/401029/electrify-america-install-solar-ev-chargers/
Electrify America To Deploy Off-Grid Solar Powered EV Chargers
Feb 27, 2020  Tom Moloughney

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Envision Solar - EV ARC  PV-EVSE
]

The holy grail of EV charging?

Electrify America announced today a $2 million investment in Envision Solar
infrastructure. The effort will further increase rural Californians’ access
to sustainable electric vehicle charging.

The move will place 30 solar-powered "EV ARC 2020" charging stations with
two Level 2 EV chargers each and help Electrify America continue to expand
access to public charging options across rural California. 

The EV ARC 2020 charging stations include two level 2 chargers capable of
delivering 6 kW. The units have 32 kWh of onsite energy storage and a
4.28-kilowatt sun-tracking solar array. The system allows for true off-grid
EV charging with 100% renewable electricity and can be placed where there is
currently no access to an adequate supply of electricity to support EV
charging. 

“Envision Solar’s innovative technology allows us to offer renewable
energy solutions for electric vehicle charging,” said Giovanni Palazzo,
president and chief executive officer of Electrify America. “Along with
supporting California’s broader air quality goals, this investment expands
reliable, low-cost charging solutions to California residents living outside
of major metropolitan areas – further demonstrating that electric vehicles
are for everyone.”

These 30 stations will offer access to sustainable electric vehicle charging
to drivers in rural areas, including the Central, Coachella, and Imperial
Valleys of California.

Electrify America points out that these stations will have minimum impact on
the sites because they don't require any construction to install them. They
simply drop them on the site and turn them on: "because of the custom size
and flexible nature of the EV ARC™ 2020, the stations can be deployed
quickly and without disruptive construction. Deployment takes only minutes,
and the chargers can fit easily inside a standard parking spot, preserving
available parking."

“Electric vehicles accounted for about 8% of car sales in California in
2019 but EV penetration is still less than half a percent in rural areas,”
said Desmond Wheatley, chief executive officer of Envision Solar. “Electrify
America’s deployment of our rapidly deployed, solar-powered EV charging
products will help the state get closer to its goal of 250,000 charging
stations by 2025 while putting fully emissions free driving within reach of
those who need it most. We look forward to continuing to support Electrify
America’s efforts now and in the future.”

In a perfect world, all EV charging would be done from 100% renewable
sources. On-site energy storage is needed for installations like this
because of the peaks and valleys of usage as well as generation and the EV
ARC 2020 looks on paper to be a great solution for a number of use cases. 

We'd like to know what you think about these units. Do you see more of these
being used in the future? Or is it better for the long run to just bring
grid electricity to these remote places? Let us know in the comment section
below.

-press release-
Electrify America Invests $2 Million in Envision Solar Infrastructure,
Further Increasing Rural Californians’ Access to Sustainable Electric
Vehicle Charging

Placement of 30 durable, solar-powered EV ARC™ charging stations with two
Level 2 EV chargers each will help Electrify America continue to expand
access to public charging options across rural California

RESTON, VA (February 27, 2020) – Electrify America is investing $2 million
in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California
that are not tied to the electrical grid. The investment will expand access
to sustainable EV charging to drivers in rural areas, including the Central,
Coachella, and Imperial Valleys.

Electrify America is sourcing the chargers from Envision Solar (Nasdaq:
EVSI, EVSIW), a San Diego-based sustainable technology company. The EV ARC™
2020 is a transportable, solar-powered electric vehicle-charging
infrastructure product. Each standalone station is equipped with a
4.28-kilowatt (kW) sun-tracking solar array, 32kWh of on-board battery
storage, and two Electrify America Level 2 EV chargers capable of charging
speeds up to 6kW. This combination allows for two customers to charge their
vehicles at the same time using 100 percent renewable electricity –
regardless of weather or time of day.

“Envision Solar’s innovative technology allows us to offer renewable energy
solutions for electric vehicle charging,” said Giovanni Palazzo, president
and chief executive officer of Electrify America. “Along with supporting
California’s broader air quality goals, this

[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200307

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV

http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-gm-pr-56-Bolt-EVs-for-S-Barbara-CA-city-fleet-68-L2-EVSE-tp4696569.html
EVLN: (gm pr) 56 Bolt EVs for S.Barbara-CA city-fleet &68 L2 EVSE
Santa Barbara County Purchases Chevrolet Bolt EVs Amid Criticism
Feb 27, 2020 ... will have a fleet of 56 new Chevrolet Bolt EVs at their
disposal in the coming months. The new EVs are expected to hit the road by
this summer, replacing 56 internal-combustion-powered sedans which have
reached the end of their service life at 100,000 miles ... (note: smoggy
S.Barbara-CA background)
https://gmauthority.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/2020-chevrolet-bolt-ev/2020-chevrolet-bolt-ev-in-cayenne-orange-metallic-exterior-003.jpg

http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-vw-pr-Answers-for-Taycan-questions-v-tp4696570.html
EVLN: (vw pr) Answers for Taycan questions (v)
Porsche Answers Your Burning Taycan Questions
February 23, 2020 Since the Porsche Taycan first debuted, there has been a
barrage of questions raised about various aspects ...
Why call it Turbo? ... natural sounds of the drivetrain ...
https://youtu.be/HpqmzemyGEE

+ (Auton Bolt EVs used as recruiting tool)
https://www.autobeatonline.com/news/gm-robo-cars-cleared-to-carry-civilians
GM Robo-Cars Cleared to Carry Civilians
2/27/2020 ... as a recruiting tool to dazzle would-be hires with its
technology ... will give rides to select news media ... won’t be allowed to
charge for any rides ... hasn’t said when their fully autonomous Level 5
vehicle will hit the road ... Google's Waymo has been hauling civilians
around in Arizona in autonomous minivans for nearly three years ...
https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/ABG/evergreen-images/cruise-bolt-sf-o.jpg

