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Re: [EVDL] Cast yer twit-poll vote> build gigafactory in TX? (giga-texas)
see http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Tesla-gigafactory-in-TX-tp4696375.html Tesla gigafactory in TX ... Feb 10 2020 -- Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
[EVDL] Tuck that EVSE cord so .uk EV-drivers don't get sued
https://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/18224603.council-confirms-electric-car-owners-fault-injury-occur-result-charging-cords/
Council confirms electric car owners at fault should injury occur as a
result of charging cords
February 10, 2020 Riley Krause
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Wandsworth Council have confirmed that the owners of electric cars, rather
than the authority itself, will be deemed at fault should someone trip and
fall on the charging cables.
This comes after concerns were raised about the safety of having charging
points placed on the pavement, rather than in the streets.
Battersea MP Marsha de Cordova has a visual impairment.
She says she knows first hand how difficult it can be to navigate the
pavement "when it has poorly designed or ill conceived street furniture
obstacles."
"I fully support electric vehicles and believe they have a very important
role to play in the future of our transport," she said.
"As this type of vehicle becomes more popular local authorities will be in a
rush install charging points.
Local authorities must ensure the safety of all road users and provide
whatever training is necessary to make sure charging points and cables are
installed safely so as not to create hazards for blind and partially sighted
people.
"Pavements have to be hazard free to accommodate all of our residents."
The council has been installing these electric vehicle charging points in
hundreds of street lights across the borough in an effort to get people to
make the switch away from diesel and petrol to help reduce emissions and
improve air quality.
Wandsworth Times:
But a charity which looks to promote everyday walking says the local
authority should consider placing the charging points in the road or on
build-outs from the pavement.
"While electric vehicles have a role in helping clean up our air, this
should not be at the expense of a genuinely zero-emission mode of transport
- walking," chairwoman of Wandsworth Living Streets Susie Morrow said.
"They should only be placed on the pavement as a last resort, and such that
two people can comfortably walk side by side.
"If we are serious about tackling the climate emergency, we will need to
greatly reduce car journeys."
Another issue that was raised was who would be at fault legally should
someone trip, fall and injure themselves as a result of the charging cords.
A Wandsworth Council spokesman answered this by saying: “Of course owners of
EVs must take care when charging their vehicles to not create trip hazards
for pedestrians, but using lampposts next to parked vehicles is a much
better option than trailing cables across pavements from flats and houses.
"Ultimately though it is the legal responsibility of the vehicle owner to
make sure they are not creating a hazard for others.
"We are not aware however of anyone in Wandsworth having tripped over or
suffered any injury from an EV cable.”
[© wandsworthguardian.co.uk]
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Cutting the Cord with Wireless Charging
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[EVDL] e-tron EV tows 4k-lb trailer 504mi @60mph to Fully Charged LIVE Austin-TX
https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/audi-e-tron-brings-the-first-modern-electric-vehicle-to-fully-charged-live/
Audi e-tron brings the first modern electric vehicle to ‘Fully Charged LIVE’
February 13, 2020
The all-electric Audi e-tron towed 4,000-lb. trailer, utilizing 150 kW
fast-chargers along journey — replenishing 80% of battery’s charge in 30
minutes
The Audi e-tron demonstrated how far EVs have come over the last quarter
century, recently delivering the first modern EV to “Fully Charged LIVE” in
Austin, Texas. The e-tron towed the trailer and payload, weighing a combined
4000 lbs., through the Oklahoma rain with comfort and efficiency.
Audi Tulsa and Audi ONE, Audi of America’s Herndon-based electrification
strategy team, supported the all-volunteer Oklahoma Chapter of the Electric
Auto Association in bringing the EV to “Fully Charged LIVE,” picking up
their payload from Tulsa Tech in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and hauling it more than
500 miles to the Circuit of the Americas, where the event was hosted.
Using CCS compatible fast chargers on both the Electrify America and Francis
Solar charging networks, the Audi e-tron was able to replenish 80% of its
battery’s capacity in just 30 minutes with high-speed 150 kW charging. With
all the capabilities customers expect of a premium midsize SUV, the e-tron,
when properly equipped, is rated to tow 4,000 lbs. and comes with standard
quattro all-wheel drive and air suspension.
“EVs have long been a community-driven technology, as evidenced by the
initiative of the Oklahoma Electric Auto Association to bring this iconic
vehicle to our event,” said Chelsea Sexton, U.S. presenter of the “Fully
Charged LIVE.”
Sexton added, “I’m grateful to the Audi teams and Tulsa Tech for their
support and was excited to hop into the Audi e-tron for the journey.”
[© automotiveworld.com]
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https://media.audiusa.com/en-us/releases/390
Audi e-tron brings the first modern electric vehicle to 'Fully Charged LIVE'
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- Audi e-tron SUV towed the first modern EV more than 500 miles from Tulsa
Tech in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Austin, Texas, for "Fully Charged LIVE"
- The all-electric Audi e-tron towed 4,000-lb. trailer, utilizing 150 kW
fast-chargers along journey — replenishing 80% of battery’s charge in 30
minutes
- Towing team included Audi Tulsa and Oklahoma Chapter of the Electric
Auto Association
HERNDON, Va., February 13, 2020 – The Audi e-tron demonstrated how far EVs
have come over the last quarter century, recently delivering the first
modern EV to “Fully Charged LIVE” in Austin, Texas. The e-tron towed the
trailer and payload, weighing a combined 4000 lbs., through the Oklahoma
rain with comfort and efficiency.
Audi Tulsa and Audi ONE, Audi of America’s Herndon-based electrification
strategy team, supported the all-volunteer Oklahoma Chapter of the Electric
Auto Association in bringing the EV to "Fully Charged LIVE," picking up
their payload from Tulsa Tech in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and hauling it more than
500 miles to the Circuit of the Americas, where the event was hosted.
Using CCS compatible fast chargers on both the Electrify America and Francis
Solar charging networks, the Audi e-tron was able to replenish 80% of its
battery’s capacity in just 30 minutes with high-speed 150 kW charging. With
all the capabilities customers expect of a premium midsize SUV, the e-tron,
when properly equipped, is rated to tow 4,000 lbs. and comes with standard
quattro all-wheel drive and air suspension.
“EVs have long been a community-driven technology, as evidenced by the
initiative of the Oklahoma Electric Auto Association to bring this iconic
vehicle to our event,” said Chelsea Sexton, U.S. presenter of the “Fully
Charged LIVE.”
Sexton added, “I’m grateful to the Audi teams and Tulsa Tech for their
support and was excited to hop into the Audi e-tron for the journey.”
“We wanted to pay tribute to the EV that started it all, with the Audi
e-tron towing it on our 500-mile journey from Tulsa to Austin,” said Cody
Thacker, director, Audi ONE, Audi of America. “It’s easy to go electric
today, and the e-tron’s capabilities show it’s more than capable of going
the distance with a heavy trailer in tow, even in cold and windy weather
conditions. We’re thankful to have partners like Audi Tulsa provide support
and logistics and make this road trip possible.”
The Audi e-tron SUV is the first all-electric Audi vehicle offered in North
America, having gone on sale last May. With up to 402 horsepower and 490
lb-ft of torque in boost mode, the five-passenger Audi e-tron is capable of
accelerating from 0-60 mph in a quiet 5.5 seconds. It is priced starting
from an MSRP of $74,800*.
“Fully Charged LIVE” is a two-day event launched by British actor, presenter
and writer, Robert Llewellyn ("Junkyard Wars" and "Red Dwarf"). The Austin
[EVDL] GMC e-Hummer makes EVs absurd imperfect kW-guzzlers
https://en.brinkwire.com/news/an-electric-hummer-means-watt-guzzlers-are-here-thats-a-good-thing/ An electric Hummer means ‘watt guzzlers’ are here. That’s a good thing February 11, 2020 Well, that didn’t take long. As EVs have evolved from curiosities to common sightings, we’ve finally found a way to make them absurd. First, Rivian trotted out the modest R1T, a reasonable replacement for midsize trucks like the Toyota Tacoma. Then Elon Musk upped the stakes with the pavement-stomping, cone-crushing Tesla Cybertruck. And now GM has turned the macho posturing to 11 with the GMC Hummer, a rebirth of the military-inspired icon that Arnold loved, and environmentalists loved to hate. 1,000 horsepower. 11,500 pound-feet of torque. Zero to 60 in under 3 seconds. Except it’s electric now, you see? So we can all stop worrying about being so wasteful. Sort of. Most people assume that EVs are environmentally friendly by default. However, we’re approaching the point where EV technology stops being used for efficiency, starts being used for excess. We’re entering the age of the watt guzzler. That will make early EV adopters cringe, but don’t worry. It’s a good thing. That’s because EV adoption is abysmal right now, and watt guzzlers — imperfect as they are — could help fix that. In 2018, EVs represented just 1.96 percent of all the vehicles sold in the United States. Sales are concentrated in coastal states like California, Washington, and Oregon, while the South and Midwest collectively laugh off the segment. In North Dakota, just 95 people bought EVs in 2018, or 0.24 percent of all cars sold there that year. Wyoming sold a whopping 92. These are the same states where pickups and SUVs rule. Ranchers may not love the look of the Cybertruck, but they love the segment. The map of states where the F-150 rules, and the states with the lowest EV adoption, could be one and the same. We don’t have efficiency figures for electric trucks yet, but look at another performance-first EV: the Porsche Taycan. It goes 0 to 60 in 2.4 seconds, making it faster than the Tesla Model S, and the third-quickest car Car & Driver has ever tested, after the Porsche 918 Spyder and Lamborghini Huracán Performante. It weighs an outrageous 5,132 pounds ,and in terms of efficiency, lands at the very bottom of the EPA’s list of new electric cars. The range-topping Tesla Model 3 wrings double the miles out of equivalent electricity. To the green crowd that has championed electric vehicles for the past decade, cars like the Porsche Taycan and GMC Hummer miss the point. Yet they’re accomplishing something else. The rest of the country is finally starting to notice EVs. Going green used to be the main selling point, but as watt guzzlers arrive, the other benefits of electricity are getting their time to shine. The outrageous torque of electric motors makes setting 0-to-60 records almost unfair. The Rivian can perform a zero-radius tank turn, and instead of an engine, it has a front trunk (“frunk”) big enough for your cooler. The Cybertruck will dip its bed to load your quads, which are electric and charge in the back, naturally. And with bidirectional chargers, these vehicles can power your house for days when the power goes out. You don’t need to be a kombucha-chugging urban kale farmer to appreciate these benefits. You might hate the Prius, yet find some love for an electric Hummer. That’s a good thing. It means the EV field is growing. In 2019, only 11 percent of American buyers opted for a compact car — the segment favored by drivers seeking efficiency above all else. That means 89 percent of buyers have priorities that lie elsewhere, from cargo capacity, to towing, to comfort. Converting any of those buyers to an EV is a net positive, even if they’re choosing watt guzzlers over the Model 3. Consider the case of a would-be F-150 buyer. The most efficient version of it, with a 2.7L turbocharged V6, emits 402 grams of CO2 per mile, according to the EPA. Can the extremely inefficient Porsche Taycan really be better? The EPA doesn’t offer CO2 estimates for electric vehicles, because they vary based on how that power is generated. To estimate, I used the EPA’s 2018 national average of .94 pounds (429 grams) of CO2 for every killowatt-hour generated. Based on the Taycan’s 68 MPGe rating, it can travel about 2 miles for every killowatt-hour of electricity consumed. The math says it generates only 214 grams of CO2 to travel a mile, barely more than half what the F-150 emits. Even if we assume a worst-case scenario and charge our Taycan in the coal-heavy Midwest, where electricity comes at a cost of 1.66 pounds of CO2 per killowatt-hour, it still consumes 376 grams per mile. In the hydro-happy Northwest, it would consume just 144 grams per mile. Would it be better if everyone opted for a Model 3? Sure. But environmentalists shouldn’t let perfect be the enemy of good. Welcome to the EV party, Hummer fans. There’s a cold Bud in the frunk
[EVDL] (recall) 15k pre-2016/10 Tesla-X EVs> power-steering bolt-corrosion
https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-recalling-15000-model-xs-because-of-power-steering-issue-2020-2
Tesla is recalling 15,000 Model Xs because of a power-steering issue
2020-02-12 Mark Matousek
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]
- Tesla is recalling most of the Model X SUVs it built before October
2016.
- The recall was caused by a power-steering issue.
- The recall will affect 15,000 vehicles, Reuters reported.
Tesla is recalling most of the Model X SUVs it built before October 2016
because of an issue with their power steering, the electric-car maker said
on its website.
The recall will affect 15,000 vehicles, Reuters reported.
Tesla issued the recall after noticing "excessive corrosion" on bolts that
connect the Model X's power-steering component to its steering gear,
particularly in cold environments where a certain kind of road salt is used.
Tesla will fix the issue for free, the company said, though Model X owners
do not need to immediately bring in their vehicles for service. The issue
could result in a vehicle losing its power-steering-assist function, which
would make it more difficult to turn the steering wheel but not make it
unusable.
Tesla recalled its Model S sedan in 2018 for the same issue. The company's
website lists four other recalls.
The Model X is Tesla's most expensive vehicle, starting at $84,990. It is
known for its distinctive falcon-wing doors, which open vertically.
[© businessinsider.com]
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Tesla's Model 3 shows how our electric-car future is
shaping up
February 08 2020 This week's car transported me to a different motoring
realm. I don't think there is anything in production as close to what we
envisage the 'future' as the Tesla ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: Dacia budget EV> cheaper than Zoe, Renault City K-ZE based
https://europe.autonews.com/geneva-auto-show/dacia-will-debut-low-cost-electric-car
Dacia will debut low-cost electric car
February 19, 2020 Peter Sigal
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The Renault City K-ZE, on which the Dacia EV could be based, is sold in
China for the equivalent of 8,000 euros.
PARIS -- Renault's budget brand, Dacia, will preview its first full-electric
vehicle at the Geneva auto show on March 3.
The Dacia "urban city car" will be launched in 2021-22, Renault told
analysts on Feb. 14 when the automaker published its 2019 financial results.
Dacia and Renault executives did not provide further details ahead of the
show, but motoring press reports said it will be a version of the City K-ZE
electric car that is produced and sold in China by Renault and its Chinese
joint venture partners. The City K-ZE is sold in China for about 8,000
euros.
Dacia does not currently have any electrified vehicles in its low-cost
lineup, which is based on older technology from Renault Group. The brand is
included in Renault's emissions pool, but its vehicles have relatively high
CO2 emissions because the brand does not have hybrids or other expensive
electrified drivetrains.
A report from analyst Evercore ISI last year found that Dacia had the most
ground to make up among mass-market brands to lower its 2018 emissions to
2020 European Union target levels.
Dacia executives have said that any electric car in its lineup must be
affordable and priced significantly less than the Renault Zoe electric car,
which starts at about 24,000 euros in France. Former Renault CEO Thierry
Bollore said at the 2019 Frankfurt auto show that Renault was working on an
electric vehicle that would sell for 10,000 euros in Europe.
The K-ZE is a battery-powered version of the Renault Kwid microcar that is
sold in India and Brazil. The Kwid is built on the CMF-A platform that
Renault shares with alliance partner Nissan.
The Kwid was joined this year in India by the Triber, a larger version that
seats seven passengers. It is not clear whether the Kwid or Triber would
meet European safety or other homologation standards, but Renault has not
ruled out bringing the K-ZE to Europe.
A report from analyst firm Inovev says that the minicar segment in Europe
could switch to electric vehicles because minicars are mostly used in urban
areas so a short driving range would not be a disadvantage.
Volkswagen is expected to add an ID1 minicar to its coming family of
dedicated EVs, and PSA Group's next minicars from Peugeot and Citroen will
most likely have full-electric versions, Inovev said.
Renault said in a news release on Wednesday that it will debut a
battery-powered version of its Twingo minicar at the Geneva show, along with
the Dacia EV, a Renault electric concept car called the Morphoz illustrating
its vision of future mobility ...
[© autonews.com]
https://www.google.com/search?q=renault+morphoz
search on Renault Morphoz
https://www.google.com/search?q=Dacia+Morphoz
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Ford should ditch the hybrid idea, Focus RS should be
the ultimate hot hatch EV drift pig
February 12, 2020 ... solution.. go fully electric! The Focus RS perfectly
walks the line of fun and performance ... with electric drivetrains offering
supercar level of acceleration.
In a hot hatch, it’s all about bursting off the line in anger, rather than
hitting a massive top-speed ... Focus RS featured a drift mode ... very few
EVs that offer drift modes ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200227
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-EVAA-200-Cold-Weather-Smackdown-contest-2debunk-EV-myths-v-tp4696503.html
EVLN: EVAA' $200 Cold Weather Smackdown contest 2debunk EV myths (v)
How do electric vehicles handle Alberta’s freezing temperatures?
February 19, 2020 ... The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta's Cold
Weather Smackdown aims to dispel the myth that freezing temperatures create
problems for electric vehicles ... (video flash)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/albertaEV/permalink/2748158755260299/
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-2020-Tesla-Y-most-efficient-electric-crossover-r-315mi-tp4696504.html
EVLN: 2020 Tesla-Y> most efficient electric crossover r:315mi
Tesla Model Y gets official EPA range ratings, meeting the expectations
Feb 20th 2020 Forbes spotted the posting first, and they match the numbers
that were laid out ... showing that the Model Y received ...
https://s.aolcdn.com/os/ab/_cms/2020/02/20142010/Screen-Shot-2020-02-20-at-2.19.39-PM.png
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https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-51447655
Electric car drivers 'avoid' parts of Wales over lack of chargers
11 February 2020 Wales .uk only has four more rapid charging points in the
whole country than ... there were not enough rapid electric car charging
points, making it hard to travel from south to north Wales ...
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/56EB/production/_110815222_21f91401-0998-4588-bb64-fd9d6f8c7e26.png
https://electrek.co/2020/02/13/tesla-wins-contract-taiwan-military-contract-fleet-electric-vehicles/
Tesla wins Taiwan military contract for a fleet of 20 electric vehicles
Feb. 13th 2020 ... Taiwanese ROC military police bought a fleet of 20
Tesla-3 EVs ...
https://twitter.com/TeslaOwnersTwn/status/1227759248894939136
https://www.independent.ie/life/motoring/car-reviews/teslas-model-3-shows-how-our-electric-car-future-is-shaping-up-38933947.html
Tesla's Model 3 shows how our electric-car future is
shaping up
February 08 2020 This week's car transported me to a different motoring
realm. I don't think there is anything in production as close to what we
envisage the 'future' as the Tesla ...
https://www.independent.ie/life/motoring/car-reviews/c88b7/38933946.ece/AUTOCROP/w620h350/2020-02-08_lif_56689702_I1.JPG
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(recall) 15k pre-2016/10 Tesla-X EVs> power-steering bolt-corrosion
Tesla is recalling 15,000 Model Xs because of a power-steering issue
2020-02-12 Tesla is recalling most of the Model X SUVs it built before
October 2016, the electric-car maker website said ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: 2020 Tesla-Y> most efficient electric crossover r:315mi
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/02/20/tesla-model-y-range/
Tesla Model Y gets official EPA range ratings, meeting the expectations
Feb 20th 2020 Zac Palmer
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Tesla-Y
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It's the most efficient electric crossover
A 2020 Tesla Model Y Performance [
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/03/15/tesla-model-y-unveiled/
] will go 315 miles on a full charge, according to final numbers posted to
the EPA’s fuel economy site [
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs=42474
]. Forbes [
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2020/02/19/the-epa-has-issued-official-range-mpge-ratings-for-the-tesla-model-y/#124ee999779d
] spotted the posting first, and they match the numbers that were laid out
in Tesla’s Q4 2019 earnings report. Tesla initially promised a range of
approximately 280 miles when the Model Y was revealed, but “due to continued
engineering progress of the Model Y all-wheel drive,” the number was revised
to 315 miles.
The official MPGe rating was also revealed by this posting to the EPA’s
site, too, showing that the Model Y received a 121 MPGe combined rating.
That makes it the most efficient electric crossover or SUV out there, just
beating the Hyundai Kona Electric by a sliver (rated at 120 MPGe). For some
further perspective on that MPGe number, the Audi E-Tron is rated at a much
lower 74 MPGe combined, and a Jaguar I-Pace at 76 MPGe. Since the Kona’s
battery pack is much smaller than the Model Y’s, it can only go 258 miles on
a full charge, as opposed to the Tesla’s 315-mile rating.
We’ll also note that this rating is only for the dual-motor Performance trim
with all-wheel drive. Tesla estimates the Long Range version at the same 315
miles on its website, but there’s no separate rating on the EPA’s site yet.
Both the Model 3 Long Range and Model 3 Performance have the same 322-mile
EPA rating for range, so this isn’t an anomaly within Tesla. If you opt for
the Model Y Performance with the Performance Upgrade, you get a lowered
suspension, performance brakes, larger 21-inch wheels and a higher top speed
(155 mph instead of 145 mph). Larger wheels tend to sway EPA range ratings
by a significant amount — see the Leaf Plus — and the estimated range falls
down to 280 miles on Tesla’s site with this package selected.
Look out for Model Ys to start hitting the streets soon, as production is
supposed to begin next month.
[© autoblog.com]
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Tesla wins Taiwan military contract for a fleet of 20 electric vehicles
Feb. 13th 2020 ... Taiwanese ROC military police bought a fleet of 20
Tesla-3 EVs ...
https://twitter.com/TeslaOwnersTwn/status/1227759248894939136
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[EVDL] EVLN: EVAA' $200 Cold Weather Smackdown contest 2debunk EV myths (v)
https://globalnews.ca/news/6568787/electric-vehicles-alberta-cold-weather-temperature/
How do electric vehicles handle Alberta’s freezing temperatures?
February 19, 2020 Morgan Black
[video flash
WATCH: It's gotten cold again, meaning you might be letting your vehicle run
a bit longer in the morning. But what if you go electric? Andrew Bell and
William York are directors with the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta.
They join Kent Morrison to debunk some myths and misconceptions about
electric vehicles and cold.
]
Alberta is in the midst of another cold snap and that’s prompted a challenge
to electric vehicle (EV) owners.
The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta’s Cold Weather Smackdown [
https://www.facebook.com/groups/albertaEV/permalink/2748158755260299/
] aims to dispel the myth that freezing temperatures create problems for
electric vehicles ...
“We see a lot of folks saying: ‘Electric vehicles don’t work in the winter.
There are all these stranded drivers.’ That’s simply not true,” said EVAA
co-director William York. “We were so tired of that notion, so we created
our contest.” ...
The video contest will award $200 to “the member that creates the most
compelling video that EVs do, in fact, work in frigid cold temperatures.”
“It’s not even cold enough to begin the contest yet!” laughed York.
“February might not get cold enough. -20 is child’s play for an EV.”
Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta’s co-directors York and Andrew Bell
busted a few more myths for Global News.
Myth: An electric vehicle won’t start in freezing temperatures
When it gets cold, engine oil becomes thicker and won’t flow around the
engine as well. It can be tough to pump through the engine block and place
stress on the battery. An EV is powered entirely by electricity, meaning it
does not use gasoline.
“Many people confuse an EV battery with an iPhone battery,” said York. “If I
have my phone sitting in the snow for 30 minutes, it’s going to die. It’s
not the same as an electric vehicle battery.”
That’s because the vehicle has an active thermal management system. The
battery sits in a glycol bath, which is connected to a heat pump which
circulates the glycol and keeps it warm using some of the batteries own
energy to do so.
Myth: EVs take a long time to heat up in the winter
According to the EVAA, most electric vehicles use resistance heating, which
generates heat almost instantly.
“I can preheat my car even before I get to it, even when it’s -40,” said
EVAA co-director Andrew Bell. “You do lose range, because it’s a cold day,
but not that much.”
Story continues below advertisement
Myth: An electric vehicle only fits with some lifestyles
Even if you live in rural Alberta, an EV can suit your travel needs.
“Most electric vehicle owners have a charging station in their garage. You
wake up every morning with a full charge,” York said.
Current EVs come with a typical range of 300-500 kilometres per full charge.
READ MORE: Initiative aims to spark electric vehicle tourism across Alberta
[
https://globalnews.ca/news/6379138/peaks-prairies-electrify-tourism-alberta/
]
Currently, there are more than 70 charging stations in Edmonton but Bell
said most of the charging is done at home.
Myth: Maintenance could be complex
Maintenance varies between manufacturers but there is one consistent trait
of an EV.
“There’s very few moving parts, very few modes of failure,” York explained.
“There are 34 moving parts on the average EV, compared to a 150 on the
average gas vehicle.”
[© globalnews.ca]
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Electric car drivers 'avoid' parts of Wales over lack of chargers
11 February 2020 Wales .uk only has four more rapid charging points in the
whole country than ... there were not enough rapid electric car charging
points, making it hard to travel from south to north Wales ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: CBSMiami's EV-driver-Sutta professing exhilarating EV-love (v)
https://miami.cbslocal.com/2020/02/18/no-longer-a-gimmick-car-manufacturers-seriously-looking-at-electric-vehicles-as-future-of-industry/ No Longer A Gimmick, Car Manufacturers Seriously Looking At Electric Vehicles As Future Of Industry February 18, 2020 David Sutta [video flash] MIAMI (CBSMiami) – If you watched the Super Bowl commercials you may have noticed a theme among almost every car commercial. They were advertising brand new electric cars. If you do not know much about electric cars or think it’s a gimmick, you may want to take another look as big changes are on the horizon. Before we dive in I must make a disclosure, I own an electric car. Last year, I traded in a big SUV for an electric sedan. On the outside, I traded down to a smaller car, but the experience has not been underwhelming, to say the least. Nonetheless, I have experienced what many electric car owners have been professing, owning one is a lot of fun, but do not just take my word for it. You can ask just about any electric car owner about their car and they’ll gladly tell you all about it. “It’s exhilarating to drive. That instant torque that you get.” Renzo Torrenga told us about his Tesla. A few cars over, Mike Gibaldi shows off his Nissan Leaf. “10,000 miles on it. The only thing I have had to do is rotate my tires, so far,” he brags. Another electric car owner takes it a step further. “The best car I have ever owned,” Jose Negron told us. The first thing you notice when talking to an electric car owner? They love their cars and they love to talk about them. Torrenga even shared with us the day he decided he was going to buy one. “I remember sitting in the car, grabbing the steering wheel and thinking to myself this is my new dream car.” The dream car, once a Ferrari now replaced by a Tesla Model S. He told us he saved up and bought a used one last year. For owners like Torrenga, the electric car seems to have taken over. It is a sort of cult following, but before you write them off as ‘crazy,’ you may just want to take a closer look at what’s under the hood. Torrenga shows us around his car, as he pops the hood with an app and where the engine would normally be is a big wide open space. “It’s got no front-engine so it’s got a lot of storage space in the front itself,” he explains. It’s called a frunk because it’s a trunk in the front. In the back, he has a normal trunk or extra seats for the kids. “The batteries are basically on the floor. The entire floor pan is where the batteries are,” he tells us. Torrenga’s car will drive about 250 miles on a charge. The latest cars being released now can do 300. Versions coming later this year are rumored to be pushing 400 miles. Torrenga explains the number one concern among electric car critics: Range. “You have to think about your car kind of like your cell phone. You come in at night and you plug it in and in the morning you wake up. You haven’t spent any additional time, but you wake up and you have a full battery in your cell phone and you just go about your day. And that’s the same thing with the electric car. I have a charger at home and I just plug it in when I get home. I wake up with plenty to get around,” he says. He hasn’t been to a gas station in a year or a repair shop for that matter. Gibaldi, the owner of Nissan Leaf, admits his car is less tech-savvy than the Tesla, but it is also more affordable and gives him the same benefits of hassle-free ownership. “An electric motor has like 20 moving parts, as opposed to a gas motor that has like 2,000 moving parts. So a lot more can go wrong.” “No oil changes. Just window washing fluid, wipers, and rotating your tires every now and then. I love it. Love it,” Gibaldi says with a smile. Electric cars seem to be the trend these days. Tesla started it about eight years ago. Now Ford, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, Volvo… basically all the major car companies are revealing their own version. Kyle Connor is the star of a popular electric car Youtube Channel called “Out of Spec.” He’s taking electric cars to the track, off-roading, and across the country. Electric car fans have flocked to his videos for insight on the industry and car capabilities. He explained why the electric car phenomenon appears to be taking off right now. He says it started with Tesla. At first, car companies didn’t take them seriously, but then the cars started selling. “Right around the time of 2015 companies starting saying ‘whoa this is actually a thing. People are buying these cars instead of buying our internal combustion cars.” He says people are switching to electric cars for style, convenience, or simply to save money. “We’ve seen the early adopter phase and we are branching past that. So, we are starting to see normal people adopt electric vehicles,” Connor said. How much can you save? The numbers vary greatly depending on your car and how you drive. But generally speaking, a gas-powered car will cost about 10
[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200226
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Dacia-budget-EV-cheaper-than-Zoe-Renault-City-K-ZE-based-tp4696500.html
EVLN: Dacia budget EV> cheaper than Zoe, Renault City K-ZE based
Dacia will debut low-cost electric car
February 19, 2020 PARIS -- Renault's budget brand, Dacia, will preview its
first full-electric vehicle at the Geneva auto show on March 3. The Dacia
"urban city car" will be launched ...
