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NIO takes hardline approach on vlogger with legal action

Teslarati

Similar to fellow EV maker Tesla, which has taken a hardline approach to inaccurate reports, NIO has taken the legal route to counter misinformation that has reportedly harmed the company. million followers on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok. NIO maintained that the base prices of its vehicles are generally the same worldwide.

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Current issue of fka/Roland Berger E-mobility Index drops US to 4th place

Green Car Congress

The index—now in its tenth year—facilitates a comparison of competitive positions of the relevant automotive nations (the US, Germany, China, France, Italy, Japan and South Korea) in the field of e-mobility, based on an objective assessment of those countries in three key areas: technology, market and industry.

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Tesla widens its legal action against Rivian over alleged theft of battery secrets

Teslarati

is widening its legal action against fellow electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc., Battery tech is among Tesla’s most closely-held innovations, which makes the company’s new legal action quite understandable. .” In comparison, Rivian uses 2170 cells from Samsung SDI for the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV.

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Heat Pumps—The Well-Tempered Future of A/Cs

Cars That Think

As the Cooling Prize’s website notes, their award-winning heat pumps—made by Gree in Zhuhai, China and Daikin and Nikken in Haryana, India and Tokyo, respectively—reduce cooling’s climate impact by as much as 80 percent compared to traditional air conditioning.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. The majority of global shipbuilding happens in South Korea, Japan, and China. Land-based nuclear power plants, for comparison, are constructed on site and typically far exceed their budgets and schedules.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

If drivers cannot charge their vehicles, or the incentives are not in place to spur behavior change, they can’t be expected to adopt EVs at the rate seen in other parts of the world, particularly China and the EU. Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. Essentially, the lower energy content of hydrous ethanol is counteracted by increasing engine performance due to higher heat of vaporization of ethanol and water in comparison with gasoline and anhydrous blends. 40 CFR § 80.27 Pursuant to 40 CFR § 80.27(a)(2):