(v)
https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/vauxhalls-electric-car-ad-urges-nation-embrace-new-rules-britannia/1675086
Vauxhall's electric car ad urges nation to embrace 'new rules Britannia'
February 26, 2020 ... are finding their voice in the brave new world of
electric cars in this month's Adwatch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzqQ7rOqlew

https://autos.yahoo.com/tesla-wants-german-government-change-151519136.html
Tesla Wants German Government To Change Semi Truck Laws
February 25, 2020 A law from 1956 could be a future issue for Tesla, so it
makes sense to address it ahead of its electric Semi launch ... Tesla may
have met privately with Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal
Ministry of Transport Steffen Bilger to work on getting the ban removed ...
https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/22f2382e77e00db0d29e7e60ceafe599

http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Stickers-tape-are-kryptonite-to-mess-with-Tesla-s-Autopilot-v-tp4696553.html
Stickers are-kryptonite-to/mess-with Tesla’s Autopilot (v)
Electrical tape on speed limit signs tricks Tesla vehicles into violations
February 23, 2020 Tesla, however, stopped using Mobileye’s camera systems
in 2016, which means that the newer Tesla vehicles are not affected ...
(video flash)

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[EVDL] EVLN: (vw pr) Answers for Taycan questions (v)

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV

https://news.yahoo.com/porsche-answers-burning-taycan-questions-221848790.html
Porsche Answers Your Burning Taycan Questions
February 23, 2020 Domenick Yoney [InsideEVs]

[video
https://youtu.be/HpqmzemyGEE
#AskPorsche || Part 01 - The name Turbo, sound and costs of the Taycan and
further electrification

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https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/b27e2bd5f7173a9c21d9ecea2f7a4b37
]

Porsche Taycan ask episode one

Why call it Turbo, for instance.

Since the Porsche Taycan first debuted, there has been a barrage of
questions raised about various aspects of the all-electric sports car. For a
while, it was left to sites like InsideEVs to seek out answers for your
burning Taycan questions (no, not that burning Taycan), but now the
automaker has stepped up to the plate and published the first in a series of
videos (above) to give quality responses to your queries ...

The footage starts rolling with introductions of our hosts: YouTuber Alex
Bangula and Porsche's Andreas Becker. After a few quick edits previewing the
responses to come, we get down to business. First up? What's the deal with
naming an electric vehicle a "Turbo?"

The top trim level for this sports sedan (so far, at least) is the Taycan
Turbo S and including the "T" word, synonymous with increasing performance
in internal-combustion engines, has been controversial from the start. While
its use didn't especially bother this writer, I have a vivid memory of the
2-hour bus ride from its debut at Niagra Falls, Ontario to the airport. As
the southern Canadian scenery flowed past the window, the soundtrack of the
trip was an impassioned monologue – nay, irascible rant – of a journalist
outraged that Porsche had deigned to step outside conventional boundaries
for this sobriquet. Here, Porsche once again explains the term is meant to
describe a performance level and not mechanical equipment.

The next question concerns the sound of the car makes. Not noises heard by
inevitably envious bystanders, but rather those experienced by the lucky few
that might find themselves in the luxo-sporty cabin. You see, while in sport
plus mode, occupants are treated to an enhanced version of the natural
sounds of the drivetrain. As our hosts explain, though it is still piped in,
it has a note of authenticity.

The third question is a bit of a fun one for laughs, but the fourth is a
solid heads up looking for something sporty and electric but in a crossover
sort of shape. Answering what comes next for Porsche EV-wise, we're told the
Macan.

We're looking forward to the next video in this series, when hopefully we'll
see some more challenging questions (and their answers). In the meantime,
check out the video above. There is a handy timestamp guide for each
question from the video description which you can find below.
Video description:

On this episode of #AskPorsche: the name Porsche Taycan Turbo, its sound,
payment and our further electrification plans. #AskPorsche is a series in
which our Porsche expert Andreas Becker & YouTuber Alex Bangula answer
refreshing user questions about our first all-electric sports car.

0:00:36 Why name the Taycan Turbo? To us, the term ‘Turbo’ is a promise. In
this part of the video we explain what it stands for and why the Taycan
Turbo deserves its name.

0:01:39 Is the sound in the ads real? Some call it music – learn what we’ve
taken into consideration while composing the Porsche Electric Sport Sound to
enhance the natural electric vehicle sound.

0:03:10 What limb pays for a Taycan? Which body part could you give up
without missing out on the driving fun? We’re undecided. But we have a
better solution anyway. Find out what it is.

0:04:01 What’s the next electric model? Spoiler alert: It’s the Macan. But
there is a lot more to come. Learn more about our electrification plans and
further Taycan versions in the video.

For more information about the Taycan visit our website:
https://www.porsche.com/international ... _ Electricity consumption
combined: Taycan Turbo: 26 kwh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km ...
[© yahoo.com]

+ (v)
https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/vauxhalls-electric-car-ad-urges-nation-embrace-new-rules-britannia/1675086
Vauxhall's

[EVDL] EVLN: (gm pr) 56 Bolt EVs for S.Barbara-CA city-fleet &68 L2 EVSE

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV



https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/02/santa-barbara-county-purchases-chevrolet-bolt-evs-amid-criticism/
Santa Barbara County Purchases Chevrolet Bolt EVs Amid Criticism
Feb 27, 2020  Jonathan Lopez

[image  
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 Bolt EV  (note: smoggy S.Barbara-CA background)
]

Staff in Southern California’s Santa Barbara County will have a fleet of 56
new Chevrolet Bolt EVs at their disposal in the coming months. The new EVs
are expected to hit the road by this summer, replacing 56
internal-combustion-powered sedans which have reached the end of their
service life at 100,000 miles.

It’s estimated that the switch from gas-powered vehicles to new Chevrolet
Bolts will reduce local CO2 emissions by as much as 200 metric tons
annually. What’s more, if all 240 light-duty sedans currently in service go
electric, it’s estimated that CO2 emissions will be reduced by as much as
857 metric tons.

Approval is now sought to purchase the new fleet of Chevrolet Bolt EVs from
Rio Vista Chevrolet, following the dealer’s low-bid submission to supply the
county’s new vehicles.

In order to support the new Chevrolet Bolt EVs, the Santa Barbara County
Board of Supervisors also voted to acquire and install a range of charging
units this week, with 68 new level-two vehicle chargers, three DC quick
chargers, as well as the software and various related services to run them.

The Board voted four to zero to approve the proposal, with one abstaining.

Some critics called the move “greenwashing,” as the electricity used to
charge the vehicles won’t come from environmentally friendly sources.

Andy Caldwell from the Coalition of Labor also critiqued the project, which
was given the go-ahead amid a road maintenance deficit and pension crisis.
Caldwell labeled the approval as “virtue signaling.”