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EVLN: CBSMiami's EV-driver-Sutta professing exhilarating EV-love (v)
No Longer A Gimmick, Car Manufacturers Seriously Looking At Electric
Vehicles As Future Of Industry
February 18, 2020 ... I own an electric car ... have experienced what many
electric car owners have been professing ... It’s called a frunk because
it’s a trunk in the front. In the back, he has a normal trunk or extra seats
for the kids ...
video flash
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https://techau.com.au/ford-should-ditch-the-hybrid-idea-focus-rs-should-be-the-ultimate-hot-hatch-drift-pig/
Ford should ditch the hybrid idea, Focus RS should be
the ultimate hot hatch EV drift pig
February 12, 2020 ... solution.. go fully electric! The Focus RS perfectly
walks the line of fun and performance ... with electric drivetrains offering
supercar level of acceleration.
In a hot hatch, it’s all about bursting off the line in anger, rather than
hitting a massive top-speed ... Focus RS featured a drift mode ... very few
EVs that offer drift modes ...
https://i1.wp.com/techau.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/FocusRS_OptionsPack_04.jpg
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/02/21/breaking-news/electric-vehicles-top-11k-in-hawaii/
Electric vehicles top 11K in Hawaii
2020-02-22 The state this month reported there were more than 11,000
registered passenger electric vehicles at the start of the year, meaning
Hawaii surpassed its milestone by more than a thousand ... Electric cars
parked at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport ...
https://www.staradvertiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/web1_CTY-AIRPORT-PARKING--82.jpg
https://insideevs.com/features/397201/magnetic-fields-evs-health-risks/
Fear Not: Magnetic Fields In EVs Unlikely To Pose Health
Risk
Feb 06, 2020 ... “There is absolutely no cause for concern. The difference
between this research and similar earlier work is that we have taken into
account what contributes to the magnetic fields. The rotation of the wheels
themselves generates considerable magnetic fields, irrespective of vehicle
type.” ...
...
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http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Public-EVSE-soft-cost-are-the-killer-slowing-infrastructure-tp4696408.html
Public EVSE soft-cost$ are the killer> slowing infrastructure
New study: High ‘soft costs’ are slowing down EV-charging infrastructure,
even for Tesla
Jan. 10th 2020 Public EV charging infrastructure is growing fast, but a
lack of charging is still blamed as an obstacle to electric-car adoption.
... Similarly, the final price is affected by connectivity, the number and
length of charging cables, and weatherization ...
https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/rmi-charger-cost-1.jpg
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[EVDL] Lawrence' Leaf: lithium 12v battery ...
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Lawrence sez'
https://www.amazon.com/FirePower-Featherweight-Lithium-Battery-HJTZ5S-FP-IL/dp/B00DX894B2
might be a replacement 12V battery
]
Lee is right, the Featherweight is to low an Ah battery= do not buy.
*Please read the entire Leaf forum thread (all pages, begning to end):
https://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?t=24646
It mentions a replacement was an optima agm battery
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/optima-yellow-top-deep-cycle-battery-group-size-51r-450-cca-d51r/16940001-p
12V * 66minutes= 13+Ah
Thus, I would target 12V 15Ah (or higher) battery to be safe:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=12v+15ah+lithium+battery
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/autocraft-silver-battery-group-size-51r-410-cca-51r-1/2040107-P
auto parts store sez original battery is a group 51r
(the r suffix means the terminals are reversed, see videos
below for cable orientation)
Specifications
BCI Group Size: 51R
Cold Cranking Amperage: 410 A
Cranking Amperage: 544 A
Height: 8.75 in
Length: 9.375 in (note dimensions)
Width: 5.062 in
Negative Terminal Location: Top Left
Positive Terminal Location: Top Right
Reserve Capacity: 70 min
Terminal Type: Top Mount
Voltage:12.0 VDC
Weight: 26.81 lb
A 12v 15ah battery that is an easy drop-in fit & has the
correct lugs to connect the cables, should work:
https://www.google.com/search?q=12v+battery+15ah
*Please view both videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS3ssRpJYdg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wcz5oXY1tY
The 1st video shows connecting a 12V source to the
cables before disconnecting the cables. That will save a
lot of grief by not losing interal settings (don't cause
more problems for yourself).
The 2nd video shows removal of the hold down bracket 1st
before removing the cables, is wiser.
Also, clean the outside of the cables, the battery tray &
bracket with a blue (windex-type) glass cleaner & paper
towels. That not only cleans, it is also slightly alkaline
so as to neutralize any PbSO4 acid spray. Then use
rubbling alcohol & paper towels to clean the inside of
the cable's terminals and the battery's lugs for a good
metal to metal contact.
After 2 weeks of use, retighten the 12V battery connectors.
If you decide to replace with a lead-acid PbSO4 battery,
apply anti-acid corrosion grease
https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery-terminal-grease/american-grease-stick-battery-terminal-grease/249149_0
to the metal surfaces of the mounted cable connectors
(do not use the spray-on junk, it does not last, thus is
a waste of time & $)
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[EVDL] Gates' Taycan purchase> Musk’s ire trash-tweets underwhelming-Bill
https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/18/21142642/bill-gates-elon-musk-electric-vehicles-taycan-tesla-tweets
Bill Gates bought a Porsche, and then Elon Musk talked trash about him
Feb 18, 2020 Elizabeth Lopatto
[video
https://youtu.be/FV2tMP37ygs
Talking Tech and 2020 with Bill Gates!
share
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1229568241552502784
Tesletter @tesletter · Feb 17, 2020
Replying to @tesletter @elonmusk
I'm disappointed because a lot of people are going to watch the
interview and they are going to trust Bill's word for it and not even
consider EVs. Why? Because Bill Gates is a really smart guy!
Elon Musk @elonmusk
My conversations with Gates have been underwhelming tbh
8,130
6:48 PM - Feb 17, 2020
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Apparently, the Porsche Taycan prompted Musk’s ire
Bill Gates bought an electric car. But while he’s given Tesla credit for
pushing other carmakers to go electric, it does seem notable that he didn’t
buy from the company that pushed the innovation. He bought a Porsche Taycan.
Someone alerted Elon Musk to this development, of course. And that got us a
bitchy tweet from Musk: “My conversations with Gates have been underwhelming
tbh.” It’s true that Musk likes beef; after all, he’s made cracks about
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. (Actually, it seems like
Musk and Bezos have a lively rivalry going.)
But the Gates fight strikes me as different — precisely because Musk’s
dismissal of him is so broad. Both Musk and Gates are admirers of Nick
Bostrom, the Swedish philosopher who has warned in his 2014 book
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies that machine intelligence
could surpass human intelligence. Both men have appeared on The Big Bang
Theory. Perhaps significantly, though, Musk is frequently compared not to
Gates, but to Apple’s late CEO, Steve Jobs.
The Taycan is also something of a sore spot for Musk, even though it has a
smaller range than Tesla’s comparable vehicles. But the Taycan Turbo set the
“four door electric sports car” lap record at Germany’s Nürburgring. (Though
Musk has suggested on Twitter that the use of “Turbo” by Porsche is a
misnomer.) And, apparently in response, Musk announced Tesla would run a
Model S around the track. In November, Musk also picked a fight with Top
Gear, a TV show that depicted a Taycan beating a Model S in a race.
[© theverge.com]
https://www.fudzilla.com/news/automotive/50319-gates-say-electric-cars-face-major-obstacle
Gates says electric cars face major obstacle
18 February 2020 ... says that many car manufacturers are moving
"super-fast" to do electric cars. "I just got a Porsche Taycan, which is an
electric car – and I have to say, well it's a premium price car, but it's
very, very cool. That's my first electric car, and I'm enjoying it a lot."
... (tycan turbo s EV)
https://www.fudzilla.com/media/k2/items/cache/b339300e7445ca66a22ec7a5c1022163_L.jpg
https://newslanded.com/2020/02/20/bill-gates-mkbhd/
Bill Gates shared his Porsche Taycan experience
2020/02/20 Bill Gates also shared his experience with electric cars and
pointed some of the flaws present in EVs today. The Microsoft co-founder
Bill Gates has recently ...
https://newslanded.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bill-gates-explains-the-main-problem-with-electric-cars-after-buying-one.jpg
+ ($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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[EVDL] (+more) Lawrence' Leaf: lithium 12v aux battery ...
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Other thoughts:
Why is Lawrence replacing his 12V aux battery?
If I remember correctly, he traded in his old gen Leaf
for a newer (2017?) 30kWh Leaf. That would only make his
12V aux batt 3 years old, which should last from 4 to 6
years.
If Lawrence is having 12V battery issues, it may not be
the battery (perhaps the dc-to-dc charging circuit, etc.).
If so, no matter what 12V battery (chemistry), he'll still
have problems.
?So, why do you want to replace your 12V battery, Lawrence?
(I ask evdl members with more li-ion purchasng experience to weigh in here)
Paul had a point: only some li-ion batteries I found have
internal circuitry to handle the voltage & charging
differences between li-ion & PbSO4.
Adapting the battery cable connectons makes me think
targeting motorcycle battery markets is more appropriate.
In researching this, I got less web hits with 15Ah, and more
with on 14Ah 12V searches.
Also, a curious use of lead-acid equivilent Ah ratings (?)
See label on
https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-xnv61jmj9h/images/stencil/1280x1280/attribute_rule_images/18723_source_1581637298.jpg
Does this mean because li-ion as less internal resistance, the
Ah capacity rating for li-ion can be rated differently, but
equal to a lead-acid battery with a higher rating?
(this can cause confusion ...
i.e.: is that featherweight 1Ah battery is equal to a 4Ah
lead-acid?).
Here are soe of the searches and links I found that might help
Lawrence in his quest:
https://www.google.com/search?q=12v+15ah+lithium+motorcycle+battery+-acid+-agm
Shorai battery was mentioned on
https://www.speakev.com/threads/anyone-changed-the-standard-12v-battery-to-lithium.6620/
?Who are they?
https://shoraipower.com/about-us
Founded in 2010 in Sunnyvale (in silicn-valley), Calif., Shorai
Inc. has quickly become the world’s principal producer of prismatic
cell, lithium iron phosphate power sports batteries. Shorai is
leading the market’s conversion from traditional lead-acid batteries
to lighter, more efficient and higher performance lithium starter
batteries ...
(so they are not cheap-china batts)
Shorai LFX14A2-BS12 Inc Lithium Batt 14ah 12v
seems like a good fit ... sources:
https://www.amazon.com/Shorai-LFX14A2-BS12-Lithium-Batt-14ah/dp/B007GR5DNE
$132+free shipping
A 12V 14Ah li-ion motorcycle battery with easier terminals to
adapt to.
https://motomummy.com/products/shorai-lfx-lithium-batteries.html?sku=423805=EAIaIQobChMI9rTCgb_r5wIVD77ACh3F1wP7EAQYAyABEgJBEfD_BwE
$125+shipping
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sbt-lfx14a2-bs12
$139+shipping
https://shoraipower.com/lfx14a2-bs12-p66
$160+shipping
I hope this helps :-)
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[EVDL] 2020 San_Antonio-TX Earth Day @Woodlawn Lake Park 4/18 10a
I've been in contact with Lyle Hufstetler of aacog.com
Alamo Area Clean Cities Coalition to gather more detail
of this 2020 year's Earth Day EVent, displaying plugins,
talking to the public, giving rides, etc.
Last year's 2019 EVent was quite good. Though they were
only alloted room for 3 plugins (a 1st gen Leaf, Tesla-3,
EVs and a Volt pih), the foot traffic was excellent (we
helped a lot of people know EVs that day). I was quite
pleased that Texans were hungry for EV knowledge.
So much so that EVent begain @10am. The Texas sky was
blue with large fluffy white clouds billowing across.
As time passed, people were hugging their free native
tree another booth had given them, while we talked EVs
with them.
Then those clouds got dark, then a 3 inch down pour
sheeting the roadways, then ice-cube size hail came
down, then after 20 minutes of all of that, the sun
came out and dried all the soaked Texans still enjoying
hugging their free trees, and still talking EVs with us
(Texans are a tough breed).
I thought that day was a blast, and a great introduction
to Central South Texas life :-)
I've asked Lyle to create a listing on
https://driveelectricearthday.org/
and upload the EVent map he shared with me (it shows
where the EVs will display, give rides, etc.)
Lyle's email stated some EVent detail:
-
The “selfie trail” will guide visitors from the large vendor
area to the demo area. The EV demo will be in a
barricaded area along S Josephine Tobin Dr. City staff
will have people at each barricade who will be available
to move it for EVs to go in and out for ride-alongs. I’m
recommending exiting and entering from the northern
most barricade at S Josephine Tobin and Woodlawn Ave
to avoid the bulk of the pedestrian activity to the south.
The event is Saturday, April 18 from 10am-2pm, but I’m
recommending arriving at 9:30. If you have any questions
or concerns, let me know and I can forward them to the
event organizers ...
-
I hope to come about 9am to hunt for a parking space. I
recommend anyone telling others of the EVent, to come early
as you aren't parking in the park, but outside of it
(neighborhood streets & then you walk in), which fill up
quickly.
I hope to add another post to this thread later with an
update giving out the url of that EVent (showing details
& that map). Until then here is a google map of that
portion of the park the EVent will be held:
https://goo.gl/maps/FNzrkK9rUv3MGmmq5
To get a taste of the public enjoying previous Earth Days
at that park, see the images on:
https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Programs-Classes-Fun/Programs-Classes/Details/ArtMID/14835/ArticleID/17926/Earth-Day-50-Years
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[EVDL] Lawrence' 2013 Leaf 12v aux battery replacement
[ref http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Why-not-a-lithium-12v-battery-for-my-Leaf-or-other-EV-tp4696525.html Lawrence sez' https://www.amazon.com/FirePower-Featherweight-Lithium-Battery-HJTZ5S-FP-IL/dp/B00DX894B2 might be a replacement 12V battery http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Re-more-Lawrence-Leaf-lithium-12v-aux-battery-tp4696543.html ] More thoughts: % Lawrence might be satisfied with this thread at this point, but this is an EV question that will come up again and again. Explore links I found on 51r batteries that fit in a 2013 Leaf, below % https://mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?t=27429 Purchasing a 12V battery? Advice... https://goo.gl/maps/JMx8tKRAmEu8NcD38 map auto battery sources near Lawrence in SF-CA https://www.pepboys.com/champion-auto-battery-group-size-51r/product/1767337 $98+ champion 51r wet @pepboys Height (in.)8.75 Cranking Amps @ 32F 625 Terminal Type A Width (in.) 5.06 Reserve Capacity (minutes) 85 Length (in.)9.38 Group Size 51R Voltage 12 BCI # 51R Weight (lbs)28 Height (mm) 222 Length (mm) 238 Right Or Left Hand Positive Left Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) @ 0F 500 Width (mm) 128 Wet or Dry Wet https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/nissandatsun/leaf 1575 S VAN NESS AVE - SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110 https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/duralast-battery-51r-dl-group-size-51r-425-cca/115786_175927_25698 $140+ duralast-battery-51r-dl wet @autozone Part Number:51R-DL Weight: 26.81lbs Warranty: 2 YEAR Notes: Alternate Fit *** 425 Cold cranking amps (530 cranking amps) ***. 75 reserve minutes. Warranty consists of 2 years free replacement. AGM RECOMMENDED: this vehicle is identified as having high electrical loads by a leading researcher. % Even autozone sez (above) a higher Ah agm is a better fit than a cheapo/short-lived wet-cell 51r % https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/optima-battery-d51r-group-size-51-450-cca/467602_0_0 $238+ optima agm @autozone Part Number:D51R Weight: 26.01lbs Warranty: 3 YEAR Notes: Alternate Fit *** 450 Cold cranking amps (575 cranking amps) ***. 66 reserve minutes. Warranty consist of 3 years free replacement. Yellow Top (Deep Cycle). AGM RECOMMENDED: this vehicle is identified as having high electrical loads by a leading researcher. https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/battery-accessories-16452/battery---automotive-16864/battery---best-fit-16245/ec27e4e51018?sort=price+asc 4540 South Mission St San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 586-8262 https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/battery-accessories-16452/battery---automotive-16864/31624da3221a/2013/nissan/leaf https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/premium-4997/battery-accessories-16452/battery---automotive-16864/battery---best-fit-16245/aa237490c00e/super-start-premium-group-size-51r-battery/51rprmj/4742511/2013/nissan/leaf $140+ 51r wet @oreillyauto Warranty: 2 Year LIMITED WARRANTY https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/platinum-5003/battery-accessories-16452/battery---automotive-16864/battery---best-fit-16245/ec27e4e51018/super-start-platinum-group-size-51r-top-post-battery/51rplt/5880657/2013/nissan/leaf $200+ 51r agm @oreillyauto Store Pickup CarQuest - 3594 510-783-4544 24005 Clawiter Road Hayward, CA - 94545 https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/autocraft-silver-battery-group-size-51r-410-cca-51r-1/2040107-P?navigationPath=L1*14920%7CL2*15000%7CL3*15597%7CL4*13646 $140+ autocraft wet 51R https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/autocraft-platinum-agm-battery-group-size-51r-435-cca-51r-agm/11920918-P?navigationPath=L1*14920%7CL2*15000%7CL3*15597%7CL4*13646 $200+ autocraft agm Amp Hour: 41.0 AH https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/optima-yellow-top-deep-cycle-battery-group-size-51r-450-cca-d51r/16940001-P?navigationPath=L1*14920%7CL2*15000%7CL3*15597%7CL4*13646 $240+ optima-yellow-top-deep-cycle 51R Jim Ramos @Amercan Battery (510) 259-1150 3496 Arden Rd, Hayward, CA 94545 (call for a 12V deep cycle w/ 51r dimensions & posts) % imo, there is no off-the-shelf, cost effective li-ion battery that will fit, have a high enough Ah capacity, and is affordable. Nissan engineers knew this, so they designed using a cheap PbSO4 starter battery that will eventually fail, making profit$ for stealerships. Reading through the leaf forum threads on this topic, there are choices: -go cheap with another wet cell battery, that will fail and need replacing in a few years, with plenty of acid spray corroding near the battery. Advantages: cheap & easy 51r drop in replacement, +auto-tech will accept this type of 12V aux battery. -pay more for a higher-Ah sealed agm, that will last longer before needing replacement. Advantages: not-as-cheap 51r drop in replacement, with a longer life, +auto-tech will accept this type of 12V aux battery. -pay
[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200302
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-45k-Mach-E-EV-Techs-train-using-virtual-reality-program-tp4696554.html
EVLN: $45k Mach-E EV Techs train using virtual-reality-program
Ford Technicians Will Learn to Fix Mustang Mach-E With a VR Game
Feb 14, 2020 ... Ford's technicians are being trained via virtual reality
... When the electric Mustang Mach-E reaches Ford repair shops ... the
technicians to VR learn at the local Ford dealerships ... on sale late this
year ...
https://media.zenfs.com/en/popular_mechanics_642/612d7305e5dbe139bca16c4c607a76aa
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Taycan-EV-c-270kW-faster-than-a-250kW-V3-charging-Tesla-S-tp4696555.html
EVLN: Taycan EV c:270kW> faster than a 250kW-V3 charging Tesla-S
Porsche Taycan Can Charge Far More Quickly Than Tesla Model S
February 13, 2020 ... We tried both a V3 Supercharger and Electrify
America's latest fast charger, and there was a clear winner ...
https://media.zenfs.com/en/car_and_driver_581/b422a32cb351eccf802616d294a07eb3
+
https://electrek.co/2020/02/22/porsches-new-ultra-powerful-ev-charging-park-in-leipzig-opens-to-the-public/
Porsche’s new ultra-powerful EV-charging park in Leipzig opens to the public
Feb. 22nd 2020 Porsche this week opened a showcase of the EV-charging
future at its plant in Leipzig, Germany. The facility has 12 350-kW DC
fast-chargers and 4 22-kW AC chargers ... VW's Electrify America ... network
has about 300 locations in the US that are capable of delivering 350
kilowatts ...
https://i2.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/high_porsche_turbo_charging_rapid_charging_park_leipzig_2020_porsche_ag-1.jpg
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-wants-manufacture-model-3-111008037.html
Tesla Wants To Manufacture Model 3 With A Longer Range in China
February 13, 2020 has sought regulatory approval in China to manufacture a
heavier Model 3 with a longer range. ... Tesla, which started delivering
cars in China in December 2019, wants to manufacture a heavier Model 3,
according to Reuters. ... The electric car maker restarted production at ...
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https://insideevs.com/news/399333/bmw-ev-sound-design-zimmer/
BMW Is Designing The Sound Of Its EVs With Composer Hans Zimmer
Electric vehicles in Europe are now required to emit an artificial sound
whose purpose is to alert pedestrians and other road users of their
presence. In order to ...
https://youtu.be/f-CsmfN3fXw
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Nissan-Leaf-lullaby-puts-ice-on-your-baby-s-brain-tp4696524.html
Nissan Leaf-lullaby puts ice on your baby's brain
Nissan Creates 'Lullaby' To Help Kids Nap In Electric Cars
Feb 12, 2020 Nissan has created an in-car “lullaby” designed to help
electric cars mimic the sleep-inducing effects ice can have on young
children ...
https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/9MV2G/s3/nissan-leaf-dream-drive-rocks-your-baby-to-sleep.jpg
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[EVDL] EVLN: $45k Mach-E EV Techs train using virtual-reality-program
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ford-technicians-learn-fix-mustang-212400411.html
Ford Technicians Will Learn to Fix Mustang Mach-E With a VR Game
February 14, 2020 Colin Beresford [Popular Mechanics]
[images
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vr / Bosch
https://media.zenfs.com/en/popular_mechanics_642/af4ed32a6084e55bc814acacc7283538
Mach-E / Michael Simari - Car and Driver
]
From Popular Mechanics
- Ford, in collaboration with Bosch, is using virtual reality to train
technicians how to fix the forthcoming Mustang Mach-E electric crossover.
- The VR program allows technicians to learn how to fix the car without
having the vehicle physically present.
- The Mach-E will reach dealers late this year.
What sits underneath the hood of a Ford Mustang Mach-E may be a surprise to
anyone used to traditional internal-combustion-powered, front-engine cars.
Ford, for one, wants you to believe it’s a good place to serve shrimp [
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVs-have-more-space-2work-w-Ford-frunk-tailgate-party-trick-tp4696399.html
] from (we can’t help but disagree). The forthcoming electric vehicle—just
like other EVs—has nothing to show off when the hood is propped up; so you
might imagine that there are a few new things for the technicians to learn
at the local Ford dealership.
Almost everything is new on this brand-new nameplate, so to learn how to fix
it, Ford’s technicians are being trained via virtual reality. Ford, in
collaboration with Bosch, has developed a VR program whereby technicians
will learn how to diagnose and service the Mach-E so that when the vehicle
starts rolling into their shops, they know what to do. Bosch is also
developing an extension of the training program in which the technicians
will use the VR system to interact with the car and examine different parts
of it.
"Technicians will be immersed in a simulated and gamified world, meaning
they won't need to rely on actual Mustang Mach-E vehicles to learn about its
components, including the electric SUV's new high-voltage system," Dave
Johnson, director of Ford service engineering operations, said in a press
release [
https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2020/02/14/ford-bosch-virtual-reality-technician-training-mustang-mach-e.html
].
The all-new Ford Mach-E starts at $44,995 and will go on sale late this
year.
[© yahoo.com]
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https://electrek.co/2020/02/22/porsches-new-ultra-powerful-ev-charging-park-in-leipzig-opens-to-the-public/
Porsche’s new ultra-powerful EV-charging park in Leipzig opens to the public
Feb. 22nd 2020 Porsche this week opened a showcase of the EV-charging
future at its plant in Leipzig, Germany. The facility has 12 350-kW DC
fast-chargers and 4 22-kW AC chargers ... VW's Electrify America ... network
has about 300 locations in the US that are capable of delivering 350
kilowatts ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: Taycan EV c:270kW> faster than a 250kW-V3 charging Tesla-S
(check their work: how many miles gained to 80%SOC?, time/mi?) https://autos.yahoo.com/porsche-taycan-charge-far-more-173000984.html Porsche Taycan Can Charge Far More Quickly Than Tesla Model S February 13, 2020 Dave VanderWerp Car and Driver [images https://media.zenfs.com/en/car_and_driver_581/b422a32cb351eccf802616d294a07eb3 / Marc Urbano - Car and Driver https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/l8zsTA2d4zZ8Q546mWym3A--~A/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9ODAw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/car_and_driver_581/2b8ab60c84468201b5cfa1b72f56f4b1 https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/k707COVTHvzW1nWfvzxm6g--~A/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9ODAw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/car_and_driver_581/4a94ad7e1c755884d60986d7905e5671 chart ] From Car and Driver - Porsche claims its new Taycan EV can charge at a rate of 270 kW, a new record, which requires plugging in at one of Electrify America's latest 350-kW units. - Tesla is also rolling out higher-output 250-kW V3 Superchargers. - We tried each car's fastest fast charger to compare the charge rates between a Tesla Model S and a Porsche Taycan. When it comes to acceleration, electric cars are already as swift as just about anything else out there. The next frontier is how rapidly they can be recharged, a key enabler to making road trips more palatable, and an area that Tesla has dominated to date with its nationwide (and worldwide) Supercharger network. But Porsche claims a new record maximum charging rate on its new Taycan, a whopping 270 kW when using Electrify America's latest DC fast chargers, which are capable of pumping electricity at up to 350 kW. That's more than double the mainstream 150-kW Tesla Superchargers, although V3 units are rolling out, which raise the peak to 250 kW (the maximum the Model S can accept, however, is 200 kW). Even so, there's still a long way to go, as pumping 15 gallons of gas in five minutes equates to a fill rate of just over 6000 kW. Peak charging rates are not terribly informative, though, as they tend to happen for a very short period of time, and only if the battery is nearly empty when starting the charge. So, as part of our comprehensive comparison test between the Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Tesla Model S, we visited each model's quickest charger, which is easier said than done, as both are extremely rare today. Even in the greater Los Angeles area, where we conducted our test, which has more EV density than most American cities, there are only one of each: an Electrify America unit in Burbank, and a V3 Supercharger at Space X's Hawthorne, headquarters. This wasn't exactly a laboratory-grade scientific test, as the Taycan's battery was just above 40 percent and the Model S's was at 30 percent at the start of charging. That means neither were depleted enough to achieve the headline peak-charging numbers. Both topped out right at 150 kW. However, the Taycan set itself apart by keeping its charging rate much higher later into the charge, which is shown by our accompanying chart. The Porsche didn't dip below 50 kW until the battery was 94-percent charged, while the Tesla dropped below that rate at 80-percent capacity. In total, the Taycan took 42 minutes to dispense 53.2 kWh of energy, while we waited 104 minutes to pump 70.6 kWh in the Model S. That's an average charge rate of 76 kW for the Porsche and 41 kW for the Tesla. Granted, both figures are slowed by our wanting to track the rate of charge all the way to 100 percent, and that last few percent takes a long time (for example, going from 95 to 100 percent charge in the Model S added 40 minutes). We suspect the Taycan's primary reason for being able to charge so much more quickly is its 800-volt electrical architecture, which is twice the EV norm. The 350-kW Electrify America stations also operate at 800 volts, and the fact that the voltage is twice as high means that half the current is required to achieve a given rate of charge. We're interested to see if the Porsche's advantage erodes if instead using lesser, and far more common, 400-volt charging equipment, an experiment we plan to undertake at a later date. A further bonus to anyone who's experienced a crowded Supercharger lot: there wasn't another car charging at any of the row of 15 plugs the entire time we were there. However, you'll pay for it, as the Electrify America chargers are far more expensive to use. The cost is based on the maximum charge rate the car can accept, not what's actually achieved. So, the Taycan pays the highest rate—a dollar a minute—no matter how much energy is flowing. Our charging session cost $43, which is more than five times the going rate in California for the amount of energy we consumed, and more than double what Supercharging costs. [© yahoo.com] ... https://www.google.com/search?q=faster+than+a+speeding+bullet ... faster than a speeding bullet ... + https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-wants-manufacture-model-3-111008037.html Tesla Wants To Manufacture Model 3 With A
[EVDL] Stickers are-kryptonite-to/mess-with Tesla’s Autopilot (v)
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/tesla-tricked-into-speeding-electrical-tape/
Electrical tape on speed limit signs tricks Tesla vehicles into violations
February 23, 2020 Aaron Mamiit
[video flash]
McAfee security researchers were able to trick Tesla vehicles into breaking
the law by placing electrical tape on speed limit signs, in a demonstration
of another vulnerability for self-driving cars.
In findings disclosed by McAfee through its official blog, the security
company revealed that it fooled 2016 models of Tesla’s Model X and Model S,
which used camera systems by Intel’s Mobileye, into breaking speed limits
with the strategic placement of electrical tape.
