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Title: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 10, 2013, 11:01:09 pm
Future Transport Solutions Will Require More Than Electric Cars


University of Vermont assistant professor Richard Watts believes policies need to be implemented that dis-incentivize car use and encourage other forms of mobility: walking, biking, public transit, car-pooling.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b)

It certainly is fun to slip behind the wheel of an electric car. But if we aim to build a truly more sustainable transportation system, one that reduces greenhouse gas emissions AND addresses other social, physical and environmental impacts, we have to get out of our cars and use other forms of transportation.

Electric cars should be part of the solution — but the focus should be first on reducing use, providing real alternatives to the car, building communities that enable walking and biking, and living in ways that reduce our auto-dependence.

Borrowing the electricity heuristic of “negawatts” from Amory Lovins: The cleanest, greenest, cheapest mile is the “nega-mile,” the mile not driven in a car.

Yes, electric cars are cool. I’ve spent hundreds of hours behind the wheel of these peppy, quiet vehicles as the former director of an electric car research and demonstration project in Vermont.

And the promise of solving our transportation challenges — one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, for example — by simply switching fuels is alluring. President Obama has called for 1 million electric cars by 2015.

State policymakers also have embraced the idea. Vermont’s Comprehensive Energy Plan calls for 90 percent renewable energy by 2050, in all sectors, identifying electric cars as a core strategy: “The state considers that the conversion of Vermont’s vehicle fleet to plug-in electric vehicles, including hybrids, is the best long-term path to reduce transportation fuel consumption by light-duty vehicles” (CEP, Volume 2, page 259).

Switching fuels in our cars allows life to go on as-is, and potentially “plug in” to cleaner energy. Anything else would be a major disruption.

For example more than three-quarters of us drive alone to work every day. Of the billions of trips made every day, more than eight out of 10 of them are in a motor vehicle, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
(See the administration’s 2009 National Household Travel Survey at http://bit.ly/NHTS2009 for a data-driven look at our automobile addiction.)

Technology solutions are easier for policymakers, because they don’t require behavior change. But switching fuels does not address other issues associated with driving, such as the impacts on human health, land use and the social fabric of our communities.

For example, sociologist Robert Putnam found that every additional 10 minutes spent driving cuts community involvement by 10 percent: “The car and the commute ... are bad for community life” (“Bowling Alone,” page 213).

And what about the almost 10 percent of households that don’t own vehicles? Or the elderly who outlive their ability to drive a car? And young people, without access to activities without a car? Do we really want to endorse a car-centered world?

This is the problem with switching vehicle fuels as a central transportation strategy. You can’t endorse and fund an auto-centered system and also expect other modes — walking, biking, public transit, car-pooling — to thrive.

In Vermont, for example, we spent less than 8 percent of the total transportation budget (about $450 million in 2010) on providing alternatives to personal vehicle travel (UVM Transportation Research Center Energy Report, page 16: Table 5-2).

Imagine for a minute if we spent $400 million on providing real alternatives to automobiles? If we gave people real choices? Safe sidewalks, more frequent bus service, roads that were safe for bikers?

Instead of automobiles (whatever they run on), we should put “nega-miles” at the center of our sustainable transportation planning.

And here is the hopeful news. Even in a place like Vermont, according to an analysis by the TRC, 39 percent of all trips were less than two miles, and one-quarter were less than a mile  :o (TRC Energy Report, page 11).

Some higher percent of those trips could be/should be captured by other modes. But it will take policies that dis-incentivize car use and focus on behavior — charging the real cost for parking, for example — that will challenge the existing system.

http://www.evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=31446
Title: Fueled vs Electric Cars: The Great Race Begins
Post by: AGelbert on October 11, 2013, 07:27:16 pm
Fuel vs Electric Cars: The Great Race Begins
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 Thomas Blakeslee 
 August 26, 2013  |  72 Comments

The amazing success of the Tesla model S proves that electric cars may have a chance of replacing liquid fueled vehicles in the long run. Skeptics point out that most of our electric power today comes from coal, which is dirty and inefficient. We must change to clean, renewable energy sources but is that really practical? The Tesla has proven that we can use photovoltaic solar power to recharge pure electric cars. Let’s calculate how much land is needed to renewably fuel a car using several possible electrical and biofuel approaches.

I recently purchased a Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid car. It is the perfect laboratory for this experiment because it can run on pure electricity or as a gasoline hybrid. In the electric mode it can go 38 miles on a 10.8 kilowatt-hour recharge. That’s 3.5 miles per kilowatt hour. Allowing for power transmission and charging losses, let's use 3 mi/kWh. I will compare the land use efficiency of several real approaches to renewable power using both liquid fuel and electricity. We will calculate the number of miles per year that can be driven using an acre of land to produce the power. We can then compare the miles/year/acre numbers for some real-world renewable energy approaches

Full article with knock down drag out comments war here:  :o  ;D

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2013/08/fueled-vs-electric-cars-the-great-race-begins-10
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 21, 2013, 03:43:41 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IElqf-FCMs8&feature=player_embedded
750 horsepower electric car

One horsepower = 0.745699872 kilowatts

This car has FOUR 138 KW MOTORS (one on each wheel with its own individual drive mechanism). The cornering ability at high speeds is beyond belief! They can alter torque instantly (without braking - something not possible in an ICE car) to improve cornering.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 31, 2013, 06:18:39 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WypZvsIj8-k&feature=player_embedded
Way too pricey  :P but this quiet, maintenance free machine is definitely the wave of the future.   8)
Title: When Gasoline Stations are NO MORE
Post by: AGelbert on October 31, 2013, 07:11:41 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp6Rf_wS02c&feature=player_embedded
The Germans are not waiting for the fossil fuelers and nuke pukes to realize that unsustanable dirty energy has to go. In the video above, everyting you see is technologically possible NOW. The video is a trip to a future when gasoline stations are part of our fossil fuel folly energy PAST.
If gasoline stations are to survive at all, they will have to be renewable energy ethanol fuel stations instead.  8)
Title: California Deploying First All-Electric School Bus
Post by: AGelbert on November 02, 2013, 02:22:28 am
California Deploying First All-Electric School Bus

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11/04/2013 

 Clean Edge News

New all-electric Type A school buses will hit the road in 2014, due to a collaboration between Trans Tech Bus, and Motiv Power Systems. Called the SST-e, the first all-electric school bus developed in the partnership will go to Kings Canyon Unified School District, in the San Joaquin Valley of California. The bus is funded in part by the California Air Resources Board AB 118 Air Quality Improvement Program Electric School Bus Demonstration Project. The new SST-e bus was revealed at the 2013 National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Annual Summit in Grand Rapids, MI.

The buses are built on Ford E450 chassis, utilizing the all-battery, all-chassis compatible Motiv electric Powertrain Control System (ePCS).The ePCS is installed as a Ford ship-through chassis modification similar to a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) modification, enabling minimal changes between the fossil fuel and electric versions of the school buses. Passenger capacity for the Trans Tech/Motiv SST-e all-electric school buses is up to 32 students for this Type A bus, or 24 students and 1 wheelchair.

 

"An electric bus can save a school district about 16 gallons of fuel a day, or around $11,000 in fuel savings over a year, not to mention maintenance savings," said John Phraner President of Trans Tech. "We are very excited to continue to help school districts reduce their transportation budgets and are committed to opening the market for the all-electric school bus."

 

The SST-e buses are built on Ford E450 chassis, using the Motiv ePCS, which is compatible with a wide variety of chassis and batteries. The ePCS allows buses to be compatible with any battery currently on the market or available in the future. Additionally, one pack can be replaced without replacing all the batteries on the vehicle. The new all-electric SST-e school buses are available with four or five battery packs, providing districts with range options of 80 or 100 miles.

 

With Motiv's onboard fast charging technology the buses can reach 50 percent charge in under an hour and full charge in 8 hours. Motiv's low-cost 3-phase fast charging, requires minimal building modifications and no expensive charging stations. The buses are also equipped with telemetry systems, providing real-time route data and preventive maintenance reports to fleet managers. The cloud stored data can be viewed on the web and on smart phones, helping them manage improved driver performance and safety management.

 

"Our system is battery agnostic, it 'future-proofs' fleets against changes in the battery market, such as discontinued batteries or future improved technology," said Jim Castelaz Founder and CEO of Motiv. "This makes a Motiv equipped bus the most flexible and customizable all-electric powertrain for trucks on the market. We are thrilled the ePCS will be assisting schools get the most out of their transportation dollars, while at the same time educating children on clean transportation."


http://www.cleanedge.com/Resources/news/California-Deploying-First-All-Electric-School-Bus
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 03, 2013, 07:38:25 pm
Orlando Launches Electric Car Rental to Win Hearts and Minds(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Femoticons%2Femoticon-object-081.gif&hash=5981b917cdd5e334cd69d00213b2d119acbfb380)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD6OIqypz0I&feature=player_embedded

Mickey Mouse is on board.

Katherine Tweed:

http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/Orlando-Launches-Electric-Car-Rental-to-Win-Hearts-and-Minds

Another nail in the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) coffin. Once millions of people on vacation have driven an electric car, they will never want an ICE car again!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F8.gif&hash=c1d98e606d7f558df4040f88e7997b3e11e9448c)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 08, 2013, 04:01:50 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7lVQDFOSaI&feature=player_embedded

If they can get this into production, it will massively boost EV sales. I hope they do well. The EV is THE thransport of the future!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fearthhug.gif&hash=3abcf70466f34337f2d702ebd9e02c650d5c4c20)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 21, 2013, 10:15:34 pm
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Scooter That Can Haul Some Serious Cargo, From Lit Motors


The Kickstarter page for kubo starts with this line: “Like a pickup truck on two wheels, kubo carries you and your daily essentials anywhere you want to go. And it’s electric!”

What I think the Lit Motors squad really nails is combining the fun of electric scooters with serious utility and wonderful style. I love its products, and can’t wait to test one out!

The crew at Lit Motors adds: “We’re big fans of two-wheeled vehicles here at Lit, but we found existing motor scooters lacking. They make carrying anything a hassle, and we couldn’t find a good quality electric scooter anywhere. So as a side project during our free time, we decided to make our own!”

Derek Markham, writing over on TreeHugger, has some details:


Designed and built as a side project, the idea for the kubo came about because they “couldn’t find a good quality electric scooter anywhere”. This 100% electric scooter looks a bit odd, when compared to traditional moped and scooter designs, but that’s because it’s made specifically to haul more than just a person. The 22″ square cargo area within the frame of the scooter has loops, hooks, and rails to secure your gear while in transport, and the kubo can handle up to 300 lb (rider’s weight plus the cargo).

kubo has a top speed of 45 mph, and a range of 50 miles per full charge. The onboard charger can be plugged into any standard outlet and is said to charge the scooter “in a few hours”.

I could see kubo doing very well, but the first hump it has to climb is a $300,000 crowdfunding target set by the Lit Motors crew on Kickstarter. Head on over there to help it out.

For more cool scooter stories, I’d recommend the excellent collection over at Gas2. For the hottest EV news, definitely keep an eye on our EV category or even subscribe to our free EV newsletter.

Read more at http://cleantechnica.com/2013/11/21/scooter-can-haul-serious-cargo-lit-motors/#ZTptocQxjttRghu4.99
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 25, 2013, 12:40:10 am
11/21/2013 02:32 PM     

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SustainableBusiness.com News

 
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In great news for electric cars, Nissan says its electric Leaf is profitable now, and they are ramping up US production.

 Cutting the price helped a lot - since the $6000 cut on the sticker price, demand has been growing. And the Leaf is the top reason customers are referred to the Nissan brand, Jose Munoz, Senior Vice President of Americas sales and marketing told reporters at an automotive conference, reports Reuters.

"From a purely attraction and branding point of view it's already a very good car," he says.

When Nissan shifted manufacturing of the Leaf from Japan to the US it was able to cut the price by more than $6,000, bringing the sticker price to $29,650.

 Since then, more than 2000 Leafs have sold per month, up from 9800 for all of 2012. There are 34,000 Leafs on US roads today and 75,000 worldwide. It has a 75-mile range, rated at 115 miles per gallon equivalent. 


Meanwhile, BMW, which just delivered its first electric car in Germany, says it already has orders for 10,000 cars. Its i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, which debuts in mid-2014, is sold out.  :o  ;D


And Volkswagen announced it will electrify all segments of its car lines by equipping manufacturing plants with standardized assembly kits.

"We are able to produce cars on the same assembly line, bumper-to-bumper, with conventional, electrified, and CNG powertrains. This flexible strategy enables us to react fast and cost-efficiently to actual demand and thus reduces risks," says Rudolf Krebs, VW's Commissioner for Electric Drive Systems.

By 2014, VW will have 14 models of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and all-electrics. As demand rises, they will be able to outfit up to 40 models with alternative drivetrains. The company - which plans to manufacture batteries in-house - has hired 400 experts and trained 70,000 employees in e-mobility development, production, and servicing, says Krebs.

"The objective of the program is to continuously improve the environmental compatibility of the production process," explains Peter Bosch, Head of Strategy, Processes and Organizational Structures. By 2018, waste, energy, water consumption, solvents and carbon emissions will be down 25%, while renewable energy will increasingly power factories. 

Last year, plug-in and electric cars were the fastest growing segment of the US automotive industry, but carmakers still rely on larger, conventional cars for their profits.   :P

http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/25362?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SBGeneralNews+%28SustainableBusiness.com+General+News%29
Title: Norway Electric Car Sales Hit 12% Of Total Car Sales In November
Post by: AGelbert on December 05, 2013, 06:04:07 pm
Record: :o  Norway Electric Car Sales Hit 12% Of Total Car Sales In November  ;D
 
Originally published on EV Obsession.

Norway-Loves-Electric-Vehicles
Norway crushes it in market penetration of electric cars, already hitting about 4% of the market (primarily through the availability and sale of just 2 electric car models).
Slide credit: Francisco Carranza, Manager of Corporate Planning at Nissan Europe.
Photo credit: Zachary Shahan / EV Obsession / CleanTechnica

You may have caught my story the other day pointing out that the top-selling car in Norway two months in a row was an electric car (the Tesla Model S in October and the Nissan Leaf in November). Unfortunately, they didn’t top the list again in November; however, the overall share of electric car sales was the highest to date.

1,434 of Norway’s 12,079 new vehicle registrations in November were for electric cars. That amounts to a 12% market share, even considerably more than in September (8.6%) and October (7.2%).

Furthermore, the Nissan Leaf and the Tesla Model S did both make it into the top 10. The Model S was #2 at 527 registrations and the Nissan Leaf was at #5 with 512 registrations (just a 15-car difference). The Volkswagen (VW) Golf took the top spot with 666 sales, an apt number for the slightly downbeat news.

2014 should be a very interesting year. The BMW i3 and the VW e-Up! are coming to the Norwegian market, and I think also the Renault Zoe and Renault Fluence ZE, and the i3 and e-Up! reportedly already have over 1,000 orders each!

Note that electric car sales in the US are still far below 1% of total car sales.

Stay tuned for some even more uplifting Norway electric car news, including some exclusive interviews with EV leaders in Norway.

Read more at http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/05/record-norway-electric-car-sales-hit-12-total-car-sales-november/#YfagmwGQO0CszwzP.99
Title: Mitsubishi i-MiEV now priced ridiculously low at $22,995, before incentives
Post by: AGelbert on December 05, 2013, 09:48:53 pm
Mitsubishi i-MiEV now priced ridiculously low at $22,995, before incentives

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The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has long be the Spartan contender in the US plug-in vehicle scene. It's basic electric transportation with a low-ish price tag. If you don't want any frills with your zero-emission car, the i was the way to go.

The i started its sales life in 2011 with a $27,990 price tag, but that was jacked up by $1,135 a few months later because of "unforeseen changes in market conditions." Even with the increase, the i was on the lower end of the available EV price list and there were times when the Mitsubishi i was an even better electric bargain. Earlier this year, some dealers put $10,000 rebates on the hood, but that wasn't a national program.

2013, though, was the year for plug-in vehicle price drops, with the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt both losing thousands from their MSRPs. So, it really shouldn't come as a surprise that the i is also shedding dollars: Mitsubishi has announced that the 2014 i will starts at a price that's $6,130 less than the outgoing 2012 model. The new, pre-incentive price? $22,995. Factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit and you can be looking at a brand new EV for $15,495.

To go along with the price drop, Mitsubishi is adding many standard features, making the plain car a little less difficult to enjoy. Heated front seats, a charge port lamp, leather steering wheel and "numerous decorative color/trim upgrades" should make the i more comfortable. On the technology front, a Chademo DC quick charge port and a battery warming system should help with range questions. You can see a full list of upgrades in the press release below.

Oh, and the company is now calling the i the i-MiEV in the press release, so we should assume that shortened name is finished, then?

http://green.autoblog.com/2013/12/04/mitsubishi-i-miev-priced-ridiculously-low-22995/ (http://green.autoblog.com/2013/12/04/mitsubishi-i-miev-priced-ridiculously-low-22995/)
Title: Global electric vehicle sales will jump 48% each year through 2020
Post by: AGelbert on December 05, 2013, 09:51:08 pm
Global electric vehicle sales will jump 48% each year through 2020


By  Danny King RSS feed 

Posted Oct 11th 2013 7:50PM

If ABI Research is correct, our monthly math fest that is the green car sales report will soon take longer to add up. That's because ABI's recent report says that almost 2.4 million battery-electric vehicles will be sold worldwide in 2020, estimating that EV sales (excluding plug-in hybrids and extended-range plug-ins) will jump 48 percent a year through the end of the decade. That means that the estimated 150,000 EVs expected to be sold globally this year will increase to 2.36 million in 2020, with Asia Pacific representing the fastest regional growth rate.

 While EV sales have been what ABI calls "disappointing" so far, governmental support in the form of subsidies, infrastructure funding and concessions such as free parking, solo driving in high-occupancy vehicle lanes and congestion-zone toll exemptions will start boosting EV adoption during the next few years. The broader adoption of wireless charging and smart-grid usage will also move things along for the battery-electric driving set.

 While automakers continue to add EV models, just two – the Nissan Leaf and the Tesla Model S – are sold in the US with any sort of substantial numbers. Through the first nine months of the year, Nissan tripled year-earlier sales to 16,076 units. And while Tesla doesn't report monthly sales, the Model S moved about 9,900 units during the first half of the year. The company is expected to release third-quarter results early next month.
 Check out ABI's press release below (at link).


http://green.autoblog.com/2013/10/11/global-electric-vehicle-sales-will-jump-48-each-year-through-20/ (http://green.autoblog.com/2013/10/11/global-electric-vehicle-sales-will-jump-48-each-year-through-20/)
Title: $12,000 Colibri EV Set For Launch In Germany
Post by: AGelbert on December 07, 2013, 03:06:11 pm
$12,000 Colibri EV Set For Launch In Germany  ;D



Originally published on Gas2.
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Buying a car anywhere isn’t cheap (except maybe for India), though there is a growing market for cheap transportation in an increasingly expensive world. It is notoriously expensive to buy a new car in Europe, though a small electric car company plans to launch a $12,000 city EV sometime in 2015, and if such a car can succeed anywhere, it’s Europe.

The Colibri is a German-built electric car with a goal-price of just 8,831 euros, or about $12,000 U.S., as well as a $74 monthly battery rental fee. Equipped with a tiny 6 kWh battery pack, the Colibri is strictly a city commuter, with room for a single person and a few bags of groceries. Weighing in at less than a thousand pounds, the Colibri claims a range of 68 miles per charge, and can scoot from 0 to 60 mph in less than 10 seconds. Despite its size, the designers claim it can comfortably fit people up to 6 feet 3 inches tall.

While the top speed is limited to 74 mph, most drivers probably won’t even come close to maxing out this miniscule EV. A full charge takes just two hours from a Level 2 charger, and you can supposedly squeeze two of these tiny cars into a normal parking space. There are no plans to sell the Colibri in the U.S., and a planned 2014 launch date was pushed back to 2015.

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Though a car seems difficult to find a market for, Europe’s best-selling EV is similarly designed and priced. I am talking about the Renault Twizy, which doesn’t even have a fully-closed cockpit, but has found plenty of urban buyers looking for an alternative to mass transit. If the Colibri makes it to market, it could find a decent following, though America is still many years (and much higher gas prices) from embracing such a small, limited-use vehicle.

http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/07/12000-colibri-ev-set-for-launch-in-germany/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IM-cleantechnica+%28CleanTechnica%29
Title: All about EV batteries
Post by: AGelbert on December 08, 2013, 10:18:05 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84oseQR1jpY&feature=player_embedded
Informative and educational video on EV batteries. He talks slow but he is very knowledgeable. He explains the differences in weight and power output discharge slope between a Lithium Ion and a lead acid type battery. The lithium, for the same amount of power and a very flat, reliable discharge slope, weighs half as much. This is a big deal because the lead acid package weighs in at over 700 pounds! :o

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This is video 6 of a several videos on a conversion of a Karmann Ghia Volkswagon ICE powered car to an EV.


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 17, 2013, 02:12:19 pm

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Paul Scott
 
Paul Scott is one of the standout leaders in the EV revolution. He is the co-founder of the highly regarded organization Plug In America, and he has done a tremendous job hitting the ground to an even greater degree and selling Nissan Leafs at the Nissan of Downtown Los Angeles dealership.

Last week, Paul accepted a 2013 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) from the state of California on behalf of the LA Nissan dealership. The dealership was one of 13 winners for this prestigious environmental award.

I think the director of “Who Killed the Electric Car?” and “Revenge of the Electric Car” summarizes the general consensus on Paul quite well:

“Paul is one of the most dedicated activists and educators I have ever met for both electric cars and solar,” said Chris Paine, said. “He knows the issues, he’s passionate and takes personal risks, he puts his money where his mouth is, he’s tireless even when exhausted, and he walks the walk. He truly is one of California’s finest assets and I’ve met a lot of people in my 20 years here. He not only believes, he’s making it happen.” (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clker.com%2Fcliparts%2Fc%2F8%2Ff%2F8%2F11949865511933397169thumbs_up_nathan_eady_01.svg.hi.png&hash=599691109af22b33f1d59dd61eb97448a9427020)

The press release adds more noteworthy comments on Scott and the associations he is a critical part of: “A founding board member of Plug In America, the nonprofit organization widely credited as critically instrumental in bringing EVs back into auto showrooms, Scott helped bring about installation at Nissan of Downtown L.A. of one of the area’s first EV quick chargers, which LEAF and other EV drivers may use for free around the clock. He helped organize several EV ride-and-drives at large local corporations, and trains the dealership’s staff—which boasts one of the nation’s highest LEAF ownership rates—about the environmental, economic and national security benefits of EVs outlined in the documentary about his ill-fated lunch with President Barack Obama.”

Nissan of Downtown LA is apparently planning to install a large solar carport for charging its EVs. No doubt, Scott was a critical part of that move. As he says, the dealership can now sell all of its EVs on a “full tank of sunshine.”

You can find more details about the honor and more comments from Paul in the Plug In America press release.

Hear Paul and another noted EV advocate, Nicolas Zart, talk about EVs and autonomous cars in this recent interview at National Plug In Day 2013 in Los Angeles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHEsLynSuFA&feature=player_embedded


Read more about or from Paul Scott on our Paul Scott channel. Keep up with all the hottest EV news here on CleanTechnica, and subscribe to our free EV newsletter if you like getting your news in your inbox.

Btw, here’s another special treat (http://www.boredpanda.com/cute-baby-animals-mini-me/) from the PR person who sent me the above press release. Enjoy!

Image Credit: Nissan


http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/17/electric-car-leader-accepts-californias-highest-honor/#5t9q4r4LO1jSCxBE.99

Agelbert NOTE:That Nissan Nitmo has the same Leaf drive train but weighs only 2,000 lbs versus 3,400 for the production Leaf. The Nitmo can turn 90 DEGREES at 50 MPH!

For the fossil fuelers that question my "parabolic to exponential" projection of Renewable Energy growth to 2035, listen to Paul provide a (just one tiny part of my projection research) RELEVANT DATA CLUE (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85) for you -   Attending crowd growth at the annual event in the video.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imgion.com%2Fimages%2F01%2FAngry-animated-smiley.jpg&hash=84657bd1a63cad676e3551587daeb4b39411a289)   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.123rf.com%2F400wm%2F400%2F400%2Fyayayoy%2Fyayayoy1106%2Fyayayoy110600019%2F9735563-smiling-sun-showing-thumb-up.jpg&hash=09b45642ec6d7943d30b5b87548676e3ee7dbe3d)


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 24, 2013, 03:20:39 pm
CURRENT Spread Sheet EVs available in the USA (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsDzwXJeEr1pdDY4Tk5pSE9LMmZzQ01vSXh3QVZqTlE#gid=4)
Title: Are Electric Vehicles Already Halfway to Market Dominance?
Post by: AGelbert on December 27, 2013, 02:39:09 pm
Are Electric Vehicles Already Halfway to Market Dominance?  ;D

 Tam Hunt, Contributor 
 December 16, 2013

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2013/12/are-electric-vehicles-already-halfway-to-market-dominance
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 03, 2014, 03:27:26 pm
Green Machines (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)


Trucks Alternative Power Hybrid Electric
 
Reposition Your Fleet

You stop. You go. You generate power along the way. You save fuel. Freightliner Trucks’ Business Class® M2 106 diesel-electric hybrid trucks are a perfect solution for stop-and-go and high-idling vocational operations. Whether using the hybrid system’s electric motor to launch the vehicle or its electronic power take-off (ePTO) capability, you’re adding green to your bottom line, while going green through reduced fuel consumption.


Day Cab: Hybrid
 
Specs

GVW up to 55,000 lbs
 
Horsepower 200 to 325 HP

Torque 520 to 750 lb/ft


When you invest in our M2 106 Hybrid trucks, you not only benefit from the powerful combination of product knowledge, resources and service/support systems—you're also backed by the advanced technological expertise of Daimler Trucks North America, LLC and global parent company, Daimler AG. Daimler is shaping future transportation through hybrid electric truck initiatives focused on providing greater fuel economy and lower emissions.

The Performance You Need


Powered by the Cummins ISB 6.7 liter engine with a variety of horsepower/torque ratings up to 325 hp/750 ft lb torque, the M2 106 Hybrid comes with the Eaton parallel-electric hybrid system. This system features a 6-speed UltraShift transmission, coupled with an electric motor that provides up to an additional 60 hp and 310 ft lb torque at peak.

The M2 106 Hybrid with the Eaton® parallel-electric hybrid system is a proven business tool that positions your company as an industry and environmental leader.



Standard Advantages—and then Some


Available in truck and tractor configurations, Freightliner M2 106 Hybrid trucks not only give you the standard advantages of the Business Class M2 106 like superior maneuverability, visibility, and body builder friendliness, but also a business solution that reduces fuel consumption and adds to your bottom line.

This versatile, hardworking hybrid electric truck is perfect for:
High stop-and-go applications including pick-up and delivery and food and beverage
Vocational applications such as dump, HAZMAT, utility and towing

Reduce Idling Time


Optional electronic power take off (ePTO) capability makes M2 106 Hybrid trucks ideal for high-idling applications such as utility and tree trimming. Idle time is reduced up to 87% and fuel consumption up to 60% in ePTO mode.

Add the optional 5 kW auxiliary power generation (APG) unit and realize additional savings. The APG unit provides AC power for lights, tools or refrigeration units using only the power stored in the lithium ion batteries.

How Do Hybrid Electric Trucks Work?


1.The Eaton parallel-electric hybrid system enables these electric trucks to operate using the diesel engine alone, or in combination with the hybrid-electric motor.

2.The hybrid system’s electric motor provides additional power (up to 60 hp) to launch the vehicle, improving fuel economy in stop-and-go operations.



3.The hybrid system’s lithium-ion batteries are recharged through a process called regenerative braking. During braking, the hybrid electric trucks’ kinetic energy is captured and regenerated to charge the hybrid battery. Regenerative braking captures up to 44kW (or 60hp), power that normally is absorbed by the foundation brakes and lost as heat.


4.The all new engine-off-at-stop feature provides up to 8% additional fuel savings. When the service brake is applied, at a stop light for example, the engine turns off. When the service brake is released, the engine restarts.


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https://www.freightlinertrucks.com/Trucks/Alternative-Power-Trucks/Hybrid-Electric/

NOW THEN, if we could (and believe me, we CAN!)  run these babies on BIODIESEL, that would be THAT for fossil fuels, now wouldn't it?   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imgion.com%2Fimages%2F01%2FAngry-animated-smiley.jpg&hash=84657bd1a63cad676e3551587daeb4b39411a289)            (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85) 

Title: SunPower and Ford Team on Gridless EV
Post by: AGelbert on January 04, 2014, 01:47:41 pm
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SunPower and Ford Team on Gridless EV


01/06/2014 

 Clean Edge News

Ford Motor Company has announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, which it says is the first-of-its-kind sun-powered vehicle.

Instead of powering its battery from an electrical outlet, Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept harnesses the power of the sun by using a special concentrator that acts like a magnifying glass, directing intense rays to solar panels on the vehicle roof.

The result is a concept vehicle that takes a day’s worth of sunlight to deliver the same performance as the conventional C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, which draws its power from the electric grid. Ford C-MAX Energi gets a combined best miles per gallon equivalent in its class, with EPA-estimated 108 MPGe city and 92 MPGe highway, for a combined 100 MPGe. By using renewable power, Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is estimated to reduce the annual greenhouse gas emissions a typical owner would produce by four metric tons.

C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, which will be shown at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, is a collaborative project of Ford, San Jose, Calif.-based SunPower Corp. and Atlanta-based Georgia Institute of Technology.
 

The C-MAX Solar Energi Concept debuts as Ford caps a record year of electrified vehicle sales.


Ford expects to sell 85,000 hybrids, plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles for 2013 – the first full year its six new electrified vehicles were available in dealer showrooms.

C-MAX Energi is Ford’s plug-in sales leader, with sales of more than 6,300 through November. Ford sold more plug-in vehicles in October and November than both Toyota and Tesla, and it outsold Toyota through the first 11 months of 2013. Plug-in hybrids continue to grow in sales as more customers discover the benefits of using electricity to extend their driving range.

C-MAX Hybrid over the last year has been a key driver in helping Ford sell more hybrids than any other automaker in the United States, second only to Toyota. C-MAX Hybrid continues to bring new customers to the Ford brand, with a conquest rate of 64 percent and drawing nearly half of its sales from import brands. Conquest rates are even higher in key hybrid growth markets like San Francisco, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

Breakthrough Clean Technology

SunPower, which has been Ford’s solar technology partner since 2011, is providing high-efficiency solar cells for the roof of Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept. Because of the extended time it takes to absorb enough energy to fully charge the vehicle, Ford turned to Georgia Institute of Technology for a way to amplify the sunlight in order to make a solar-powered hybrid feasible for daily use.

Researchers developed an off-vehicle solar concentrator that uses a special Fresnel lens to direct sunlight to the solar cells while boosting the impact of the sunlight by a factor of eight. Fresnel is a compact lens originally developed for use in lighthouses. Similar in concept to a magnifying glass, the patent-pending system tracks the sun as it moves from east to west, drawing enough power from the sun through the concentrator each day to equal a four-hour battery charge (8 kilowatts).


With a full charge, Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is estimated to have the same total range as a conventional C-MAX Energi of up to 620 miles, including up to 21 electric-only miles. Additionally, the vehicle still has a charge port, and can be charged by connecting to a charging station via cord and plug so that drivers retain the option to power up via the grid, if desired.

After C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is shown at CES, Ford and Georgia Tech will begin testing the vehicle in numerous real-world scenarios. The outcome of those tests will help to determine if the concept is feasible as a production car.
 

Off-the-Grid Car


By tapping renewable solar energy with a rooftop solar panel system, C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is not dependent on the traditional electric grid for its battery power. Internal Ford data suggest the sun could power up to 75 percent of all trips made by an average driver in a solar hybrid vehicle. This could be especially important in places where the electric grid is underdeveloped, unreliable or expensive to use.

The vehicle also reinforces MyEnergi Lifestyle, a concept revealed by Ford and several partners at 2013 CES. MyEnergi Lifestyle uses math, science and computer modeling to help homeowners understand how they can take advantage of energy-efficient home appliances, solar power systems and plug-in hybrid vehicles to significantly reduce monthly expenses while also reducing their overall carbon footprint.

The positive environmental impact from Ford C-MAX Solar Energi could be significant. It would reduce yearly CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions from the average U.S. car owner by as much as four metric tons – the equivalent of what a U.S. house produces in four months.

If all light-duty vehicles in the United States were to adopt Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept technology, annual greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced by approximately 1 billion metric tons.

http://www.cleanedge.com/Resources/news/SunPower-and-Ford-Team-on-Gridless-EV
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 21, 2014, 03:34:04 pm
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01/22/2014 

 Clean Edge News


The 100,000th all-electric Nissan LEAF has been purchased by a customer in the United Kingdom. The Nissan LEAF, the world's first mass-produced zero emissions vehicle, remains the best-selling EV in history with a 45% market share, according to a Nissan press release.

Since its launch in December 2010 Nissan has seen the pace of sales increase consistently and 2013 was a record year. The LEAF is now available to customers in 35 countries on four continents. In Norway, the Nissan LEAF topped sales charts, out-selling conventional gasoline powered vehicles in October 2013.


Nissan's research into on-board lithium-ion battery technology began in 1992. The Nissan LEAF offers powerful acceleration, quiet operation, energy efficiency and low cost of maintenance. Nissan has extended the standard warranty for the battery-power holding capacity with its own additional warranty.

After leading the era of electrification in passenger vehicles with the LEAF, Nissan will in 2014 bring an all-electric light commercial vehicle to market.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clker.com%2Fcliparts%2Fc%2F8%2Ff%2F8%2F11949865511933397169thumbs_up_nathan_eady_01.svg.hi.png&hash=599691109af22b33f1d59dd61eb97448a9427020) The e-NV200 will go on sale in Europe and Japan bringing the benefits of quiet, cost-efficient, zero-emissions mobility to businesses.


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NISSAN NV200

In June 2014, Nissan will participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the NISSAN ZEOD RC and aims to set a record for the fastest all-electric, zero-emissions lap of the circuit. Nissan is committed to using the EV platform to break new ground in both the commercial-vehicle and motorsports arenas.


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http://www.cleanedge.com/Resources/news/Nissan-LEAF-Global-Sales-Reach-100,000
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 22, 2014, 07:58:42 pm
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DIY Stretchla Project – Tesla Model S to Underpin Stretched Volkswagen Vanagon Body – Battery Evaluation and Removal

 by Eric Loveday

Remember when we first reported on Stretchla, the ambitious DIY project that involves stripping a salvaged Tesla Model S down to its chassis and drivetrain and then slipping that under a stretched Volkswagen Vanagon?

Well, if you missed our initial post on the subject, then we suggest you click here to get caught up.

Strechla is spearheaded by a man named of Otmar.

Since we first presented the story, there have been a few updates.

First, the Tesla Model S arrived:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwr4WuAobAE&feature=player_embedded

The next step in the process was ensuring that the Model S performed as intended.  This step proved to be a time consuming one since much was unknown as to what occured after the donor Model S was wrecked.

As Otmar explains:

Quote

“Before I start dismantling the Tesla and transferring parts to the Stretched Vanagon, I want to insure that all the Model S systems are working correctly. The condition of the battery, being the most expensive component in the car, has been of great concern to me. I wasn’t expecting much difficulty in getting it to wake up, charge and drive but things are often not as I expect.

The Tesla is very new, and so far there is precious little public diagnostic information. The simple fact that a pyrotechnic disconnect on the 12V battery controls power to the contactors for the main traction pack was unknown to me, though in retrospect it makes perfect sense.

I do appreciate the fact that doing things the hard way often entails more learning, and I’m certainly learning many obscure details about the Model S!  ;D  It’s a good thing I enjoy learning about this sort of thing.”  ;)

This latest update on the Stretchla project is detailed entirely in the video posted below.  Ever wonder what’s involved in removing the Model S battery pack?   ??? Otmar has the answer, but you’ll have to check out the video to find out: (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185441.png&hash=26743778f1a536d8268441c8736c8a6b4cec217b)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3sdTS2kiWg&feature=player_embedded
Cafe Electric Strecthla Blog

http://insideevs.com/video-update-diy-stretchla-project-tesla-model-s-to-underpin-stretched-volkswagen-vanagon-body-battery-evaluation-and-removal/
 
Title: Trivia EV
Post by: AGelbert on February 08, 2014, 11:58:33 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpBlPGhFX4w&feature=player_embedded
Title: BYD’s Electric Buses Can Go 30 Hours On Single Charge
Post by: AGelbert on February 24, 2014, 03:56:52 pm
BYD’s Electric Buses Can Go 30 Hours On Single Charge


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BYD bus

BYD’s electric buses can run for an impressive 30 or so hours straight in between charges, based on the results of a pilot test performed in New York City last year during the months of August–October. Charging to full capacity took, roughly, 3–4 hours, and was completed at night.

According to SAE International (the Society of Automotive Engineers), one of BYD’s buses was used on a number of different routes in Manhattan during that span of time, and ran for a total of 1,481 miles. The pilot test proved that the electric bus could indeed approach the 155-mile-range advertised by BYD.



Here’s some more info from SAE:

After two months, the electric bus’s average battery duration was 0.3 h per % SOC, or 30 h of operation per full charge. An advantage of electric buses, compared to diesel bus technology, is that they do not idle when in heavy or stopped traffic, thus conserving “fuel” and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Another advantage is that because BYD buses do not have an internal-combustion engine or transmission, along with other conventional components, maintenance costs (and labor) can be reduced “significantly,” according to the company. Regenerative braking also reduces normal brake-pad wear and maintenance.

BYD and MTA claim that the expected operating-cost-per-mile of an electric bus is about $0.20 to $0.30, compared to $1.30 per mile for an equivalent diesel- or natural-gas-powered bus in New York.

In related news, Daimler-BYD’s first Denza electric car is nearing its release date — the model is expected to be released in China sometime towards the middle of the year. Recent reports have revealed that the EV will be DV quick-charge compatible.

Keep up to date with all the hottest electrified vehicle news here on CleanTechnica. Subscribe to our free EV newsletter or overall cleantech newsletter to never miss a story.

Image Credit: BYD

Read more at http://cleantechnica.com/2014/02/24/byds-ev-buses-can-go-30-hours-single-charge/#FBVgokZfTVsuDjLx.99
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 30, 2014, 07:39:46 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8wtCJG0D1Y&feature=player_embedded
Title: Tesla Motors Inc. Is Leaving Big Energy in the Dust
Post by: AGelbert on April 11, 2014, 08:04:48 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX90oDuwhPk&feature=player_embedded

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(GRAPHICS AT LINK)  ;D

By Justin Loiseau
April 11, 2014

 Tesla Motors  (NASDAQ: TSLA  )  is taking the automotive industry by storm -- but that's not all. Some of the largest energy corporations around are kicking themselves for not investing earlier in one of the electric-vehicle maker's smartest moves. Here's what you need to know.

If you build it, they will come


Tesla Motors, is building more than cars -- it's building a support system to overthrow the entire way we conceive of getting from Point A to Point B. The key: electric-vehicle charging stations. Tesla Motors knows it's up against a century-old status quo of gas guzzlers, so the company is doing everything in its power to ease consumers' switching costs.

While technological improvements are enabling Tesla drivers to go further on faster charges, the company's massive network of Supercharger stations is what truly sets it apart, and what energy companies wish they'd cashed in on earlier.

At what is dubbed "the fastest charging station on the planet," Tesla owners can charge their vehicles at more than 10 times the rate of public charging stations. With 84 stations open across the nation, Tesla drivers can now make a full American road trip without needing a single drop of gas. Just check out the video below for proof.

 

It's all about infrastructure

In a recent survey, 527 utility professionals offered surprising thoughts on Tesla's major infrastructure advances. Only 17% of those surveyed said there isn't an opportunity for utilities to deploy electric-vehicle charging stations, while 46% said they utilities are missing out on the opportunity. It's not hard to understand why. Here's a map of Tesla Motors' 84 current stations:



But by the end of 2015, the United States of America is going to look more spotted than a three-year-old with chickenpox. Ninety-eight percent of the entire U.S. population will be Tesla-able:


Perhaps the survey's most shocking number is the 37% of utility professionals who responded that "tilities are not and will not miss the [electric-vehicle charging station] opportunity." Unless energy companies have super-secret plans they're not telling anyone about, their current grand total of 147 stations doesn't come close to Tesla Motors' plans.

If you look at the geographic spread, it's easy to see that utility companies aren't concerned with nationwide access. While Tesla wants drivers across every state, energy companies are currently playing to their strengths. Sorry, Washington state, Texas, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Tennessee, Maine, and many others -- utilities have yet to put a single station in your state

It takes two (hundred stations) to tango
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With more than 200 stations expected for 2015, Tesla Motors is gearing up for massive growth. And while utilities are collectively sitting on billions in cash, they're either bureaucratically unable or unwilling to go where this electric-vehicle maker is going. Ironically, Tesla seems less afraid of infrastructure investments than the corporations that lit up America -- and they're paying a pretty price in lost profit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ0HsN-tblo&feature=player_embedded

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/04/11/tesla-motors-inc-is-leaving-big-energy-in-the-dust.aspx


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 24, 2014, 01:53:51 pm
Norwegian Man With Seven Teslas Says Electric Cars Work Just Fine In Winter Weather  ;D

 By Richard Read  Richard Read 

Last year, the auto world watched Tesla CEO Elon Musk carry out a very public feud with New York Times writer John Broder, who'd published a damning story about his travels in a Tesla Model S. Musk claimed that negative publicity generated by the piece cost Tesla $100 million in revenue.

Among other things, Broder's article suggested that cold weather adversely affected the battery in the Model S, drastically reducing its driving range. (It's an issue that had been raised before.) But one Norwegian man wants to set the record straight.

That man is Jens Kratholm, an ophthalmologist who lives in the town of Narvik, some 136 miles north of the Arctic Circle. The average temperature there is 39 degrees Fahrenheit. If electric car batteries fare poorly in chilly temps, Narvik would be a bad place to own a Tesla.

And yet, Kratholm owns a Tesla Model S. He also owns six Tesla Roadsters.  :o Yes: six. According to a post on the Tesla Motors blog, Kratholm owns more Teslas than anyone else on Planet Earth.


He ordered his first Roadster sight-unseen from a dealership in Denmark -- much to the chagrin of his wife, Ellen Røsnes, who is a self-proclaimed car nut and longtime Mercedes-Benz fan. Røsnes chided Kratholm, saying "Are you crazy?  ??? This car doesn’t have an engine! It’s just a play car." (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_1730.gif&hash=cdaf50326d98ff7b051a9c49e83d51c7bb687407) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fswear1.gif&hash=87347674f9297191f3f8a447208170617da4caf6)

As you might've guessed, Røsnes was quickly hooked by the Roadster's handling, especially in icy conditions. The family's collection grew, until the couple had enough Teslas to share with their children when they came home for visits.

To Kratholm, Tesla's biggest selling point is its performance in cold weather:

"We found out that [the Tesla is] a super winter car,” says Jens. 'It’s so fantastic. It’s much easier and better than an ordinary car.' He likes that you can heat the Model S remotely via an app, so that there’s no ice or snow on the car when you’re ready to drive it. He also says the winter range is almost the same as the summer range. In December, he and Røsnes took the Model S to an ice hotel in Sweden, 200km from Narvik. The temperature dropped to -40 degrees Celsius. It was so cold that the trains couldn’t operate and the diesel in the buses froze. But the Model S was just fine." (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)


OUR TAKE

Kratholm is the kind of superfan that CEOs dream about. He and his family are passionate about Tesla products, so it's not surprising that Tesla ran a post about them on its corporate blog.

That being said, it would be hard to imagine that the family's claims are fabricated, or that Kratholm would continue buying Teslas if they performed poorly in Narvik's harsh winter weather.

Bottom line: there's a lot more research to be done on electric car batteries, their strengths, and their shortcomings, particularly in extreme temps. At the very least, however, Kratholm's family show that Teslas are viable vehicles, even for folks living north of the Arctic Circle. At best, they suggest that Broder's reports   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-241013183046.jpeg&hash=51c9c4f17e747698c76c65c7c1814eff4f32c400)  were either misguided (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85)
or inaccurate.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.u.arizona.edu%2F%7Epatricia%2Fcute-collection%2Fsmileys%2Flying-smiley.gif&hash=a34c2f7344d5f54f7009a4e684bb6c7310cdda03) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imgion.com%2Fimages%2F01%2FAngry-animated-smiley.jpg&hash=84657bd1a63cad676e3551587daeb4b39411a289) 

Picture at link of
Jens Kratholm with two of his six Tesla Roadsters (via the Tesla Motors blog)

http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1091687_norwegian-man-with-seven-teslas-says-electric-cars-work-just-fine-in-winter-weather

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 24, 2014, 04:00:17 pm
Tesla Motors Has Friends At The FTC When It Comes To Direct Sales

by Jay Cole    


At link:
Internationally Tesla Run Into Few Problems With Their Direct Sales Model (such as at this company store in Toronto)

There is a war going on in the United States when it comes to automotive sales; specifically the ability to sell cars directly to the consumer.

And it seemingly goes like this: Tesla Motors VS every state’s auto dealers association.  Sometimes Tesla wins, sometimes they lose (such as recent defeats in Arizona, and ongoing difficulties in New Jersey).

Often when they lose, their CEO Elon Musk muses taking the fight to the federal level; although no such advancement on that front has yet been made.

Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) threw a little gas on that fire by aligning themselves on Tesla’s side of the fight by putting up a blog post entitled “Who decides how consumers should shop?”


“Dealers contend that it is important for regulators to prevent abuses of local dealers. This rationale appears unsupported, however, with respect to blanket prohibitions of direct sales by manufacturers. And, in any event, it has no relevance to companies like Tesla. It has never had any independent dealers and reportedly does not want them.

Regulators should differentiate between regulations that truly protect consumers and those that protect the regulated. We hope lawmakers will recognize efforts by auto dealers and others to bar new sources of competition for what they are—expressions of a lack of confidence in the competitive process that can only make consumers worse off.”

Check out the entire transcript of that post below – it’s a well thought out read!

Who decides how consumers should shop?  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.websmileys.com%2Fsm%2Fviolent%2Fsterb029.gif&hash=7a43a0c106eab798f7ba6133dc5cc550647a03d2)


(By: Andy Gavil, Debbie Feinstein, and Marty Gaynor)

Consumers once shopped predominantly at their local stores; but first mail order catalogs and today the Internet have created new ways to shop for and purchase a wide range of goods and services. Similarly, consumers once arranged for taxis by hailing one from a street corner or by calling a dispatcher; yet today, smartphones and new software applications are shaking up the transportation industry, creating new business opportunities and new services for consumers.

At link:
Tesla Model S Design Studio In China – Company Owned & Operated
 
In buying cars, however, these new ways to shop may not be available to consumers. For decades, local laws in many states have required consumers to purchase their cars solely from local, independent auto dealers. Removing these regulatory impediments may be essential to allow consumers access to new ways of shopping that have become available in many other industries.

This very question has been raised across the country, as a still-young car manufacturer, Tesla, pursues a direct-to-consumer sales strategy that does not rely on local, independent dealers.

In this case and others, many state and local regulators have eliminated the direct purchasing option for consumers, by taking steps (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.websmileys.com%2Fsm%2Fviolent%2Fsterb050.gif&hash=7ab92003788aa87a5cec0e350c97a7bd23eb8b44) to protect existing middlemen  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013200859.png&hash=a7aaaa9f04c1e3e2c948723b5f8c13fe814dacd4) from new competition.  We believe this is bad policy for a number of reasons.

American consumers and businesses benefit from a dynamic and diverse economy where new technologies and business models can and have disrupted stable and stagnant industries, often by responding to unmet or under-served consumer needs. When that occurs in an industry long subject to extensive regulation, existing businesses—like automobile dealers—often respond by urging legislators or regulators to restrict or even bar the new firms that threaten to shake up their market.

Out of 15 million cars sold in the U.S. in 2013, Tesla accounted for a little over 22,000. This hardly presents a serious competitive threat to established dealers. What it could represent is a real change to the way cars are sold that might allow Tesla to expand in the future and prove attractive to other manufacturers, whether established or new ones that have yet to emerge, and consumers. Efforts to litigate, legislate, and regulate to eliminate Tesla’s perceived threat have forced it to battle jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction for the simple right to sell its automobiles directly to consumers.

When the automobile industry was in its infancy, auto manufacturers recruited independent, locally owned dealers to reach consumers in localities across the country. State laws progressively embraced wide-ranging protections for these dealers due to a perceived imbalance of power between the typically small local dealers and major national manufacturers. Dealers persuaded lawmakers that they needed protections from abusive practices by manufacturers. Federal laws, too, developed to protect auto dealers from abuse.

At link:
London Tesla Store – Company Owned & Operated (via driving.co.uk)


These protections expanded until in many states they included outright bans on the sale of new cars by anyone other than a dealer—specifically, an auto manufacturer.
Instead of “protecting,” these state laws became “protectionist,” perpetuating one way of selling cars—the independent car dealer. Such blanket bans are an anomaly in the broader economy, where most manufacturers compete to respond to consumer needs by choosing from among direct sales to consumers, reliance on independent dealers, or some combination of the two.

Dealers contend that it is important for regulators to prevent abuses of local dealers. This rationale appears unsupported, however, with respect to blanket prohibitions of direct sales by manufacturers. And, in any event, it has no relevance to companies like Tesla. It has never had any independent dealers and reportedly does not want them.

FTC staff have commented on similar efforts to bar new rivals and new business models in industries as varied as wine sales, taxis, and health care. We have consistently urged legislators and regulators to consider the potential harmful consequences this can have for competition and consumers. How manufacturers choose to supply their products and services to consumers is just as much a function of competition as what they sell—and competition ultimately provides the best protections for consumers and the best chances for new businesses to develop and succeed. Our point has not been that new methods of sale are necessarily superior to the traditional methods—just that the determination should be made through the competitive process.

At link:
Tesla Store In Palo Alto, California

Change is a critical dimension of that competitive process. Manufacturers in a variety of industries now reach consumers directly through websites, providing extensive information that was once only available from dealers or by phone or mail inquiry. And consumers routinely turn to the Internet as a convenient way to comparison shop and buy products and services.

Such change can sometimes be difficult for established competitors that are used to operating in a particular way, but consumers can benefit from change that also challenges longstanding competitors. Regulators should differentiate between regulations that truly protect consumers and those that protect the regulated. We hope lawmakers will recognize efforts by auto dealers and others to bar new sources of competition for what they are—expressions of a lack of confidence in the competitive process that can only make consumers worse off.

Andy is the Director of the Office of Policy Planning, Debbie is the Director of the Bureau of Competition, and Marty is the Director of the Bureau of Economics. The views expressed are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Commission or of any individual Commissioner.

Hat tip to Frank for his contribution!

Tesla Dealer Pictures at link:
http://insideevs.com/tesla-motors-has-a-friend-in-the-ftc-when-it-comes-to-direct-sales/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 19, 2014, 08:43:16 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbz5MdnP2oA&feature=player_embedded
BMW Does It! BMW i8 Commercial Shows What An Electric Car Commercial Should Be (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FTransports%2Fferrari-046.gif&hash=7dc7a6859b1b3ce335f71fd3a8af9836b86d8757)


Read more at http://cleantechnica.com/2014/05/18/bmw-i8-commercial-rocks-it/#tsDTQwsHgvQDXBt7.99
Title: Formula E Holdings Raises 50 Million Euros In First Round of Financing
Post by: AGelbert on May 23, 2014, 01:17:41 am
Formula E Holdings Raises 50 Million Euros In First Round of Financing

Nice pictures at link:  ;D

http://insideevs.com/formula-e-holdings-raises-50-million-euros-first-round-financing/
Title: Automakers Take Notice – Data Points to Love Affair with Electric Cars
Post by: AGelbert on May 23, 2014, 01:23:28 am
Automakers Take Notice – Data Points to Love Affair with Electric Cars

Some early research findings by the research division of Recargo, PlugInsights Research, offers a look into the maturing electric car market as car leases start to end for early adopters. (at link)
http://insideevs.com/automakers-take-notice-data-points-love-affair-electric-cars/


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 28, 2014, 03:22:48 pm
Chinese EV Sales Grew 38% In 2013, Doing Much Better In 2014  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Femoticons%2Femoticon-object-032.gif&hash=2aed8e35e6ff3ee1afd0eba72554bb7855c7c571)

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http://cleantechnica.com/2014/05/28/chinese-ev-sales-grew-38-2013/
Title: Can the Electric Car Save Your Life?
Post by: AGelbert on June 01, 2014, 10:01:52 pm
Can the Electric Car Save Your Life? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coh2.org%2Fimages%2FSmileys%2Fhuhsign.gif&hash=3732d0427be65896527fc3805c5be54a33cffd3b)

Diana Vilibert
May 31, 2014

It’s been debated whether electric cars can help save the environment — but now, some experts are claiming a different benefit: your health.
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Released a few days ago, a new report from the Environmental Defense Fund and the American Lung Association in California made a strong case for electric cars as not just an environmental solution, but a health-related one. With transportation contributing almost 70 percent of smog-forming gases and 40 percent of California’s climate change pollution every year, the authors stated that some of the many impacts of pollution include an increased risk of asthma attacks, heart attacks, cardiovascular disease, respiratory ailments, cancer, and shortened lifespan—adding that air pollution has been estimated by the California Air Resources Board to cause 9,200 deaths in California per year. Other recent research actually estimates that approximately 21,000 deaths per year in California are caused by roadway pollution.