“I don’t know anybody who turns in their cars at 100,000 miles,” Caldwell
said.

Meanwhile, PowerFlex Systems was tapped to provide the new EV charge units
in exchange for low-carbon fuel credits, which are estimated at a value of
$500,000. County vehicles will have priority at the new charging stations,
but county employees and the general public will also have access.
[© gmauthority.com]


https://santamariatimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/county-launches-move-to-electric-vehicle-fleet-first-evs-to/article_8be4a3d3-0c5c-5474-9cab-27caa08edd88.html
County launches move to electric vehicle fleet; first 56 EVs to hit road by
summer
Feb 26, 2020  ...
https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/santamariatimes.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/4c/84c11c2f-ed92-52b1-bb2a-1483c1676e40/5e570e86b5fc6.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C751


+ (Auton Bolt EVs used as recruiting tool)
https://www.autobeatonline.com/news/gm-robo-cars-cleared-to-carry-civilians
GM Robo-Cars Cleared to Carry Civilians
2/27/2020 ... as a recruiting tool to dazzle would-be hires with its
technology ... will give rides to select news media ... won’t be allowed to
charge for any rides ... hasn’t said when their fully autonomous Level 5
vehicle will hit the road ... Google's Waymo has been hauling civilians
around in Arizona in autonomous minivans for nearly three years ... 
https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/ABG/evergreen-images/cruise-bolt-sf-o.jpg




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2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV



http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-vw-pr-ID-R-sports-EVs-performance-battery-tech-tp4696566.html
EVLN: (vw pr) ID R sports EVs> performance battery tech
Exclusive: new ID R sports car to pioneer secret battery tech
2020/02/23  Performance battery know-how from ID R racer will be key to new
ID electric sports car - and it could preview the next Audi ... being
conceived as both a coupé and roadster ...
https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB10j5zn.img


http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-spied-w-camo-Mercedes-Benz-EQA-EV-teased-v-tp4696567.html
EVLN: (spied w/ camo) Mercedes-Benz EQA EV teased (v)
Mercedes-Benz EQA electric SUV teased ahead of 2020 debut
February 27, 2020  Mercedes-Benz EQA electric SUV teased ahead of 2020 debut
... They reveal that the vehicle will closely resemble the regular GLA but
will sport some clear EV ...
https://images.hgmsites.net/hug/2021-mercedes-benz-eqa-spy-shots--photo-credit-s-baldauf-sb-medien_100728453_h.jpg


+
https://www.yahoo.com/now/vw-id-3-electric-cars-140300058.html
VW ID.3 electric car's software bugs threaten summer launch
February 27, 2020 [Autoblog] In December, Manager explained the VW ID.3's
software platform didn't work ... automaker remained committed ... "the
basic architecture was developed too hastily," ... various modules "often do
not understand each other" & suffer dropouts ... up to 50 of the electric
hatchbacks roll off the line each day & are taken to storage facilities ...
https://media.zenfs.com/en/autoblog_50/c3ff5640dbce3a74142564451ac8f6b2


https://cleantechnica.com/2020/02/22/university-of-georgia-getting-20-more-electric-buses-bringing-fleet-to-33/
University of Georgia Getting 20 More Electric Buses, Bringing Fleet To 33
Feb 22, 2020 ... university to buy 13 more, bringing the UGA zero-emission
electric fleet to a total of 33 buses by 2021 ... 
https://cleantechnica.com/files/2018/05/Proterra_35-FT_2-1-570x344.jpg


(% ntsb is as dumb as the idiot playing games while driving %)
https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2020/02/27/tesla-driver-died-playing-game-on-mobile-phone
Tesla driver died 'playing game on mobile phone'
27/02/2020 ... a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model X being driven on
autopilot in Mountain View, Calfornia ... The 38-year-old driver of the 2017
Tesla Model X P100D electric vehicle (EV) died from multiple blunt-force
injuries after his SUV entered the gore area of the US-101 & State Route 85
exit ramp & struck a damaged and non-operational crash attenuator at 70.8
mph ...
...
https://www.manufacturing.net/automotive/news/21118421/ntsb-blames-tesla-crash-on-driver-playing-smartphone-game


http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Dennis-fells-400yrold-tree-across-road-for-a-Tesla-twofer-hit-tp4696546.html
Dennis fells 400yrold tree across road for a Tesla-twofer hit
A Falling Tree Hit Two Tesla Model Xs Coming From Opposite Directions;
Everyone Made It Out Alive
February 21, 2020 ... Two families, both riding in Tesla Model X crossovers,
had a close encounter with death, near the village of Sturminster Marshall,
UK, on February 15, when a 400-year old oak tree was blown over during Storm
Dennis ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: (spied w/ camo) Mercedes-Benz EQA EV teased (v)

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1126454_mercedes-benz-eqa-electric-suv-teased-ahead-of-2020-debut
Mercedes-Benz EQA electric SUV teased ahead of 2020 debut
February 27, 2020 Viknesh Vijayenthiran

[images
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Teaser for Mercedes-Benz EQA debuting in 2020

https://images.hgmsites.net/hug/teaser-for-mercedes-benz-eqa-debuting-in-2020_100737584_h.jpg
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA spy shots - Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

https://images.hgmsites.net/hug/teaser-for-mercedes-benz-eqa-debuting-in-2020_100737585_h.jpg
]

Mercedes-Benz has redesigned GLA, with the new generation to arrive at
dealers this summer as a 2021 model.

Also arriving in 2020 will be a battery-electric version of the compact
crossover SUV, which has been labeled an EQA in line with Mercedes' naming
strategy for EVs.

The EQA isn't confirmed for sale in the United States just yet and there's a
chance we may not see it. The reason is that Mercedes is also planning an
electric version of the slightly bigger GLB to be called the EQB, which is a
better bet for our market.

Prototypes for the EQA have already been spotted. They reveal that the
vehicle will closely resemble the regular GLA but will sport some clear EV
identifiers like a sealed-off grille for improved aero efficiency, and an
absence of exhaust tips.

As for the powertrain, expect an electric motor at each axle and around 60
kilowatt-hours of battery capacity for about 200 miles of range initially.
More powertrain options could be added down the line. Trademark filings made
by Mercedes with the United States Patent and Trademark Office hint at
EQA200, EQA250, EQA320, EQA350 and EQA360 grades.