Researchers applied a single piece of black electrical tape to extend the
middle line in the “3” of a 35-miles-per-hour speed limit sign. This tricked
the MobilEye camera into reading the sign as 85 miles per hour, forcing the
Tesla vehicle’s cruise control system to accelerate the car beyond the true
speed limit.
Intel disputes that the trick was an adversarial attack, as the tape may
also have fooled some human drivers into thinking that the tampered sign
said 85 miles per hour.
Tesla, however, stopped using Mobileye’s camera systems in 2016, which means
that the newer Tesla vehicles are not affected by the electric tape trick.
In addition, other vehicles using newer versions of Mobileye technology also
appear to be resistant to the manipulation.
McAfee disclosed its findings to Tesla and Mobileye last year, with both
companies expressing interest in the research. However, they do not have any
plans to address the issue, which leaves older vehicles vulnerable to the
simple, but still rather unlikely, attack.
According to Center for Auto Safety executive director Jason Levine,
McAfee’s research shows the “significant dangers” presented by over-reliance
on self-driving technology. “AutoPilot is a misleading term that can easily
create a hazard for those inside of a Tesla. What this study demonstrates is
how dangerous the feature can be for everyone on the road,” Levine told CBS
News.
Stickers and tape, apparently, are the kryptonite to Tesla’s Autopilot, as
another research by Tencent Keen Security Lab from April last year revealed
flaws in the self-driving system using the same material. In one instance,
small red stickers on the ground made a Tesla vehicle believe that it needed
to change lanes, which would force the car into oncoming traffic.
[© digitaltrends.com]
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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
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[EVDL] EVLN: Made in .pk Crown EVs' intro> 2seater,FD,EMT,waste
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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(fd)
https://www.samaa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200221_160734.jpg
(emt)
https://www.samaa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200221_160716.jpg
(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
introduced in Pakistan ...
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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
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[EVDL] EVLN: EVs that are available to buy in the .us
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
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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
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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)
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: $81.2+k Tesla-S Long Range Plus EV r:390mi/630km
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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All S/X cars made in recent months have actually been above stated EPA
range. Will be unlocked soon for free via software update.
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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.
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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
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[EVDL] EVLN: (vw pr) e-Golf Pilot evaluation Project> ID.3 later S.Africa
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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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.
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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; ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: Science sez maximize your EV's pack life
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
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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.
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.
Some cars say to minimize the use of "fast chargers."
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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) ID R sports EVs> performance battery tech
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 https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB10j5zn.img 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: (vw pr) Answers for Taycan questions (v)
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 images https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/959a51dbe77ff6304e0255efa8490d3a https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/b6a27c3529b1d43b932c837291ba6654 https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/081510fe4e84bf72fa0e8d5d3a6dec90 https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/0462f9c0222dde7b9a2a60ce4bd74fd3 https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/66e1533c21fee5717968a474de17a709 https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/1a72f1985c027606a12bcaa326e7377c https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/ce7da10a03eea652f0ecb74941cb781e https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/1e5b337cdfa7c614a8d3de0d7f28dd7b https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/6dfbdd5563644c86db6825d513c329fe https://media.zenfs.com/en/insideevs_us_833/33202099b54a48f161c4ec4853be887f 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
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
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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.
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County launches move to electric vehicle fleet; first 56 EVs to hit road by
summer
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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
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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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: Flying e-motorcycle> way better than a jetpack r:20mi (v)
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 https://media.nbcbayarea.com/2019/09/flyers2-1.jpg (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] +
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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; ...
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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
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[EVDL] EVLN: Plugshare yer' Bolt EV to charge from Austin to the TX coast
(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: (spied w/ camo) Mercedes-Benz EQA EV teased (v)
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
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Teaser for Mercedes-Benz EQA debuting in 2020
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2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA spy shots - Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
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]
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]
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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
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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) e-America ARC PV-EVSE deployed for rural CA
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 [images https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/jvjrR/s3/electrify-america-envision-solar-ev-arc-2020.jpg https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/9Oyn0/s1/envision-solar-ev-arc.jpg 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
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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 ...
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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)
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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 ...
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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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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
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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 ...
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http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Made-in-pk-Crown-EVs-intro-2seater-FD-EMT-waste-tp4696557.html
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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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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https://www.carscoops.com/2020/02/chevrolet-menlo-launches-as-brands-first-ev-in-china-priced-from-22700/
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 ...
https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Chevrolet-Menlo-China-spec-11.jpg
(v)
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
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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 ...
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66349278/10___GXG31_W_20_Cybertruck_Large_059.5.jpg
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Gates-Taycan-purchase-Musk-s-ire-trash-tweets-underwhelming-Bill-tp4696541.html
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
credit for pushing other carmakers to go electric, it does seem notable that
he didn't buy from the ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 %)
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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
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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
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[EVDL] Bi-stable e-brake design extends EV's range
https://thebrakereport.com/warner-electrics-brake-design-extends-ev-range/
Warner Electric’s Brake Design Extends EV Range
March 2, 2020 IVT
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Warner Electric’s new brake design extends EV range / IVT
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KINGSTON, Mass. – Warner Electric, a leading brand of Altra Industrial
Motion Corp., has developed a new electromagnetic brake that greatly reduces
power consumption during operation.
The SSPB pulse brake is highly efficient and well suited to electric vehicle
applications – increasing range while controlling soft stops proficiently.
Power saving is an important consideration in most applications, but none
more so than the electric vehicle market. OEMs are battling to maximize the
effective range of electric vehicles to gain an operational and market
advantage. Increasing efficiency and reducing visits to the charge point are
of paramount importance.
The longer the range, the more productive, practical and cost-effective the
vehicle becomes. With finite battery power to work with, focus is now
turning to reducing the power consumption of auxiliary vehicle systems to
further improve vehicle range.
Warner Electric has leveraged its extensive experience as a global
electromagnetic brake OEM to deliver an efficient braking solution to meet
these requirements. The SSPB is designed to preserve battery life via its
reduced power consumption. This Bi-stable brake relies on pulses of current
to operate the brake, offering a distinct advantage over other devices.
Usually, electromagnetic brakes require a constant power supply to be held
open, therefore the brake is consuming energy whenever it isn’t controlling
a stop. The SSPB brake reduces this energy consumption by relying on a
single, short pulse of current to open or close, eliminating the need for a
constant power supply. One pulse will be sent to close the brake and come to
a stop, another to open them and start moving.
As a result of this efficiency, the vehicle’s finite amount of stored energy
can be used for other functions. This can serve to greatly increase range,
improving the viability of electric vehicles in many new industries or
environments. The power saving features benefit both pure electric vehicles
and hybrid-electric systems.
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https://www.ivtinternational.com/news/hybrid-electric-vehicles/breakthrough-brake-design-extends-electric-vehicle-range.html
Breakthrough brake design extends electric vehicle range
27th February 2020 ...
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Electric vehicle charge points at supermarkets double in two years
02/03/2020 The number of electric vehicle charge points at supermarkets has
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[EVDL] Costa Rican nationwide hydroelectric powered EV charging grid
https://ticotimes.net/2020/02/27/costa-rica-says-its-the-first-country-in-the-region-with-nationwide-electric-vehicle-charging-grid
Costa Rica says it’s the first country in the region with nationwide
electric vehicle charging grid
February 27, 2020 Alejandro Zúñiga
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Costa Rica EV Charging Map A PlugShare screenshot shows EV charging
stations across Costa Rica. Via PlugShare.
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[image] Electric cars in Costa Rica Costa Rican Roberto Quiros, owner of
two electric cars, charges one of them at a Costa Rican Institute of
Electricity (ICE) charging station in San Jose on December 4, 2018.
(Ezequiel Becerra / AFP)
Costa Rica has more than 100 electric car charging stations within its
national territory, according to First Lady Claudia Dobles, making the
Central American country the first in the region with a nationwide charging
network.
The news was announced this week during a forum to provide updates on Costa
Rica’s National Decarbonization Plan, which aims to decarbonize the
country’s economy by 2050.
The website PlugShare, which identifies EV charging stations worldwide,
lists at least 120 locations in Costa Rica — the majority clustered around
the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM), including San José [.cr].
When the National Decarbonization Plan was inaugurated last year,
modernizing the country’s transportation infrastructure was listed as a
pillar of the initiative.
“In the first year of the National Decarbonization Plan, we have managed to
convert goals into actions, to modernize our transport and guarantee the
population mobility options in a safe and sustainable way,” Dobles said.
Electric vehicles would help Costa Rica rely more fully on green energy; the
country has generated more than 98% of its power through renewable resources
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https://www.google.com/search?q=Costa+Rica+renewable+electricity
] over the last five years.
Still, while the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) and Correos de
Costa Rica operate fleets of electric vehicles, the government says fewer
than 400 such cars entered the country in 2019. Costa Rica incentivizes
electric vehicle ownership with tax breaks.
In addition to electric vehicles, the National Decarbonization Plan also
includes electric railway projects. An electric passenger train, which would
be the backbone of a modern transportation system through the Greater
Metropolitan Area, will soon reach the Legislative Assembly for debate,
according to Dobles.
An electric freight train in Limón and the rebuilding of the Pacific
railroad remain in feasibility stages.
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[EVDL] Teenyboppers-delight> 5kW Ami e-quadricycle teens can drive r:23km ts:45kph
(not sold in .us) https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-8052693/Citroen-unveils-Ami-two-seat-electric-vehicle-city.html 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 Ray Massey [images https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/27/18/25285206-8052693-image-a-67_1582829616989.jpg Ami arrives: This is Citroen's new production city vehicle. It only has two doors and two seats and can be used in some European countries by 14-year-olds without a licence https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/27/18/25285092-8052693-image-a-56_1582829493170.jpg The Ami is classed as 'quadricycle' and not a car. That means it has to adhere to different ruls to the usual passenger vehicle https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/27/18/25285202-8052693-image-m-59_1582829502405.jpg The driver’s door has hinges at the rear so opens from the front, while the passenger door has its hinges in the more conventional configuration at the front https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/27/18/25285090-8052693-image-a-58_1582829500989.jpg The design is super small as Citroen has created it for urban areas. And you won't be able to go much further than the city, as the range is only 14 miles https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/27/18/25285214-8052693-image-m-62_1582829529225.jpg The production version just launched has a top speed of just 28mph https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/27/18/25285212-8052693-image-a-61_1582829526495.jpg The interior has hard-wearing and washable materials with a large front parcel shelf by the windscreen https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/27/18/25285216-8052693-image-a-63_1582829538092.jpg It is powered by a 5.5 kilowatt lithium ion battery that can be charged via domestic plug in three hours using a built-in cable stored in the passenger doorway https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/27/18/25285096-8052693-image-a-65_1582829549913.jpg The Ami is on sale in France for €6,000 (£5,050) or on a long-term rental scheme requiring a deposit of €2,600 (£2,186) followed by 48 monthly payments of €19.99 (£17) https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/27/18/25285208-8052693-image-a-64_1582829541636.jpg Not only is it shorter and narrower than a Smart ForTwo, its nimble turning circle of just 7.2 metres is tighter than that of the latest electric London taxi https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/27/18/25285094-8052693-image-a-66_1582829553077.jpg Ami is being launched in France at the end of March, with sales to follow soon afterwards in Spain, Italy, Belgium, Portugal and Germany. There are currently no plans to sell in the UK ] - The Citroen Ami electric city vehicle was unveiled in France this week - It's a 'quadricycle', so can therefore be driven in some EU nations by 14-year-olds - It will cost from around £5,000, has a 14-mile range and top speed of 28mph - The 5.5 kilowatt lithium ion battery can be charged via domestic plug in 3 hours - It will initially only be on sale in France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Germany Citroen has today launched a back to basics electric vehicle that could be the ideal runaround for city slickers. The cute and quirky two-seater has doors that open in opposite directions. And because it is classified as a ‘quadricycle’ rather than a car, it can in theory be driven by 14-year-olds without a driving licence in some European countries. 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 charged via domestic plug in three hours using a built-in cable stored in the passenger doorway. The Ami doesn’t have a boot, but instead uses a small recess by the passenger’s feet plus some space behind the two passengers. The driver’s door has hinges at the rear so opens from the front, while the passenger door has its hinges in the more conventional configuration at the front. The interior has hard-wearing and washable materials with a large front parcel shelf by the windscreen. There’s no traditional dashboard, so drivers simply stick their smartphones in a special holder high up on the fascia to act as a sat-nav screen and infotainment system. A basic instrument panel mounted on the steering wheel carries the key driver information. In a nod to the original basic Citroen 2CV – designed in the 1930s to transport a farmer his wife and children, and a basket of eggs over rutted roads and fields but which is still seen on roads today – the Ami dispenses with a traditional window that slides up and down in favour of one that tilts upwards and out. The new electric vehicle is available in in seven different versions, with optional equipment including a storage tray, smartphone clip, a door storage net and a hook for a handbag. It is being offered in four colours – grey, blue, orange and khaki - with options to personalise the vehicle including graphics
[EVDL] GM's black eye: crushing EV1 uproar& 2nd Hummer exacerbation> all that's wrong w/ GM
[ref http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/GMC-e-Hummer-makes-EVs-absurd-imperfect-kW-guzzlers-tp4696406.html http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-5-battling-e-trucks-Hummer-to-Tesla-tp4696421.html ] https://www.farmforum.net/ag_news/hummer-electric-truck-fall/article_5b4f92f5-eee1-5785-a7fd-f5a96fd13352.html Hummer Electric Truck: Fall 2021 Feb 21, 2020 LYNDON CONRAD BELL General Motors is preparing for a quiet revolution with the reinvention of one of its most imposing vehicles — the Hummer. Expected to come to market in the late 2021, the GMC Hummer Electric Vehicle will pair capability with zero emissions. General Motors is preparing for a quiet revolution with the reinvention of one of its most imposing vehicles — the Hummer. Expected to come to market in the fall of 2021, the GMC Hummer Electric Vehicle pairs capability with zero emissions. Featuring L.A. Lakers basketball star LeBron James, GM introduced millions of consumers to GMC’s first all-electric truck during the Kansas City Chiefs v. San Francisco 49ers football game. LeBron James said, “... Everyone knows about my love for Hummer since high school and I’m proud to be a part of announcing the new EV model. The truck may be quiet, but the performance numbers speak for themselves.” The new TV spot juxtaposes the staggering performance metrics of GMC’s Hummer EV with the remarkable quietness inherent in the operation of an electric vehicle. The new EV will feature 1,000 horsepower, 11,500 lb.-ft. of torque, and 0-to-60 mph in 3 seconds. General Motors used its advertising to proclaim the electrification of a vehicle it introduced the same year it killed its first shot at an electric car. That first electric car was known as the EV1. The EV1 came to market as something of a beta test. Offered as a lease-only product, GM enlisted the assistance of some 1,100 early adopters to determine how well the car would function if it were offered at full scale production — and if doing so would be profitable. GM killed the program in 2003, upon deciding mass-production of the EV1 wasn’t feasible. Additionally, it did not allow lessors to purchase the cars, but insisted they be returned — and would crush most of them. The vast majority of the people who had participated in the trial wanted to keep the cars. The resulting uproar left GM with something of a black eye, which was exacerbated by the introduction of the H2, its second Hummer-badged vehicle. Ultimately, the H2 came to be looked upon as the personification of all that was wrong with the “old” General Motors. The company had become too reliant on trucks and SUVs at a time when fuel prices were rising sharply and consumer demand was shifting toward more economical vehicles. Massive losses resulted which, combined with the economic meltdown of that decade, forced GM to declare bankruptcy, restructure and accept federal loans to remain afloat. Ultimately, the Hummer brand was discontinued in 2009 as part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The announcement of the rebirth of the Hummer nameplate — this time as an electric model within the GMC lineup — is particularly poignant. It comes at a time, when once again, the domestic auto industry is leaning heavily on trucks, SUVs and crossovers for its profits. Whether past will be prologue in this instance remains to be seen. The good news is those trucks; SUVs and crossovers do return much better fuel economy these days. Cars continue to better them in that regard on average, but the disparity is narrower than in the past. Still, history has taught us over and over again that those who ignore it are doomed to repeat it. With that said, both Ford and General Motors are hedging their bets. The electric Hummer will share roads with an electric crossover wearing a Mustang badge. Clearly, marketers are counting on the past allure of those badges to attract future EV buyers. Will that be enough though? Only time will tell. [© farmforum.net] + (plugshare.com is more inclusive, comprehensive ) https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/02/21/gm-mychevrolet-electric-car-charging-electric-vehicles/4829293002/ GM upgrades myChevrolet app to help electric car drivers find available charging stations 2020/02/21 ... GM announced Thursday that it is upgrading its myChevrolet mobile app to integrate features designed to make it ... (video flash) ... https://www.google.com/search?q=buzz+smith+texas+electric search on buzz smith texas electric https://www.theev-angelist.com/ + 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 ... ...
[EVDL] 2nd Lilium eVTOL flight-testing after 1st' fire cause discovered (v)
https://electrek.co/2020/03/02/first-electric-vtol-lilium-jet-prototype-goes-up-in-flames/
First electric VTOL Lilium Jet prototype goes up in flames: Updated
Mar. 2nd 2020 Nicolas Zart
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Eviation loses Alice eVTOL prototype
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Eviation Alice
videos dated
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Watch a complete Lilium Jet test flight 10/2019
https://youtu.be/LoC1Kre2nfs
Building the first Alice - Timelaps
]
The first prototype of the Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft out of two was
destroyed in a fire. It will be replaced by the only one left in the
flight-test program.
Update: Lilium says its last Lilium jet prototype flight testing could be
delayed by several weeks. It is working on what caused the fire. The
aviation startup announced: “Flight-testing of the second Lilium Jet will
only begin when we have discovered the root cause of the fire and
implemented any necessary updates into the aircraft. Safety is our key
concern.” on FlightGlobal.
Lilium suffered a terrible set back on February 27. As the crew worked on
maintenance, the Lilium Jet electric vertical takeoff & landing (eVTOL)
caught on fire. The company says it is damaged beyond repair. Lilium will
have to rely on its only other prototype. Thankfully, the second aircraft
was not damaged in the fire that took place at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport in
Germany. Lilium says no one was injured in the fire.
One of two Lilium Jet destroyed
The story broke on AIN where a spokesperson said it could take a few weeks
to get to the root cause of the fire. Luckily, the company planned to use
the second prototype for flight testing. The first prototype was to be
retired shortly.
Lilium’s eVTOL, which it calls Jet was used for air-taxi testing. Lilium
says it will introduce its urban air mobility (UAM) service in 2025. The
Lilium Jet eVTOL uses a distributed energy propulsion (DEP) platform. It
sports 36 ducted fans for vectored thrust flight. They are in the main wing
and forward canard. Its projected range is up to 186 miles with speeds of
161 knots (185.30 MPH and shy of 300KPH).
If this story rings a bell, that’s because another aviation startup suffered
a terrible setback recently. The electric Eviation Alice prototype was also
destroyed in a fire over a month ago on January 22. This was the startup’s
first and only example of its electric fixed-wing aircraft. Eviation says
the fire started in a ground-based battery system.
Eviation’s Alice is a blank slate designed based on composites. I spoke with
CEO and co-founder Omer Bar-Yohay a year and a half ago. He explained how
the Prescott, Arizona based Eviation designed the Alice. The electric three
variable-pitch propeller aircraft will carry nine passengers and two crew.
The battery would be enough to fly 540–650 mi (1,000–1,200 km or 621 to 745
miles) at 240 km (440KMH or 273 MPH). It uses a 900-kWh battery pack for a
combined power of 780 kW (260 kW each). Recharging is 70 minutes with 30
minutes enough for a 60-minute flight.
Omer told me the direct operating costs would be much lower than for a
similarly sized turboprop aircraft. He estimated around $200 per flight
hour. So far, the Alice is set to cost $4 million.
[© electrek.co]
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Rivian Says It Will Not Use Franchise Dealers To Sell Its Vehicles
February 26th, 2020 We want the customer to have that seamless experience
with our electric vehicles. That means that with their permission, we would
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[EVDL] evmatch.com = EVSE AirBNB> VT utility helping Apt. renters charge
https://energynews.us/2020/03/03/northeast/vermont-city-hopes-airbnb-for-ev-charging-will-give-renters-new-options/ Vermont city hopes ‘Airbnb for EV charging’ will give renters new options March 3, 2020 David Thill [image / Dennis Schroeder / NREL https://energynews.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/0303-ev-charging-Dennis-Schroeder-via-NREL-1170x749.jpg sign that reads "electric vehicle charging" ] A pilot program in Vermont will enable building owners to make their electric vehicle chargers available to the public via an app, which drivers can use to reserve and pay for charging. Burlington Electric is partnering with a software company on a pilot program to spur charging at apartment buildings. Electric vehicles have long been the domain of the single-car garage, but more and more, apartment renters are looking to plug in, too. In Burlington, Vermont, renters will soon have access to more charging stations through a pilot program led by the city’s electric utility. The Burlington Electric Department is partnering with a California software developer called EVmatch [ https://www.evmatch.com/ (slow loading site) ], a sort of Airbnb for electric vehicle charging. Charging station owners can use the service to make their chargers available to the public, setting hours and prices within an app. Drivers can then use the app to reserve and pay for charging. Burlington will be the first test of a new “user group” feature. Until now, building owners could only set one price rate for their chargers. The new software option allows them to set rates for different groups of people at different times of the day. For example, a property owner might choose to open their charger to the general public during the day but allow tenants to have 24-hour access at a discounted rate. The new software feature was developed with apartment and condo dwellers in mind. “I think the multifamily segment needs additional innovation,” said EVmatch co-founder and CEO Heather Hochrein. Building owners have told her team they’re concerned about cost — both the upfront cost of installing the charger, and recovering electricity costs from drivers. Leaders in Burlington hope the program addresses those concerns. Building owners approved for the pilot in Burlington will get a free charger compatible with EVmatch’s software. The electric department originally allocated 15 chargers, but because of high demand, that number was increased to 25. Owners will receive an additional $500 to help cover the installation of each charger they agree to make publicly available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. As for recovering electricity costs, that’s where EVmatch comes in. Owners can set prices either for time or amount of electricity used. The software automatically charges drivers, who pay through the software’s mobile app. This way, building owners can accurately charge drivers without having to install extra hardware, like a submeter, which can cost hundreds of dollars per meter versus $100 per year for the EVmatch software. Property owners “want something that can manage itself,” Hochrein said, so once they set parameters for their different user groups, the software can run on its own. They can designate access codes for certain user groups. So if tenants get a discounted price, the owner gives them the access code so they get the discount. The pilot is part of the 2019 funding round in the Accel-VT accelerator program (now called DeltaClimeVT). The program each year provides support to climate-focused startups so they can bring their technology to Vermont. Through the program, Burlington Electric and Green Mountain Power officials chose the companies they want to collaborate with on pilots. Utility partnerships like this are especially important as Hochrein’s team looks for new cities to expand to, she said. The utilities provide the chargers and financial incentives, but Hochrein said the really valuable piece is their marketing channels and customer relationships, which are important for a small startup. Green Mountain Power, an investor-owned utility that serves much of the state, also plans to roll out a pilot program using EVmatch’s software. For Burlington Electric, a partnership with EVmatch seemed ideal to help the city’s apartment renters charge their electric vehicles. About 60% of the utility’s customers rent, said Darren Springer, Burlington Electric’s general manager. “Vermont is beginning to see some strong public charging networks take shape,” Springer said, but most charging still takes place at home. Drivers are usually encouraged to charge their vehicles overnight rather than during the day to minimize charging during peak hours. But since public chargers often aren’t available overnight, renters don’t have much choice. This program should help “level that playing field,” Springer said. The program could help the city meet its ambitious clean energy goals. Burlington aims to be a net-zero energy city by 2030. The city’s
[EVDL] Nissan Leaf-lullaby puts ice on your baby's brain
https://insideevs.com/news/398279/nissan-leaf-sounds-sleep/
Nissan Creates 'Lullaby' To Help Kids Nap In Electric Cars
Feb 12, 2020 James Fossdyke
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Toddler boy sleeping in child safety seat
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Baby sleeping in child safety seat
]
The company says it's engine sounds, not movements, that make babies sleep
in cars.
Nissan has created an in-car “lullaby” designed to help electric cars mimic
the sleep-inducing effects petrol or diesel cars can have on young children.
Working in collaboration with sleep coach Tom Middleton, the company first
worked out the differences between sounds experienced in an internal
combustion-powered Qashqai SUV and the company’s Leaf electric hatchback.
Using that data, the team recorded an album designed to replicate the hum of
an engine and to create a “hypnotic soundscape”.
The idea might sound counter-intuitive — after all, electric cars are
renowned for their relatively peaceful cabins and quiet powertrains — but
Nissan’s research found conventional engines are better suited to sleep than
electric vehicles (EVs). Comparison of the Qashqai and Leaf interior sounds
found that combustion engines emit a wider range of ‘hypnotic’ frequencies
compared to EVs.
“Although an electric vehicle like the Nissan LEAF is a more environmentally
considerate choice for ‘dream driving’, the quiet soundscape of an EV might
not be as effective as internal combustion engine (ICE) cars,” said Paul
Speed-Andrews, noise and vibration development manager at Nissan.
“Combustion engines transmit a sound frequency, a combination of white, pink
and brown noise varied in tone — creating an orchestral soundscape that is
especially soothing and comforting to young children.”
As a result, the “optimised” soundtrack combines a variety of sounds heard
on car journeys, including indicator clicks, engine sounds and even the
sounds of interior materials. Nissan says the final track has “powerful
lulling effects for babies and young children”.
And Nissan’s research suggests such a track will come in useful as we
transition away from petrol and diesel engines and into electric cars.
According to the company’s study of 1,500 UK consumers, more than half (51
percent) of parents use so-called “dream drives” to help lull young kids to
sleep. And two-thirds of those (64 percent) say they do so at least once a
week.
“One of the biggest worries new parents have is how to get their baby to
sleep,” said parenting expert Elizabeth O’Shea. “Parents soon realise that
taking a drive in the car or ‘dream driving’ is a great way to get a baby or
young child to nod off.”
“But it’s interesting that it’s the sound frequencies of a combustion
engine, rather than the movement, that helps children fall asleep. With the
electric Nissan Leaf, environmentally aware parents now have a simple,
guilt-free solution to gently lull their little ones to sleep.”
[© insideevs.com]
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BMW Is Designing The Sound Of Its EVs With Composer Hans Zimmer
Electric vehicles in Europe are now required to emit an artificial sound
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[EVDL] .au woman charged 4keying Tesla-3 caught by Tesla-3 Sentry Mode (v)
https://autos.yahoo.com/woman-oz-keys-tesla-model-134500904.html
Woman In OZ Keys Tesla Model 3, Gets Caught and Charged
February 26, 2020 Steven Loveday [InsideEVs]
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Tesla Sentry Mode to the rescue yet again.
As you can clearly see from the brief video above, this lady intentionally
keys a Tesla Model 3. Fortunately, Tesla Sentry Mode was "watching" the
whole time and she may end up behind bars.
At some point, it seems more people will become aware that Tesla vehicles
have built-cameras that are recording while driving and while parked. Maybe
it will take some more time for the word to get out to the masses and we'll
stop seeing so many stories like this. Until then, at least Tesla owners can
have peace of mind to know there's a good chance the technology will help
authorities catch criminals in the act.
[© yahoo.com]
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National party member denies using EV to block bikes
Nosey parker: Nelson MP Nick Smith got green light for parking near bike
rack
3 Mar, 2020 ... Smith said it was a legitimate car park, and the venue
owners had approved using that space. "They specifically asked me to use
that spot because I was ferrying people from outside the area and it had
easy access to the building." ... only one person rode a bike to National's
Bluegreens conference on environmental issues here in Nelson at the weekend
... Smith said he thought it was appropriate to drive an electric vehicle to
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[EVDL] Auton platooning> 35% increased efficiency ...
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[EVDL] Only2-80% saves-time on gruelling 30hr Tesla-R .uk road trip (v)
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Chinley electric car fan plans record-breaking Tesla challenge
20th February 2020 Ben McVay
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A Chinley man is planning to drive from Land’s End to John O'Groats in a
Tesla Roadster - hoping to smash the time set by its original owner nine
years ago.
Nicolas Raimo, 33, will be undertaking the gruelling non-stop road trip
along with pal Dean Fielding, 30.
The pair hope to complete the trip in under 30 hours in the same car which
Dean bought from Kevin Sharpe - who took on the feat in 2011 and completed
it in 36 hours.
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
predecessor’s six stops during his 2011 trip.
Nicolas plans to stop eight times and charge the battery to just 80 per cent
capacity - saving precious time he says eco-friendly charity boss Kevin
would have lost fully charging the battery.
Explaining the concept he said: “Batteries are just like stadiums - as they
get fuller it takes much longer for people to find seats.”
The pair hope to keep the car - which is worth up to £100,000 and has a top
speed of 125mph - at a steady 55-60mph.
