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Study finds Dutch EV drivers would prefer not to participate in V2G with current charging times; opposite true with fast charging

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According to a new study by researchers from Delft University of Technology, in the context of current recharging time, Dutch EV drivers in general prefer not to participate in “vehicle-to-grid” (V2G) contracts, while the opposite is true in the context of fast recharging. With regard to specific V2G contract attributes, Dutch EV drivers are most concerned about discharging cycles.

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Evasive Motorsports' modified Tesla Model 3 readies for a run at Pikes Peak glory

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The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of America’s most famous races, and for the past several years it’s served as a de facto proving ground for electric racing vehicles—including multiple Tesla Model 3s, all rather lightly modified. Evasive Motorsports is very familiar with Pikes Peak, winning the Unlimited class in.

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ENEOS and Ample to launch EV battery swapping service in Japan

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ENEOS Holdings, Inc. and Ample, Inc., a US-based startup in which ENEOS has invested in, are collaborating to launch an EV battery swapping service in Japan. Through this partnership, both companies aim to develop an energy delivery service for EVs (in the form of battery swapping) that is quick, convenient, and at a low cost, just like supplying gasoline.

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Tesla Model S Plaid brakes mid-race to avoid getting kicked off drag strip, still dominates

Teslarati

Tesla owner Emmet Peppers is not a professional racer, but in a recent outing at the SMI Sonoma Raceway, the Model S Plaid owner ended up sandbagging his car constantly to avoid going too fast. Despite this, the Model S Plaid proved to be one frighteningly quick car, destroying its competition even with its ton of driver-induced handicaps. . As could be seen in his social media posts, Peppers had a ton of fun drag racing his new Model S Plaid, so much so that in one run, the vehicle was able to

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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The Average Dealership In Connecticut Sold 1.3 EVs In 2020

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Connecticut State Senator Will Haskell shared some interesting dealership facts on Twitter this week. Senator Haskell is pro-EV, anti-carbon emissions, and is pretty neutral on how the cars are sold. However, he stated that when 84% of the EVs in his state are bought directly from the manufacturer, it’s clear that customers have a preference. […].

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Australia’s New South Wales puts neighboring Victoria to shame with huge new EV incentive package

Electrek

New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state and home to Sydney, has announced a massive new EV policy package with $500 million worth of tax exemptions, rebates, and new spending on chargers, along with traffic-avoidance perks. In contrast, earlier this year, neighboring Victoria, the second most populous Australian state, implemented the “ worst EV policy in the world ,” by punishing EVs with a high road usage tax while collecting no similar road usage or gas tax from gas

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The Tesla Autopilot Excuse: How EV ignorance created the perfect storm for a misinformation nightmare

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It was only a few hours after the accident and a bold statement was already making its rounds in the mainstream media. Another Tesla has crashed, and this time, it took the lives of two individuals from Texas. Facing inquiries from journalists eager for some clarity as to what happened in the tragic incident, Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman shared a surprisingly confident and bold statement: there was no one in the ill-fated Model S’ driver seat when it crashed. . “They ar

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Coal Miner Turned Activist & Tesla Owner Is Sharing The Tesla Experience With Other Miners To Advance Tesla’s Mission

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Coal Miners Driving Teslas may seem like an oxymoron at first, but in the case of this particular YouTube channel, it’s actually something pretty amazing. I came across the story of these two brothers while working on another article about GM’s plan to convince Australia to adopt EVs. The two brothers, Daniel and Tim Bleakley, […].

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Volkswagen ID.4 is the Most Affordable All-Wheel-Drive Electric Vehicle on Sale in the U.S.

EV Obssesion

ID.4 AWD Pro carries a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $43,675, lower than any other AWD BEV on sale today Dual-motor ID.4 offers maximum of 295 hp and AWD Pro achieves 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds EPA-estimated 249 miles of range on AWD Pro model and 240 miles of range on AWD Pro S […]. The post Volkswagen ID.4 is the Most Affordable All-Wheel-Drive Electric Vehicle on Sale in the U.S. appeared first on EV Obsession.

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The Fully Electric Future of Landscape Maintenance 

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An Interview with Dan Mabe, founder of the American Green Zone Alliance.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Ample Goes to Japan with ENEOS to Launch EV Battery Swapping Service

EV Obssesion

We’re thrilled to be announcing our partnership with ENEOS where we’ll be deploying our battery swapping technology in Japan. ENEOS is one of our early investors and is a strong advocate of transitioning transportation to renewable energy. ENEOS shares our vision of an EV infrastructure solution that is as fast, convenient and cost-effective as gasoline […].

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France: Plug-In Electric Car Sales More Than Tripled In May 2021

InsideEVs

Renault ZOE was #1 in May, while Tesla Model 3 remains #1 year-to-date.

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Rolls-Royce investing $110M over next decade to develop energy storage for aircraft

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Rolls-Royce is entering new aviation markets to pioneer sustainable power and as part of that mission will be developing energy storage systems (ESS) that will enable aircraft to undertake zero emissions flights of more than 100 miles on a single charge. Rolls-Royce is planning an £80-million (US$110 million) investment in ESS over the next decade. Aerospace-certified ESS solutions from Rolls-Royce will power electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems for eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff a

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Gaussin Develops Next-Gen Skateboard Truck Platform

InsideEVs

It will be powered by Microvast batteries.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Rolls-Royce to Lead the Way in Developing Aviation Energy Storage Technology

EV Obssesion

Rolls-Royce is entering new aviation markets to pioneer sustainable power and as part of that mission we will be developing energy storage systems (ESS) that will enable aircraft to undertake zero emissions flights of over 100 miles on a single charge. In order to deliver this ground-breaking technology, we are planning an £80m investment in […].

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How About A Plaid Yoke For Your Tesla Model 3 Or Model Y?

InsideEVs

It seems some folks really like yolks.

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A Look At Tesla’s Conflict Minerals Report

CleanTechnica EVs

Last month, Tesla released its Conflict Mineral Report for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2019, and emphasized the importance of sourcing only responsibly produced materials. “This means having safe and humane working conditions in our supply chain and ensuring that workers are treated with respect and dignity,” the company said in its SEC […].

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