The EQA was originally going to be based on Mercedes' A-Class hatchback.
Mercedes even previewed an electric hatch in 2017 with the Concept EQA.
However, the shifting consumer trend toward crossovers looks to have
persuaded Mercedes to use the GLA as the basis for the EQA.
[© motorauthority.com]

(v)
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/mercedes-eqa-spied-in-germany-shows-front-end-revisions-141298.html
Mercedes-Benz EQA Spied in Germany, Shows Front End Revisions
23 Feb 2020 ... The EQA was originally shown as this awesome 3-door
coupe-hatch ... Mercedes Erlkönig EQA prototype close up * #EQA Nahaufnahme
* electric drive * 4K SPY VIDEO Feb 21, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x_QY4ddtzI

+
https://cleantechnica.com/2020/02/22/university-of-georgia-getting-20-more-electric-buses-bringing-fleet-to-33/
University of Georgia Getting 20 More Electric Buses, Bringing Fleet To 33
Feb 22, 2020 ... university to buy 13 more, bringing the UGA zero-emission
electric fleet to a total of 33 buses by 2021 ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: (vw pr) ID R sports EVs> performance battery tech

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV



https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/exclusive-new-id-r-sports-car-to-pioneer-secret-battery-tech/ar-BB10iObH
Exclusive: new ID R sports car to pioneer secret battery tech
2020/02/23  Greg Kable

[images  
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How Autocar imagines the range-topping ID R sports car could look

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB10iObF.img
ID R could form the basis of an electric Audi TT successor 

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB10j2VB.img
Provided by Autocar
]

Volkswagen is planning an advanced new electric sports car that is earmarked
to act as a figurehead for a limited range of performance-based ID R road
cars and is set to go into production by the middle of the decade.

The new headlining Volkswagen model has been conceived as both a coupé and
roadster, according to highly placed Volkswagen sources, and will be based
on the German car maker’s skateboard-style MEB platform – the same
integrated structure that also underpins the ID 3 hatchback. It has been
suggested that the ID R could compete against the second-generation Tesla
Roadster, if an internal ID sub-brand strategy paper calling for the
proposed model to be assembled at the company’s Karmann offshoot comes to
fruition.

The MEB platform offers the versatility to house both front- and
rear-mounted electric motors and is described as the perfect starting point
for the new sports car, giving Volkswagen engineers the scope to develop it
with the choice of up to three different layouts with either front-, rear-
or four-wheel drive.

In range-topping form, the new two-seater or 2+2 would benefit from a
twin-motor set-up similar to that adopted by the soon to be unveiled ID 4
SUV, not only providing the Volkswagen Group with an electric ID R
performance flagship but also potentially forming the basis of a proposed
electrically powered successor to the combustion-engined Audi TT.

As Autocar reported last year, sister brand Porsche is developing an
all-electric Boxster. While that model is thought to be based on either the
Taycan’s PPE platform or an adapted version of the existing combustion
engine platform, it’s possible the Stuttgart brand could make use of the MEB
platform to create a sibling to the ID sports car.

A series of design study models already exists for the car at Volkswagen’s
headquarters in Wolfsburg. It has been earmarked to pioneer the use of what
the company’s motorsport director, Sven Smeets, describes as a “new
performance-based battery” being developed in-house at the German car maker
for future ID R road cars.

The new battery incorporates patented cell technology know-how from
Volkswagen’s ID R prototype race car, which has established a series of
performance records in recent years.

“We are beginning to work on the first batteries for the performance road
cars, using the dedicated team from the ID R, so there will be a direct link
between them,” said Smeets. “The batteries start in the same area. At the
moment we’re finalising the performance parameters of the batteries.”

While shrouded in secrecy, Volkswagen’s performance road car battery is said
to use a different chemical process to that employed by the ID 3. It is also
said to adopt a new cell-to-pack architecture for greater efficiency and
packaging benefits.

Speaking about the possibilities open to the German car maker in the
development of performance batteries for road cars, Jost Capito, head of
Volkswagen’s R performance car division, said: “We have different cells and
ways of building and all the technical learnings from motorsport. There are
different demands on a performance car than a road car, and we’re looking at
all aspects to see what we can do with the technology. We’ve seen how it
works in the ID R and now we want to see how it looks in a road car.”

The news of Volkswagen’s plans comes swiftly after the unveiling of the
four-wheel-drive electric Golf eR1.

Although not directly pointing to any future production model, the eR1 is,
in Volkswagen’s own words, “an ambassador for future performance cars for
Volkswagen’s R division”.

A range of ID R performance variants would sit above the ID GTX range in the
same way the combustion-engined R models sit above the GTI today. Autocar
first confirmed earlier this year that the GTX branding would initially be
used on a hot version of the ID 4 SUV, before rolling out across ID models.
[© msn.com]


+
https://www.yahoo.com/now/vw-id-3-electric-cars-140300058.html
VW ID.3 electric car's software bugs threaten summer launch
February 27, 2020 [Autoblog] In December, Manager explained the VW ID.3's
software platform didn't work ... automaker remained committed ... "the
basic architecture was developed too hastily," ... various modules "often do
not understand each other" & suffer dropouts ... up to 50 of the electric
hatchbacks roll off the line each day & are taken to storage facilities ...