Nicolas told how the car - which has 70,000 miles on the clock - made for a
rather bumpy ride and he initially refused Dean’s invitation to join him for
the challenge.
He said: “I didn’t think 30 hours in a car with no sleep sounded like much
fun - but he pressured me into it.
“We want to prove with a little bit of planning you can go literally
anywhere in an electric car.
“If you look at the High Peak now there’s a charging point in Morrisons.”
High Peak Borough Council have also announced plans for electric vehicle
charging in Buxton’s South Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith’s Miry Meadow, the
Municipal Buildings in Glossop and Hope car park.
Speaking about the ten-year-old collector’s item Roadster Nicolas said: “My
mate drives it everyday - it does 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of
125mph.”
Nicolas and Dean are planning to take on their record-breaking attempt in
May.
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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
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[EVDL] Dennis fells 400yrold tree across road for a Tesla-twofer hit
https://www.carscoops.com/2020/02/a-falling-tree-hit-two-tesla-model-xs-coming-from-opposite-directions-everyone-made-it-out-alive/ A Falling Tree Hit Two Tesla Model Xs Coming From Opposite Directions; Everyone Made It Out Alive February 21, 2020 Cristian Gnaticov [shares https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1230006156220825601 Kitty McConnell @Kitty_McConnell Feb 18 Hey @elonmusk Your car saved my life.. and by boyfriends.. and my mothers.. and a family of five. Thank you https://t.co/UuQTNmetuZ Tesla Autopilot saves family's lives after tree crushes car in Storm Dennis EXCLUSIVE: Laurence Sanderson says it's a ''miracle'' his family are alive after a 400 year old oak tree came crashing down on their Model X car while they were on holiday in Dorset Elon Musk @elonmusk Replying to @Kitty_McConnell Glad you’re all ok! ?? 11:48 PM · Feb 18, 2020 https://twitter.com/thirdrowtesla/status/1229452462337036289 Third Row Podcast @thirdrowtesla · Feb 17, 2020 So get this: A storm in the UK knocks over a tree, and it falls into the middle of the road. Luckily, the car that was about to be hit was a Tesla Model X. Autopilot instantly applied emergency brakes and saved the families lives. But the story gets stranger...@elonmusk View images on Twitter Third Row Podcast @thirdrowtesla Luckily, the car driving in the other direction was ALSO a Tesla Model X. It also applied Automatic Emergency Braking to save the lives of the couple inside just in time. This is why we fight for Autopilot for everyone. The two families will be purchasing new Teslas. View images on Twitter 11:08 AM - Feb 17, 2020 images https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1229371060660899840/9bC-3NSo?format=jpg=600x314 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ_kfKiUEAEk4U5?format=jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ_kf3iVUAAXVwH?format=jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ_kf30UcAADr0j?format=jpg ] 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. What’s mind-blowing about this incident is that the two identical Tesla models were coming from opposite directions at the same time when the tree crossed their paths. Financial consultant Laurence Sanderson was driving the first Tesla Model X, along with his wife and their three kids, when he saw a tree falling over on the road. In a split second, the electric SUV applied the automatic emergency braking (AEB) and the trunk landed on the bonnet instead of the roof. Sanderson called the incident “a miracle”, stating that his spouse is “a bit battered and bruised, but apart from that, we’re completely unscathed”. “We were driving along the A31 and I saw the tree coming down in the blink of an eye. The car slammed the brakes on and the trunk landed on our bonnet. Literally another second and we would’ve been toast. It was huge – the biggest tree I’ve ever seen.” https://www.carscoops.com/2020/02/a-falling-tree-hit-two-tesla-model-xs-coming-from-opposite-directions-everyone-made-it-out-alive/ What Are The Chances; Falling Tree Hits Two Tesla Model Xs Coming From Opposite Directions February 21, 2020 Cristian Gnaticov 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. What’s mind-blowing about this incident is that the two identical Tesla models were coming from opposite directions at the same time when the tree crossed their paths. Financial consultant Laurence Sanderson was driving the first Tesla Model X, along with his wife and their three kids, when he saw a tree falling over on the road. In a split second, the electric SUV applied the automatic emergency braking (AEB) and the trunk landed on the bonnet instead of the roof. Watch Also: YouTuber Uses Tesla’s Autopilot For A 1,200-Mile, 36-Hour Trip So You Don’t Have To Sanderson called the incident “a miracle”, stating that his spouse is “a bit battered and bruised, but apart from that, we’re completely unscathed”. “We were driving along the A31 and I saw the tree coming down in the blink of an eye. The car slammed the brakes on and the trunk landed on our bonnet. Literally another second and we would’ve been toast. It was huge – the biggest tree I’ve ever seen.” Another Tesla Model X was involved in the same incident, as it was driving in the opposite direction, carrying a family of four, and it also deployed the brakes on its own, avoiding what could have been a catastrophe. As reported by the Daily Mail, the two families were given shelter, food and water in a nearby house by a local couple. “The other car had four people in it and they were all okay. The odds of both cars being Teslas is extraordinary”, added Sanderson. “I’d like to thank the lovely couple who took us
[EVDL] (more): Tesla .de Gigafactory ...
[ref http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Germany-stops-Tesla-s-Gigafactory-tp4696453.html Germany stops Tesla's Feb 17 2020 ] % imo, BIG $ pulls strings> in all the time Tesla has been planing a .de factory (see below), there weren't serious enviro protests or concerns. Suddenly, Tesla's efforts are stymied. This anti-Tesla in .de effort smells of both rival automakers', & short-sellers' shenanigans/maneuvering ... % https://www.google.com/search?q=Tesla+Germany+political search on Tesla Germany political Tesla forced to pause Berlin Gigafactory after environmental challenge https://www.theverge.com › tesla-gigafactory-4-berlin-gruenheide-environ... 20 hours ago - A German court has forced Tesla to temporarily halt preparation work ... However lawmakers from two Germany political parties, the Christian ... Tesla charges into Germany – POLITICO https://www.politico.eu › article › tesla-elbows-into-a-crowded-european-el... Nov 13, 2019 - Decision promises to create thousands of jobs around the German capital and intensify competition for ... The world's shortest political careers. Why did Tesla choose Germany? Tesla to Build Factory in Germany. ... Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk announced the move in the German capital Tuesday night. He added that “we've decided to put the Tesla Gigafactory Europe in the Berlin area.” The company will also set up an engineering and design center in Berlin, Musk said. Nov 14, 2019 Tesla to Build Factory in Germany - VOA Learning English https://learningenglish.voanews.com › tesla-to-build-factory-in-germany- Opinion | Does Germany's Vaunted Car Industry Have Long to ... https://www.nytimes.com › 2019/12/30 › opinion › germany-cars-tesla-audi Dec 30, 2019 - Tesla is opening giga-factories outside Berlin while Audi is cutting ... And yet Germany's relationship with cars does reflect many of the political ... Tesla ordered by German court to halt work on European ... https://www.cnbc.com › 2020/02/17 › tesla-ordered-by-german-court-to-h... 17 hours ago - Tesla has been ordered by a German court to temporarily halt preparations for its new European factory. Environmental activists had raised ... UPDATE 1-Germany welcomes Tesla's Berlin move as boost ... https://www.reuters.com › article › tesla-gigafactory-germany-minister › u... Nov 13, 2019 - The German government on Wednesday welcomed Tesla's decision to ... Tesla to deliver fair working conditions (Recasts with more political ... Elon Musk jolted by German protests over Tesla factory plan ... https://www.ft.com › content Jan 30, 2020 - The November announcement by Elon Musk, Tesla's chief executive and founder, caused a sensation in Germany. Politicians and ... Inside Tesla's assault on Germany's auto establishment - Los ... https://www.latimes.com › business › story › tesla-german-factory Jan 18, 2020 - German rangers stand guard to shoo away visitors from a nondescript stretch of forest near Berlin, where a sign nearby warns of ... Tesla cites Brexit as Germany chosen over UK for European ... https://www.theguardian.com › technology › nov › tesla-cites-brexit-as-ger... Nov 13, 2019 - The Tesla chief executive, Elon Musk, has said Brexit uncertainty played a role in the firm's decision to build its first European factory in ... https://www.google.com/search?q=German+Tesla+factory search on German Tesla factory CNBC Tesla ordered to halt work on German factory amid anger over chopping down trees Tesla has been ordered by a German court to temporarily halt preparations for its new European factory. Environmental activists had raised ... 17 hours ago MarketWatch Germany orders Tesla to stop tree-clearing at factory site A German court has temporarily halted the site preparation for Tesla Inc.'s first electric car factory in Europe. 14 hours ago Associated Press German court halts site preparation for Tesla factory A German court has temporarily halted the site preparation for Tesla Inc.'s first electric car factory in Europe. The Higher Administrative Court for ... 22 hours ago Bloomberg Tesla Factory Prep Delayed by German Court Tesla Inc.'s plan to build and electric car plant in Germany has run into legal trouble. A court has said clearing a forest near Berlin must stop ... 22 hours ago Reuters UK Tesla ordered by German court to stop cutting down trees for Gigafactory A German court on Sunday ordered Tesla Inc to stop clearing forest land near the capital Berlin to build its first European car and battery factory ... 1 day ago The Guardian German court orders Tesla to stop felling trees for Gigafactory A German court has ordered Tesla to stop clearing forest land near Berlin to build its first European car and battery factory, in what is being ... 1 day ago U.S. News & World Report German Court Halts Site Preparation for Tesla Factory A German court has temporarily halted the site preparation for Tesla Inc.'s first electric car factory in Europe. 1 day ago
[EVDL] Both Taycan burnt-crisp> no-injures (v)
https://gulfnews.com/auto/news/brand-new-taycan-porsches-first-electric-vehicle-goes-up-in-flames---destroys-garage-it-was-parked-in-too-1.1582186583616 Brand new Taycan, Porsche's first electric vehicle, goes up in flames - destroys garage it was parked in too... February 20, 2020 Imran Malik [video https://youtu.be/dJ-inHgc8-E Porsche Taycan Fire and Explosion in a Florida Garage ] A brand-new Taycan, Porsche’s first electric vehicle, caught fire and was burnt to a crisp in Florida while it was parked in a residential garage. The fire totally gutted the EV and also caused thousands of dollars in damages to the garage where it was parked overnight - but fortunately there were no reported injuries. A full investigation is currently ongoing. “Late on the 16th of February, we were made aware of an incident at a residential address where one of our cars was parked overnight. We are investigating and we remain ready to assist if called upon. We are relieved to hear that no one was harmed in this incident, and that it’s too early to speculate on the cause until the investigation has concluded,” read a statement from Porsche. At this point in time, it is not clear how the sports saloon caught fire – but it is the first reported incident involving Porsche’s first electric car. However, this isn’t the first EV to catch fire; several high-profile models have gone up in smoke including a Jaguar I-Pace, Hyundai Kona EV, and a Tesla Model S while Audi recalled a few hundred E-Trons due to faulty batteries. [© gulfnews.com] https://www.google.com/search?q=Taycan+fire+Florida search on Taycan fire Florida Porsche Taycan caught on fire — burning down a garage in Florida Electrek 2 days ago Porsche Taycan Catches Fire and Burns to a Crisp in Owner's Garage Interesting Engineering 23 hours ago A Porsche Taycan Just Confirmed That EVs Can Go Up in Flames Too Robb Report 1 day ago Porsche Taycan Electric Vehicle Fire in Florida Garage MotorTrend 1 day ago Porsche Taycan EV Goes up in Flames in Florida Garage Car and Driver 1 day ago Electric Porsche Taycan catches fire while parked overnight in garage, company confirms CNBC.com 1 day ago An Electric Porsche Taycan Caught Fire In A Florida Garage And The Aftermath Looks Brutal Jalopnik 1 day ago Breaking: Porsche Taycan Catches Fire And Nobody Knows Why CarBuzz 1 day ago Porsche Confirms A Taycan Blew Up In A Florida Garage Motor1.com 1 day ago Porsche Taycan catches fire in Florida - The Verge www.theverge.com › porsche-taycan-electric-ev-fire-florida 2 days ago - A Taycan EV caught fire in Florida on Sunday, Porsche confirmed to The Verge. No one was harmed, and the cause is unknown. It's the only ... Porsche Taycan Goes up in Flames in Florida Garage www.caranddriver.com › news › porsche-taycan-ev-fire-garage-florida 2 days ago - We don't know a lot, but we do know that one of the first Porsche Taycan EVs to make its way into an owner's hands has caught fire in a garage. Porsche Taycan Catches Fire in Florida Garage - MotorTrend www.motortrend.com › porsche-taycan-ev-sedan-fire-info-photos 2 days ago - A Porsche Taycan electric sedan reportedly caught fire in a Florida garage, and Porsche is very much aware of the incident. An Electric Porsche Taycan Caught Fire In A Florida Garage ... jalopnik.com › an-electric-porsche-taycan-caught-fire-in-a-florida-gar... 2 days ago - On Sunday, one of only 130-ish Porsche Taycans in the U.S. burst flames in a Florida garage, EV-focused car website Electrek reports. UPDATE: Porsche Admits Taycan Burned Down; Video In ... insideevs.com › Porsche › Taycan › News › Weird 2 days ago Porsche has confirmed that a Taycan has caught fire, a fact which had been ... One Of The First Porsche ... Porsche Taycan caught on fire — burning down a garage in ... electrek.co › 2020/02/17 › porsche-taycan-fire-burning-garage-florida 3 days ago - A Porsche Taycan electric car caught on fire at a residence in Florida yesterday, leading to significant damage to the house and a complete ... A Porsche Taycan Burned Down In Florida | CleanTechnica cleantechnica.com › 2020/02/18 › a-porsche-taycan-exploded-in-flori... 2 days ago - There is video of a burnt out Porsche Taycan circulating around Twitter ... In fact, there have even been stories where different cars catch fire ... Electric Porsche Taycan catches fire in garage, company ... www.cnbc.com › 2020/02/18 › electric-porsche-taycan-catches-fire-in... 2 days ago - An electric Porsche Taycan caught fire in a Florida residential garage, the company confirmed Tuesday. A Porsche Taycan Just Confirmed That EVs Can Go Up in ... robbreport.com › porsche-electric-taycan-catches-fire-florida-2899824 2 days ago - A Porsche Taycan was devoured by a fire while it was parked in the garage of a Florida home on February 16. Thankfully, no one was injured. (+more) + (Fire spurred EV-hater replies to bash electric cars)
[EVDL] Tesla .de gigafactory resumes> move wildlife, use less water
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Tesla Gets Go-Ahead to Resume Clearing Forest in Germany
February 20, 2020 Karin Matussek, Stefan Nicola Bloomberg
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(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. has overcome a legal roadblock standing in the way
of Elon Musk’s plan to build an electric-car factory in Germany.
A Berlin-Brandenburg court on Thursday ruled that Tesla can resume cutting
down trees at a forest site in the small town of Gruenheide to make way for
its first assembly plant in Europe. That puts the U.S. carmaker on track to
start construction before the start of a crucial breeding period for local
wildlife in March.
The court found that local authorities didn’t violate laws when they allowed
work on the factory to start, throwing out a complaint by Gruene Liga
Brandenburg, an environmental group that claimed Tesla and local authorities
were sidestepping regulations to rush the project.
The decision is a boon to Tesla’s ambitious timetable to have the plant up
and running by the middle of next year. The company plans to eventually
produce as many as 500,000 cars a year at the site, employing 12,000 people
and posing a serious challenge to Volkswagen AG, Daimler AG and BMW AG.
Musk, Tesla’s chief executive officer, recently tried to ease local concerns
about water usage at the plant, which would border a nature reserve.
Local officials had warned that construction could be delayed by six to nine
months if the forest isn’t cleared by mid-March. Tesla has already cut down
two-thirds of the trees and should be able to fell the remainder in time.
Brandenburg’s environment ministry this month gave Tesla a preliminary green
light to start cutting down trees in an area equivalent to 100 soccer fields
ahead of granting final approval. The court stopped the process with an
injunction on Feb. 15. By late Thursday, the appeals court ruled that legal
requirements to allow early construction were met.
Gruene Liga has warned that Tesla’s plant could threaten the region’s water
supply and overburden local transport infrastructure. The group argued that
authorities shouldn’t have allowed the forest to start being cleared until
after March 5, the deadline set for environmental groups to comment on the
project.
Local officials argue the site is an inferior pine forest planted to be
harvested in the first place. The planned factory is of “great significance”
to climate change prevention and one of the most important industrial
investments in eastern Germany “in a long time,” Economy Minister Peter
Altmaier told German publisher Funke Mediengruppe this week.
The factory will be designed with “sustainability and the environment in
mind,” Musk said last month on Twitter, adding Tesla will plant three new
trees for every one cut. The company still needs final approval for the
project from authorities in the state of Brandenburg.
Tesla will also have to scare off or relocate wolves, bats, snakes, ants and
lizards until construction is over. Under German regulations, the project
must consider the breeding period for local wildlife in spring.
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Tesla wants to use less water at Gigafactory 4 than planned, says BUND
January 24, 2020 BUND (Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland) works
at all levels:
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Germans divided over plans for Tesla electric car factory.
16 Feb 2020 ... German court orders Tesla to stop felling trees for
Gigafactory ... Logs are piled up using a tree excavator at the site. About
92 hectares of pine trees must be cleared to make way for the factory ...
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2020/02/11/electric-pickup-truck-battle-brewing/4666932002/ From Hummer to Tesla: Breaking down the electric truck battle From Hummer to Tesla: Breaking down the electric truck battle Feb. 10, 2020 Henry Payne [images https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/11/22/PDTN/954d1e5d-de35-4d2d-835d-2d96be441648-Tesla-17.JPG The Tesla Cybertruck that debuted in November is one of five electric pickup trucks scheduled to go on sale in the next two years. (Photo: Ringo H.W. Chiu, AP) https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/11/26/PDTN/9d384ae3-0eba-42f2-96d9-c95c728c5ab7-dtncent02-783ie6ohir516lzav4qt_original.jpg Tesla's electric Cybertruck. (Photo: Tesla) https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2020/02/07/PDTN/ec001431-f375-4063-8d49-b56f37a75a7b-dtncent02-792ypu92zlg5hs044qt_original.jpg A teaser rendering of the upcoming electric GMC Hummer EV truck. (Photo: GM) https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2020/02/07/PDTN/8ee554c1-554d-4f1f-8607-67911f53ce3c-dtncent02-78r9qy1x0mpnogo8pzo_original.jpg Rivian R1T electric pickup. (Photo: Lians Jadan, AP) https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/09/26/PDTN/6dc416e5-5f1f-4cd0-80f0-5a6a63a8453b-Bollinger_B2_7_8_Front.jpg Bollinger B2 electric truck. (Photo: Bollinger Motors) https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/12/09/PDTN/65e05842-92f1-4456-a328-2fb25d733a5b-Lordstown_Endurance2.jpg A artist rendering of the Lordstown Endurance electric pickup. (Photo: Lordstown Motors) ] There’s a pickup war coming, and it’s going to be electric. Inspired by the success of Tesla’s performance brand, an army of American startups — and one very large legacy automaker — will roll out five battery-powered trucks over the next two years. Although we’ve seen only prototypes, sketches and teaser photos of the five electric titans — the GMC Hummer EV, Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, Lordstown Endurance and Bollinger Motors B2 — they look to be big, powerful and defiantly different. And more truck makers may join the battery-power revolution, including an electric F-150 from Ford. Engineers see inherent benefits in battery-powered trucks: Instant torque from batteries makes for strong acceleration and towing ability. And thanks to their "skateboard chassis" architecture that stores batteries in the floor, buckets of storage space are created. At the same time, truck-size performance requires a lot of juice, which will test owners who use their pickups for more than trips to the golf course. “The challenge is going to be towing,” said Navigant Research analyst Sam Abuelsamid. “The Tesla Model X SUV can tow 5,000 pounds, for example, but then range drops off a cliff by 50% or more." Still, there are a lot of applications where an electric pickup can be useful, both commercial and personal, he said. “An operator in a metro area doesn’t need 500 miles of range, and he can use the vehicle to charge their tools.” All five pickup EVs are expected to be available with four-door crew cabs, four-wheel drive, 100-kWh-plus batteries and at least 200 miles of range. Although one of the trucks — the Lordstown Endurance — is targeted at fleets and tradespeople, others look to be largely toys for the well-off. "Pickups aren’t necessarily work trucks anymore, they’re a lifestyle choice," said veteran auto analyst Rebecca Lindland of RebeccaDrives.com. "There are plenty of people these days willing to pay $65,000 to $70,000 for a pickup truck." But charging infrastructure will be critical before there is widespread adoption. Outside of Tesla’s exclusive supercharger network and owners' garages, truck makers will be dependent on third-party chargers at gas stations, Dunkin’ Donuts and parking lots. And that could present a problem in itself, Abuelsamid said: “It may be a challenge getting these pickups into parking lot charging-stalls." Here’s what we know about the five players. Tesla Cybertruck Tesla is the big dog creating excitement here. The Cybertruck that debuted in November is the latest step in CEO Elon Musk’s plans for world electric domination. With more than 200,000 pre-orders in hand, the $39,900 Cybertruck (with Autopilot, naturally) follows in the footsteps of the Model 3 sedan, making it the most affordable of the EV pickup titans — and the most radical. Its exterior is a cross between a sci-fi military vehicle and a doorstop, all right angles and stainless steel. The Cybertruck's interior is simple, its infotainment tablet hanging in the middle of its wide dash. But there's a premium to paid in order to reach maximum Cybertruck performance: a claimed 2.9-second zero-60 acceleration time, 500-mile range and 14,000-pound towing capability. To claim those bragging rights, buyers will need to option the tri-motor all-wheel drive version for $69,900. Due date: Late 2021 GMC Hummer EV GMC seeks to recast the Hummer nameplate — once synonymous with gas-guzzling excess — as the "woke" truck of the EV future. All we've seen of of the
[EVDL] EVLN: e-tron oil-change stealership scam warning or EV-clueless-automakers?
https://electrek.co/2020/02/11/audi-e-tron-owners-needs-oil-change/ Audi e-tron electric SUVs tell owners they need an oil change Feb. 11th 2020 Fred Lambert [image https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/20200210_222127-1-e1581435560655.jpg picture of the dashboard that Trost sent to Electrek ] An oil change is one of several maintenance items that electric vehicle owners don’t have to worry about. So it’s rather surprising that Audi e-tron electric SUVs are warning their owners that they are going to need oil changes. The Audi e-tron has been on the market in the US for almost a year now, and some owners are starting to put some decent mileage on those electric SUVs. Carey Trost is one of those owners, and he’s nearing 10,000 miles on his Audi e-tron. The other day, he was surprised when he got into his electric SUV and received an “inspection due” message telling him that his car needs an oil change: - “Oil change and inspection in 200 miles.” ... Several owners in Europe have also reported similar messages prompting them to get a service that they clearly don’t need. Despite the mistake, Trost says that he is “very happy” with the e-tron, but he had an interesting comment about the implication for car dealers: - Beyond the humor of the stupidity of this mistake, it does highlight how the traditional car companies still don’t really get BEVs. Why does it need a 10k maintenance check-up at all? That’s an old requirement from gas cars that they carried over to the EV by default so their dealers can keep making money on service, even if no service is needed. I pulled out the owner’s manual and read what Audi says is required for a 10k service, and it amounts to a whole lot of absolutely nothing (and BTW the manual doesn’t mention anything about changing oil…). But I’m sure they’ll charge me at least $500 just to get the stupid message to stop popping up every time I get in the car… Here’s Audi’s checklist for the 10,000-mile maintenance: - Brake system: Check the thickness of the brake pads - Connected box battery: Check state of health with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions - First aid kit: Check and enter expiration date / MM _ (if applicable) - Front and rear axle/suspension components: Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends; check for excessive play - Instrument cluster: Check warning and indicator lights - Service reminder indicator display: Reset display - Space saver spare wheel and tire: Check condition and tire inflation pressure, adjust if necessary (if equipped) - Tires: Check condition and tire tread wear; Check and record the tread depth - Tires: Check tire inflation pressure and adjust if necessary - Tire repair kit: Check and record the completeness and expiration date (if equipped) - Wiper blades: Check condition and replace if necessary Electrek’s Take The mistake in itself is not very important. Audi apparently carried over their “inspection due” warnings to the e-tron without removing the mention of oil changes. It’s not that big of a deal. They’re trying. But I think Trost’s comment about dealers is interesting. Electric vehicles indeed require less maintenance, and it’s going to be harder for them to justify expensive maintenance schedules. Virtually all the things in this checklist are or should be things that can be done yourself or automatically, like resetting service reminders. The franchise dealership model, which gets most of its profit from service, is going to have to adapt to electrification. [© electrek.co] https://mashable.com/article/audi-etron-electric-vehicle-oil-change/ 2020-02-12 Audi hat den Sprung ins elektrische Zeitalter noch nicht ganz verkraftet. Am Ölwechsel hängt man noch sehr. Im Bild: Auto e-tron Cockpit.(Audi has not yet fully coped with the leap into the electrical age. You are still very attached to the oil change. Pictured: Auto e-tron cockpit.) https://twitter.com/GeorgKonjovic/status/1218477211684163584 (dated) http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EV-lubricant-product-line-from-Mobil-Oil-tp4695064p4695888.html ... (BigOil wants a piece of the EV action> Shell E-Fluids) Dec 06, 2019 http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EV-lubricant-product-line-from-Mobil-Oil-tp4695064p4695270.html BigOil wants a piece of th action> Valvoline EV Fluids Sep 30, 2019 http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EV-lubricant-product-line-from-Mobil-Oil-tp4695064.html EV lubricant product line from Mobil Oil(?) Sep 12, 2019 http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Replacing-brake-fluid-on-EVs-a-stealership-scam-tp4695126.html Replacing brake fluid on EVs a stealership scam Sep 20, 2019 + https://electriccarsreport.com/2020/02/entry-level-audi-e-tron-50-quattro-on-sale-in-the-uk/ Entry level Audi e-tron 50 quattro on sale in the UK February 13, 2020 ... the e-tron 50, which
[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200219
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-CircleK-no-EVSE-station-rep-QnA-tp4696423.html
EVLN: CircleK .no EVSE station rep QnA
Interview with Circle K Norway: "It's difficult to develop a model for the
EV industry"
February 10, 2020 What is the best business model for EV chargers? We sat
down with Håkon Stiksrud, Head of E-mobility at Circle K Europe, to learn
how the global fuel retailer is ...
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EVLN: e-tron oil-change stealership scam warning or EV-clueless-automakers?
Audi e-tron electric SUVs tell owners they need an oil change
Feb. 11th 2020 An oil change is one of several maintenance items that
electric vehicle owners don't have to worry about. So it's rather surprising
that Audi ...
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Pizza-toting robots: US lets Nuro deploy driverless delivery vehicles
February 6, ... 1st-of-its-kind approval, US federal agency on Feb 6 gave
permission for autonomous vehicle startup Nuro ... to deploy up to 5,000
low-speed electric delivery vehicles without human controls like mirrors and
steering wheels... Nuro's self-driving vehicle 'R2' carrying bags of
groceries ...
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https://electriccarsreport.com/2020/02/entry-level-audi-e-tron-50-quattro-on-sale-in-the-uk/
Entry level Audi e-tron 50 quattro on sale in the UK
February 13, 2020 ... the e-tron 50, which is now available for UK ordering
priced from £59,900 OTR ... WLTP-ratified range of up to 190 miles and
30-minute charging ...
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https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/the-tiny-cybertruk-is-called-nude-elon-couldnt-use-that-name.183975/
The tiny cybertruk is called "nude". Elon couldn't use that name.
February 2, 2020 Can you imagine how much trouble Elon would have been in
if he called one of his cars "Nude" like this electric car? ...
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http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVs-have-more-space-2work-w-Ford-frunk-tailgate-party-trick-tp4696399.html
EVs have more space 2work w/> Ford frunk= tailgate-party trick
Electric-car frunks: Bonus space or wasted opportunity?