The report states that the transition to electric cars can have a big impact on the health of California’s residents, “creating billions of dollars in annual economic benefits in the form of fewer missed work days and fewer hospital visits.” Namely:

• Savings of $8.3 billion in pollution-related health costs  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Felqahera-trading.com%2Fhome%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F04%2Fdollar-sign-thumbnail1.jpg&hash=e1962ecaa694d312d50a9984ee058a45aed1e860)

• Prevention of 600 heart attacks and 880 premature deaths caused by air pollution  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Femoticons%2Femoticon-object-081.gif&hash=5981b917cdd5e334cd69d00213b2d119acbfb380)

• Prevention of 38,000 asthma attacks and almost 75,000 lost work day  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl5.glitter-graphics.net%2Fpub%2F3328%2F3328805eipbi6o30e.gif&hash=6b47effe687cb862012c19507f1979f43ff67a02)


In other words, the impact could be life-saving, particularly for the 80 percent of California’s population that lives in areas defined as having unhealthy air, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Residents living near highways and busy roads are particularly impacted by tailpipe pollutants, with asthma, lung cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease all exacerbated by carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides in the air.


The potential monetary savings are also huge, according to the report:

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…And that’s just based on only 11.3 to 18.8 percent of California’s cars converting to running on carbon-free or low-polluting fuels.  :o  ;D

This isn’t just a California issue, however. Though California, home to more than 30 million, vehicles ranks first in terms of the amount of energy used for transportation, other states aren’t too far behind:

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Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/can-the-electric-car-save-your-life.html#ixzz33RTZX7GR
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 05, 2014, 06:59:17 pm
May Marks Best-Ever Sales Month for EVs (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Felqahera-trading.com%2Fhome%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F04%2Fdollar-sign-thumbnail1.jpg&hash=e1962ecaa694d312d50a9984ee058a45aed1e860)


Brandon Baker | June 5, 2014 8:55 am | Comments
     

The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) released a bevy of figures and graphics that all point to one fact—May was the best sales month of all time for plug-in electric vehicles (EV).

The EDTA factored battery EVs and plug-in hybrids into its sales figure for the month: 12,453. That exceeded sales from May 2013 by 4,699 vehicles.

The year-to-date total is up by 35 percent over the time last year for a total of 43,480. According to EDTA, there are 211,097 total plug-in EVs on the road—more than 105,000 more than the total through May 2013.

SLIDESHOW ► (at link)

The organization’s collection of graphics contains sales figures dating back to 2007, a look at the EV charging infrastructure and more.

http://ecowatch.com/2014/06/05/may-best-sales-electric-vehicles/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 05, 2014, 07:43:16 pm
US Department of Energy Info on Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smile-day.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F12%2FSmiley-Thumbs-Up2.jpg&hash=4c6cf4d5dab0f54b88dfa0c9247ae699eff03821)

Quote
"Are electric drive vehicles safe?
HEVs, PHEVs, and EVs undergo the same rigorous safety testing as conventional vehicles sold in the United States and must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. In addition, their battery packs are encased in sealed shells and meet testing standards that subject batteries to conditions such as overcharge, vibration, extreme temperatures, short circuit, humidity, fire, collision, and water immersion. Manufacturers also design vehicles with insulated high-voltage lines and safety features that deactivate electric systems when they detect a collision or short circuit.

For additional electric drive vehicle safety information, refer to the AFDC’s Maintenance and Safety of Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, and All-Electric Vehicles page (www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/electric_maintenance.html).


How do maintenance requirements compare to those of conventional vehicles?
Because HEVs and PHEVs have internal combustion engines, their maintenance requirements are comparable to conventional vehicles. The electrical system (battery, motor, and associated electronics) doesn’t require the same scheduled maintenance. Due to the use of regenerative braking, brake systems on these vehicles typically last longer than those on conventional vehicles.

EVs typically require less maintenance  than conventional vehicles because:
• They have fewer moving parts
• Regenerative braking reduces brake wear
• Their electrical systems don’t require frequent maintenance.


Drivers of EVs and PHEVs will soon have access to thousands of charging stations across the country. "

http://www.afdc.energy.gov/pdfs/52723.pdf

http://www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Press+Releases/DOT+Proposes+New+Minimum+Sound+Requirements+for+Hybrid+and+Electric+Vehicles


Agelbert NOTE:The main problem of EVs, from the point of view of the US Department of Transportation, is that they are too quiet.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coh2.org%2Fimages%2FSmileys%2Fhuhsign.gif&hash=3732d0427be65896527fc3805c5be54a33cffd3b)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_1402.gif&hash=704ddbc7a892750ad55e7a7bea92270b1df3ecba) There is concern for rising EV on bicyclist accidents because of this and new regs are being proposed since January of 2013.


U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes New Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

I want an EV!   ;D

Title: Finally, an electric car that crushes all the others (literally)
Post by: AGelbert on June 09, 2014, 03:29:46 pm
Finally, an electric car that crushes all the others (literally)
Quote
Try to imagine: You’re driving your Tesla out for a long weekend in the Hamptons, but there’s a line at the charging station. It’s the nightmare scenario, but now there’s a solution: Bigfoot No. 20, the electric monster truck. Just take your sweet new rig over the top and no more waiting!  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OumQxxO8v1M&feature=player_embedded

http://grist.org/list/finally-an-electric-car-that-crushes-all-the-others-literally/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 19, 2014, 02:31:17 pm
261 Miles Per Gallon! Volkswagen Introduces Most Efficient Car Ever

SustainableBusiness.com News

Demonstrating that it's possible to produce really high mileage cars, Volkswagen has produced a diesel-electric plug-in hybrid that gets 261 miles per gallon (mpg) - the most efficient car ever made.

The 2-seater can make it from NY to Washington DC on just one gallon of gas, while emitting a tiny fraction of the greenhouse gases of the average US car. It spews out 34 grams of carbon for every mile driven, compared to 340 grams for a conventional car. And even the average all-electric car gets about half the mileage.

New fuel economy standards in the US that require 54 mpg by 2025 will cut those emissions in half. Europe has an even higher goal of 65 mpg.

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Volkswagen 261 mpg XL 1

 Volkswagen's XL 1 is now at car dealers in Germany and Austria, but only in a limited edition run of 250 vehicles. About 50 have sold so far for a pricey $150,000.  :o  :P

Giving us a glimpse of the car of the future, XL 1 combines a very light, aerodynamic body that weighs half of a typical car with  smaller tires and a turbo-charged, smaller engine. It can travel 31 miles in all-electric mode.     

Although diesel cars haven't taken off in the US, they are a third more efficient and release much less carbon emissions. Until recently, however, they did emit high levels of nitrogen oxides - which cause smog - but that's been cleaned up to meet air standards in the US and Europe. While it costs more to fill up with diesel gas in the US, it costs less in Europe.

 40 diesels models are available in the US and more are coming, according to the Diesel Technology Forum. The market will double and could even triple, Allen Schaeffer, executive director, told InsideClimate News. 

Volkswagen's first all-electric cars are the e-Up! and an electric Golf. 14 electric models go on sale this year and if demand is strong, VW says it will roll out as many as 40 hybrids and electrics.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)

Last year, Volkswagen led the auto industry on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, which evaluates companies based on social and environmental criteria. Its Chattanooga Solar Park is the only LEED-Platinum auto factory.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)



Here's a description of the Volkswagen's XL 1 from the company: 

 
Website: www.volkswagen.co.uk/about-us/futures/xl1
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/25777

Agelbert NOTE: Remember all those "urban legends" we have been hearing (those among of us who are Oldy Goldies of course  ;D)  for a good 40 years about super efficient carburetors and 200 MPG designs that big oil has kept off the market by hook or by crook? Five will get ya ten they are true! Henry Ford's first production model got 26 MPG! Do you REALLY think they needed 100 YEARS to improve the gas mileage? GIVE ME A ****ING BREAK!  8)

Another day, another century of fleecing by BIG OIL!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F2mo5pow.gif&hash=995f9f6c08dcd54f18425f2bfbe138901cf052b1)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smileyvault.com%2Falbums%2Fuserpics%2F10172%2FBored-cute-big-smiley-animated-066.gif&hash=3691d0d47ac776c8e5882a7129e63affb86752c8)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fswear1.gif&hash=87347674f9297191f3f8a447208170617da4caf6)
 Have a nice day.


Keep bending over for big oil or sign here! (http://www.care2.com/go/z/e/Ai3Tb)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 16, 2014, 04:16:01 pm
China Requires Electric Vehicles to Make Up 30 Percent of State Purchases ;D

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2014/07/china-requires-electric-vehicles-to-make-up-30-percent-of-state-purchases
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 18, 2014, 07:46:09 pm
And now, some good news:  ;D

ANOTHER kind of EV that will be, if things go correctly, THE main form of transportation (and FREE as well! ) in all the cities of the planet soon. I have enough imagination to see how EASY (think of the conveyor belts at airports) it would be to also set up a solar powered network of underground movement for goods, from the factory to the stores (less TRUCKS!).

For those who don't think it's "impractical", look up the AVERAGE speed of commuter traffic in the city with your POV. It's really rather stupid and extremely wasteful to drive a big machine that CAN go very fast but DOESN'T REALLY DO SO IN THE REAL WORLD. Ski lifts and Gondolas work quite well without a ski resort, thank you very much.   ;D

Solar-powered Gondola Saving Clean Mountain Air in Colorado

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2014/07/solar-powered-gondola-saving-clean-mountain-air-in-colorado (http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2014/07/solar-powered-gondola-saving-clean-mountain-air-in-colorado)
 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 19, 2014, 08:01:42 pm
Electric Buses Being Tested Around The World, Pleasing Passengers And The Environment  ;D
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/03/19/3416118/electric-buses-tested-brazil/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 05, 2014, 11:43:11 pm
Nissan, Mitsubishi Partner Up For Ultra-Affordable $14,000 Electric Car

The partnerships of all electric vehicle partnerships has been officially created.

Nissan is partnering 50:50 with Mitsubishi on a joint venture with one goal: to develop a minicar-based electric vehicle with release of the new model set for Fiscal Year 2016 (April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017).

Both Nissan and Mitsubishi promise that this co-developed electric car will be sold for the lowest price among major automakers when it hits the market.

The plan is that Nissan and Mitsubishi will work hand-in-hand on this EV.  Key components such as batteries will be procured through the economies of scale of two automakers combined.

It’ll be an electric minicar and we’re not yet sure if it’ll be sold in the US.

However, it’s hinted that the price in Japan will 1.5 million yen ($14,614 USD) including subsidies, or approximately the same as a compact ICE sells for in Japan.  For comparison, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV sells for a base MSRP of 2.52 million yen ($24,300 USD) prior to subsidies in Japan.  Or 1.78 million yen when subsidies are factored in.

No further details are available at this time on the minicar electric coming from Nissan-Mitsubishi.
http://insideevs.com/nissan-mitsubishi-team-ultra-affordable-electric-car/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 05, 2014, 11:50:31 pm
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Tweets InsideEVs contributor Mark Larsen who forwarded these stacked (bar graph) and sliced (pie chart) representations of U.S. plug-in electric vehicle sales.

Above you’ll see cumulative model-by-model U.S. sales to date (through end of July using sales figures obtained via InsideEVs) and market share for individual plug-in electric models (again, using InsideEVs sales data).

Also from InsideEVs’ contributor kdawg, a graph expresings both the Chevrolet Volt and total EVs vs the overall auto market:



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http://insideevs.com/us-plug-electric-vehicle-sales-date-stacked-sliced/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 11, 2014, 07:44:16 pm
First Zero-Emissions All-Electric BYD Bus Launches in Brazil

2014-04-04    Author:    Source:www.chinabuses.org

Summarize:Fetranspor and Rio Bus, the public transportation companies for the state and city of Rio,Brazil, and BYD, a Chinese company with leading technologies on batteries and electric vehicles, joined together at the opening ceremonies for the launch of the BYD 100% electric bus this week. This is the first pure-electric bus to launch in Rio and is running now on line 249 (Water-Santa Carioca) operated by Matias, the leader of the Consortium Internorte.

www.chinabuses.org: Fetranspor and Rio Bus, the public transportation companies for the state and city of Rio,Brazil, and BYD, a Chinese company with leading technologies on batteries and electric vehicles, joined together at the opening ceremonies for the launch of the BYD 100% electric bus this week. This is the first pure-electric bus to launch in Rio and is running now on line 249 (Water-Santa Carioca) operated by Matias, the leader of the Consortium Internorte.

 
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First Zero-Emissions All-Electric BYD Bus Launches in Brazil


“The partnership with Fetranspor will be important to showcase its economical and environmental benefits and help to develop the market for low carbon buses.”The partnership, which aims to test the bus on a regular line for one month, has the support from the City Government through the City Department of Transportation, and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (a network of megacities committed to taking actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions) and is currently chaired by Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Eduardo Paes.


Participants attending the launch ceremony included Lelis Marcos Teixeira, President of Fetranspor; Joao Augusto Monteiro, Chairman of Rio Bus, Roberto Carlos Ozorio, Municipal Secretary of Transportation, Julio Lopes, Secretary of State for Transport of Rio De Janeiro, Stella Li, BYD Motors President, Cristina Mendonca, City Director for C40 in Rio de Janeiro, Vagner Rigon, Sales Vice President of BYD Brasil. Authorities and journalists were able to ride on the electrical bus during its first drive.


Rio is one of the three cities in Brazil to test the 100% electric buses from BYD (São Paulo and Salvador have done successful tests already). The Operation Manager for Mobility at Fetranspor, Guilherme Wilson said that, “the electric buses are no longer just a promise; the electrical technology is a major innovation in the urban mobility sector. In addition, this vehicle has zero emissions, superior durability and lower operating costs, all considerable advantages towards sustainability.”


Companies in Rio have tested some types of buses before, like hybrids, diesel from sugar cane, biodiesel, also CNG buses. The pioneering favored this new partnership. "Fetranspor is a great reference for testing new energy buses in public transportation and the segment in Rio de Janeiro is a model for many cities in the country,” said Vagner Rigon, Sales Vice President of BYD do Brasil. “The partnership with Fetranspor will be important to showcase its economical and environmental benefits and help to develop the market for low carbon buses.”


Besides Brazil, the 100% electric bus has been tested since 2011 in several cities around the world such as Los Angeles and New York (USA), Bogota (COL), London (GB), Copenhagen (DEN) and Oranjestad (Aruba). BYD is testing the buses under different traffic and road conditions, terrain, elevations and temperatures to improve bus design.

http://www.chinabuses.org/news/2014/0404/article_8003.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 17, 2014, 02:36:20 pm
Tesla Extends Drive Unit Warranty To Infinity And Beyond  ;D


http://insideevs.com/tesla-extends-drive-unit-warranty-infinity-beyond/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 06, 2014, 06:30:20 pm

Georgia dealers want Tesla store shuttered for selling too many Teslas (https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/georgia-dealers-want-tesla-store-shuttered-for-selling-too-many-teslas-192235038.html) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coh2.org%2Fimages%2FSmileys%2Fhuhsign.gif&hash=3732d0427be65896527fc3805c5be54a33cffd3b)

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 16, 2014, 08:55:08 pm
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BYD's green bus wins award
Updated: 2014-09-15 03:30
By ZHANG FAN in Sao Paulo(China Daily Latin America)
   
Chinese automotive enterprises BYD Co Ltd was recently awarded the InovaCidade Award from Brazil's Smart City Business Institute for the company's electric transit buses. The award praises BYD achievements in technical innovation and for producing more environmentally-friendly products.
"It is very meaningful for BYD because it shows that Brazilian society values our technology. It is the first time for us to win the award in South America," said Tyler Li, general manager of BYD Brazil at the Smart City Business Congress & Expo America in Sao Paulo on Sept 4.

Li said Brazilians used to think of Chinese products as cheap and of poor quality, but winning this award shows that this impression is changing.

"We want to prove to Brazilian customers that our products have major technical advantages and electric buses will be a trend for the development of public transportation," he added.
Smart City Business Institute, covering South America, is an influential organization focused on innovation and urban development. Other international brands such as Dell and Microsoft also won the prize.

BYD's electric buses were also named as the Low Carbon Heavy Duty Vehicle of the Year in the UK. The judging panel said BYD's pure electric buses "have demonstrated impressive carbon savings through their electric power train systems."

BYD entered the Brazilian market last November and its electric transit buses have been tested in about 20 cities including Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. Currently there are two electric buses in trail service in Brasilia and Campinas.

The buses, according to the data from the company, can reduce operating costs by up to 81 percent compared with petrol-driven vehicles, which can greatly benefit bus operators and also enable more Brazilian cities to improve their public transportation systems.

"As the price of energy is more stable than the price of diesel, the electric bus has shown that it is possible to reduce pollution as well as operating costs of bus systems   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F47b20s0.gif&hash=cc48c9af9d29b8836023c7db21103e52d1ed439e), which is consistent with the civic demand for improvements in public transportation without raising fares," said Adalberto Maluf , marketing director of BYD.

The Shenzhen-based company launched its first Brazilian factory this August in Campinas, an industrial city near Sao Paulo, to produce the world's only long-range electric transit bus.
The 30,000-square-meter factory will be BYD's production base in Latin America after it starts operations in 2015. The project will absorb $91 million in investment from BYD over the next three to five years.

BYD is currently the world's largest producer of rechargeable batteries with products in Europe and North and Central America.
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Before exploring international markets, 780 of BYD's electric buses have been in service in Shenzhen since 2011.


Besides BYD, BMW, one of the world's largest automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing companies, also eyes Brazil as a potential market. BMW just released its first family model i3 in Brazil, available in eight cities including Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia.
fanzhang@chinadailyusa.com

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2014-09/15/content_18596206.htm (http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2014-09/15/content_18596206.htm)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 28, 2014, 02:46:10 pm
K-Dog posts at the Doomstead Diner. He is an engineer and he is an honest, reality based, do the math asset to humanity.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)



You can run a car on batteries, you'll have a lot tougher time running a Caterpillar Back Hoe on them.  Also tougher to run a Big Rig yanking around 40 Tons of Paper or Beer with a battery powered tractor.  Not sure what the size and weight would be for a battery pack even Li-I that could deliver the equivalent of a 600 HP Cummins Diesel, but I am quite sure it is pretty enormous and unwieldy, not to mention expensive.

Then you got the issue of moving enough electrons over an aging grid to charge up such vehicles regularly.  It's simply not gonna happen.


Without calculating it out I'll throw out about two tons of Li-ion batteries to deliver 600 HP equivalent.  There really is not a right answer since one twenty pound battery could deliver  600 HP but it would be drained in thirty seconds.  Being able to drive fifty feet before a new charge is needed is not going to cut it.  One issue in making a correct calculation is that electronic and gas engines are specified in different ways.  The 600 HP is maximum peak power but a 600 HP electric motor can put out 600 HP all day long without 'redlining'.

I would not presume that electric equivalents could replace all ICE engines.  That would be impossible and using my Jevon's Paradox in reverse argument demonstrates that very fact.  My argument falls apart  if the very real differences between electric and Ice alternatives are not considered.

Regarding the electric grid.  It works or it does not.  Wires do not start carrying half their old current capacities as they age.  They conduct at rated current capacity until they break or fall to the ground.  The maintenance of the electric grid is an issue that is to be concerned about for sure.  I do not deny it but the 'electric grid is falling apart' meme is bullshit.  Advanced by some who want to sell their own version of doomer **** and fear this kind of doomer would also say we can't have electric generators without rare earth metals which china can cut the supply of at any time.  I say this to one of them.

Really dude come on.  Using steel with the right silicon content we can make electromagnets with a greater magnetic field density than rare earth magnets can provide.  We have had the technology to do so and have done so for a hundred years.  Wind powered generators can be built with 1920s technology which are plenty efficient and powerful enough to substitute for modern equivalents.  Some antique collectors even like to find old electric fans from that era.  An electric fan or an electric wind generator, different but not by much.

Then you got the issue of moving enough electrons over an aging grid to charge up such vehicles regularly.  It's simply not gonna happen.

We agree it is not going to happen.  But perhaps for different reasons.  Technically it is possible but our society is incapable of doing the logistic planning necessary to make it happen.  Human nature not technical reasons will cause our grid to fall apart.  As I said, a significant number of EVs could be added to the existing grid without any changes.  Wire does not wear out and loose current carrying capacity.  If everybody went EV the grid would have to be enlarged.  Your average liberetard would say 'the market' can take care of that.  Yeah, in their dreams.  The grid needs work yes, and my house needs painting.  But neither will fall apart tomorrow.

We can argue all day about the glass being half full or half empty but we agree the glass is half of something.  Our bane are those who insist the glass is full or all the way empty without even looking at the glass just because they want to believe that way.



@jdwheeler42  Yes, trains have the best efficiency of all transportation types.  But not the old smoke billowing steam kind of choo- choos.  They were extremely inefficient.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 28, 2014, 02:47:11 pm

The loss rate in converting heat energy to electrical energy before the conversion then to mechanical energy to drive the car.


There is always loss when one form of energy is converted to another.  In the real world the laws of thermodynamics demand it, entropy considerations.  In that I agree.  Yet I see three advantages to using EVs which deserve consideration.

Economies of scale makes large scale power generation more efficient than individual power generation resulting from conventional engines.  Batteries can also be charged at reasonably high efficiencies.  Together these facts mitigate your loss consideration.

Secondly charging of batteries will be done at night generally when power is cheapest.  The daylight infrastructure then has surplus capacity.  A significant number of EVs can be charged without any additional cost to the electric grid.

Thirdly, and which I consider most important.  EVs are not the same as conventional cars.  Evs have to be used differently and with more consideration as it takes time to charge them and because they have limited range.  What seems like a disadvantage is actually an advantage.  Less total energy is used and all the important things people think they have to do would still get done.  An alternative way of doing transportation with overall reduction in maintenance cost (less energy used).  A reverse engineered technology that has less overall energy demand steps towards a sustainable future.  Lower range lead acid batteries would also give a superior social reward than lithium batteries would. 

That is, If it is not too late and it is just something I ate.

Comparing EVs to cars it is easy to assume that they directly substitute but they don't.  They are a different animal.  One with a lower carbon footprint so long as somebody does not make a super battery.  Sadly much work and effort is being spent to do just that.  Fortunately it is very hard to do.

Reverse engineer and forsake the religion of progress.


If my argument still seems counter-intuitive think about Jevon's paradox.  I'm presenting it to you in reverse form.

http://www.doomsteaddiner.net/forum/index.php/topic,3282.msg57513.html#msg57513
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 28, 2014, 10:38:15 pm
EV vs ICE Maintenance – The First 100,000 miles

2 years ago
by Mark Hovis ( Don't forget EV prices have gone down since then!)    

If you drive an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and have a service file, take it out for comparison. If you own an ICE and don’t have a service file, you should start one, for you will be shocked with how much time and effort you really spend on your vehicle. You may find the service costs found here higher or lower. They are listed as a reminder of how often you require service. The more expensive your auto, the more the manufacturer or dealer pads the service charges. Still, you have to endure these regular maintenance issues.

Tires

Tires are the common denominator between both types of vehicles. The recommended rotation is every 7500 miles. Hence you will have 13 scheduled trips to your mechanic in the first 100,000

 
Check the fluids!

Oil change
 
ICE: The frequency of oil changes vary from person to person and manufacturer. The number used to be 3000 miles.  If you change every 5000, that will be 20 scheduled visits out of your daily routine and about $400-$800.

EV: No thanks!  ;D

Automatic transmission fluid

ICE: This is generally recommended to be changed at 100,000. Depending on whether you flush the system and change the filter or just add fluid, you will spend between $30-$100

EV:No thanks!  ;D:


Coolant


ICE: Generally this will last for 150,000 before recommended change, but you DO have to keep a check on it throughout the life of the ICE for you can do considerable engine damage if you let it run hot.

EV: If you have a thermal management system on your battery, you will have a similar check.

Fuel
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ICE: The frequency with which a person fills their ICE varies. The norm is generally once per week. If this is your pattern, and you are driving the national average of 12,750 miles per year, then you have invested FOUR HUNDRED TRIPS to the gas station in your first 100,000 miles. For the lucky, the trip is on their normal route, for others, four hundred special trips. I call that heavy maintenance! 100,000 miles @ $3.50/gal and avg of 28 miles/gal costs $12,500.  Calculate your own

EV: You have plugged and unplugged daily for eight years normally taking 3-5 seconds. The difference being 90 percent are done at the convenience of your home, not investing in an additional four hundred visits to the pump. Average cost 3.5 cents/mile $3500. Check out what EV drivers say about this.     :icon_mrgreen:

Spark Plugs and wires

ICE:  Generally recommended in the first 100,000. Cost DIY $60 Shop $200.

EV:No thanks!   ;D


Muffler
(and a tail pipe)  8)

 
ICE: Location and driving distance are just a few issues that will determine the life of your muffler.  Short distances do not give time for condensation to dry out thus shortening the life unless it is stainless steel. It is also a high probability that you have to replace more than just the muffler. Generally $100-$250

EV:No thanks!  ;D



Brakes

ICE: Depending on your vehicle and driving style, you will probably have at least 2 trips to your mechanic in the first 100,000. Will budget $200 per visit so call it $400

EV:  The regenerative brakes will cut your visits to the mechanic in half. Still we will plan on one visit in the first 100,000. Costs $200
   ;D
 

The big 100,000 mile maintenance

Ka-Ching!  :P

 
ICE: Timing belts are recommended every 60,000-100,000 with most ICEs not equipped with timing chains. In fact, most recommend that you go ahead and replace the water pump while you are at it. Most service centers will charge for the pump only since the labor is already invested in the timing belt. Cost $600- $800 for the timing belt only. $900- $1100 for both.

Other possible expenses that the ICE can encounter in the first 100,000 include a catalytic converter and automatic transmission as some of the more expensive possibilities.

 
Leaf Battery replacement
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Refurbished 23kWh battery for $5500
  :(
 
EV: The big “potential” cost is the battery replacement. At 100,000 miles, your battery may have lost up to 20% of its range, though studies from the American Chemical society predict well managed batteries may last up to twenty years. Unlike the timing belt, you are not running the risk of damaging your vehicle by continuing to drive, so many may continue to drive without this expense. The initial cost in 2012 was around $500-$600/kWh. Studies show this cost could drop to $150-$250/kWh in the next 5-8 years which happens to be the warranty period for most EV battery systems. Already 2013 is showing some packs at 400/kWh.

Some batteries are designed in such a manner as to replace modules opposed to the entire pack which will generally be the better OEM solution. This has allowed some 24kWh OEM refurbished packs to be offered for $5500 or $240/kWh with a core charge.  Parity has arrived.

Ease of installation also matters. GM and Nissan are able to offer low labor rates due to their easy access.  You should be aware of the installation labor cost before making a purchase.  This price is based on the design, not the future cost of the battery.

It is still too early to realize the aftermarket pricing but this is sure to follow. With a large number of early adopters also investing in solar, it is likely that they may keep their old battery as a future solar home battery back up if core values are too small.

Also for the EV with a renewed battery solution, you effectively have hit the reset button for the next 100,000. Not the case for the ICE. The mechanical components of the ICE continue to wear and are now subject to the same continual maintenance as well as at least one major service call on the way to 200,000 miles.  But this is not the largest looming cost. At this point, we are 10-15 years into rising gas and lowering battery cost . By this time, rising gas and lowering battery costs, have almost certainly made the ICE a relic on the road to 200,000 miles.

Now you might think that I am implying that the EV is unbreakable.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_2932.gif&hash=0eaec4791a5825821998245e7fcd7744b56557fe)
This obviously with anything mechanical is not the case. I am first and foremost pointing out the huge imbalance in regular maintenance. I made mention of possible failures with the ICE like the automatic transmission. I challenge you once again to review your own ICE service file to better understand the extra cost you may have been trying to forget.  ;)

You will have similar possibilities with the EV with anything in the electrical system from inverters to  rectifiers. One major difference being that in most good EV warranties, the electrical system is covered for the first 100,000 miles, which is the emphasis of this piece.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85) So if you are considering your first EV, make sure to ask for a specific breakdown of what is covered in their warranty.  Though nothing is maintenance free, I think you will find a huge imbalance in favor of the EV.


http://insideevs.com/ev-vs-ice-maintenance-the-first-100000-miles/ (http://insideevs.com/ev-vs-ice-maintenance-the-first-100000-miles/)

RE,
You may claim the above is "just" maintenance and has NOTHING TO DO with energy required to move the vehicle. Oh yes it DOES! Maintenance USES ENERGY! A lot of it!. 400 trips to the gas station are part of your ICE DUTIES, are they not? That uses ENERGY, does it not?

And so on.
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 28, 2014, 10:39:28 pm
EV vs. ICE - True cost of ownership

cmaso | August 26, 2013

Wanted to share this with those who are thinking about an MS.

My watts/mi for the first 3,000 mi has been ~295, that means I can go ~3.4 mi/kW, and I pay $.11 per kW. A comp ICE vehicle (V6) would get ~20 mpg combined city/hwy (current gas prices are ~$4.00)... do a little math and that's ~$12,250 per year for gas compared to $585 per year for electricity. Not to put too fine a point on it... for the first 125,000 miles it would cost me ~$85,000 for gas vs. ~4,000 for electricity.
  :o

I know it's not the right car for everyone, but I think we are at the point where the market needs to stop calling this an $80,000 car. When you buy a MS you are converting the majority of the operating expense to a capitol expense. The result is a higher upfront cost, but a much lower monthly recurring fee to operate it...

http://www.teslamotors.com/en_AU/forum/forums/ev-vs-ice-true-cost-ownership (http://www.teslamotors.com/en_AU/forum/forums/ev-vs-ice-true-cost-ownership)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 29, 2014, 12:09:54 am
RE,
The Gooberment did the math on the EV vs the CV (conventional Vehicle powered by an ICE) with a study that covered all the bases from manufacturing to market to customer to maintenance. You KNOW they aren't going do a puff piece on the EV. They did the costs figuring an ICE manufacturer would be introducing the EVs. They figured the ICE cost would go UP as the EVs got into full production. At any rate, they did the math on the energy and maintenance after the cars are sold. The study is hard boiled nuts and bolts. The EV WINS! It uses LESS energy all around! :emthup: :icon_sunny:

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Same link as in the graphic above for the detailed study.
http://www.transportation.anl.gov/pdfs/HV/14.pdf

And all that BEFORE the modern Lithium batteries came in!

(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/4060108544/h02E25C97/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 29, 2014, 11:47:04 pm
Vehicle Choice Overload


A guide to overcoming powertrain paralysis

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Full article here:

http://blog.rmi.org/blog_2014_09_22_vehicle_choice_overload (http://blog.rmi.org/blog_2014_09_22_vehicle_choice_overload)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 04, 2014, 10:22:41 pm
by TreeHugger
October 4, 2014
9:00 am

California Could Soon Mandate All New Housing to Be ‘Electric Vehicle Capable’

Written by Michael Graham Richard

Some things are a lot easier and less expensive if you have foresight. When you’re building a new house, it might cost a few extra bucks (estimates vary from $50 to $200) to future proof it with wiring that can handle the 240v/40 amps required to recharge an electric car relatively rapidly (nowhere near as fast as a Supercharger station, but fast enough considering that most plug-ins spend many hours parked overnight and during work days). But if the house is already built and you need to upgrade the wiring, that can cost a bundle more… It might even be enough to discourage some from even upgrading and replacing their gas-guzzler with an electron-powered ride.

That’s where foresight comes into play. Palo Alto has already changed its building code to make sure that new houses will be pre-wired for plug-ins, which was a great idea. So great that the whole state of California is apparently moving in that direction. David Herron reports that draft building code documents contain provisions for new housing and parking lots to have wiring and electrical systems that can handle EV charging.

Part of the big deal of this is that it would apply to multi-family housing and parking lots, making it easier for condo and apartment dwellers to ditch oil even if they don’t have a private garage where they could recharge.
  ;D

This new building code could start to take effect in 2015-2016. Hopefully buildings are already ahead of the curve and future-proofing their new buildings already, but nothing can make as big a difference as having this in the official building code that everybody has to follow. I hope that other states (and countries) do the same.

New house buyers should also ask if the wiring can handle 40 amps 240v charging at a minimum. Even if you don’t buy an EV for 5 years, you’ll be glad you checked when you do  ;D


Read more: http://www.treehugger.com/cars/california-could-soon-mandate-all-new-housing-be-electric-vehicle-capable.html#ixzz3FEVzSD6M
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 13, 2014, 02:53:46 pm
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Venucia e30 a five-seater hatchback electric car developed by a joint venture between Japan's Nissan Motor Co and China's Dongfeng Motor Co.

Top 10 cheapest new energy cars promoted in China  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs.dreamstime.com%2Fz%2Fchinese-emoticon-22648577.jpg&hash=e5f417f773692d246a108dcc451657cb8b2c6e05)

 Updated: 2014-09-17 10:32  (chinadaily.com.cn)
 

China started waiving nationwide the 10 percent vehicle purchase tax for a total of 17 new energy passenger car models, including fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars.

Only six models on the list are available in the market, while 11 are still in the planning stage.

The country has been giving subsidies ranging from 33,250 yuan to 57,000 yuan ($5,410 to 9,280) to buyers of selected new energy cars since September 2013.

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Zotye's Zhidou E20

Here are the 10 new energy car models having lowest manufacturer suggested retail price and are on the favorable policy list: (pictures and details at link)


http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/motoring/2014-09/17/content_18612888.htm
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 23, 2014, 08:22:44 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWrhQifMuSc&feature=player_embedded
Electric bus service replace ALL diesel powered busses in Seoul, Korea by 2020!  ;D
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 25, 2014, 04:34:06 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYL6NyU1g3k&feature=player_embedded
Move over, battery powered busses, here come the Ultra Capacitor (unlimited charge cycles!) powered buses!  ;D
Note: this video is from 2009 so you can be sure the technology has improved considerably. If you haven't heard more about this solution to public transportation WITHOUT the need of polluting fossil fuels, thank the bought and paid for media for it.  >:(

Here's a 2010 video with better resolution:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3rg-SsPJuU&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 25, 2014, 05:10:35 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4L20yc4JxE&feature=player_embedded

January 2014 Wireless charging bus service in Milton Keynes   ;D
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 25, 2014, 06:51:30 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JpMTWdPZ6c&feature=player_embedded
Proterra Ecoliner Electric Bus - Jay Leno's Garage
Very educational discussion of materials used in construction, powertrain, charging system, etc.! Enjoy!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183515.bmp&hash=4a3ad9d0a78a7e161f53ddd84f568082a5b0d2ad)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 25, 2014, 07:21:23 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoFVO31CbE0&feature=player_embedded
The Tesla Model S is amazing.  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxR99bGYEAQ&feature=player_embedded
Model S does GREAT in Norway's Winter!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrI5hhSKzAQ&feature=player_embedded
Winter Rock and Roll fun in a Model S!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fwind14.gif&hash=85b1e530da066795bbcc348c881c6793183bbaec)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 25, 2014, 07:02:00 pm
11/25/2014 01:50 PM      print story email story    ShareThis 

China, First to Commercialize Electric Airplane  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coh2.org%2Fimages%2FSmileys%2Fhuhsign.gif&hash=3732d0427be65896527fc3805c5be54a33cffd3b)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fcomputer3.gif&hash=cd6007945e9cbaabf029ebaef6ad36b8505bc341)


SustainableBusiness.com News

Yesterday, we reported that Toyota will start sales of the first mass produced fuel cell car next month, and today we learned that China is about to begin mass production of an electric airplane.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)

 If RX1E succeeds commercially, China will be the technology leader in the field. The first manned electric flight was back in 1973, but until now these aircraft haven't made it past the demonstration phase.

 The two-seater, light-duty aircraft runs on electric motors and can be powered by fuel-cells, solar, ultracapacitors, power beaming or batteries. It can fly for 90 minutes on fully charged batteries, and charging the 10 kilowatt-hour batteries takes only 40 minutes at a cost of $0.80.

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The Rui Xiang (RX1E) by Aviation Electric China

 Airplanes of this size are commonly used by police, for flight training, mapping surveys, and just for fun by flying aficionados.

Liaoning General Aviation Academy, which designed and aircraft, hopes to sell 100 within three years, and plans to build a dedicated manufacturing plant that can make 100 a year in Shenyang. It will sell for $163,000, lithium batteries included.

 Electric airplanes have lots of advantages - easy maintenance, low operating costs, high safety levels and obvious environmental attributes. 

In September, the first emissions reduction program in the US aviation industry took off, starting with airports.

Read our article, Buzzword is Electric For Future of Aviation.    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183515.bmp&hash=4a3ad9d0a78a7e161f53ddd84f568082a5b0d2ad)


http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/26024

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 01, 2014, 01:56:11 am
An Electric Tuk Tuk!   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)
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Solar powered car hits Dhaka streets
Photo credit: Solar for Bangladesh

100% Renewable Rural Communities in Bangladesh   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Femoticons%2Femoticon-object-098.gif&hash=ab04cec34d8ac6be10d5db27dc7987012b3a69c4)

100% Renewable Energy Goal Achieved:  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Freading.gif&hash=63e3e644b39258d4c4eedbcdaf322315b1856723)

100% Renewable First-Time Electricity For Rural Villagers   

Location: Bangladesh   


Summary: 


As is the case for most rural communities in developing countries, grid access is extremely limited in rural Bangladesh, and renewable energy has been a cost effective, pragmatic solution for providing electricity to these areas.   In 2002, only 30% of the 162 million people of Bangladesh had access to electricity, greatly impairing quality of life and economic development. In response, the International Development Agency (IDA) financed the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development project, which in just seven years, raised the percentage of people with electricity to 40%--all with decentralized renewable energy. The project brought renewable power to more than 600,000 people who had never before had electricity.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.123rf.com%2F400wm%2F400%2F400%2Fyayayoy%2Fyayayoy1106%2Fyayayoy110600019%2F9735563-smiling-sun-showing-thumb-up.jpg&hash=09b45642ec6d7943d30b5b87548676e3ee7dbe3d) 

The technology mix included 320,000 new solar homes (far surpassing the original target of 50,000) and a 250 kw biomass plant that uses rice husk as its feedstock and produces electricity for 300 homes and shops. The project was implemented by the Rural Electrification Board through its rural electric cooperatives, in partnership with NGOs and private sector companies.

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A woman engineer demonstrating a Solar Home System. Photo credit: Grameen Shakti  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smile-day.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F12%2FSmiley-Thumbs-Up2.jpg&hash=4c6cf4d5dab0f54b88dfa0c9247ae699eff03821)

The benefits were many for those with this new electricity.  Children's study time is reported to have increased by approximately 6%,  children's sick days from school dropped 20%, home businesses rose 8%, household chore times decreased by 6%, and distribution network losses went down about 6%.

The total cost of the program was US$290 million. Financing was provided by IDA, the Global Environment Fund (GEF), the Government of Bangladesh, and local communities. The financing structure consisted of micro-credit loans and up to 80% refinancing for participating organizations through the central Infrastructure Development Company.   

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The end of the Ganges river: the Indian delta, Bangladesh (NASA)

The project's success attracted other financial support partners to come on board, including the Asian Development Bank, KfW and GTZ (German development bank and German international cooperation enterprise). The Inter-American Development Bank, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation and the Global Partnership on Output-Based Aid have also shown interest in participating. 

Bangladesh has set a target of providing 1 million rural consumers with solar home systems by 2012, and the country is aiming for 100% rural electricity access by 2020. To help accomplish these ambitious goals, IDA is committed to strengthening the managerial capacity of the Rural Electrification Board. And in August 2009, IDA approved additional financing of about US$ 130 million to expand Bangladesh's rural renewable electricity project. 

Links:
World Bank
Grameen Shakti
The Un Refugee Agency

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YTNWRgHYqw&feature=player_embedded

http://www.go100percent.org/cms/index.php?id=80&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=126&cHash=a3fd2bdc6e88e6cf10419f99fc23a006

Title: Can EVs Ever Be Completely Powered by PVs?
Post by: AGelbert on December 04, 2014, 07:19:01 pm
Can EVs Ever Be Completely Powered by PVs?  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b)

The Engineer posted on November 07, 2014 | 3 Comments

solar, PV, nanotech, cars, batteries, EVA

A car powered by its own body panels could soon be driving on our roads after a breakthrough in nanotechnology research by a QUT team.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.123rf.com%2F400wm%2F400%2F400%2Fyayayoy%2Fyayayoy1106%2Fyayayoy110600019%2F9735563-smiling-sun-showing-thumb-up.jpg&hash=09b45642ec6d7943d30b5b87548676e3ee7dbe3d)

Researchers have developed lightweight "supercapacitors" that can be combined with regular batteries to dramatically boost the power of an electric car. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fza4.gif&hash=2db0a6001703f4089cb64dc38159bb3d467e1bff)


The discovery was made by Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Jinzhang Liu, Professor Nunzio Motta and PhD researcher Marco Notarianni, from QUT's Science and Engineering Faculty - Institute for Future Environments, and PhD researcher Francesca Mirri and Professor Matteo Pasquali, from Rice University in Houston, in the United States.

The supercapacitors - a "sandwich" of electrolyte between two all-carbon electrodes - were made into a thin and extremely strong film with a high power density.

The film could be embedded in a car's body panels, roof, doors, bonnet and floor - storing enough energy to turbocharge an electric car's battery in just a few minutes.

The findings, published in the Journal of Power Sources and the Nanotechnology journal, mean a car partly powered by its own body panels could be a reality within five years, Mr Notarianni said.

"Vehicles need an extra energy spurt for acceleration, and this is where supercapacitors come in. They hold a limited amount of charge, but they are able to deliver it very quickly, making them the perfect complement to mass-storage batteries," he said.

"Supercapacitors offer a high power output in a short time, meaning a faster acceleration rate of the car and a charging time of just a few minutes, compared to several hours for a standard electric car battery."

Dr Liu said currently the "energy density" of a supercapacitor is lower than a standard lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery, but its "high power density", or ability to release power in a short time, is "far beyond" a conventional battery.

"Supercapacitors are presently combined with standard Li-Ion batteries to power electric cars, with a substantial weight reduction and increase in performance," he said.

"In the future, it is hoped the supercapacitor will be developed to store more energy than a Li-Ion battery while retaining the ability to release its energy up to 10 times faster - meaning the car could be entirely powered by the supercapacitors in its body panels.

"After one full charge this car should be able to run up to 500km - similar to a petrol-powered car and more than double the current limit of an electric car."

Dr Liu said the technology would also potentially be used for rapid charges of other battery-powered devices.

"For example, by putting the film on the back of a smart phone to charge it extremely quickly," he said.

The discovery may be a game-changer for the automotive industry, with significant impacts on financial, as well as environmental, factors.

"We are using cheap carbon materials to make supercapacitors and the price of industry scale production will be low," Professor Motta said.

"The price of Li-Ion batteries cannot decrease a lot because the price of Lithium remains high. This technique does not rely on metals and other toxic materials either, so it is environmentally friendly if it needs to be disposed of." (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Ftreeswing.gif&hash=03d29d18183a2924176defc1df7861676abb0960)

Source: QUT

http://www.engineering.com/DesignerEdge/DesignerEdgeArticles/ArticleID/8895/Can-EVs-Ever-Be-Completly-Powered-by-PVs.aspx

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Title: PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle: PART 1 of 5 parts
Post by: AGelbert on December 16, 2014, 11:41:56 pm
PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle:  PART 1 of 5 parts

For everyone in general and JoeP in particular, the following presentation is an overview with some pertinent information. It does get into some details but PART 1 excludes a detailed cost benefit analysis and cost comparison (including the environmental costs). I'll get to that later.


1. This Consumer Reports video is one year old but has pertinent info about The Prius, Volt and Leaf at 13:00 - 16:00. The Tesla Model S is discussed at 23:14 - 27:44.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBb3YUmInIY&feature=player_embedded


2. Are American cars getting better?   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191404.bmp&hash=007a2c20b76f970316a559a6e27cfd70c11f5998) Consumer Reports says YES! First 5 minutes covers why GM is improving.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m87HaGNXwdY&feature=player_embedded

3. Consumer Reports on hybrid cars August 2013. Volt discussion at 9:30-11:30. Discussion of how batteries are NOT having negative environmental impact at 14:24-16:00.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm9_GAsihpA&feature=player_embedded


4. Great video on the nuts and bolts cost comparison of hybrids and non-hybrid internal combustion engine powered vehicles.
Watch all of it. This guy did his homework. He stumbles his words sometimes but his data is solid. Brake maintenance basically does not happen for 150,000 miles due to regenerative braking. Excellent!
Battery pack life seems to be non-issue on a PHEV. More on that later.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh_V1zwmCOA&feature=player_embedded


5. Chevy Volt Engineering is advanced, prudent and saves on BOTH weight and cost.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMokamy19kg&feature=player_embedded


6. Chevy Volt 2013 PLUG IN Hybrid review (pretty thorough). It has four driving modes. I like the flexibility the plug in feature gives to recharge the battery with solar power rather than burning gasoline to do it. That means a smaller carbon footprint. You CAN always drive 35 to 40 miles pure EV every day as long as you can plug in charge it in your garage at night. Charging at work will extend that.  Also, you NEVER have range anxiety.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFGyM40F774&feature=player_embedded

7. Consumer Reports 2014 Volt review.
One Volt owner was not happy with the review. He thinks Consumer Reports low balled some numbers.
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I find Consumer Reports' review of the Chevy Volt lacking credibility. My worst electric range was 37 miles on a charge and best has been 47. For this guy to say he gets 20 mpg on a charge seems like he is purposely attacking the Volt with false accusations. Look at the video at 3:36 and you will see what appears to be a full charge and range of 36 EV miles. If CR was really getting less, the computer would average it, and show less. I get 400 range, not 300 like he said. Pathetic review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLy3e3uIcds&feature=player_embedded

End of PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle:  PART 1 of 5 parts

PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle:  PART 2 of 5 parts (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/renewables/electric-vehicles/msg2406/#msg2406)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 17, 2014, 09:53:53 pm
The ICE powered car is the car mechanic's license to lie, cheat and steal, PERIOD!  :P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb4YanZYH8E&feature=player_embedded
Of course they are "hard at work" thinking up scams for the PEV and the PHEV too.  >:(

But it's a bit harder for the mechanic to charge more for maintenance when you DON'T have an ICE garage queen that requires many visits to said mechanic ( i.e. less moving parts means less maintenance).   ;)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 17, 2014, 09:56:22 pm
I just learned that the people that designed the battery pack for the Volt worked in Hughes satellite battery systems! These scientist engineers plan for endurance in harsh environments. GM brought in a good team for that car.  :emthup:

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Structural enhancements to fit to Chevy Volt electric car to avoid post-crash battery-pack fires (2012) .

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1071491_nhtsa-chevy-volt-battery-pack-fix-ok-ends-investigation (http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1071491_nhtsa-chevy-volt-battery-pack-fix-ok-ends-investigation)

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Title: PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle: PART 2 of 5 parts
Post by: AGelbert on December 18, 2014, 07:55:15 pm
PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle:  PART 2 of 5 parts
Alternate humility   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)  expressing title:
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Anybody in the lower forty eight considering purchasing an EV or a PHEV needs, first of all, to know where their electric "gas" stations are.
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The above image is from a MyFordMobile app. It has nothing to do with Ford cars. It appears that eight states have the lion's share of "not at home in the garage" charge spots.

The battery pack is a BIG deal. So let's discuss their use or abuse. If you a have a pure electric and drive between 9k and 12k (average 10.5k) a year and you plan to own the vehicle for 10 years, you will need a new battery pack in, 9.5 years.
To increase consumer confidence, manufacturers have warranted the batteries for time periods deemed pretty long even by internal combustion car standards.

Typically it’s eight years, and mileage is usually at least 100,000 miles.
http://www.hybridcars.com/how-long-will-an-evs-battery-last/ (http://www.hybridcars.com/how-long-will-an-evs-battery-last/)

If you have a a PHEV and drive between 9k and 12k (average 10.5k) a year and you plan to own the vehicle for 10 years, you will need a new battery pack in, you will need a new battery pack, uh, NEVER.  This fellow says they can go 300,000 miles in New York City Taxis.
[embed=640,380]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh_V1zwmCOA#[/embed]

The article below talks about a Volt owner that has gone past the 120,000 mile mark without changing the battery pack. HOWEVER, 46,000-plus miles were done on electricity. The guy commutes 220 miles round trip A DAY!  :o

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"As Belmer tells InsideEVs, the Volt was purchased on March 28, 2012. Since then, it’s seen a daily commute of 220 miles there and back, with a single longest trip of 430 miles in a day.
At 120,000-plus miles, Belmer seems to love his Volt now more than ever.

What’s not to love when oil changes come every 38,000 miles and tire rotations every 10,000 miles. That’s basically all the maintenance that’s been required on Belmer’s Volt."

Chevy Volt Owner Zips Past 120,000 Miles
12 months ago by Eric Loveday
http://insideevs.com/chevy-volt-owner-zips-past-120000-miles/ (http://insideevs.com/chevy-volt-owner-zips-past-120000-miles/)

So, the person that buys a used PHEV must be prepared to deal with the battery pack replacement. I expect the depreciation math of PEVs and PHEVs will be even more mileage based than with gasoline only cars. Unlike the old used salesman pitch about the car that was just used on Sundays by grandma making it more valuable (if you like a sitting rust bucket  :P), a seldom used PHEV or EV really IS more valuable, just from the battery pack standpoint. We shall see.

And provided your regenerative brake technology does not fail in 100,000 miles, you won't ever have to change the brakes, either. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.runemasterstudios.com%2Fgraemlins%2Fimages%2F2thumbs.gif&hash=98130be1edf2bed4a80ac8f134b0126673bd469e)


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A sign to get familiar with.
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Is your new home away from home free or not?
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Is the juice Renewable Energy powered like the above?
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The above is important. Someday you will sell the car. The main market for them is where the more people are buying them.
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Google Maps now tell you where  the Charging Stations are.

The charging stations are now standardized (as of 2012). The speed with which your batteries are charged varies with the level of the charger. Not said for those who want the fastest charging rate (the most expensive chargers) is that routine slow charging extends battery pack life. Routine fast charging will shorten it. Be real. Most of us park our cars and leave them parked for several hours at a time either at work or at home. Assume you will, as a matter of prudence, economy, cost savings and common sense, use slow charging routinely.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.runemasterstudios.com%2Fgraemlins%2Fimages%2F2thumbs.gif&hash=98130be1edf2bed4a80ac8f134b0126673bd469e)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191456.bmp&hash=a239c2fd76d20d142f1c54b961e22ebd0d2a4808)


The standard for chargers comes from the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers):
SAE International Releases New Fast-Charging Combo Coupler Standard (SAE J1772) for Plug-In Electric and Electric Vehicles

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WARRENDALE, Pa., Oct. 15, 2012
“This new technical standard is a real game-changer,” Andrew Smart, Director of Industry Relations and Business Development for SAE International, said. “It reflects the advancements in technology within PHEV and EV engineering and we are pleased to represent the collaborative efforts within industry that made it possible.”

The standard represents the future of charging technology and smart grid interaction, while addressing the needs of today. Such needs include reduced times at public charging stations, enabling consumers to travel greater distances in their PHEV’s and EV’s.

“This new standard reflects the many hours that top industry experts from around the world worked to achieve the best charging solution – a solution that helps vehicle electrification technology move forward.” Gery Kissel, Engineering Specialist, Global Battery Systems, GM, and SAE J1772™ Task Force Chairman, said. “We now can offer users of this technology various charging options in one combined design.”