[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200305

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV

http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Plugshare-yer-Bolt-EV-to-charge-from-Austin-to-the-TX-coast-tp4696563.html
EVLN: Plugshare yer' Bolt EV to charge from Austin to the TX coast
Tomlinson: Range anxiety all too real when driving electric car from Austin
to Corpus
Feb. 26, 2020 But I'd just attended “ Fully Charged LIVE ,” an electric
vehicle ... anxiety all too real when driving electric car from Austin to
Corpus ... to drive my all-electric Chevy Bolt from Austin to Corpus
Christi, where I ... Unlike the futuristic Tesla pickup, the Rivian is
something any good ...
https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/10/64/24/19088696/4/940x0.jpg

http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-EVs-that-are-available-to-buy-in-the-us-tp4696564.html
EVLN: EVs that are available to buy in the .us
Every new electric car you can buy in the US right now, from the cheapest to
the most expensive
February 26, 2020 As more and more electric cars go on sale, here's a look
at every model you can buy in 2020 and how far they'll travel on a charge
... They vary greatly in terms of cost, range, and power ... (kona)
https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/2d7e62c7b11e7e56dfd49de9d1157c92

+
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/141907/how-safe-is-an-ev-in-a-flood---would-people-be-electrocuted-
Q- How safe is an EV in a flood - would people be electrocuted?
27 February 2020 A- It would be no more dangerous than being caught in a
flood in a petrol or diesel car. The batteries are sealed ...

https://futurism.com/the-byte/wireless-car-chargers-standard
Carmakers Expected to Roll Out Wireless Car Chargers This Year
February 22, 2020 ... to release wireless charging pads for electric cars
based on a universally agreed-upon standard ...
https://wp-assets.futurism.com/2020/02/wireless-car-chargers-standard.jpg

https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/vehicles/chevrolet-impala-sedan-is-dead
The Chevy Impala Is Dead. The Electric Hummer Will Take Its Place
February 28, 2020 The iconic American sedan has rolled off the line for the
final time ... In recent memory, the Chevrolet Impala has not been
considered a cool car, but unlike less worthy sedans, it did become an icon
of American reliability ...
...
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chevy-done-away-one-most-205440972.html

http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/GM-s-black-eye-crushing-EV1-uproar-2nd-Hummer-exacerbation-all-that-s-wrong-w-GM-tp4696549.html
GM's black eye: crushing EV1 uproar& 2nd Hummer exacerbation> all that's
wrong w/ GM
Hummer Electric Truck: Fall 2021 | Ag News
Feb 21, 2020 ... GM did not allow EV1 lessors to purchase the cars, but
insisted they be returned — and would crush most of them ...

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[EVDL] EVLN: EVs that are available to buy in the .us

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV



https://www.yahoo.com/news/every-electric-car-buy-us-181528875.html
Every new electric car you can buy in the US right now, from the cheapest to
the most expensive
February 26, 2020  Tim Levin  [Business Insider]

[images   / Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/b3742ce5b4ab2b3f21822d7867378e9a
The Tesla Model 3

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/0337d6f42d74e10dff1daa59b24ce825
Nissan Leaf

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/b81b9df6dc0dc7fa6fbe5be90055b760
Volkswagen e golf 1  / Volkswagen

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/d89b4d3b736e1cc334d5a2edf8a7806a
Hyundai Ioniq Electric  / Hyundai

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/4a07aacdf85437eb08489a0c26a5c715
Fiat 500e  / Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/ea1c0620e448b0411c0e499ce6dda488
Chevrolet Bolt

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/2d7e62c7b11e7e56dfd49de9d1157c92
hyundai kona electric  / Hyundai

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/8625a5c8961f0dbe910a6023fe40f7e4
2019 Kia Niro EV  / Kia

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/90fcab82a80c90eeffad384eca3ea970
Tesla Model 3

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/56a23765c8059256eaae8c25ba4b692e
BMW i3  / Matthew DeBord/Business Insider

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/ae532a191f7df37fc4037e95cd7dc03b
Jaguar I PACE 12

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/de89807476f42763378fc21505338c3e
Audi E tron  / Audi

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/d5e23f4dd6d01bba70fdc66a599bb02b
Tesla Model S  / Bryan Logan/Business Insider

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/59ba87cd2ebba219a501f6f823a983f9
2019 Tesla Model X  / Tesla

https://media.zenfs.com/EN/business_insider_articles_888/3dc52fd4d7e1d0951da3a49a79c7eddd
The Porsche Taycan  / Porsche
]

There are more than a dozen fully electric, mass-production sedans,
sports cars, and SUVs available to US buyers today. 

They vary greatly in terms of cost, range, and power. The priciest model
costs almost $200,000, while the most affordable cars clock in at around
$30,000. 

Those with the most range can travel upwards of 300 miles on a charge,
while some offer less than half of that.

Plenty of exciting electric cars are on the horizon, including a go-anywhere
pickup from Rivian, a new crossover from Tesla, and an all-electric Ford
F-150. But there's no need to wait, since more than a dozen fully electric
cars are available to buy in the US right now.

Those cars also span a lot of price ranges. Drivers looking to shed their
gas-fueled guilt and go electric can choose from a plethora of compact
hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, and sports cars at a variety of costs. The
cheapest electric cars retail for $30,000 to $40,000, while the most
expensive push well into the six figures. 

Below is every mass-production, fully electric car you can buy new in the
US, listed from lowest to highest MSRP. The list doesn't include future or
preorder models, or those that have been fully discontinued:

Nissan Leaf: $31,600

Starting at $31,600, the Nissan Leaf is the most affordable all-electric car
on the market. The base model offers a 40-kWh battery with 149 miles of
range, as estimated by the EPA.

Upper trim levels include the Nissan Leaf S Plus with a bigger 62-kWh
battery that offers 226 miles of range. That one goes for $38,200, and the
top-of-the-line SL Plus pushes $44,000.

Volkswagen e-Golf: $31,895

For $31,895, you can buy a Volkswagen e-Golf with fast-charging capability
and an EPA-estimated 125-mile range. Or, you can shell out roughly $39,000
for the upper SEL Premium trim, which sports the same internals but has
upgrades like a larger touchscreen and leatherette seats instead of cloth.

Hyundai Ioniq Electric: $33,045

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric starts at $33,045 and offers an EPA-estimated
range of 170 miles. Its top Limited trim starts at just under $39,000 and
offers extra driver-assistance tech, chrome trim, and upgraded infotainment
and audio.

Fiat 500e: $33,460

With its EPA-estimated 84 miles of range, the Fiat 500e is more suited for
city driving than any longer road trips. The 500e's 83-kWh electric motor
makes a rated 111 horsepower and 147 pound-feet of torque, according to
Fiat. It starts at $33,460, and is only available in California and Oregon. 

Chevrolet Bolt: $36,620

While a $36,620 outlay gets you a base Chevrolet Bolt, nearly $42,000 buys
the Bolt Premier trim, which has fancy features like an optional Bose stereo
system and a standard heated steering wheel.

The Bolt boasts a rated 200 horsepower, 266 pound-feet of torque, and an
EPA-estimated range of 259 miles, according to Chevrolet.