February 9, 2020 One of the real eye-openers with electric vehicles can be
how much more space there is to work with. Without the hulking internal
combustion engine, the big ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: CircleK .no EVSE station rep QnA
https://www.petrolplaza.com/news/24085 Interview with Circle K Norway: "It's difficult to develop a model for the EV industry" February 10, 2020 Oscar Smith Diamante [images https://www.petrolplaza.com/media/cache/620/bundles/app/images/24085/5e4141c247647.jpg CircleK .eu rep https://www.petrolplaza.com/media/cache/620/bundles/app/images/24085/5e4141c249a53.jpg CircleK .no EVSE station https://www.petrolplaza.com/media/cache/620/bundles/app/images/24085/5e4141c24bcd1.jpg indoor CircleK EVSE ] Q- What effect will electric vehicles have in traditional petrol stations? What is the best business model for EV chargers? We sat down with Håkon Stiksrud, Head of E-mobility at Circle K Europe, to learn how the global fuel retailer is using Norway as an experiment. A- Global fuel retailer Circle K sees Norway as the laboratory for electric vehicle (EV) charging. “Here we can understand how to become relevant to the EV driver and how to make a profitable business model out of it,” says Håkon Stiksrud, Head of E-mobility at Circle K Europe. EV penetration in Norway is quite unique – last year EVs made up 56% of all new car sales, up from 31% in 2018. In addition, Couche-Tard (Circle K) is the only global fuel retailer with operations in Norway. That is an advantage that they want to leverage to get ahead of the EV charging game. “That's the objective - to learn in Norway and bring the knowledge to other territories.” Q- What is the current status of your expansion into EV charging? A- We have just above 400 fast chargers on our sites in Norway. Around 100 of those are Circle K branded and operated. While the remaining 300 are with partners like Tesla, Ionity and Grønn Kontakt, a local charging company that was our first partner. When we stepped up our focus on EV charging a year and a half ago, we started with around 125 charge points at our sites. We have tripled the size of our charging network since then. The target is to have 500 before the summer. Q- As you mentioned, Circle K currently has the two models in its network (company operated chargers and others operated by partners). Going forward do you see one clear model? A- This is a question we are asking ourselves and that we would like to answer through our Norwegian experience. The answer is not clear yet. There are advantages and disadvantages to both systems. Strategically, it is a benefit to be present in the larger part of the value chain. Charging also needs to fit in with the rest of the company structure. But right now we are working with both models to figure out which is one is more beneficial. Q- Norway is a very progressive country when it comes to the transition to a greener society. However, did you meet any resistance from your own franchises when you came up with this model? A- The reception has been overwhelmingly positive from our store operators because, when you reach the level of penetration we have in Norway with EVs, this can be a major traffic driver and it is also a competitive advantage – being out there before our competition. We are capturing EV drivers that could instead go to other places. Store operators are happy as it improves store traffic. Q- Rapid chargers require a large cost of installation and one of the key issues is getting that investment back. From Circle K’s perspective, how do you see this issue? A- It is difficult to develop a model for this industry. The reason is that it is a new sector, we don't know the customer price sensitivity and we don't have a detailed understanding of the costs (the development of electricity prices, for example). It is highly variable between countries and even regions within countries. It will probably develop when the usage of the grid goes up. We think it is going to be profitable but how much - that's difficult to tell. Q- The same way we see regular and renewable liquid fuel at the pump station in Europe, will we also see “green electricity chargers” and “regular electricity chargers”? A- I strongly believe that is should be green electricity always. We are moving to electricity for a bigger reason - the environment and reducing the effect of climate change. Most consumers in Norway are concerned that the electricity should be green. In other markets where prices may have more disparity it could be different. Q- What percentage of the electricity that you provide at your stations is green? A- It is almost all green as most of the energy produced in Norway is hydroelectric. We are working to ensure that it's 100% green at our stations. Q- Electric vehicles do not perform as well in extreme weather conditions, as it could be the cold winter of Norway A- Driving distances obviously go down when it is cold. That's a known fact. You could say that the range of EVs, although still lower, is sufficient to facilitate the migration from combustion engine to EV. The development of new EVs is about to eliminate this problem, when the range surpasses 300
[EVDL] Porsche Taycan 93kWh EV review on motorweek.org
% Below is the text from motorweek's review of the Taycan Turbo S EV and one ota TV listing for the SF-CA PBS station. Other PBS stations might also be broadcasting the show, explore https://www.google.com/search?q=motorweek+Episode+3924 IMO, the review shows motorweek is including more EVs, but they are still not-EV-drivers ... Porsche is not the only automaker going 800V packs (see links below). Actually they 800V systems were touted at EVS.org/edta/electricdrive.org shows way back in the 2000's. But now that 300+mi range is where the range bar has been set, higher pack voltages allow for faster charging of high kWh packs. -MW wasted time talking about Mission E, and mpge values, when they should have otten dow to the nitty gritty of range between models. The cheaper 4s has the most range. -MW supported Porsche's use of Turbo naming as their norm, even though the EV has no turbo-mech, see https://www.google.com/search?q=taycan+turbo+musk http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-130k-Porsche-s-turbo-less-Taycan-Turbo-performance-EV-tp4692356.html -MW showed way too many shots of the EV's active rear spoiler when really it is useless as it only raises up 2 inches. The EV's price could have been lower just by making the rear design in the up position with out the silly motorized control. And an added amplified interor e-motor sound is also dumb. -MW didn't grasp the regen/freewheeling EVs use as they disparagingly said: 'off the throttle it still wants to surge on' = MW is still EV clueless. See below ... % https://www.motorweek.org/reviews/road_tests/2020-porsche-taycan-turbo-s/ Road Tests Episode 3924 [images https://www.motorweek.org/images/made/images/road_tests/2020_porsche_taycan_turbo_S_1_638_359_80.jpg https://www.motorweek.org/images/road_tests/2020_porsche_taycan_turbo_S_3.jpg https://www.motorweek.org/images/road_tests/2020_porsche_taycan_turbo_S_4.jpg https://www.motorweek.org/images/road_tests/2020_porsche_taycan_turbo_S_2.jpg ] Being the proud performance-oriented brand that they are, Porsche could only sit back and watch tesla parade around at ludicrous speed for so long. Time for them to enter the full-EV business in a big way, a way that only Porsche can. So let’s head out onto the track with the Taycan Turbo S. There are many thoughts that go through your head when you enter a race track property behind the wheel of a high performance car. Usually, “where am I going to plug this thing in?” is not one of them. But, here we are at Roebling Road Raceway near Savannah, Georgia with the all-electric 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Battery recharging aside, track time in the Taycan, quickly reveals a very familiar feel. But before we get too far, we need to better inform you of what exactly it is we’re driving here. The Porsche EV journey of course, started with the Mission E Concept of 2015. And over these last 5-years, Porsche has assembled the crème de la crème of electrified automotive performance sedans. Powertrain setup is not that unique from other EVs; two-motor arrangement, one up front, one in rear, providing all-wheel-drive with up to 670-horsepower in the Taycan Turbo. This Turbo S cranks things up to 750-horsepower, with 774 lb-ft. of available torque. That’s right, Turbo has become more of a model name in the Porsche world, not so much a descriptor of what’s under the hood; so using the name here is not that much of a stretch. There is some uniqueness with the Taycan; as it is the first EV to operate on an 800-volt system, which allows you to get to 80% charge in as little as 22 ½ minutes. And, there’s a 2-speed transmission on the rear axle; providing ultimate acceleration when launching, and higher efficiency when cruising. 93-kWh of battery capacity, delivers 192-miles of range; the standard Taycan Turbo just over 200. Slightly less if you’re doing ¼-mile runs like this. The Turbo S launches with a sheer brutality that makes the Nissan GT-R seem tame. Power delivery is just relentless. It feels like you’ve just left the line, when you glance down and your already approaching triple digits, after clearing 60 in 2.8-seconds. No gears to change, no tach to monitor, just hold on for dear life as you finish the ¼ in 10.9-seconds at 129 miles-per-hour. There is some sound enhancement in the cabin, but it’s not fake vroom, vroom engine noises you’re hearing; rather the actual sound of the electric motors amplified. We were divided on its merits; some thought it sounded cool, others said they would prefer silence. Regardless, metal pushing through wind is all bystanders can hear. Now, back to that familiar Porsche feel. Yes, amazingly, despite the length and weight of the Taycan, somehow the experience behind the wheel is not that different from a 911. Sure, you do feel the heft in turns, and sometimes when you let off the throttle it still wants to surge on; but the enormous and standard Ceramic Composite
[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200220
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-e-Powered-in-tandem-Airstream-Trailers-Save-energy-tp4696427.html
EVLN: e-Powered in-tandem Airstream Trailers> Save$ energy
Airstream Is Developing Electric Powered Trailers To Help You Save Fuel
2/8/2020 ... they're now looking at developing an electric drivetrain into a
camper, allowing extra driving force; basically assisting the engine of the
car it's attached to ...
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EVLN: (leaked) Fisker e-truck Alaska> (Henrik's butt-dial? tweet)
Henrik Fisker Teases, or Accidentally Posts, Upcoming Alaska Electric Truck
February 12, 2020 Henrik Fisker took the post and image down with the note
"Sorry mistake: ... Henrik Fisker Teases, or Accidentally Posts, Upcoming
Alaska Electric Truck ... ...
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Audi e-Tron Range Effectively Halved by 4,000-pound Trailer
February 15, 2020 Audi engaged in a publicity stunt this week to prove
electric vehicles can be legitimate workhorses, capable of towing sizable
items long distances without issue ...
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https://www.opb.org/news/article/electric-vehicles-rebate-low-income-oregon/
Oregon's EV Rebate Program Running Again For Lower-Income Car Buyers
Feb. 10, 2020 The wait for electric vehicle rebates is over for lower
income Oregonians, now that the state is once again processing applications
for $2,500 subsidies on the ...
(Houston, we have Domino's pizza delivery-bots)
https://www.motormoutharabia.com/2020/02/09/nuro-r2-ai-ev-robot-uae/
Robot pizza delivery is now a thing
2020-02-09 If you live in Houston, Texas, you can get your Domino's pizza
delivered by a robot, EV, AI and all… Artificial intelligence can finally
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Sutto6 auton ice-rink resurfacer> $aves-time= better than Zamboni (v)
Move over, Zamboni. Minnesota brothers say they’ve invented a better ice
resurfacer.
February 8, 2020 After eight years of work, $2.5 million of investment and
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[EVDL] EVLN: e-Powered in-tandem Airstream Trailers> Save$ energy
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/airstream-is-developing-electric-powered-trailers-to-help-you-save-fuel/ar-BBZMTPs
Airstream Is Developing Electric Powered Trailers To Help You Save Fuel
2/8/2020 Nico Ylanan
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An electric powered trailer will work in tandem with your vehicle.
For those who want to travel the roads and want that bit of adventure, a
trailer attached to a capable vehicle is the best way to start camping out
under the stars with all the comforts of a home. Sure, there are those who
would rather invest in a full-sized, fully mobile motorhome, but for those
who want just a quick escape with relatively accessible options in cost and
size, a trailer towed option is the best bet. And for those who go the
trailer route, it's no secret that the added weight and less than stellar
aerodynamic properties of their towed campers affects fuel consumption and
driving dynamics considerably. Airstream, an iconic name in the camper home
industry, is looking to do something about that.
In a recent interview with the guys over at the Road Show by CNET,
Airstream's Vice President of Product Development and Engineering, McKay
Featherstone, said that the brand is focusing on the idea of freedom and
range. "If you're going to tow something long-distance, range is critical,"
says Featherstone. Having already worked on a Smart RV app that lets you
monitor different stats on your Airstream and even control things like
lighting and heating, they're now looking at developing an electric
drivetrain into a camper, allowing extra driving force; basically assisting
the engine of the car it's attached to.
Retro Looks With All The Comforts Of A Modern Home ...
Of course, there would have to be a way for the vehicle and trailer to
communicate properly in order to determine the amount of power needed for
optimum forward motion, not to mention making sure that the trailer doesn't
keep pushing up against the car that's towing. Right now, there isn't an
interface that does that, aside from the usual connector to power things
like brake lights and indicators. Looking way ahead, Airstream also
envisions a fully-autonomous camper, one that can basically get you to your
desired destination on its own. "Here's an Airstream vehicle, it's
autonomous, it powers itself, you go to bed at night and you wake up and
you're at Yosemite. That vision is pretty far off, but that is the dream."
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Audi e-Tron Range Effectively Halved by 4,000-pound Trailer
February 15, 2020 Audi engaged in a publicity stunt this week to prove
electric vehicles can be legitimate workhorses, capable of towing sizable
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[EVDL] EVLN: (leaked) Fisker e-truck Alaska> (Henrik's butt-dial? tweet)
https://autos.yahoo.com/henrik-fisker-teases-accidentally-posts-204400419.html
Henrik Fisker Teases, or Accidentally Posts, Upcoming Alaska Electric Truck
February 12, 2020 Sebastian Blanco Car and Driver
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- With a simple tweet, we learned about a new Fisker model. Then it was
deleted.
- Details are limited to what we can see in the picture, and Fisker won’t
even confirm the name of the truck.
- This is just the latest in a growing field of plug-in pick ups, which is
going to have options from startup and traditional automakers.
With just three words, another pick-up truck seems to have entered the
electric fray. Henrik Fisker, the CEO of Fisker, Inc. tweeted out and then
quickly deleted an image of a new truck called the Alaska with the words
“Electric pick up!” earlier today.
This is the first time any mention of such a vehicle has been made public,
and Fisker's response to multiple people who responded to his tweet only
added to the mystery. In each case, all he said was, “Sorry mistake: will
delete.” A Fisker spokesperson confirmed to Car and Driver that the tweet
was unintentionally sent by Henrik and was quickly deleted.
“We can’t confirm the model or name of a vehicle that may have been seen in
the Tweet,” the spokesperson said, “We can, however, confirm that Fisker
Inc. is indeed working on a modular electric vehicle platform that may
underpin several different affordable EV models in the future.”
However the image came to our attention, the Alaska truck looks like it is
ready for adventure with an almost comically wide stance enhanced by even
wider tires. Unsurprising for a Fisker design, the Alaska’s rear features
strong vertical and horizontal design lines and the name appears in all caps
across the back. Thin taillights and red accents enhance the feel that this
is an electric truck.
Exactly when Fisker might officially reveal its electric truck is something
we can speculate about. The company says that it will bring the Fisker Ocean
electric luxury SUV to Geneva (no mention of the Alaska), which leaves the
New York or Detroit Auto Shows as the next most likely locations to pull the
wraps off. Of course, Fisker could host its own reveal on its own timetable
or just throw the information up on Twitter one day, as well.
The electric-truck category is rapidly filling up with offerings from
automotive startups. The Tesla Cybertruck, the Rivian R1T, the Bollinger B2
and the just-announced Nikola Badger are all garnering attention and
pre-orders as we wait for them to actually arrive. That’s not all that the
Alaska could one day compete against, since traditional OEMs are not sitting
this fight out. GM is reviving the Hummer nameplate for an all-electric
model and Ford is already pulling the hype train for its all-electric F-150.
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Feb. 10, 2020 The wait for electric vehicle rebates is over for lower
income Oregonians, now that the state is once again processing applications
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[EVDL] EVLN: Taycan Turbo S> Top Gear Track Tested
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/top-gears-chris-harris-tests-porsche-taycan-turbo-s-on-the-track/ar-BBZN4ED
Top Gear's Chris Harris Tests Porsche Taycan Turbo S On the Track
2/8/2020 Andrei Nedelea
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Porsche Taycan Turbo S EV Top Gear Chris Harris
]
The Taycan is one of the hottest all-electric performance cars currently out
and while other journalists have had a chance to test out its handling, I’m
pretty sure many were reserving final judgment after hearing the verdict
from Mr. Harris. The Turbo S will be featured on Top Gear this Sunday, but
if you just can’t wait until then, the a preview excerpt has been uploaded
on the official YouTube channel ...
Harris does several fast starts in the Taycan Turbo S, pointing out that the
761 horsepower electric sedan can do this repeatedly, without requiring a
cooldown period. He the proceeds to drive it around the well known Top Gear
track set up around the Dunsfold aerodrome in Surrey, in the United Kingdom.
And while he does appreciate its grip and handling poise, especially
considering the car’s weight, he does get its tail out on a few smoky corner
exits, building anticipation to watch the full feature when the next episode
of Top Gear airs tomorrow. I don’t think, however, that its segment on the
show will feature a range test, since it’s all about seeing how fast it goes
and how well it steers and stops, but we have you covered on that.
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We Evaluate Porsche Taycan's Unique Regenerative Braking System
2/8/2020 Porsche's implementation of the regenerative braking system for
the Taycan is different than the systems on other electric ... the lift-off
regeneration is extremely mild, but the brake pedal regeneration is very
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[EVDL] EVLN: Modded Tesla-3 EV's Tsukuba Circuit .jp 1:04.730 Lap Time (v)
https://www.thedrive.com/news/32199/modded-tesla-model-3-almost-matches-mclaren-f1s-tsukuba-circuit-lap-time
Modded Tesla Model 3 Almost Matches McLaren F1's Tsukuba Circuit Lap Time
February 13, 2020 James Gilboy
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Tesla Model 3 Vs McLaren F1 at Tsukuba in Japan!
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The track-spec Tesla is just a tenth of a second slower—despite a light
drizzle and an amateur driver.
It's a great achievement for a car to be in any way comparable to the
vaunted McLaren F1, arguably still the greatest road car ever made some two
decades later. That's why it's important that the F1's time recorded around
Tsukuba Circuit in Japan was almost equaled by a car from the 21st century,
one that cost less than a hundredth what you'd pay for an F1 today and runs
on pure electricity. That car? A heavily modified Tesla Model 3.
Said Tesla is the property of American YouTuber Erik Strait, who posts under
the name DÆrik. Strait tossed practically the entire catalog of Tesla
specialist Unplugged Performance at his Model 3. It features fully
adjustable suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, functional carbon fiber aero
elements, and 20-inch forged wheels wrapped in 305-section Michelin Pilot
Sport Cup 2 tires—factory equipment on the Porsche 918 Spyder.
Eager to pit his Model 3 against some of the world's premier racetracks,
Strait collaborated with a Japanese Tesla club [
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] to send his car to Tsukuba Circuit, where the Tesla ran about 20 laps on
Jan. 22. On that date, a non-pro driver familiar with Tsukuba braved slick
conditions to clock a lap time of 1:04.730 in the modified EV. As Strait
points out, that's scarcely a tenth off the 1:04.62 recorded by a McLaren F1
in a December 1994 episode of Best Motoring. Said lap can be found at 15:30
into the video ...
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18 Pics That Paint Tesla (And Other Electric Cars) In A Different Light
Feb 11, 2020 ... S3XY, etron=turd, wood-fire Easter-egg, Bolt RV, My Little
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[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200222
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EVLN: Taycan Turbo S> Top Gear Track Tested
Top Gear's Chris Harris Tests Porsche Taycan Turbo S On the Track
Feb 8, 2020 - Chirs Harris gets the Porsche Taycan Turbo S sideways for its
feature in ...
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EVLN: Modded Tesla-3 EV's Tsukuba Circuit .jp 1:04.730 Lap Time (v)
Modded Tesla Model 3 Almost Matches McLaren F1's Tsukuba Circuit Lap Time
February 13, 2020 ... Japanese Tesla club sent his EV to Tsukuba Circuit,
where the Tesla ran about 20 laps on Jan. 22 ... a non-pro driver ... braved
slick conditions to clock a lap time of 1:04.730 in the modified EV ...
https://api.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Model-3-Lap-Time-Hero.jpg
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We Evaluate Porsche Taycan's Unique Regenerative Braking System
2/8/2020 Porsche's implementation of the regenerative braking system for
the Taycan is different than the systems on other electric ... the lift-off
regeneration is extremely mild, but the brake pedal regeneration is very
strong ... Taycan has four regenerative braking settings ...
https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAHMKag.img
https://www.thethings.com/pics-that-paint-tesla-and-other-electric-cars-in-a-different-light/
18 Pics That Paint Tesla (And Other Electric Cars) In A Different Light
Feb 11, 2020 ... S3XY, etron=turd, wood-fire Easter-egg, Bolt RV, My Little
Pony painted Leaf, farting Tesla, +more
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryannkeller/2020/02/10/general-motors-gets-it-right-with-electric-hummer/#1945950cb6e2
General Motors Gets It Right With Electric Hummer
Feb 10, 2020 ... Hummer ice was hardly a success story for GM. The brand
never made a profit for the company; had ridiculously poor fuel economy,
which made it a target for environmentalists; and saw its sales collapse ...
EVs leave you with the same feeling you got when your mother told you to eat
something because it was good for you ...
https://www.google.com/search?q=electric+hummer
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https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/02/survey-shows-young-people-more-excited-about-gmc-hummer-ev-than-baby-boomers/
Survey Shows Young People More Excited About GMC Hummer EV Than Baby Boomers
Feb 12, 2020 Of those, 49 percent said that they were “excited” about the
GMC Hummer EV ... GMC Hummer EV will make its debut on May 20th, 2020 ...
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/GMC-e-Hummer-makes-EVs-absurd-imperfect-kW-guzzlers-tp4696406.html
GMC e-Hummer makes EVs absurd imperfect kW-guzzlers
An electric Hummer means ‘watt guzzlers’ are here. That’s a good thing
February 11, 2020 To the green crowd that has championed electric vehicles
for decades ... EVs have evolved from curiosities to common sightings, we’ve
finally found a way to make them absurd ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: Rivian-Lincoln hearse> tasteful Green funerals
https://jalopnik.com/its-time-for-hearses-to-go-electric-1841556909 It's Time For Hearses To Go Electric February 9, 2020 Max Finkel [image / ason Torchinsky / Jalopnik https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_1600/qqrkynbrvqt0ximx9u9x.png Rivian hearse ] Green funerals are becoming rather fashionable these days, with options like urns that grow into trees and biodegradable caskets becoming increasingly popular. But what about getting to the graveside? My humble suggestion is that hearses go electric. It actually makes a lot of sense. The truth is, I can’t think of a use case better than hearses for EVs. Sure, England was ahead of the curve with their slow, quiet electric milk delivery vehicles, milk floats, and that was a really revolutionary back in 1889, but milk is heavy, much heavier than an occupied casket, and the somber mood of funeral duty is exactly where a near-silent, smooth-driving, zero-emissions vehicle would fit the bill. But there’s another reason that we ought to consider electric vehicles for funerary duty: the models we in America have become used to seeing as hearses are no more. The goofy Ford Flex-based Lincoln MKT bowed out in 2018 and we lost the Cadillac XTS last year. These two cars never looked particularly graceful with extended vinyl coachwork and mock landau bars fitted to already bulbous and ungainly bodies, but they were suited to the task because their front-wheel-drive layout made modifying them rather simple. With less mechanicals in the way, coachbuilders were able to make the changes necessary to prepare them for work without much difficulty. Was it as simple as working on Cadillac’s old heavy-duty body-on-frame Commercial Chassis? No, but in terms of modern vehicles, it was probably the best they had to work with amongst the offerings of the domestic high-end brands. But with those models gone, it’s time to consider a new basis for funeral cars, and I’m thinking that they should go electric for several good reasons. I already mentioned the quietness of electric vehicles. Of course, the Cadillacs and Lincolns that have long been the mainstays of the funeral coach industry have always had a reputation for smooth and sedate driving characteristics, but the gearless and immediate torque delivery of electric motors will beat a slow-revving V8 or V6 for smoothness and silence any day. Why stick with good when you could do better? It’s your loved one’s last ride, after all. Then there’s how hearses are used. Traveling from funeral homes to nearby cemeteries, hearses don’t see a ton of mileage and what distance they do see is typically at low speed in funeral processions. Slow-moving traffic for short distances? Can you think of a more appropriate use for EVs? Of course, I’m not the first to think of this idea. A now-closed coachbuilder in the Netherlands marketed a Tesla Model S-based hearse a few years back, though its window-sided design would have looked a little out of place among the more traditional models we see over on this side of the Atlantic. Someone built a hearse out of a Nissan Leaf too, but honestly, it doesn’t look quite as reverent as I’d really like. I’m sure you’ll agree. But those weren’t even the first electric hearses. Not by a long shot. Shortly after those milk floats hit the road in Great Britain, the Waverly Carriage Company displayed the first one at nearly 109 years ago to the day at the 1911 Chicago Commerical Automobile Show. That was during the first electric vehicle craze, before internal combustion grabbed the market and wouldn’t let go. More than a century later, it seems like we’re finally ready to give the electric hearse another look. So what EVs am I thinking of? Well, seeing as hearses have tended to be based on larger luxury cars and with good reason, particularly Lincolns and Cadillacs, I think our best bet right now (or at least when production starts) is probably going to come from Rivian. We could wait until the luxury electric pickup and SUV maker finally drops its collaboration with Lincoln, but I think the standard Rivian R1S SUV would be more than appropriate to start. With ample space in the back for a casket, the Rivian will likely be plenty suited to the task. It might have a higher load floor than an XTS or. MKT-based hearse, but with a slide-out tray like most hearses are already fitted with, I’m pretty sure pallbearers will be up to the task of moving caskets in and out with ease. Then there’s the price point. Rivian says their SUV will cost around (or slightly under) $60,000 stock. A nearly-new XTS-based hearse goes for around $80,000 with around 10,000 miles on the odometer. My feeling is that an EV conversion would be no more expensive to buy and likely much cheaper to own for funeral homes. When the average cost of a funeral is in excess of $10,000, keeping these costs down is not unimportant. So, while a Rivian (or Rivian-Lincoln) hearse might not be
[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200221
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EVLN: Alstom li-ion e-train on Chemnitz-Leipzig line r:120km ts:160kph
Alstom To Deliver Its First Battery Electric Trains
Feb 08, 2020 The three-car-trains will be 56 metres long and equipped with
150 seats ... Alstom has tailored the Coradia range to operate ... the
Chemnitz-Leipzig line without any sacrifice in performance or comfort ...
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EVLN: Rivian-Lincoln hearse> tasteful Green funerals
February 9, 2020 ... it’s time to consider a new basis for funeral cars ...
they should go electric for several good reasons ... Traveling from funeral
homes to nearby cemeteries, hearses don’t see a ton of mileage ... typically
at low speed in funeral processions. Slow-moving traffic for short
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The Quasar home EV charger can power your car and your house
2020/01/08 ... the Quasar system from Wallbox can push power both ways,
either into the vehicle or back into the base station and onto the local
utility grid. And now coming to .us ...
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How road operators can support EV uptake
2020/02/11 Other core actions include developing universal standard signage
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Cutting the Cord with Wireless Charging
Jan 31, 2020 ... current transfers wirelessly from the plate or pad to the
vehicle ...
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Tuck that EVSE cord so .uk EV-drivers don't get sued
Council confirms electric car owners at fault should injury occur as a
result of charging cords
February 10, 2020 Wandsworth Council have confirmed that the owners of
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[EVDL] EVLN: 45' BYD C10MS 77seat double-decker e-bus r:230mi ts:65mph
https://www.businessinsider.com/byd-fully-electric-45-foot-long-double-decker-motorcoach-2020-2
The largest electric coach bus in the US is this 45-foot long double decker
that can seat 77 and go 230 miles on a single charge
Feb 13, 2020 Brittany Chang
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The bus has a maximum range of 230 miles and can seat 77 people.
Its creator also claims it can be used for public transit.
BYD has created a 45-foot electric double-decker coach bus that has a range
of 230 miles, model number C10MS.
The zero-emissions double-decker known C10MS was unveiled at the United
Motorcoach Assocation's expo in Nashville, Tennessee, according to Inside
EVs. The company is now introducing it to the US market.
Founded in 1995, the Chinese company claims the C10MS is the biggest
electric vehicle manufacturer in the world for three years now. It builds
the bus in its 450,000-square-foot factory in China and maintains its North
American branch in Los Angeles.
BYD also has a full line of products besides its electric double-decker
buses. Its product and concept arsenal also includes non-double decker
motorcoaches, semi-truck cabs, garbage trucks, forklifts, energy storage
units, taxis, and skyrails, all fully electric.
Keep scrolling to take a look inside:
BYD claims this is the largest electric coach currently on the road and also
has the possibility to be used as public transit.
It can seat up to 77 people and has two wheelchair-optimized spots.
The bus uses iron-phosphate batteries that are non-toxic and safe "in the
most extreme conditions," according to BYD. Because the coach runs on
electric motors, there are no emissions or air pollution.
It also allows the coach to be cheaper to maintain and own than a bus that
runs on diesel or compressed natural gas, according to its maker.
The double-decker is 45 feet long, 8.47 feet wide, and 13.35 feet tall.
The coach can hit 65 mph and has a range of 230 miles, which is just 20
miles fewer than Lordstown Motor's upcoming electric pickup truck. It also
has a turning radius of less than 49 feet.