The original version of J1772 defined AC Level 1 and AC Level 2 charge levels and specified a conductive charge coupler and electrical interfaces for AC Level 1 and AC Level 2 charging. The new revision incorporates DC charging where DC Level 1 and DC Level 2 charge levels, charge coupler and electrical interfaces are defined. The standard was developed in cooperation with the European automotive experts who also adopted and endorsed a combo strategy in their approach.
http://www.sae.org/servlets/pressRoom?OBJECT_TYPE=PressReleases&PAGE=showRelease&RELEASE_ID=1897 (http://www.sae.org/servlets/pressRoom?OBJECT_TYPE=PressReleases&PAGE=showRelease&RELEASE_ID=1897)

These charging systems are not just about charging the car. They are designed to incorporate using your car's battery pack as an emergency power plant for your house!  :o   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.runemasterstudios.com%2Fgraemlins%2Fimages%2F2thumbs.gif&hash=98130be1edf2bed4a80ac8f134b0126673bd469e)

I realize some wise guy might try to charge at some free place during the day and juice his house with it at night but that would be dumb. Why? Because he would increase the number of charge and discharge cycles of his battery pack and thereby shorten the life of the rather costly battery pack even with short driving distances.

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GM official said,

“The combined charging approach will reduce development and infrastructure complexity, improve charging reliability, reduce the total cost-of-ownership for end customers and provide low maintenance costs.”

The new standard will also speed the transition to a two-way, interactive power grid that incorporates vehicle batteries as a significant energy source. For example, car owners could use their vehicle battery for auxiliary power at home or to run other equipment, or they could sell excess power back to the grid.

In an SAE article in 2012 by Patrick Ponticel, Gross explained:

“We [GM] learned a lot of lessons on the EV1, and we have vowed to make sure some of the hard lessons learned don’t happen again. One lesson is that we can’t go it alone on infrastructure, and on the standard for infrastructure… So we vowed on the [Chevrolet] Volt program to not proceed until the industry had condensed around charging infrastructure.”

GM apparently took no chances when developing the Volt.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.runemasterstudios.com%2Fgraemlins%2Fimages%2F2thumbs.gif&hash=98130be1edf2bed4a80ac8f134b0126673bd469e)
According to Ponticel, GM’s Engineering Specialist for Global Codes and Standards Development, Gery Kissel, also chairs the SAE International J1772 Task Force

Full 2012 article of technology that is now, as of 2014, in place.

http://cleantechnica.com/2012/05/08/gm-ford-and-chrysler-adopt-new-sae-standard-for-ev-charging-ports/ (http://cleantechnica.com/2012/05/08/gm-ford-and-chrysler-adopt-new-sae-standard-for-ev-charging-ports/)

End of PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle:  PART 2 of  5 parts

Continued in
PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle:  PART 3 of  5 parts (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/renewables/electric-vehicles/msg2430/#msg2430)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 20, 2014, 07:24:25 pm
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 21, 2014, 04:10:47 pm
PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle:  PART 3 of 5 parts

Tesla claims      (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191404.bmp&hash=007a2c20b76f970316a559a6e27cfd70c11f5998) that you CAN use fast charging routinely WITHOUT shortening your battery pack life.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-300714025456.bmp&hash=f4e4a260bd60d3f34ca86fed93c47d5fb4117cfd)

Will slow charge extend battery life?
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justineet | 20 Juin 2013

This is an interesting -- good -- question....in other words, does fast charging -- especially supercharging -- affect the life span of the battery pack negatively in any significant way??? Reports indicate, NO! That is primarily due to Tesla's innovation to run the battery cells through cool and hot cycles during the charging and operation stages so the battery cells are always at optimum temp range required to extend the life span. Tesla reportedly has proven this in the labs.
But one thing for sure will shorten the life span of your battery pack is leaving your battery in complete or near complete(deep) discharge state for long periods of time. So you should always try to never leave your car in deep discharge state for an extended period of time. Frequent deep discharging is not also recommended. Tesla probably has incorporated a safety circuit to avoid deep discharge state. Still frequent deep discharging is not recommended. Even with deep discharge safety circuit on board, the battery pack might still go below the "safe" discharge level since batteries continue to self discharge on their own at some rate.
http://www.teslamotors.com/fr_CA/forum/forums/will-slow-charge-extend-battery-life (http://www.teslamotors.com/fr_CA/forum/forums/will-slow-charge-extend-battery-life)

My take is that unnecessary fast charging is a bad idea. A slow charge would slightly improve charge efficiency (ratio of Wh stored to Wh from the wall) since the HEAT dissipated by the power feeders is proportional to the SQUARE of current.


So, very roughly speaking, charging at 30A will result in approximately half the heat when compared to 40A. And 20A will result in a quarter of the heat when compared to 40A.
At 40A, the batteries (and the charging equipment) get hotter and the actual energy transfer is less efficient (i.e. less environmentally friendly) so don't do it unless you have to.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F301.gif&hash=0291ed4abf2d80e420d1aa00d4eb3c5dd6bbfb53)


ICE powered cars. PEVs and PHEVs: The Truth about their Impact (Damage) to the Biosphere:

As far as the environmental impact of vehicle carbon footprint, the giant, huge, polluting, biosphere poisoning ELEPHANT in the room is the internal combustion engine AND the LEAD ACID battery toxicity that THOSE ICE powered cars cause to the environment. I wrote about the lead acid pollution her over a year ago. It's somewhere in the DD Dustbin if you want to learn another way first world ****S trash the third world.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183312.bmp&hash=02dafef2fe739676600fdc9bd56271f0f5ab3723)

Lead acid batteries are a HORROR to the environment, whereas the PEV and PHEV battery pack infrastructure is almost fully recyclable (as well as valuable and in demand in a secondary market).

In other words, the HUGE, but long lasting and fully recyclable battery pack has LESS environmental impact than the lead acid battery, relatively tiny battery on an ICE powered car!

Yes Monsta and Charles Hall (the creative number cruncher  ;) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191329.bmp&hash=4764bfbe6bb0e11ca61102efa97a932a824f47e0) for EROEI on behalf OF BIG OIL), a Lot of Lithium is being mined and it takes a lot more energy to do that than the industrial process that brings us lead acid batteries.

So? Once that battery pack is built, the emissions and environmental impact STOP. The ICE powered car with the lead acid battery has FUTURE negative impact(s) in lead acid battery pollution and fuel use pollution translating to tremendous damage to the environment.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183337.bmp&hash=fd5a6df63c32bd65dda7b6d93e788647ca3829df) 

Because of the fuel and the lead acid battery, the ICE powered car has a much higher, and a toxic one at that, carbon footprint.

The PHEV does have an environmental impact with its ICE but it's is tiny in comparison because MUCH less energy is used to mine for the materials and build it. And the PHEV, if used properly, has negligible engine pollution and  maintenance (an ICE small engine rarely used NEVER needs an overhaul and rarely needs an oil change, period).

What about the car body along with the engine metal? ???

At present, about 75 to 80 percent of the steel that goes into a car of any type is recycled. So the issue is, HOW MUCH STEEL BY WEIGHT is used.  A PEV or a PHEV requires LESS of everything in weight and quantity. That's the bonus of engineering a car to have less weight in order to maximize pure EV range. Again, the PEV or PHEV is the better choice, environmentally speaking. Keeping the ICE in a PHEV from polluting is within the control of the PHEV owner.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.123rf.com%2F400wm%2F400%2F400%2Fyayayoy%2Fyayayoy1106%2Fyayayoy110600019%2F9735563-smiling-sun-showing-thumb-up.jpg&hash=09b45642ec6d7943d30b5b87548676e3ee7dbe3d)

That choice is not open to the owner of a car that just runs on gasoline or diesel. The PEV and the PHEV are both easier on the environment, in regard to initial manufacturing AND recycling, than the ICE powered car. Remember the energy required to make a large ICE is multiples of that required to make the relatively small ICE for a PHEV. 

From a National Geographic article:

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Production, recycling, and disposal costs to the environment are difficult to quantify and largely beyond the control of most consumers. They are also relatively minor.

Most of an automobiles’ environmental impact, perhaps 80 to 90 percent, will be due to fuel consumption and emissions of air pollution and greenhouse gases that climate scientists say are driving global warming. Fortunately, the level of that impact is very much under the control of the driver.

Fuel Costs

Petroleum products raise environmental red flags even before they are burned. Extracting them from the earth is an energy-intensive process that can damage local ecosystems. Shipping fuels can also consume a lot of energy, and creates an occasional environmental disaster such as an oil spill. As world demand rises, and unconventional fuel sources, such as oil sands, become more economically viable, the ecological impacts of petroleum extraction might also increase dramatically. That’s one more reason why fuel efficiency is so important.

Air Quality

Vehicles are America’s biggest air quality compromisers, producing about one-third of all U.S. air pollution. The smog, carbon monoxide, and other toxins emitted by vehicles are especially troubling because they leave tailpipes at street level, where humans breathe the polluted air directly into their lungs. That can make auto emissions an even more immediate health concern than toxins emitted high in the sky by industrial smokestacks.
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/buying-guides/car/environmental-impact/ (http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/buying-guides/car/environmental-impact/)

The bottom line is that the ICE powered car is far more environmentally UNFRIENDLY than the PEV or PHEV. However, I agree that a bicycle (with solar charged electric boost) is better if you can handle that. Monsta might suggest a bare bicycle is the only truly environmentally friendly option, howevah.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_6869.gif&hash=f94938471d343a09155d1f60eefacdb2ceab2457) He is such a purist! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smileysnetwork.com%2Fsport%2Fvelo32.gif&hash=d8e88cbf34c959b4c1a3a2a42ba023ca536cd382)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53rsISWpsMU&feature=player_embedded
Happy peddling! The above green transportation is recommended if you have bike paths to keep cars from running you down and NOT recommended if your daily destination work place is more than 10 miles away without shower facilities.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

ANECDOTE ALERT: (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_6961.gif&hash=df13f27d25fd180bcc904f19809e2b35dc3309cf) Back in 1979-81 in Syracuse, New York, I had a "hybrid" powered bike. I bought a tiny two cycle ICE that fitted with a roller on to the front wheel when I applied it with a lever. I would bike 8 miles to the Control Tower (during the summer only) using renewable energy (me) as the main power source. I got lazy after a while and just applied the roller most of the time. That didn't work too well when it rained; wet rubber on wet rubber is the embodiment of slippin' and slidin'. At any rate, I saved a ton of gasoline.
Below please find a reasonable fascimile of what I called my "Arab Buster".
[embed=640,380]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7vaqTeP6X4#[/embed]


Here's another excellent article from the MIT Technology Review that directly answers Surly's carbon footprint question:
July 12, 2013
Are Electric Vehicles Better for the Environment than Gas-Powered Ones?

Comparing electric and gas-powered versions of the same car show the environmental benefits of electric vehicles.

This week I met an owner of an Tesla Model S electric sedan who raised the question of whether electric vehicles are really better for the environment when you include the resources that go into making the battery and the impact of disposing of it. He was feeling uneasy about his environmental bona fides.

Renault recently made public a report that provides a fair assessment by comparing an electric version of its Fluence sedan with gas and diesel-powered versions of the same car. And it makes clear that electric cars are, indeed, better for the environment. The report is a life-cycle assessment, a “cradle to grave” analysis, including not only the emissions involved in using the car, but also the emissions from making it, the resources consumed in manufacturing, and a range of environmental impacts. It looked at not only greenhouse-gas emissions, but impacts on acid rain, ozone pollution, algae blooms, consumption of water and materials such as steel and copper, and total energy demand.(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_6869.gif&hash=f94938471d343a09155d1f60eefacdb2ceab2457)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F34y5mvr.gif&hash=835b3a3f26d5d1b7f0acc379ad8ebd3fe9eea488)

The study found that while the environmental impact of making electric vehicles is greater* than for making gas and diesel vehicles, this is more than made up for by the greater impact of gas and diesel vehicles while they’re being used. This is true in terms of total energy consumption, use of resources, greenhouse gases, and ozone pollution. *The electric vehicles were assumed   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013201314.png&hash=0715eb72631014310634eb56176ff860c6d542f6) to be charged from a grid that includes significant amounts of fossil fuels.

Other studies show that electric vehicles beat gas-powered ones in terms of greenhouse gas emissions even if they’re charged in regions that depend heavily on coal.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F47b20s0.gif&hash=cc48c9af9d29b8836023c7db21103e52d1ed439e) Here’s one such study. (see link below) In some areas, hybrids are a better choice than electric cars.

Electric vehicles come out behind in two areas.  ::)  They contribute slightly more to acid rain. And they’re slightly worse in terms of causing algae blooms than gasoline cars (but better than diesel).
http://www.technologyreview.com/view/517146/are-electric-vehicles-better-for-the-environment-than-gas-powered-ones/ (http://www.technologyreview.com/view/517146/are-electric-vehicles-better-for-the-environment-than-gas-powered-ones/)

So, IF you are getting your electricity to power your battery pack from RENEWABLE ENERGY, you can tell the fossil fuelers that disingenuously claim you are just shifting the pollution for your "fuel" to a fossil fuel or nuclear power plant that, uh, well, see the detector reading below every time they make this claim.
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Meanwhile, in one of those 1% la la land Profit over Planet Havens (Dubai), they are buying bug out vehicles that are, well... Never mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6RdmEinhhI&feature=player_embedded
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The world's most expensive motorhome has gone on sale in Dubai - covered in gold and worth a cool £2 million.
The space-age eleMMent Palazzo comes complete with a colossal master bedroom, 40-inch TV, on-board bar, fireplace and even its own rooftop terrace.
But the most impressive piece of luxury is the 'Sky Lounge' - at the press of a button the 40ft home transforms into a personal retreat with pop up ****tail bar, underfloor heating and extravagant marble lighting.
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End of PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle:  PART 3 of  5 parts

PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle:  PART 4 of  5 parts (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/renewables/electric-vehicles/msg2472/#msg2472)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 29, 2014, 09:33:38 pm
PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle:  PART 4 of 5 parts
A couple of VERY relevant thoughts before diving into the numbers:

VERY RELEVANT THOUGHT NUMBER ONE:
24/7  Bernays consent manufactured, Convenient Cognitive Dissonance  AFFLICTS our consumer society victims when they CONSTANTLY FORGET to ask how long it will take, for example, a Buick Encore Premium to "pay for itself", in order to justify the hefty premium it demands over the Toyota Corolla.
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Two ICE powered cars. One costs thousands more than the other because, well, just BECAUSE! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Facigar.gif&hash=dc9dccf92c6c88c99611b06c86d92629d69f2978)
Well, one good reason is that there's no objective sense in which it possibly could, so the question's just not worth asking, is it?
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Volt and Leaf getting REALLY cheap FUEL!

Ironically, it's because a PHEV like a Volt and also an EV like the LEAF in fact CAN reasonably be claimed to pay much of its own way that the argument turns quickly to whether it pays ALL its own way.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-291014182422.png&hash=f5178cb31c0bf9067fb3cf408d7047840a10e3f4) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85)
That's a double standard, based on the reality that we've been trained to pay for brands and luxury features and levels of performance that are meaningless in everyday driving, and don't have any equivalent experience in valuing the unique appeal of EV/PHEV driving, something that the overwhelming majority of drivers have so far never bothered to experience for themselves.

VERY RELEVANT THOUGHT NUMBER TWO: The negative impact cost to the biosphere of an ICE only car  continues after the purchase of the vehicle to the point (and well beyond) of a GREATER amount of pollution than that generated to manufacture it! You are COMMITTING to damage the biosphere MORE by buying an ICE only car. The only way to minimze or eliminate ICE only car pollution is to not drive it.
So, if you are a responsible, caring human, you either avoid purchasing a car altogether (like Monsta) and stick to public transportation (or human powered devices like bicycles) OR you buy a PEV or a PHEV, PERIOD.
Some numbers on the Volt:

The Volt appears to cost a lot more than a Prius. The fact is that the Prius is more expensive when 5 years of driving 15k a year in both cars is figured.

From a one year old article:
"... one factor is the fuel savings you get from an electric car, but what really has GM-Volt.com all excited is that the numbers come out a lot better for the Chevy Volt than for Toyota’s Prius.

As Jeff Cobb of GM-Volt (the site is not affiliated with GM, btw) enthused last week:

As we enter the holiday season, you who chose a Volt may know it is like a gift that keeps on giving, whereas a Toyota Prius is an expense that ultimately costs more to own even though it sells for much less.
The numbers vary somewhat according to zip code so you can check them out for yourself at Edmunds, keeping in mind that there may be other algorithms out there.

The takeaway really is that when you go to buy a new car, you need to look at your costs over time rather than just the retail price."

http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/21/true-cost-owning-chevy-volt-might-surprise/
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GM in China is making this tiny electric city car (Chevy EN-V 2.0). I like it. Monsta probably likes it. But I don't think Fazio (JoeP's boss) would go for it.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F4fvfcja.gif&hash=34a9a570347d39a0a892bc1f376c5e8b88add6b5)
http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/28/chevy-en-v-2-0-used-ev-sharing-program/

So, let us concentrate on the Volt and an EV that costs about the same as the Volt. I am doing this in view of JoeP's purchase price budget. I'll throw in a typical ICE only powered car in the same initial cost price range for comparison of "competing" fossil fueler polluting piggery (2015 Chevrolet Impala  LT MSRP $36,000). 
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2015 Chevrolet Impala  LT, V6 Cylinder Engine, Transmission: 6 Spd Automatic, Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive, City MPG: 19, Hwy MPG: 29, Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.2,  Battery, 70AH, heavy-duty 512 cold-cranking amps.

The goodies that ALL have environmental costs:
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE
Rear Air, Satellite Radio, iPod/MP3 Input, Onboard Communications System, Dual Zone A/C MP3 Player, Keyless Entry, Remote Trunk Release, Child Safety Locks, Steering Wheel Controls.
More:
PREMIUM AUDIO AND SPORT WHEELS PACKAGE includes (UQS) Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound premium 11-speaker system, (C9B) ambient door lighting, (C9J) ambient instrument panel lighting, (KI6) 120-volt power outlet, (RT9) 19" aluminum wheels and (T43) rear spoiler, SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING WITH ADDITIONAL SKYLIGHT FIXED GLASS AFT OF THE SLIDING GLASS with power sunshade, CONVENIENCE PACKAGE includes (UD7) Rear Park Assist, (UVC) Rear Vision Camera, (DD8) auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, (BTV) remote vehicle starter system, (UG1) Universal Home Remote, (B58) premium carpeted front and rear floor mats and (B36) carpeted trunk mat, PREMIUM SEATING PACKAGE includes (KA1) heated driver and front passenger seats, (AG2) 8-way power front passenger seat adjuster and (AP9) cargo convenience net, ADVANCED SAFETY PACKAGE includes (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UFG) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, (UFL) Lane Departure Warning and (UFT) Side Blind Zone Alert, REAR VISION CAMERA, REMOTE VEHICLE STARTER SYSTEM, ENGINE, 3.6L DOHC V6 DI WITH VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) (305 hp {227.4 kW} @ 6800 rpm, 264 lb-ft of torque {356.4 N-m} @ 5200 rpm) (Includes E85 FlexFuel capability with (FE9) Federal emissions or (YF5/NE1 and NC7) California emissions with the Federal override only.) (STD)

Edmunds computed true cost to own for a non LT Impala (slightly cheaper):
$46,544 Edmunds True Cost to Own® Based on a 5-year estimate with 15,000 miles driven per year. Edmunds.com True Cost to Own® (TCO®) is proprietary data that helps you estimate the total five-year cost of buying and owning a vehicle - including some items you may not have taken into consideration. A benefit of using our TCO® tool is that you can easily compare the five-year totals for different vehicles and make a more informed choice.
http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/impala/2015/

Agelbert NOTE: The Edmunds estimate excludes all the biosphere impact costs from energy and pollution in mining for the materials, refining the metal and other materials and manufacturing the vehicle. The cost of 41 tons of CO2 (8.2 tons of CO2 per year for five years) is another fossil fuel SUBSIDY that your lungs and that of your dog, outside cat, your neighbors and your family and friends DO pay; so says the EPA:

"The Social Cost of Carbon
EPA and other federal agencies use the social cost of carbon (SCC) to estimate the climate benefits of rulemakings. The SCC is an estimate of the economic damages associated with a small increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, conventionally one metric ton, in a given year. This dollar figure also represents the value of damages avoided for a small emission reduction (i.e. the benefit of a CO2 reduction).

The SCC is meant to be a comprehensive estimate of climate change damages and includes, but is not limited to, changes in net agricultural productivity, human health, and property damages from increased flood risk. However, given current modeling and data limitations, it does not include all important damages. As noted by the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, it is “very likely that [SCC] underestimates” the damages.(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-310714182509.png&hash=7a8191a3d5ff15c51ad36a342a0cd50a90b956bd)

The table below presents the most recent SCC estimates (PDF, 22 pp, 780 KB) (updated in 2013) for certain years.
 
Social Cost of CO2, 2015-2050 a (in 2011 Dollars)
 Discount Rate and Statistic   
   
Year    5% Avg   3% Avg   2.5% Ave   3% 95th percentile
2015    $12   $39   $61   $116
2020    $13   $46   $68   $137
2025    $15   $50   $74   $153
2030    $17   $55   $80   $170
2035    $20   $60   $85   $187
2040    $22   $65   $92   $204
2045    $26   $70   $98   $220
2055    $28   $76   $104   $235
            
SCC values are dollar-year and emissions-year specific


For more information see the SCC Fact Sheet (PDF, 4 pp, 80 KB). See also the following documents for information about ongoing research to improve the SCC.
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/EPAactivities/economics/scc.html

Clear as mud, right? Stick around. I'll clear it up.  ;D
For the non-accountants here, discount rate and present value are terms used when computing the "value" NOW of something that will be worth X dollars at a future point. The SCC Fact sheet has examples (discount rates for dummies    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191456.bmp&hash=a239c2fd76d20d142f1c54b961e22ebd0d2a4808)). It helped refresh my memory.

I knew those business administration courses I took would be good for something someday!   ;D

Here's how it works. You will pump out 41 metric tons (assuming "Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.2" is in METRIC tons - one metric ton = 2,204.6 pounds) from your 2015 Chevrolet Impala  LT in 2015. If you use the 2.5% average discount rate (which may be a huge underestimate of the cost but we'll let that go so we aren't accused of estimating a "low probability" cost like the 95th percentile), the SCC is $61 times 41 = $2,501. That SAME 41 tons of CO2 will cost society $68 times 41= $2788 in 2020 if it is still around. The scientists (I have provided several videos about his in the last couple of years) have stated unequivocally that the CO2 will PERSIST in our atmosphere for about 1,000 YEARS.

So, your 2015 Chevrolet Impala  LT  is guaranteed to have an SCC, if every bit of CO2 it pumps out in five years at 15k miles driven a year is sequestered into the planet and stops polluting it by 2020, of  41 times 5 times $68 = $13,940.
Scientists tell us that is NOT realistic. They tell us that the CO2 will be EASILY out there, warming our biosphere, in 2050.
If you junk the  2015 Chevrolet Impala  LT in 2020 through some miraculous recycling process that uses zero energy and does not further pollute the planet so it is converted into an EV or 15 bicycles, the SCC of that 2015 Chevrolet Impala  LT  is going to be 41 times 5 times $104 = $21,320 by  2050.

And if, as a rather vocal segment of the scientist bean counters at the EPA claims, the actual SCC cost of of the the outlier 3% 95th Percentile is SPOT ON, the SCC for that car will be 41 times 5 times $235 = $48,175.

Green Escape clause:
If you run dat pig on 100% ethanol (Brazil does that - we don't cause big oil gamed the fuel laws to keep 15% polluting pigerry in the 85% ethanol blend), the above numbers don't apply.

If I made a boo boo with my math, let me know and I'll correct it.

In summary, the 3,700 pounds of car called a 2015 Chevrolet Impala  LT carries a Social Carbon Cost (SCC) by 2050 of anywhere between $21,320 and $48,175 IF it is recycled without the use of any energy into a non polluting substance in 2020. What are the odds of THAT happening? Right. Somebody will keep driving it. When it is junked there will be an energy cost to recycle the raw materials and, of course, the toxins from the battery to deal with.

And that, fellow Doomers, is why I give Mking 'what fer' (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fswear1.gif&hash=87347674f9297191f3f8a447208170617da4caf6) every time he accuses me of driving a polluting pig. BECAUSE I drive less than 2k a YEAR, I am actually preventing someone from drivng that ICE pig 12k to 24k a year!

I suppose, if I were brutally green about this whole thing, I woulf make sure it was crushed by a solar powered electric machine! I admit I am making a compromise. But my carbon footprint is microscopic compared to a Volt owner that flies all over hell and damnation for fracking piggery.

Actually, the cost of a NEW car, for me, is an addition to the pollution picture (as Monsta has correctly pointed out OFTEN) because a LOT of energy is used to build a new car; far more than I will use in another 10 years at 2k or less a year.

That said, I wish I could get a Volt!

End of PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle: Part 4 of 5 Parts

PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle: Part 5 of 5 Parts (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/renewables/electric-vehicles/msg2473/#msg2473)
 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 29, 2014, 09:36:20 pm
PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle:  Part 5 of 5 Parts

Details:
 Fact Sheet: Social Cost of Carbon
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/Downloads/EPAactivities/scc-fact-sheet.pdf
Edmunds 2015 Chevrolet Impala  cost to YOU directly of driving 15k/yr for five years = $46,544
Social Carbon Cost (SCC) by 2050 of anywhere between $21,320 and $48,175. We'll split the difference and come up with an SCC of $34,748.

Cost of  2015 Chevrolet Impala $81,292. Cheer up, your grandkids will pay the LION's share!

The following info is accurate but somewhat dated. Nevertheless, remember the SCC discount rate on CO2 pollution costs up to 2050 for the stuff below that will still be there and CONTINUES to be ADDED TO:
CO2 emissions from U.S. cars & trucks totaled 314 million metric tons in 2002. That's as much as would be released from burning all the coal in a train 50,000 miles long -- enough to circle around the world, twice. (Environmental Defense, Nov-.Dec. 2006, p. 8, PDF)

Car emissions kill 30,000 people each year in the U.S. (2, 1998)

More than half of the people in the U.S. live in areas that failed to meet federal air quality standards at least several days a year (7, 1990), and around 80 million Americans live in areas that continually fail to meet these standards (6, 1998).

Most ozone pollution is caused by motor vehicles, which account for 72% of nitrogen oxides and 52% of reactive hydrocarbons (principal components of smog). (7, 1990)

Emissions from cars dwarfs that from power plants. In May 2000, Austin Energy planned to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 40% at its Decker and Holly power plants, from 1700 tons per year to less than 1000tpy by 2003. By comparison, NOx emissions in Travis county from motor vehicles totaled approximately 30,000 tons per year in 1996 -- the last year for which complete data was available. (1, 2000)

Now for some less depressing (depending on your point of view) 'believe it or not it IS true and documented'  accurate data:


Improving the average fuel efficiency of vehicles in the United States by 2.7 miles per gallon would equal all U.S. oil imports from the Persian Gulf, according to conservation advocate Amory Lovins. (12)


Big pickups even worse than SUV's. Fuel efficiency of the average pickup has also declined from as high as 19.2 miles a gallon in the 1987 model year to 16.8 miles a gallon today. The average S.U.V. gets 17.8 miles a gallon now and the average car 24.8. And even those averages do not count the very biggest vehicles those weighing more than 8,500 pounds fully loaded which are exempt under federal law. Like the Hummer and other giant sport utilities, the biggest pickups average little more than 10 miles a gallon. (NYT, July 31, 2003)

95% of a car's energy goes towards moving the car itself, and only 5% to moving the passenger. The average passenger car weighs 3000 lbs. (source), so if a person weighs 150 lbs., then 3000 / (3000 + 150) = 95.2%. Put two people in the car and it drops to 91% (3000 / (3000 + 150 + 150). With four people, it's 83% (3000 / (3000+150+150+150+150).

Contrast with a 30-lb. bicycle: 83% of the energy goes towards transporting the rider, not the vehicle (150 / (30+150).
Cigarette lighter penalty. Using the cigarette lighter to power 200 watts of devices decreases fuel economy by about 1 mpg. (200 watts is hefty—an iPhone might use around 10). (WP, 2008)

External costs of driving. The estimated annual external cost of driving (including air pollution, climate change, imported oil security, congestion, accidents, noise, etc.) is $126.3 billion.(E Magazine, 2005)

Bikes vs. Cars. David Lawyer wrote the ultimate paper comparing bicycle vs. automobile energy use, and found that bikes are 2/3 more efficient than cars even after factoring in the energy to produce the extra food the cyclist requires. (David Lawyer)

Bicycle MPG. If we spent our gas money (at $3.72/gallon) on food to fuel our biking, that $3.72 would take us 26 miles on beef, 48 miles on potatoes, 106 miles on beans, and 109 miles on rice. (source)

Bicycling is 117% more efficient than walking. (source)

Using a bicycle to commute four days a week for four miles (one-way) saves 54 gallons of gas annually. (2)
The energy and resources needed to build one medium-sized car could produce 100 bicycles. (2)
http://bicycleuniverse.info/transpo/almanac.html

Well then, if you want to buy an ICE only powered car, truck, SUV or whatever,
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Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive
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From the above graphic I computed a 15k/yr 5 year cost to own of $45,975 (Edmunds has no cost data  on it yet). Besides the energy and pollution cost to build it, there are is no additional Social Carbon Cost (SCC). You don't have all the ICE stuff like a muffler and oil changes, etc. That should save you some money down the road. With an 87 mile range, for a 40 mile a day commute, it's definitely a walk in the park.  What I don't like about is that it is heavy. It is an ICE car conversion. It was not designed from the ground up to be an EV.

Read all about it here:
2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive Review — 1st Month (Exclusive)
December 14th, 2014

SNIPPET 1:
By Kyle Field
A month ago, my wife and I traded in our aging gasmobile for the newly introduced 2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive EV. I considered myself to be an educated EV consumer but still had quite a few learnings — some good, some bad — in the first month with our EV. Though the majority of our learnings were not related to the car itself, but more generically to the transition from a gasmobile to an EV, that’s where I’ll start.

SNIPPET 2:
... this particular configuration results in the least efficient EV when compared to others available today, with an MPGe rating of 85/83 and most others coming in at 100+. This is largely due to the fact that the B-Class was not built from the ground up as an EV or even a fuel-efficient car but rather a converted gas mobile. This is most evident in the weight — at 3935 lbs, the B-Class is no featherweight. For comparison, the BMW i3 which was purpose-built as an EV comes in at 2853 lbs (without the Range Extender). The B-Class pays a further penalty for being a former gasmobile, as extra battery capacity was required to haul around the extra mass. The B-Class’ battery is rated at 36 kWh.

SNIPPET 3:
Under the Hood
While the B-Class looks and feels like a normal car, when you pop the hood, things change. The B-Class’ electric motor, batteries, charger, and supporting EV systems are all made by Tesla, shipped from the US to Germany for assembly. While I’m not a car fanatic (at least not the gas-powered ones), I feel a sense of pride that Mercedes came to a US company for their first EV. This was a feature on the plus side for me, as Tesla is making waves in the EV world and I’m happy to be a part of that revolution.

Driving the B-Class

With the normal looking exterior, the accelerator of the B-Class houses a fun secret — instant torque! This is difficult to put into words for non-EV drivers but suffice it to say that the accelerator on this EV (and most other EVs) is responsive. When you step on the pedal, it jumps. Continued pressure results in a very smooth acceleration up to whatever speed you desire. I occasionally treat my kids to a ride on the roller coaster and pound the pedal down to the ground on the way to pre-school resulting in what feels like a quick boost on a roller coaster. Granted, they’re too young for coasters at this point, but the sentiment is spot on.

SNIPPET 4:
One unique challenge EV owners have is the large variety of charging networks out there. After test driving a few charging network apps, we have found that the crowdsourced PlugShare app (Web, iOS, Android) has the best overview of the entire public charging network and includes chargers from many of the big networks, like ChargePoint, Blink, EV Connect, and NRG’s eVgo, as well as personal charging locations! Wanting to build capability and make the most of our EV, we have signed up for several different charging networks, each of which has it’s own unique way to charge — some with set monthly fees, others with a price per kWh or per hour, etc. It’s been an interesting process but the net takeaway is that, here in Southern California, there are lots of chargers in lots of areas we frequent.
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http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/14/2014-mercedes-b-class-electric-drive-review-1st-month/

The Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive, because it's, well, a MERCEDES, has some Bernays  status (mine is better than yours - yada yada ya - gives the finger to neighbor) puffery attached to it but that company generally does make pretty good cars. Besides, it's got the "Tesla inside" branding to help it along.  Consequently, the Mercedes B-Class EV has a rep to uphold as well as a built in loyal costumer base. If this Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive does what they say it does, it's resale value will also be quite high.

The Volt, with excellent sales figures and a good track record of reliability is guaranteed to have outstanding resale value.
A smart fellow that calls himself "The Energy Czar" has had a Volt for two years.

He is SERIOUS about getting TOTALLY off of fossil fuels. He has a lot of solar power in his house juicing the Volt. AND he has a set up to use the Volt as an auxiliary power plant to send power to his house! His voice of experience is all you need to hear. The Volt is a FANTASTIC investment for, not just transportation, but SECURE driving above and beyond what a pure ICE car can provide.

The lower center of gravity provides better cornering. The acceleration, if you need it, is Corvette quality without paying the Corvette price!

The fact that people will NOT be lead footed with their cars most of the time means PHEV and EV owners in general and Volt drivers in particular will have less drivng accidents. This mean lower insurane premiums down the road.
It's design is functional, not just for looks. That means your car will hold its resale value because the appearance will not change much, if at all, over the years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqKCuilRMGg &feature=player_embedded

The Energy Czar dude also made an initial review when he bought the car with lots of talk about the goodies in sound systems and some kind of cell phone setup. He also has a one year review on the internet.

Internal combustion engines CANNOT handle deep water. They stall when the water travels up the muffler and chokes the exhaust. Electrics DON'T STALL in high water! There's a video out there of a Volt going through deep water happy as a pond duck (knee deep) but I haven't been able to track it down. GM has an official video of Volt stream fording tests that you can ask the dealer to show you (it's not available on the internet anymore).

And the Volt coming out in January of 2015 is even BETTER for the environment. "Automotive News reports that the next version will trade its 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine for a 1-liter three-cylinder engine. It will also get a fifth seat." The Volt ICE is becoming even more of an auxiliary power plant. The 1-liter three cylinder ICE requires less energy to manufacture and is cheaper to maintain. GOOD!
"Chevy says it has sold 65,000 since Volt went on sale in 2010."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/08/07/chevrolet-volt-2016-debut/13723803/

Edmunds 15k/yr cost to own a 2013 Volt = $42,078 ((data for newer ones not available but remember they are about $5,000 cheaper up front AND they have a smaller ICE. That means this price is on the high side. The SCC of his vehicle depends entirely on how many of the 15k a year miles are driven on the ICE. If you use 100% ethanol (not legal in the USA yet but it should be) or even 85% Ethanol, your SCC will be negligible, period.
http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/volt/2013/?sub=hatchback

Now let's look at the three cars side by side:
The Energy cost and associated pollution to recycle the cars steel back to raw material is not included. However, due to the fact that PEVs and PHEVs are lighter and use less steel, the aftermarket for EV and PHEV battery packs and the toxicity of lead acid batteries from ICE only cars, it is clear that the PEV and PHEV vehicles are  less damaging to the environment and use less energy when they are put through the recycling process. 
Ownership cost to you and your grandkids of 15k/yr for five years:
2015 Chevrolet Impala                                    =  $81,292
2015 Mercedes B-Blass Electric Drive (EV)                                             =  $45,975
2013 Chevrolet Volt (PHEV)                                                                               = $42,078


In summary, the Agelbert Institute of Penny Pinchers for a Viable Biosphere and CFS gives the Volt a TOP rating for REALLY green transportation that will FUEL (pun intended!) DEMAND DESTRUCTION of fossil fuels. The small ICE can EASILY run on ethanol instead of gasoline so that is that! You might not save the world, but just think of all the fossil fuelers you will drive crazy!

And if you are influenced by people saying gasoline is "cheap", please consider that the gamed LOW gasoline price coming down the pike now is strictly temporary.

At any rate, since a Volt DOES have an ICE in it, nobody can call you a sucker for electrics with a PHEV. The real sucker is the idiot that runs out and buys a gas hog because gasoline is "cheap".

Don't let the rockefeller T-rex eat Patrick Henry's rat. If you can't do the bicycle commute, buy an EV or a PHEV. They are the most prudent and fun investment in transportation you can make.

End of PEV or a PHEV Compared With a non-electric powered vehicle: Article and Part 5 of 5 Parts

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 29, 2015, 07:01:55 pm
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpaLgF1uLB8&feature=player_embedded


Agelbert NOTE:
The so-called "Insane" mode is a security measure a Tesla driver has available if someone is intent on car jacking. It is quite sane to have high acceleration available instantly. 

Anyone who has ever driven next to a person exhibiting road rage or had to dodge a drunk, distracted or reckless driver can attest to that.  8)

  Brian Donovan  
 January 29, 2015 

Electric cars have had an "old persons car" problem since their inception. It's brilliant marketing and design to completely demolish that concept and make gas cars the tame ones. Top Gear needs to do a race with these cars.


Dennis Houghton   
 January 29, 2015 

Electric motors deliver high torque at low RPM, gasoline engines require high RPM to deliver high torque. The performance curve is reversed in the two types of drive systems. Electric dragsters could win every race but produce little of the tire smoke and engine noise necessary to the motor sport experience. Three of the first five in the latest Peak's Peak race were electric; higher torque at lower speeds.

The first couple of years of the Prius demonstrated the extraordinary torque delivered by electric motors. Drivers who tried to accelerate the Prius in its unnamed "insane mode" aka "foot-to-the-floorboard", occasionally snapped the drive shaft. Customers were not impressed. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fswear1.gif&hash=87347674f9297191f3f8a447208170617da4caf6)  Manufacturers quickly built in torque control to prevent the negative outcome. Tesla engineered a physical solution in a more robust drive train   :emthup: and allowed the driver to intentionally over ride torque control, a feature that is probably used mostly during the sales process and occasionally to show off to your envious friends.

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What Solar Marketers Can Learn from Tesla’s “Insane” Mode
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 26, 2015, 02:42:53 pm
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Great article! My wife and I own a Leaf and could not be happier. We have been saving for a Tesla to replace the Leaf after lease expiration. When people hear this, their response is often, "Tesla is a luxury car". While my first reaction is to say that it is not, because of the many points in your article, I agree with them wholeheartedly instead.

Indeed, it will be luxury to never buy gas. It will be a luxury to pack food, a tent, and drive to Moab without bringing my wallet. It will be a luxury for children on the sidewalks to not have to breath in toxic chemicals emitting from our vehicle. It will be a luxury to never worry about a timing belt replacement, oil changes, transmission replacement, coolant flushes, tune-ups, exhaust leaks, etc., etc.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Femoticons%2Ftuzki-bunnys%2Ftuzki-bunny-emoticon-005.gif&hash=c0f70cc821100c434469eae24e0fa6131745ab51)

The caveat here is that when I go to DMV in Glenwood and register the Tesla, the $4000 registration cost will certainly feel like I'm paying for a luxury car...  ;)

Craig Farnum

Why EVs Are AND Aren’t Luxury Cars
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http://blog.rmi.org/blog_2015_02_26_why_EVs_are_and_arent_luxury_cars


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Luxury is what people experience RIGHT NOW, either sitting in the vehicle or observing it from the roadside. Total Cost of Ownership is an outcome of the robustness of the technologies implemented in the vehicle. A luxury car owner doesn't care that much about TCO, unless their eyes were bigger than their wallet, and luxury car brands - Lexus excepted - don't try that hard to lower TCO through super-robust design. Instead, they offer free maintenance for the duration of the leases through which these cars are usually acquired and, not coincidentally, the usual duration of ownership.

 I and many others perceive the passing Tesla as a luxury car; big, powerful, expensive, looks a bit like a Jaguar, which is ostensibly the brand with the best sense of theatre that is an essential part of the projection of luxury. Inside the car, it's a different story. The driver's console DOES look techy, but not necessarily practical as a driving tool. It's showy, and that's not what a luxury car is supposed to provide its passengers - there's an element of taste that's missing. But the car is unquestionably comfortable, and it does give the driver and passengers a sense of power and privilege that is what luxury cars are supposed to do. Remember that offensive ad for the Cadillac CTV with the overprivileged white guy strutting and preening? Cadillac understands the luxury experience ( (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Facigar.gif&hash=dc9dccf92c6c88c99611b06c86d92629d69f2978)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F2z6in9g.gif&hash=771b084a0f186d9cc14f31defd98a6c90b69b84f))...it just made the mistake of telling the truth.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b)

The LEAF is definitely a mass-market car. The BMW i3 is not. It's a Halo car for the brand in a completely different way than what you'd expect. The many Toyota/Lexus hybrids are examples of the proper balance of tech and the luxury experience...the tech is essentially invisible. It's the rest of the experience that delivers the luxury.

Elon Musk has definitely targeted the S to the luxury crowd, even though he's smart enough not to explicitly call it a luxury car. That may be just an interesting side show, however, What I find more interesting is that he's recognized the much bigger and less regulated market for 24/7 solar local power generation and is dedicating 30% of his Gigafactory's batter production towards synergizing SolarWorld's domestic solar panel systems into a distributed power grid.

Electric cars, cool. A totally different way of distributing power to the masses, world-changing. And profitable.
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Shaun Simpkins
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 26, 2015, 03:07:29 pm
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By Nsikan Akpan  20 February 2015 2:45 pm 45 Comments

For those tired of winter, you’re not alone. Electric cars hate the cold, too. Researchers have conducted the first investigation into how electric vehicles fare in different U.S. climates. The verdict: Electric car buyers in the chilly Midwest and sizzling Southwest get less bang for their buck, where poor energy efficiency and coal power plants unite to turn electric vehicles into bigger polluters.

Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, began their research by pulling public data from FleetCarma, a company that tracks vehicle performance among car fleets operated by governments and businesses. The study looked at 7000 all-electric Nissan Leafs across the country and how their driving ranges varied with temperature. Cold reduces a battery’s oomph whether it lives in your car or smart phone. “We then combined those performances with regional reports on weather and drivers’ habits to build a nationwide map of car efficiency for every hour of every day within a typical year,” says co-author and CMU mechanical engineer Jeremy Michalek.

In terms of driving range, electric cars in California and the Deep South travel the farthest, as the balmy temperatures yield the best energy efficiency and therefore longer trips before they must be plugged in again. (That’s a lucky break for Golden Staters, who also purchase the most green vehicles in the nation.) Vehicles in cold places, in contrast, have less battery capacity and thus shorter range. The average range of a Nissan Leaf on the coldest day drops from 112 km in San Francisco to less than 72 km in Minneapolis, according to the study, published online this month in Environmental Science & Technology.

Full article at link:

http://news.sciencemag.org/climate/2015/02/best-and-worst-places-drive-your-electric-car
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 19, 2015, 03:36:06 pm
Electric cars are so cool they may make it colder
14:30 19 March 2015 by Aamna Mohdin
 
There's more than one way to cut emissions. Swapping conventional cars for electric ones might cut emissions from cars, but it may also help cities like Beijing beat the heat, further lowering emissions of carbon dioxide by cutting the use of air conditioning.

The role of electric cars in combating climate change is hotly debated, because although they might emit less greenhouse gas directly, they are more expensive and cause more pollution than conventional cars during the manufacturing process. But it seems there may be hidden benefits to them.

Electric cars emit almost 20 per cent less heat than conventional cars, thus contributing less to the phenomenon of cities being warmer than the surrounding areas, known as the urban heat island effect.

If this lowers temperatures, use of air conditioning would also drop, and so would the energy used to power it, argues a team led by Canbing Li from Michigan State University in East Lansing.

 
Cooler summer

Using summer 2012 in the Chinese capital of Beijing as an example, the team estimate that replacing conventional cars with electric ones could have reduced the heat by nearly 1 °C. That in turn would result in a reduction in air conditioning use in the city, leading to a drop of 10,686 tonnes in daily CO2 emissions.

"I was surprised by the level of decreased energy consumption of air-conditioning," says Li.

The team says that there are several factors contributing to the urban heat island, and not all have been addressed in the study. This makes some people sceptical about the estimates.

"Investigating a mitigation strategy is much more complicated than just considering the heat flux," says Ali Gholizadeh Touchaei of the Heat Island Group at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. "The sophisticated relation between moisture balance, effect of wind, and interactions of buildings and atmosphere should be accounted for."

And Oscar van Vliet of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich says that our heat emissions are only partly responsible for the heat island effect, it is also down to the city retaining that heat thanks to tarmac surfaces, which don't cool down quickly.

Cars of the future

Regardless of how big any cooling effect might be, the climate effects of urban transport merits further study with more sophisticated models, say other researchers.

"It is an interesting study, as the issue of heat generated by vehicles isn't something that has been thought about in great detail," says Timothy Johnson of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

It could become an ever bigger influence as electric cars catch on. Johnson expects the vehicles to dominate the transportation market in a few more decades once they overcome the technical challenges of driving range and battery charging infrastructure.

Unlike with conventional cars, which depend on non-renewable fuels, the disadvantages of electric cars can be overcome, says Li.
  ;D

Journal reference: Scientific Reports, DOI: 10.1038/srep09213
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn27195-electric-cars-are-so-cool-they-may-make-it-colder.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 02, 2015, 08:08:38 pm
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This guy built an all-electric '68 Mustang that'd put a Tesla Model S in its place  ;D
 By Shawn Knight on April 2, 2015, 9:30 AM   

Tesla’s Model S P85D has received quite a bit of attention from both technology and automotive enthusiasts. Few cars can match the ridiculous all-wheel-drive acceleration its powerful electric motors are capable of generating but this story start with an earlier Tesla model.

Muscle car enthusiast Mitch Medford caught an episode of Top Gear years ago in which host Jeremy Clarkson raced a Tesla Roadster against its petrol-powered cousin, the Lotus Elise. The race wasn’t even close and soon, Medford came across a car online known as the White Zombie.

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The Zombie  ;D

The Zombie was a 1972 Datsun 1200; not exactly a looker but under the hood, it was powered by two 9-inch electric motors that could rocket the car from 0-60 mph in just 1.8 seconds. Medford reached out to the owner of the vehicle with a vision to build vintage cars powered by modern electric motors.

Zombie 222 is the result of that vision, a 1968 Mustang with dual 11-inch electric motors that put down 800 horsepower and an insane 1,800 pound foot of torque (on a conservative setting). This combination can propel the car from 0-60 mph in just 2.4 seconds.

The Verge has a fascinating piece on this monster, chronicling Medford’s efforts to break the 170 mile per hour mark for an electric vehicle in the standing mile. That’s not exactly a high trap speed but for a car with a body built in 1968 (i.e., poor aerodynamics), it’s incredibly ambitious.
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 25, 2015, 06:33:19 pm
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-04-24/electric-car-sales-plunge-4-year-lows
Electric Car Sales Plunge To 4 Year Lows
Tyler Durden
4/24/2015

Eddie said,
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On a related note, now would be an EXCELLENT time to dump low fuel mileage vehicles and collect an EV, with the discounts and tax credits mcdonalds workers could just about start getting themselves some right thinking transport. Maybe they would inspire the geriatric crowd even, the young inspiring the old, that would be amazing.

Get 'em while they're on sale. If you read the automotive news over the past few years, this kind of anti eV pushback news article starts to show up every time gas prices drop, and yet sales of the Prius, for instance, stay reasonably good.

http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2013/03/total-toyota-prius-sales-figures.html (http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2013/03/total-toyota-prius-sales-figures.html)

I'm convinced that it will only take a little more range...if we could get to 100 miles on an overnight charge for a plug-in hybrid, it will turn  gas only cars into museum pieces.
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 02, 2015, 09:20:32 pm
Solar Power Shining Bright in Cambodia

 Kristi Eaton, Contributor 
 April 29, 2015

SNIPPET:

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Star 8 is one of the latest solar companies to set up shop in Cambodia, a country of eight million people, nestled between Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. WIth its proximity to the equator and solar irradiance, Stone said the country is attractive for solar businesses.

"The market in Cambodia is screaming out for an alternative to grid supplied power," he said.

Star 8 has created and manufactured Cambodia's first solar-powered tuk-tuk, the ubiquitous mode of transportation used throughout southeast Asia. A non-governmental organization called Aziza's Place started using the country's first solar-powered tuk-tuk for its mobile coffee cart that employs women who previously worked on hazardous waste dumps.

The idea for solar-powered tuk-tuks, Stone said, came to Star 8 founder Jacob Maimon as he was traveling to the beach in the Cambodian coastal city of Sihanoukville. While riding in a tuk-tuk, the driver asked him to pay half of the $2 fare along the way so the driver could stop and buy more petrol. Maimon eventually learned that the driver earned about $15 per day in fares, but spent $12 of that on petrol   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183312.bmp&hash=02dafef2fe739676600fdc9bd56271f0f5ab3723).

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http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2015/04/solar-power-shining-bright-in-cambodia


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The Pilippines wants 100,000 of these!  :o  ;D

http://gas2.org/2013/08/18/the-philippines-want-to-put-100000-electric-tuk-tuks-on-the-road-by-2016/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 18, 2015, 12:21:05 am
https://youtu.be/q_cRqcbXAs4
The ULTIMATE EV!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 02, 2015, 08:49:13 pm
Tesla tops 11,000 vehicles delivered in second quarter

Electric car maker Tesla tops 11,000 vehicles delivered in 2Q, setting new company mark

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) -- Electric car maker Tesla's second-quarter deliveries surged 52 percent to set a company record exceeding 11,000 vehicles.

The Palo Alto, California, company had surpassed 10,000 vehicles for the first time in the first three months of the year and on Thursday said it had broken that record, delivering 11,507 vehicles.

Tesla makes only one car, the Model S sedan, but CEO Elon Musk said last month he expects to begin deliveries of an SUV, the Model X, in three or four months. Tesla began 2015 with 20,000 reservations for the Model X. The company has said it plans to deliver 55,000 Model S sedans and Model X SUVs this year.

The car maker cautioned on Thursday that record deliveries are not an indicator of overall financial results. The company has consistently lost money as it ramps up production. Despite record sales in the first quarter, Tesla lost $154 million.

Musk has said the company hopes to reveal a prototype of its next vehicle, the Model 3 sedan, in March. The new model will cost around half the $70,000 starting price of a Model S and will likely go on sale at the end of 2017.

Shares of Tesla Motors Inc. climbed 4 percent, or $10.87, to close at $280.02 on Thursday. The stock is up 22 percent over the past year

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-tops-11-000-vehicles-111629295.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles - A GREAT time to buy an E-Golf!
Post by: AGelbert on July 05, 2015, 08:02:14 pm
Euro Drops on Greferendum Early Results

Europe
00:37 06.07.2015(updated 01:35 06.07.2015)

With more than half of the ballots in the Greek referendum counted, 61 percent of Greeks had voted against austerity measures aimed to win the new bailout plan for country and the euro has started to fall against dollar.

The euro began to drop when early Greek referendum results were revealed. Almost 61 percent of voters said “no” to spending cuts and tax hikes, while 39 percent voted to accept fresh austerity measures, according to the Greek Interior Ministry in Athens.

The current results mean Greece may exit the Eurozone, according to media reports.

One euro was worth $1.0963 at 1850 GMT, down 1.58 percent from Friday night, in electronic trading before Asian markets opened.

“We’re going to see a lot of volatility and it wouldn’t surprise me if the euro’s down 2 percent or more. Everything’s going to get hit with the exception of safe-haven bonds,” Clem Miller, an investment strategist at Wilmington Trust told Bloomberg.

Greece’s immediate fate depends on European Central Bank decision to keep emergency loans flowing to Greece without the prospect of a bailout package, Bloomberg wrote.

http://sputniknews.com/europe/20150706/1024247081.html#ixzz3f40a6MVd (http://sputniknews.com/europe/20150706/1024247081.html#ixzz3f40a6MVd)

Volkswagen e-Golf
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 07, 2015, 11:20:11 pm
Greenest EV Charging Solution On Market Just Released
Published on July 7th, 2015 | by Zachary Shahan
4 comments
Originally published on EV Obsession. JuiceBox Green 40 is the first electric vehicle charging solution (or EVSE) that helps an EV driver to spite greenhouse gas emissions by charging when electricity is greenest. Basically, software developed ... Read More →
http://cleantechnica.com/2015/07/07/greenest-ev-charging-solution-on-market-just-released/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 09, 2015, 01:53:38 pm
All about owning and operating an EV in the USA.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)
https://youtu.be/a_AZjw_VU-4
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 12, 2015, 01:21:25 am
https://youtu.be/8fxB-umYATo
E-Golf leases in California now at only $159 a month. ($2,400 at signing) You must also drive less than 7,550 miles per year. Sounds like a SWEET DEAL to me!  ;D
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 12, 2015, 01:22:56 am
https://youtu.be/LqSsE-GS1ag
Kia Soul EV
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 17, 2015, 02:46:24 pm
This 100 Percent Electric Eighteen-Wheeler Just Hit The Road In Germany

 by Ari Phillips Jul 9, 2015 12:49pm
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CREDIT: Courtesy of BMW

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On Tuesday, an all-electric tractor-trailer hit the road in Munich, Germany — the first time such a large electric vehicle made by a European manufacturer has gone into regular service in Europe, according to BMW, the company behind the project.