Hyundai Kona Electric: $37,190

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts at roughly $37,000. There

[EVDL] EVLN: Plugshare yer' Bolt EV to charge from Austin to the TX coast

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV

(A fool-writer EV are soon discharged> drove too fast,
65mph is better & should have used plugshare.com )
https://www.expressnews.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/electic-car-texas-austin-corpus-christi-tesla-15084123.php
Tomlinson: Range anxiety all too real when driving electric car from Austin
to Corpus
Feb. 26, 2020 Chris Tomlinson

[images / Chris Tomlinson / Houston Chronicle
https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/10/64/24/19088696/4/940x0.jpg
An electric Porsche on display at "Fully Charged LIVE," an electric vehicle
event in Austin, Texas

https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/10/64/24/19088697/4/940x0.jpg
LiveWire electric motorcycles on display at the Harley Davidson dealership
in Corpus Christi, Texas

https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/10/64/24/19088699/4/940x0.jpg
A new electric vehicle from Rivian, which is producing a pick-up and a SUV,
on display at "Full Throttle LIVE," an electric vehicle event in Austin,
Texas

https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/10/64/24/19088701/4/940x0.jpg
Chevy Bolt charging at the [L2 (not DC)] Charging facility at the Harley
Davidson dealership in Corpus Christi, Texas
]

Some crazy challenges take hold of you and won’t let go, and despite the
risks, you feel compelled to take a chance.

A few weeks ago, I decided to drive my all-electric Chevy Bolt from Austin
to Corpus Christi, where I needed to visit an archive for my next book. I
knew I could top off the battery with a quick charge in San Antonio, but
then came the big problem: there are no compatible charging stations between
the Alamo City and the coast.

The distance is only 143 miles, and the Bolt has an maximum range of 230
miles, but that’s city driving under perfect conditions. When I consulted
the official Chevrolet app, it calculated that at 75 mph, my battery would
be -1 percent on arrival. In other words, I wouldn’t make it.

I rolled the dice anyway.

Under normal circumstances, I would have rented a car for a road trip, which
is what I told people when I bought my EV. But I’d just attended “Fully
Charged LIVE,” an electric vehicle extravaganza at the Circuit of the
Americas racetrack in Austin.

Electrify America, an EV charging network, was hosting the BBC television
show “Fully Charged,” which reports on the electrification of
transportation. For two days, electric vehicle nerds geeked out on the
latest tech, from new electric bikes to the latest charging infrastructure.

The expert speakers and enthusiastic audience were inspiring. I saw
Porsche’s new all-electric Taycan, a four-door, designed to steal market
share from Tesla. I was charmed by a 1968 Porsche 912 that Austin-based
Moment Motors had retrofitted with an electric powertrain.

The game-changers, though, were Rivian’s pick-up and SUV. These are not
esoteric sports cars or hobbyist fantasies; they are the kind of vehicles
Americans want to own and drive every day.

Unlike the futuristic Tesla pick-up, the Rivian is something any good-ol’
boy in Texas would be proud to drive. The grill is suitably aggressive and
futuristic at the same time, and the cargo capacity and interior features
rival the finest Fords and Chevys.

In Africa, I drove a 1976 Range Rover, and I saw that classic designs
reflected in Rivian’s SUV. The interior was wood and fine leather with
plenty of leg room, and an exterior design that will turn heads in River
Oaks and Alamo Heights.

Rivian’s no-compromise vehicles are full-sized, with towing capacities of
11,000 pounds for the pick-up and 7,000 for the SUV. Their size provides
plenty space for batteries capable of delivering 400 miles between charges.

As I walked back to my car, I saw two dozen people lined up to test drive a
Chevy Bolt. As I got into mine, I decided then to drive it to Corpus the
next day.

I reached San Antonio, 90 miles way, and plugged into an Electrify America
DC Fast-charger. Fast chargers use 440 volts of direct current and can get a
drained Bolt battery to 80 percent in two hours. A 220 volt home charger,
using alternating current, takes twice as long.

With my battery topped up after an hour-long lunch, I set out on I-37 at the
70-mph speed limit. Within 30 minutes, it became clear I needed to slow down
if I wanted my battery to last.

I slowed to 65 mph as other cars whizzed by me. But by taking it easy on the
throttle, I had 10 miles to spare when I reached the only [L2 (not DC]
charging station in Corpus, located at the Harley Davidson dealership.

I plugged in, went inside, and found six all-electric Harleys lined up at
the door, the reasons for the charging station. The owner and staff showed
me the LiveWire’s, and as a motorcyclist, I was impressed.

Two days later, I set out for the return trip to San Antonio and turned into
a nor-wester producing a 40 mph headwind. My range plummeted within the
first 45 minutes, and the calculator said I’d need a tow truck to reach the
nearest charging station in San Antonio.

Then I remembered a trick my mother taught me on road trips during the 1970s

[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200304

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV



http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Science-sez-maximize-your-EV-s-pack-life-tp4696560.html
EVLN: Science sez maximize your EV's pack life
How to maximize the life of your electric car's battery, according to
science
Feb 23, 2020  Lithium-ion batteries are the Goldilocks of the electronics
world. For the li-ion in your electric car, conditions can either be too hot
or too cold, but ...
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EVLN: (vw pr) e-Golf Pilot evaluation Project> ID.3 later S.Africa
Volkswagen SA joins electric car race with e-Golf Pilot Project
2020-02-20  Volkswagen has taken its first step in making a real play in the
electric mobility space through the e-Golf Pilot Project which is is a study
in South Africa's ...
https://gcs.thesouthafrican.com/2020/02/aa09c9bb-volkswagen_id3-09-.jpg