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45' Double Decker Electric Bus - BYD USA
en.byd.com ... Creating no air pollution and using quiet electric motors,
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Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Are Just Around The Corner
Feb 10, 2020 On a sunny, 60 degree Friday afternoon in February, I strolled
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[EVDL] EVLN: Alstom li-ion e-train on Chemnitz-Leipzig line r:120km ts:160kph
https://insideevs.com/news/397585/alstom-first-battery-electric-trains/ Alstom To Deliver Its First Battery Electric Trains Feb 08, 2020 Mark Kane [image https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/VmNZz/s3/alstom-signs-first-contract-for-battery-electric-regional-trains-in-germany.jpg Alstom e-train ] Electrification of trains takes on a new form - battery-electric versions can now replace diesel series-hybrids. Alstom announced this month its first contract for battery-electric regional trains in Germany for the Leipzig-Chemnitz route, which requires the train to cover 80 km (50 miles) of non-electrified track. The company will deliver 11 Coradia Continental BEMU trains starting from 2023, which will be ready for the job, driving on its own power or using catenary to recharge. The deal, including maintenance until 2032, is worth approximately €100 million ($109 million). "The new trains will enter service in 2023. They will be built at Alstom's German site of Salzgitter, in Lower Saxony. The battery traction sub-system is designed and supplied by Alstom’s traction centre of excellence in Tarbes." See also This Rolls-Royce Train Can Operate Under Battery Power Alone [ https://insideevs.com/news/339903/this-rolls-royce-train-can-operate-under-battery-power-alone/ ] Bombardier Introduces Talent 3 Battery-Operated Train [ https://insideevs.com/news/339847/bombardier-introduces-talent-3-battery-operated-train/ ] Alstom didn't reveal the battery capacity, but we guess it must be at least a few hundred kWh for the 80 km (50 miles) range in a worst-case scenario (even after 10 years). The maximum configuration is for 120 km (75 miles). "The Coradia Continental BEMU trains will be similar to those already in service on the Dresden, Riesa and Zwickau routes. The main difference: they will also have high-performance batteries on the roof. The train, based on the proven Coradia Continental, builds on Alstom’s long experience in battery traction, gained with the Coradia iLint, Citadis trams and the Prima H3 locomotive." Alstom Coradia Continental BEMU specs: three-car-train, 56 meters long, equipped with 150 seats range under battery power of up to 120 km (75 miles) top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph) ... "Alstom’s Coradia range allows operators and transport authorities to offer their passengers regional trains that meet their needs and expectations, while demonstrating exemplary reliability and cost-effectiveness. Alstom has tailored the Coradia range to operate with all available emission-free power systems, from electric to battery-electric ... -press release- Alstom signs first contract for battery-electric regional trains in Germany A complete range of emission-free traction drives 5 February 2020 – Alstom will manufacture, deliver and maintain until 2032 eleven Coradia Continental battery-electric trains for regional traffic on the Leipzig-Chemnitz route on behalf of VMS (Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen) and with the support of ZVNL (Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig), the two authorities responsible for this line. The contract is worth approximately €100 million. Following this order, Alstom offers all types of traction systems on the market as well as the full range of emission-free drives, from efficient electric motors to ... advanced battery traction. In 2014, Alstom had previously signed a contract with VMS for the delivery of 29 Coradia Continental electric regional trains (EMU). In order to bridge the 80 kilometres of non-electrified line between the cities of Chemnitz and Leipzig, the authority requested a battery-electric version (BEMU). The new trains will enter service in 2023. They will be built at Alstom's German site of Salzgitter, in Lower Saxony. The battery traction sub-system is designed and supplied by Alstom’s traction centre of excellence in Tarbes. “We are immensely proud to be providing the responsible authorities with a sustainable and perfectly-suited solution. Today, Alstom stands apart in being able to offer any form of emission-free traction currently on the market built into a proven solution. As a responsible company, Alstom has an intense focus on sustainable mobility, offering the best-fitting solutions that make it not only possible, but also cost-effective and attractive,” says Gian Luca Erbacci, Senior Vice President of Alstom Europe. The Coradia Continental BEMU trains will be similar to those already in service on the Dresden, Riesa and Zwickau routes. The main difference: they will also have high-performance batteries on the roof. The train, based on the proven Coradia Continental, builds on Alstom’s long experience in battery traction, gained with the Coradia iLint, Citadis trams and the Prima H3 locomotive. The Coradia Continental BEMU has a range of up to 120 kilometres and can be operated under catenary as well as on non-electrified sections. The three-car-trains will be 56 metres long and equipped with 150 seats. They
[EVDL] EVLN: Naio .fr auton farm EVs pick weeds crops> farmworker shortage (v)
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/02/11/agriculture-naio-weed-picking-robot-autonomous-farming/
In the near future, robot farm vehicles will pick weeds, too
Feb 11th 2020 Sven Gustafson
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Naïo Technologies DINO, autonomous mechanical weeding robot
flash
autom green house crop picking e-bot
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French company Naio Technologies is already testing its autonomous vehicles
in California
For all the talk about self-driving cars taking over our roads and literally
relegating human drivers to the back seat, it’s in the ancient practice of
agriculture where autonomous, artificial intelligence vehicles seem destined
to go into service first. The latest evidence? Weed-killing robots.
A French company called Naïo Technologies has developed three different
robot electric vehicles capable of removing weeds from row crops, tackling
the two-headed farming quagmires of high costs for removing weeds and
persistent shortages of laborers willing to actually do it. And it’s coming
to the U.S. In addition to having around 150 robots in use in Canada, Europe
and Japan, Naïo has begun testing its autonomous weeders at 15 different
commercial farms in California, Modern Farmer reports. The company last
month said it had raised €14 million (about $15.29 million), which it’s
using in part to push into the U.S. market.
“Our weeding robots respect both the environment and man,” spokeswoman
Anouck Lefebvre tells Modern Farmer. “They provide a solution to tackle
farmworker shortages, reduce the strenuous physical workload of hand
weeding, and limit the use of chemical weed killers.”
It’s hardly the only company working on autonomous weed-killing technology.
Ag giant John Deere in 2017 splashed out $305 million to acquire a Silicon
Valley startup that developed a precision herbicide-spraying robot called
Lettuce Bot, while a San Francisco company called FarmWise Labs, which has
developed an orange robot weed-picker that resembles a tank, told Digital
Trends it has raised $14.5 million in venture funding.
The technology bodes well for a less chemical-intensive future of farming,
with the prospect of disrupting Big Ag. A study by UC Davis found that
hand-weeding costs about $300 per acre, while the pesticide, herbicide and
genetically modified seed market that depends on farmers dousing fields
indiscriminately with chemicals is estimated to be worth $100 billion.
Naïo has developed three different weed-picking robots: the lightweight Oz,
designed for small farms and greenhouses; Ted, a hooped vehicle for
vineyards that is already in use in southern France; and Dino, the flagship
vehicle designed to tackle weeds on large-scale vegetable farms. All combine
precision GPS navigation, mechanical weeding arms that use machine learning
to identify weeds, and the ability to map out crops and send data to
farmers. They also feature nifty tank-turning capability to make U-turns in
tight spaces.
The smallest model, the Oz, relies on four, 110-watt electric motors and
either 24-volt lead or higher-range lithium batteries, while Dino relies on
lithium batteries and four electric motors, with a top speed of about 2.5
mph, a run time of up to eight hours and the touted ability to cover up to
12 acres per day.
Naïo tells Modern Farmer it plans to open a center in California later this
year to store, maintain and market its robots, with a commercial launch
expected stateside later this year as well. All this technology predictably
isn’t cheap — the Dino runs about $220,000 — but Naïo envisions renting them
to farmers or helping them on financing options. Trials in the U.S. have
reportedly generated promising results.
It’s difficult to say which company will be first to market with
self-driving weed-pickers, but it seems safe to say that their day is coming
soon.
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EVLN: kubota.com auton e-Tractor concept comes to the farm
Feb 03 2020
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Electric vehicles to take center stage at World Ag Expo
February 6, 2020 ... World Ag Expo in Tulare-CA ... 3 e-tractors & 2
electric forklifts will be on display at the world’s largest agricultural
trade show ... Fremont-CA based Monarch Tractor, was named one of the top-10
new products being introduced at this year’s Ag Expo ...
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EVLN: 45' BYD C10MS 77seat double-decker e-bus r:230mi ts:65mph
The largest electric coach bus in the US is this 45-foot long double decker
that can seat 77 and go 230 miles on a single charge
Feb 13, 2020 The zero-emissions double-decker BYD C10MS was unveiled at the
United Motorcoach Assocation's expo in Nashville, Tennessee ...
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EVLN: Naio .fr auton farm EVs pick weeds crops> farmworker shortage
(v)
In the near future, robot farm vehicles will pick weeds, too
Feb 11th 2020 Naio Tech. is testing its autonomous vehicles in CA ... has 3
different robot EVs capable of tackling the two-headed farming quagmires of
high costs for removing row crops weeds ... persistent shortages of laborers
willing to do it ...
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Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Are Just Around The Corner
Feb 10, 2020 On a sunny, 60 degree Friday afternoon in February, I strolled
through the manufacturing facility of San Diego-based Envision Solar — a
walk that transformed ...
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https://thebusinessjournal.com/sun-powered-vehicles-to-take-center-stage-at-world-ag-expo/
Electric vehicles to take center stage at World Ag Expo
February 6, 2020 ... World Ag Expo in Tulare-CA ... 3 e-tractors & 2
electric forklifts will be on display at the world’s largest agricultural
trade show ... Fremont-CA based Monarch Tractor, was named one of the top-10
new products being introduced at this year’s Ag Expo ...
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/10904797/switchin-electric-car-save-fuel-costs/
CHARGE UP Switching to an electric car could save you £41,000 in fuel costs
over your lifetime
6 Feb 2020 DRIVERS could save more than £40,000 by switching to an
electric car, a new investigation has revealed. It comes after Prime
Minister Boris Johnston ...
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EV fleets> less maintenance , more efficient than ice
How to prepare your fleet for electric vehicles
Feb 06, 2020 ... an increased amount of organizations have prioritized
environmental sustainability, particularly through the adoption of electric
vehicles ...
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http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Direct-EV-sales4-Coloradans-SB167-a-seamless-experience-tp4696493.html
EVLN: Direct EV sales4 Coloradans> SB167= a seamless experience
Electric-vehicle makers want to sell directly to Coloradans. Dealers say
that’s a “solution in search of a problem.”
2020/02/17 The wave of new electric vehicles from auto manufacturers
combined with new EV-friendly policies has Colorado prepping for what it
hopes will be significant ...
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http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Porsche-offensive-our-EV-can-beat-up-your-EV-e-Macan-tp4696494.html
EVLN: Porsche' offensive> (our EV can beat up your EV), e-Macan
Porsche Engineer: Our EV Tech Is Even More Advanced Than Taycan
Feb 12, 2020 ... Porsche is preparing an electric model offensive: it is
believed it will have an all-electric Macan-equivalent model on sale by 2022
... taken w/ a grain of salt ...
https://youtu.be/MlI1_P8V5dA
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https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/02/11/bmw-wont-force-customers-to-buy-electric-vehicles/
BMW won't force customers to buy electric vehicles
2020/02/11 ... allowing customers to choose either a combustion engine,
plug-in hybrid, or fully electric vehicle. We are not choosing one
technology over the other because we agree the customer would like all the
powertrain options available. We are going to offer customers the power of
choice to choose the powertrain that they want ...
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https://www.timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2020-02-06-citron-wants-to-cross-the-sahara-with-electric-vehicles/
Citroën wants to cross the Sahara with electric vehicles
06 February 2020 Citroën has announced that it will embark on a new
crossing of the Sahara, 100 years after its first expedition in Africa. The
latest challenge for the French ...
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https://cleantechnica.com/2020/02/19/bloombergnef-lithium-ion-battery-cell-densities-have-almost-tripled-since-2010/
BloombergNEF: Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Densities Have Almost Tripled Since
2010
February 19th, 2020 ... As density improves, the same 100 kWh pack gets
lighter. Lighter battery packs translate to lower freight and handling
expenses throughout the supply chain, further lowering the cost of the
battery ... BloombergNEF estimates there to be almost 1,000,000 EV charging
points ...
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Nanoscale molecular view of a li-ion battery-life's 1st hours
Scientists learn more about the first hours of a lithium-ion battery's life
07-Feb-2020 New technology enables nanoscale molecular view of
self-assembling gateway structure within ... The first hours of a
lithium-ion battery's life largely determine just how well it will perform
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[EVDL] EVLN: Porsche' offensive> (our EV can beat up your EV), e-Macan
( My EV-Engr-Dad can beat up your EV-Engr-Dad )
https://insideevs.com/news/398301/porsche-holding-back-from-taycan/
Porsche Engineer: Our EV Tech Is Even More Advanced Than Taycan
Feb 12, 2020 Andrei Nedelea
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hris Harris on... the Porsche Taycan | Top Gear: Series 28
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What is Porsche keeping from us?
The Porsche Taycan was recently featured on Top Gear where Chris Harris
found it remarkably compelling as an all-electric sports sedan. He argues
that it is the most fun to drive vehicle of its type, but he also lets slip
that he knows Porsche is not showcasing all that it can do with EVs.
This isn’t really something you think about when looking at the Taycan (and
reading its specs), but Harris mentions that there was a Porsche engineer
present while they were shooting its segment for the show. This engineer is
the one who told him Porsche’s EV tech is even more advanced ...
But what could he mean by that? We know, for instance, that Porsche owns
15.5 percent of Rimac Automobili, the Croatian company that builds EV
supercars. Rimac is expected to start deliveries of its C_Two all-electric
hypercar this year, and that’s a very exciting prospect because it has a
claimed total power output of 1,888 horsepower, a sprint time from
standstill to sixty in under two seconds and a top speed of 415 km/h (258
mph).
The C Two’s range is a claimed 650 km (400 miles) thanks to a beefy 120 kWh
battery pack. All these numbers are very impressive, but they are currently
the reserve of the most expensive of electric vehicles - Rimac intends to
build 150 examples priced at €1.8-million ($1.96-million).
The Porsche engineer that Harris mentions may have been referring to tech
being reserved for the all-electric hypercar that allegedly uses Rimac
know-how and is believed to be currently in development; it is expected to
be revealed in 2025. He could also be referring to future electrified
supercars - it’s been said that some of the brand’s core models may be
replaced by all-electric cars.
Porsche is preparing an electric model offensive: it is believed it will
have an all-electric Macan-equivalent model on sale by 2022. The rumor mill
has even churned out reports that when the time will come for the
manufacturer to replace the current 718 Cayman and Boxster models, their
replacement will also be an EV, although we’re taking this one with a grain
of salt.
But if the Taycan is any indication of future Porsche EVs, then we’re very
excited to see what the automaker comes up with.
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Citroën wants to cross the Sahara with electric vehicles
06 February 2020 Citroën has announced that it will embark on a new
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latest challenge for the French ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: hack/crack/jailbreak EV Software Updates that remove features
https://observer.com/2020/02/tesla-software-updates-jailbreak/ Tesla Jailbreaking: How to Combat Software Updates That Are Removing Car Features 02/13/20 Harmon Leon [image https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/Tesla-jailbreak-autopilot-software-update.jpg Tesla videos https://youtu.be/TmajXC5H9RI Tesla Model S Yellow Screen https://youtu.be/DJ7bL0fl9bQ Here’s What The Latest Tesla Software Update Does and How it Previews The Future Of Driving! ] Numerous used Tesla owners have experienced certain vehicle features vanish—despite having paid for them. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Know what Tesla is doing now? The company can remotely remove features on their used cars… without having contact with said car. Ugh. Similar to a smartphone update, as Tesla features move from hardware to software, later software updates can remove certain car options from used vehicles ... Oh Elon Musk, must you try my patience? According to Jalopnik, numerous used Tesla owners have experienced certain vehicle features vanishing—basically, at the click of a mouse. No muss. No fuss. No more specified auto software for which they thought they had paid. To be more specific, Jalopnik cited an owner who purchased a 2017 Tesla Model S directly from the company at an auction. The Model S suffered from the noted issue of yellowing screen border on its in-car screen. This defect allowed the electric vehicle (EV) to be auctioned due to the California Lemon Law buyback. The story should have a happy ending, if it stops there, but there’s more… The Model S was rigged with such options as Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self Driving Capability, both totaled at $8,000. But after the car was purchased, Tesla did a remote “audit” of these software features, updating the car’s software to the latest version and removing the two $8,000 options. To recap, these features were included in the Model S at purchase, but when the software was updated—poof!—they were gone. Yes, I know, it’s enough to make anyone scream like Charlton Heston at the very end of the original Planet of the Apes movie. Features on a previously purchased car were suddenly no longer available—even though they were included in the original price. And further, Tesla told the customer that if he wanted these features back, he would have to pay an additional $8,000. Tesla’s official customer support response read: Tesla has recent identified instances of customers being incorrectly configured for Autopilot versions that they did not pay for. Since, there was an audit done to correct these instances. Your vehicle is one of the vehicles that was incorrectly configured for Autopilot. We looked back at your purchase history and unfortunately Full-Self Driving was not a feature that you had paid for. We apologize for the confusion. If you are still interested in having those additional features, we can begin the process to purchase the upgrade. Because of this maddening automotive catch-22, owners are taking matters into their own hands (i.e., jailbreaking their Teslas) to get the features they feel are rightfully theirs, and were paid for, in the first place. Phil Sadow, an independent Tesla repair professional, told Motherboard, “As far as I am concerned removing a paid-for feature, regardless of the state of the car, is theft. It’s as if a bunch of guys show up in a van and take your upgraded 20? wheels. Just because it’s software, it’s no different.” Makes sense to me. And Tesla might be the only car company that remotely disables certain performance features via software updates. I don’t own a Tesla, but I recently updated my operating system on my iMac and was so annoyed that the latest version of iTunes no longer has an internet radio feature. Sure, that’s not $8,000 in EV car options, but I can still feel the pain (sort of). To give you a full visual, here’s what the typical Tesla software update looks like—when you would find your options removed. In response, it’s becoming more common to circumvent dealing directly with Tesla; instead, many Tesla owners who’ve found themselves in this predicament have turned to specialists, such as Sadow, to jailbreak the car’s software and restore the features they expected when they bought their vehicles. One drawback: jailbreaking Tesla software voids the warranty on authorized used car sales, which could cost the owner a few thousand bucks down the road. Boo. Despite this catch when it comes to resale, specialists like Sadow are fighting the good fight and doing their best to keep the playing field fair for used Tesla owners. [© observer.com] + https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-batteries-vertical-integration-proven-right/ Tesla's focus on batteries is being proven right, and other EV makers are paying the price February 12, 2020 Teslas stand tall among their rivals in the EV marketplace today primarily due to their efficiency and range, and this is made possible by the company's battery ...
[EVDL] EVLN: (spied) Mustang Mach-E progress> not a compliance EV (v)
https://electrek.co/2020/02/07/exclusive-fords-ev-product-chief-reveals-updates-on-mustang-mach-e-progress/amp/ Exclusive: Ford’s EV product chief reveals updates on Mustang Mach-E progress Feb. 7th 2020 Bradley Berman [images https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/Mustang-MAch-E-transport-3000.jpg Ford Mustang Mach-E Transport A truck this week hauls three Ford Mustang Mach-E test cars through Missouri and Illinois https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/focus-bev-2-1000.jpg screengrab from a Ford video shows what it might have looked like https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/21_FRD_MCH_48108-e1574056503471.jpg video (dated) https://youtu.be/KOu_gOI9u88 https://electrek.co/2019/11/21/ford-film-sell-electric-mustang-to-mustang-fans/ ] Ford has been relatively quiet about the Mustang Mach-E since it’s unveiling in LA in November. So Electrek met with Darren Palmer, the product chief for Ford EVs, to learn where things stand. Palmer said that the Mach-E is “close to sign-off” for vehicle engineering. And he confirmed that Ford will hit the 300-mile range target for the long-range version. Palmer also revealed that the company has allowed a few Mustang enthusiasts to take it for a drive. And he talked about how Ford’s EV team is already looking ahead at future electric models, which sounds like an all-electric Explorer or Escape could be in the works. Palmer called the Ford Mustang Mach-E the first “highly aspirational $35,000 electric SUV.” He recounted the story of when the executive team in late 2018 tore up plans for what Palmer described as a “Focus BEV, Version Two.” The group, surrounding a full clay mockup of that electric Focus built on a new EV platform, realized that the design lacked passion. At that point, it was already conceived as a crossover. “We need to make cars that people really want – not a compliance car, or a car you only buy for eco.” “It has to be aspirational. You gotta want it.” ... Scrapped Ford Focus BEV version two That’s when Ford settled on the idea to use its most iconic nameplates for EVs: Mustang, F-150, and the Transit delivery vehicle for Europe. In each case, Palmer wants the EV version to “amplify” the best attributes of that model, for example, for performance or towing. We challenged Palmer if Ford has enough of those iconic models to create a showroom full of EVs. He replied: “We’re planning for the future when we will create a whole lineup of products that will amplify the best thing about that segment. We will keep moving forward. More, more, more.” “I don’t think it’s big secret we’re going to look at SUVs, where we were strong, that it would be the next area we’re working on.” That sounds promising for high-volume EV production. And it hints at the possibility of an all-electric Explorer (or maybe an Escape) in the works. A truck this week hauls three Ford Mustang Mach-E test cars through Missouri and Illinois. A truck this week hauls three Ford Mustang Mach-E test cars through Missouri and Illinois. Each EV needs a 300-mile version Palmer explained that customer focus groups revealed that EV buyers want a 300-mile version. Hitting that number, he said, is an important strategy for converting gas-car owners to electric. “They need a three [at the front of the range number]. It makes them feel comfortable and they might want to use it as a primary car. It’s becoming viable now.” He confirmed that 80% of Mustang Mach-E pre-orders are for the long-range model, promising up to 300 miles. Of course, the lower-cost Mach-E versions, and those offering all-wheel-drive, will have between 210 and 270 miles. But Ford believes that a 300-mile version has to be available for those who want it. Even though Mach-E range numbers are not yet confirmed EPA figures, Palmer is confident that Ford will hit the mark. “We’re developing to EPA standards, so we expect to get the range that we set.” “We are seeing test vehicles achieving the range we set as a target. So that’s good.” Long-range is part of the equation, according to Palmer. But the Mach-E also needs a level of performance expected from the Mustang brand. He emphasized that only perhaps 1% or 2% of American consumers have so far driven a high-performance electric vehicle. Converting Mustang buyers Palmer said the team has been spending time showing the Mach-E to Mustang clubs and hard-core enthusiasts. He told us that “a few people” have driven it. “A lot of them are not experienced with electric. So when they drive it, they go, ‘Wow, I didn’t expect that kind of performance and instant instantaneous torque and feel.’” “So they come in with one impression and leave saying, ‘I want one of those.’” What’s somewhat surprising is that those same legacy Mustang drivers want their friends and neighbors to know that they are going electric. According to Palmer, those Mach-E buyers want a grille that looks
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EVLN: hack/crack/jailbreak EV Software Updates that remove features
Tesla Jailbreaking: How to Combat Software Updates That Are Removing Car
Features
02/13/20 The Model S suffered from the noted issue of yellowing screen
border on its in-car screen. This defect allowed the electric vehicle (EV)
to be auctioned due to the California Lemon Law buyback ...
https://youtu.be/TmajXC5H9RI
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-spied-Mustang-Mach-E-progress-not-a-compliance-EV-v-tp4696497.html
EVLN: (spied) Mustang Mach-E progress> not a compliance EV (v)
Exclusive: Ford’s EV product chief reveals updates on Mustang Mach-E
progress
Feb. 7th 2020 ... the Ford Mustang Mach-E the first “highly aspirational
$35,000 electric SUV” ... truck this week hauls three Ford Mustang Mach-E
test cars through MO & IL ...
https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/Mustang-MAch-E-transport-3000.jpg
+
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-batteries-vertical-integration-proven-right/
Tesla's focus on batteries is being proven right, and other EV makers are
paying the price
February 12, 2020 Teslas stand tall among their rivals in the EV
marketplace today primarily due to their efficiency and range, and this is
made possible by the company's battery ...
https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/tesla-battery-production-scaled-e1580157447851.jpg
(note it sez: how Europe is EV far-ahead of the U.S. ... )
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/02/13/ford-mustang-mach-e-european-launch/
Ford will launch Mustang Mach-E simultaneously in U.S. and Europe
Feb 13th 2020 It’s a reflection of how far ahead Europe is of the U.S. in
terms of adopting electric and electrified vehicles, due in part ...
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-eu-2035-ice-sale-ban-is-pushing-public2-search4-EVs-tp4696345.html
https://electrek.co/2020/02/13/tesla-owner-model-x-saved-life-crash-down-hill/
Tesla owner says Model X saved his life after crash down
a hill
2020/02/13 A Tesla Model X owner says that his electric SUV saved his life
after he veered off the road and the car automatically applied the brakes as
he was going down a ...
https://twitter.com/TonsOfFun111/status/1224214552843128832
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Flamed-charred-after-Tesla-EV-hits-Sutton-MA-tree-humans-got-out-tp4696409.html
Flamed after Tesla EV hits Sutton-MA tree> humans got out
Tesla in fiery crash in Sutton
Feb 9, 2020 Police are investigating a fiery crash on Lincoln Road
involving a Tesla that apparently struck a tree before igniting. The crash
happened at about 5:35 p.m. Sunday, and the road was closed for about three
hours between Judith Circle and Stone School, police said. Photographs show
... ...
https://media.nbcboston.com/2019/09/Teslafire.jpg
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[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200229
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-35k-Leaf-pack-fickle-Nissan-can-be-EV-unfriendly-tp4696512.html
EVLN: $35k Leaf pack?!? = fickle Nissan can be EV-unfriendly
Nissan Is Charging $35,000 For LEAF Batteries In The Virgin Islands
2/13/2020 ... Virgin Islands are the perfect place for EVs ... When
customers complained about the prices for Nissan LEAF battery pack ... Our
parent supplier is in Puerto Rico – Motoramber – and they are a subsidiary
of Nissan Mexico ...
https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBZYeGf.img
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EVLN: (spied w/ camo) Hyundai 45 EV production hatchback
Hyundai 45 EV production hatchback spied for the first time
Feb 12, 2020 Last fall, Hyundai celebrated the 45th anniversary of its
original concept car ... It's also sporting different wheels than the
concept, but they're still faceted and geometric to fit the theme. Hyundai
gave ...
https://media.zenfs.com/en/autoblog_50/d234aebbee8ca0468dc0826121532225
+
https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1127098_lucid-air-electric-sedan-won-t-use-a-huge-battery-for-400-mile-tesla-rivaling-range
Lucid Air electric sedan won’t use a huge battery for 400-mile
Tesla-rivaling range
February 13, 2020 ... company ground to a halt from 2017 until last spring,
when a new round of funding from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund
kicked in ... switched from induction motors to permanent-magnet motors. And
they’ve increased the voltage from the previous 400 volts ...
https://images.hgmsites.net/hug/lucid-air_100614933_h.jpg
(20 e-boats for Bruges .be romantic canal rides)
https://www.wearecentralpa.com/weather/weather-headlines/eco-friendly-love-in-belgiums-most-romantic-city/
Eco-friendly love in Belgium’s most romantic city
Feb 13, 2020 ... Every 2 months another boat will be replaced by an electric
boat ... need 3 years ... all the boats are going to be electric,” ... are
powered by lithium super B batteries and cost 280,000 euros (305,000
dollars) each ... (video flash)
(Fire spurred EV-hater replies to bash electric cars)
https://in.mashable.com/tech/11586/its-not-just-electric-vehicles-gas-cars-catch-on-fire-too
It's Not Just Electric Vehicles. Gas Cars Catch On Fire,
Too!
2020-02-20 .. reignited misplaced fears that electric vehicles are prone to
bursting into flames ... it's important to understand that ICE also burst
into flames ... 11 times more likely ... 5,020 gas station fires per year
from 2004 to 2008 ... fires aren't just a problem for electric vehicles ...
https://sm.mashable.com/t/mashable_in/feature/i/its-not-ju/its-not-just-electric-vehicles-gas-cars-catch-on-fire-too_umzj.960.jpg
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Both-Taycan-home-garage-burnt-crisp-no-injures-v-tp4696480.html
Both Taycan burnt-crisp> no-injures (v)
Brand new Taycan, Porsche's first electric vehicle, goes up in flames -
destroys garage it was parked in too...
February 20, 2020 ... caught fire and was burnt to a crisp in Florida while
it was parked in a residential garage. The fire totally ...
https://youtu.be/dJ-inHgc8-E
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[EVDL] TN Local pick-up only: GE E20 Electric Mower
(for those that need help finding it: )
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General Electric E20 Electric Mower
Item Information Condition:Used Price: US $1,750.00
Shipping: for local pickup only (no shipping).
Item location: Jacksboro, Tennessee, United States
Ships to: Local pick-up only
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Other Electric Mowers 4sale
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[EVDL] EVLN: (spied w/ camo) Hyundai 45 EV production hatchback
https://www.yahoo.com/now/hyundai-45-ev-production-hatchback-154800339.html
Hyundai 45 EV production hatchback spied for the first time
February 12, 2020 Joel Stocksdale Autoblog
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Last fall, Hyundai celebrated the 45th anniversary of its original concept
car with another concept, the Hyundai 45 EV [
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/09/10/hyundai-45-ev-concept-frankfurt/
]. It blended the angular Giugiaro-penned lines of that Pony Coupe concept
with the company's early Pony hatchback production car [
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/09/10/hyundai-45-ev-concept-design-frankfurt/
]. The result was a crisp, retro hatchback design, though with few details
to suggest an upcoming model. But one of our spy photographers discovered
that there's definitely a production version coming.
This 45 prototype certainly carries the spirit of its concept progenitor.
Despite the camouflage, the front fascia has the same angular grille and
sunken-in headlights. The profile has the crisp angles and forward-leaning
rear hatch. It has clearly been tweaked for reality, though. The glass area
is much larger, and the body does appear to have been smoothed out somewhat.
We can't tell if the 45-degree character lines from the concept made the
transition to production because of the side coverings. It's also sporting
different wheels than the concept, but they're still faceted and geometric
to fit the theme.