The 40-ton truck has a range of about 62 miles per charge, which takes three or four hours. Its first deployment will entail transporting vehicle components — such as shock absorbers, springs and steering systems — over stretches of less than two miles across Munich seven times a day.

Developed by BMW Group and the SCHERM group, a German automotive service provider, the big rig is a model from the Dutch manufacturer Terberg. According to the companies, the truck is “CO2-free, quiet and generates almost no fine particle pollution.” They also state that compared to a standard diesel engine truck, the electric truck will save 11.8 tons of carbon dioxide per year — the equivalent of the emissions produced by driving one of BMW’s more efficient cars, which gets an average of 60 miles per gallon, around the world almost three times

Trucks are notoriously inefficient, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculating that medium- and heavy-duty vehicles account for about one-fifth of greenhouse gas emissions and oil use in the U.S. transportation sector, but only make up about 5 percent of vehicles on the road. In June, the EPA and the Department of Transportation joined forces with a proposal to turn this trend around and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from heavy duty trucks by about one billion metric tons for vehicles made between 2021 and 2027.

According to the EPA, oil consumption and greenhouse emissions from heavy-duty vehicles are expected to surpass that of passenger vehicles at the global scale by 2030. In a category that includes not only tractor-trailers, but also garbage trucks, school buses, big personal vehicles like Ford F-350s, and vans, BMW’s new electric truck could pave the way for critical industry innovation needed to curtail air and climate pollution.

“With this project we will gain valuable information on what will be possible with electric trucks in the future for city logistics,” said Jürgen Maidl, head of logistics at BMW Group, in a statement.

Greenhouse gas emissions from transportation account for about 27 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and around a quarter of European Union greenhouse gas emissions. In both regions, transportation emissions are the second largest source of greenhouse gases after energy production.

According to the European Commission, transportation is the only major sector in the E.U. in which greenhouse gases are still rising — and they are 20.5 percent higher than they were in 1990. Heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for about a quarter of CO2 emissions from E.U. road transport and about 6 percent of total E.U. emissions.

While all-electric vehicles would be the ideal, there are many stops along the way to improving efficiency and design that can have a big impact on greenhouse gas emissions as well as costs. With big trucks oftentimes only getting 5 or 6 miles to the gallon, the EPA estimates its proposed standards would cut fuel costs for the vehicles in question by about $170 billion.

The Obama Administration also had a SuperTruck initiative run through the Department of Energy (DOE) that aimed to develop tractor-trailers that are 50 percent more efficient than baseline models by this year — a goal it surpassed in April. If all Class 8 trucks, or 18-wheelers, in the U.S. were that efficient, the country would consume nearly 300 million fewer barrels of oil and spend nearly $30 billion less on fuel each year, according to the DOE.

Last year Walmart unveiled one example of how large trucks can become more sustainable by releasing a tractor-trailer that will be 20 percent more aerodynamic than the current fleet and will use a “micro-turbine hybrid powertrain” than can run on diesel, natural gas, biodiesel and “probably other fuels still to be developed.” Dubbed the WAVE (Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience), the trailer is made out of carbon fiber, which reduces the weight of the big rig by 4,000 pounds per vehicle.

If the changes were able to bring the truck above 10 mpg from its average of around 6 mpg, cost savings could add up to $25,000 or more per 120,000 miles, depending on diesel prices, according to Gas2.org.

Tags BMW,
Electric Truck,
Electric Vehicle,
Heavy-Duty Vehicle,
Renewable Energy
 
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/07/09/3678546/all-electric-big-rig-truck-hits-the-road-in-germany/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 20, 2015, 06:44:06 pm
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Morris Yachts 48 GT: Electrical Innovation/Systems Award   ;D

Victron Energy systems are at the heart of this stunning yacht pictured above. She is a hand crafted, built to order, Morris Yachts Ocean Series 48GT and we’re delighted that SAIL Magazine awarded her the 2015 Best Boat award, for her innovative electrical system design.

The 48 GT is an evolved Chuck Paine design, finessed by Morris Yachts. In fact my own (small) yacht is a Chuck Paine design too (based on the Frances 26) and is in part where it all started. Subsequently and for more than 40 years, Morris Yachts have continued to build sailboats by hand, one at a time, using Maine’s finest craftsmen. Started by Tom Morris, and now continued by his son Cuyler, the family’s boatbuilding tradition upholds the same values now as it did then: “Every boat should be stunning, deliver supreme performance, and be crafted with the type of quality, precision, and attention to detail that will turn heads wherever she goes.”

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Hopefully the photograph above conveys that ethos, but as we go below the hood as it were – What furthermore makes her so special, in terms of her award winning electrical systems?

The DC or Hybrid concept

Victron Energy was founded in 1975 by Reinout Vader and like Morris Yachts a son (Matthijs) continues the family business. If we were to include C. W. Paine Yacht Design Inc, these three businesses have a combined experience of over 120 years. It’s that experience and pedigree that leads to innovation, ever improving and award winning design.

In 2011 Reinout Vader wrote a small book called Energy Unlimited: Electricity on Board (And other off-grid applications). In this book (which is still available as a free download) Reinout details the benefits of the DC or Hybrid concept, which Morris use to good effect on their 48 GT.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)


Here in Morris Yachts own words is a simple explanation of what in their view makes the DC concept so good. “You won’t need to worry about “charging your batteries” anymore. It’s all automatic. And the batteries charge faster than conventional batteries so you won’t have to listen to your generator run in that peaceful anchorage any longer than necessary.

We came up with this outside the box solution by working directly with the owner as well as Victron Energy and Fischer Panda to design an electrical system that, unlike most conventional cruising boat systems, is 100% DC based. This means the boat has an extremely powerful battery bank and charge sources that use inverted DC power to run all AC loads on board.

This elegant system incorporates a light yet durable 600 amp hour lithium battery bank, two 3,000 watt inverters, and multiple charge sources that are able to run all AC loads from the batteries.

In order to keep the heart of this system charged—the lithium batteries—we installed a 5,000 watt Fisher Panda DC generator as the primary charge source. That means this generator doesn’t produce power to run the AC loads in the boat. It’s sole job is to charge the batteries that offer up to 275 amps of charge. The shore power does not directly run any AC equipment beyond battery chargers.

A DC generator is much more efficient than a standard AC generator because it only runs when charge is needed, not whenever AC electrical loads are running. It’s also designed to start and stop automatically when the system senses charge is needed. There is no need for the owner to worry about when to start and stop the generator.

The main engine has a 160 amp high output alternator that will charge when the boat is motoring. The charge sources are rounded out with 3 shore power battery chargers available when the boat is plugged in at the dock. Each charger offers 100 amps of charge that can all be run at once if need be.”

Additional benefits of the DC concept  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)

Reduced, faster charging times with longer cycle life when using Lithium batteries, when compared to lead acid

Lighter weight system components using Lithium batteries and a DC generator

Reduction in shore power rating

From four to ten times less shore power needed with a commensurate reduction in shore power outlet rating

Reduced shore power outlet ratings are more common than high output ratings

Built-in clean, stable and no-break AC power

Whatever goes wrong with shore power, the batteries and inverters are there to guarantee uninterrupted power

Built-in frequency and voltage conversion: Battery chargers will operate on a 50 Hz and on a 60 Hz supply. With a wide input range (90 V to 260 V AC) the battery chargers can connect to shore power anywhere in the world, without the need for an expensive and cumbersome shore power converter


System Design & Components

Owner brief: Design a 12V system that is “world proof”, providing 120VAC on board anywhere in the world.
Components used:
3 x Centaur 12/100 Chargers
2 x Phoenix 12/3000 120V inverter ( parallel)
3 x Lithium -ion 12.8V/200 Ah
1 x BMV-700
1 x Color Control GX (CCGX)
VE.Bus BMS (Battery Management System and protection)
2 x Cyrix-Li-load/charge 12/24-120 A

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Photographs of some of the system components aboard the 48 GT:
Victron Centaur battery chargers
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Victron Lithium Batteries

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Victron Color Control GX
N.B. The photograph below was taken pre battery sync and Color Control GX (CCGX) software upgrade. To keep abreast of software upgrades and enhanced features see the ‘Panels and System Monitoring‘ category in the Victron blog. Scroll to the most recent post concerning the CCGX. Here is an example of the later overview screen.
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Award accolade for the DC concept

What makes winning this award even sweeter is the fact that Nigel Calder, who is considered as having literally written the marine electronics Bible, was part of the judging team. And we couldn’t have said it any better than Nigel when he says, “This is the ideal energy solution for a midsize offshore cruising boat, beautifully executed by Morris Yachts.”

Credits

Many thanks to Susan James of Morris Yachts for the images used in this blog. We wish Morris Yachts and the lucky owner of this innovative Ocean Series 48GT yacht every success. Grande Touring never looked so good. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)


John Rushworth

http://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2015/03/25/morris-yachts-48-gt-electrical-innovationsystems-award/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 23, 2015, 07:15:21 pm
Chinese-built zero-emissions electric bus prepares for service in London   ;D
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The world’s first pure electric zero emission double decker bus, designed and built by BYD, is to enter service in October 2015. Photograph: DYB

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/18/chinese-built-zero-emissions-electric-bus-prepares-for-service-in-london
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 31, 2015, 06:09:01 pm
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Want to save money on your next Tesla purchase, like the forthcoming Model X pictured above? Convince a friend (or 10 better yet) to buy one. Photo credit: Tesla Motors

Elon Musk: Convince 10 People to Buy a Tesla and You Might Get the Car for Free

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, who’s revolutionizing batteries and taking humans into space, is selling his cars the good ol’ fashioned way: word of mouth.

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As you may already know, Tesla does not advertise or pay for endorsements or product placement. Maybe by doing so we could sell more cars, but I don’t like the idea of trying to trick people into buying a product by false association. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)  If you see somebody famous driving a Model S, it is because they genuinely like the car. If you see it in a movie or TV show, it is because the people associated with that production genuinely like the car.
   

http://ecowatch.com/2015/07/30/elon-musk-get-tesla-free/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 03, 2015, 02:41:14 pm
https://youtu.be/u0D2E8CtHCk

World’s Lightest and Most Compact Electric Bike Can Fold Into a Backpack

Lorraine Chow | August 3, 2015 2:08 pm

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http://ecowatch.com/2015/08/03/a-bike-electric/

agelbert  comment:
Transports like this should be mandatory for commutes of less than 10 miles. Also, a weather proof pull cart accessory should be provided for grocery shopping.


Title: In 1904 NY & London, most vehicles were horse drawn, but a third were ELECTRIC!
Post by: AGelbert on September 19, 2015, 01:17:54 am
Have Electric Cars Ever Been Popular?

The first electric car was created in 1832. For a few decades they were as popular, if not more popular, than gasoline-powered cars and other options. In 1904 over a third of all vehicles in New York City, Boston and Chicago were electric.  :o  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)

However, in 1912 Charles Kettering invented an electric starter which could be used with gasoline-powered cars, eliminating the need for a crank start. By 1923 Ford was offering a car that cost only $265 (the equivalent of under $4000 today).

The cheap cost of gasoline and the weight of the batteries needed in early electric cars effectively prevented them from becoming a competitive alternative to gasoline-powered cars at the time.

Agelbert NOTE: We now know how "cheap" that gasoline turned out to be, don't we?   :P As to "competitivelness" of gasoline, SEE BELOW:

Unsaid is that Ethanol was favored by Thomas Edison, NOT gasoline.

Unsaid is that people were getting bone cancer from benzene, also pushed by the fossil fuel industry, so they had to come up with a more refined waste product from their oil refining technique.

Unsaid is that Rockefeller dumped gasoline in the rivers in Pennsylvania for decades before he got Ford to modify his carburetors to run on that CRAP instead of ethanol.

Unsaid is that Rockefeller bankrolled the Temperance movement that led to Prohibition and that MINOR DETAIL that farmers could no longer grow their fuel.

Now you know what Rockefeller meant when he said, "Competition is a sin.".   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191329.bmp&hash=4764bfbe6bb0e11ca61102efa97a932a824f47e0)


More about electric cars:

•About 95% of car journeys taken in the United States are under 30 miles and well within range of a single charge for modern electric cars.

•Thomas Edison attempted to design a lightweight battery for electric cars in the late 19th century, but the final product turned out to be unreliable.

•Both London and New York used electric cars in their first motorized taxi services. The London cabs were nicknamed "Hummingbirds" because of the noise they made.

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A London electric "Hummingbird" taxi   
Agelbert SNARK: I image Rockefeller got heartburn every time he saw one.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F4fvfcja.gif&hash=34a9a570347d39a0a892bc1f376c5e8b88add6b5)

http://www.wisegeek.com/have-electric-cars-ever-been-popular.htm
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 03, 2015, 01:11:37 am
https://youtu.be/kLHhyENNt2I

Drive Electric VT: It’s Time to Plug In, Vermont!


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Published on Jul 23, 2015

Watch our video to learn how you can drive farther and cleaner with electricity. Vermont, it's time to plug in!

Driving an all-electric or a plug-in hybrid vehicle means you:
- Spend the equivalent of $1 per gallon of gas
- Charge at home easily
- Enjoy access to 60 electric vehicle charging stations in Vermont
- Have a comparable car payment (and lower fuel costs)
- Drive safely—plug-in vehicles have excellent traction for winter driving


Tell others about electric cars, clean energy, and paying less for your ride. Help us spread the word, share this video!
Drive Electric Vermont website: http://www.driveelectricvt.com/


https://youtu.be/V-6veDmfe5U



Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 11, 2015, 03:43:11 pm
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e-Golf on my wish list.  ;D


I checked out how the lease works here in Vermont in regard to the tax credit and sales tax.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Freading.gif&hash=63e3e644b39258d4c4eedbcdaf322315b1856723)

The lease holder, the bank, gets the $7.500 tax credit. The person that leases the car has to pay sales tax (6%) on the portion (around 2/3 of vehicle value) when they begin the lease. If they buy the car at lease termination, they then pay 6% on the buyback. For someone that pays low income tax, a lease is, therefore, the only way to get the benefit of the full $7,500 tax credit. When you do a buy back, you are not the first purchaser of the vehicle. Only the first purchaser is entitled to the tax credit. Sometimes a dealer will be the "first purchaser" on a floor model that is used for demonstration and test drives. You might negotiate a very good deal on one of those because they are technically "used" cars, even though they have less than 100 miles on them.

The Attorney General of Vermont
has some additional tips for people considering a lease.

Here's a snippet:

The Language of Leasing


If you’re considering leasing, you need to know the terms used in a lease transaction. They are very different from the terms used in a sale, which is one reason why leasing can be so confusing.

Capitalized cost is the price on which the lease is based. It is the price the bank or finance company pays the dealer, plus extras such as service contracts and insurance. You should be aware that this figure is negotiable, just as the price of a car you are buying is negotiable. The lower the capitalized cost, the lower your monthly payments and the lower the overall cost of the lease.

Money Factor
(also known as the lease rate) is similar to the interest rate on a car loan. It is a source of confusion for consumers, because it appears as a much lower rate. To compare it to an interest rate, you have to multiply it by 2400 (for example, a money factor of .00310 is the same as an interest rate of 7.4%).

Ask what the "money factor" is. Dealers are not required by law to disclose this figure to you. However, it is an important piece of the picture, so you should ask what it is and determine if it is competitive. You may be able to negotiate a lower rate and thus bring down your monthly payment. If the dealer won’t disclose the money factor to you, you probably don’t want to lease your car there.

 Tips for Smart Consumers - Car Leasing -  A Message from Attorney General Bill Sorrell (http://www.atg.state.vt.us/assets/files/Tips%20for%20Smart%20Consumers%20-%20Car%20Leasing.pdf)

 Thinking about a new electric car, but not sure where to begin? We’d suggest you consider whether you want to purchase or lease your new plug-in vehicle.  (http://www.driveelectricvt.com/blog/post/drive-electric-blog/2015/03/02/leasing-versus-purchasing-an-electric-car)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 30, 2015, 12:00:49 am
The Key to Cheap Electric Cars? Ditch the Steering Wheel    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183515.bmp&hash=4a3ad9d0a78a7e161f53ddd84f568082a5b0d2ad)

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Mark Frohnmayer loves to drive. But he’s never quite been able to square that passion with his environmental concerns. He just found the idea of using a gas-powered, two-ton contraption to carry a single person a few miles each day absurd. Eight years ago—before the Tesla Roadster hit the market—he decided what he needed was a small electric car that could reliably carry him around his hometown of Eugene, Oregon and was fun to drive. He couldn’t find one, so he decided to design his own.

The strange thing to Frohnmayer was that all the technology for building a practical, cheap, and safe electric vehicle were available. But no one had put all of the pieces together, despite the fact the potential market for such a product was huge, given the surging demand for cars in emerging markets like India and China. With Tesla focusing on the luxury market, he saw a big need for an affordable electric vehicle.

It turned out, of course, that that was easier said than done. Over the past eight years Frohnmayer’s startup Arcimoto has shown off several quirky three-wheeled prototypes—Firefly star Nathan Fillion famously pre-ordered one in 2010 and talked it up on Conan a couple years ago. But the team struggled to hit on the perfect design that would enable them to bring the vehicle to the mass market. Now, eight years later, Frohnmayer and company have finally prototyped a “car” that he believes meets all his criteria and will sell for less than $12,000. The key to creating something that was cheap, efficient and comfortable, it turned out, was ditching the steering wheel.


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Arcimoto SRK


The result of those efforts is the SRK, a two-seat, three-wheeled electric vehicle that looks like the spawn of a golf cart and an ATV. The company plans to begin selling it in late 2016 or early 2017. It’s officially classed as a motorcycle, which means it doesn’t have to meet the same rigorous safety standards as a four-wheeled car. But unlike a motorcycle with only two wheels, you don’t need to learn anything new to drive it (though you might need a motorcycle license in some states). It also has a protective shell, and, for an additional fee, it can be upgraded to a fully enclosed model. The prototype’s 12 kilowatt lithium ion battery has a range of about 70 miles, and can hit speeds of at least 85 miles per hour. And it can hit them fast: it can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in only 7.5 seconds. It’s only 105 inches long, which means you can park it like a motorcycle, but it’s tall enough for Frohnmayer, who stands 6-feet-4-inches tall to sit in it comfortably.

You won’t be able to use for family vacations or hauling lumber, but it should do just fine at commuting to work, picking up groceries, delivering pizzas, or just giving a friend a lift. For urban drivers—especially those in the dense, growing of India and China—it can cover a lot of what you’d need to do. And, yes, it’s a heck of a lot of fun to drive.

The Clever Version

Of course the scrapyard of history is littered with the burnt out husks of failed electric car companies, and three-wheeled vehicles have a particularly bad record. But Tesla Motors co-founder Marc Tarpenning, an informal advisor to Arcimoto, says that Frohnmayer and his team’s sense of design sets them apart from the pack.

“I get an almost endless stream of people wanting to talk about their latest thing,” he says. “I have seen a whole bunch of these three-wheel electric vehicles, but this happens to be the most clever version.”

Before starting Arcimoto, Frohnmayer’s only experience in the automotive industry were a couple of summer internships at General Motors while studying computer science and electrical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He also spent some time interning for an electronics company in Indianapolis but decided large engineering teams weren’t for him.

'I have seen a whole bunch of these three-wheel electric vehicles, but this happens to be the most clever version.'
—Tesla Co-Founder Marc Tarpenning


After graduation, he moved home to Eugene and landed a job at the video game company Dynamix before co-founding GarageGames in 2000. The team sold the company in 2007, and he started Arcimoto with his cut of the sale.

Fortunately, Frohnmayer, who now commutes to work on a OneWheel electric skateboard, doesn’t have to go it alone. While Oregon might not sound like a great place to start a car company, but it has been home to just enough automakers—such as Freightliner Trucks and RV company Country Couch—that he had a pool of qualified engineers and industrial designers Frohnmayer could tap to help turn his vision into real, drivable prototypes.

Only the Essentials

Where Tesla has focused on adding everything a driver could possibly want, Arcimoto has worked to subtract everything that isn’t absolutely essential. The trick is determining just what is absolutely necessary and what isn’t. And for that, the team has turned to extensive market research.

The original SRK design was too minimal. It would only carry one person and had no protection from bad weather. According to Arcimoto’s consumer research, the minimum requirements for a personal vehicle are a range of at least 60 miles, protection from the elements, at least two seats and enough oomph to drive on the highway. If the price is right, people are willing to give up stereos, cup holders, air conditioning, and giant touchscreen displays. That price, it turns out, is $12,000.

One of the first issues the team had to solve in the early days was safety. To keep costs down, the SRK would have to be a three-wheeler. Although Frohnmayer says that proposed legislation to increase regulation on three wheel vehicles wouldn’t apply to the SRK, the company still needs to ensure that its vehicles are safe—especially given the lousy reputation of vehicles with three wheels.

To deal with this, Arcimoto centered the battery and drivetrain at the bottom of the vehicle, much as Tesla Motors has done with the Model S. Of course, the final versions of the SRK will have to go through rigorous testing to verify their safety, but Tarpenning says most of this can be modeled in advance. “It’s all about where you put the center of mass,” he says. “If you put in the right place and get the balance right it’s going to be real stable.”

The Breakthrough

Few companies have been able to pack even that meager feature list into a vehicle for that price. The Zero electric motorcycle doesn’t provide protection from the elements. Toyota i-Road only seats one person. The Daimler Smart Electric costs over $20,000. At $8,000, the four-door Renault Twizy is a contender, but so far it’s only for sale available in Europe or as an hourly rental in San Francisco (and the US version’s speed is capped at 25 miles per hour).1

It took seven years for Arcimoto to develop a prototype that included all of what it wanted. Even then, Frohnmayer was unhappy with the results. The SRK was still a bit bigger than the team had hoped. It was also uncomfortable to get in and out of, and passengers had to awkwardly straddle the driver. Then one rainy day last December, Frohnmayer had an idea. What if they replaced the steering wheel with handlebars like the ones found on motorcycles and scooters? He did some mockups and realized it would save a ton of space. So he went into the workshop the next day and suggested the team start all over again with a new handlebar-based design.

At first the team thought he was crazy, says lead mechanical designer Jim Jordan. But his mind changed when he started running the numbers. Switching to the handlebar design would enable passengers to sit upright, slim the vehicle down by 500 pounds, and shave 20 inches off the length, enabling it to be parked like a motorcycle—all without reducing the power of the engine. The simplicity could also have a major impact on manufacturing the SRK. While Tesla has been plagued by delays due to its incredibly complex supply chain, Frohnmayer says the SRK will have only around 1,000 parts, which will make it far easier to build.

Still Too Expensive?  ???

But even at $12,000, the Arcimoto may be too expensive, warns Sam Abuelsamid, a senior research analyst specializing in the automotive industry at Navigant Research. After all, you can buy a Mitsubishi i-MiEV for about $15,495 after incentives (as of now, the 10 percent federal tax credit for electric motorcycles has expired). That extra few thousand dollars will buy you two more seats, an extra wheel, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your vehicle meets the more rigid safety standards set for four-wheeled vehicles—not to mention a vehicle engineered and built by an established automaker.


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Renault Twizy

If Renault takes the Twizy worldwide, it could be a solid competitor to Arcimoto, assuming the legal hurdles are cleared. Meanwhile, China is producing its own patch of homegrown electric vehicles. And though Abuelsamid thinks it could find a niche in the US, he worries it’s simply too expensive for developing markets. “If you look at a market like China, India or South America, the up-and-coming customers, those markets are full of people who still get around on scooters,” Abuelsamid says. “But if you’re going after that customer, $13,000 might be too high a price.”

Frohnmayer and company are already thinking about a new, lower cost version of the SRK for emerging markets. Thanks to the handlebar breakthrough, Frohnmayer thinks it might be possible to create a new, less expensive version based on cheaper lead batteries now that the overall weight and size have been reduced. But based on the company’s research, he and his investors are convinced that $12,000 is the sweet spot in the US. And Frohnmayer says the company will compete on more than just price. The SRK’s tiny footprint will make it more energy efficient than full-sized electric cars like the i-MiEV, which could be a big selling point.

The purchase of a car or motorcycle isn’t a purely rational concern. There’s always an emotional component at play. The SRK may live or die based on the very first requirement that Frohnmayer set for the vehicle back in 2007: whether people think it’s fun to drive. Personally, I had a blast driving it around Eugene last summer. Its small size and open nature make driving even just 30 miles an hour feel like you’re flying. You might find it boring if you’re used to riding a motorcyle, but for those of us who spend most of our drive time behind the wheel of a station wagon, the SRK is liberating. But is it fun enough to win over the masses?   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_1730.gif&hash=cdaf50326d98ff7b051a9c49e83d51c7bb687407) That’s the part of the company’s the business model that’s impossible to quantify.

1 Correction 10/18/2015 at 10:00 AM ET: An earlier version of this story said that the Renault Twizy was not available in North America. It’s been updated with information that the Twizy is now available as an hourly rental in San Francisco.


http://www.wired.com/2015/10/arcimoto/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 04, 2015, 02:38:32 pm
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Pledge Signed to Make All New Passenger Vehicles Zero Emissions by 2050

Simon Mui, Natural Resources Defense Council | December 4, 2015 11:45 am

http://ecowatch.com/2015/12/04/zero-emission-vehicles-cop21/

Better late than never, I guess.



Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 04, 2015, 08:11:04 pm
Toyota Launches Two-Seat i-Road In Tokyo

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Editor’s Note: While Toyota may be dragging its feet on the full-sized electric car market, I have to admit that I’ve loved this i-Road thingie since I first laid eyes on it. I hope Toyota isn’t just fooling around and will bring this to markets worldwide at some point. Here’s more on the latest i-Road from Henry Lindon, via Sustainnovate. –Zach'

http://cleantechnica.com/2015/12/03/toyota-launches-two-seat-i-road-in-tokyo/

https://youtu.be/RZXCqGiBxYY
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 21, 2015, 07:01:55 pm
Elon Musk Signs Open Letter Proposing Radical Fix to VW’s Emission Scandal (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)

Cole Mellino | December 21, 2015 11:42 am

A group of prominent green technology investors and advocates sent an open letter (see below) to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Thursday. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, former eBay President Jeff Skoll, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune, Carl Pope of Inside Straight Strategies and SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive were among the 45 signatories urging CARB to rethink its plan to recall Volkswagen cars with emissions-cheating software.

The letter urges the state’s emissions regulators to “abandon the plan to force Volkswagen to fix their emissions-cheating cars and instead require that the company put the resources it would take to accomplish that into transitioning to a zero-emissions car company.”

The authors of the letter call the plan “costly and impractical.” They warn CARB against wasting materials and money, arguing that “a giant sum of money [will] be wasted in attempting to fix cars that cannot all be fixed, and where the fix may be worse than the problem if the cars are crushed well before the end of their useful lives.”

Instead, they suggest mandating VW to “accelerate greatly its rollout of zero-emission vehicles, which by their very nature, have zero emissions and thus present zero opportunities for cheating, and also do not require any enforcement dollars to verify,” the letter reads.

The authors cite “net greater carbon dioxide emissions, a regulated pollutant” as further reason for CARB not to execute its current plan, along with “compromise[d] performance” of the fixed vehicles. To heed its proposed alternative solution “would be a real win for California emissions, a big win for California jobs and a historic action to help derail climate change.”

CARB declined to directly address the letter. “Our focus has and will continue to be cleaning the air and advancing the cleanest vehicle and fuel technologies,” CARB spokesperson Dave Clegern told Newsweek.

Here’s the letter in its entirety:
An Open Letter to California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols

The VW emissions scandal is mainly the result of physics meeting fiction. In the simplest terms, we have reached the point of de miminis returns in extracting performance from a gallon of diesel while reducing pollutants, at least at reasonable cost. Unsurprisingly, and despite having the greatest research and development program in diesel engines, VW had to cheat to meet current European and U.S. standards. Meeting future tighter diesel standards will prove even more fruitless.

For a significant fraction of the non-compliant diesel cars already in the hands of drivers, there is no real solution. Drivers won’t come in for a fix that compromises performance. Further, solutions which result in net greater CO2 emissions, a regulated pollutant, are inappropriate for CARB to endorse. Retrofitting urea tank systems to small cars is costly and impractical. Some cars may be fixed, but many won’t and will be crushed before they are fixed.

A giant sum of money thus will be wasted in attempting to fix cars that cannot all be fixed, and where the fix may be worse than the problem if the cars are crushed well before the end of their useful lives. We, the undersigned, instead encourage the CARB to show leadership in directing VW to “cure the air, not the cars” and reap multiples of what damage has been caused while strongly advancing California’s interests in transitioning to zero-emission vehicles.

The solution we propose for VW and the CARB is to, in a legally enforceable form:


1. Release VW from its obligation to fix diesel cars already on the road in California, which represent an insignificant portion of total vehicles emissions in the state, and which cars do not, individually, present any emissions-related risk to their owners or occupants

2. Instead, direct VW to accelerate greatly its rollout of zero-emission vehicles, which by their very nature, have zero emissions and thus present zero opportunities for cheating, and also do not require any enforcement dollars to verify

3. Require that this acceleration of the rollout of zero emissions vehicles by VW result in a 10 for 1 or greater reduction in pollutant emissions as compared to the pollution associated with the diesel fleet cheating, and achieve this over the next 5 years

4. Require that VW invest in new manufacturing plants and/or research and development, in the amounts that they otherwise would have been fined, and do so in California to the extent that California would have been allocated its share of the fines

5. Allow VW some flexibility in the execution and timing of this plan by allowing it to be implemented via zero-emission vehicle credits.


In contrast to the punishments and recalls being considered, this proposal would be a real win for California emissions, a big win for California jobs, and a historic action to help derail climate change.


The bottleneck to the greater availability of zero emissions vehicles is the availability of batteries. There is an urgent need to build more battery factories to increase battery supply, and this proposal would ensure that large battery plant and related investments, with their ensuing local jobs, would be made in the U.S. by VW.

A satisfactory way to fix all the diesel cars does not likely exist, so this solution sidesteps the great injury and uncertainty that imposing an ineffective fix would place on individual diesel car owners. A drawn out and partial failure of the process will only exacerbate the public’s lack of trust in the industry and its regulators. By explicit design, this proposal would achieve, in contrast, a minimum of a 10X reduction in pollutant emissions as compared to a complete fix.

There is a precedent for this type of resolution. In the industry-wide 1990 diesel truck cheating scandal, the EPA chose not to require an interim recall but instead moved up the deadline for tougher standards to make up the difference. This proposal does the same for VW and ties the solution to a transition to zero emissions vehicles.

We strongly urge CARB to consider this proposal in resolving the VW cheating scandal.

Ion Yadigaroglu, Partner, Capricorn Investment Group;
Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla and SpaceX;
Jeff Skoll, CEO, Jeff Skoll Group;
Dipender Saluja, Partner, Capricorn Investment Group;
Carl Pope, Inside Straight Strategies,
Chamath Palihapitiya, CEO, Social Capital;
Ira Ehrenpreis, Partner, DBL Partners;
Hal Harvey, CEO, Energy Innovation;
Antonio Gracias, CEO, Valor Equity Partners;
Lyndon Rive, CEO, SolarCity;
Michael Brune, Executive Director, Sierra Club;
Cole Frates, Renewable Resources Group;
Ari Swiller, Renewable Resources Group;
Lawrence Bender, Producer, An Inconvenient Truth;
Reuben Munger, Partner, Vision Ridge;
Jigar Shah, President, Generate Capital Angel;
Jason Calacanis, Launch Fund Partner;
Gregory Manuel, MNL Partners;
Adam Wolfensohn, Partner, Encourage Capital;
Jason Scott, Partner, Encourage Capital;
Martin Roscheisen, CEO, Diamond Foundry;
Steve Westly, Former California State Controller;
Jules Kortenhorst, CEO, Rocky Mountain Institute;
Steven Dietz, Partner, Upfront Ventures;
Kevin Parker, CEO, Sustainable Insight Capital;
Anja Manuel, Partner, RiceHadleyGates;
Larry Lunt, CEO, Armonia;
Mindy Lubber, President, Ceres;
Tom Darden, Partner, Cherokee Fund;
Panos Ninios, Partner, True Green Capital;
Jesse Fink, Chairman, MissionPoint;
Matt Breidert, Senior Portfolio Manager,
Ecofin; Suhail Rizvi, CEO, Rizvi Traverse;
Jeffrey Tannenbaum, Chairman, sPower;
Rob Davenport, Managing Partner, Brightpath Capital;
Stuart Davidson, Chairman, Sonen;
Laurence Levi, Partner, VO2 Partners;
Rob Day, Partner, Black Coral Capital;
Dan Fuller, CIO, Fuller Smith;
Nicholas Eisenberger, Partner, Pure Energy;
Marc Stuart, CEO, Allotrope Partners;
Justin Kamine, Kamine Development;
Peter R. Stein, Managing Director, Lyme Timber;
Bruce Kahn, PM, Sustainable Insight; and
Raúl Pomares, Capital Managing Director, Sonen


http://ecowatch.com/2015/12/21/elon-musk-vw-fix/

Agelbert Comment: Elon Musk is right. It's time to stop pu ssy footing around the reality of dirty emissions and the degradation of the biosphere and human health that they DIRECTLY cause.  Refining emissions from a polluting engine is like being half pregnant with Rosemary's Baby.

The internal combustion engine HAS TO GO, PERIOD!

Dr. Richard A. Houghton, acting president of the WOODS HOLE RESEARCH CENTER says TINA to a Low Carbon Economy[ (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/climate-change/global-warming-is-with-us/msg2114/#msg2114)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 03, 2016, 06:08:57 pm
Mercedes F 015 Hydrogen Electric hybrid will have a range of 680 miles!  :o  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI0hdVMOWqs&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 05, 2016, 04:11:54 pm
Chinese-backed and their first plant will be in...get this... LAS VEGAS!  HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

This is a sure winner.  Sign me up for some stock in this company.  ::)

RE

http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-faraday-future-ces-20160104-story.html (http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-faraday-future-ces-20160104-story.html)

Faraday Future unveils Batmobile-like electric concept car at CES

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Faraday's FFZERO1 concept car was unveiled at CES in Las Vegas. (Faraday)
Andrea ChangAndrea ChangContact Reporter

The wait is over.

Faraday Future, the secretive Chinese-backed Gardena automaker, finally unveiled its first concept car at CES: a sleek, silver-and-black Batmobile-esque electric vehicle called the FFZERO1.

The 1,000-horsepower car was revealed Monday night during a launch event attended by hundreds of media. It can accelerate from zero to 60 in fewer than three seconds, with a top speed of more than 200 miles-per-hour.

Richard Kim, Faraday's head of global design, called the vehicle a "high-performance electric dream car" designed to "fight ugliness."

With its single-seat configuration and, if it ever goes into limited production, almost certain sky-high price tag (executives didn't comment on financials), the FFZERO1 concept car won't become ubiquitous anytime soon.

Nick Sampson, Faraday's senior vice president of research and development and product development, noted that when Faraday does release its first production car to market in a couple of years, it will be something more approachable. The car might be a sedan or maybe an SUV, although he noted that it will start out as a premium product, with a premium price.

Over time, Faraday would like to produce a car that is more affordable, he said.

Although a production vehicle is still a ways out, Faraday has generated significant buzz since its inception 18 months ago. In that time, it has grown to 750 employees worldwide and recently announced that it would build its first manufacturing facility in North Las Vegas.

Faraday will break ground on that site in the next few weeks; when it is completed, it will be 3 million square feet and house 4,500 workers.

Faraday's mission, Sampson said, is "a complete rethink of what mobility means." It wants to bring a speedier, technology-driven focus to car-making modeled after the innovations coming out of Silicon Valley.

"We must anticipate the future and act upon it with speed, decisiveness and a willingness to be more like a technology company rather than an automotive company," Sampson said. "We have a very transformative vision."

The hype surrounding the company has also led to speculation that it could become a real rival to Tesla. Faraday execs appeared to welcome those comparisons, and took a few gentle jabs at the fellow SoCal automaker.

"Tesla and Elon Musk have created something incredible and we should applaud them for it," Sampson, who formerly worked at Tesla, said. But he noted it took Tesla nine years to develop its first mass-market production vehicle, while Faraday is moving at a much faster rate, from rapidly scaling up its workforce to attempting to roll out a car in a couple of years.

And he was quick to point out that Faraday has hired several employees who used to work at Tesla, Apple, Google and BMW.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 06, 2016, 10:35:58 pm
New report: Electric cars, buses, boats will be everywhere by 2026  ;D

Sami Grover (@samigrover)
Transportation / Cars
 December 30, 2015
 
I've been documenting my experiences with a used Nissan Leaf, and I often reflect on just how quickly electric vehicles are becoming a mainstream transportation option. True, they are still a rare sight compared to their gas and diesel counterparts, but I am no longer surprised to see several Leafs, Teslas and Volts each time I leave my home. (It does help that my neighbor over the road drives a Volt.)

If a new report from the analysts at IDTechEx Research is to be believed, it looks like this trend is set to not only continue—but increasingly it will accelerate and expand into all sectors of the transportation industry including industrial vehicles, boats, planes, buses and more.

According to Business Green's write up of the report, the growth between now and 2026 will be "breakneck"—with the total market eventually reaching $500bn by 2026.

Interestingly, given how much we TreeHuggers prefer electric buses and worry that electric cars still perpetuate bad planning, the report sees much of the growth (and profitability) coming from industrial and commercial electric vehicles as more cities aim to tackle chronic air pollution.

The report also suggests that commercial and industrial markets will be less vulnerable to policy changes than electric cars which, for now at least, are still fairly dependent on tax breaks and/or subsidies to compete with their gas-fueled counterparts. (Of course, this wouldn't be the case if the  price of gas matched its true cost... ) (http://www.treehugger.com/fossil-fuels/true-cost-gasoline-closer-15-gallon-video.html)
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http://www.treehugger.com/cars/new-report-electric-cars-buses-boats-will-be-everywhere-2026.html

Agelbert NOTE: [/b][/i][/size][/color] And what do the fossil fuelers say?  ???

They say.
"But, but, Saudi Arabia (http://www.treehugger.com/fossil-fuels/opec-pretends-paris-didnt-happen-predicts-oil-will-dominate-2040.html) says that 94% of cars will be powered by gasoline by 2040. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_9HT4xZyDmh4%2FTOHhxzA0wLI%2FAAAAAAAAEUk%2FoeHDS2cfxWQ%2Fs200%2FSmiley_Angel_Wings_Halo.jpg&hash=13281f1944b60773bf12b29387b70be77cc1fe16) So, it must be true, because the fossil fuel industry, known for such integrity in energy statistics and sources and NEVER, NEVER telling a fib for oil or money  ;),  SAYS SO.     (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191329.bmp&hash=4764bfbe6bb0e11ca61102efa97a932a824f47e0)

 
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 07, 2016, 06:23:11 pm
This applies to internal combustion powered vehicles. I post it here to underline the fact the electric vehicles powered with renewable energy derived electricity are the only real world (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fearthhug.gif&hash=3abcf70466f34337f2d702ebd9e02c650d5c4c20) (when ALL costs are figured) method of transportation for human civilization. The continued manufacture and sale of internal combustion engines for transportation, unless they are powered by ethanol, profit polluters that have degraded our democracy and our biosphere. That is stupid.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fgen152.gif&hash=d5b10968fe56c4cb95fae17cee3cb420a5f4e2da)

The video below is from 2012 but the polluting facts AND COSTS in regard to fossil fuels still apply, even if the nominal price at the pump is now much lower.

It is interesting to note that they discuss costs of fossil fuels caused pollution in Los Angeles, which now will be MUCH HIGHER, thanks to the Aliso Canyon Fracked Gas Blowout that cannot be plugged until March of 2016.

The shills for fossil fuels like Nicole Foss and Gail Tverberg have consistently denied the thermodynamic and pollution cost FACTS in the video because it is their JOB to LIE and DECEIVE on behalf of the Fossil Fuel Corporate Welfare Queens. Bought and paid for "energy experts" like Nicole Foss and Gail Tverberg are worthy of disdain and derision. Their lies will eventually catch up with them. But, unfortunately for the biosphere, they will always have a loyal following of dirty energy prefering, status quo worshipping, ethics challenged fools who listen to them.      (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183337.bmp&hash=fd5a6df63c32bd65dda7b6d93e788647ca3829df)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6RhYY_4Wzls

The True Cost of Gasoline is Closer to $15 a Gallon (Video)

SNIPPET from 2012 article accompanying the video:
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The video above, from the Center for Investigative Reporting does a good job of explaining how those costs are incurred—though it doesn't mention a few things, like the cost of maintaining a military presence in volatile, oil-exporting regions. Which means that the true cost of gas may be even higher than $15 a gallon ...

And that means that we should probably be looking for a way to make the market better reflect those true costs, while buffering those who'd be hurt most from such a spike—that's one of the reasons that fee and dividend is such a clever policy idea.

http://www.treehugger.com/fossil-fuels/true-cost-gasoline-closer-15-gallon-video.html

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 08, 2016, 05:03:31 pm
UK plug-in car sales grew 94% in 2015  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191456.bmp&hash=a239c2fd76d20d142f1c54b961e22ebd0d2a4808)

http://www.treehugger.com/cars/uk-plug-car-sales-grew-94-2015.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 09, 2016, 03:31:02 pm
Hi folks, we finally took the jump and bought a new car - the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited.  We made this purchase the weekend before Christmas.  First, I'd like to thank everyone (especially AG) that provided input for me on new cars.  AG, I hope you're not too disappointed that we didn't choose an EV...but at least this car gets pretty good fossil fuel mileage - 40/39 mpg.  Due to the satisfaction we've had with our Prius over the years, we decided to limit our options strictly to Toyota vehicles. And we wanted a sedan. Due to my spine condition, a major factor in our decision was comfort.  As noted in this article (http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/revised-2016-toyota-avalon-smooths-the-ride), the suspension of the 2016 model has been retuned to deliver a softer, more comfort-oriented ride.  So in a nutshell, we purchased the most comfortable Toyota sedan that delivered an acceptable mileage per gallon (for us).  BTW, we paid cash - so the banks will not be making any money on financing.  For some reason, zero percent financing was not available for Hybrids. Here's a couple of pics that show the color (Crimson Mica) of the car we bought:

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Congratulations, JoeP!       (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191456.bmp&hash=a239c2fd76d20d142f1c54b961e22ebd0d2a4808)

Now if you could just make sure the fuel part is E85 (Only Brazil has E100, unfortunately) you would be able to give the finger to the fossil fuel worshippers on a daily basis.  :icon_mrgreen:

If you are interested, I can provide you with all the information you need to convert your fuel use to E85. Conversion kits are available for ALL internal combustion (gasoline powered, not diesel) cars.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-280515145049.png&hash=84e87515e750391c1f1bca6d6ae06485972bfa81) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 09, 2016, 04:46:16 pm
Thanks AG!  I'm just glad you're not super pis sed off at me for not buying an EV  :laugh:   Our car has the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive System. I honestly don't know much about E85 and I'd only be interested in this conversion if I knew it wouldn't void the warranty and I could easily find a local auto shop to do the work - I haven't done any car work myself for 20 years or so.

JoeP,
You are most welcome. I applaud your effort to do the best you can. It's all any of us can do. Here's some info that might be of interest to you.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b)

https://youtu.be/WAPftVvV5nI
Most people do not know that you can BUY 35% of the gasoline components at the solvent section of Home Depot!  :P  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183312.bmp&hash=02dafef2fe739676600fdc9bd56271f0f5ab3723)

LOCATION of E85 filling stations: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/locator/stations/ (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/locator/stations/)

SNIPPETS from Myths and FAQs:

Is my car Flex Fuel from the factory?


The first thing to do is check for badging. If there is a Flex Fuel emblem on the back of the car then it is. If there is no emblem, check your fuel filler cap. If it is yellow, then yes it is flex. Also check the inside of the filler door. Some manufacturers will put an E85 sticker on the inside. The final place to check is the  Fuel Freedom Foundation's website (http://www.fuelfreedom.org/our-work/fuels-101/check-car/). They maintain the most comprehensive database of vehicles that are already Flex Fuel from the factory. If you get a positive hit, congratulations and head to the nearest E85 station and enjoy. If you get the big X, please come back to our site and buy a conversion kit.


Does your kit have any certifications?


Back in 2008 we did testing with the US EPA. Our kit was awarded an OBD2 Compliance. In order to enter the European market, our kit needed to be CE TUV certified. The CE TUV certification is better than being UL listed and Good Housekeeping seal of approval combined. We used to have a kit which was called FlexFuelUS. It was US EPA certified on a small number of engine groups. It was discontinued it as it was very expensive, difficult to install, and the only benefit over our standard kit was you could get some rebates but only if the vehicle was part of a fleet.

Does your conversion kit lock my vehicle into E85 only?

Our conversion kit will allow you to use Gasoline, E85, or any combination of the two fuels.

Can I run E100 with your conversion kit?
Yes. We have many people using E98 and E100 in their converted vehicles. Every car is different so you will need to play mad scientist and experiment with the water content. Too much water displaces the oxygen in the cylinder resulting in an antidentonant. Not enough water then results in wasting fuel.

Do I need to change my fuel pump? Fuel Lines? Fuel Tank? Fuel Rail? Fuel Injectors?
No. If you have electronic fuel injection, your fuel system is ethanol ready. Please remember that the only difference between a FlexFuel vehicle and a non FlexFuel vehicle is software.  ;D

Can I safely convert my vehicle?
Yes you can. We have sold over 100,000 kits around the world. We have done testing with the US EPA. Our kit is CE certified in Europe. If our systems were not safe, the US EPA would have shut us down a long time ago. Also if E85 was truly harmful to your vehicle, then the EPA would mandate that the E85 pump nozzle be a different size than unleaded – just like they mandated with diesel. Did you know the EPA has a SWAT team?

Can I run Methanol with your kit?
Yes. M85 is used in Europe and we have done some testing here in Colorado with Methanol. Since methanol is so clean when burning, it is important to have fresh O2 sensors and a very well tuned up car. Methanol does eat seals in your fuel pump. Vyton is a synthetic rubber sealing material used in many vehicle fuel pumps. Vyton works just fine with gasoline and ethanol but will be damaged by methanol resulting in fuel pump failure. Buna-N seals are gasoline, methanol and ethanol proof. Vyton seals can be found on many GM cars and Buna-N can be found on many European vehicles. Which ones specifically have which, we don’t know.

Can your kit allow my car to run Diesel or Bio Diesel?
No. Diesel engines have different ignition and fuel delivery. If you want to convert your gasoline engine to Diesel, it will require an engine swap.

My car requires premium fuel. Can I still convert my car and use E85?
Yes. The typical car that has a premium fuel requirement needs a minimum of 91 octane. E85 has 105 octane which is even better!     (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

What is included with your Conversion Kit?
- E85 ethanol conversion computer
 - Wire harness
 - Appropriate connectors for your vehicle
 - Five year warranty
 - Seven day a week toll-free technical support
 - Zip ties and mounting screws

Myths and FAQs:
https://www.change2e85.com/E85-Myths-FAQs (https://www.change2e85.com/E85-Myths-FAQs)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 21, 2016, 12:03:31 am
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jApfU9p_FLc
http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/its-tricycle-its-ev-its-solar-electric-velomobile-evovelo.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 28, 2016, 10:10:45 pm
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Here is the transcript of the part of Nikola Tesla's speech that is in the video:

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It is not a dream

It is a simple feat of scientific electrical engineering

Electric power can drive the worlds machinery without the need of coal, oil, or gas

Although perhaps humanity is not yet sufficiently advanced to be willingly led by the inventors keen searching sense

Perhaps it is better in this present world of ours that a revolutionary idea be hampered in its adolescence

All that was great in the past was ridiculed, condemned, combatted, suppressed, only to emerge all the more triumphantly from the struggle.


Our duty is to lay the foundation for those that are to come, and to point the way

Yes, humanity will advance with giant strides

We are whirling through endless space at an inconceivable speed

All around everything is spinning; everything is moving;

Everywhere, there is energy!   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

MUST SEE VIDEO! Guaranteed to give fossil fuelers heartburn!   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)
 


http://www.treehugger.com/cars/not-dream-non-official-tesla-ad-crosses-mad-max-and-1984-nikola-tesla-narration-video.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 29, 2016, 08:55:02 pm
Tesla rumors: 2 electric cars to be unveiled in March? Electric pickup truck  ;D coming in 2018?


Michael Graham Richard (@Michael_GR)
Transportation / Cars
 January 28, 2016

SNIPPET:


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This confirms some of what Musk said all the way back in 2013 about wanting to make an electric pickup truck   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca) to compete in the Ford F-150 segment. At the time, Musk said that he had ideas to make a better pickup than what is on the market.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fcowboypistol.gif&hash=2dc97f743dffca22404e6e4e0822765e60b33f38)


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http://www.treehugger.com/cars/tesla-rumors-2-electric-cars-be-unveiled-march-electric-pickup-truck-coming-2018.html

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 05, 2016, 09:15:04 pm
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Solar shipping container charges & stores electric cargo bikes for zero emissions deliveries  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.123rf.com%2F400wm%2F400%2F400%2Fyayayoy%2Fyayayoy1106%2Fyayayoy110600019%2F9735563-smiling-sun-showing-thumb-up.jpg&hash=09b45642ec6d7943d30b5b87548676e3ee7dbe3d)



Combining solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles, and shipping containers, this local transportation and delivery solution pushes all of the right cleantech buttons.

When it comes to cleaning up transportation, deliveries and service calls and other local mobility needs are one place that seems to keep being overlooked. And perhaps that's just because we tend to be car-centric or ownership-minded about vehicles, so when we see a sassy new Tesla, we go a little ga-ga, but when we see an electric delivery vehicle, especially one so unassuming as a cargo motorcycle, we might not even recognize it for what it is, which is a local transport solution that is quiet, clean, and efficient.

And maybe part of that is because many of us don't own or ride motorcycles, so the idea of using electric ones probably doesn't even register with us as a potentially greener way to transport people and stuff. But in many places, local deliveries and service calls could be carried out via this emissions-free option, and a company called Current Motor is on the leading edge with its "Mini-fleet" of EVs in a box.

In this case, the EVs are electric cargo motorcycles with a 450 lb (204 kg) capacity and a 50 mile (80.4 km) range, and the box they come in is a modified shipping container that serves as their storage facility and solar-powered charging station. Essentially, the Current Motor solution is a virtually instant, drop-in option that could be a turnkey local delivery solution, and while it's still a new-ish and (relatively) untested prototype, it's been chosen to be included as one of four featured demonstrations at the upcoming ARPA-E Seventh Annual Energy Innovation Summit in March.

The Mini-fleet in a Box is centered around a standard ISO shipping container (20' x 8' x 8') that has been modified with a solar panel array (which folds out for charging and in for storage) and a 22 kWh battery storage system that is said to be able to be fully charged in a day. The Nb Solar Charging Station is claimed to be able to fully charge four of the company's Nb Electric Cargo Motorcycles from the battery bank in about five hours, which means that the entire system could be entirely self-powered. The motorcycles, which come with the company's "Telematics" platform for tracking and reporting, fit inside the container for storage and charging, and the container also includes a radio communications center and mobile office options.
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Current Motor

Along with the clean power from solar panels, and the energy storage feature for managing electricity production during the day and charging the bikes at night, the Current Motor Mini-Fleet solution has another major advantage to it, which is its standard physical footprint of an ISO shipping container.

These containers can be easily transported by truck, train, boat, or even a heavy-lifting helicopter, using the existing shipping container infrastructure, and could be not only a potentially turnkey business solution, but also an effective option for deployment during emergencies or natural disaster responses. Additionally, the system's solar array and battery storage unit can function as a micro-grid for mobile power, and the whole package is said to be able to be installed "by one person in minutes" and will not require any permits or additional engineering work to get up and running.

Video at link below:

The ARPA-E description calls this is a full-scale prototype, not a finished product, so it may be awhile before we're seeing the Mini-Fleet in a Box solution in place in a city near you, but the Michigan-based company said last year that orders "are being manufactured now" for export "to global mining and manufacturing companies."