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https://electrek.co/2020/02/21/journal-of-energy-storage-studies-ev-owners-manuals-compiles-best-practices-for-batteries/
Journal of Energy Storage studies EV owner’s manuals, compiles best
practices for batteries
Feb. 21st 2020 ... best strategies for extending battery life, including for
EV batteries. In the project, which was conducted in cooperation with ...
https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/2019-nissan-leaf-dash.jpg


https://www.rushlane.com/skoda-enyaq-ev-electric-vehicle-12354431.html
Skoda Enyaq EV announced – The Czech brand’s first electric vehicle
February 21, 2020  Skoda Enyaq, the first EV (electric vehicle) from the
Czech brand, is based on Volkswagen's MEB platform. Skoda Auto has announced
the debut of the Enyaq; ...
https://www.rushlane.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-skoda-vision-iv-concept-5.jpg


https://fossbytes.com/teslas-electric-vehicle-technology-is-6-years-ahead-of-its-competitors/
Tesla’s Electric Vehicle Technology Is 6 Years Ahead Of Its Competitors
February 20, 2020  Tesla competitors need to step up their game!
Nothing but Tesla's electric vehicle technology placed it years ahead of its
competitors. As per the statistics, in December 2019, Jaguar I-PACE sold
around 176 ...
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Only2-80% saves-time on gruelling 30hr Tesla-R .uk road trip (v)Chinley
electric car fan plans record-breaking Tesla challenge
20th February 2020  Ironically electric car YouTuber Nicolas says he and
Dean will beat Kevin's attempt by stopping to charge the car's battery more
frequently than their ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: Science sez maximize your EV's pack life

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV

https://mashable.com/article/maximize-electric-vehicle-li-ion-battery-life/
How to maximize the life of your electric car's battery, according to
science
Feb 23, 2020 Rachel Kraus

[image
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Lithium-ion batteries are the Goldilocks of the electronics world. For the
li-ion in your electric car, conditions can either be too hot or too cold,
but li-ions prefer it juuust right.

A new report from the University of Michigan lays out the best ways to keep
your EV's li-ion battery happy and healthy for the longest amount of time
possible. With help from the Responsible Battery Coalition, researchers
compiled these recommendations by analyzing academic reports as well as
vehicle instruction manuals. They came out with nine actionable guidelines,
which Electrek helpfully summarizes here.

The report is a useful tool for EV owners, but it has a higher mission, too.
Maximizing the life of a car's battery helps limit the environmental impact
of these vehicles, since it means fewer cars getting retired and sent
through a yet-to-materialize recycling process. On the other end of the
production cycle, it could hopefully reduce the need for more
resource-intensive li-ions being created in the first place.

Most of the recommendations center around how to keep your car's battery
happy in extreme temperatures, whether frozen or sweltering. Overall, owners
should plug in their cars during these times, which will allow the battery's
cooling or heating systems to run most effectively by using grid power. EV
owners should also avoid letting their cars' batteries run down entirely,
since that has a negative effect on battery life.

Not too hot, not too cold; not too charged, not too dead. Your car's battery
likes it just right.

Image: University of michigan

Here's a summary of the findings. Charge on!

Plug in your car when it is extremely hot or cold.

Avoid driving in extremely hot or cold temperatures.

Don't park in the sun when it's very hot outside.

Don't expose your car to extremely low temperatures (think: -22 degrees
Fahrenheit) for "extended periods of time."

Turn off your car before its battery charge reaches zero.

Don't leave a car with a low battery sitting uncharged for an extended
period of time; even if the car isn't on, the battery can degrade on its own
if it's not charged.

+
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Journal of Energy Storage studies EV owner’s manuals, compiles best
practices for batteries
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[EVDL] EVLN: (vw pr) e-Golf Pilot evaluation Project> ID.3 later S.Africa

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV



https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/motoring/volkswagen-electric-car-e-golf-pilot-project-2020/
Volkswagen SA joins electric car race with e-Golf Pilot Project
2020-02-20  Avon Middleton

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 id

https://gcs.thesouthafrican.com/2020/02/6f17ba87-volkswagen-e-golf_010_1800x1800-1536x1024.jpg
VW e-Golf and ID.3
]

Volkswagen will launch its e-Golf Pilot Project with the evaluation of six
e-Golf vehicles, followed by the VW ID.3 at a later stage.

Volkswagen has taken its first step in making a real play in the electric
mobility space through the e-Golf Pilot Project which is is a study in South
Africa’s response to electric mobility. 

Six e-Golfs will be evaluated by a select group of VW dealers, motoring
and lifestyle media, as well as VW employees, to derive as much
on-the-ground information about living with e-vehicles on a day-to-day
basis. 

We can expect that select dealers in Cape Town and Johannesburg will also
make use of the cars to educate customers in electric mobility. Using the
cars for shuttle services to and from dealers, as well as making them
available as courtesy cars for certain customers, will form part of the
evaluations. 
Electric vehicles ‘future of our brand’

“With the help of our dealers, we want to get as many South Africans as
possible to drive and experience an electric vehicle as this is the future
of our brand,” Volkswagen Group South Africa sales and marketing manager
Mike Glendinning said.

The e-Golf looks about as normal as any other Golf with slight revisions to
the grille and wheels. So much so that you may not be able to tell the
difference between the e-Golf and a combustion engine-powered version.

However, you will be able to see a marked difference between the e-Golf and
the latest electric hatch from Volkswagen, the ID.3, which will also form
part of the project in Mzansi. 

If you’re an avid social media user, you may have noticed a few VW ID.3
models being tested in and around Gauteng a few weeks ago. Keen-eyed
spotters posted a number of images and videos on social platforms and by all
accounts the reception was good.

These cars will form the next phase of the electric mobility project in
South Africa, with a group of these set to be introduced in 2021 for similar
evaluation.

During this pilot phase, no e-Golfs or ID.3’s will be on sale to customers
who may want to purchase them. The only time that Volkswagen plan to sell
these vehicles is from 2022 as the final phase of the e-mobility project. 

It’s not the first project of its kind on the continent.

