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Study: EVs cannot succeed without developing parallel supercharging networks

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These are the observations in an in-depth study of the industry by management professors at the University of California, Davis, and Dartmouth College. There are about 4,000 high-voltage super-fast charging stations in the US, and the majority of them are available only to Tesla vehicles. Tesla has played the platform game.

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UC Davis Researchers Suggest the Battery Problem Seen to Be Slowing Electric Drive Commercialization Is Perceptual as Well as Technological

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In a paper published in the journal Transport Policy , Jonn Axsen, Ken Kurani and Andrew Burke explore two aspects of the “ purported problem ” in the context of starting a market for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs): performance goals, and the abilities of present and near-term battery chemistries to meet those goals.

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Daimler Truck North America and Cummins collaborate to upfit Freightliner Cascadia with hydrogen fuel cell powertrains

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Upon successful validation, the companies intend to have initial units available in 2024 for selected customers. —Amy Davis, Vice President and President of New Power at Cummins. The joint effort will support both organizations’ goals to reduce emissions across product offerings and operations.

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Brain-like Computers Tackle the Extreme Edge

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Neuromorphic computing draws inspiration from the brain, and Steven Brightfield, chief marketing officer for Sydney-based startup BrainChip , says that makes it perfect for use in battery-powered devices doing AI processing. Our brain had a power budget.” Similarly, the market BrainChip is targeting is power constrained.

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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Despite the recent progress, a number of myths around the use, power efficiency and cost of fuel cells still exist. With global leading car OEMs such as Toyota, Honda, Hyundai all recently announcing their intentions to make their FCEVs available to the consumer, there is no doubt that the OEMs have done their homework.

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China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

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Early government investment in charging infrastructure went a long way toward soothing the range anxiety that made car buyers in other places reluctant to make the switch to battery power from gasoline or diesel. To make sure EV availability won’t fall short, Europe is planning to turn to Chinese manufacturers as a backstop.

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

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On the other hand, hybrids that don’t plug in draw their battery power from the engine and when the battery is drained, the car simply switches to gas power. If you’re considering a hybrid vs. electric car, consider how far and frequently you drive, the availability of EV charging stations near you, and your budget.