“Current Motor’s Mini-fleet-in-a-Box uses 100% renewable, clean, solar generated electricity to charge our zero emissions Electric Cargo Motorcycles, making them among the most sustainable fleet options available. Current Motor green Mini-fleets are turnkey and self-contained, and literally work out of the box upon delivery to customer sites." - Lauren Flanagan, Executive Chair of Current Motor

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One of the potential applications of the Current Motor solution could be, as seen in one of the company's Facebook posts, for local services such as police patrols, and with its 450 lb cargo capacity, the bikes may be able to replace a fair number of other local delivery and service vehicles (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-260116191529.png&hash=cbc70d3107f019cfbef88dc573223aefa7732476).

http://www.treehugger.com/solar-technology/solar-shipping-container-charges-electric-cargo-bikes-zero-emissions-deliveries.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 12, 2016, 09:14:17 pm
A four Year Old Girl Who Understands Biosphere Math PERFECTLY   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-260116191529.png&hash=cbc70d3107f019cfbef88dc573223aefa7732476)

Eloise, who is four and three quarters ;D  years old, knows that certain things just go well together. Like peanut butter and jelly. Or solar power and electric vehicles (EV). In this newly released video, she tells us why.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)

https://youtu.be/IJp3EgTQuPQ

 Are You Ready to Power Your Car With the Sun? (http://ecowatch.com/2016/02/11/power-your-car-with-sun/)

Agelbert NOTE:
Despite what the fossil fuelers claim in their deluded profit over planet "real world", Eloise's generation and just about everybody else is going to give the FINGER  to polluting energy sources (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F2z6in9g.gif&hash=771b084a0f186d9cc14f31defd98a6c90b69b84f) and the GIANT thumbs up to Renewable Energy technologies.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 17, 2016, 09:57:47 pm
Finally, a Tesla for the rest of us    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85)

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We have long been waiting for a smaller, more affordable Tesla and it's finally here. Radio Flyer calls it a Model S for kids, but I don't see why light (under 81 pounds) adults couldn't have a good time in this. It looks like the perfect urban runabout. I am not sure about that sense of entitlement that lets them drive on the sidewalk, but everything else about this is totally exciting.

https://youtu.be/TGom8Y5wAow

And really, six miles an hour is pretty good speed in many crowded cities.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F5yjbztv.gif&hash=d3dc6c69f3fc5ad39c44fb5466265476f34e5a76)

It has a lot of nice touches; you can charge it with a cable... ::)

...or you can actually swap out the 190 Wh lithium ion batteries, which is a really nice touch. There is a small trunk in the front (a frunk, they call it, really!) and a sound system.    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2FBanane21.gif&hash=ea8aefd6edec2a8f8e52b83aa2874cd9f97fe9ae)

Of course as committed bicycle urbanists we have to point out that a tricycle or bicycle could go farther, faster, would cost a lot less money and would provide a lot more exercise. And, you wouldn't need a two-tesla garage. But I have been saying this for years about the full size model too, and nobody listens then either.  ;D

http://www.treehugger.com/cars/finally-tesla-rest-us.html






Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 19, 2016, 06:25:46 pm
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Koch Brothers Plotting Multimillion Dollar War on Electric Vehicles   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-devil19.gif&hash=6eeb0dbc471743691793f5130640fdcbd1f77b5c)

Lorraine Chow | February 19, 2016 2:45 pm

SNIPPETS:

Death to the electric car?    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191329.bmp&hash=4764bfbe6bb0e11ca61102efa97a932a824f47e0) Charles and David Koch are reportedly backing a new group that will use millions to promote petroleum and fight against government subsidies for electric vehicles.

In an effort to strike back at record-breaking EV sales, the fossil fuel industry is allegedly funding a new organization that will spend $10 million a year to push petroleum-based transportation fuels and attack government subsidies on EVs, refining industry sources told the Huffington Post.


Elon Musk
✔  ‎‎@elonmusk 

Worth noting that all gasoline cars are heavily subsidized via oil company tax credits & unpaid public health costs.  http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/may/18/fossil-fuel-companies-getting-10m-a-minute-in-subsidies-says-imf


http://ecowatch.com/2016/02/19/koch-brothers-war-on-evs/


Comment by renewableguy

Fossil fuels is scared sh--less.

Agelbert reply:
Yep.

Amory Lovins knows the score. The fossil fuel industry is a wounded beast. It's days are numbered.

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Over the past 40 years, Americans have saved 31 times as much energy as renewables added. Those cumulative savings are equivalent to 21 years’ current energy use.  They’re simply invisible: you can’t see the energy you don’t use. But globally, it’s a bigger “supply” than oil, and inexorably, it’s going to get much, much bigger.

Oil companies worry about climate regulation, but they’re even more at risk from market competition. The oil that’ll be unburnable for climate reasons is probably less than the oil that’ll be unsellable because efficiency and renewables can do the same job cheaper.

An oil business that sputters when oil’s at $90 a barrel, swoons at $50, and dies at $30 will not do well against the $25 cost of getting U.S. mobility—or anyone else’s, since the technologies are fungible—completely off oil by 2050. That cost, like the $18 per saved barrel to make U.S. automobiles uncompromised, attractive, cost-effective, and oil-free, is a 2010–11 analytic result; today’s costs are even lower and continue to fall.

In short, like whale oil in the 1850s, oil is becoming uncompetitive even at low prices before it became unavailable even at high prices.
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As Oil Prices Gyrate, Underlying Trends Are Shifting To Oil's Disadvantage (http://blog.rmi.org/blog_2016_02_01_as_oil_prices_gyrate_underlying_trends_are_shifting_to_oils_disadvantage)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 19, 2016, 06:52:07 pm
Agelbert NOTE: This article is two years old. But in the light of the fact that the Koch Brothers are in an all out push to RETAIN all their fossil fuel subsidy swag, while simultaneously kill the pittance of subsidies that renewable energy in general, and electric vehicles in particular, have, it is appropriate to post it. Every statement by Musk here is even more valid today than it was two years ago.
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Elon Musk: oil campaign against electric cars is like big tobacco lobbying


Tesla chief executive likens attacks on electric cars to campaigns of misinformation by big tobacco and climate sceptics

Adam Vaughan @adamvaughan_uk
   
Thursday 24 October 2013 10.24 EDT  Last modified on Saturday 30 January 2016 12.40 EST 

This article is 2 years old

Attacks on electric cars by the oil industry are on a par with misinformation campaigns promoted by big tobacco companies and vested interests undermining climate science, according to Elon Musk, the serial entrepreneur who founded PayPal and the brains behind both the space exploration company SpaceX and the electric sports carmaker Tesla Motors. The oil giants, he reckons, are attempting to sow the seeds of doubt.

Speaking before the opening of Tesla's new luxury store in the Westfield shopping mall in Shepherd's Bush, London, last night, Musk told the Guardian: "It's kinda like the battle against 'big tobacco' in the old days, and how they'd run all these ads about how tobacco's no problem.

"Ninety-nine per cent of scientists can agree on one thing, but in the public mind [lobbyists] try to convey that scientists disagree. Technically true, but absolutely misleading," he said.

Tesla has cornered the high end of the electric car market in the US, selling more than 14,000 of the base-priced $62,400 (£38,609) Model S in the past year. The car will be delivered to UK customers next spring, and is expected to cost between £55,000-£85,000, depending on the model's specifications.

That is substantially more than the £16,000-£30,000 price range at which most other electric cars have been pitched. But Musk still has his eye on the mass market. The next Tesla car, currently dubbed "Gen3", would cost less than £35,000 and will probably arrive within three years. The Model S, he said, would subsidise that car's development.

"When somebody buys a Model S they're helping pay for that in a way that buying an Aston Martin or Ferrari is not. Aston Martin is going to make more Aston Martins, Ferrari is going to make more Ferraris, but what we're trying to do is make a compelling mass-market electric car."

Musk, who is said to have inspired the character of the charismatic genius Tony Stark in the Iron Man films, does not think governments are doing enough to support the electrification of cars, despite a grant scheme that knocks £5,000 off the price of new plug-in vehicles.     

"If we start seeing bazillions of electric cars on the road, then maybe we can reel back the incentives. The acid test is are there tons of electric cars on the road? Well, no, probably the incentives aren't strong enough."

Musk is standing by recent comments that hydrogen fuel-cell cars are not a plausible rival to battery-powered models like those made by Tesla. "They're like obviously bullshit, it's not even a question mark in my mind … In the case of hydrogen fuel cells, take the current state of the art, and compare how much space, weight and cost is associated with the powertrain of a fuel cell, and compare that with the Model S … it loses on every category."

Musk, 42, considers himself an environmentalist, but says he is not "ultra hard core".

"That's not me," he says. "I sort of think we should figure out how to enjoy life and not have environmental catastrophe."

He rates himself as "greenish" in his personal life. He switches off lights when he leaves a room, and has installed solar panels on his home, but "it's not like I've got LED lights everywhere, and I'm not a vegetarian.

"Trying to convince the population to have some monk-like existence is simply unrealistic," he says.

Born in South Africa, Musk was a teenage computer nerd with degrees in physics and business when he moved to California to study for a PhD at Stanford. He then quit within days of embarking on his studies to become an entrepreneur.

His first venture was an internet city guide, which he sold aged 28, banking $20m. Paypal followed, which eventually brought him an even larger fortune, and then came SpaceX, which aims to send people to Mars within 20 years.

Tesla Motors, which takes its name from the 19th-century physicist, Nikola Tesla, was venture number four. Musk joined as an investor in its early days, and the firm made its first production vehicle – the two-seater Roadster – in 2006.

The company, based in Palo Alto in California's Silicon Valley, was listed on Nasdaq in 2010 and the Model S hit the road in 2012. Celebrity owners Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, Stephen Spielberg and Demi Moore have generated publicity, as have the firm's "stores" – in premium shopping districts rather than traditional dealerships. The shares have nearly quadrupled in value this year.

A few weeks ago the company's image took a hit when footage emerged of a Model S on fire after a piece of metal had gone under the car and made contact with the battery.

The driver escaped unharmed, but the incident led Musk to take to his blog in defence of the car, which has been billed as one of the safest ever made. "Had a conventional gasoline car encountered the same object on the highway, the result could have been far worse," he wrote.

Musk told the Guardian that the company was committed to Europe, and he expected to be manufacturing electric cars in Europe "probably" within five years. They are currently made in Fremont, California, with some assembly carried out in the Netherlands. "It's a bit silly transporting cars across the Atlantic," said Musk, who also envisages a new European technical centre, focused on research and design.

The firm also plans to build a network of "superchargers" in the UK – charging points that can replenish the battery within 30 minutes – ready for when its right-hand drive Model S cars are delivered to customers in spring next year. The cars will eventually be powered by solar panels, he said, which should generate more power than is used by the cars recharging.(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bativert.ma%2Fimages%2Fimage3.jpg&hash=7c7c27d838504cb1d5c5a4c1efac44e790a39265)


"What we're trying to convey is that, if you have Tesla Model S, you'll be able to drive for free, for ever, on sunlight."

When you drive the Model S, it quickly – very, very quickly – becomes clear that it's the opposite of the electric car stereotype of a Noddy car that doesn't go very fast or very far. It's packed to the gills with state-of-the-art technology, from the enormous string of batteries that make up the entire floor and enable its 300 mile-plus range, to the in-car entertainment and navigation system whose touchscreen makes an iPad look positively puny.

The exterior is classy and understated, rather than screaming, "No combustion engine!" as, say, the G-Wiz and BMW's new i3 do. Tesla's other car, the Roadster, is the sort to turn heads and attract Instagramming hordes, but the Model S barely raised eyebrows during a few hours in central London.

More than anything, the car is memorable for its astonishing acceleration. Unlike conventional cars, electric cars give instant torque and that, combined with the powerful motor here, means that putting your foot down results in a truly exhilarating rush.

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/oct/24/elon-musk-oil-electric-cars-tobacco-tesla
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 25, 2016, 06:43:04 pm
Should the EPA force VW to build electric car infrastructure as penance for the emissions scandal?  ???   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b)

Christine Lepisto (@greenanswer)
Transportation / Cars
 February 24, 2016

This weekend, the respected German newspaper Die Welt reported that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not rest on fines and fixes for the "Clean Diesel" technology that relied on a software cheat to beat emissions testing while releasing up to 1 million tons of NOx pollution each year.

Instead, under the subheader "VW not enthused about EPA plans," Die Welt reports that EPA demands include production of electric cars at the VW plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee and an obligation to build a network of electric charging stations. It is not clear whether EPA's demands relate to production quotas, new models, or expansion of production of the existing electric and hybrid motors in VW's current range of automobiles.

Although VW and EPA both declined to comment officially to Die Welt, the paper reports that "At VW, they are naturally not enthusiastic over the plans in Washington, which will cost the company additional umpteen millions."

It seems like not such a bad idea though. Often, the American authorities can lower the size of fines in exchange for an agreement that might benefit the company more than a simple monetary penalty. A somewhat unique aspect of the prosecution of corporate crimes under regulations such as those of EPA or OSHA (for occupational safety) is the multiplier factor: the law sets a maximum penalty for a violation; but the EPA can consider every car and every day each car operated as a separate violation. So do the math, 600,000 cars times how many days times even not anywhere near the maximum penalty will still add up to a hard hit. With the threat of huge fines, the EPA can then set about negotiating a more win-win scenario.

Discussions over how to fix the affected cars also continue. Die Welt notes that Americans often ignore recall actions, and unlike German laws, the American laws cannot force VW owners to bring their cars in for a fix, when and if VW figures out what that fix will be. So EPA cannot ensure that the cars already in service will not continue to add to the pollution burden for many years to come.

How it will all come out remains to be seen. But if negotiations could result in a boost for electric car penetration in the American market, and help VW regain trust by supporting American jobs and a clean car infrastructure, perhaps the VW emissions scandal could be turned into a benefit for consumers and the environment after all.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)

http://www.treehugger.com/cars/should-us-epa-force-volkswagen-build-electric-car-infrastructure-pennance-emissions-scandal.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 26, 2016, 04:00:48 pm
Volkswagen’s Latest Concept Wants To Be Your BUDD-e  ;D
January 9th, 2016 by Kyle Field

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To say that Volkswagen has struggled in the last few months would be an understatement. The company and associated automotive brands were found to have intentionally bypassed emissions controls for the vast majority of diesel engine-based vehicles produced since 2008. Since the news broke, the conglomerate has suffered massive turnover in senior leadership and, while penalties for the emissions violations are pending in most countries around the world, VW is moving forward with damage control for its retail brands, starting with an almost name change from “VW” back to its roots: “Volkswagen.”

In parallel to the new marketing spin, the automotive giant appears to be putting an eye towards the future of mobility with several clean energy vehicles in the works in the hopes that the reduced emissions might clean up the air and its image. To further pump its green creds, the concept has solar cells embedded on the roof so it can trickle charge when the sun is shining.

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At CES 2016, Volkswagen unveiled the latest iteration of an old concept — the modernized version of the iconic mini-bus which packs some neat tech and tricks. The BUDD-e concept is a zero-emissions, all-electric vehicle with an estimated range of up to 373 miles / 600 kilometers (New European Drive Cycle estimate) and up to 233 miles / 375 kilometers (US EPA drive cycle), powered by an impressive 101 kWh battery pack.

This range is built using a new battery technology that brings much-needed charging capability improvements. Specifically, the battery can be charged up to 80% of capacity in about 30 minutes; marking an operational breakthrough for non-Tesla EVs.


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The BUDD-e concept represents the juxtaposition of two Volkswagen worlds — 1) next-generation, production-volume, electric vehicles, and 2) connected, immersive infotainment.

Showing that Volkswagen has an eye towards the future, a new platform for electric vehicles called the Modular Electric Platform (MEB) underpins the new concept. The BUDD-e concept is the first car to use this new platform, which was likely a much larger investment than a single concept and is something that can be directly utilized in a production vehicle vs something that will only ever see the spotlight in a concept.

The development of a dedicated EV platform is consistent with what other forward-looking automotive companies such as Tesla, Chevrolet, and now Faraday Future are doing, which is not a bad list of cleantech peers to be included in.

BUDD-e also kicks infotainment up to the next level, leaning heavily into exploring what’s possible vs just implementing the latest and greatest practical solutions. Stepping inside, the world of the Smart Home and the Smart Car collide, with the car attempting to connect two disparate worlds into a user-friendly interface that lets drivers access their home while on the road.
◾Integrated interfaces for both the driver and passenger signal a shift from driver-focused vehicles to entertainment-focused vehicles.
◾A focus on intuitive interfaces seamlessly blends the entertainment experience and the driving experience. This obviously becomes more relevant after autonomous driving technology is implemented.
◾The BUDD-e concept enables passengers to digitally access their homes and workplaces to perform tasks such as controlling the air conditioning, turning lights on or off, or simply looking to see if their kids are home.

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The BUDD-e brings with it a new suite of gesture-based interface technologies for full control of the vehicle’s functions. The new system uses cameras to register if a passenger in the rear compartment wants to open the sliding door, for instance. Gestures have also been implemented in more traditional applications on displays, but this takes it to the next level with projections that can assist the driver and passengers while driving.

A selection of gestures can be used passively as well, without having to queue up the gesture recognition system, which indicates that it is always watching. Some may find this awkward, but it brings with it a whole suite of specialty assistance applications.

While it is clear that Volkswagen is putting significant effort into the new electric platform and the array of innovations piled on top, the fact that all of these technologies are stuck in perpetual concept mode is a bit disheartening. It would be great to see a commitment from the German company to move forward with a production vehicle that makes use of the core electric drive platform.

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http://cleantechnica.com/2016/01/09/volkswagens-latest-concept-wants-budd-e/


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 26, 2016, 10:02:52 pm
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February 25th, 2016 by Kyle Field

SNIPPET:

Enphase Energy has long been a key provider of microinverter and wiring solutions for residential solar photovoltaic (PV) installations and has built on that success with another important component of a holistic energy solution — storage. Before we dive into the company’s recently updated product, let’s talk a bit about the Enphase approach to “going green” at home and for the entire grid. That all starts with the Enphase Home Energy Solution (video).

https://youtu.be/8rnCVr48XGA


Full story:


http://cleantechnica.com/2016/02/25/enphase-energy-announces-new-residential-storage-product/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 29, 2016, 09:39:19 pm
Here’s How Electric Cars Will Cause the Next Oil Crisis 

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By Tom Randall | Feb. 25, 2016

SNIPPET 1:
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Yesterday, on the first episode of Bloomberg’s new animated series Sooner Than You Think, we calculated the effect of continued 60 percent growth. We found that electric vehicles could displace oil demand of 2 million barrels a day as early as 2023. That would create a glut of oil equivalent to what triggered the 2014 oil crisis.

SNIPPET2:
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With all good technologies, there comes a time when buying the alternative no longer makes sense. Think smartphones in the past decade, color TVs in the 1970s, or even gasoline cars in the early 20th century. Predicting the timing of these shifts is difficult, but when it happens, the whole world changes.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-ev-oil-crisis/ (http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-ev-oil-crisis/)

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 11, 2016, 02:50:15 am
https://youtu.be/aRDLKeWw6U8
2016 Mitsubishi iMiEV Test Drive Video Review – REASONABLY PRICED Electric Car  ;D
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 12, 2016, 05:41:42 pm
Bloomberg: The Electric Car Revolution Is Here to Stay     (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183515.bmp&hash=4a3ad9d0a78a7e161f53ddd84f568082a5b0d2ad)

Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network | March 9, 2016 10:03 am

Within six years, the cost of owning an electric car will be cheaper than purchasing and running a petrol or diesel model   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fballoons.gif&hash=a64bb5ff3e76c3e11999996c460fa02de1ee10f7). That’s the conclusion of a report on the fast-expanding electric car market by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

The report says that even if petrol or diesel driven cars improve their fuel efficiency over the coming years, the cost of owning an electric car—buying it and running it—will be below that of conventional vehicles by 2022.

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The cost of owning an electric car—buying it and running it—will be below that of conventional vehicles by 2022. Photo credit: Wikipedia

The increased sale of electrically-powered cars is seen as an important element in the fight against climate change. CO2 emissions from vehicles fueled by petrol and diesel cause a build-up of greenhouse gases and, especially in cities, pollution from exhausts causes serious damage to health.


Worldwide Sales

Bloomberg says electric vehicle (EV) sales worldwide reached just under half a million in 2015—a 60 percent rise on the previous year. Although electric-powered cars make up only one percent of the global vehicle total at present, it is predicted that worldwide EV sales will be more than 40 million by 2040, making up approximately 35 percent of all light duty vehicle sales.

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The report’s authors say developments in battery technology are one of the key factors driving the downward trend in prices in the electric car market.

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“At the core of this forecast is the work we have done on EV battery prices,” said Colin McKerracher, a Bloomberg analyst.

“Lithium-ion battery costs have already fallen by 65 percent since 2010, reaching $350 per kilowatt hour (kWh) last year. We expect EV battery costs to be well below $120 per kWh by 2030 and to fall further after that as new chemistries come in,” added McKerracher.

To date, two types of electric car have been produced for the mass market: a battery electric vehicle (BEV) is solely dependent on batteries for power, while a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) uses a combination of rechargeable batteries and a conventional engine as back-up.

Recent improvements in battery technology mean that a BEV can travel up to 200 miles without recharging.  ;D

Electric vehicle manufacturers say that as more sales are achieved, manufacturing costs will drop as economies of scale are achieved.

Various electric-powered sports models manufactured in the U.S. and Europe have tended to grab the headlines recently, but the main sales growth in future is likely to take place in China.

At present, the U.S. continues to be the world’s biggest EV market, although it is Japan’s Nissan Leaf that heads electric car sales.

The government in China, faced with tackling serious pollution problems in many cities, is giving big subsidies to the country’s electric car manufacturers.


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It is also offering incentives to buyers, in terms of lower insurance premiums and road taxes, discounted charging facilities and access to urban road networks when other vehicles are banned due to high pollution levels.

Xindayang, a Chinese manufacturer, is marketing electric vehicles in China at a cost of $10,000  :o   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) —much cheaper than EVs elsewhere.


Chinese EV manufacturers have global ambitions. Faraday Future, a China-backed EV maker, recently announced plans to invest more than a billion dollars in a manufacturing plant in the U.S.

China is also investing heavily in the necessary infrastructure for EVs. The State Council—the main law-making body in China—announced last year that facilities would be developed to handle up to five million plug-in vehicles by 2020.

http://ecowatch.com/2016/03/09/electric-car-revolution-bloomberg/ (http://ecowatch.com/2016/03/09/electric-car-revolution-bloomberg/)

Agelbert COMMENT: I agree. In fact, I believe that by 2026, NOT 2040, EVs will have the market penetration projected in the chart as increased awareness of the damage that gasoline does is reflected in vehicle purchases for EVs or ethanol only (E100) engine powered vehicles.

It is a little known fact by the general public that refineries CANNOT refine crude oil without producing a significant percentage of what was called a WASTE product back in the late 19th century (i.e. GASOLINE). Rockefeller used to flush it down the rivers in Pennsylvania, poisoning horses and cows nearby downstream. The local farmers were not happy campers. This is all documented history.

Then, in the early 20th century, Rockefeller bailed Henry Ford out of financial ruin in return for making sure the model T ran on GASOLINE. The rest is polluting history that got WORSE when tetra ethyl lead (which is STILL LEGAL for internal combustion engine powered aircraft in the USA) was added with the Prohibition (Rockefeller funded, by the way) SCAM to make ethanol (a higher octane fuel than gasoline that DOES NOT require lead octane boosting for high compression engines) "illegal" (see: "Competition is a sin" J. D. Rockefeller).

But NOW, the Electric Vehicle caused lack of demand for the refinery WASTE product known as gasoline will further crater the bottom line of every fossil fuel corporation, accelerating their path to bankruptcy.

GOOD!

If not for the greed of John D. Rockefeller, cars would run on alcohol today.

Most people are not aware that Henry Ford's Model T came in a variation that allowed the driver to switch the carburetor to run the engine on farm-made ethyl alcohol. This allowed the operator to stop at local farms (equipped with stills) to refuel his/her car during long trips through the backcountry. After all- the gas station wasn't exactly as ubiquitous in those days, as it is now. The Standard Oil Company and its industrialist-founder John D. Rockefeller wasn't too happy with this arrangement. After all, Rockefeller's company had a virtual monopoly on gasoline at this time in our nation's development.

Since the late 1800's there had been a growing Alcohol Temperance Movement developing among reformers. Rockefeller saw an opportunity in this. It is well-documented that local efforts to curb alcohol consumption were expanded to the national level when high-profile figures like Rockefeller joined in the anti-alcohol efforts. Was he so concerned with the social problems that abuse of alcohol was said to cause?  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_2932.gif&hash=0eaec4791a5825821998245e7fcd7744b56557fe)


No... John D. Rockefeller was not concerned with family dynamics in the working classes. But he was influential in changing the goals of the movement from temperance to prohibition. He gave the equivalent of $60 million in today's dollars to an obscure group pushing for prohibition called the Women's Christian Temperance Union. As we know, his contribution to the outlawing of the production and sale of alcohol was successful. Of course, Rockefeller and the oil companies reaped tremendous profits as a result. Remember that the period covered by the 18th Amendment (1919-1933) coincided with the huge rise in the sale and operation of automobiles. America was on the move, and all of these cars were now operated solely on gasoline. By the time that the 21st Amendment was passed, ending the prohibition of alcohol, the standard was already set and worked completely in the favor of the Rockefeller family.


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 15, 2016, 07:54:11 pm
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Simply put, the scale of the Tesla Factory in Fremont is HUGE.

Wall Street tours the Tesla factory -- and loves  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Felqahera-trading.com%2Fhome%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F04%2Fdollar-sign-thumbnail1.jpg&hash=e1962ecaa694d312d50a9984ee058a45aed1e860) what it sees  ;D

By Tom Randall March 14, 2016

Wall Street analysts have been touring Tesla’s massive factory in Fremont, California, and they're returning with the same conclusion: Elon Musk's electric-vehicle company is getting ready for something big. In a sign of this enthusiasm, Robert W. Baird & Co. upgraded its Tesla rating on Monday morning following a factory tour.

Tesla spent some $1.6 billion on major upgrades last year as it prepares to laumch its first attempt at a mass-market car—the Model 3—on March 31. The transformation is striking, according to auto analysts at Stifel Financial Corp, Credit Suisse Group AG, and Baird. The firms are telling investors that Tesla is learning from the mistakes that delayed its previous launches and is on track to make the shift from producing tens of thousands of $80,000 cars to hundreds of thousands of $35,000 cars—assuming the Model 3 proves a success with drivers.

Here are some of the changes the analysts witnessed on Teslas factory floor and in discussions with Tesla's new Chief Financial Officer, Jason Wheeler.


'Stunning Progress'

Last week, Stifel analysts returned from their fourth visit in four years to Tesla’s flagship factory in Fremont. “In roughly one year since our last visit,” wrote analyst James Albertine, “the progress witnessed is truly stunning." Tesla shares have jumped 45 percent in the last month as Musk, the chief executive, sought to reassure investors that the company is still on track after the challenging and much-delayed launch of the Model X luxury SUV.

 
New Aluminum Stamping Press

Stifel and Credit Suisse both noted Tesla's new aluminum stamping press, which Credit Suisse's Galves says has 10 to 20 times the output of Tesla's older machine. The bodies of the Model S and Model X are both made of aluminum, which costs twice as much as steel but weighs less. Tesla hasn't yet disclosed the composition of the Model 3. Keeping the weight down on electric vehicles helps achieve the maximum range from the battery, but maintaining a balance between cost and performance is crucial for a mass-market plug-in car.

Paint Shop

Tesla has built a new state-of-the-art paint shop that's capable of scaling up to 500,000 cars a year. That happens to be Tesla's production forecast for 2020, a ten-fold increase from last year's sales. If Tesla is to achieve that lofty goal, paint jobs won't be a holdup.
Faster Assembly Lines

Tesla's assembly lines are faster and more automated than those observed during a tour 18 months ago, according to Credit Suisse's Galves. The body assembly line is now rated to produce about 175,000 cars a year, with final assembly capability of more than 100,000 cars.


'Dimensional Design Studio'

This new area of the factory is a place where Tesla engineers can "stress test vehicle design features in a controlled environment on-site," said Albertine.


More Robots

"Robotics systems are customized, production processes are revolutionary, and attention-to-detail/supply chain management is improving by the minute," wrote Stifel's Albertine. "We do not believe this production process is one competitors can easily recreate." Tesla's manufacturing skills will help the company reach its target of more than 25 percent gross profit margins on the Model X, according to Baird's Kallo.


More Humans

Tesla expanded its workforce by 29 percent last year, to 13,058, according to company filings. That's up from fewer than 900 employees in 2010. The workers have been consolidated within the Fremont facility, with "several football-field sized areas spanning the entry to the facility with desks, computers and seemingly invigorated staff," Albertine said. "There was an energy and buzz within the facility that is hard to imagine as an outsider."

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Tesla is already shifting battery production work to its massive "gigafactory" under construction in Nevada. After the factory tour in Fremont, Baird's Kallo came back convinced that battery costs are already just half of the industry average and are falling more quickly than most estimates. "This should allow Tesla to produce the Model 3 with healthy margins, and to invest in vehicle aesthetics and performance, placing it above competing vehicles," he wrote in a note to investors on March 14. He upgraded his rating on the stock to "outperform" and raised his price target to $300. The stock rose 3.8 percent today to $215.47 on Monday morning.


Lessons From the Model X

Tesla's luxury SUV, the Model X, has seen long delays and a slow roll-out due to several engineering choices, including complex vertically opening "falcon wing" doors, mono-post rear seats, and the largest piece of windshield glass in the industry. All three analysts noted seeing the Model X in production lines, but still at a relatively slow rate compared with the Model S. Albertine counted roughly five or six Model S sedans in production for every Model X.

Wheeler, Tesla's new CFO, assured the analysts that lessons had been learned. It appears, wrote Galves, that the engineers at Telsa led the planning meetings for the Model X, with insufficient input from the financing, manufacturing, and purchasing departments. Now those groups appear to have an equal voice. "Model 3 launch timing and ease of mass production is significantly more important than it was for the Model X," Galves wrote. "On the Model 3, management indicated that there is a clear focus on ease of build, on-time launch, and cost.

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Benjamin Zhang/Business InsiderTesla drive units at the company's Fremont, California factory.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/wall-street-tours-tesla-factory-154636498.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 28, 2016, 03:34:55 pm
Wike City Shopper Grocery Trailer  ;D

Forget about finding a parking spot or fighting for a grocery cart.


$250.00

Leave the congestion and hassle of taking your car to the grocery store behind. With the Wike Grocery Shopper Bicycle Trailer you can get in shape, park next to the door, and go from store to home without unloading a grocery cart and loading your trunk. Plenty of space and a 75lbs carrying capacity makes this the perfect grocery-getter.

The “Push Bar” option must be purchased at the same time as the trailer, it can not be retrofitted at a later date. The Wike City Shopper is built at our factory in Guelph Canada.

https://youtu.be/YYY4k83MOkc

http://www.wicycle.com/index.php/products/cargo-trailers/wike-city-shopper-grocery-trailer

Agelbert NOTE:
That's a bit pricey.

Tipke The Bike Hitch Only
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Sale Price $51.31
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You save 14%

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Agelbert NOTE: Now add a cheapy electric boost bike from Walmart or Amazon and, if you stay within 25 miles of your home on all trips, you will NEVER need fossil fuel based transportation again (And YES, the mining for materials and the factories that make solar boost bikes and tow trailers for them certainly can, and eventually ALL will, run on Renewable Energy (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Femoticons%2Ftuzki-bunnys%2Ftuzki-bunny-emoticon-005.gif&hash=c0f70cc821100c434469eae24e0fa6131745ab51)). ALL of these bikes will have greater range AND power when the lithium batteries get cheap enough to power them instead of the heavy lead acid crap.

To get a rough idea of what kind of power an electric motor gives you, remember that 750W is equivalent to one horsepower. HOWEVER, you can't just floor these motors (if they are small motors like most bike motors are) for long periods like you can a small  internal combustion engine. The amount of current sent to a motor at any given time (amperage) must be controlled to avoid frying the windings (and other parts  :P).

For details on how voltage and amperage affect electric motors, this link gives a brief explanation:

"The watts of the motor (P=I*V) is determined by the voltage and amps. It will only deliver the specified watts if the voltage and amps are the ones specified."

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/current-draw-of-a-motor-under-different-situations.585336/


Nevertheless, the 750W number is a good guide. I will provide another post on batteries for these vehicles here. Electrics don't need oil changes but they do need temperature management of both the motor and the batteries. Electronics can do that easily. This beats the hell out of polluting internal combustion engine maintenance by far!

Yukon Trail Men's Urban Street Electric Bike

By: Yukon
$449.99
FREE shipping

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Navigator SM24 Single Speed Bike Electric Bike
SM24

Simple and easy, the Navigator Urban Street electric bike is all you need to enjoy around town, it can speed up to 15 miles per hour and has a range of 28 miles per charge. This bike is ideal for transportation around the city and still enjoy the pleasure of a smooth ride.


Motor

The Navigator SM24 features a 250W, 24V Brushless motor. The lead acid 24V/10AH battery has a range of 28 miles per charge. The Controller has a speed sensor 24V brushless PAS (pedal-assisted system).


Tires

The Electric Bike has 24 inch x 1.75W tires with reflectors. The rims are 24 inch alloy double wall allowing the bike to reach a top speed of up to 15 MPH. The SM24 features V-brakes in both the front and rear allowing riders to stop at a safe distance.
http://www.amazon.com/Yukon-Trails-Outback-Electric-Mountain/dp/B00NPY7WAY

By Amazon Customer on June 7, 2014

Style Name: Men's Verified Purchase

I orginally posted a review..but it was only like 4 days since I owned the item..now thats its been like a month..I can be more objective.

The yukon navigator..I give it 4 stars..its very good. but not over the top. It came in the shipping pacakge from Amazon..almost falling out on the bottom..actually the front fender was bent, badly..and a few nicks on the frames paint.

It was however wrapped very well in foam/bubble wrap. The whole process of putting it together was easy enough..you just put the handlebars, seat post, pedals, front brakes, and front wheel on. The company does provide a nice tool to use.

The motor on this ebike..is sufficient for flats at 250watts..but on any real hill, especially steep..forget it! Even with full throttle you will pedaling hard..mainly because the bike is heavy and only has 1 speed.

The frame is heavy duty..the weldings are done well, and has a built into the frame rear rack..which I am sure will hold 40 pounds or more with panniers. The tires are o.k...24 inch wheels..smooth to ride on..but I have to check the tire pressure often. The chain on the bike is cheap..it stretched out in a week..and started to fall a part. So I bought a new red chain, from Amazon and a chain tool..for both around $23. The color of the bikes paint is a nice burgundy. The seat has suspension below it, and is very comfortable for even a 10 mile ride. The rear wheel has a built into the motor disc brake, for very good stopping. The front v-brakes like on most bikes can be a pain, to get it just right. The bike has a chain guard to keep your pants clean.

Now performance of this ebike is not bad..it goes 15mph ( I got it to 17mph on long flat stretches/motor only). Once you go over like 8 mph, pedaling doesn't do much for you, since its a one speed gear. The motor operates on a pedal assist system..you just pedal, like 3 rotations, and turn the throttle and away you go..or just pedal and keep pedaling at a nice clip..it will bring you up to 15mph fast. The battery is Sealed-Lead Acid type, 10ah capacity..it comes with a good wall charger, that has worked every time I used it. The battery takes about 4-6 hours to charge depending on how much you used. It's very important to charge as soon as you get back from a ride..to save the battery. I personally get 10-12 miles with low pedaling(Mostly throttle)..the Mfr rating is up to 28 miles. Realistically with the ampage..and the heavy weight of the bike..perhaps with a light rider and heavy pedaling to the motor you may get 18 miles. I am over 200 pounds..so I have tested it to be about 10 miles. Now with a lithium lifepo4, 24v20ah battery you would get much more range..and less time to charge the battery and such. However a lithium battery, will cost you $500 or more( many selling them do have them in the battery box case with the key style)..Yukon the maker of the ebike does sell the battery for like $60 (a Sla replacement)..though I do not know how much shipping is, plus you would have to open the battery box, and wire the batteries). also the mfr (Yukon) has a part for every inch of the ebike..just google their website, and search for parts.

The ebke comes with a classic bell, and a nice LED front light, with a switch on the handlebars..powered by the bikes battery. The petals are steel, not plastic..which is nice.

The ebike has a battery meter next to the throttle, though even when fully charged it goes right to yellow (medium charge left)..when you accelerate. It goes back to green, when you let off the throttle..the light goes red about 2 miles before the battery is depleted.

This ebike is great for those looking to buy a ebike, but do not want to pay $800 plus, to begin. For me it has run well, gone a steady 15mph, even though I am over 200 pounds. It s a fun ride..great for around town but not to far. Also I wanted to say, on flats even with the battery on..its easy to pedal for awhile..on hills, you need the motor on, and full throttle!

This ebike is well worth at it $400. some websites sell it for like $650! with shipping. Like anything, if you take good care of the bike (battery and all the parts) it should last. I highly recommend it..check the web who sell this ebike, and there are some good reviews..and yes some bad..but even a ebike kit with wheel and battery is going to cost you the same, at least. Blessings on bike riding with ease!

http://www.amazon.com/Yukon-Trails-Outback-Electric-Mountain/dp/B00NPY7WAY
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 28, 2016, 03:45:23 pm
Electric Bicycle Batteries: Lithium Vs. Lead Acid Batteries

SNIPPET:

A big downside of lithium batteries is that they are much more expensive than lead acid batteries. Prices vary depending on the voltage and capacity of the lithium battery, but standard ebikes usually have lithium batteries starting in the $300 range and rising quickly from there. Most bikes I build have lithium batteries in the $400-$500 range.

However, when you factor in the shorter life cycle of lead acid batteries, they become comparable to lithium batteries over the entire life of the electric bicycle. For example, a lithium battery may cost five times the price of a lead acid battery, but it could easily last five times as long as well, making the price about the same over the life of the lithium battery.
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You’d have to buy at least four replacement lead acid batteries (maybe even more) by the time your lithium battery finally kicks the can.

One other disadvantage of lithium batteries that isn’t talked about often, but should be, is their potential for theft.

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About Micah

Micah is a mechanical engineer, tinkerer and husband. He's spent the better part of a decade working in the electric bicycle industry, and is the author of The Ultimate DIY Ebike Guide. Micah can usually be found riding his electric bicycles around Florida, Tel Aviv, and anywhere else his ebikes wind up.


http://www.ebikeschool.com/electric-bicycle-batteries-lithium-vs-lead-acid-batteries/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 28, 2016, 04:12:06 pm
I am on the list of the first 500 people to get a STIGO if the thing actually gets into production.  According to the latest email, they are almost booked up now for the first run.

At the current Euro-Dollar exchange rate it runs around $2000, with the 20% Discount for being one of the first Guinea Pigs to buy it, it comes in at $1800, $300 over my limit but within reason to get something so cool.  :icon_sunny:

It appears to be being produced in Estonia, which is also interesting and means if the thing doesn't work right I am totally screwed. lol.

It runs on a 36V motor like my Ewz, but it is using LifePo batts that are proprietary, which means I probably will not be able to get them replaced too easily.  However, they have a very long lifespan if manufactured properly and I will only use this for very specific purposes when I need to use Public Transportation in combo with the Ewz.  So if it is manufactured decently, I would hope for it to last as long as I do.  Most of the time I will use my regular Ewz, or another one I buy that comes in somewhat cheaper and uses SLA Batts like my current Ewz.

Getting it shipped from Estonia to AK is probably a No-Go, but I should be able to get it shipped to Eddie in TX or K-Dog in Seattle for pickup. Shipping will probably run another $200 or so my WAG.  I'm a little concerned about the low power motor at only 250W, but for the purposes I would use this one on smooth pavement with no hills and inside airports and stores, it should work OK.  This also keeps it inside Federal Regulations for an Electric Assist Vehicle, which requires no license, registration or insurance.  Looking at the Video, the prototype seems to work pretty good on the Streets of Paris.   ;D
https://youtu.be/VmJ6EO_OGq0

RE

That's a really nice design. Especially if you are a little guy.

Me, I couldn't even get one ass cheek on that thing.

But the fold-up idea is just terrific.

You don't need to get your ass cheeks on it. The seat wedges in there between them and you sit on your ass.   ;)    You can have asscheeks the size of beachballs on steroids, they just hang off either side.  lol.

The bigger issue is weight, if the load this motor (250W) is pulling is over 200 lbs it will struggle some even on a flat and smooth surface.  I really wish they had dropped at least a 500W motor on it.  My current Ewz has a 1000W motor, and this sucker will pull along 300 lbs total weight no problem even on a 20% grade, I tested it by loading weight on my rear carrier.  I weigh in at 165, so I can carry a lot of cargo.  If you are 200+, you can't carry so much along.

The quasi-off road unit I am looking at has a 1600W motor, that one should be able to pull up a 30% grade.  This unit however is just for the flats and for scooting around town and through stores.  It would work I think for anyone under around 250 lbs in beef on bone.  Are you past that?

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Thank you for that excellent real world info on electric motors.

I've been reading up on it lately and it turns out there is a whole subculture of electric bike hot rodders out there goosing their motors with ever more powerful batteries.

The larger the motor, the bigger the battery pack you need to get the same range at the rated wattage of the motor. But electric bike hot rodders don't care. They just want to make a fool of some fossil fueler driving an internal combustion powered sports car at a stop light!

These "over clocked" (they sort of do the same thing to bike electric motors as gamers do to computers.  ;D) electric bikes WILL go zero to sixty in a VERY short amount of time. At any rate, since they are so light compared with a car, they disappear from a stop light before the gas guzzler knows what hit him! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F4fvfcja.gif&hash=34a9a570347d39a0a892bc1f376c5e8b88add6b5)

Of course they race each other too.  8)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 30, 2016, 03:39:02 pm
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Electric Bike Hub Motor Insides:
https://youtu.be/pH-52IgJui8


Hill Topper Installation

https://youtu.be/QLLzOVtNwcM



Sample Repair Job:

https://youtu.be/Eja88_rkylQ



For Hot Rodders ONLY!  :o  ;D

Ultra-powerful electric bike with nine pedal speeds using an internal gearbox in the bottom bracket. Top speed of 50 miles per hour with a 1.5 kwh battery pack and 4,500 watt motor  :o  ;D. Long travel front and rear suspension to soak up bumps and jumps, this thing is more motocross than ebike.


https://youtu.be/2GdI8z5dWi4



Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 30, 2016, 06:56:40 pm
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Electric Motor Kits

Every one of these integrated electric motors are the most reliable and functional E-bike motors available.

Each conversion kit has the ability to transform your ordinary bicycle into a, thrilling and environmentally friendly alternative form of transportation.

Our electric motor kits are powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that can propel your electric motorized bicycles at well over 73 km/h, or or 45 mph. Between us, we ride hundreds of miles each day. This translates into product knowledge, which we use to provide the best integrated electronic motor kits in the world.

In early 2014 we tested the 8fun mid-drive system and saw great potential. We further refined the motor until it is now one of the best E-bike solutions to be found anywhere. Our custom kits from Bafang offer 25% more torque, run cooler and far more reliable than the standard model. We custom program the motors for smoother starts and higher output.

Don't miss our high-powered varieties of hub motors from BMC and Crystalyte, which can be laced into the front or rear wheel, or mounted in our new hub motor bracket on the Super Mundo.
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These electric motor-powered kits perform beautifully on long-tail cargo bikes and drop loop frames that require high power applications.

For those want the absolute pinnacle of power and speed we offer the Astro Series of motors that boast an astounding 9,000 Watts of Peak Power!  :o  ;D It is also being fitted to the Board Track Racer!

https://youtu.be/GYaBbqLal38

http://cargobikeking.com/collections/electric-motor-kits-e-bike-motors


Agelbert NOTE: An important bit of infor for you in deciding whether to buy a gearless (otherwise known as Direct Drive) or a geared motor is that the gearless motor will generate electricity when you are going downhill (if no power is being applied to it). This extends the life of your battery AND the life of your brakes.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F8.gif&hash=c1d98e606d7f558df4040f88e7997b3e11e9448c)


For example, if your grocery store is very uphill from where you live, the heavier your groceries are, the more they will help extend your battery life.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Felqahera-trading.com%2Fhome%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F04%2Fdollar-sign-thumbnail1.jpg&hash=e1962ecaa694d312d50a9984ee058a45aed1e860)   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)



That said, the geared motors are cheaper.   ;)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 30, 2016, 07:31:30 pm
A Nice Electric Cargo Bike

https://youtu.be/LcpMMMx0YbI
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 30, 2016, 08:04:14 pm

The Yuba Spicy Curry Electric Cargo Bike
https://youtu.be/O3Wq1_DALoc


The Yuba Spicy Curry Electric Cargo bike can carry 4 sq. ft. of whatever.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fmuscular.gif&hash=1ebeafc0e4589b9d38ab66d37aa940d757e830e9)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fballoons.gif&hash=a64bb5ff3e76c3e11999996c460fa02de1ee10f7)


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 30, 2016, 08:19:50 pm
The Urban Arrow is VERY versatile and has a weather protection option for the load. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clipartbest.com%2Fcliparts%2Fxig%2Fojx%2Fxigojx6KT.png&hash=6706182c9f1427099a77e10d1758e61d9cadb701)

https://youtu.be/hZcYQOpav5w

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Assembly video:
https://youtu.be/t08GutgVVXU



Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 30, 2016, 11:25:20 pm
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Electric Bike Hub Motor Insides:

Unless you are very handy yourself mechanically, make sure the bike shop you will use will do the conversion.  The bike shop up here I checked out for this wouldn't do them.  They said they ran into too many problems with it.

RE

I'm pretty handy mechanically. I've got a marine drive invention (contraption  ;D) I never patented sitting on my shelf behind me for the last fifteen years or so that turns rotary motion into sine wave fish wiggling and another one that extends the fish wiggling to a long fish tail (to avoid using a conventional propeller) with a series of strong magnets encased in wooden small vertical boards connected through a chain link horizontal connection.

I never did get around to refining the tail so it would have the super efficient Tuna type end that reduces drag from cavitation and hydrodynamic vortices issues (That was what I was going to do last but I got distracted by some relatives    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191329.bmp&hash=4764bfbe6bb0e11ca61102efa97a932a824f47e0) busy stealing my inheritance). It's just a series of wiggling small, flat, streamlined boards about 24 inches long, 12 inches tall and an inch wide.

It's cheaper, in my view  ;D, and better than a rotating propeller (ask any fish!    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca))  because no under boat hull shaft and sealed bearing set up is needed. You can secure this thing to the stern of a boat and it pushes it just like a fish's tail without any worries about getting tangled up in anything or chopping up  the marine life. Ideally you would drive it with an electric motor juiced by a solar panel set up, of course.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.123rf.com%2F400wm%2F400%2F400%2Fyayayoy%2Fyayayoy1106%2Fyayayoy110600019%2F9735563-smiling-sun-showing-thumb-up.jpg&hash=09b45642ec6d7943d30b5b87548676e3ee7dbe3d)

I'm sure somebody else has already thought of it and patented it. But it's nice to look at. LOL!   

At any rate, I don't own a bike right now so, if I can ever get my wife to agree (music to mission impossible), I would get an electric cargo bike or scooter of the three wheeler type.

Here's one that, considering how robust it looks, is relatively cheap (It uses an SLA type battery) compared with the cost of a new (EV) car. Also, it would be relatively easy to rig up an enclosed cabin for snow and rain.
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Pedal & Go - Cargo

SKU: 99-PBT-00001

 $1995.00 

Part Truck, Part Scooter, Part Bicycle
 
 Pedal & Go Cargo is an innovative way to move yourself and your stuff around without a car! A scooter on the front, a truck on the back and pedals in between, Pedal & Go Cargo is one of the lightest commercial vehicles on the planet. Three wheels makes it stable enough to haul passengers or cargo. Having pedals makes it an adult tricycle, so there is no need to get a drivers license or buy an expensive car to get around town.


http://priorityelectrictransportation.weebly.com/store/p9/Pedal_%26_Go_-_Cargo.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 05, 2016, 07:58:49 pm
Agelbert Note: Musk is quoting some the exact same temperature numbers and the dire CO2 concentration numbers that Guy McPherson is quoting. Of course, Musk is a tad more optimistic about the future  ;D. HOWEVER, he is every bit as realistic about the polluted present as Guy McPherson is.  8)  Begin at the 3:10 mark to skip the razzle dazzle mood building baloney.  ::)

https://youtu.be/3YK8SM2GkhM

In a sane world, ALL the subsidy money now given to the nuclear and fossil fuel industry polluters would be assigned to renewable energy technologies in general and Electric Vehicle price reduction in particular.

If EVs like this latest model from Tesla were sold for $10,000 each, there would be no internal combustion powered passenger vehicles on the road within 5 years. And the trucks would all be EVs within another 5 years.

We still do not live in a sane world.  But we are getting there.



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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 06, 2016, 10:38:28 pm
What kind of batteries are used and how much of the necessary materials exists to support the production of these batteries?  What are the environmental consequences of mining and production of these batteries?

School is out, JRM. I don't respond to leading questions for the simple reason that I post repeatedly on TOTAL solutions for the environment and human civilization. Elon Musk's battery factory will run exclusively on renewable energy (the part now running ALREADY DOES). Lithium is one of the most common elements on the earth, in case you did not know. The wide spread use of this type of battery technology will kill the horrendously polluting and toxic lead acid battery market, which you are noticeably silent about. I have posted on what lead acid batteries DO to our biosphere.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Femoticons%2Femoticon-object-015.gif&hash=8e6486af5151b5eb075de7af5fb71f325d34dc0c)

YOU should be applauding the FACT that Musk will make batteries and battery technology environmentally friendly, but instead you start some cherry picking based leading questions. What next, JRM? Are you going to tell me the battery factory will kill desert wildlife so it should not have been built? Musk has thought of that TOO. And it is NOT harming the local biome!

France's environmental minister is trying to sell Musk on putting a Tesla factory where an old Nuclear power plant is so the jobs are not lost when it is decommissioned. I don't like it but if France will clean the site up properly, it's an excellent way to aid in the vitally important (if we are to survive as a species) transition from polluting poison crap to a viable biosphere renewable energy world.

Your objectivity is compromised by your irrational and overly emotional approach to a very complex problem. I tried to reason with you but you  just go off on tangents.    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183312.bmp&hash=02dafef2fe739676600fdc9bd56271f0f5ab3723)

If you wish to reason this out objectively, you MUST look at ALL the pollution from mining for the metals for internal combustion engines (60 to 70% of which will NOT take place in an EV powered world), the pollution from lead acid battery world wide use (which will cease to exist in an EV powered world) AND the fossil fuels caused pollution and deleterious health effects of internal combustion powered vehicles (which ARE NOT THERE in an EV powered world). You are obviously not doing that.

The "it's not ready for prime time" excuse for claiming renewable energy technology "is just as polluting, more expensive and therefore unjustified" (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-030815183114.gif&hash=2bf1553e87e8605311feb874231953d5fb88ee9c)  has been used by the fossil fuel industry for over 50 years. Don't try that one me. It has ALWAYS been bullshit. I wrote a long article on that.


Hope for a Viable Biosphere of Renewables: Why They Work and Fossil & Nuclear Fuels Never Did (http://www.doomsteaddiner.net/blog/2012/07/17/hope-for-a-viable-biosphere-of-renewables/)

When you decide to be objective about a cost benefit analysis of all renewable energy technologies versus the current destructive, polluting and unsustainable status quo, let me know.

I will be happy to repost my old article on Lead Acid Batteries if you so desire. The Lithium battery technology (of which a manganese type seems to be the best right now - there are different types and ALL Lithium type batteries CAN be made WITHOUT polluting - including the recycling involved) is KEY for EVs and Renewable Energy storage needed to enable us to obtain a viable biosphere.

We DO NOT HAVE a civilization that guarantees a viable biosphere at present. Musk is trying to get us there.  :icon_sunny:

Surgeon General’s Warning: We Must Act on Climate

Nadia Prupis, Common Dreams | April 5, 2016 9:43 am

Climate change is a serious threat to public health, particularly for pregnant women, children, communities of color and low-income people, a government report issued Monday has warned.

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The report, The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment, finds that rising temperatures in the coming years will bring along with them the increased risk of:

death from heat stroke, particularly in the summer months;

chronic and acute respiratory issues;

vector-borne illnesses like the West Nile virus and Lyme disease, as well as the new emergence of new pathogens;

chemical toxins in the food chain;

and mental health consequences of being exposed to climate disasters—among a litany of other risks.
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“Every American is vulnerable to the health impacts associated with climate change,” White House Science Adviser John Holdren said Monday. “Some are more vulnerable than others.”