In October 2019, Volkswagen launched a similar, albeit slightly larger
project of this nature, in Rwanda to test the feasibility of electric
mobility in the central African country.
[© thesouthafrican.com]


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Skoda Enyaq EV announced – The Czech brand’s first electric vehicle
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Czech brand, is based on Volkswagen's MEB platform. Skoda Auto has announced
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EVLN: Made in .pk Crown EVs' intro> 2seater,FD,EMT,waste
Rs400,000 electric car introduced in Pakistan for the first time
Feb 21, 2020 A Karachi-based company introduced its own range of electric
vehicles on Friday. Crown Group has been making auto parts since 1963. It
displayed a number ...
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http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-81-2-k-Tesla-S-Long-Range-Plus-EV-r-390mi-630km-tp4696558.html
EVLN: $81.2+k Tesla-S Long Range Plus EV r:390mi/630km
New Tesla Model S Long Range Plus Claims 390 Miles on a Charge
Feb 15, 2020 - Tesla has added new Long Range Plus versions of the Model S &
... Model X SUV ... rated at 351 miles ...
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1228541579679322112

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Chevrolet Menlo Launches As Brand’s First EV In China, Priced From $22,700
February 21, 2020 Now, Chevrolet's first EV in China is on sale in four
variants, initially in Beijing only. Prices range from RMB 159,900 to RMB
179,900 ($22,740-$25,585) after China’s national subsidies for new energy
vehicles ...
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https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-roof-rack/
Tesla Model Y spotted testing with roof racks installed
February 23, 2020 A Tesla Model Y with roof racks has been spotted, giving
us a first look at how the roof-mounted rails will appear on the
all-electric crossover ...
https://youtu.be/Vuo3QQKtMis

http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/2020-San-Antonio-TX-Earth-Day-Woodlawn-Lake-Park-4-18-10a-tp4696550.html
EVent: 2020 San_Antonio-TX Earth Day @Woodlawn Lake Park 4/18 10a

($20 rc Cybertruck)
https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/21/21147004/hot-wheels-tesla-cybertruck-rc-car-remote-controlled-toy
Hot Wheels announces a remote-controlled Tesla Cybertruck
... on Mattel's website as a “hobby grade-radio-controlled vehicle that is
... available to preorder now and will come in two sizes: ... 1:64 scale RC
Cybertruck ... $20 and ... bigger 1:10 scale ... $400. Both ... ship in
December 2020 ... limited editions ... only be available until they’re sold
out ...
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Gates' Taycan purchase> Musk’s ire trash-tweets underwhelming-Bill
Bill Gates bought a Porsche, and then Elon Musk talked trash about him
Feb 18, 2020 Bill Gates bought an electric car. But while he's given Tesla
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[EVDL] EVLN: $81.2+k Tesla-S Long Range Plus EV r:390mi/630km

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV



https://autos.yahoo.com/tesla-model-long-range-plus-161800462.html
New Tesla Model S Long Range Plus Claims 390 Miles on a Charge
February 15, 2020  Joey Capparella  [Car and Driver]

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Elon Musk @elonmusk · Feb 14, 2020
Tesla Model S estimated EPA range is now above 390 miles or ~630 km 
https://t.co/sNFzIkuJpC
Design Your Model S | Tesla

Design and order your Tesla Model S, the safest, quickest electric car
on the road. Learn about lease and loan options, warranties, EV incentives
and more  https://t.co/sNFzIkuJpC

Elon Musk @elonmusk 
All S/X cars made in recent months have actually been above stated EPA
range. Will be unlocked soon for free via software update.
10:48 PM - Feb 14, 2020
]

From Car and Driver

  - Tesla has added new Long Range Plus versions of the Model S and Model X
with longer driving ranges.
  - The Model S Long Range Plus claims 390 miles of range and the Model X
claims 351 miles of range.
  - These models serve as the base variants, starting at $81,190 and $86,190
for the Model X.

Tesla’s Elon Musk has claimed that his company will soon sell an EV with 400
miles of range, and he’s getting closer than ever. A new Tesla Model S Long
Range Plus variant has a claimed driving range of 390 miles, according to
the Tesla website. There is also a Long Range Plus version of the Model X
SUV, which is rated at 351 miles of range. Neither of these models are
listed on the EPA website, yet, so these new range numbers are Tesla
estimates.

Tesla has not provided any details on how it added the additional range, and
the only change we can see on the Model S is a new set of 19-inch standard
wheels with a so-called Tempest design. We do know that there is some sort
of software tweak involved, as Musk tweeted that the company will roll out a
software update for existing Model S and Model X owners to unlock extra
range. We assume that only Model S and Model X Long Range cars built in the
last few months will be eligible for this update.

The Long Range Plus models now serve as the base configuration for both the
Model S and Model X. They start at $81,190 for the Model S and $86,190 for
the Model X, and they replace the previous base models—called Long
Range—that were EPA-rated at 370 miles for the Model S and 328 miles for the
Model X. In our testing, a Model S Long Range achieved an estimated 222
miles of range in our 75-mph highway test.
[© yahoo.com]


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Tesla Model Y spotted testing with roof racks installed
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[EVDL] EVLN: Made in .pk Crown EVs' intro> 2seater,FD,EMT,waste

2020-03-01 Thread evln via EV

https://www.samaa.tv/money/2020/02/rs40-electric-car-introduced-in-pakistan-for-the-first-time/
Rs400,000 electric car introduced in Pakistan for the first time
Feb 21, 2020 Hunain Ameen

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(enclosed 2seater)

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(emt)

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(refuse)
]

A Karachi-based company introduced its own range of electric vehicles on
Friday.

Crown Group has been making auto parts since 1963. It displayed a number of
environmentally friendly vehicles, including motorcycles, auto-rickshaws,
cars and ambulances, which it says are energy efficient.

The starting price for an electric car, a pilot project, is Rs400,000. It’s
a two-door hatchback with a seating capacity of two persons. The prices of
the rickshaws and motorcycles are between Rs200,000 and Rs55,000
respectively.

The company says its vehicles will cost Rs1.25 for each kilometre travelled,
which “makes it the cheapest” option available for transport.

Farhan Hanif, the chairperson of the group, says the two and three wheeler
automobiles can travel 60km to 70km on a full charge. A car fully charged on
a 50-amp battery can travel up to 50kms.

Eight Chinese companies have partnered with the Crown Group in joint
ventures, said Hanif, adding that the company is ready to expand production
as soon as the government implements its electric vehicle policy.

A draft of the policy awaits the government’s approval.

If the government keeps its word on the electric vehicle policy, the custom
duty on imports of auto-parts will only be 1% while the sales tax will not
exceed 5%, said the chairperson.

He emphasised that the advent of electric vehicles will help boost
Pakistan’s economy and introduce new jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities
as specific power stations to charge the vehicles will have to be
established.

Crown Group is a new player in the electric vehicles market and has invested
Rs2 billion to set up its manufacturing plant.
[© samaa.tv]

https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/electric-cars-in-the-pakistani-auto-market-for-the-first-time/
Electric cars in the Pakistani auto market for the first time
Feb 23, 2020 ... electric-powered cars being manufactured and to be
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