Hyundai gave next to no specifications for the Frankfurt concept car except
that it's electric with batteries in the floor. That certainly matches the
layout of many modern EVs. We wouldn't be surprised if the 45 borrows the
big 64-kWh battery pack from the Kona Electric [
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/02/13/2019-hyundai-kona-electric-drivers-notes-review/
] along with its 201-horsepower front electric motor. Our spy photographer
suggests that a rear motor for all-wheel drive could be in the cards, but we
can't tell for sure from these photos. If it does have that option, it will
be a first for Hyundai, which has only offered front-drive, single-motor EVs
up to this point. We can at least see that this 45 prototype has independent
rear suspension. And based on this prototype, the 45 looks pretty much
finished, so we expect to see it fully revealed sometime this year.
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Eco-friendly love in Belgium’s most romantic city
Feb 13, 2020 ... Every 2 months another boat will be replaced by an electric
boat ... need 3 years ... all the boats are going to be electric,” ... are
powered by lithium super B batteries and cost 280,000 euros (305,000
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EVLN: Kathmandu-made bamboo cargo/taxi (Habre Eco) e-trike
Bamboo electric bike is designed for Kathmandu locals and tourists
February 20, 2020 ... deliveries around the city and act as a sort of
tuk-tuk-like taxi to transport tourists looking to ...
https://inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2020/02/Bamboo-Bike-ft.jpg
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Zero-Labs-converted-electric-Ford-Bronco-tp4696516.html
EVLN: Zero Labs' converted electric Ford Bronco
Driving Zero Labs' electric Ford Bronco
2020-02-22 ... CEO and founder of Zero Labs Classic Electric Vehicles, is on
a roll, and it's hard ... holding a cup of coffee the size of a fire
extinguisher… this is peak California.
https://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_1280w/public/images/big-read/2020/02/271c37ac4218737af9891de8ebb9b612/broncobig.jpg
+ (auton e-tuk taxi trial)
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-02-18/Live-Thailand-gets-driverless-tuk-tuk-taxis-on-trial-run-ObS4W14YDK/index.html
Live: Thailand gets driverless tuk-tuk taxis on trial run
A public-private partnership conducted trials with electric autonomous
vehicles, based on Asia's iconic tuk-tuk taxis. One day your car ride home
might have no one at the wheel! ...
https://news.cgtn.com/news/314d444e3463544f3567444f304d7a4d7749444f31457a6333566d54/img/4c716acb427b437bbcdc6d5747857de4/4c716acb427b437bbcdc6d5747857de4.jpg
(DIY conversion: Radio Flyer Tesla-S shell on e-gokart frame)
https://hackaday.com/2020/02/22/fun-size-tesla-might-be-the-worlds-smallest/
Fun-Size Tesla Might Be The World’s Smallest
2020-02-22 This bite-size version of the Tesla Model S ... is based around
a Radio Flyer replica of the electric sedan ...
https://youtu.be/Bwa17pGT_D0
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/19/germans-divided-plans-tesla-electric-car-factory-environmentalists-tree-felling
Germans divided over plans for Tesla electric car factory.
16 Feb 2020 ... German court orders Tesla to stop felling trees for
Gigafactory ... Logs are piled up using a tree excavator at the site. About
92 hectares of pine trees must be cleared to make way for the factory ...
https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/c8ea2f3f8ca986d1e67d7f3f6de5d822d5fa55f4/0_179_4838_2904/master/4838.jpg?width=620=85=format=max=ef36800153baa760b6f4cd0c6caea9eb
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Tesla-de-gigafactory-resumes-move-wildlife-use-less-water-tp4696486.html
Tesla .de gigafactory resumes> move wildlife, use less water
Tesla Gets Go-Ahead to Resume Clearing Forest in Germany
February 20, 2020 ... A Berlin-Brandenburg court on Thursday ruled that
Tesla can resume ... has overcome a legal roadblock ... throwing out
environmental group complaint ... Musk eased water usage concerns at the
plant ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: Towable .fr battery-tender(trailer) boosts EV's range
https://evbite.com/french-startup-offers-towable-ev-battery-to-quell-range-anxiety/ French Startup Offers Towable EV Battery to Quell Range Anxiety February 19, 2020 Denis Gurskiy [image https://evbite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EP-Tender-Towable-EV-Battery.jpg EP-Tender-Towable ] Range anxiety is and will continue to be, a large hurdle for consumers to overcome if they want to get an electric car. Aside from the standard solutions of just putting larger batteries in cars or having more stations available, French startup EP Tender is going with a different solution. The company is looking to bring a rentable and towable EV battery. What does someone with a gasoline-powered car bring with them if they are worried that there won’t be any gas stations at their destination? Gas cans. Unfortunately at this point, there is not anything analogous in the EV world. The space that a backup battery would take would be much larger than your simple everyday gas cans. However, EP Tender CEO Jean-Baptiste Segard believes that he is on to something that could give EV owners the same peace of mind, stating: “We are solving the issue of making EVs which are affordable convenient on long distances,” As you can imagine, the ‘Battery Tender’ as its called, hooks on to the back of your EV as a precautionary backup in case you run out of juice in the middle of nowhere without a charging station in sight. The current battery tender has a capacity of 36.5 kWh but the company hopes to reach a capacity of 60 kWh within the next year, more than doubling the total battery capacity of something like the Renault ZOE. EP Tender is taking an interesting approach in having their towable EV battery be available for rent. There are many EVs sold that have a perfectly adequate range for city driving but would require a lot of stops if you wanted to go out on a road trip. With the battery tender, it would allow these people to comfortable buy their relatively low ranged electric cars and not worry about how little range it has in the context of road trips. EP Tender is envisioning a maximum rental cost of about $37 for the trailer. The company states that each trailer will cost about $11,000 and that a profit can be made by 2024 with 60,000 customers renting 4,150 towable EV batteries. Of course, not every EV has available tow hooks, especially the small Renault ZOEs and Nissan LEAFs of the world which EP Tender is presumably targeting with this product. The company states that they can retrofit a towbar and connectors for about $650. Overall the idea sounds interesting, but there are many hurdles considering the timeline of the product. Namely, will this product be necessary in five years? Electric cars continue to be released with larger batteries and longer ranges. Electric car charging station infrastructure will continue to expand, and who knows how abundant they’ll be in five years. The product can make sense for those people who have an EV with a range of less than 200 miles, but how many of those cars will be on the road in five years? New EVs will all have adequate ranges and I am skeptical that there will be a large market for used Nissan LEAFs. Report this ad Until we get batteries so energy-dense that a gas can sized battery can recharge an electric car, I don’t know of the success of any ‘spare batteries’ that come to market ... [© evbite.com] https://www.carsuk.net/is-your-electric-car-giving-you-range-anxiety-you-need-a-battery-trailer/ Is your ELECTRIC car giving you range anxiety? You need a Battery Trailer. February 21, 2020 Range anxiety in electric cars still exists, despite the constantly growing EV charging network ... It seems likely a similar ... https://www.carsuk.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Renault-Zoe-EP-Tender.jpg https://europe.autonews.com/blogs/french-startup-uses-battery-trailers-cure-ev-range-angst French startup uses battery trailers to cure EV range angst February 19, 2020 Nick Gibbs [image https://s3-prod-europe.autonews.com/s3fs-public/styles/width_792/public/EV%20trailer%20web.jpg EP Tender says it is in talks with Renault and PSA to factory fit the necessary tow bar and connectors to their EVs ] Customers who want to buy an electric car face the dilemma of either paying more to have a big battery pack and a long range or being forced to charge up their EVs more often. Paris-based start-up EP Tender believes it has eliminated the need to choose between cost and range. It's plan? Battery trailers. "We are solving the issue of making EVs which are affordable convenient on long distances," CEO Jean-Baptiste Segard said. EP Tender is named after small tender boats that service big ships. The company wants to locate compounds of rentable trailers on major holiday routes. EV drivers will pull up, wait for the trailer to autonomously hook to the back of the car, and then benefit from an extra 60 kilowatt-hours of battery power to take them to their destination or the
[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200228
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EVLN: Iran-made Khodro RANA 30kWh EV unveiled r:220km
Iran Khodro unveils first version of electric car: RANA
02/19/20 The Iran Khodro Compnay (IKCO), the largest carmaker in Iran, has
unveiled a first electric car that could reach mass production in two years
time ... -kilowatt-hour battery pack for a 220-kilometer trip ...
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http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Towable-fr-battery-tender-trailer-boosts-EV-s-range-tp4696510.html
EVLN: Towable .fr battery-tender(trailer) boosts EV's range
French Startup Offers Towable EV Battery to Quell Range Anxiety
February 19, 2020 Overall the idea sounds interesting, but there are many
hurdles considering the ... Electric car charging station infrastructure
will continue to expand, and who ...
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https://electrek.co/2020/02/20/xpeng-second-ev-p7-wraps-up-performance-test-under-icy-30o/
Xpeng's second EV P7 wraps up performance test under icy -30º
2020/02/20 The next Xpeng EV has successfully finalized its icy weather
performance testing. The Xpeng P7 finished testing its performance in -30º
temperatures at the ...
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https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a30871285/electric-pickup-trucks/
There Are Already Way Too Many Electric Pickup Trucks.
Feb 11, 2020 Despite ... will unlock room for six new nameplates. ... The
best-selling vehicle in the world offering an all-electric variant will ...
And Rivian's investments from Amazon and Ford shows that the company has a
future ...
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e-tron EV tows 4k-lb trailer 504mi @60mph to Fully Charged LIVE Austin-TX
Audi e-tron brings the first modern electric vehicle to ‘Fully Charged LIVE’
February 13, 2020 The Audi e-tron EV demonstrated ... towed 4,000lb.
trailer, utilizing 150 kW fast-chargers ... recharging 80% ... in 30 minutes
... delivering ... to “Fully Charged LIVE” Circuit of The Americas COTA in
Austin-TX ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: Zero Labs' converted electric Ford Bronco
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/big-reads/driving-zero-labs-electric-ford-bronco Driving Zero Labs' electric Ford Bronco 2020-02-22 Tom Ford [images / Rowan Horncastle https://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_1280w/public/images/big-read/2020/02/271c37ac4218737af9891de8ebb9b612/broncobig.jpg https://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/styles/fit_1960x1102/public/images/big-read/carousel/2020/02/8d6073a3d4a05f2e6f19dd935290433a/rh_zerolabsbronco_quickedit_36.jpg https://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/styles/fit_1960x1102/public/images/inline-galleries/2020/02/0d73fd235beda1d91e2b254495b3ef58/rh_zerolabsbronco_quickedit_30.jpg ] A classic American 4x4 with zero emissions and Rolls-Royce build quality? What next? Vegan pork? “Road” is a mite generous as a description, really. It’s a rocky vein sketched lightly across the ankles of a small-ish mountain. A carriageway busy with everything but traffic, all dust and rocks, and brush that grumpily scrapes itself up out of the dirt as if angry about its own existence. The sun is starting its low pass, which means this vintage Ford Bronco is chased by a blocky shadow a millisecond in second place the whole way, a silhouette softened by the light trail of dust we’re ploughing in our wake as we climb. We crawl over rocks in low-range, picking lightly at the trail, gently pulling ourselves ever higher until the view reveals itself and we pull to a stop, absorbing the view like taking in a breath, a view painted in muted watercolours across the horizon. It’s a scene that could be pulled from the Sixties, given the age of the car we’re driving. Except when you listen, and look closer. Because one, the Bronco is near silent, even when it’s moving, and two, if you spare this Ford any more than a cursory glance, you’ll realise that this car is the same as a Sixties Bronco in the same way that a cat is a horse. Same basic design architecture, wildly different outcome. It goes deeper than the modern paint. Or the millimetric carbon-fibre panel gaps that are decidedly unBronco in both material and finish. The re-made body that soothes away some of the original Bronco’s more awkward production necessities. It goes further than the hardcore and respected Currie Enterprises differentials you can see peeping out from underneath the car front and back, or the Fox Racing suspension that you glimpse. Further even than an interior that you could happily mount on a wall as modern art: floating centre console modelled on an Eames chair, manual gearstick as tactile a piece of engineering as you could hope for. Because this is a Zero Labs Ford Bronco. It is different because it is re-engineered from the ground up. And it is silent because it is electric. Heresy? Depends on your point of view. Because Zero Labs is currently knocking out fully electric, heavy-restomod classic Ford Broncos, neatly plaiting two of the hottest trends in automotive into a vehicle that’s about as on-trend as it’s possible to get without involving a vegan Kardashian wearing nothing but a pair of Yeezys. And without spoiling the end of the story too much, it is utterly, completely beguiling. To explain why, it’s probably best to start at the beginning. With Adam. But not that one. “You have to look at the future as if it’s already happened. Your unconscious doesn’t recognise time. You can’t be anchored in the present. I have to believe this has already happened… that this Bronco is already the past. Hope isn’t how ‘it’ happens. You have to live in the future.” Rewind to several hours earlier, and Adam Roe, CEO and founder of Zero Labs Classic Electric Vehicles, is on a roll, and it’s hard to decide whether he’s a genius, or intriguingly insane. Maybe it’s the jet lag, but I stare glassily, aiming for thoughtful and knowing, coming up somewhere on the far side of looking like I’ve turned up to a battle of wits unarmed. Smile flickering off and on like vintage neon, Roe gestures expansively at Zero Labs’ new manufacturing facility next door to Elon Musk’s Space X in Los Angeles, and asks, seemingly unsure, “But it’s cool though, right?” Yes, it’s cool. But this, I realise as a lady called Kaylee glides past on a longboard, holding a cup of coffee the size of a fire extinguisher… this is peak California. And it’s not just the inter-room commuting equipment. The energy here is tangible. You can taste the optimism on the back of your throat, feel it leaking out from the people, the place. It’s as warming as the Californian sunshine doing its best to jam itself through the office window. It’s incredible and slightly… weird. Or maybe, y’know, jet lag. My eyes keep wandering to the matte grey Bronco lurking 30ft away. It certainly looks the part, and I’m hoping against hope that this isn’t some cobbled-together Instagram-pretty facade. I can feel myself getting drawn into the Zero Labs enthusiasm, and it’s going to be a killer if the car is rubbish. It doesn’t help that I
[EVDL] EVLN: Iran-made Khodro RANA 30kWh EV unveiled r:220km
http://www.payvand.com/news/20/feb/1039.html
Iran Khodro unveils first version of electric car: RANA
02/19/20 Press TV
[image / Islamic Republic News Agency
http://www.payvand.com/news/20/feb/Iran-electric-car-Rana.jpg
Iran Khodro's Electric Car RANA
]
The Iran Khodro Compnay (IKCO), the largest carmaker in Iran, has unveiled a
first electric car that could reach mass production in two years time. A
report by the IRNA agency on Tuesday said that the Electric RANA, a sedan
which bears the name of one of the recent models of IKCO, is equipped with a
special engine that is designed by a subsidiary of the company.
The report said the car would rely on a 30-kilowatt-hour battery pack for a
220-kilometer trip, saying the battery, fitted underneath the body of the
car, would add an extra 100 kilograms to the weight of the vehicle.
The engine used in the car, a product of the Irankhodro Powertrain Company
(IPCO), would be capable of producing 90 kilowatts of power and 220 newton
meters of torque, said the report.
Technicians and engineers in the subsidiary firm carried out the design and
calibration for more than 50 percent of the parts in the Electric RANA, it
said.
IRNA said the car, unveiled on the sidelines of an event on internal
combustion engines in Tehran, is planned to reach mass production in 2022.
[© payvand.com]
https://www.google.com/search?q=Khodro+RANA
search on Khodro RANA
https://www.google.com/search?q=Khodro+Electric+RANA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_Khodro
Iran Khodro ... branded as IKCO, is an Iranian automaker headquartered in
Tehran ... The word khodro ... means "automobile" in Persian, hence Iran
Khodro means "Iran Automobile" ... An electric version of Soren was produced
in 2010. The electric Samand can travel 200-km before it needs recharging
...
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Xpeng's second EV P7 wraps up performance test under icy -30º
2020/02/20 The next Xpeng EV has successfully finalized its icy weather
performance testing. The Xpeng P7 finished testing its performance in -30º
temperatures at the ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: $35k Leaf pack?!? = fickle Nissan can be EV-unfriendly
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/nissan-is-charging-2435000-for-leaf-batteries-in-the-virgin-islands/ar-BBZYeGH Nissan Is Charging $35,000 For LEAF Batteries In The Virgin Islands 2/13/2020 Gustavo Henrique Ruffo [images https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBZYeGf.img Check How Much Nissan Is Charging For Battery Replacements In Portugal And Australia https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBZYgDi.img https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBZYdcn.img Rivian Episode One - The Climb https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBZYgDB.img https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBZY8Md.img a red car parked on the side of a road: Nissan LEAF https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBXAjO3.img pack ] Does the company really want current EV owners to just throw them away? When customers complained about the prices for Nissan LEAF battery pack replacements [ https://insideevs.com/news/379055/nissan-3-euros-leaf-battery/ ], that was something natural. After all, no one buys a car and throws it in the garbage bin if anything fails. Adrien E. Austin is a different case. He is the Nissan EV dealer at the US Virgin Islands and is concerned about his customers. If they need a battery pack replacement, Nissan will charge them $35,636.36 for a new one. This is probably a world record. The €30,000 would be equivalent to $32,616 at the current exchange rate, much less than Austin will have to charge any of his clients in need of a new battery pack. How Much Does The Powertrain Represent Out Of Total Cost For An EV? [ https://insideevs.com/features/396979/how-much-powertrain-cost-ev/ ] Peugeot Ion Replacement Battery Pack May Cost €23,335.53: Say What? [ https://insideevs.com/news/384368/buy-ev-dump-it-peugeot-ion/ ] Let him introduce himself to you. “I’m a local business owner in the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas. Born and raised here. I’m an entrepreneur, local economist, and community leader. I’ve begun and born the burden of education here in the VI regarding EVs. I started the only EV dealership so as to provide the support my community members need to try to invest in new technology. We’ve been hit by the strongest storms – Irma and Maria – in recorded history in 2017 and are still recovering. We were out of power for 6 months, longer than Puerto Rico. Transporting energy to areas in need with EVs was a very clever solution for me and my staff using inverters of the 12V system to keep food cold and provide supplies for children and those in need. We are 1/3 in poverty so the struggle is very real after a natural disaster.” Austin thinks the Virgin Islands are the perfect place for EVs. “In a 13-mile island, there is zero range anxiety. EVs provide savings, safety, and longevity. We have a new governor, one talking about EVs for all government officials. The cost to operate ICE vehicles here is higher than anywhere in the world due to shipping and wear and tear. Therefore EVs offer the highest savings per miles saved! Especially with solar power!” Nissan was not necessarily the first option, but it was one that seemed to fit quite well. “I’ve tried to talk to Tesla but their hair is on fire and they never respond… They will never set up an outpost here. We are too small and they don’t believe in local partners. I’m in talks with Rivian to hope they see the big picture about investing in developing, showcases markets rebuilding from the perils of global warming – but they are also very busy.” That was how Austin got to Nissan – and to a bizarre situation of being a dealer that does not sell new cars. “Yes, I am a Nissan dealer and they were quick to take my money for specialty tools so I could be a ‘Leaf dealer.’ However, they never once made a Leaf available to me. Our parent supplier is in Puerto Rico – Motoramber – and they are a subsidiary of Nissan Mexico. When the Nissan Leaf is made in Smyrna, Tennessee, they give no allocation for non-US and non-Europe markets. Therefore, my parent supplier gets no allocation and has provided me with no Leaf [EVs] as I requested in the last five years.” Austin and his company, DriveGreenVi, had to make do with independently importing the cars. “All of the around 300 Leafs in the USVI were brought in second hand, largely by me or private citizens to move the needle with no help from the EV manufacturers. I even reached out to Nissan USA for their off-lease direct funnel and they laughed at me because I didn’t want them ‘all.’" We wonder how many LEAF units Nissan would miss if it sold some of them in the US Virgin Islands, which now have around 107,000 inhabitants. Anyway, Nissan's goal seems to be not to have EVs there at all, despite the smart grid advantages it offers [ https://insideevs.com/news/359861/teslas-australian-powerpack-is-waste-of-resources-says-nissan-exec/ ]. It is just a matter of checking
[EVDL] EVLN: Kathmandu-made bamboo cargo/taxi (Habre Eco) e-trike
https://inhabitat.com/bamboo-electric-bike-is-designed-for-kathmandu-locals-and-tourists/
Bamboo electric bike is designed for Kathmandu locals and tourists
February 20, 2020 Nicole Jewell
[images / Lance Rake
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couple being transported by bamboo trike
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person working on bamboo trike
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tricycle made out of bamboo
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person building a bamboo trike
]
Designer and Fulbright scholar Lance Rake [
http://lancerake.com/
] has teamed up with local bamboo builders at Abari [
http://abari.earth/our-story/
] in Kathmandu to design an electric cargo bike made out of sustainable
materials. The resulting design is the Habre Eco Bike, a three-wheeled
bicycle made out of locally sourced bamboo that was strategically crafted to
provide locals and tourists with an alternative vehicle that would not only
let them move around town easily but would also help reduce the city’s
notorious pollution.
person in suit riding a bamboo bike with another person seated in the front
Kathmandu is considered one of the most polluted cities in Asia. On most
days, its hectic streets are filled bumper-to-bumper with gas-guzzling
vehicles that add to the air contamination levels, which have begun to
affect the city’s famed historic sites.
Related: BIY 2 lets you build your own bamboo bicycle in just five hours [
https://inhabitat.com/biy-2-lets-you-build-your-own-bamboo-bicycle-in-just-five-hours/
]
In 2019, Rake was granted a global Fulbright to develop a solution to the
burgeoning pollution issue. Working with local designers from Abari, who are
specialists in bamboo architecture, Rake came up with an electric bicycle
with a purpose that would be two-fold: help the locals make eco-friendly
deliveries around the city and act as a sort of tuk-tuk-like taxi to
transport tourists looking to explore various Kathmandu landmarks.
Working with local artisans and materials, Rake and Abari founder Nripal
Adhikari went through several stages while designing the Habre Eco Bike.
Kathmandu’s streets are not always paved smoothly, and there are several
steep areas. Therefore, the bike had to be sturdy and rugged enough to
withstand the intense urban traffic as well as rough, rural landscapes.
Often working with scarce tools and relying on the skills of local builders,
the final prototype was developed out of a steel platform that was turned
into the frame for the three-wheeled cargo bike. Regional bamboo was then
tested in various conditions to find the best configuration that would
provide optimal handling and comfort. Once the main frame had been designed,
the team went on to build the large front basket, which can be used for
passenger seating or cargo space.
[© inhabitat.com]
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Live: Thailand gets driverless tuk-tuk taxis on trial run
A public-private partnership conducted trials with electric autonomous
vehicles, based on Asia's iconic tuk-tuk taxis. One day your car ride home
might have no one at the wheel! ...
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[EVDL] Flamed after Tesla EV hits Sutton-MA tree> humans got out
https://www.telegram.com/news/20200209/tesla-in-fiery-crash-in-sutton
Tesla in fiery crash in Sutton
Feb 9, 2020 Kim Ring
SUTTON - Police are investigating a fiery crash on Lincoln Road involving a
Tesla that apparently struck a tree before igniting.
The crash happened at about 5:35 p.m. Sunday, and the road was closed for
about three hours between Judith Circle and Stone School, police said.
Photographs show the car engulfed in flames and a charred shell of the car
once the blaze was extinguished. The fire was reported to be near 34 Lincoln
Road. There was no word on injuries.
[© telegram.com]
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/electric-car-goes-up-in-flames-in-sutton-mass/2074755/
Electric Car Goes Up in Flames in Sutton, Mass.
February 10, 2020 The people in the car were able to get out, the fire
department said on Facebook ...
https://media.nbcboston.com/2019/09/Teslafire.jpg
...
https://www.necn.com/news/local/electric-car-goes-up-in-flames-in-sutton-mass/2230381/
...
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/electric-car-goes-up-in-flames-in-sutton-mass/2074755/
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https://electrek.co/2020/02/13/tesla-owner-model-x-saved-life-crash-down-hill/
Tesla owner says Model X saved his life after crash down
a hill
2020/02/13 A Tesla Model X owner says that his electric SUV saved his life
after he veered off the road and the car automatically applied the brakes as
he was going down a ...
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[EVDL] Public EVSE soft-cost$ are the killer> slowing infrastructure
https://electrek.co/2020/01/10/new-study-high-soft-costs-are-slowing-down-ev-charging-infrastructure-even-for-tesla/ New study: High ‘soft costs’ are slowing down EV-charging infrastructure, even for Tesla Jan. 10th 2020 Bradley Berman [images https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/charing-construction-1100.jpg https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/rmi-charger-cost-1.jpg https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/rmi-charger-cost-2.jpg https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/rmi-charger-cost-4.jpg?resize=1024,512 ] Public EV charging infrastructure is growing fast, but a lack of charging is still blamed as an obstacle to electric-car adoption. What’s holding things up? According to Reducing EV Charging Infrastructure Costs, a study published yesterday [ https://rmi.org/insight/reducing-ev-charging-infrastructure-costs ] by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), it’s not the cost of the hardware and software. The problem faced by charging networks and utilities is soft costs, like onerous permitting and regulations. After two-dozen interviews, RMI breaks down the expenses for both public and private chargers. The 24 interviews took place between May and October 2019. They were conducted under nondisclosure agreements with utilities, hardware providers, software providers, operators of charging networks, and others. RMI admits that some interviewees were reluctant to talk about costs. Nonetheless, the research organization found that the cost of hardware components and software systems is a relatively small part of the total EV infrastructure cost. The killer is easement processes, marketing, and prolonged delays for permitting. We heard something similar when we spoke with Electrify America in November. Those add up to three to five times the value of the charger itself. The RMI report explains: “We strongly suspect that soft costs are a big part of the reasons why charger installation costs in the United States are three to five times the cost of the charger itself, a much higher ratio than that seen in Europe (even after allowing for some charging hardware in Europe having higher costs). Indeed, soft costs were frequently cited as more significant cost drivers than charging station hardware in the United States.” “Soft costs were also identified as some of the most problematic and unpredictable costs that developers of charging networks encounter, and they are often the reason why a candidate site for a charging station is rejected or abandoned, even after significant expenses have been incurred in its development. Worse, when a site under development must be abandoned, the normal expenses incurred for activities like securing a site lease, designing an installation, and building it can be compounded by additional costs such as late fees and penalties” The cost for each component or service associated with a public charging location can vary, creating an unpredictable economic landscape. Chris Nelder, one of the co-authors of the study, told Electrek that automakers were not interviewed for the study. Tesla and its Supercharger network might operate in a slightly different manner, but that doesn’t mean the EV-maker can escape the realities of charging installations. Nelder, in an email, wrote: “Anyone who deploys EV charging stations will encounter all of the issues, esp. relating to soft costs, that we have detailed in our report. Because they’re not a consequence of who is deploying the charging network. They’re a consequence of utilities, building & planning departments, legislators, etc. Tesla is no exception.” For both Level 2 and DC fast chargers, costs go up with higher power ratings. Similarly, the final price is affected by connectivity, the number and length of charging cables, and weatherization. The cost for adding physical credit-card readers, which are required in California, alone can add between about $325 and $1,000 in expense. Equipping public fast-chargers with redundant CCS and CHAdeMO can add 5 to 10% to the charger, meaning that cabling alone can cost as much as $3,500 Reducing cable length could save hundreds of dollars per charger, something that would be possible with standardized locations for vehicles’ charging ports Increasing the kilowatt charging rate means dramatically higher costs, as this RMI chart shows: While the study’s focus is commercial, public EV charging, RMI said that the numbers also shine a light on home charging costs. The hard cost of a 7.2-kW EV charger consistently fell between 2010 and 2019: The main message of the study is that soft costs are the killer. Charging network operators complained about poor communication with utilities, which led to costly delays and forced operators to rework their plans. The process for evaluating prospective sites with adequate capacity might take several weeks. The process gets weighed down further if battery
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[EVDL] EVLN: 20 Renault D Wide ZE e-trucks delivered
https://steelguru.com/auto/renault-trucks-to-deliver-20-electric-trucks-to-carlsberg/555931
Renault Trucks to Deliver 20 Electric Trucks to Carlsberg
11 Feb 2020 Strategic Research Institute
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Renault Trucks is taking a critical step in the transformation of urban
transport by announcing the signing of a contract with the Carlsberg Group
to deliver 20 D Wide ZE. These 100% electric 26-tonne trucks, which will be
delivered in 2020, will be operated by the Feldschlösschen brewery, the
Group’s Swiss subsidiary. These 20 Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E. 26t will make
daily delivery rounds of between 100 and 200 km to supply Feldschlösschen
Swiss clients from the brewer’s 15 logistical sites in Switzerland.
With a comprehensive range of electric trucks from 3.1 to 26 tonnes, Renault
Trucks meets both current and future requirements of professionals operating
in urban environments. These vehicles are ideally suited to waste collection
and distribution operations, enabling noiseless rounds at unconventional
hours at the same time as preserving quality of life for local residents.