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In particular, the report finds, those facing the highest risk are pregnant women, children, communities of color, the elderly, people who work outdoors, those with disabilities or preexisting medical conditions, immigrants and low-income people.

“I don’t think we have seen something like this before where we have a force that has such a multitude of impacts,” said Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, comparing the effects to the polio epidemic. However, he said, polio was cured through a vaccine—which does not exist for climate change.

“There is not one single source we can target,” he said. “As far as history is concerned this is a new kind of threat that we are facing.”

The report was produced by eight government agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It comes just ahead of the April 22 meeting between world leaders in New York, where they are expected to formally sign the landmark climate agreement finalized in Paris in December.

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EPA director Gina McCarthy said the report aimed to show that climate change is
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“Climate change endangers our health by affecting our food and water sources, the air we breathe and the weather we experience,” McCarthy said. “It will exacerbate certain health effects that already exist and create new ones.”

The report also predicts that extreme heat could cause 11,000 more premature deaths a year by 2030 than previously predicted.

Bottom line, said Murthy, “If we want to safeguard the health of current and future generations, we have to address climate change.”

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Avoiding all the risks outlined in the report will be impossible, said Holdren, as “climate change is already underway and no matter what we do it cannot be stopped overnight.
 
But there is a huge difference between the magnitude if we fail to act … and if we take the actions set out in the Climate Action Plan and the Paris climate agreement.”

Climate change “is a pervasive problem with many dimensions of impacts,” Holdren said, “which together I think make it the most serious threat we face.”

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http://ecowatch.com/2016/04/05/impacts-of-climate-change/ (http://ecowatch.com/2016/04/05/impacts-of-climate-change/)

Fossil fuel Industry Response  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_6961.gif&hash=df13f27d25fd180bcc904f19809e2b35dc3309cf) to the scientifically obtained, irrefutable facts about the deleterious effects of Global Warming on Human Health:


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 07, 2016, 08:23:04 pm
Big Oil (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-scared005.gif&hash=2de3525707995f1cf9333ecfafd947caca42e8eb)
 Gearing Up to Battle Electric Vehicles  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-devil19.gif&hash=6eeb0dbc471743691793f5130640fdcbd1f77b5c)

Ryan Martel, Ceres | April 7, 2016 2:18 pm

Last week Tesla unveiled the Model 3, a mass market, affordable electric vehicle with a starting price of $35,000 and a two hundred mile range.

In just over five days, more than 276,000 people put down $1,000 to reserve their own Model 3, signaling that American appetite for electric vehicles (EVs) is on the rise.    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

That’s good news because greenhouse gas emissions from transportation are growing faster than in any other sector in the U.S. and account for about 30 percent of the total. A major shift to electrified vehicles in the transportation sector is necessary to give us a fighting chance to meet our climate goals.

Yet, just as EVs are poised for growth, oil industry interests  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fpirates5B15D_th.gif&hash=32438e1ed2c4d1823d4ed2a193286525c840a605) are sharpening their knives. Energy companies, including Koch Industries, are increasing their public opposition to electric vehicles because they are realizing the significant potential impacts of EVs on oil demand.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fwww_MyEmoticons_com__smokelots.gif&hash=094f88de6782c1cd03ed5321b387792046eb3cdd)

Recently, for example, Jim Mahoney  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Facigar.gif&hash=dc9dccf92c6c88c99611b06c86d92629d69f2978) , board member of Koch Industries, penned an oped in Fortune about opposing government subsidies that favor one form of energy over another. “Koch opposes all market-distorting policies, including subsidies and mandates—even if they may benefit the company,”  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-030815183114.gif&hash=2bf1553e87e8605311feb874231953d5fb88ee9c) he wrote.

What Mahoney  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013200859.png&hash=a7aaaa9f04c1e3e2c948723b5f8c13fe814dacd4) was really taking aim at were incentives offered to the small but growing electric vehicle market in the U.S.

His op-ed was mum on fossil fuel subsidies—which the International Monetary Fund pegs at $5.3 trillion. And he certainly didn’t mention the 11 fossil fuel federal tax subsidies identified by the Department of Treasury that cost U.S. taxpayers $4.7 billion per year—some of which have been in place for more than 100 years. Or the numerous public lands leasing and royalty breaks for oil and gas production.


Mahoney   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F165fs373950.gif&hash=ad797fcc08a061d3ae50ee49ccd9f3d517fb7496)  singles out the electric vehicle tax credit because electric vehicles are a threat to oil, which is mainly used for transportation and his op-ed is part of a broader attempt to roll back tax credits that support advanced vehicles.

If you doubt that the tiny but growing electric vehicle market could threaten big oil, consider this: Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) projects that oil displacement as a result of increased electric vehicle deployment could lead to an oil crash by 2023.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039) BNEF flags battery prices and strong policies as important drivers of EV growth. In fact, battery costs have dropped dramatically—falling by 65 percent since 2010. By 2030 they are estimated to fall from $350 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to below $120 per kWh.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clipartbest.com%2Fcliparts%2Fxig%2Fojx%2Fxigojx6KT.png&hash=6706182c9f1427099a77e10d1758e61d9cadb701)


To-date, oil producers have underestimated the competitiveness of electric vehicles, but they are seeing the threat to their market share and are taking aim at the EV industry. Because they can’t do much to improve the environmental profile of their own core products, we can expect a growing effort by the oil industry to undermine the electric vehicle sector. It’s no surprise that Koch Industries  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-241013183046.jpeg&hash=51c9c4f17e747698c76c65c7c1814eff4f32c400) is leading the way .

To thwart electric vehicle progress, Mahoney’s op-ed trots out tired arguments against clean energy subsidies, even though the Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program has earned American taxpayers a net of $30 million as of 2014.

He further claims that EV tax incentives are “welfare for the wealthy,”   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-220216203149.gif&hash=bd184b6edccce4045e246847a0c84e89bd5a18b6)  because—as he would have it—only rich people buy electric cars. This may have been true in the past, but not now. He conveniently fails to mention the forthcoming affordable long range EVs like the Chevy Bolt, which will drive 200 miles on a single charge and sell for about $30,000 (after using the $7500 federal tax credit) or Tesla’s new Model 3, which will sell below the average price that Americans are paying for new cars.

Indeed, the sticker price of many other electric vehicles before government incentives is at or under the average new car price—like the Chevy Spark EV at $25,750 or the Nissan Leaf at $29,000. And of course the sticker price doesn’t take into account the much lower fuel and maintenance costs of EVs.
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Beyond cutting transportation emissions, a shift to vehicle electrification will also promote grid reliability and renewable energy generation by providing flexible storage options.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)
The past several years have seen profound shifts in the electricity sector fuel mix, smart grid and storage technologies, as well as comprehensive federal regulations to aggressively reduce emissions—making EVs even cleaner.

While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has promulgated greenhouse gas and fuel economy rules for cars, the current federal rules (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whydidyouwearthat.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F01%2Ftumblr_l7j9nik8Wf1qaxxwjo1_5001.jpeg&hash=1ddbeb4da161820b2cf932e6f5f740e80f5bada6) don’t anticipate more than 2 percent penetration of EVs  ;)  . In order to realize the many benefits of electrification of the transportation sector, we need to provide critical early support, such as through tax incentives and efforts to build out charging infrastructure.

We should also recognize that while the EV sector shows promise, the playing field is still tilted towards traditional gas-fueled vehicles. It’s critical that we simultaneously preserve policies like the federal fuel economy standards, which make all vehicles more fuel efficient, as well as those that promote EVs, while opposing self-serving efforts to maximize polluter profits.
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Mahoney of course never once mentions the central reason that this conversation matters: pollution.

And given the chance, Americans will always choose, clean air, clean water and a healthy world for their children (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bativert.ma%2Fimages%2Fimage3.jpg&hash=7c7c27d838504cb1d5c5a4c1efac44e790a39265) over a world fouled by unnecessary and unwanted pollution.

EVs have the potential to advance all of these objectives as part of a clean energy future. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Femoticons%2Femoticon-object-077.gif&hash=eb438043c93ec6a7daa400b47ad44ad22d4818ce)

http://ecowatch.com/2016/04/07/big-oil-battle-electric-vehicles/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 07, 2016, 08:45:02 pm
Tesla, rivals, software may kill petrol car as soon as 2025  ;D

By Giles Parkinson on 5 April 2016

The response to our article on Monday “Tesla Motor’s Elon Musk just killed the petrol car” was as fascinating as it was overwhelming. It is on track to be the most read story on our web-site to date.  :o  ;D

The response was fascinating because it came from a mixture of those prepared to imagine the future, and read the signs of change, and those focused on short-term issues – be it meeting production schedules, reducing battery costs, or the immediate future of the Tesla share price.

Then there were those who simply didn’t want to know. The oil industry is one of them. It is making predictions, and seeking capital, as though the EV didn’t exist. The nuclear industry also wishes it wasn’t so. “This is bullish*t”, tweeted one of the most prominent nuclear advocates, still clinging to the old centralised energy model.

So we thought it would be useful to explain more about how it is that Musk  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fcowboypistol.gif&hash=2dc97f743dffca22404e6e4e0822765e60b33f38) has killed the petrol car (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fmaniac.gif&hash=9ecf389a7da25db958f3f63461cbb45a4b316c4e).

And for that we went back to Stanford University’s Tony Seba, the academic who predicts that fossil fuels, coal and oil in particular, will be redundant by 2030.

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Seba tells RenewEconomy that the latest developments at Tesla, with the huge response to the sneak preview of its new Model 3, and the rollout over at General Motors of the Chevy Bolt, confirm his predictions. They may in fact accelerate them.

Seba’s message is not one that sits comfortably with incumbent industries, the auto and oil sectors in particular. He thinks that new internal combustion engine cars will not be on sale by 2025. Anywhere in the world. And there may not be many internal combustion engine buses, trucks, and tractors either.

This graph below is the key to the story. It comes from Seba’s Clean Disruption book released 18 months ago, and is a forecast of the declining cost of electric vehicles as battery storage costs plummet. The release of the Chevy Bolt and the Tesla Model 3, both at around $US35,000, put developments ahead of his curve.

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It means that within a few years, high-performance EVs will cost less than the average car in the US. Within five years they will be competing with low-cost Buicks.
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“For the past 100 years, the auto industry has told us that if you want high performance you have to pay big bucks,” Seba says. “So when you get a car with a better performance than a Porsche and a cheaper price than a Buick, that’s the end for both Porsche and Buick."   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)

But that’s not the only point. Seba argues that electric vehicles will cost 10 times less than internal combustion engines to charge. Electrons are easier to move than petrol and diesel. Solar powered charging stations will deliver refills at zero marginal cost.

Maintenance will also be significantly cheaper. An international combustion engine has more than 2,000 moving parts. An electric vehicle has less than 20 moving parts. It will have negligible maintenance costs.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Felqahera-trading.com%2Fhome%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F04%2Fdollar-sign-thumbnail1.jpg&hash=e1962ecaa694d312d50a9984ee058a45aed1e860)

Seba explains more:
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“The Internal Combustion Engine is 17-21 per cent efficient while the electric motor is 90-95 per cent efficient. The EV is 5 times more energy efficient than the ICE car.

“Combine that with the fact that it’s cheaper to transmit electrons (electricity) than atoms (gasoline or diesel) and you get that energy costs/mile are 10 times cheaper for EVs.

“This number of course changes according to local conditions (as you know electricity vs petrol costs vary widely depending on taxes, transmission costs, subsidies, industry protection, etc.), but I haven’t seen a market where energy cost per mile for EVs are less than 5 times cheaper than energy costs for ICE cars.”
Seba worked his predictions on a 200-mile range (320kms) EV costing $US30,000 by 2020, cheaper than the ICE alternative and with huge fuel and maintenance savings.

“Assuming both these cars (GM Bolt and Tesla Model 3) do in fact go to market 2017 and the industry catches up to them by 2018, it fits my forecast perfectly,” Seba says.  ;D

“This means that 2020 would be the tipping point for the disruption, the point at which it would make no financial sense to purchase an ICE vehicle for the average vehicle buyer. Follow the EV cost curve and by 2025 all new vehicles will be electric.

“Interestingly, the median new ICE car in the US is now $US33,000 (compared to his forecast of $US31,000) and the EV cost curve may be accelerating beyond the 16 per cent per year curve that I predicted.

“So, in fact, the end of the ICE vehicle era may happen faster than my 2025 prediction. By the way, this is not just the end of the ICE car era. My prediction is that by 2025 all new vehicles will be electric: cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, tractors, anything that moves on the ground with wheels.

“When digital cameras disrupted film cameras, it didn’t just happen with low-end cameras,” Seba says. “It happened with all cameras. It’s the same dynamics with vehicles.”

These predictions do two things: they validate targets, such as those by India’s roads minister for all cars to be electric by 2030; and they make policies such as the Dutch ban on internal combustion engines from 2025 appear a little redundant.  ;D

And here it is worth reinforcing a point we tried to make yesterday. These predictions do not lie in the success or otherwise of Tesla, or the ability of Musk to meet production targets. And they also do not assume that individual ownership of vehicles will be as paramount as it now is.

Musk, you see, is not alone, he is just blazing a trail. FoxConn, the makers of the Apple laptop, predicts it will be making EVs at a price of $US15,000. Ford, Seba notes, has announced plans to invest $US4.5 billion in electric vehicles, not necessarily to capture the lion’s share of the market in units sold, but to become a “mobility company”.

GM is also investing in the “mobility services” business, snapping up interests in companies investing in lifts and autonomous cars. Google and Apple are investing heavily in similar technologies.

Tesla also has a “master plan”, as we noted on Monday. This does not centre around selling units so much as miles or kilometres travelled. Morgan Stanley says Tesla’s future will rely not on EV deliveries, but the network of service and free charging that is “critical to delivering mobility service-based revenue in the future.”
Seba says a similar transition is happening in the electricity supply industry, where the plunging cost of solar and of battery storage is changing the rules of the game from a centralised to a distributed model, also based around a “zero marginal cost of production”, rather than the increasing marginal cost on which the fossil fuel industry relied.

There are three reasons for this change in focus in the auto industry, Seba says. Cars are moving from internal combustion engines to electric, they are being driven by computers rather than people, and they will be shared rather than owned.
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“Change comes from the outside,” Seba says, referring to the photo, computer, media and telco industries. “ECs are computers on wheels. Companies offer free charging. We are moving to zero marginal cost.

“You can power hour house with your car. If every car in Norway is a full EV, they will be able to store one half of the daily electricity demand.”

And there is one other things that may change too. The use and need for car parks. If Seba is right, and car sharing dominates over individual ownership, then car fleets will be significantly smaller and car usage will switch from 10 per cent usage and 90 per cent parking, to 90 per cent usage and 10 per cent parking.
That’s a lot of car parks lying under-utilised. It may turns out that cheaper real estate is on the way too.

http://reneweconomy.com.au/2016/tesla-rivals-software-may-kill-petrol-car-as-soon-as-2025-2025

EXCELLENT COMMENT:
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Cooma Doug
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There are many powerful influences that emerge in such developments that are hidden by our life just rolling on.

1......insurance of autonomous EVs will be much less. Almost all serious accidents will have human control route cause.

2......noise reduction will change many aspects of life as we know it.

3.......traffic density management via mass co ordination and satellite technologies will hugely affect infrastructure design and requirements for the better.

4.......pollution reduction will be the elephant in the room with huge benefits.

5.......car interior design will change enabling different activities during travel that will benifit life in many ways.

6......The absurd level of danger and risk of death and injury on the road will soon begin to be seen for what it is today. Risk and safety management will be hugely empowered by the EV revolution and will rightly become a major influence in change.

We will look back at todays hazardous roads and be thinking wow....how did they ever allow such crazy things to persist.
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 12, 2016, 07:12:49 pm

The car industry has never witnessed what Tesla is about to go through  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

By Brian Fung and Matt McFarland April 4

Most of the best selling cars in America, such as the Honda Accord or Nissan Altima, generally hit around 300,000 in sales every year.

Tesla saw 276,000 people sign-up to buy its newest all-electric Model 3 sedan — in two days.  :o  ;D

That massive number, which far exceeded optimistic forecasts, upends traditional thinking about how to sell cars and is expected to spur the auto industry to shift more dramatically to market electric technology to consumers, analysts said.

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Mainstream car manufacturers have long dabbled in electric technology and some have made a bit of headway in getting such vehicles on the road. But the category was a niche, measured in thousands — not hundreds of thousands — of cars sold.

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Tesla now appears to be doing what no other has so far been able to accomplish — sell electric cars to big crowds.

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A Tesla Model 3 sedan, its first car aimed at the mass market

The company has received nearly as many Model 3 reservations in the past several days as some automakers produce in a single year.

Mazda sold 319,000 vehicles in the United States in 2015, according Caldwell. Lexus sold 344,000.

Even if some pre-orders for the $35,000 Model 3 are cancelled — or if Tesla struggles to meet such demand, which many analysts say is likely — the company has shown that consumer appetite for a well-designed car can be robust, even if (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coh2.org%2Fimages%2FSmileys%2Fhuhsign.gif&hash=3732d0427be65896527fc3805c5be54a33cffd3b) it is purely electric, said James McQuivey, an auto analyst at Forrester.

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It’s a watershed moment for rethinking vehicles all together. Tesla is putting together the idea a vehicle needs to be cutting edge and cool, more like an iPhone than like a Model T,” McQuivey said. “It’s changing what we mean when we buy a car and what it says about us.”

He added: “Years from now we’ll look back and say Tesla started an electric vehicle revolution.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039) But that’s not because the people buying Tesla thought of it as an electric vehicle revolution.”

Some of the additional comfort consumers may now have with electric technology is due to advancements in the batteries as well as the public infrastructure, analysts said.

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Drivers generally no longer need to fear running out of juice on the road, stranded without a power outlet.
The Model 3, for instance, has a range of 215 miles, similar to that of a rival from General Motors, called the Chevy Bolt, which is priced in the low $30,000s.

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Here’s the Chevy Bolt, the main rival to the Tesla Model 3.

And the number of publicly stationed superchargers — which can recharge a battery in a matter of minutes rather than hours — will double to 7,200 by the end of next year, Tesla said. The company also expects its network of car chargers to grow to roughly 20,000 locations by the same time.

Of course, some of the intense demand for the Model 3 may simply be the fruits of Tesla’s public-relations strategy, which centers on its charismatic chief executive, Elon Musk. Interest in his newest creation was helped by the critically acclaimed reviews of the company’s more expensive models as well as flashy presentations that featured his cars’ cutting-edge tech, such as the ability to summon the car, with no one inside, through a smartphone app.

“The Model 3’s huge reservation list should serve as a big wake-up call for the rest of the industry,” said Kelley Blue Book analyst Tony Lim. “Tesla just did a lot of heavy lifting to attract attention to the EV segment.
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Now is the time for competitive manufacturers to begin leveraging this momentum that Tesla created and building awareness to their fully electric vehicles that have comparable performance and appeal.” (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)


The surge in orders is all the more impressive because most people will be paying an average of $42,000 for the Model 3, Musk said. The $35,000 model is a stripped down version.

By comparison, most of the best selling sedans in the country generally cost $25,000 or less.

Indeed, tens of thousands of customers lined up outside Tesla’s stores to order the car last week, with some camping out in tents to make sure they were among the first to put down their $1,000 deposits — even though Model 3 is not expected to be delivered until the end of next year.

“In regards to the recent news, we’re certainly pleased to see such strong demand for affordable long range EVs,” said GM spokesman Fred Ligouri. “We trust that the initial interest from consumers will continue when the Bolt begins production later this year.”

After the company announced its latest pre-order number on Monday, shares of Tesla jumped about 4 percent in regular trading.

Yet significant doubts linger over whether Tesla can ever manufacture that many cars. “Definitely going to need to rethink production planning,” a giddy Musk tweeted Friday when orders for the Model 3 had hit a mere 198,000. Tesla has never delivered more than 5,850 cars in a month, according to estimates by Inside EVs. And it has experienced delays in delivering its SUV, the Model X.

Tesla on Monday said that its “hubris in adding far too much new technology,” the lack of oversight over its suppliers, and not having enough internal capacity led to a shortage of parts for the Model X.

But Musk has expressed confidence  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emofaces.com%2Fpng%2F200%2Femoticons%2Ffingerscrossed.png&hash=d56f8009d18b55f4cea7be68284c0521be92fc5d) in being able to meet demand for the Model 3, noting last week that Tesla’s Fremont, Calif., factory had produced 500,000 cars per year — albeit under a different owner.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2016/04/04/the-car-industry-has-never-witnessed-what-tesla-is-about-to-go-through/

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 28, 2016, 06:22:55 pm
Germany Bets on a Billion-Dollar Boost to Sell More Electric Cars

The German government and automakers have agreed to jointly spend 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion US) to boost demand for electric cars. They hope to meet a goal to put a million electric vehicles on the road by 2020.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)


Buyers of new cars will get rebates, but more expensive models, including Tesla’s current offerings, will not be eligible.

The government anticipates an additional 400,000 electric cars will be sold through the measure.

There is controversy over the strategy to increase EV ownership by subsidizing private car sales, and questions about how the energy needed to charge all those batteries would be generated.

(AP, Reuters, Bloomberg (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-27/germany-planning-1-4-billion-in-incentives-for-electric-cars), Forbes, Financial Times $, Wall Street Journal $, Autocar)
 
 


 
 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 04, 2016, 08:17:58 pm
This classic Ferrari swaps the V8 engine for an all-electric powerplant  ;D

 By Shawn Knight on May 4, 2016, 3:00 PM

Despite the fact that they might not always be practical, electric vehicle conversions are becoming a bit more common. Such is the case with this 1978 Ferrari 308 which foregoes the standard V8 in exchange for an all-electric powertrain.

Eric Hutchinson picked up a salvaged 308, the victim of an engine fire, for around $10,000 and worked with a company called EV West to develop an electric powertrain that utilizes three electric motors. The motors are arranged in a V pattern to fit the 308’s engine bay and are connected via a system of belts and pulleys.

Combined, they generate 415 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque, or nearly 200 more horsepower and 121 pound-feet of torque more than a stock V8 generates.

Putting the power to the pavement is a manual transmission pulled from an old Porsche parts bin. That power comes courtesy of 48 3.3-volt lithium-ion batteries. All said and done, the car tips the scales at 3,350 pounds which is just 150 pounds heavier than stock.

Despite the fact that they might not always be practical, electric vehicle conversions are becoming a bit more common. Such is the case with this 1978 Ferrari 308 which foregoes the standard V8 in exchange for an all-electric powertrain.

Eric Hutchinson picked up a salvaged 308, the victim of an engine fire, for around $10,000 and worked with a company called EV West to develop an electric powertrain that utilizes three electric motors. The motors are arranged in a V pattern to fit the 308’s engine bay and are connected via a system of belts and pulleys.

Combined, they generate 415 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque, or nearly 200 more horsepower and 121 pound-feet of torque more than a stock V8 generates.

Putting the power to the pavement is a manual transmission pulled from an old Porsche parts bin. That power comes courtesy of 48 3.3-volt lithium-ion batteries.

All said and done, the car tips the scales at 3,350 pounds which is just 150 pounds heavier than stock. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.123rf.com%2F400wm%2F400%2F400%2Fyayayoy%2Fyayayoy1106%2Fyayayoy110600019%2F9735563-smiling-sun-showing-thumb-up.jpg&hash=09b45642ec6d7943d30b5b87548676e3ee7dbe3d)

https://youtu.be/GqMIIqqBCrU

Aside from the fact that you can say you own an electric Ferrari and the additional power it generates, the modified 308 is virtually silent – that may or may not be a good thing, depending on who you ask. Something else that isn’t all that stellar is range; the car is good for just 80 miles on a full charge (and far less if you’re goosing it around town, I’d imagine).

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http://www.techspot.com/news/64696-classic-ferrari-swaps-v8-engine-all-electric-powerplant.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 07, 2016, 08:27:14 pm
Tesla reports Q1 earnings on par with estimates, aims to reach 500K cars produced two years sooner
By Shawn Knight on May 4, 2016, 7:00 PM   
 
Tesla Motors on Wednesday reported first quarter non-GAAP revenues of $1.6 billion which meant a loss of $75 million for the electric automaker, or $0.57 per share. The Q1 GAAP revenues were $1.15 billion with a net loss of $282 million, or $2.13 per share.

Tesla said orders for its Model S were up 45 percent compared to a year ago. The company, led by Elon Musk, also touted the fact that it secured more than 325,000 reservations for its upcoming Model 3 sedan in the first week alone, implying roughly $14 billion in future sales.

Looking ahead, Tesla still anticipates delivering 80,000 to 90,000 new vehicles this year.    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)The automaker aims to produce 20,000 vehicles in the second quarter and deliver as many as possible with the rest being delivered in Q3. Realistically, Tesla thinks it can deliver 17,000 vehicles in the coming quarter.

Tesla confirmed earlier in the day that two key executives – Greg Reichow, vice president of production, and Josh Ensign, vice president of manufacturing – were leaving the company. Share values dipped on the news but have mostly recovered in after-hours trading.

Perhaps the biggest news of all (and what sent shares back up) is that Tesla is revising its plan to hit the 500,000-vehicles-produced mark, moving the date up from 2020 to 2018. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709)

It’s an aggressive move that the company says will likely require additional capital and push back its goal of being cash flow positive in 2016.

It’s a move that probably makes sense, especially if Tesla wants to cut through its Model 3 reservation list in a sensible timeframe.

http://www.techspot.com/news/64702-tesla-reports-q1-earnings-par-estimates-aims-reach.html

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 08, 2016, 03:57:45 pm
Lithium Boost Technologies Announced First Lithium-ion Battery System Installation in Taylor Dunn Industrial Electric Vehicle    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-260116191529.png&hash=cbc70d3107f019cfbef88dc573223aefa7732476)

Date: 5/4/2016 3:24:41 PM Category: Manufacturer News

San Diego, CA, May 5, 2016 – Lithium Boost Technologies Inc., the leading provider of innovative systems to monitor and balance Lithium-ion batteries for low speed electric vehicles (LEVs) today announced the first installation of its solution in a Taylor Dunn vehicle. Phil Trubey, the owner of Willow Creek Stables (Encinitas, CA), pioneered the installation of Lithium Boost’s 100ah system in his 2013 Taylor Dunn B2-48 flatbed hauler.

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2013 Taylor Dunn B2-48 flatbed hauler with Lithium Boost’s 100ah system 


Prior to this, Willow Creek Stables successfully installed the Lithium Boost’s 60ah system in three of their E-Z-GO golf carts. “I own a commercial horse stable and have converted three golf carts over to the Lithium Boost system” said Phil Trubey. “I researched all lithium-ion battery systems for golf carts and Lithium Boost was the clear winner due to cost and their unique charging technology.

Unlike all other systems, they use a separate charger per lithium ion cell which significantly prolongs the life of each cell compared to competing systems. This gives you the added advantage of having an integrated charger and battery pack in a smaller area than the lead acid batteries took up. You end up with a much lighter cart with increased range, much longer lasting battery pack AND NO BATTERY MAINTENANCE. This last one is key - boiling batteries, spilled water, dry cells, corroded cables, and replacing your pack every 2 years are ALL GONE. Also note that they use high quality cells from a respected manufacturer.”


Lithium Boost’s patented solution was successfully installed in hundreds of low-speed electric vehicles such as golf cars, utility fleets, neighborhood transportation and hunting vehicles from various brands including E-Z-GO, Bad Boy Buggy, Polaris, GEM, Club-Car, Yamaha, and Columbia ParCar. Willow Creek Stables performed the first installation of Lithium Boost system in a Taylor Dunn carrier (Note: Taylor Dunn was recently acquired by Polaris Industries Inc.). “As we hear from industry analysts, the boom in low-speed electric vehicles is an unplanned disruption in the electric transportation market”, said Sam Lev, Lithium Boost’s CEO. “We’re experiencing a rising customer demand and our challenge is to make our patent-based lithium battery solution affordable to the masses. Early adopters, like Phil Trubey, support the further growth of innovative lithium power products by affirming the benefits of the advanced technology that is destined to replace the old lead-acid batteries for electric vehicles.”

About Lithium Boost: Lithium Boost Technologies Inc. provides innovative systems to monitor and balance Lithium-ion batteries for low speed electric vehicles (LSEVs). Based on its proprietary technology, Lithium Boost has developed a performance-optimized system that includes smart BMS (Battery Management System) and chargers that allow to best harness the power of lithium-ion LiFePO4 prismatic cells.

Privately held, headquartered in San Diego, the company was founded in 2011 to lead the development of green energy system that can replace existing lead acid batteries in golf carts, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV), off-road, hunting, and similar low speed vehicles, while eliminating the maintenance hassle, and providing higher performance and longer life cycle at competitive cost. For more information: www.lithiumboost.com (http://www.lithiumboost.com)

Source: www.lithiumboost.com (http://www.lithiumboost.com)
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 18, 2016, 10:19:52 pm
German Government Cabinet approves e-car subsidies / EU nuclear paper causes storm

(German) Federal government

“Tax breaks and buyer’s premium agreed to" 

The government cabinet has agreed to an e-car buyer’s premium worth 4,000 euros and ten-year tax breaks for new electric vehicles.

There will be further incentives for employees and employers to make the installation of charging stations at the workplace more attractive, according to the press release. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)

The government and carmakers will share the costs for the buyer’s premium, which will be granted until the government share of 600 million euros runs out, or until 2019 at the latest.

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Economy and Energy minister Sigmar Gabriel said in a statement progress on electro mobility was necessary to secure the future of Germany’s car industry. “Growth in demand will trigger important and necessary investments along the entire value chain of electro mobility.”

The government aims to have one million e-cars on the road by 2020, but many experts believe it will miss this target.

Find the government press release in German here. (https://www.bundesregierung.de/Content/DE/Artikel/2016/05/2016-05-18-elektromobilitaet.html;jsessionid=8553E54E26181FF010FC1EF50972F000.s3t1) 

Find the press release from the ministry for economics and energy in German  here. (http://www.bmwi.de/DE/Presse/pressemitteilungen,did=766888.html)

Read  CLEW’s Dossier The energy transition and Germany’s transport sector. (https://www.cleanenergywire.org/dossiers/energy-transition-and-germanys-transport-sector)

Also read CLEW’s article Federal government decides on 4,000 euro buyer's premium for e-cars.
(https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/federal-government-decides-4000-euro-buyers-premium-e-cars)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 24, 2016, 02:59:18 pm
05/23/2016 01:25 PM   

Tesla Raises $1.7 Billion For Model 3

SustainableBusiness.com News

In March, when Tesla received hundreds of thousands of pre-orders for its new Model 3, pundits criticized the company for over-promising.

Apparently, they don't know enough about Elon Musk. Last week, Tesla raised $1.7 billion in a stock sale, selling 6.8 million shares for a cool $215 each.

Musk's audacious goal is to build about 500,000 Model 3s a year by 2018. Within three days of announcing pre-orders, 276,000 were placed, rising to 375,000 since then. Tesla will invest $2.2 billion to get production levels up to meet demand.

That's an enormous jump from the 50,000 vehicles produced in 2015, but never underestimate Elon Musk. 

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Priced at $35,000 (before incentives), the Model 3 is Tesla's first car that's affordable for mainstream purchasers. Its features can't be beat: a gorgeous car with an all-glass top; a 215-mile range; the ability to accelerate to 60 mph in under 6 seconds; and a 5-star safety rating.   About 100,000 will be delivered at the end of 2017.

The cars will be built in California and the batteries at Tesla's new Gigafactory in Nevada. 

Read our article, Tesla's Success Marks New Age for Electric Cars. (http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/26595)

http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/26630 (http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/26630)

Agelbert NOTE: Expect the fossil fuel industry shills in the media, along with the bought and paid for politicians and biosphere math challenged "energy experts", to do absolutely everything they can to prevent,  by hook and by crook, the mass production of EVs.

Expect them (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F165fs373950.gif&hash=ad797fcc08a061d3ae50ee49ccd9f3d517fb7496) to call this a "giant scam" that Musk is pushing to "build rockets to Mars instead of EV cars".   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fugly004.gif&hash=c56db4280057389afd154a1cb4057410151579c8)

Expect them to print ""energy expert" articles in the Wall Street Journal claiming the battery power for EVs is "not cost effective".  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Ftissue.gif&hash=f8d05db8e11569882e0effbdd719e2b2e95c6785) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fshame.gif&hash=88b5b0c8644862ef4930e3c7e3556db6c3bf600f)

Expect Lamar Smith, famed politician front man for the fossil fuel industry, to announce an "investigation" into Tesla's finances on behalf of the fossil fuel industry red blooded Amerikans.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013200859.png&hash=a7aaaa9f04c1e3e2c948723b5f8c13fe814dacd4)

WHY?

Because 42% of refinery output is for GASOLINE. As it is, the 23% refinery output for HEATING OIL (including kerosene) is threatened by Solar power. PV is already putting a huge dent in fossil fuel based HEATING energy market share  ;D. If the oil and gas majors lose the automotive fuel market share, they go the way of the dodo bird.

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Details here: (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/fossil-fuel-folly/fossil-fuel-profits-getting-eaten-alive-by-renewable-energy!/msg5134/#msg5134) and  here  (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/fossil-fuel-folly/fossil-fuels-degraded-democracy-and-profit-over-planet-pollution/msg5140/#msg5140).

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"Hitting peak oil will come faster than any of us think. But don't blame dwindling supply — it's all about disappearing demand" Amory Lovins
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 29, 2016, 02:52:10 pm
Agelbert NOTE: A Leaf owner's comment iseven better than the article!

RobSez

This is an excellent article. Thank you. However, I'd like to add one very important thing to know you seem to have overlooked.

I've been driving a Nissan Leaf since the very beginning. Driving a 100% BEV isn't like driving your average ICE vehicle. In fact if you drive your EV like you probably drive your ICE you won't get very far. 21st century ICE cars have made us lazy drivers. You can't be lazy and drive an EV.

First, for new, inexperienced EV drivers to avoid range anxiety, I recommend planning EVERY trip, even if it's just across town. This will help you learn where charging stations are on your common trips. Then you won't worry about those after a week or two.

On the subject of chargers. Only plug in if you need to. If you've got 70% or more, you don't need to charge unless you're leaving town on a trip. Keep a book or two in the car just in case there is nothing to do or see at the charger you find yourself using. Also, it's not necessary to fully charge every time you plug in. If you only need 20-30 miles to get home, that could be as little as 30 minutes or as much as an hour on a Level-2 (240v) charger and there's no need to waste time charging for longer than that.

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Don't Level-3 (400+v DC) charge unless you have to. Try to reserve Level 3 charging to long trips. Even though that 20-30 miles charge to get across town will take less than 10 minutes on a L3.

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Second, your driving habits will have to change. This seems easier for drivers with manual transmission experience, just without much shifting. Things like coasting up to traffic lights and down hills are common practice with a manual shifter vs full-on power until you're forced to stop like we do with automatic transmissions.

If "B" or "Braking Mode" is available use it on very long and/or very steep hills. It also works great exiting the interstate or other situations where you have some distance to kill off high speed momentum before coming to a stop.

Don't drive in "B" or "Eco" mode all the time. The car's onboard computer is designed to give you optimum range under any given power load. Go with it. Eco on the Leaf works best under 45 mph in most inner city stop-&-go situations, especially if running environmental controls (heat or air) while in traffic. On the subject of environmental controls it's different in an EV. You want the air conditioning as high as is comfortable and the heat as low as is comfortable. If the outside temp is 85, 74 seems very cool. If the outside temp is 95, 80 inside seems downright cold. Recirculation is your friend. Heat is the same way. We regularly get winter temps in my area that are below 20f. Setting the inside temp to 42-45 is quite comfortable. You just have to play with the cabin temp to find what is comfortable for you. Of course, if you're low on charge and searching for a charger (assuming you're not on the interstate hwy) Eco mode is generally a necessity.

Driving an EV requires being aware of the terrain you're traversing, the outside temperature and the flow of traffic. EV drivers don't speed over the speed limit very much for a reason, it costs range. The bottom line is driving an EV requires thinking ahead. The whole range anxiety thing generally passes in 3 to 6 months and then it's just pure fun. The upside to re-learning how to drive is you become a safer and more efficient driver no matter what you're driving. Happy (electric) motoring!
 
agelbert > RobSez  

Excellent comment! Thank you for providing your real world experience. I still cannot afford to buy an EV but when I do, I will probably be forced to lease it. Like everybody on fixed, modest retirement incomes (or anybody else that pays less MUCH less than $7,500 a year in taxes), I would lose about $6,000 of the tax credit if I purchased and EV outright. In a lease, the total $7,500 credit is bundled in the overall lease package.

That said, I think the fossil fuel friendly Congress deliberately limited the $7,500 tax credit to be used in just one year or lost in order to slow the purchase of EVs by the American public.

THAT constitutes ANOTHER bit of totally unreasonable subsidizing of the internal combustion polluting status quo.

END ALL SUBSIDIES for fossil fuels, and the machines that use them, NOW!


RobSez > agelbert   

We lease our Leaf and always have. It just makes more sense for us. Even with $7,500 tax credit, you're probably going to lose more than that in depreciation when you drive it off the lot. EVs have a horrible resale value, especially the Leaf for some reason. You can lease a Leaf for about what you can lease an Altima for.

Also, the technology is changing constantly, even though the body style isn't and you never have to worry about replacement batteries. Our 2015 model does MUCH better with extreme temperatures than any previous model and gets 80 to 90 miles range fairly easily. We've gone farther with a little effort under the right conditions though. My personal best is 108 miles round trip. Our 2011 model got 80 miles range under ideal conditions on it's best day.

If you absolutely must buy an EV and you don't need a lot of range, the best deals out there are on used ones. I know a guy my wife works with recently bought a 2012 Leaf that had been kept in a garage with 8,600 total miles on it. He paid $7,200 for it.

I personally wouldn't buy anything used prior to 2013 models. 2013 is when the battery chemistry changed and the 'Lizard' battery made it easier to drive in very hot and very cold weather. I saw a 2013 SV for sale recently with a little over 13k miles and they were only asking $10,800. It looked brand new. We're going to continue to lease but if you look around there are deals to be had.

I think we need to end all subsidies for all businesses, especially fossil fuels. The $7,500 EV money isn't an ongoing thing anyway and will end when manufacturers reach their target sales numbers. I've heard from other EV drivers there is historic precedent from back when 'Service Stations' were rare.

I believe if the general public were better educated about EVs and actually would test drive them, the EV market wouldn't just stand on its own, it would takeoff.

agelbert > RobSez

I agree 100% with you. Thank you for being part of the solution.



Ready to Buy an Electric Vehicle? Here’s What You Need to Know

Patrick Rogers, Natural Resources Defense Council | May 29, 2016 11:58 am

That loud sound you hear over the horizon might just be the electric car finally revving up to enter the mainstream American auto market. Except that electric cars don’t really rev—they’re practically silent, handle beautifully, save you money at the gas pump and do the least harm to the environment of any vehicle currently on the road. But until recently, delivering that package of benefits in a car with reliable range and an affordable price tag has been an elusive goal for manufacturers and eco-conscious drivers alike.


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What are the key differences between owning an EV or plug-in hybrid, versus driving a conventional car with an internal combustion engine, that a driver should take into account? ??? Photo credit: Predrag Vuckovic / iStock


In 2010, there were just a few models widely available to consumers in the U.S. Today, thanks to the rapid pace of innovation in the making and marketing, the number of electric vehicles (or EVs) and plug-in hybrids on the market exceeds 20 and competition among automakers to get into the electric game means many more models and vehicle types are on the way.

The unveiling of Tesla’s new Model 3—a sporty $35,000 battery-operated sedan with a reported range of more than 200 miles—proved how mass the appeal of EVs has become. Within a matter of weeks after the new Tesla was announced in April 2016, more than 370,000 enthusiasts put down $1,000 deposits to pre-order the new model due to hit the streets in late 2017.

With rapid improvements in battery life—and prices falling— “it’s a great time to drive electric,” said Luke Tonachel, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) Clean Vehicles and Fuels project. Federal and state tax credits of up to $10,000 per purchase make the switch even more tempting, he added. But what are the key differences between owning an EV or plug-in hybrid, versus driving a conventional car with an internal combustion engine, that a driver should take into account?

Here are all the pros and the cons, of going electric:

Performance and Handling


Electric motors produce instant torque, making acceleration on the road fast and smooth. “It’s a great driving experience—you hear people talk about drivers with an ‘EV smile,’” Tonachel said. Top speeds in EVs are comparable with similar styles and models of gas cars and the large battery packs, usually located under the floor of the car, make them stable on the road. EVs are available in front-, rear- and all-wheel drive setups where the fast-response electric drive can help maximize traction and maneuverability. Still, some motorists prefer the more mechanical dynamics and gear shifting of a gas-powered sports car.

Fuel Efficiency

This will depend on which type of electric car you’re driving. There are battery-only electric cars (EVs); hybrid models with both gas and electric engines and a battery pack charged from an external source (plug-in hybrids or PHEVs); and hybrids that generate their own electricity (HEVs). All these vehicles cost less to operate than a car that runs only on gas. The cost of recharging varies from region to region and also depends on the time of day (peak vs. non-peak). Based on the average of electricity prices nationwide, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the cost of driving on grid electricity is equivalent to paying around $1 per gallon at the gas pump. The department’s Alternative Fuel Data Center has calculated that light-duty cars operating in electric mode can have fuel efficiency equivalent to more than 100 miles a gallon in a conventional car. Hybrids also have gas tanks, of course, but they burn much less of that type of fuel than conventional cars.

Environmental Impact

No contest here: EVs and hybrids are generally more eco-friendly than gas-only vehicles. Cars running on electricity produce zero tailpipe emissions; hybrids, when running on gas, do emit some carbon pollution and particulate matter, but less than conventional cars. Of course, electricity itself isn’t entirely “clean,” especially in parts of the country with heavy reliance on old fossil-fuel power plants that emit greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Nevertheless, the typical electric-powered personal vehicle accounts for less than half the carbon pollution spewed by a conventional car over the course of its lifetime, according to research conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute and NRDC in 2015. That number is expected to fall further as older fossil-fuel power plants are phased out and replaced with cleaner sources such as renewable wind and solar power.

Range Reliability


Two words have dogged the battery-operated auto industry from the beginning: range anxiety. This is the notion that drivers will find themselves stuck on a busy highway with a low battery—and nowhere to recharge it. “It’s an understandable concern,” Tonachel said. To drive a current-generation EV with a range of 80 miles from New York City to Albany, New York—a distance of 147 miles—“you would have to plan it very carefully,” he said. But the average American driver uses his or her vehicle 29.2 miles on a daily basis and that is well within the range of today’s average EV. The next generation of EVs to hit the market, like the all-electric 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, which has an advertised range of more than 200 miles, should give consumers even more confidence. This also explains the appeal of a hybrid; it has a gas engine that kicks into gear when the battery runs low.

Refueling Options


Fans of the internal combustion engine insist that nothing beats the convenience of the nation’s vast network of gas stations. There were 112,000 of them in 2015, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, versus about 13,500 public electric charging stations. Expanding that recharging infrastructure is critical as EVs make greater and greater inroads into the market and states, municipalities, utility companies, car dealerships, restaurants, hotels and retailers such as Walmart and Kohl’s are all working to increase capacity. What these statistics don’t reflect is the large number of charging outlets in private homes, which is where the majority of EV drivers now replenish their batteries, said Tonachel. A standard two-prong 110 volt household outlet powers an EV at a rate of roughly four miles of range per hour of charging. Paying an electrician to install a $500 to $1,000 240-volt recharger allows you to top up the EV in your garage up to six times faster. And that’s very convenient indeed.

http://ecowatch.com/2016/05/29/electric-vehicle-guide/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 30, 2016, 06:05:53 pm
Leaf owner comments UPDATE

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2016 Nissan Leaf EV

 
agelbert > RobSez  

Excellent comment! Thank you for providing your real world experience. I still cannot afford to buy an EV but when I do, I will probably be forced to lease it. Like everybody on fixed, modest retirement incomes (or anybody else that pays less MUCH less than $7,500 a year in taxes), I would lose about $6,000 of the tax credit if I purchased and EV outright. In a lease, the total $7,500 credit is bundled in the overall lease package.

That said, I think the fossil fuel friendly Congress deliberately limited the $7,500 tax credit to be used in just one year or lost in order to slow the purchase of EVs by the American public.

THAT constitutes ANOTHER bit of totally unreasonable subsidizing of the internal combustion polluting status quo.

END ALL SUBSIDIES for fossil fuels, and the machines that use them, NOW!


RobSez > agelbert   

We lease our Leaf and always have. It just makes more sense for us. Even with $7,500 tax credit, you're probably going to lose more than that in depreciation when you drive it off the lot. EVs have a horrible resale value, especially the Leaf for some reason. You can lease a Leaf for about what you can lease an Altima for.

Also, the technology is changing constantly, even though the body style isn't and you never have to worry about replacement batteries. Our 2015 model does MUCH better with extreme temperatures than any previous model and gets 80 to 90 miles range fairly easily. We've gone farther with a little effort under the right conditions though. My personal best is 108 miles round trip. Our 2011 model got 80 miles range under ideal conditions on it's best day.

If you absolutely must buy an EV and you don't need a lot of range, the best deals out there are on used ones. I know a guy my wife works with recently bought a 2012 Leaf that had been kept in a garage with 8,600 total miles on it. He paid $7,200 for it.

I personally wouldn't buy anything used prior to 2013 models. 2013 is when the battery chemistry changed and the 'Lizard' battery made it easier to drive in very hot and very cold weather. I saw a 2013 SV for sale recently with a little over 13k miles and they were only asking $10,800. It looked brand new. We're going to continue to lease but if you look around there are deals to be had.

I think we need to end all subsidies for all businesses, especially fossil fuels. The $7,500 EV money isn't an ongoing thing anyway and will end when manufacturers reach their target sales numbers. I've heard from other EV drivers there is historic precedent from back when 'Service Stations' were rare.

I believe if the general public were better educated about EVs and actually would test drive them, the EV market wouldn't just stand on its own, it would takeoff.

agelbert > RobSez

I agree 100% with you. Thank you for being part of the solution.

Ready to Buy an Electric Vehicle? Here’s What You Need to Know (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/renewables/electric-vehicles/msg5181/#msg5181)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 31, 2016, 03:01:35 pm
BMW South Africa Unveils Solar Carport to Charge Electric Vehicles

Katie Pohlman | May 31, 2016 11:10 am

BMW South Africa is reducing its carbon footprint with the launch of its electric vehicle charging stations. The group’s first 100 percent renewable solar-powered carport charging station will roll out in July.


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The BMW i solar carport, produced by SUNWORX, is made of bamboo with stainless steel housing for the solar modules. The solar modules can produce an average of 3.6 kilowatts of power, which will be transferred to the BMW i Wallbox. The Wallbox shows a live readout of how much power is being generated by the carport and charges electric and plug-in hybrid BMW models, according to a BMW South Africa press release.

“With the rollout of the BMW i solar carport, the BMW Group is demonstrating its commitment of shaping the future of individual mobility–not only with ground-breaking products and services, but also with the global as well as local involvement in the expansion of home and publicly accessible charging infrastructure for electrically powered vehicles,” Tim Abbott, CEO of BMW Group South Africa and Sub-Sahara, said.

BMW South Africa plans to distribute public carports to major cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town. Electric and plug-in hybrid owners will be able to use the public stations with ChargeNow, a card and app used for access and payment at the stations.

Individuals and businesses can purchase carports as well. The power in the BMW i Wallbox that is not used to charge a car can feed into a home’s energy system, Clean Technica reported.

BMW unveiled its solar-powered carports in the U.S. in May 2014.

“With the solar carport concept we opted for a holistic approach: not only is the vehicle itself sustainable, but so is its energy supply,” Tom Allemann, who is responsible for the carport design at BMW Group DesignworksUSA, reported Inhabitat. “This is therefore an entirely new generation of carports that allows energy to be produced in a simple and transparent way. It renders the overarching theme of lightweight design both visible and palpable.”
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http://ecowatch.com/2016/05/31/bmw-solar-carport/

Agelbert COMMENT:
This is an excellent innovation. Anyone with critical thinking skills should applaud this obvious way to charge EVs and reduce our carbon footprint while doing so.

Unfortunately, am certain the fossil fuelers will soon show up to complain that it's a "bad idea" because the sun, not being in the sky for 24 hours a day, is intermittent.

In addition, expect the bought and paid for town council zone ordinance friends of the fossil fuel industry in the USA (e.g. Colchester, Vermont!) to ban these structures because they are "ugly".

So it goes.   :(
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 04, 2016, 05:57:00 pm
Meet the World’s First Electric Walking Bike

Lorraine Chow | June 3, 2016 11:59 am

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Meet the Lopifit—a half bike, half treadmill that brings the world of cycling and walking together.

The scooter-like contraption—the first of its kind in the world—was invented by Bruin Bergmeester, who of course hails from the bike-friendly Netherlands.

“When I was talking on my treadmill in my fitness room one day I thought, ‘Why not bring the treadmill outdoors?'” he recalled to the Epoch Times.

Bergmeester and his wife built the first five Lopifit bikes in their living room, InsideEVs reported.

With six gears and an Quantum Motor that gives the bike a range of 34 miles on a single charge, the Lopifit is another reason to leave your car at home.

“The Lopifit is a totally new way of moving,” the company boasts on its website. “With the electric assist, it takes no more effort to walk than ‘a walk in the park.'”

Not only is riding a Lopifit faster than walking, as Lopifit marketing manager Rob van Ooijen says in the video below, “You go 25 kilometers (15 miles) an hour so you get more distance with a Lopifit.”

https://youtu.be/b_L4QMOvH2o (https://youtu.be/b_L4QMOvH2o)

“And it’s more interesting than normal walking,” he added.

To get moving on the Lopifit, all you have to do is walk at a normal pace to push the treadmill belt backwards. An onboard sensor registers the movement and activates the motor to propel the bike.

As for the specs, the Lopifit’s frame is made of steel and comes with LED lighting and a luggage carrier. The bike is 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) in total length with a 28-inch front wheel and a 20-inch rear wheel.

http://ecowatch.com/2016/06/03/electric-walking-bike/ (http://ecowatch.com/2016/06/03/electric-walking-bike/)

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 04, 2016, 09:11:35 pm
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Frankfurter Rundschau

EU should ban fossil-fuelled cars from 2025

The EU is falling behind in its climate ambition and has ignored the message from the Paris Agreement, writes Hans-Josef Fell, president of Energy Watch Group, in a guest article for the Frankfurter Rundschau. Renewables are booming in other countries while investment in the EU has decreased by 21 percent in 2015.

The EU must secure the exit of coal and the divestment from fossil industries and tackle the transport sector with a targeted support of electric and hydrogen technologies. Fossil-fuelled motors should be forbidden by 2025, Fell says.

https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/protests-against-renewables-law-eon-spin-receive-loans
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 06, 2016, 10:18:17 pm
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Norway’s four leading political parties have reportedly reached an agreement to ban the sale of all gasoline-powered cars by 2025, according to Norwegian Liberal Party MP Ola Elverstuen.
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About 24 percent of Norway’s cars are already electric vehicles.   :o  ;D

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted words of praise for the development, calling Norway an “amazingly awesome country.”

There is some uncertainty, however, as the two left-leaning parties have confirmed the news while the two right-leaning parties have denied it.

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/norway-to-ban-the-sale-of-all-fossil-fuel-based-cars-by-2025-and-replace-with-electric-vehicles-a7065616.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 07, 2016, 09:42:39 pm
The rapid growth of electric cars worldwide, in 4 charts

Updated by Brad Plumer on June 6, 2016, 5:05 p.m. ET @bradplumer brad@vox.com

SNIPPET:

One million down, another billion or so to go.

In a new report, the International Energy Agency estimates that 1.26 million electric cars hit the world's roads in 2015, passing a nifty (if symbolic) milestone. Here's a chart showing the very rapid growth of both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV):

http://www.vox.com/2016/6/6/11867894/electric-cars-global-sales

Agelbert NOTE: Add about 20% to the numbers published by the International Energy Agency and you will have more accurate statistics. The projections of the EV car market share on the planet by 2040 by the fossil fuel friendly IEA woefully understate the most probable scenario. IOW, by 2040, 99% of the cars and trucks will be EVs.   
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 18, 2016, 06:13:07 pm
Clean Energy Wire Briefing
Thursday,
16 Jun 2016

VW presents 2025 e-car strategy / Grid operator optimistic (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-280416145345.jpeg&hash=c4e7afc08c72dc2f0bda6263e15988db481c2418)

Volkswagen Group

VW aims to sell 2-3 million e-cars by 2025


Car giant VW plans a "major electrification initiative" with more than 30 new purely battery-powered electric vehicles by 2025. The company today presented key building blocks of the "TOGETHER - strategy 2025", including measures on e-mobility, battery technology, digitalisation and autonomous driving. According to a press release, VW forecasts that in 2025, e-car sales will be between 2 and 3 million units, equivalent to some 20 to 25 percent of the total unit sales expected at that time. Volkswagen will present the detailed strategic program before the end of the year.

VW CEO Matthias Müller said at a press conference the company faced the largest transformation of its history. VW's core mission was to turn the company into a global leader in sustainable mobility. "Sustainability in a comprehensive sense will determine our future actions," Müller said. He added the technology for e-car batteries and automated driving were to become core competences of the group . "The word 'evolution' is much too weak to describe what lies ahead [...] not only automobiles face dramatic changes, but mobility will be defined in a new way."
https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/en/detailpage/-/detail/New-Group-strategy-adopted-Volkswagen-Group-to-become-a-world-leading-provider-of-sustainable-mobility/view/3681833/7a5bbec13158edd433c6630f5ac445da?p_p_auth=Alk73lRS

Grid operator optimistic about grid extensions

Germany’s largest power grid operator Amprion has said it is optimistic about realising grid extensions deemed necessary for the country’s energy transition, reports Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. “The Energiewende is lagging behind a little. But we now have a much improved legal framework and will manage it,” said Chief Technical Officer Klaus Kleinekorte.

The Federal Grid Agency  said last week (https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/delay-power-grid-extension-eon-about-restart) that the completion of important power lines would be delayed by at least three years. Amprion said it would step up grid investments to 550 million euros this year, and planned to invest a total of 5.5 billion euros into power highways by 2025.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 18, 2016, 06:51:54 pm
Clean Energy Wire
Thursday,
15 Jun 2016

Wirtschaftswoche/dpa

“Deutsche Post: Entire vehicle fleet switches to e-cars”  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fza4.gif&hash=2db0a6001703f4089cb64dc38159bb3d467e1bff)

German mail service Deutsche Post DHL plans to replace its entire fleet with electric vehicles, reports news agency dpa. “It’s not a crazy vision but reality that we can only drive with electric vehicles in the mid-term,” company CEO Frank Appel said, without giving further details on the plans. The current Deutsche Post fleet consists of 92,000 vehicles, according to the article.

Deutsche Post announced in April it would start production of an electric delivery vehicle this year.

“Government does away with stinky cars” (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

From 2030 onwards, only emission-free new cars should be registered in Germany, said Jochen Flasbarth, state secretary in the environment ministry, according to tageszeitung. This is necessary “if we are to take the Paris Climate Agreement seriously – and we are”, said Flasbarth.

This was also the opinion in the top level of the economy ministry. State secretary  Rainer Baake had said before (https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/phasing-out-conventional-cars-close-call-rwe) that Germany should stop registering new conventional cars by 2030 if the sector was going to be emission free by 2050.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 19, 2016, 06:01:53 pm
This is still beyond my reach, but I hope that will change soon. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emofaces.com%2Fpng%2F200%2Femoticons%2Ffingerscrossed.png&hash=d56f8009d18b55f4cea7be68284c0521be92fc5d)

https://youtu.be/kLHhyENNt2I

http://www.driveelectricvt.com/pluginvt?gclid=CJ_twO-Itc0CFdgVgQodY-sBtw
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 22, 2016, 08:14:05 pm
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June 22, 2016 12:17 am

EVs will put oil majors into permanent decline  ;D

Sir, You report that Volkswagen plans to sell between 2m and 3m electric vehicles by 2025 (“Müller maps new direction for VW”, June 16). You don’t mention that an arithmetic consequence is that this will put the oil price below $30 a barrel and the oil majors into permanent decline.

The arithmetic is simple. Volkswagen has a 14 per cent global market share. If, as seems likely, its competitors follow its lead and all the plans come off, then electric vehicle sales will be around 18m units in 2025.

If sales build linearly to this level, the electric vehicle fleet will be 90m units or about 9 per cent of the global light vehicle fleet by then. This fleet currently consumes about 50m barrels of oil a day, so by 2025 electric vehicles may displace 4.5m barrels a day and rising.

The past two years have shown the price consequences of oil supply exceeding demand.

It is surely time for the large investors in the oil majors to wake up(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fsnapoutofit.gif&hash=911b14b142101df534f739771fb2d3836a807d19) and demand management plans for dealing with the energy and technology transition that is threatening to overtake them.

Howard Covington

London SW7, UK

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/48390f56-33e4-11e6-bda0-04585c31b153.html#axzz4CM9JbV4p
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 22, 2016, 09:16:52 pm
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Germany gets fracking law / Daimler plans energy transition - report

Spiegel Online

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“Coalition wants to push through fracking law on Friday”     (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)

The government has scheduled the Bundestag vote on a law restricting fracking in Germany for this Friday, writes Spiegel Online. Leaders of the two parties in the coalition government (Christian and Social Democrats) have agreed on a compromise that “virtually bars” unconventional fracking in Germany, said Armin Laschet, deputy chairman of the Christian Democratic Union.

The law is to limit the number of test drillings, which will be subject to approval by federal states. Green Party energy spokesperson Julia Verlinden said the draft did not do enough to restrict fracking, and was being hurried through parliament.

The government is under pressure to pass the law in order to close a loophole in current legislation, after energy companies  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fpirates5B15D_th.gif&hash=32438e1ed2c4d1823d4ed2a193286525c840a605) threatened to start the permit process.

https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany-gets-fracking-law-daimler-plans-energy-transition-report


Süddeutsche Zeitung


“Adieu Diesel”
   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183515.bmp&hash=4a3ad9d0a78a7e161f53ddd84f568082a5b0d2ad)   

VW’s announcement that new investment in diesel engines will become questionable can be seen as the carmaker’s Energiewende, writes Thomas Fromm in Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Diesel cars will not disappear from the streets, but the technology will be phased out, Fromm says. All major German carmakers need to confront the problem that diesel cars constitute the majority of sales.

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“From diesel to e-car: It’s now about financing the energy transition," Fromm writes. "It would have come cheaper had they started earlier.”  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)

In an opinion piece in the same newspaper, Peter Fahrenholz says it is far from clear whether carmakers can manage the required cultural change. “Until now, the combustors (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Facigar.gif&hash=dc9dccf92c6c88c99611b06c86d92629d69f2978) call the shots – not only because they are a majority, but because it’s deep within the companies’ DNA.    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191329.bmp&hash=4764bfbe6bb0e11ca61102efa97a932a824f47e0) And suddenly the electro weirdos (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coh2.org%2Fimages%2FSmileys%2Fhuhsign.gif&hash=3732d0427be65896527fc3805c5be54a33cffd3b) in the chaotic basement are meant to set the tone?” 

https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/climate-action-plan-2050-delayed-vw-more-diesel

Agelbert NOTE: It's Rock and Roll time at VW!

Electro "weidos"= (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-301014181553.gif&hash=c09667beb656b25086c168adcdaddcba59abf858)                                    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-210316151047.png&hash=322a7c76731414f0f2ba44f8649e39de889b4bd6)=Combusters
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 27, 2016, 06:58:16 pm
Nissan LEAF now the third best-selling car in Norway

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Record sales in first half to 2016 mean there are now 25,000 of the all-electric hatchback on the country's roads

The Nissan LEAF has been the third best-selling car Norway so far in 2016, the maker of the all-electric hatchback announced on Friday.

The new figures show 2,450 LEAFs have been sold in the country so far this year - an increase of almost 60 per cent compared to the same period last year, when Norway's total was just under 25,000.

Nissan has supported the development of quick charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) in Norway and partnered with supermarket chain KIWI to install 50 fast chargers at its stores throughout the country.

As a whole, EVs accounted for 15 per cent of Norway's new car sales so far in 2016, the firm said, making it one of the largest EV markets in the world. Gareth Dunsmore, director of electric vehicles at Nissan Europe, said Norway is "spearheading" the switch to sustainable mobility.

"Nissan has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle movement since the introduction of the Nissan LEAF in 2010 and with its third generation now available, we are confident that we will retain a leading position in the ever-expanding EV market," he added in a statement.


The news comes several months after Nissan announced record sales of almost 17,000 electric cars in Europe for the 2015-16 fiscal year. The Nissan LEAF has also been the best-selling 100 per cent EV in the UK for the past four years, with figures released in January showing it is outselling other models by more than two to one.

http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2462780/nissan-leaf-now-the-third-best-selling-car-in-norway
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 05, 2016, 09:00:07 pm
Agelbert NOTE: Sarcasm alert.  ;D 

How many more of these wrecks can Tesla take before Ralph Nader files a Class Action lawsuit?  ???    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191404.bmp&hash=007a2c20b76f970316a559a6e27cfd70c11f5998)

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RE

Jul 5, 2016 5:44 PM

Tesla Drops On Report Of Another "Autopilot" Crash And Rollover
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-07-05/tsla-drops-report-another-autopilot-mode-crash-and-rollover

Well, we've been dealing with these for almost a century without any pesky regulatory action or Ralph Nader Class Action lawsuits.    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191456.bmp&hash=a239c2fd76d20d142f1c54b961e22ebd0d2a4808)

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Perspective is an amazing thing. Too bad Zero Hedge doesn't have it.  ;)

Soon we will all be able to return to our safe vehicles that carry 10 to 20 gallons of that harmless substance called gasoline.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013200859.png&hash=a7aaaa9f04c1e3e2c948723b5f8c13fe814dacd4)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 06, 2016, 10:38:32 pm
The Electric Semi is here.
https://youtu.be/qfpY6chxSsk
The down payment has been made for about 7,000 of them.      (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 06, 2016, 11:16:01 pm
Electric Cars Could Wreak Havoc on Oil Markets Within a Decade   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

https://youtu.be/jwHN6QQWv2g
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Published on Feb 24, 2016

February 24 -- There are more than one billion cars on the road worldwide today, and only one tenth of one percent of them have a plug. OPEC contends that even in the year 2040, EVs will make up just one percent. But don't be so sure.  ;D

 By 2020, some electric cars and SUVs will be faster, safer, cheaper, and more convenient than their gasoline counterparts. What if people just stop buying oil? In the first episode of our animated series, Sooner Than You Think, Bloomberg's Tom Randall does the math on when oil markets might be headed for the big crash.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b)

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 06, 2016, 11:36:46 pm
The Electric Semi is here.

https://youtu.be/qfpY6chxSsk
The down payment has been made for about 7,000 of them.      (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

According to the Video, you don't have to plug it in because it has Turbines which charge the batteries on board.  So what is powering the turbines?

RE

It appears to be a hybrid. But considering the gigantic amount of fuel the pigs on the road use now, this looks like a step in the right direction. I hope you don't believe that this semi is a glorified fossil fuel powered electric generator/motor. I don't. Apparently, the option to just recharge batteries from the turbines is a range anxiety eliminating feature, not a 24/7 online system.

We will know for sure in about a year.

At any rate, the fact that they do NOT idle at a stop light is a very nice feature.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 08, 2016, 12:52:07 am
It appears to be a hybrid. But considering the gigantic amount of fuel the pigs on the road use now, this looks like a step in the right direction. I hope you don't believe that this semi is a glorified fossil fuel powered electric generator/motor. I don't. Apparently, the option to just recharge batteries from the turbines is a range anxiety eliminating feature, not a 24/7 online system.

We will know for sure in about a year.

At any rate, the fact that they do NOT idle at a stop light is a very nice feature.  :icon_mrgreen:


To get the kind of range they are claiming for it, it's not being done on the batteries.

It's main advantage would be in congested cities where you could run all electric, and then charge while driving over the open road.

However, it's hard to say what the overall total emissions difference is from a conventional diesel.  It sounds to me like a smaller version of a Diesel-Electric Train Locomotive.

RE


I am not a fan of using CNG to power a gas turbine that recharges batteries to achieve the 1,200 mile range this semi is supposed to get. But overall, the Nikola Electric Semi should have a smaller amount of emissions than a diesel system. Diesels are much more polluting because they are plagued with incomplete combustion versus the more clean burning CNG. Then there is the overnight plug-in that gives you about 100 miles fossil fuel free each day you are on the road. Multiply that by 7,000 trucks and the CO2 savings start to build up.  :emthup:

It really sucks that they will probably be getting their CNG from frackers.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183337.bmp&hash=fd5a6df63c32bd65dda7b6d93e788647ca3829df)

But the fact that methane CAN be obtained from harversters on land fills and animal farms makes this truck potentially totally green IF they use Renewable Energy based CH4 and not fossil CH4.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emofaces.com%2Fpng%2F200%2Femoticons%2Ffingerscrossed.png&hash=d56f8009d18b55f4cea7be68284c0521be92fc5d)

This Electric Semi is called the Nikola One

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(https://nikolamotor.com/assets/nikola_one_inside-5cac8b1fe593b4690e357377e2b63c4b5d50a6022946406504114f97d86862cd.jpg)

I got the following from their web site:

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FAQS
Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions we have received. They are organized alphabetically by category, not in order of relevance.

BATTERIES
Q: What is the warranty on the battery pack?
A: Each battery pack is warrantied for the life of the lease which is earliest of 7 years or 1,000,000 miles.

Q: What is the size of the battery pack for the Nikola One™?
A: The Nikola One™ prototype has a 320 kilowatt hour (kWh) battery pack. The production model battery pack for the Nikola One™ might be slightly larger or smaller, depending on electric motor power needs as determined during testing.

Q: What kind of cells are in the battery packs?
A: The Nikola One™ battery pack cell size is 18650 lithium ion. There are several top manufactures of these cells, and we are still deciding which brand of lithium ion cell we will use based on which will provide the best performance. Once we have chosen a manufacturer, we will make an announcement.

Q: How much does the battery pack weigh?
A: The weight of the battery pack will depend on the final size of the production model battery pack. We estimate the production model battery pack will weigh between 3,000-4,000 lbs., which is significantly lighter than the diesel engine that has been removed.

Q: Is the battery pack weatherproof? Will it erode due to harsh or extreme conditions?
A: Each battery pack will be IP67 rated, which means it can withstand being submerged in water without shorting out or catching on fire. The battery pack will be tested under the harshest conditions to ensure suitability in extreme climates even when being blasted with road salt.

Q: How far can the Nikola One™ travel on the battery pack alone?
A: Each Nikola One™ is outfitted with an onboard range extending turbine that will automatically charge the battery pack when needed.


If the onboard turbine were to fail, the Nikola One™ can travel around 100-200 miles at full battery level, depending on the size of the load. The Nikola One™ also has a charging port to help top off the batteries whenever you are resting.
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https://nikolamotor.com/one#specs

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 08, 2016, 01:36:34 am
https://youtu.be/XJ2C4_7bqrk

Electric Truck Hauling Scrap (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191456.bmp&hash=a239c2fd76d20d142f1c54b961e22ebd0d2a4808)

Agelbert NOTE: There's a lot of work going on in Electric GARBAGE TRUCKS with a gas turbine for battery charging if required while on the road.

WHY? Well, it turns out garbage trucks waste a lot of brakes because they stop and go all day. Virtually all the energy they use to wear the brakes out can be used to recharge batteries, making the garbage truck IDEAL for electric power. FedEx is also very interested in going electric because of all the stop and go they engage in.

Ladies and gentlemen, Fedex has a lot of delivery trucks, but there are a HUGE AMOUNT of garbage trucks in the world. The future looks bright for Electric Garbage Trucks!    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-280416145345.jpeg&hash=c4e7afc08c72dc2f0bda6263e15988db481c2418)   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

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Mack Electric Garbage Truck

Tesla co-founder gets trashy with electric garbage truck
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 08, 2016, 02:26:17 am

WHY? Well, it turns out garbage trucks waste a lot of brakes because they stop and go all day. Virtually all the energy they use to wear the brakes out can be used to recharge batteries, making the garbage truck IDEAL for electric power. FedEx is also very interested in going electric because of all the stop and go they engage in.


Local stop-n-go driving is the best application for electrics because of braking recovery, and the fact they don't put on that much daily mileage so the batteries can usually handle a day's work.

Of course, until you are charging them up with renewables, they're not too much cleaner than direct FF powered vehicles.  The power is coming from mostly from either FF thermal or Nuke thermal plants.  You have loss in transmission that causes a lot of wasted power, and you have battery replacement issues as well.

RE


We all know the regenerative braking advantages that you mentioned and the torque advantages of electric motors

But the efficiency and relatively "low" carbon footprint advantage of EVs issues you mentioned have ALL been argued to death and found to be incorrect.

I am not going to beat this dog to death with you again. The point is that the efficiencies of a centralized power plant (between 50 and 65%) far exceed that of localized power plant (i.e. a fossil fuel powered garbage truck at 18%), even with the power line transmission losses figured in because the efficiency of an electric motor is over 90%.

You always forget that when these subjects are broached.  I get it. You need to have the electric be squeaky clean before you will justify the total replacement of the CRAP we now have doing our deliveries and picking up our garbage.

I am not a purist. I KNOW going electric for deliveries and garbage trucks and semis will reduce the carbon footprint THROUGHOUT the energy use infrastructure daisy chain. You don't agree. I can do nothing further to convince you otherwise.  :( 

We've been down this road and round and round since 2012 with your initial claim that solar ain't no good because a breeder solar plant has not been built that uses ONLY solar to build solar panels.

I am DONE arguing that point with you. Humanity has never done anything all or nothing. All these excuses to delay implementation of Common F'n Sense Renewable Energy are NOT founded  on sound thermodynamics. You think they are. We will always disagree.

Have a nice day
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 08, 2016, 04:13:27 pm
I am not going to beat this dog to death with you again. The point is that the efficiencies of a centralized power plant (between 50 and 65%) far exceed that of localized power plant (i.e. a fossil fuel powered garbage truck at 18%), even with the power line transmission losses figured in because the efficiency of an electric motor is over 90%.
Cummins has a new Turbo-Diesel that has a 55% efficiency.  So that's around the same as a centralized power plant.  Then you have to figure in your line loss and 10% off for the electric motor.  It's kind of a tossup until there is more power generated from wind and solar.  Then electric wins hands down.
Not so fast... all of you'ns mustn't forget, Diesel designed his motor to run on PURE VEGETABLE OIL.  Now, the modern diesel engine has been modified so that the vegetable oil needs to be reacted with alcohol and lye to make biodiesel, but still, diesel trucks are a good solution for occasional bulk transport -- electric trains being the better solution for regular bulk transport, and barges being the best where possible.  Of course, eliminating the need for bulk transport is the ultimate solution.

Oh, and for freight transport, "miles-per-gallon" is basically meaningless.  What matters is "ton-miles-per-gallon".  Just like with people transport, it's "passenger-miles-per-gallon"; I routinely get over 65 passenger miles per gallon in my SUV.


 :emthup: Well said.

It's too bad the fossil fuel industry didn't get the memo on what diesel engines were originally designed to run on.  You should have mentioned the fact that diesel suffers from a horrendous level of incomplete combustion, regardless of the "efficiency" math peddled out there. CNG has negligible incomplete combustion compared with diesel. And ALL the numbers for gasoline EXCLUDE it's high level of incomplete combustion versus ethanol. So the published DATA is slanted towards fossil fuel wishful thinking BULLSHIT.

The main issue here is that demand destruction for a significant NON-optional fossil fuel refinery product percentage (liquid fuels = over 50%) is a death sentence for the fossil fuel industry as it now stands. RE does NOT want to accept or face that reality. Plastics, pesticides and pharmaceutical fossil fuel feed stock add up to PEANUTS in the refinery output percentage.

If the fossil fuel industry product line is limited to lubricants, as Rockefeller mostly was before automobiles, they become a niche industry, not the government buying, war profiteering, world class pollution maniacs that that they now are. Even before cars, Rockefeller would NOT have made all the money he did if alcohol fuels hadn't been severely taxed beginning right after the civil war. THAT is why Europe kept using alcohol fuels for several decades AFTER we had switched from alcohol (we used THAT MORE THAN WHALE OIL!) to kerosene for lamps (all this was before electricity and cars).

Rockefeller wasn't the only robber baron, but God Damnit!, I am sick of people who claim they understand energy history to pretend that there is no relationship between Rockefeller BUYING the U.S. Congress and the contrived tax on alcohol that made Rockefeller the richest bastard on Earth.

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But it's useless to try to convince Palloy the hairsplitter extraordinaire or RE of that. RE just likes a good fight. I'm not playing.

So, I won't waste any more time arguing the diesel versus CNG efficiency benefits. Right now, there is a diesel set up that, like the CNG set up, recharges batteries in an electric drive train for trucks.

But it's a waste of time to try to get people who think fossil fuels are the be all, end all of energy sources to be objective about this.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 13, 2016, 07:41:23 pm
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July 13, 2016

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]manager magazine

“Musk counters Federal Motor Transport Authority”


Tesla CEO Elon Musk defended the company’s autopilot system after the German Federal Motor Transport Authority said it would not have approved the beta-phase of Tesla's autopilot, according to manager magazin.

There was a “misunderstanding of what 'beta' means to Tesla for Autopilot” read a tweet by Musk. By declaring the software “beta”, Tesl a meant the system had less than 1.6 billion kilometres of real-world driving. 

“Use of word 'beta' is explicitly so that drivers don't get comfortable. It is not beta software in the standard sense,” wrote Musk on Twitter.

European approval for the autopilot system was gained in the Netherlands.

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 27, 2016, 09:23:54 pm
Porsche creates more than 1,400 new jobs to develop first all-electric sports car

German sports cars manufacturer Porsche AG plans to recruit more than 1,400 new employees in the Stuttgart region to develop and produce the ‘Mission E’, the company’s first all-electric sports car.

"We are in direct competition with other automakers and suppliers and IT firms in our global search for talented experts,” said Andreas Haffner, member of the Porsche AG Executive Board, according to a press re lease.

In a “war for talents”, Porsche seeks experts in the fields of digitalisation, e-mobility, smart mobility and vehicle connectivity, production planners familiar with Factory 4.0 and digital production and IT specialists. In total, the sports car manufacturer employed 26,200 people at the end of June 2016.

Porsche plans for the ‘Mission E’ to go into production in Zuffenhausen, Germany at the end of the decade.

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/company/porsche-employer-brand-new-employees-job-stuttgart-missione-12745.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 28, 2016, 06:56:34 pm
Porsche creates more than 1,400 new jobs to develop first all-electric sports car

German sports cars manufacturer Porsche AG plans to recruit more than 1,400 new employees in the Stuttgart region to develop and produce the ‘Mission E’, the company’s first all-electric sports car.

"We are in direct competition with other automakers and suppliers and IT firms in our global search for talented experts,” said Andreas Haffner, member of the Porsche AG Executive Board, according to a press re lease.

In a “war for talents”, Porsche seeks experts in the fields of digitalisation, e-mobility, smart mobility and vehicle connectivity, production planners familiar with Factory 4.0 and digital production and IT specialists. In total, the sports car manufacturer employed 26,200 people at the end of June 2016.

Porsche plans for the ‘Mission E’ to go into production in Zuffenhausen, Germany at the end of the decade.

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/company/porsche-employer-brand-new-employees-job-stuttgart-missione-12745.html (https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/company/porsche-employer-brand-new-employees-job-stuttgart-missione-12745.html)


I can't wait to see the 1st gen. iteration from these techies... WOWzer

Yep. Porsche paid attention when Musk made a successful (AND game changing attack on polluting internal combustion engine cars) multibillion dollar car EV corporation from a hot EV sports car.
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But really, a sports car was the most logical choice for an EV success story.

WHY? Because sports cars are about SPEED, with little or no regard for cost. Although the fossil fuelers hyperventilate every time the following thermodynamic truth is brought up, the FACT is that no internal combustion powered car can accelerate faster than an EV with the equivalent engine power. The reason for that is that electric motors have nearly instant torque delivery, as well as being 90% efficient in converting electricity to motion (compared to about 18% for internal combustion crap).

The formula one type EVs are not allowed to race internal combustion powered formula one cars simply because the formula one EV blows them away. So, the EVs have to race with other EVs.

But the point is that when you are talking about SPEED, EVs are IT.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 28, 2016, 08:58:24 pm
July 27, 2016


Transport

Daimler / Süddeutsche Zeitung

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Mercedes Benz Urban eTruck

“The time has come”

German car manufacturer Daimler has presented its first prototype for an electric transporter. The 26-tonne truck will have a range of 200 km on one battery charge and is envisaged to be used to transport goods into city centers. Daimler wants to start producing the “Urban eTruck” on a large scale by the beginning of the next decade, write Thomas Fromm and Max Hägler for Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck enables fully electric transport for the first time ever with an admissible total weight of 26 tonnes

·Ranges of up to 200 kilometres, load capacity comparable with diesel drive

·Series production for urban short-radius distribution conceivable at the beginning of the next decade

·Fuso Canter E-Cell: fully electric drive of Daimler Trucks in a light distribution truck (6 tonnes) already undergoing customer trials


·Dr Wolfgang Bernhard: "Electric drive systems previously only saw extremely limited use in trucks. Nowadays costs, performance and charging times develop further so rapidly that now there is a trend reversal in the distribution sector: the time is ripe for the electric truck. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039) In light distribution trucks, our Fuso Canter E-Cell has already been undergoing intensive customer trials since 2014. And with the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck, we are now electrifying the heavy distribution segment up to 26 tonnes. We intend to establish electric driving as systematically as autonomous and connected driving."

July 27, 2016

Stuttgart
The world’s most successful truck manufacturer Daimler Trucks is presenting the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck in Stuttgart today, as the first fully electric truck with an admissible total weight of up to 26 tonnes. This means that in the future, heavy trucks will take part in urban distribution operations with zero local emissions and hardly a whisper. The market launch of this technology is conceivable for Daimler Trucks at the beginning of the next decade. In the light distribution sector, Daimler Trucks has already been impressively demonstrating the day-to-day suitability of the fully electric truck in customer trials with the Fuso Canter E-Cell since 2014. The development of electric trucks and series production maturity are fixed parts of the strategy of Daimler Trucks to build on our technological leadership. For this purpose a considerable part of the future investments by the truck division in the fields of research and development flow in the further development of the full electric drive.

"Electric drive systems previously only saw extremely limited use in trucks. Nowadays costs, performance and charging times develop further so rapidly that now there is a trend reversal in the distribution sector: the time is ripe for the electric truck. In light distribution trucks, our Fuso Canter E-Cell has already been undergoing intensive customer trials since 2014. And with the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck, we are now electrifying the heavy distribution segment up to 26 tonnes. We intend to establish electric driving as systematically as autonomous and connected driving," says Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, responsible for Daimler Trucks & Buses at the Board of Management.

Growing urbanisation requires fully electric trucks

Better air quality, lower noise and restricted-access zones are now important keywords in large metropolises worldwide, because more and more people worldwide are moving to cities. 2008 was the first year in which more people lived in cities than in the countryside. The trend is continuing: The UN predicts a global population of nine billion people by 2050, with approximately 70 percent of them living in cities. In future, it will be necessary to transport goods in urban environments for increasing numbers of people – and with the lowest possible emissions and noise. By now large cities such as London or Paris are considering a ban on internal combustion engines in city centres in the future. That means: there will be fully electric trucks ensuring the supply of humas with food or other goods of daily needs.

Fast enhancement of battery capacity while significantly lower costs

Until quite recently, the use of fully electric drives systems in trucks seemed to be unimaginable – especially because of the high costs of the batteries coupled with a low range. The technology has now become much more mature. In particular battery cells rapidly developing further. Daimler Trucks

expects the costs of batteries to lower by the factor 2.5 between 1997 and 2025 – from 500 Euro/kWh down to 200 Euro/kWh. At the same time, performance will improve by the same factor over the same period – from 80 Wh/kg up to 200 Wh/kg.

Stefan Buchner, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks: "With the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck, we are underlining our intention to systematically developing the electric drive in trucks to series production maturity. This means that we will begin to integrate customers, so as to gain valuable joint experience with respect to the operating ranges and the charging infrastructure in daily transport operations. Because we think the entry of this technology into the series production is already conceivable at the beginning of the next decade."

Innovative battery technology for Urban e Truck

Technically the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck is based on a heavy-duty, three-axle short-radius Mercedes-Benz distribution truck. In addition, however, the developers at Daimler Trucks have totally revised the drive concept: The entire conventional drivetrain being replaced by a new electrically driven rear axle with electric motors directly adjacent to the wheel hubs – derived from the electric rear axle which was developed for the Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid bus. The power is supplied by a battery pack consisting of three lithium-ion battery modules. This results in a range of up to 200 km – enough for a typical daily delivery tour. Thanks to the integrated concept with motors adjacent to the wheel hubs, the batteries are housed in a crash-proof location inside the frame.

As the EU Commission is in favour of increasing the permissible gross vehicle weight of trucks with alternative drives by up to one tonne, this will more or less level out the weight surplus of the electric drive. This will raise the permissible gross vehicle weight of the Urban e Truck from 25 to 26 tonnes, which will bring the original extra weight down to 700 kg compared with a directly comparable IC-engined truck.

Fuso Canter E-Cell: all-electric drive in customer operation since 2014

Where light-duty trucks are concerned, all-electric drive is already a reality. This is demonstrated by the Fuso Canter E-Cell. Fuso already presented the first generation of the fully electrically powered Canter in 2010. In 2014 this was followed by the second generation, which proved its worth in the first fleet trials in Portugal. With ranges of over 100 kilometres, the vehicles exceeded the average daily distance covered by many trucks in light-duty short-radius distribution. Under widely varying operating conditions, the trucks covered more than 50,000 km within one year. In the process the vehicless were locally emission-free and, taking power generation into account, reduced CO2 emissions by 37 percent compared to diesel engines. The operating costs were 64 percent lower on average.

Marc Llistosella, Head of Daimler Trucks Asia and President & CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks and Bus Cooperation (MFTBC): "The current generation Canter E-Cell offers our customers transport services which are not only environment-friendly, but also economical. Our test in Lisbon revealed respectable savings of around 1000 euros per 10,000 kilometres in comparison to diesel trucks."

"We at Fuso have now acquired extensive experience in the development of local emission-free commercial vehicles und we will consequently pursue this development also in future. At the Commercial Vehicles show IAA in September, will will take a step further towards series production with our next generation under the new name: Fuso eCanter,” continues Llistosella.

Current fleet trials with the Fuso Canter E-Cell in Germany

Since April 2016 the city of Stuttgart and the parcel service provider Hermes are testing five Fuso Cater E-Cell in Germany. Especially the using in the topographically very demanding environment in urban Stuttgart provides important insights for Daimler Trucks from the customer operation with regard to the further development of the fully electric drive. First results from this customer trial are expected at the beginning of 2017.

Dirk Rahn, Managing Director Operations at Hermes Germany underlined during the today’s event: "We are very proud of our successful cooperation with Daimler in the development of relevant future technologies for many years. Also regarding the current project, we accepted with pleasure the invention of Daimler to actively support the testing of the Fuso Canter E-Cell out of our logistical everyday life. Thereby, the results of our trest run are extremely positive! With regard to the growing requirements in city logistics we are now looking forward to test further vehicle classes and to bring them to market maturity soon.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 02, 2016, 12:30:50 am
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SNIPPET:

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Yesterday they drove it down the longest and straightest bit of real estate this side of the Bonneville Salt Flats, the runway at the Space Shuttle Landing Facility at Cape Canaveral. They then proceeded to break the land speed record for electric cars, 205.6 mph. There’s no autopilot driving this either, but a live driver from Johnny Bohmer Racing.


The GXE set the previous land speed record in March; TreeHugger asked what was different this time, and was told by CEO Andrew Saul:

We made major improvements to the vehicle based on the data they got in the first trip. tweaking the software and the inverters, the most advanced in the world, and we are pushing them to the limit, very sophisticated software and firmware. the benefit is that we sharing this data with [inverter maker] Reinhart so that everyone can use it.


And why a Corvette? ???

We’re focusing now on an American icon, outfitting the Corvettes so that they can be sold to the public. The goal is to make this tech more economical and affordable for the mass market.

http://www.treehugger.com/cars/genovation-gxe-breaks-land-speed-record-electric-cars-2056-mph.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 15, 2016, 01:17:59 am
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Wirtschafts Woche

VW sees China as leading market for E-cars

Volkswagen AG is increasing its electric vehicle offerings and is looking to become the leader in China’s fast-growing e-car segment, Herbert Diess, VW’s passenger car brand chairman, said in an interview with Rebecca Eisert and Franz Rother in WirtschaftsWoche.

Rejecting claims that VW was lagging behind in e-mobility, Diess said VW currently offers five electric models and had sold some 100,000 e-cars worldwide to date    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf).

The automaker has become the biggest seller in Norway, the world’s most developed electric car market, and it is looking to lead in China, which it expects to become the leading e-car market, Diess said.

VW will unveil a new concept car in the coming weeks and introduce more e-cars by 2020.

http://www.wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/vw-markenchef-herr-diess-in-welcher-verfassung-ist-vw/13995592.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 16, 2016, 06:14:53 pm
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Wirtschafts Woche

VW sees China as leading market for E-cars

Volkswagen AG is increasing its electric vehicle offerings and is looking to become the leader in China’s fast-growing e-car segment, Herbert Diess, VW’s passenger car brand chairman, said in an interview with Rebecca Eisert and Franz Rother in WirtschaftsWoche.

Rejecting claims that VW was lagging behind in e-mobility, Diess said VW currently offers five electric models and had sold some 100,000 e-cars worldwide to date    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf).

The automaker has become the biggest seller in Norway, the world’s most developed electric car market, and it is looking to lead in China, which it expects to become the leading e-car market, Diess said
.

VW will unveil a new concept car in the coming weeks and introduce more e-cars by 2020.

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Thanks for the update AG...
By chance have you heard from the Porsche side of the family tree about
their 1st Fully Electric Hot Rod, the Mission E.

https://youtu.be/R99v0fnmHMk


Published on May 29, 2016


In presenting the Mission E at the IAA in Frankfurt, Porsche is introducing the first all-electrically powered four-seat sports car in the brand's history. The concept car combines the unmistakable emotional design of a Porsche with excellent performance and the forward-thinking practicality of the first 800-volt drive system.

Key specification data of this fascinating sports car: four doors and four single seats, over 600 hp (440 kW) system power and over 500 km driving range. All-wheel drive and all-wheel steering, zero to 100 km/h acceleration in under 3.5 seconds and a charging time of around 15 minutes to reach an 80 per cent charge of electrical energy. Instruments are intuitively operated by eye-tracking and gesture control, some even via holograms – highly oriented toward the driver by automatically adjusting the displays to the driver's position.

Competitors are the #Tesla Model S, Mercedes E-Class, Mercedes S-Class, Mercedes GLE, Mercedes, Mercedes GL, Mercedes G, #BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW 6 Series, BMW X5, BMW #i8, BMW #i3, #Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q6, Audi Q7, Audi #Etron, Audi electric SUV, #Volvo XC60, Volvo XC90, #Lexus LS450h, Lexus GS, Lexus LX, #Infiniti Q70, Infiniti QX70, #Acura RL, Acura RLX, #Jaguar XF, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE, #Cadillac CTS, Cadillac ELR, cadillac CT6, #Genesis, #AstonMartin, #Porsche #Panamera, #Lincoln #MKS, Lincoln #MKC, Lincoln MKZ, #LandRover Discovery Sport, #LandRover Discovery, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover, #Chevrolet Volt, Chevy #Volt, Nissan #Leaf, Kia #Soul EV, #Honda Fit EV, Chevrolet #Spark EV, Chevy Spark EV, Chevy #Bolt, Chevrolet Bolt, Toyota #RAV4 EV. Drive system: over 600 hp with technologies from endurance racing

The drive system of the Mission E is entirely new, yet it is typical Porsche, i.e. proven in motor racing. Two permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) – similar to those used in this year's Le Mans victor, the 919 hybrid – accelerate the sports car and recover braking energy. The best proof of a Porsche is 24 hours of top racing performance and a 1-2 finish. Together the two motors produce over 600 hp, and they propel the Mission E to a speed of 100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds and to 200 km/h in under twelve seconds.

In addition to their high efficiency, power density and uniform power development, they offer another advantage: unlike today's electric drive systems, they can develop their full power even after multiple accelerations at short intervals.

The need-based all-wheel drive system with Porsche Torque Vectoring – which automatically distributes torque to the individual wheels – transfers the drive system's power to the road, and all-wheel steering gives precise, sporty steering in the desired direction.

This makes the Mission E fit for the circuit race track; its lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife is under the eight-minute mark.



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Porsche Mission E
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 16, 2016, 08:33:48 pm
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EVs Can Meet Most Daily Travel Needs

Relying on a single charge, today’s electric vehicles could replace 87 percent of daily car travel in the United States and cut gasoline consumption by 60 percent. Using the 2013 Nissan Leaf as the base for their calculations, researchers at MIT analyzed driving patterns and battery capacity and found that “range anxiety” -- fear that a car’s battery will die without timely access to a charging station -- is overblown.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)


If battery technology improves as expected, electric vehicles could replace 98 percent of existing vehicles by 2020.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)


https://www.technologyreview.com/s/602174/why-range-anxiety-for-electric-cars-is-overblown/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 19, 2016, 10:15:10 pm
Deutsche Post DHL Group pushes e-mobility – 2,000 electric vans until end of the year – carbon free parcel delivery now also in Bochum

8/17/16, 2:00 PM - 

With 1,000 electric vans Deutsche Post DHL already operates the biggest electric fleet in Germany. Now in Bochum carbon-free parcel delivery was started with 24 electric StreetScooters, that are manufactured by the logistic company itself.

 
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24 electric vans are delivering parcels in downtown Bochum. Until the end of the year Deutsche Post DHL Group will operate 2,000 StreetScooters. © Deutsche Post DHL Group

Deutsche Post DHL Group has started carbon-free parcel delivery (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3) in Bochum, Germany, beginning with the deployment of 24 new StreetScooters. These electric vehicles are produced by a Group subsidiary in Aachen, Germany and custom-built according to the specific requirements of parcel delivery personnel. While carbon-free parcel delivery in Bochum is initially limited to the city center, StreetScooters will be deployed to other parts of the city as well by the end of the year. A total of 65 vehicles are expected to reduce annual carbon emissions by some 195 tonnes. They are all powered by 100 percent renewable electrictiy. In 2017 Deutsche Post DHL Group will expand its carbon-free parcel delivery to all of Bochum.

2,000 StreetScooters by the end of this year

“Along with speed and flexibility, environmental protection is a major focus area when it comes to parcel delivery. Our StreetScooters allow us to provide parcel delivery that is quieter and more environmentally friendly and thus more responsive to the interests of customers and local residents. We’ll start in Bochum and then expand to other cities as well. By the end of the year we plan to deploy over 2,000 StreetScooters –the largest e-mobility project thus far in Germany,” says Jürgen Gerdes, CEO of the Post e-Commerce -Parcel division at Deutsche Post DHL Group.

Streetscooters developed and produced in Aachen
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Screenshot from Project movie StreetScooter Aachen

State Minister of Economic Affairs Garrelt Duin: “I am pleased about this initiative for three very good reasons. First it demonstrates that an NRW-based company –Deutsche Post DHL Group –is driving innovation in the area of electro-mobility and sustainable logistics. Second, carbon-free delivery is an important contributor to cleaner cities –today in Bochum and tomorrow in other cities as well. And third, this is all made possible with the StreetScooter, a vehicle developed and producted in Aachen.”
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Thomas Eiskirch, mayor of Bochum: “I am very pleased that Deutsche Post DHL Group will be providing carbon-free parcel delivery in Bochum. This makes Bochum the largest city in Germany in which every DHL parcel will be delivered carbon free via electro-mobility. The gradual transition from diesel vehicles to electric vehicles supports us in our transition to a becoming a more climate-friendly and overall environmentally-friendly city. Soon Bochum can boast one of the largest Streetscooter fleets in Germany. Bochum is the city for putting innovative ideas into practice.”

37 charging stations in Bochum

After charging overnight at Deutsche Post DHL Group delivery bases in Bochum the StreetScooters will be loaded with parcels in the morning before departing on their daily delivery routes. By late afternoon the electric vehicles will return to their bases, where they will be charged for the next day using green electricity. In the project’s initial phase Deutsche Post DHL Group will install a total of 37 charging stations in Bochum.

Since November 2015, Deutsche Post DHL Group has also offered its GOGREEN business customers in the Ruhr region the chance to support the use of electric vehicles throughout the region. This now applies to Bochum as well: the more customers choose Deutsche Post DHL Group’s GOGREEN services to send their items, the greater the Group’s the investment in electro-mobility for regional delivery. (HCN)

Related news:


http://www.pveurope.eu/News/E-Mobility/Electric-Vehicles-To-Be-35-Per-Cent-Of-Global-New-Car-Sales-by-2040

http://www.pveurope.eu/News/E-Mobility/France-paves-way-to-tomorrow-s-energy-with-solar-road-panels

http://www.pveurope.eu/News/E-Mobility/European-Commission-s-shift-to-electrified-transport-on-the-right-track-says-Platform-for-Electro-Mobility

http://www.pveurope.eu/News/E-Mobility/Andreas-Piepenbrink-of-E3-DC-predicts-dramatic-price-decline-in-energy-storage-down-to-five-kilowatt-hours-for-1-600-euros

http://www.pveurope.eu/News/E-Mobility/Deutsche-Post-DHL-Group-pushes-e-mobility-2-000-electric-vans-until-end-of-the-year-carbon-free-parcel-delivery-now-also-in-Bochum
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 24, 2016, 08:35:24 pm
Technology News | Tue Aug 23, 2016 6:41pm EDT

Tesla touts speed and driving range with new upgraded battery
 
By Alexandria Sage and David Shepardson | SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA.O) crowned itself the maker of the world's fastest production car on Tuesday, saying a new version of its Model S all-electric sedan can accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in just 2-1/2 seconds.  :o  ;D

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said the company will offer a larger upgraded battery pack for performance versions of its Model S and X vehicles that will extend range, while also allowing for super fast acceleration.

Tesla has long laid claim to bragging rights in the highly competitive luxury car market. But Tuesday's news is unlikely to change the equation on a host of challenges the company faces, from production and finances to regulation.

The new 100 kilowatt hour battery pack means the high-end version of the Model S sedan, called the P100D, will be the world's fastest accelerating car in production, the Silicon Valley automaker said. The new battery pack is also available for the performance version of the Model X sport utility vehicle.

The Model X is already the quickest SUV ever, Tesla said. But with the 100 kWh battery pack, it said the Model X P100D -- as the new performance model is known -- will now accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-97 kph) in 2.9 seconds.

The new battery also extends the driving range of the vehicles, taking the performance version of the new Model S beyond 300 miles (482.8 km)   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca), Tesla said.


Musk said that meant a driver could now travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles in temperate weather without recharging.

"These are very profound milestones and I think will help convince people around the world that electric is the future," said Musk on a conference call with journalists.

After rising more than 2 percent before Tuesday's announcement, Tesla shares pared gains to end the day at $224.84, up less than 1 percent.

Tesla said owners who had ordered a so-called Model S P90D Ludicrous but had not yet taken delivery could upgrade to the 100 kWh pack for $10,000, while existing owners can upgrade for $20,000 because the old pack must be recycled.
 
The electric car maker is laying the groundwork for a controversial buyout of SolarCity Corp (SCTY.O), while it also prepares for next year's launch of its high profile Model 3 mass-market vehicle.

SolarCity agreed to Tesla's $2.6 billion offer to buy the solar panel installer earlier this month, clearing one obstacle toward Musk's ambitious goal of creating a carbon-free energy and transportation company.

A filing on Tuesday showed that Musk is buying over half of a $124 million bond offer by SolarCity. It appeared to be the first time the billionaire entrepreneur has directly purchased the so-called "solar bonds" although SpaceX, his rocket and space transport services company, has bought them in the past.
 
In May, Tesla said it was stepping up production plans for its upcoming Model 3 mass-market sedan and would build a total of 500,000 all-electric vehicles in 2018, two years ahead of schedule, but it warned that spending will ramp up as well.

Model S and X vehicles with the upgraded batteries will help fund the more affordable Model 3 still in development, Musk said. The performance versions of the S and X without the new battery currently start at $108,000 and $115,500, respectively.

"Of course this is an expensive car. But it's very important to bear in mind that is what it's paying for, the Model 3," Musk said.

Tesla has been under investigation from U.S. safety regulators following a fatal crash in Florida earlier this year involving its drive-assistance feature known as Autopilot.

In his comments to reporters, Musk said a software update of the feature is nearing completion, adding that it will result in "material improvements in the autonomy of the car."

Tesla acknowledged that the LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder with gasoline engines were faster than its new high-end S and X models. But Musk said those were both million-dollar, two-seater specialty cars that cannot be purchased new today.


(Reporting by Alexandria Sage and David Shepardson; Additional reporting by Noel Randewich; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Tom Brown)


http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-product-idUSKCN10Y1R2
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 29, 2016, 02:45:58 pm
If Tesla Model 3 Delivers, “Gas Vehicles Are History,” Gasoline & Automotive Services Dealers Of America Exec Says

August 29th, 2016 by Zachary Shahan

SNIPPET:  ;D

No doubt about it, many of us EV enthusiasts have been blown away by the Tesla Model 3 and believe it’s the car that is really going to break the gasoline auto industry’s back. But we’re just EV enthusiasts, right? Treehuggers, tech heads, climate alarmists, and people obsessed with breathing clean air — that’s who we are, right?

Okay, we can throw in gearheads now too, since electric cars absolutely crush gasmobiles in acceleration and many a gearhead is now in love with them. And I guess we can throw in anybody who loves scaring the crap out of their passengers as they skillfully effortlessly step on the pedal without notice and with full force.

But, again, this is still just a niche portion of society. Maybe we’re all just crazy enthusiasts and don’t have a clue what the mass market wants.

In a new Wall Street Journal article, however, a striking quotation jumped out at CleanTechnica reader Karl Graves, who highlighted it and passed it on to me. Maybe it didn’t come from Grandma Gretchen, but it did come from the executive director of Gasoline & Automotive Services Dealers of America, Mike Fox. Here’s the beauty (which is a mix of paraphrasing from author Chris Mims and the straight words of Mike Fox):

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“If Tesla can deliver on its current promises with the Model 3, says Mr. Fox, ‘gas vehicles are history—it’s horse and buggy days.’ "

Wowza. That’s one of the most “Tesla fanboy-ish” statements I’ve seen … and it’s from the executive director of Gasoline & Automotive Services Dealers of America!

Of course, auto industry execs must already know this (otherwise, they are in extreme denial), and they must be thinking more and more that Tesla is set to deliver (http://cleantechnica.com/2016/08/29/tesla-battery-improvements-tesla-model-3-randy-carlson-dives/).
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http://cleantechnica.com/2016/08/29/tesla-model-3-delivers-gas-vehicles-history-gasoline-automotive-services-dealers-america-exec-says/

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 13, 2016, 04:59:27 pm
The 'Tesla of buses' just made a big move to eliminate diesel buses forever  ;D

Danielle Muoio

 
 Sep. 12, 2016, 12:24 PM 

 
 
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Chances are, you haven't heard of Proterra.

The Silicon Valley-based start-up has one focus: to eliminate the need for a diesel bus, forever. It's something the company has been working quietly on since 2004, and has made moderate progress since. It sold its first three, all-electric buses in 2009, ramping up sales marginally throughout the years since. 

Proterra started hitting its stride a bit in 2015 when it sold 62 buses across 12 different transit agencies. But with a nominal range of 146 miles, a mark below many electric cars, widespread adoption hasn't been feasible.

"The first generation of the long-range vehicles we brought out wasn’t good enough for the market," Matt Horton, Proterra's vice president of sales, told Business Insider. "It just couldn’t do all of the routes out there, and frankly, there aren’t any electric buses out there that can today."

But Proterra unveiled a new version of its bus Monday it says is finally good enough for the market: a newly designed all-electric bus that can operate a route for an entire 18 hours — the same as a diesel bus.

Challenging Tesla's range

Proterra's Catalyst E2 is 40-foot long bus with a range of 350 miles under typical test track conditions. That's a big deal, considering Tesla only recently announced a battery upgrade for its Model S and Model X Ludicrous options that can achieve 315 miles of range — making it the first electric car on the market to exceed 300 miles of range.

To get that kind of range, Proterra worked on improving its battery tech and designing a bus that can accommodate the extra weight put on batteries for two-and-a-half years. 

"If you take a traditional steel bus and just start dumping batteries on it, that bus is going to get really heavy really quick," Horton said of the decision to design a new bus entirely from scratch.

The new bus body is made of a carbon fiber composite, allowing it to remain lightweight, but durable. Proterra, which makes its own batteries in its Silicon Valley office, improved energy storage and put most of the batteries "underneath the body of the bus so it helps us keep it very, very low center of gravity," Horton explained.

That innovation has resulted in a bus that fits 77 passengers and can pack 660 kWh of energy to drive 350 miles on a single charge. On a closed track, which doesn't mimick the difficulty of urban driving, a Proterra bus with just a 440 kWh battery achieved 600 miles on a single charge.

But ranges are tricky to talk about, especially when it comes to buses, because range is affected by a variety of factors like constant braking, temperature, and the twists and turns of city streets. That's why Horton is sure to note that a 600-mile range isn't achievable in a route setting. However, the battery tech is good enough for the bus to run the full 18 hours transit operators need, the compamny said. 

At night, the bus can get topped up using a typical charging station.

 
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Replacing all diesel buses

The Proterra bus will be fully functional soon, with the first deliveries arriving in Foothill Transit in California in early 2017.

Horton said the start-up has customers in 15 states across the country and that it's pre-sold over 300 buses to-date. By the end of 2017, all of the buses will be fully operational.

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"This is the first time that an electric vehicle has been brought to market that, on a truly no compromise basis, is going to replace all the fossil fuel vehicles in its category ",   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)
Horton said.
 

SEE ALSO: http://www.businessinsider.com/nikola-motor-reveals-hydrogen-truck-plans-2016-8 »

http://www.businessinsider.com/proterra-unveils-electric-bus-with-350-mile-range-2016-9
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 16, 2016, 01:58:06 pm
Sep. 16, 2016 08:30AM EST

General Motors Commits to Run on 100% Renewables by 2050

By Climate Nexus

General Motors committed to power its operations in 59 countries with 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

The Detroit-based carmaker, whose total electricity demand for operations was nine terawatt hours last year, said it saves $5 million annually from renewable energy use. Earlier this week, GM revealed that its 2017 Chevy Bolt EV has a range of 238 miles per charge, outpacing Tesla's Model 3 by 10 percent.

http://www.ecowatch.com/general-motors-renewable-energy-2006512643.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 21, 2016, 09:02:31 pm
Tue Sep 20, 2016 | 8:48am EDT

Poland aims to have 1 million electric cars on its roads by 2025

Poland aims to have 1 million electric cars on its roads by 2025 as it seeks to cut carbon emissions from transport and will offer tax and other incentives, the energy ministry said on Tuesday.

The country is one of the biggest polluters in Europe as it has maintained coal-fuelled power stations as its major source of energy. Some Polish towns, especially in the south, also choke in smog due to traffic fumes and coal burning in homes.

"The project will contribute to improving the environment in our country," deputy energy minister Michal Kurtyka told a news conference.

The ministry said that by 2018 it wants to introduce new laws that would regulate the development of electric cars, launch special funds to help start production and create the prototypes of Polish electric cars.

Last week Poland's four biggest power producers - PGE, Tauron, Enea and Energa - said they plan to set up a company, ElectroMobilityPoland, to promote the use of electric cars although it is unclear whether they would actually make the cars.
 
"We would like this technological breakthrough to take place to the advantage of Polish entrepreneurs," Kurtyka said.

There are few electric cars in use in Poland currently. To promote their use the energy ministry said it planned to introduce tax relief for electric car owners as well as subsidies for the first 100,000 cars.
 
Germany and some other European countries have introduced electric car discount schemes to promote sales.

Poland's plan is also a response to the country's issues with power production at night. Big power stations cannot be switched off during the night, when demand is much lower than during daytime hours, so the electricity produced at night is wasted.
 
Encouraging electric cars owners to charge their vehicles at night would boost demand.

"The aim is to switch the tariffs system so that this night valley could become a source of energy for electric cars," Kurtyka said.

Poland's ruling conservative Law and Justice party promotes coal as the basic source of energy and has taken action to boost demand for coal, which it has in excess, to help its troubled mining firms.