Renault Trucks D and D Wide Z.E. are produced at the manufacturer’s plant in
Blainville-sur-Orne at Calvados in France).
Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E. technical specifications:
GVW: 26 tonnes.
Weight: 27 tonnes
Available wheelbase: 3,900 mm
Two electric motors with a total rating of 370 kW (260 kW continuous output)
Maximum torque of electric motors: 850 Nm
Maximum torque rear axle: 28 kNm
Two-speed gear box
Energy storage: lithium-ion batteries, 200 kWh
Real-world operating range: up to 200 km
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[EVDL] EVLN: I-Pace .at production halted> LG Chem battery shortage
https://electrek.co/2020/02/10/jaguar-pauses-i-pace-production-due-to-battery-shortages/ Jaguar pauses I-Pace production due to battery shortages Feb. 10th 2020 Jameson Dow [image https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/01/Jaguar-I-Pace-hero-e1547961480245.jpg i-pace ] Jaguar is shutting down their I-Pace line due to a shortage of batteries from LG Chem, The Times reports. The shutdown of their production line in Graz, Austria will last a week starting next Monday. Jaguar isn’t the first company to have recent battery supply issues. We’ve seen production target cuts from Audi on their e-tron and Mercedes on their EQC due to supply issues from LG Chem. Jaguar has been trying to secure more battery capacity, but it’s been slow-going. They reportedly signed a deal for cylindrical cells with Samsung SDI in 2018, though they use LG pouch cells for the I-Pace. The Jaguar I-Pace has been quite successful for the company, winning awards and selling around 18,000 cars worldwide last year, with 12k of those sales happening in Europe. This may not seem like many cars, but Jaguar is a comparatively small automaker. They sold 76k cars total in Europe, which means the I-Pace made up around 16% of their European sales. This is quite an impressive figure for traditional automakers, most of whom sell a vanishingly small percentage of all-electric vehicles. This is important for Jaguar especially since they are the least-efficient automaker in Europe. Europe is preparing to add large penalties on automakers that don’t meet emissions goals, and Jaguar needs to do a lot of work to get there. Jaguar may be more able to weather these penalties due to their more expensive vehicles, but it’s going to either require higher car prices or a hit to their profitability. They face a projected fine on the order of ~$100 million next year based on the trajectory of their current emissions. On top of this, Jaguar’s home country, the UK, has just moved forward their ICE car sales ban to 2035. So getting more electric cars on the road is a big deal for Jaguar, and a pause in production won’t help that. Other automakers have been affected by the same emissions targets. Several have decided to divert production to Europe this year and next in their attempt at compliance. Mercedes, Ford, VW, and Honda have all decided to either divert production to Europe or not to bring certain EV models to the US at all. Electrek’s Take To be fair, a week isn’t that huge of a deal – but it is indicative of greater issues across the industry. It’s looking like LG has overextended itself with battery supply agreements, since this is happening to quite a few firms. Which is a shame, because the more electric cars we get on the road, the better for everyone. So industry predictions about how “electric cars aren’t taking off like some expected they would” are a little silly. Whenever someone tells you electric cars don’t have enough demand, perhaps point out that the problem seems to be supply, not demand. But then, we’ve heard this story before, and we’ve even heard it all the way through to its conclusion. For most of the last decade, we had to hear constantly about how there were “demand issues” with EVs, and that electric car sales were just a drop in the bucket and the industry could safely ignore them and continue on poisoning us with their gassers while waiting for this EV fad to pass. At the time, there was one company which said: “er, actually, the issue is battery supply, and it would probably be a good idea to build a giant battery factory to be ready for the future, cause you’re going to need batteries and there aren’t enough to go around.” That was almost 7 years ago. Now that factory is up and running and that company outsells all its competitors combined with a single car model (in the US). While those competitors all fight over the limited battery supply which they probably should have seen coming – if they had taken this electric car thing seriously a little earlier. Perhaps they’ve seen the light by now. Some of these automakers are finally making big investments into their own battery production. But even VW, the most serious of the incumbent automakers, still predicts to sell only 20 million EVs over the next 10 years – and their annual sales are 10 million. So that makes ~80% gassers through 2030 when ICE car bans start going into effect in Europe. And yet these sluggish EV plans are still ahead of most of the incumbents. So perhaps we need to ratchet up those plans a bit further industrywide. Instead of being wrong again with too-conservative predictions of how quickly EVs will take off. And inevitably losing even more market share to the one company that’s actually taking this thing seriously. [© electrek.co] + https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/10/teslas-competitors-play-catch-up-on-electric-batteries.html Tesla's competitors play catch-up on electric batteries 2020/02/10
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EVLN: 20 Renault D Wide ZE e-trucks delivered
Renault Trucks to Deliver 20 Electric Trucks to Carlsberg
11 Feb 2020 Carlsberg Group to deliver 20 D Wide ZE. These 100% electric
26-tonne trucks ... With a comprehensive range of electric trucks from 3.1
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EVLN: I-Pace .at production halted> LG Chem battery shortage
Jaguar pauses I-Pace production due to battery shortages
Feb. 10th 2020 On top of this, Jaguar's home country, the UK, has just
moved forward their ICE car sales ban to 2035. So getting more electric cars
on the road is a big deal for ...
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Kenworth to collaborate with Meritor on T680E Electric powertrain
development
February 13, 2020 KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has announced it will
collaborate with Meritor on electric powertrain development for Class 8 ...
The electric Kenworth T680E ... short-hood day cab in tractor configurations
of 4x2 and 6x4 axles and as a 6x4 axle straight truck ... range between 100
to 150mi ...
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https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/10/teslas-competitors-play-catch-up-on-electric-batteries.html
Tesla's competitors play catch-up on electric batteries
2020/02/10 Tesla's experience in building electric vehicle battery packs is
helping the electric car company extend its lead over other automakers,
according to a new report ...
https://www.dailyinterlake.com/article/20200204/AP/302049992
New Mexico bill offers electric vehicle purchase tax credit
February 06, 2020 SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) ... full state tax credit would be
available to middle- and low-income residents, while individuals earning
more than $50,000 annually would be eligible for a smaller $2,500 credit on
qualifying vehicles ...
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EVs are good for your love life> (64% YES love battery power)
Going electric could be good for your love life
2020-02-11 A Ford study found electric vehicles make you seem more
attractive while dating more often than not ...
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[EVDL] Nanoscale molecular view of a li-ion battery-life's 1st hours
https://www.chemeurope.com/en/news/1164833/scientists-learn-more-about-the-first-hours-of-a-lithium-ion-battery-s-life.html Scientists learn more about the first hours of a lithium-ion battery's life 07-Feb-2020 Pacific Northwest National Laboratory [image https://rs1.chemie.de/images//128064-76.jpg Scientists load a specially designed lithium-ion battery into a secondary ion mass spectrometer that allows them to see the formation of the solid-electrolyte interphase at the molecular level while the battery operates / Andrea Starr/PNNL ] New technology enables nanoscale molecular view of self-assembling gateway structure within The first hours of a lithium-ion battery's life largely determine just how well it will perform. In those moments, a set of molecules self-assembles into a structure inside the battery that will affect the battery for years to come. This component, known as the solid-electrolyte interphase or SEI, has the crucial job of blocking some particles while allowing others to pass, like a tavern bouncer rejecting undesirables while allowing in the glitterati. The structure has been an enigma for scientists who have studied it for decades. Researchers have tapped multiple techniques to learn more but never - until now - had they witnessed its creation at a molecular level. Knowing more about the SEI is a crucial step on the road to creating more energetic, longer-lasting and safer lithium-ion batteries. The work published in Nature Nanotechnology was performed by an international team of scientists led by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Corresponding authors include Zihua Zhu, Chongmin Wang and Zhijie Xu of PNNL and Kang Xu of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Why lithium-ion batteries work at all: the SEI The solid-electrolyte interphase is a very thin film of material that doesn't exist when a battery is first built. Only when the battery is charged for the very first time do molecules aggregate and electrochemically react to form the structure, which acts as a gateway allowing lithium ions to pass back and forth between the anode and cathode. Crucially, the SEI forces electrons to take a detour, which keeps the battery operating and makes energy storage possible. It's because of the SEI that we have lithium-ion batteries at all to power our cell phones, laptops and electric vehicles. But scientists need to know more about this gateway structure. What factors separate the glitterati from the riffraff in a lithium-ion battery? What chemicals need to be included in the electrolyte, and in what concentrations, for the molecules to form themselves into the most useful SEI structures so they don't continually sop up molecules from the electrolyte, hurting battery performance? Scientists work with a variety of ingredients, predicting how they will combine to create the best structure. But without more knowledge about how the solid-electrolyte interphase is created, scientists are like chefs juggling ingredients, working with cookbooks that are only partially written. Exploring lithium-ion batteries with new technology To help scientists better understand the SEI more, the team used PNNL's patented technology to analyze the structure as it was created. Scientists used an energetic ion beam to tunnel into a just-forming SEI in an operating battery, sending some of the material airborne and capturing it for analysis while relying on surface tension to help contain the liquid electrolyte. Then the team analyzed the SEI components using a mass spectrometer. The patented approach, known as in situ liquid secondary ion mass spectrometry or liquid SIMS, allowed the team to get an unprecedented look at the SEI as it formed and sidestep problems presented by a working lithium-ion battery. The technology was created by a team led by Zhu, building on previous SIMS work by PNNL colleague Xiao-Ying Yu. "Our technology gives us a solid scientific understanding of the molecular activity in this complex structure," said Zhu. "The findings could potentially help others tailor the chemistry of the electrolyte and electrodes to make better batteries." U.S. Army and PNNL researchers collaborate The PNNL team connected with Kang Xu, a research fellow with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and an expert on electrolyte and the SEI, and together they tackled the question. The scientists confirmed what researchers have suspected - that the SEI is composed of two layers. But the team went much further, specifying the precise chemical make-up of each layer and determining the chemical steps that occur in a battery to bring about the structure. The team found that one layer of the structure, next to the anode, is thin but dense; this is the layer that repels electrons but allows lithium ions to pass through. The outer layer, right next to the electrolyte, is thicker and mediates interactions between the liquid
[EVDL] EVs are good for your love life> (64% YES love battery power)
( % Happy Valentine's Day % )
https://mashable.com/article/electric-vehicle-love-attraction-survey/
Going electric could be good for your love life
2020-02-11 Sasha Lekach
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Valentine's Day is charging up, so I have to ask:
Would you be more ~into~ someone if you found out they drove an electric
car?
64% YES love battery power
11% MEH hybrids are p lame
25% NO too much range anxiety
255 votes • Final results
10:30 AM - Feb 10, 2020
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Love is in the air. Or maybe it's just the electric charge from that EV
plugged in for the night.
Whatever it is, electric vehicles may help those on the prowl ... or at
least make you look like a more conscientious, forward-thinking human that
someone would potentially like to date. That's according to a newly released
Ford survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.
Ford found three in four people are more likely to date someone if they own
an EV. Almost 65 percent of respondents said they'd drive an EV to make a
good first impression ...
Mashable did our own very scientific poll and found that there might be
something to all this with nearly 65 percent of 255 random Twitter
respondents agreeing they'd be more into someone who has an electric
vehicle.
From the Twitter poll, some fair points were made about EVs and attraction.
One colleague noted, "I can see how a gas car can now be considered a
turn-off." EVs might not make you swoon, but a gas-guzzler might make you
second-guess a second date.
For others, they don't care what their romantic partner drives. Or they care
that even if it's an EV it's still a vehicle and not a bicycle or e-bike.
Others want to know what type of energy (like solar) powers the electric
battery before giving someone bonus points for driving electric.
Even so, this Valentine's Day, your best bet is to go electric. [©
mashable.com]
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[EVDL] FL ice-Driver Finds Surprise, Excitement, Joy w/ e-Golf ride
https://cleantechnica.com/2020/03/07/1st-time-driving-a-volkswagen-e-golf-gas-car-driver-finds-surprise-excitement-joy-grace/
1st Time Driving A Volkswagen E-Golf, Gas Car Driver Finds Surprise,
Excitement, Joy, & Grace
March 7th, 2020 Frank Semmens
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Editor’s note: I encouraged a friend to write his first impressions driving
his son’s new Volkswagen e-Golf recently in California. At home in Florida
he drives a non-electric car. He seems to have his eye on an electric
vehicle now. A thank-you to Frank Semmens for taking the time to write up
his original review.
I pressed the start button on my son’s new e-Golf, but nothing happened. I
couldn’t hear a thing. It was 6:00 am and I had to pick up a friend in 15
minutes for his flight to Florida. Although I had ridden in the e-Golf as a
passenger, I had never driven it. The night before, my son and his wife
packed their gas-guzzling SUV with warm clothes, strapped skis to the top
rack, and headed north seeking snow, sun, and fun, all the while leaving me
with a car I had never driven.
I start to panic, knowing that they would not answer their phone at 6:00 am,
while the time for me to get to the airport was quickly running out. I
pressed the start button again and still no sound. Then it dawned on me. I
felt like slapping myself on the forehead. It’s an electric car! There is no
sound! So I adjusted the seat and mirrors, clicked my seatbelt into place,
and slowly backed out of the driveway. My friend lives in downtown Los
Angeles and even at 6:00 am traffic was heavy on the freeway and on the
feeder streets. There was no time to lose.
My first impression, other than the sound of complete silence, was the
quickness of the car. When I stepped on the accelerator it took off with the
speed of a startled squirrel. That in itself brought a wide smile to my
face. I zipped through the narrow city streets with ease and made it to my
friend’s house earlier than expected. “Nice looking car dude” he said. “If
you think it looks nice, wait until you get inside and feel the power and
agility,” I replied.
Interstate 405, the busiest and most congested freeway in the United States,
connects LA to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Traffic can be
brutal at any hour, but especially at daybreak when people are bustling
about, brashly rushing to work or bringing their kids to school. Cars,
trucks, buses, and motorcycles cross lanes indiscriminately, popping on and
off the highway from all different directions.
I never felt a moment of concern, though, as the EV moved quickly in and out
of lanes with the grace and aplomb of a ballet dancer. My friend and I, both
being aficionados of music, flipped through my son’s collection of favorite
tunes on the sound system. This is one of the things that impressed me most
about an EV. Sitting there, in a vehicle that made no engine noise, was like
being in the front row of a theater listening to a live performance of your
beloved band.
We arrived at LAX on time, and as we said our goodbyes, my friend thanked me
not only for the drop-off, but also for the “awesome” experience of riding
in an EV.
I took my time returning home, wanting to get as much enjoyment as possible
on the way back. Even though electric vehicles have been out and about for
few years, I never thought that something as simple as driving one would
give me so much pleasure. As I pulled into the driveway and coasted to a
complete stop, I vowed that my next car would be an EV. Pleasure is a valid
reason for owning one, but I also think of our environment and the many ways
in which electrification will help mitigate the enormous damage that fossil
fuels have inflicted upon our earth. I can summarize my EV experience in a
few words: surprise, excitement, joy, and grace. We are living in a time of
great change. EVs are driving us in the right direction.
[© cleantechnica.com]
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Volkswagen Golf GTE (2016 - 2019) used car review
20200309 ... it also features the C-shaped LED running lights that
distinguish the all-electric e-Golf model from this period. Step over the
lovely stainless ... (rhd))
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EVLN: Equipmake Ampere 295bhp pm (power-dense?) EV e-motor
UK firm to launch 'world's most power-dense' EV motor
4 March 2020 UK-based engineering firm Equipmake is developing what it
claims is “the world's most power-dense permanent magnet electric motor” ...
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EVLN: e-Golf death confirmed> replaced by ID.4 EV in .us
The Volkswagen e-Golf Is Dead
Mar 2, 2020 Instead, the company's upcoming ID.3 electric hatchback will
occupy that spot in VW's .eu lineup ... ID.3 EVs for .eu ... .us e-golfs
diverted to Canada ...
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Awake's Ravik S Surfboard Brings the Electric Revolution
to the Waves
March 9, 2020 ... Ravik S, a surfboard constructed like the (electric)
sports car of genre. Engineered with a powerful motor, it can slice through
the water at a top speed of 30 knots (~34mph) & can operate anywhere from 20
to 45 minutes on a single charge ... Electricity is killer, brah ...
https://www.instagram.com/awakeboards/?utm_source=ig_embed
https://www.environmentalleader.com/2020/03/fedex-to-electrify-42-charging-stations-in-california/
FedEx to Electrify 42 Charging Stations in California
March 2, 2020 FedEx Corp. started construction on electronic DC (direct
current) charging stations back in January ... FedEx announced the addition
of 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet last November
...
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https://cleantechnica.com/2020/02/26/rivian-says-it-will-not-use-franchise-dealers-to-sell-its-vehicles/
Rivian Says It Will Not Use Franchise Dealers To Sell Its Vehicles
February 26th, 2020 We want the customer to have that seamless experience
with our electric vehicles. That means that with their permission, we would
have direct connectivity to ...
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2nd Lilium eVTOL flight-testing after 1st' fire cause discovered (v)
First electric VTOL Lilium Jet prototype goes up in flames: Updated
Mar. 2nd 2020 ... first prototype of the Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft out of
two was destroyed in a fire. It will be replaced by the only one left in the
flight-test program ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: e-Golf death confirmed> replaced by ID.4 EV in .us
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a31192023/the-volkswagen-e-golf-is-dead/
The Volkswagen e-Golf Is Dead
Mar 2, 2020 Brian Silvestro
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e-Golf
]
VW confirmed there won't be a Mk 8 e-Golf. It's going to be replaced by the
upcoming ID.4.
A Volkswagen spokesperson confirmed to Road & Track today the company has
discontinued its all-electric Golf hatchback, the e-Golf. The spokesperson
also confirmed there will be no Mk 8 version of the e-Golf. Instead, the
company's upcoming ID.3 electric hatchback will occupy that spot in VW's
lineup in Europe. We'll be getting the ID.4 in America.
The e-Golf first launched in 2012 as an ultra-low production test vehicle.
It wasn't until 2015 and the Mk 7 bodystyle that the e-Golf saw full-scale
production. Later models could achieve 125 miles on a single charge, and
sprint from 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds. According to VW, if you want a new
e-Golf, you'll have to procure one of the 2019 model-year cars currently
sitting on dealership lots—America's allocation of 2020 cars has been
diverted to Canada.
If you were waiting for Volkswagen to introduce a new Mk 8 e-Golf, we're
sorry to disappoint, but it's not coming. Instead, VW will fill the empty
spot in its lineup with its new ID.3 hatchback, a purpose-built electric
model. Packing futuristic looks, rear-wheel-drive, and a 341-mile range,
it's a massive step up from the e-Golf. But sadly, it's not coming to
America. Instead, we're getting the ID.4, a larger crossover.
As VW's ID electric sub-brand expands, we should start to see EVs from the
German manufacturer come stateside. A crossover is likely the first to
arrive. But for now, we'll just have to wait patiently.
[© roadandtrack.com]
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https://www.environmentalleader.com/2020/03/fedex-to-electrify-42-charging-stations-in-california/
FedEx to Electrify 42 Charging Stations in California
March 2, 2020 FedEx Corp. started construction on electronic DC (direct
current) charging stations back in January ... FedEx announced the addition
of 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet last November
...
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[EVDL] EVLN: Equipmake Ampere 295bhp pm (power-dense?) EV e-motor
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/uk-firm-launch-worlds-most-power-dense-ev-motor
UK firm to launch 'world's most power-dense' EV motor
4 March 2020 Felix Page
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Norfolk-based Equipmake is developing a 295bhp power unit that weighs less
than 10kg
UK-based engineering firm Equipmake is developing what it claims is “the
world’s most power-dense permanent magnet electric motor”.
Designed in collaboration with 3D printing specialist Hieta, the so-called
Ampere motor will weigh less than 10kg but provide a peak output of 295bhp.
For reference, the Jaguar I-Pace’s two electric motors weigh around 40kg
each and produce 197bhp.
The Ampere’s 27bhp per kg output gives it a better power density rating than
any conventional electric motor on sale.
The unit’s lightness is due mostly to minimal use of metal in its
construction, and an innovative 3D-printed casing that is as thin as
possible. An added benefit of this construction method is enhanced thermal
efficiency, which means the motor can spin faster for longer without
overheating.
Despite its impressive performance, the Ampere will command a relatively low
list price, given its resource-light construction.
The motor’s development has been funded by the Government’s Innovate UK
programme, which gives financial support to UK-based projects.
Working prototypes are expected to be in operation within the next 12
months.
[© autocar.co.uk]
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/03/08/hunstable-electric-turbine/
How this father and son's new electric turbine could revolutionize electric
cars
Mar 8th 2020 The Hunstable Electric Turbine can produce up to three times
the torque of any other motor ...
https://youtu.be/85nt9OhP6j4
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https://robbreport.com/gear/electronics/awake-ravik-s-electric-surfboard-2904003/
Awake's Ravik S Surfboard Brings the Electric Revolution
to the Waves
March 9, 2020 ... Ravik S, a surfboard constructed like the (electric)
sports car of genre. Engineered with a powerful motor, it can slice through
the water at a top speed of 30 knots (~34mph) & can operate anywhere from 20
to 45 minutes on a single charge ... Electricity is killer, brah ...
https://www.instagram.com/awakeboards/?utm_source=ig_embed
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[EVDL] EVLN: €15k Dacia(Renault KZ-E based) Spring .ro 26kWh EV r-wltp:200km
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/motors/dacia-unveils-what-might-be-ireland-s-cheapest-electric-car-1.4191636
Dacia unveils what might be Ireland’s cheapest electric car
Mar 3, 2020 Neil Briscoe
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Dacia Spring EV
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Renault’s Romanian brand promises that the Spring EV will be Europe’s most
affordable battery vehicle
Dacia has used the virtual space of the non-existent Geneva motor show to
reveal this, the Spring electric crossover, which is promised to be Europe’s
most affordable electric vehicle (EV).
Well, it’s most affordable electric car, to be precise, as Dacia — even with
its expertise in low-cost cars, is unlikely to be able to bring the Spring
in at less than the price of the Renault Twizy. But then, of course, the
Twizy is not strictly speaking a car.
The Spring is a very compact crossover, just 3.7-metres long, and Dacia says
that the full production version will have a range of around 200km on the
new WLTP emissions and economy test. Dacia says that the Spring will be
“perfect for urban and suburban use.”
Style-wise, the Spring sparks a new design language for Dacia, albeit one
that doesn’t stray too far from the simple and blocky styling of the current
Sandero and Duster. The new ultra-slim LED headlights make for a slightly
more modern face, although it remains to be seen how precisely the styling
of this concept model will make it through to production reality. There are
also new full LED rear lights, which form a ‘double-y’ shape which the
company says will become its new lighting signature. Well, at least you’ll
be able to spot one at night.
You can also pretty obviously tell from the shape that the Spring is based
heavily on the Renault City KZ-E small crossover, which is already on sale
in China. That model comes with a 26.8kWh battery, but only a 33kW electric
motor — just shy of 50hp. It’s likely that, for Europe, that both battery
and motor will be given a significant upgrade.
That’s it on the detail front for now, although Dacia has still not
confirmed right-hand drive production for the Spring. We know that it will
go on sale in Europe in 2021, but Dacia says that at the start it will
concentrate on marketing the Spring to ride-sharing and car-sharing schemes,
so we may have to wait a while longer before you can buy one, here, as a
private customer.
[© irishtimes.com]
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1999 ...
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https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring/motor-show-still-goes-21677451
The motor show still goes on
11 MAR 2020 ... Dacia and BMW also have their eyes on the affordable end of
the EV market. The Dacia Spring Electric is a concept at the moment but will
be the cheapest EV on sale. There’s no word on prices yet, but it will have
a 125-mile range and be in showrooms from spring 2021 ...
https://paultan.org/2020/03/09/dacia-spring-electric-ev-rebadged-renault-city-k-ze/
Dacia Spring EV concept - rebadged Renault City K-ZE
9 March 2020 ... Dacia is set to enter that space by previewing the Spring
Electric Concept ...
https://s3.paultan.org/image/2020/03/Dacia-Spring-Concept-12.jpg
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https://www.romania-insider.com/electric-dacia-price
How much will the first electric Dacia cost? In Romania, it could be as
affordable as the Logan model
04 March 2020 ... The French group didn't announce the price for the first
... the media in Romania estimates a price range of EUR 15,000 ...
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EVLN: €15k Dacia(Renault KZ-E based) Spring .ro 26kWh EV r-wltp:200km
Dacia unveils what might be Ireland’s cheapest electric car
Mar 3, 2020 ... it's most affordable electric car, to be precise, as Dacia —
even with its expertise in low-cost cars, is unlikely to be able to bring
the Spring in at less than the ...
https://www.irishtimes.com/polopoly_fs/1.4191635.1583250400!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_620_330/image.jpg
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EVLN: (teaser) Camaro sports EV> (wishful thinking?)
Is A Chevrolet Camaro EV In GM’s Future?
Mar 6, 2020 Critically, we also see what appears to be a sports car around
the four-second mark which looks very much like a Chevrolet Camaro. All
told, it wouldn’t be terribly surprising if General Motors ...
https://gmauthority.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Chevrolet-Camaro-EV-silhouette-BEV3-teaser.jpg
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https://www.romania-insider.com/electric-dacia-price
How much will the first electric Dacia cost? In Romania, it could be as
affordable as the Logan model
04 March 2020 ... The French group didn't announce the price for the first
... the media in Romania estimates a price range of EUR 15,000 ...
https://www.romania-insider.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_large_image/public/2020-03/2020_-_dacia_spring_show_car_0.jpg
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2020/03/03/gms-push-get-consumers-evs-starts-its-own-parking-lots/4929221002/
GM's push to get consumers in EVs starts in its own parking lots
March 3, 2020 GM will add 3,500 electric vehicle EVSE across its facilities
starting later this year. That dwarfs the number of charging locations the
carmaker currently ... (volt pih)
https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2020/03/02/PDTF/1beeb046-a755-48d1-95fa-67b367ec88bc-Solar_Canopy_Charing_Station.jpg
https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20200302PD210.html
Autonomous electric buses to be on trial in Taipei
4 March 2020 will begin trial run of autonomous electric buses on a
designated road in the city in May 2020. The autonomous buses will run from
12:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. at 10-20km/hour during the tria on a bus-only lane
... (Taiwan, ROC)
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Peugeot whines 'Only green addicts(nutz) buy EVs'> redirecting low sales
blame
Only green addicts buy electric cars: Peugeot CEO
FRANKFURT: Electric cars are only bought by "green addicts" and lack broader
appeal needed to reach mainstream consumers, Peugeot Chief Executive ... .eu
buyers ditching diesel ...
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[EVDL] EVLN: (teaser) Camaro sports EV> (wishful thinking?)
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/03/is-a-chevrolet-camaro-ev-in-gms-future/
Is A Chevrolet Camaro EV In GM’s Future?
Mar 6, 2020 Jonathan Lopez
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silhouette
]
Following a deluge of news and info dropped at the recent GM EV Day event,
General Motors is proudly declaring that “Our electric future is now.” The
automaker plans on introducing 20 new all-electric models by 2023, and
judging by a recent teaser video, it looks like one of those forthcoming EVs
could be a new all-electric Chevrolet Camaro.
The video teaser in question is just 13 seconds long, but provides a number
of exciting leads with regard to GM’s EV plans. The video shows the
automaker’s next-gen BEV3 EV platform, which made its big debut at the
recent GM EV Day event. On top of the platform, we see a number of vehicle
silhouettes drawn, including crossovers, hatchbacks, a pickup truck, and the
Cruise Origin fully autonomous taxi.
Critically, we also see what appears to be a sports car around the
four-second mark which looks very much like a Chevrolet Camaro.
All told, it wouldn’t be terribly surprising if General Motors decided to
develop a new Chevrolet Camaro EV. We’ve already seen what electric
performance can do with the race-spec eCOPO Camaro dragster, while the
Chevrolet E-10 EV concept that debuted at SEMA last year take the idea of
all-electric performance a step further with an EV crate motor.
Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro
Moving forward, an all-electric Chevrolet Camaro could potentially offer
some seriously high-powered performance. The claims made by the upcoming GMC
Hummer EV pickup should be evidence enough of that. With 1,000 horsepower
and a 0-to-60 mph sprint set at three seconds for the truck, one can only
imagine what the same technology might look like in a true sports car.
[© gmauthority.com]
https://www.thetorquereport.com/chevrolet/is-an-electric-chevy-camaro-in-the-works/
Is an electric Chevy Camaro in the works?
March 7, 2020 General Motors announced this week that it is planning
several new electric vehicles that will debut between now and 2025 and ...
(embeded video)
https://twitter.com/GM/status/1235594051677634561
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GM's push to get consumers in EVs starts in its own parking lots
March 3, 2020 GM will add 3,500 electric vehicle EVSE across its facilities
starting later this year. That dwarfs the number of charging locations the
carmaker currently ... (volt pih)
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