Volkswagen, General Motors' Opel unit and Fiat all produce vehicles in Poland. (Reporting by Agnieszka Barteczko; Editing by Susan Fenton)

http://www.reuters.com/article/poland-autos-idUSL8N1BW1SU
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 23, 2016, 01:47:05 pm
Beautiful classic VW Beetle converted to 100% electric

https://youtu.be/fXsQGWWz3Is

http://www.treehugger.com/cars/beautiful-classic-vw-beetle-converted-100-electric.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 26, 2016, 05:41:22 pm
Volkswagen electric vehicle shown in new design sketches

Volkswagen has released new pictures of its first electric-only model ahead of its full reveal at the Paris motor show next week

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http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-paris-motor-show/volkswagen-electric-vehicle-shown-new-design-sketches

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 04, 2016, 07:11:38 pm
BMW Set to Roll Out Electric Mini, X3 to Counter Mercedes Push
by
Elisabeth Behrmann


CEO Krueger says electric models will be ‘competitive’
 
While rivals stuck in ‘phase one,’ BMW entering ‘phase two’

 
September 30, 2016 — 10:11 AM EDT Updated on September 30, 2016 — 10:11 AM EDT

SNIPPET:

BMW AG will roll out the first battery-powered model of its urban Mini brand as part of a broader push to make electric cars more mainstream and counter ambitious plans from rivals.

The new Mini is set to hit the market in 2019 and will be followed in 2020 by a battery-powered version of the BMW X3 sport utility vehicle, Chief Executive Officer Harald Krueger said Friday in an interview. The variant of the popular X3 would push into the heart of BMW’s portfolio, signaling the company sees the technology as ready for the mainstream after bundling previous green-car offerings under the “i” subbrand. Both new electric models would have “competitive” driving ranges and  prices, Krueger said.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-30/bmw-set-to-roll-out-electric-mini-x3-to-counter-mercedes-push
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 10, 2016, 06:28:07 pm
No Combustion-Engine Cars Sold in Germany After 2030, Parliament Says  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fza4.gif&hash=2db0a6001703f4089cb64dc38159bb3d467e1bff)

Dan Zukowski

On Jan. 29, 1886, Carl Benz—who had invented the first stationary gasoline engine seven years earlier—patented a "vehicle powered by a gas engine," which he had built in Mannheim, Germany. By 2030, the country may ban his invention. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)


The world's first automobile, invented in 1886. Mercedes-Benz (picture at article link)

Germany's Bundesrat, its upper house of parliament, passed a bipartisan resolution calling for a ban on sales of new vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, which includes both gasoline and diesel.

"If the Paris agreement to curb climate-warming emissions is to be taken seriously, no new combustion engine cars should be allowed on roads after 2030," weekly news magazine Der Spiegel quoted Green Party lawmaker Oliver Krischer as saying.

The shockwaves from this action, reported over the weekend, haven't quite hit the global auto industry or German manufacturers just yet. Germany has one of the largest automotive industries in the world, and it is the biggest industrial sector in Germany. Automobile manufacturing and related businesses employ 774,900 German workers and account for one-fifth of German industry revenue.

The country is also Europe's top automobile market, and U.S.-based manufacturers do big business there as well. General Motors sold 244,000 vehicles in Germany in 2015, while Ford is on track to sell 280,000 vehicles this year. The Ford Mustang is the most popular sports car in Germany. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles sold 90,000 vehicles there last year, with its U.S.-built Jeep brand growing strongly.

The company that Carl Benz started, today's Mercedes-Benz, is investing $1.1 billion in battery production and plans to launch 10 new electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025. The company says that every model series will be electrified. BMW is expanding its EV lineup, while Volkswagen—reeling from its diesel emissions scandal—announced that it plans to sell three million electric cars by 2025. At the current 2016 Paris Auto Show, virtually every major auto manufacturer is showcasing new electric or hybrid vehicles.

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The Bundesrat resolution would require only electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2030, and Germany's action is likely to precipitate wider European Union policy.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

"We're ready for the launch of an electric product offensive that will cover all vehicle segments, from the compact to the luxury class," said Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche at the opening of the Paris Auto Show in September. Daimler is the parent company of Mercedes-Benz. The company that invented the automobile now needs to reinvent itself.

http://www.ecowatch.com/germany-bans-combustion-engine-cars-2037788435.html

Agelbert NOTE: A fossil fueler (Rick Allen) weighs in with typical ad hominem mockery and derision. An intelligent commenter (Werner Rhein) takes him apart with logic and facts, as well as warning him about the consequences of clinging to the old unsustainable economic paradigm.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_6348.gif&hash=9504ceda802b0d93a18efc33727d5044073ea428)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)
 
Rick Allen ·(https://smileyshack.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/stupid-im-with-arrow-left.gif) Business Man at Cheese Industries
Stupid on every account.....A new book on how to kill your economy should be released soon by the German government. It will cover important topics like 1. Allow rampant immigration to occur to shortchange your citizens of jobs that pay. 2. Kill off the automobile industry. 3. Be a part of the stupid European Union.

I look forward to the revolution by your workers to revoke by force the stupid acts of your government.
Werner Rhein ·  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.123rf.com%2F400wm%2F400%2F400%2Fyayayoy%2Fyayayoy1106%2Fyayayoy110600019%2F9735563-smiling-sun-showing-thumb-up.jpg&hash=09b45642ec6d7943d30b5b87548676e3ee7dbe3d) Proprietor at Sourdough Plumbing & Hot Water Heating
I see only one stupid thing here and that is Rick Allen.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)

The same industries that build gas guzzlers will be building electric cars. Renewable alternative energy installation and maintenance employs 5 to 15 times more people per $ invested than the fossil fuel industry ever did.

Rick, you should be careful so you wouldn't be put on the guillotines.

 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 10, 2016, 06:56:23 pm
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10 Oct 2016 | Sören Amelang
   
German states - New cars in EU should be emission-free by 2030

German federal states want to ensure that the sale of new diesel and petrol cars in the European Union ends by 2030, in order to protect the climate. The surprising cross-party initiative in the upper house of parliament (Bundesrat), which experts consider highly ambitious, adds fuel to the simmering debate about the timing of a conventional car phase-out.

In the Bundesrat resolution, Germany’s sixteen states asked the EU Commission to evaluate whether member countries’ existing tax and fee practices effectively promote emission-free mobility. The goal is that “only emission-free cars are registered in the [European] Union by 2030 at the latest.”

The Bundesrat resolution is part of the “European strategy for low-emission mobility”, an initiative the Commission started after the Paris Climate Agreement. Germany ratified the Paris Agreement in late September.

The Bundesrat voted on the resolution on 23 September. It has no immediate legislative effect. The decision passed largely unnoticed in the German media until the weekly news magazine Der Spiegel wrote about it over the weekend.

The resolution passed the Bundesrat with a majority, which means that it was supported by state governments run by Social Democrats and rival Christian Democrats alike.

Germany's shift to renewable energy ­– dubbed the Energiewende – has made significant headway in the power sector, but there has been very slow progress in transport, where CO2 emissions have stayed essentially flat over the past 25 years (For background, read the CLEW dossier The energy transition and Germany’s transport sector.) Experts hope the spread of e-cars will finally cut the sector's high and persistent emissions.


Nearly emission-free mobility by 2050  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bativert.ma%2Fimages%2Fimage3.jpg&hash=7c7c27d838504cb1d5c5a4c1efac44e790a39265)

The Bundesrat resolution also says: “Because not all [industry] sectors can become entirely greenhouse-gas emission-free by 2050, we explicitly support the target to achieve nearly emission-free mobility within the EU by 2050.”

The head of the German car industry association (VDA), Matthias Wissmann, told Süddeutsche Zeitung neither the German government nor the EU commission asked for a ban on conventional engines by 2030. He added that the Bundesrat only addressed the issue of harmonising mobility-related taxes in the EU. "It's absurd to conclude that German states or the Bundesrat demand a ban on the combustion engine in concrete political terms."

Many experts believe emission-free mobility by 2050 is only achievable if transport is powered by renewable electricity. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)  Because of cars’ long life spans, this implies registrations of combustion engine vehicles will have to be phased out much earlier.  ;D

State Secretary in the energy ministry, Rainer Baake has repeatedly said this year that he believes Germany must stop registering fossil-fuelled cars by 2030 because the expected serviceable life of a vehicle is around 20 years. 

Electric cars do not emit CO2 locally, but their operation is only climate-neutral if powered by renewable electricity.
Germany aims to increase the share of renewables in power consumption from around a third today to 50 percent by 2030.

The Green Party’s executive has proposed for its November party conference that from 2030, no newly registered cars should be diesel or petrol-fuelled. The party argues that a “transport transition” is also in the interest of the car industry, which “only stands a chance if it develops clean and quiet cars that no longer emit CO2.” (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9) Both Social Democrats (https://smileyshack.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/stupid-im-with-arrow-left.gif) and Conservatives (https://smileyshack.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/stupid-im-with-arrow-left.gif) criticised the motion.

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche will be a guest speaker at the party conference and will talk about climate and transport policy, to the dismay of some party representatives.


Ambitious deadline

In a commentary on the Bundesrat resolution, Christoph Stockburger argues in Spiegel Online that an official ban on combustion engines would be a stroke of luck for the industry, because it would bring planning security. “If the end of combustion engines becomes law, the carmakers know that investments in alternative engines will definitely pay off.”

Industry experts consider the timing suggested by the Bundesrat as very ambitious. Business consultancy pwc estimates that by 2030, only around a third of all new vehicles in Europe will be fully electric. A majority of new cars will still sport a combustion engine, but most of these will be hybrid vehicles, according to pwc.

So far, the uptake of electric mobility in Germany has been very slow. E-cars’ share of new registrations remains below one percent, despite a buyers’ premium introduced in the spring.  :(

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The Norwegian government has discussed banning the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles as early as 2025.

The German carmakers BMW, Daimler and VW all have announced plans this year to accelerate their plans on e-mobility in the past months – see the CLEW factsheets Early e-car starter BMW plans new mobility sprint, Reluctant Daimler plans “radical” push into new mobility world, and Dieselgate forces VW to embrace green mobility. Daimler and VW showcased their first prototypes developed exclusively for electric propulsion at the Paris Car Show.

Please Note: The Clean Energy Wire will publish a dossier on the prospects for German car makers in a renewable mobility future in the coming days.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F8.gif&hash=c1d98e606d7f558df4040f88e7997b3e11e9448c)

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https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-states-new-cars-eu-should-be-emission-free-2030
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 11, 2016, 08:41:59 pm
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tageszeitung / Federal Environment Agency (UBA)

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Germany’s Federal Environment Agency (UBA) suggests a binding quota of e-car sales for car manufacturers to ensure the transport sector contributes to climate protection. “German carmakers do not want to leave the combustion engine. In the short term, they can earn more profits with it […] but in the long term, they slumber away the future,” said Martin Schmied, head of transport at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), in an interview with tageszeitung.

“It’s good that we now talk about the end of the combustion engine, but this discussion must translate into actions in the short term.The UBA provides federal bodies such as the Ministry of the Environment with policy advice.

http://www.taz.de/%215343572/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 14, 2016, 06:45:35 pm
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Posted on Oct 13, 2016

By Terry Macalister / Climate News Network

The traditional car industry has gradually been increasing its output of pure electric and hybrid diesel/electric models, but in small numbers. (Windell Oskay via Flickr) (picture at article link)

LONDON—Major investors have warned the automotive industry it needs to accelerate its readiness for a low-carbon world if it is to retain their support and prosper.

Vehicle makers must put climate change specialists on their boards, engage better with policy-makers, and invest more heavily in low-emission cars, says a network of 250 global investors with assets of more than $24trillion.

The demands come in a new report, Investor Expectations of Automotive Companies, published this week by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC).

“Long-term investors want to ensure that automotive companies are prepared for the challenges stemming from climate change, new technologies, changing policies and shifts in demand caused by global trends,” says Dr Hans-Christoph Hirt, co-head of investment house Hermes EOS, a member of the IGCC.
 
“Investors expect the industry to embark upon a smoother route to future prosperity by developing and implementing long-term business strategies that are resilient to climate change and resulting regulatory shifts.”

Sustainable returns

Chris Davis, senior programme director of the Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk, another IIGCC member, agrees. “A growing number of institutional investors recognise that climate change will impact their holdings, portfolios, and asset values in the short and long-term,” he says.

“To achieve sustainable returns for clients and beneficiaries, investors in the automotive sector must engage to ensure companies are prepared to thrive in a carbon-constrained environment and support robust policy action sufficient to drive the transition to clean vehicles.”

The traditional car industry has gradually been increasing its output of pure electric and hybrid diesel/electric models, but in small numbers. It has failed to shrug off its image as a foot-dragger in the fight against climate change—similar to the way most big oil companies are seen.

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“Investors in the automotive sector must engage
 to ensure companies are prepared to thrive in
 a carbon-constrained environment.”

The recent Volkswagen emissions scandal, in which the German car manufacturer used “cheat devices” that underplayed pollution on its cars, has further tarnished the industry’s image over the last 12 months. And critics have long claimed that few vehicles live up to the fuel consumption levels claimed of them.

Making sure the industry has “closed the gap between real world and emissions testing” is highlighted by the IIGCC as one of the key issue that must be fixed.

But the finance houses also want car and truck makers to set more meaningful targets and metrics to reduce greenhouse gases in their own supply chain. And car companies need to engage more meaningfully with international policy-makers and their own investors on climate change.

Big investors point out that large car companies face serious threats inside their own sector from innovators such as the California-based automaker Tesla, evangelists for climate change and producers of low-carbon electric vehicles.


Climate agreement

And the finance houses say the move towards driverless vehicles, being pioneered by the likes of Google, poses a threat of even more severe potential new competition for the traditional car firms.

Last year’s Paris climate change agreement has increased the urgency for the big manufacturers such as Ford, VW and Toyota to move more quickly, the report warns.

They point to a recent study by the Moody’s credit agency that highlighted the potential dangers of tighter regulations for vehicles.

And the new IIGCC report warns that the automotive industry is already exposed to “a plethora of CO2 and pollutant emission reduction targets in all major markets”.

It says that tougher vehicle standards have already been implemented or are on their way in Australia, Brazil, China and India, as well as the US and Europe.

And it stresses that governments are increasingly incentivising the use of electric vehicles in countries such as Norway and Holland.

Terry Macalister, an award-winning journalist and author of a book on the Arctic, is former energy editor of The Guardian newspaper.

http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/investors_tell_auto_industry_to_move_to_low_carbon_or_else_20161013
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 15, 2016, 03:00:49 pm
10/14/2016 03:21 PM     
2016 Has Been A Great Year for Electric Cars   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183515.bmp&hash=4a3ad9d0a78a7e161f53ddd84f568082a5b0d2ad)   

SustainableBusiness.com News

By the end of this year 2.1 million plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) will be on the world's roads, a turning point according to industry experts.

It better be because the latest research shows that our only chance to keep global temperatures from rising more than 1.5°C is for electric vehicles to completely replace combustion engines by 2035, says NewClimate Institute research. Half of all cars have to be zero emissions by 2050 to stay below 2°C , they say.


Writing On the Wall   

By the mid-2020s, EVs are expected to hit their stride, becoming cheaper than conventional cars in most countries without subsidies.  With an average price under $22,000, EVs will reach 35% of global new car sales by 2040, says Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

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Tesla Gigafactory

China is currently the largest market for electric cars, followed by the EU and then the US (both with about 500,000 cars on the road). Norway is the world leader where 23% of cars sold are electric, followed by the Netherlands, where EVs have a 10% market share, according to the International Energy Agency. Both countries are working on policies for all new cars to be electric by 2025. 

This week, Germany's Bundesrat (federal council) passed a resolution calling for an end to sales of new fossil vehicles by 2030, when only new cars that run on electricity or hydrogen would be allowed. And they want the ban to extend to the entire EU. 
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In April, India's Road Minister said the country will be the first "100% electric vehicle nation" by 2030.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clipartbest.com%2Fcliparts%2Fxig%2Fojx%2Fxigojx6KT.png&hash=6706182c9f1427099a77e10d1758e61d9cadb701)
 

So, the writing could be on the wall.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)

For China, EV manufacturing is a way to reduce pollution and to become a world leader in auto manufacturing by leapfrogging over conventional vehicles where it holds little market share.   

Most important for the transition to EVs are rapidly falling prices for batteries - already 65% cheaper since 2010 and dropping 20% a year - and widespread access to charging stations. 

The Nissan Leaf is the most popular EV, followed by the Tesla Model S, then Chinese firms BYD and Qin, and then GM's Chevy Volt, according to EV Volumes.

 As for the major US auto manufacturers, they are investing in EVs, but they are selling so many gas guzzlers that they are trying to negotiate down the fuel economy standards they agreed to when President Obama bailed them out. 

"Given changes in the market landscape, it will be a daunting challenge to meet the very aggressive requirements of the 2022-2025 federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas rule," says the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. "Absent a vigorous commitment to focus on marketplace realities, excessive regulatory costs could impact both consumers and the employees who produce these vehicles."   

They make much bigger profits on gas guzzlers and that's where their focus is, not on selling EVs  >:(. Many dealers don't even have an EV on the lot and many salespeople don't discuss federal and state tax incentives that are available, according to Rev Up EVs, a study on the US EV shopping experience. 


Policy Changes in US


 In August, the EPA and Department of Transportation finalized the second phase of fuel economy standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses.

 These worst of the worst gas guzzlers get about 6 miles/ gallon, but by model year 2018, they will get 10-20% more. This next phase requires another 30% leap during model years 2021-2027.

Trucks and buses consume 25% of all the fuel used in the US even though they account for 7% of the vehicles on the road, according to Union of Concerned Scientists. 

As for cars and light trucks, the fleet average must be 35.5 mpg by 2016 (which automakers are meeting) and 54.5 mpg by 2025. Automakers can't meet 2025 standards without selling lots of EVs.

In July, the White House announced up to $4.5 billion in loan guarantees to build out a national EV charging infrastructure. Plans include developing EV "charging corridors" across the country and research to develop extremely fast charging technology.  The Department of Energy also awards grants for development of advanced vehicles, such as electric trucks, buses and ferries, all of which are in varying stages of rollout.

There are now 16,000 charging stations across the US, all built since President Obama took office. California and nine other states require 15% of car sales to be zero emissions by 2025. In June, US EV sales reached 1% of all new car sales. 

Transportation is responsible for 27% of US greenhouse gas emissions.  >:(  

"By mid-century, the practice of someone primarily driving himself or herself around town in a gasoline car will be as unusual as traveling by horse and buggy is today," says John Gartner at Navigant Research. "Instead, the combination and intersection of autonomous, shared, connected, and electric vehicle technologies will contribute to the gradual reduction of the number of cars on the road beginning in the 2030s that is already prompting automakers to expand to a variety of new mobility as a service business models."

Ubiquitous Koch Bros    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191329.bmp&hash=4764bfbe6bb0e11ca61102efa97a932a824f47e0) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fpirates5B15D_th.gif&hash=32438e1ed2c4d1823d4ed2a193286525c840a605) There to "Save" Fossil Fuels   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F126fs2277341.gif&hash=1a8375f11d76a653bcb48e30eaa7b652175f029d)

The Koch Bros are behind a new PR campaign for fossil fuels, "Fueling U.S. Forward," which launched in August with a goal to spend $10 million a year.

 They want to "rebrand" fossil fuels as the best choice for Americans (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_2932.gif&hash=0eaec4791a5825821998245e7fcd7744b56557fe) and to convince them that electric vehicles are just big government forcing subsidies onto taxpayers (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_2932.gif&hash=0eaec4791a5825821998245e7fcd7744b56557fe)... as they've been doing on renewable energy.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fugly004.gif&hash=c56db4280057389afd154a1cb4057410151579c8)

 They point to how cheap gas is, forgetting to mention that it wasn't long ago that it cost over $4 a gallon. If we want to help people with lower incomes, they say, we should jettison clean energy and focus on coal, gas and oil.

Lobbyist and former head of the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers, Charlie Drevna, is heading the effort.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fmocantina.gif&hash=d013c741bcf9a78776eec19c2c3aac449c35d75c)

DeSmog has launched a counter-website to expose the individuals, organizations and tactics behind these senseless attacks on electric vehicles and renewable energy.   

The Koch brothers pulled their strings behind the scenes until Greenpeace exposed them in 2010 for secretly spending over $88 million to deliberately confuse people about the scientific reality of climate change. 


Read, Global EV Outlook 2016 by the International Energy Agency:
Website: www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/Global_EV_Outlook_2016.pdf

http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/26678
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 29, 2016, 10:13:46 pm
Global Energy News | Thu Oct 27, 2016 | 7:27am EDT

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By Jessica Jaganathan and Seng Li Peng | SINGAPORE

New Zealand aims to double its electric vehicle fleet every year through to 2021 to reduce high-cost oil product imports, the country's Minister of Energy and Resources told Reuters.

The Asia-Pacific country spends NZ$9 billion to NZ$11 billion (US$6 billion to US$8 billion) on imports of petroleum, made up mostly of gasoline, against earnings of NZ$2 billion to NZ$2.5 billion from crude oil exports, said Simon Bridges, who is also the Minister of Transport.

"The prospect of going from imported fossil fuels, which cost the country a lot of money, to homegrown clean, green energy is incredibly tantalizing," Bridges said, speaking on the sidelines of Singapore International Energy Week, an annual industry conference.

"We have a target of doubling our electric vehicles every year to 2021 ... effectively from nothing to over 2000 today," said Bridges, adding that despite an increase in distances driven, no significant hike in petroleum demand was expected.

New Zealand also has a target of having 90 percent of its electricity produced from renewable energy such as wind and geothermal sources by 2025, up from 83 percent currently.
 
The country, with a population size of over 4 million, is also looking to market its untapped oil and gas reserves, Bridges said.

It is looking to offer a new block for petroleum exploration, which includes over 500,000 square kilometers of onshore and offshore acreage. The final block offer will be announced in March, next year, he said.
 
"We have got one mature basin in New Zealand called Taranaki and all of the exports out of the NZ$2.5 billion per annum has been great, but there are 17 other basins around New Zealand and we know they're prospective," he said.

Still, with the drop in oil prices - still less than 50 percent of mid-2014 values - drilling has come to a halt.

"We've got no drilling this summer       (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)... New Zealand isn't changing course when it comes to oil and gas exploration and production. We think it's good for our economy, but it's also the world's transition to low carbon economy," said Bridges.
 
Any natural gas found would also be a great boost to the Asia-Pacific region, he said.

New Zealand has one refinery which supplies 70 percent of the domestic market's petrol, 84 percent of the diesel, 83 percent of the jet fuel and 100 percent of the fuel oil, said New Zealand Refinery Company's website.


(Reporting by Jessica Jaganathan and Seng Li Peng; Editing by Tom Hogue)

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-newzealand-oil-idUSKCN12R1HX
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 06, 2016, 10:50:46 pm
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November 5, 2016 by Tom Krisher
 
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A battery is lifted into place for installation in the Chevrolet Bolt EV at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Orion Township, Mich. The Chevrolet Bolt can go more than 200 miles on battery power and will cost less than the average new vehicle in the U.S. But it's unclear whether the car can do much to shift America from gasoline to electricity in an era of $2 prices at the pump. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

It can go more than 200 miles on battery power and it costs less than the average new vehicle in the U.S. But in an era of $2 per gallon gasoline, the Chevrolet Bolt probably won't do a whole lot to shift America from gasoline to electricity.


General Motors has started making Bolt hatchbacks on a slow assembly line at a factory in Orion Township, Michigan, north of Detroit.

The cars, starting at $37,495 before a $7,500 federal tax credit, will go on sale in California and Oregon before the end of the year, and will spread to the rest of the country next year. The average sales price of a new vehicle in the U.S. is about $34,000, according to Kelley Blue Book.

Analysts say the Bolt's 238-mile range on a single charge, plus a net price of around $30,000, should make it an attractive alternative to cars with internal-combustion engines. While they expect the Bolt to incrementally add to the number of electric cars now on the road, they don't expect a seismic shift to electricity yet.

The Bolt's range more than covers the average daily round-trip commute of about 40 miles in the U.S., and that should give comfort to those who fear running out of power, said Stephanie Brinley, an auto industry analyst for IHS Markit. But there's always the late night at work and the early meeting the next morning without enough charging time, or the night you forget to plug the car in. Those are tough adjustments for Americans, she said.

"We're trained to believe that wherever we go, we get can get the fuel that we need. With electricity you need to plan that out a little bit more," Brinley said.

IHS predicts that GM will sell just under 30,000 Bolts in the first year, which won't add much to the roughly 235,000 electrics now on U.S. roads. Brinley says there will be small growth as more companies such as Tesla Motors roll out affordable electric vehicles with range over 200 miles. Last year about 100,000 EVs were sold in the U.S., and IHS predicts 300,000 annual sales by 2020 and 400,000 by 2025.

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Yves Dontigny, plant launch manager at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant, points out a feature on the drive train before its installation into the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Orion Township, Mich. The Chevrolet Bolt can go more than 200 miles on battery power and will cost less than the average new vehicle in the U.S. But it's unclear whether the car can do much to shift America from gasoline to electricity in an era of $2 prices at the pump. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Still, Chevrolet believes the Bolt is a game-changer.(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)  "It becomes just a mainstream vehicle choice," said Darin Gesse, the Bolt's product manager.

GM, he said, set out to make the range about equal to a half-tank of fuel in a gas-powered car. With a half-tank of gas, most people don't worry that they have to refuel for a while and are comfortable driving, he said.   

In a quick drive Friday on roads near GM's technical center north of Detroit, the car accelerated quickly when compared to a gas car. GM says it goes from zero to 60 mph in about 6.5 seconds, which is faster than many muscle cars from the '70s and '80s. The handling was tight with very little body roll, yet the ride was smooth and quiet.

GM beat rival Tesla to market with a long-range affordable electric car by at least a year. Tesla plans to start delivering its 200-mile, $35,000 (before tax credits) Model 3 in the second half of next year, and it had 373,000 deposits as of May.

The carmaker hasn't revealed exactly when the first customer will get a Bolt. Chevrolet didn't take advance reservations but says there's been strong interest at its dealerships.

Not all of GM's 3,000 dealers nationwide will be certified to sell and service the Bolt, although the company isn't sure how many yet. Around 2,000 can service the Bolt's plug-in cousin, the Volt.

GM says that should be a big advantage over Tesla, which doesn't have service centers in every state.

http://phys.org/news/2016-11-gm-mile-electric-chevrolet.html#jCp
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 07, 2016, 12:53:09 pm
GM starts producing 200-mile electric Chevrolet Bolt      (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)

November 5, 2016 by Tom Krisher
 
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A battery is lifted into place for installation in the Chevrolet Bolt EV at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Orion Township, Mich. The Chevrolet Bolt can go more than 200 miles on battery power and will cost less than the average new vehicle in the U.S. But it's unclear whether the car can do much to shift America from gasoline to electricity in an era of $2 prices at the pump. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

http://phys.org/news/2016-11-gm-mile-electric-chevrolet.html#jCp


Been keeping my eye on his one. Looks like an improvement.


(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)  If you buy one, please feel free to publish a full report on your experience with it on this channel.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fballoons.gif&hash=a64bb5ff3e76c3e11999996c460fa02de1ee10f7)

I am addicted to good news, even if I publish a lot of bad news due to my being a member in good standing of the reality based community.   8)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 08, 2016, 02:40:55 pm
BAE Systems delivers 7,000th hybrid-electric system for buses  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)

Posted on November 7, 2016

BAE Systems celebrated its 7,000th delivery of a series hybrid-electric system for buses by meeting orders for Canada’s Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) in Quebec. The delivery marks a major milestone towards greater vehicle electrification of the transit bus market.

Global demand for hybrid-electric and fully-electric transit solutions is increasing as more legislation is passed setting clean air regulations and transit agencies continue to establish goals for greener fleets. RTC in Quebec has, for instance, a goal to operate a fully-electric fleet and is using hybrid technology as a bridge to all-electric buses. In order to help RTC reach its goal, the 7,000th system was delivered to manufacturer Nova Bus to meet RTC bus orders.

“The trend toward increased use of hybrid technology in cities and states around the world has been bolstered by political action,” said Bob Lamanna, director, global transit accounts, at BAE Systems. “Transit agencies are seeking more electric transit solutions, and our hybrid technology is a proven, viable option to help these organizations reduce their carbon footprint.”

RELATED: MBTA's new buses include BAE's propulsion system

To date, RTC has received more than 50 40-foot and 60-foot articulated buses powered by BAE Systems’ electric power and drive systems, and it is continuing to receive hybrid-electric powered buses to help reach its clean air goals. RTC and many heavily populated cities use the longer, 60-foot articulated bus, which joins an extra 20-foot section to a 40-foot bus, to accommodate more passengers during peak periods. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)

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The company’s Series-E system is configured to power buses with hybrid-electric power, and the same system components can also be configured to drive on pure-electric power by adding more batteries and removing the diesel engine    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca). The Series-E system enables transit agencies, as well as maintenance and training staff, to transition to electric systems from their known mechanical systems and diesel power.

With 7,000 HybriDrive propulsion systems operating around the world, more than 1 billion passengers are helping to save 15 million gallons of fuel each year while eliminating 160,000 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fearthhug.gif&hash=3abcf70466f34337f2d702ebd9e02c650d5c4c20)


http://www.metro-magazine.com/sustainability/news/717531/bae-systems-delivers-7-000th-hybrid-electric-system-for-buses
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 23, 2016, 06:38:53 pm
Ready to Buy an EV? Here's How to Save Big (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b)

Sierra Club

http://www.ecowatch.com/buy-electric-vehicles-2157633070.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 03, 2017, 06:41:52 pm
Tony Seba: All new vehicles, globally, will be electric by 2030

Sami Grover (@samigrover)
Business / Corporate Responsibility

 January 3, 2017

https://youtu.be/Kxryv2XrnqM

http://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/tony-seba-all-new-vehicles-globally-will-be-electric-2030.html
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 03, 2017, 09:41:12 pm
Technology News | Sun Dec 25, 2016 | 6:27pm EST

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http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-autos-batteries-idUSKBN14E0K1
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 17, 2017, 04:32:37 pm
Fiat, Renault, VW scams will hasten rise of electric car (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b)

Published on 13/01/2017, 4:29pm

SNIPPET:

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In an attempt to rebuild its post-scandal image, VW decided that only electric cars could wash it clean. The company announced in November that it planned to be a world leader in the market, building one million electric vehicles every year by 2025.

http://www.climatechangenews.com/2017/01/13/fiat-renault-vw-scams-will-hasten-rise-of-electric-car/

 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 20, 2017, 05:16:15 pm
(https://www.cleanenergywire.org/sites/all/themes/clew/logo.png)

VW seeks e-car quota deal with China / Swedish-German power connection

#Cars #International

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

China’s quota challenges VW

Germany’s largest car manufacturer VW struggles to comply with China’s planned quota for e-cars, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) reports. “The e-quota certainly is going to be a challenge,” a VW manager for China told journalists on Thursday in Beijing. The Chinese government last year announced carmakers will have to sell a certain share of their cars with electric engines as soon as 2018, thereby gaining “credit points” that they can sell to their competitors. According to FAZ, VW is now seeking to strike a deal with Chinese authorities that would allow the carmaker to gather “negative” credit points if it fails to meet the quota straight away. By exceeding the quota in later years, VW hopes to avoid being fined this way, FAZ writes.

For background, read the CLEW dossier The Energiewende and German carmakers.

 

#Grid #International

50Hertz

Power interconnector between Germany and Sweden

Germany and Sweden will build a 300 kilometre-long, 700 megawatt direct current power line connecting storage-rich Scandinavia with wind- and solar-powered continental Europe. “The cable improves the integration of renewable energies in the transmission grid and thus supports climate-friendly and cost efficient power generation. The European Single Market helps us design the Energiewende at low costs,” said Rainer Baake, German state secretary in the economy ministry, according to a press release by 50Hertz. German and Swedish transmission grid operators 50Hertz and Svenska kraftnät signed a cooperation agreement detailing existing plans for the 600-million-euro investment. The interconnector is to be in operation by 2025/26.

read more news at link:

https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/vw-seeks-e-car-quota-deal-china-swedish-german-power-connection
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 09, 2017, 10:40:24 pm
(https://www.tesla.com/tesla_theme/assets/img/model3/gallery/gallery-2.jpg?20161116)
Technology News | Wed Feb 8, 2017 | 10:48pm EST

Exclusive: Tesla pausing factory for Model 3 preparation this month

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http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-model-idUSKBN15N2W7

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 02, 2017, 02:22:44 pm
March 2, 2017

China will force 67,000 fossil fuel-powered Taxis to switch to electric in order to cut back on pollution  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)

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Typical Beijing vista. Credit: Flickr, Kevin Dooley.

Beijing is notorious for being one of the most polluted cities in the world. Smog alerts are a common affair and last winter there were more than a dozen days when life-threatening particle matter measured in the air was 10 times over the limit determined safe by the World Health Organization. To tackle rampant air pollution as a result of China’s accelerated economic growth based on burning gargantuan quantities of fossil fuels, the local government has enacted several desperate measures. One recent mandate will force thousands of taxi drivers to switch to electric vehicles or else they risk having their licenses withdrawn.

Some 67,000 of Beijing’s 71,000 taxis currently run on gasoline, diesel, or liquefied gas. According to a draft work program on air pollution control for Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, all of these vehicles will gradually have to switch to electric.

The timeframe isn’t clear as of yet, but it the whole mandate will reportedly cost taxi companies nine billion yuan (1.3 billion US dollars). In China, the market price for a typical gasoline-powered vehicle is $10,000 but an electric car can cost twice as much. The government is lending a hand, though.

China is the largest EV market in the world with more than 400,000 units sold in 2016, January to November. By 2020, the Chinese government wants to see five million EVs on its streets and is offering subsidies that in some instances can amount to more than 70% of the EV’s market price. For instance, the two-door battery electric Chery eQ costs around 60,000 yuan ($8,655) after subsidies worth 100,000 yuan or so.

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Two-door battery electric Chery eQ   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)

The same subsidies, however, have provided a perverse incentive for fraud. There are more than 200 EV manufacturers in China, most of them popping up in the last five years. As you might imagine, the vast majority don’t meet the strict quality guidelines required to make a Chinese EV competitive with the likes of Tesla or General Motors. With this in mind, since January 2017, subsidies at local-government levels have been capped at 50 percent of that offered by the central government.

“In the long term, this is going to help the industry to develop in a healthy way, but in the short term it’ll put pressure on even the big manufacturers,” Ka Leong Lo, Hong Kong-based analyst at Maybank Kim Eng Securities, told China Daily.

“The reason the ministry is putting a cap on local government subsidies is mainly because it wants to weed out frauds.”

Even with this cap, the subsidies are still generous which shouldn’t be that much of a hassle for Chinese taxi companies. What will be problematic, however, will be the charging stations which Beijing woefully lacks. In 2014, when only 200 electric cabs were added to the Beijing fleet, many drivers complained queues could last for up to six hours. The 172 charging facilities in Beijing as of the end of 2015 had performed over two million charges, according to the Beijing Electric Power Company. Beijing would have to add at least 100 times more to accommodate this new mandate.

http://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/china-taxis-switch-to-electric/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 09, 2017, 06:03:56 pm
Agelbert NOTE: I missed this when it was published. Oh well, here it is, better late than never.  ;D

All Dutch Trains Now Run 100% On Wind Power

January 8th, 2017 by Rogier van Rooij

SNIPPET:

Electric trains have always been a relatively sustainable mode of transport, with much lower emissions than cars, but as of the 1st of January, 2017, all electric train rides in the Netherlands have become even greener. They are now entirely powered by clean, renewable, wind energy. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183515.bmp&hash=4a3ad9d0a78a7e161f53ddd84f568082a5b0d2ad)


Funny video at link:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/01/08/dutch-trains-now-run-100-wind-power/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 12, 2017, 02:05:40 pm
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VW Golf Blue-E-Motion

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Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW to build more than 106,000 e-cars this year  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)

German carmakers Volkswagen, Daimler, and BMW are likely to build more than 106,000 e-cars this year, an increase of 54 percent compared to last year, according to a forecast by business consultancy PwC.

Production of hybrid models by German carmakers will increase 46 percent to 330,000 units, according to the forecast. “These numbers suggest that German carmakers are serious about the green transition,” said Christoph Stürmer, Global Lead Analyst at PwC Autofacts.

http://www.pwc.de/de/pressemitteilungen/2017/54-prozent-mehr-elektroantriebe-deutschlands-autobauer-wechseln.html


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 14, 2017, 06:13:20 pm
Porsche’s first fully electric vehicle, the Mission E, could charge in only 15 minutes
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The glamorous Porsche Mission E. Credit: Porsche

SNIPPET:

Tesla has some serious competition heading its way once Porsche starts rolling out the Mission E as early as 2020. This is Porsche’s first fully electric vehicle and while details so far have been rather cryptic, the press has been thrown a bone from time to time. One of the most recent breaking news about the Mission E is that it should be capable of charging in only 15 minutes, according to Detlev von Platen, Porsche board member and former CEO of Porsche Cars North America.

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“If you’re having some fun on the track, waiting 6 hours to recharge would bother you. That’s why we are working so hard on a technology that would charge the battery in 15 minutes.” von Platen told Tim Stevens from Cnet.

When von Platen talks about ‘having fun on the track’ he means it. Previously, we learned that the Mission E, which looks as stunning as any Porsche by the way, will be equipped with two motors and an all-wheel-drive packing 600 horsepower. It can reach a top speed of 150 miles per hour but can get from zero to 60 in only 3.5 seconds, which is still inferior to Tesla’s Model S P100D 2.5 seconds in Ludicrous Mode but, really, who drives this insanely?

As for usability, the Mission E has four seats and four doors which open in a radically different way, as seen below. There are no exterior mirrors. Instead, a display mounted on the lower corner of the windshield shows what’s going on around the car from camera feeds. Wait, there’s more. There’s also a camera that detects where the driver is looking and a computer detects what instrument on the dashboard the driver wants to open. The instruments displayed on the car’s dashboard also shift position along with the driver as you move higher or lower on the seat, for instance.

Full article with added graphics:

http://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/porsche-mission-3-charge-0432423/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 15, 2017, 07:16:47 pm
Cities Shop for $10 Billion of Electric Cars to Defy Trump (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_6869.gif&hash=f94938471d343a09155d1f60eefacdb2ceab2457)

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‎March‎ ‎14‎, ‎2017‎ ‎3‎:‎46‎ ‎PM

Updated on ‎March‎ ‎15‎, ‎2017‎ ‎10‎:‎48‎ ‎AM

by Joe Ryan

Dozens of U.S. cities are willing to buy $10 billion of electric cars and trucks to show skeptical automakers there’s demand for low-emission vehicles, just as President Donald Trump seeks to review pollution standards the industry opposes.

Thirty cities including New York and Chicago jointly asked automakers for the cost and feasibility of providing 114,000 electric vehicles, including police cruisers, street sweepers and trash haulers, said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who is coordinating the effort. That would be comparable to about 72 percent of total U.S. plug-in sales last year.

While urban leaders want more low-emission vehicles to ease the role city traffic plays in altering the climate, automakers say there aren’t enough buyers. They also have advocated for relaxing rules on traditional fuel vehicles. The Trump administration (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F165fs373950.gif&hash=ad797fcc08a061d3ae50ee49ccd9f3d517fb7496), which seeks to cut regulations it sees as too costly or onerous (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fugly004.gif&hash=c56db4280057389afd154a1cb4057410151579c8), is poised to announce Wednesday that it will reconsider tighter standards finalized a week before President Barack Obama left office.

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The initiative is still in the early stages, and the cities haven’t actually ordered any of the 114,000 vehicles. Rather, they’ve taken what’s typically the first step in a formal bidding process by inviting manufactures to outline plans to supply them. Plus, some cities are asking about vehicles that don’t exist yet, such as electric fire engines and heavy-duty trucks.

The initiative could move the market nonetheless, said Colin McKerracher, an analyst with Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Orders for that many electric vehicles would be a significant driver for the U.S. plug-in market, which totaled 160,000 in 2016. While the initiative would probably be spread out over several years, it would provide electric vehicle manufacturers reliable demand as federal policies shift and gas prices fluctuate.

“I wouldn’t underestimate this,” McKerracher said. “What automakers really want in investing in electrification, whether that’s for passenger vehicles or commercial-use vehicles, is certainty.”  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)

Trump plans to announce his intentions to re-examine  ;) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013200859.png&hash=a7aaaa9f04c1e3e2c948723b5f8c13fe814dacd4)vehicle-efficiency standards on Wednesday during a meeting with auto executives near Detroit. Automakers including General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV have pushed for the move, saying the standards drive up costs and don’t reflect motorists’ driving preferences.

Demonstrating Demand

The mayors, mostly Democrats, want to demonstrate that demand for low-emission vehicles is robust. “If you build it, we will buy it,” Chris Bast, Seattle’s climate and transportation policy adviser, said in an interview.

Myron Ebell, the former head of Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency transition team, said consumers are the ones who want less stringent fuel economy standards. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-030815183114.gif&hash=2bf1553e87e8605311feb874231953d5fb88ee9c)  “This is not coming from the auto industry -- it’s coming from consumers and the auto dealers association,” said Ebell, who left the Trump transition team in January.(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-111214174727.png&hash=a0ea65f844542e4709bd444bd2f70496c434c56b)

Carmakers have invested heavily in cutting emissions, offering 95 different varieties of hybrids and electric vehicles last year, said Wade Newton  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Facigar.gif&hash=dc9dccf92c6c88c99611b06c86d92629d69f2978), a spokesman for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers trade group. However, Americans still prefer gasoline-powered vehicles, he said. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_2932.gif&hash=0eaec4791a5825821998245e7fcd7744b56557fe) 

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“Combined, those models were all outsold by a single model of pickup truck,” Newton  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-241013183046.jpeg&hash=51c9c4f17e747698c76c65c7c1814eff4f32c400) said.
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Los Angeles began spearheading the effort for a joint electric-vehicle order during the run-up to the Paris climate accord in late 2015. The request to automakers went out earlier this year, initially with an order for 24,000 vehicles from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. Twenty-six other cities have since joined, including Boston, Denver, Kansas City and Houston.

Nearly 40 automakers, truck makers, bus makers and others have responded so far, Petersen said.

‘Cities’ Leadership’

Tail-pipe fumes are crucial in the fight to stop global warming. Emissions from cars and trucks became the largest U.S. source of greenhouse gases last year, surpassing power plants for the first time since 1979. That makes the EPA standards that Trump is eyeing central to help the U.S. meet its goals under the Paris climate deal.

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Now more than ever there is a need for cities’ leadership on climate,” Daniel Zarrilli, New York City’s senior director of climate policy and programs, said in an interview. “We really want to send a message that there is a growing market for electric vehicles -- regardless of what is happening in D.C.”

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-14/cities-shop-for-10-billion-of-electric-vehicles-to-defy-trump
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 28, 2017, 01:11:14 pm
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March 19, 2017 | Rona Fried | Policy/Trends, Transportation

Auto Industry(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F165fs373950.gif&hash=ad797fcc08a061d3ae50ee49ccd9f3d517fb7496) Gets Fuel Economy Bailout, While Oil Industry (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fpirates5B15D_th.gif&hash=32438e1ed2c4d1823d4ed2a193286525c840a605) Goes After Electric Cars

SNIPPET:

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Have you ever seen an ad for plug-in or electric cars?  The answer is No or Rarely. Have you seen ads for SUVs? The answer is Constantly.  >:(

Research on national TV ads confirms this, and there’s also a dearth of electric vehicles (EVs) at dealerships. Either don’t stock EVs at all or have a few hidden in the back. Forget a test drive! Salespeople aren’t trained on their benefits and often aren’t aware of state and federal tax credits and rebates. Another survey finds that 60% of Americans don’t even know that plug-ins exist and that 80% have never been in an EV.

http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/auto-industry-gets-fuel-economy-bailout-oil-industry-goes-electric-cars/

Agelbert NOTE: Below, please find, evidence that the propaganda tsunami from the Fossil Fuel Planet Eaters for the past half century has been successful in dumbing down most (only 11% of those in the survey below retain the ability to see through the Polluter Propaganda) Americans:

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 30, 2017, 01:50:08 pm
Business News | Wed Mar 29, 2017 | 7:34am EDT

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Mercedes Maybach 6 car

Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler (DAIGn.DE) is accelerating its electric car program, it said on Wednesday after announcing that it had failed to cut fleet emissions in Europe for the first time since 2007.

Daimler put its emissions numbers down to customers increasing preference for sports utility vehicles (SUVs), which tend to be more polluting than sedans, making it more difficult for carmakers to hit a European target for each new car to produce no more than 95 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer by 2020.

The company said it expects Mercedes-Benz Cars to bring more than 10 new electric cars to market by 2022 through 10 billion euros ($10.8 billion) of investment, having previously aimed to achieve the target by 2025.
 
Daimler has been set a goal of achieving a European average fleet emissions level of 100 grams for Mercedes-Benz Cars, including its Smart brand, by 2020.
 
Last year the average fuel emissions remained at 123 grams for Mercedes-Benz Cars, the same level as in 2015. It is the first time since 2007 that it has failed to cut average pollution levels despite the introduction of more fuel efficient engines throughout its range.

Daimler also said it is expecting record sales volumes for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division in the first quarter of the year.
 
"The positive sales trend continued in March," Daimler said in a statement ahead of its annual shareholder meeting.

The company also reiterated its full-year group sales and earnings targets. The car and truck maker expects a slight increase in earnings and a significant rise in sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars.


(Reporting by Ilona Wissenbach and Edward Taylor; Writing by Victoria Bryan; Editing by Christoph Steitz and David Goodman)


http://www.reuters.com/article/us-daimler-agm-idUSKBN1700N7

Agelbert NOTE: The Daimler move is just the tip of the Renewable Energy Iceberg that has just been reenergized by Trump behavior. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coh2.org%2Fimages%2FSmileys%2Fhuhsign.gif&hash=3732d0427be65896527fc3805c5be54a33cffd3b) 

You see, Mr. Trump, this is the way Germans respond when you insult them. They don't just get mad, they get a lot more than "even".

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They KNOW your stunt of presenting a bill for NATO services owed by Germany had NOTHING to do with reality. They KNOW that your masters, the Fossil Fuel Fascists (plus the nuke puke power plant cheerleaders) have been trying to undermine and discredit Germany's tremendously successful transition to Renewable Energy for DECADES.

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The Germans get it (finally!). The US Gooberment is OWNED by the Fossil Fuel Fascists, of which Trump is the latest tool/fool.   :P

Therefore, the Germans will now make the massive transition they have already made look like small potatoes. WHY? Because it is now a matter of national pride, not simply Renewable Energy. And everybody knows how single minded the Germans can be when the issue is National Pride. Making Germans angry is never a good idea.

As I predicted last November, when fascists come to power, they shoot themselves in the foot by going quickly into overreach mode. Trump, on several fronts, not just foreign policy, has just destroyed his political future and SHORTENED the future of the polluting energy bastards that own him. Right wing crazies never learn, thank God!  :D   

The fossil Fuel Fascists and Nuke Pukes in the USA will rue the day they insulted the Germans.
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 03, 2017, 06:05:24 pm
Are you a VERY economical person who wants an affordable EV? Are you. like me, retired and only need transportation for groceries and doctor visits within 10 miles of your home? Well then, the E-tuk is the one I recommend, even though I still can't afford one.   

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The model for Vermont would, of course, require doors like this one.  8)

They run them in Colorado, but their models don't have doors:  :(
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http://www.denver.org/listing/etuk-denver/14071/ (http://www.denver.org/listing/etuk-denver/14071/)

They are already quite affordable, and do come with a lithium battery option (that jacks up the price to about $25,000  :P), but when those lithium battery pack prices get to trailer treasure budget levels (E-tuk total cost $15,000 - $20,000 WITH doors and lithium battery pack (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)), I will make another effort at convincing the boss (my wife) that she would look great in one!   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F4fvfcja.gif&hash=34a9a570347d39a0a892bc1f376c5e8b88add6b5)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 03, 2017, 06:38:48 pm
The First Street Legal, Electric Tuk Tuks in the United States

Posted by eTuk Blog on Feb 23, 2017 3:54:33 PM

Three-wheeled zero-emission eTuks tout extreme versatility for both indoor and outdoor use.

 Visit many urban centers worldwide and you’ll often find yourself submersed in a sea of three-wheeled colorful auto rickshaws. Also known as “tuk tuks”, these vehicles are a widely used form of transportation around the world. Until now, a tuk tuk could not be found in the United States, let alone an electric one. Today, eTuk USA announced that all of their Department of Transportation (DOT) certified models are available for sale in the U.S.

Free eTuk ebook on how businesses are using eTuks:

http://hs.etukusa.com/free-ebook-6-industries-growing-their-business-with-etuk (http://hs.etukusa.com/free-ebook-6-industries-growing-their-business-with-etuk)

The eTuks are street legal, making them great as passenger shuttles, delivery vehicles and perfect for selling food, drinks, and goods. In addition, since they are 100% electric, they can be used in interior spaces such as airports, convention centers and hotels; perfect for trade shows, vending, promotions, and so much more. For example, eTuk USA recently worked closely with a creative brand agency for their client Bhakti Chai based in Boulder, Colorado. “A modern version of the iconic Indian rickshaw, the eTuk is the perfect vehicle to bring the Bhakti Chai brand to the people,” said Judd Rogers, Lead Project Manager at Young Jenkins. “Bhakti Chai’s values of sustainability and their desire to promote their brand in a fun and engaging way are supported by this unique and versatile zero-emission vehicle. “

Each eTuk is manufactured and assembled locally in Denver, CO, allowing eTuk USA to make sure each eTuk conforms to the highest design and manufacturing standards.  The vehicles meet or exceed all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) set forth by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). “We spent over 9 months preparing for the FMVSS testing for the DOT and our results were a huge success.” Said Colin Sommer of eTuk USA. Each eTuk has a 17 Character VIN allowing it to be registered and plated at the state level.

 “We are extremely excited to bring these high quality electric, zero-emission vehicles to our clients in the U.S,” said Michael Fox of eTuk USA. “The fun nature and curb appeal of our vehicles instantly attracts attention, making them perfect for promoting a business, message or brand. The uses are limitless. ”

Request a quote (link in article link)


eTuk USA offers several models for both passenger and commercial use:

 eTuk Classic


The eTuk Classic is the smallest vehicle offered in the line. It can shuttle three passengers for up to 50–80 miles (depending on the battery choice) of good green fun before needing a recharge. Great for public transport, shuttle services, tours, mobile marketing, or even just as a fun weekend alternative around town.

eTuk Limo

The eTuk Limo is a real smooth cruiser, equipped with seats for 6 passengers; a unique feature for an electric vehicle made for the road. It is the ultimate vehicle for recreation, public transport, shuttle services, city centre tours, and resorts.

eTuk Vendor

The eTuk Vendor offers an eco friendly way to sell anything; from merchandise to ice cream to fresh fruit to hot drinks, just to name a few. If food is your thing, you can custom fabricate these eTuks to cook and sell your delectables. It is fully customizable to any vending concept and offers the same green clean fun, similar to all other eTuks.  The Vendor is available in standard or XL size.

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eTuk Cargo

eTuk Cargo

The eTuk Cargo offers an incredible mix of features. The big cargo space comes in 2 versions, the basic eTuk Cargo and the eTuk Cargo XL. This vehicle is the perfect fit for one that manages a supermarket supply chain or for a restaurateur looking for a memorable and economical way to deliver food fresh from their restaurant. As compared to larger vehicles the eTuk cargo’s maneuverability makes it far easier for urban delivery.

eTuk Utility

The eTuk Utility is similar to the eTuk Cargo but has an open exterior. The big cargo space comes in 2 versions, the basic eTuk Utility and the eTuk Utility XL.  It is the perfect vehicle for maintenance companies as well as golf course greens managers.

Customization and more

All of the eTuks can be built to reflect an individual’s style, brand, or creativity. They can also be customized to fit a particular user’s needs – from designing a creative passenger experience to creating a functioning restaurant on wheels. You can order your eTuk in multiple colors schemes or start with white and custom wrap your eTuk with your own design. Take your business to the next level with digital advertising screens that can be mounted on top or the rear of the eTuk.

The eTuks can be purchased as a fleet or for individual use. Interested parties may also contact eTuk USA to inquire about setting up a partnering affiliate to create their own local eTuk urban mobility transportation company.  The urban mobility companies, such as eTuk Denver, provides a fun and unique fleet of vehicles available for urban transportation.

About eTuk USA, LLC

Headquartered in Denver, CO eTuk USA manufactures 100% electric eco-friendly tuk tuks to suit a variety of customer needs throughout the USA. The company’s electric vehicles are well suited for a variety of applications. eTuk USA licenses the design from their partner, The Tuk Tuk Factory, and is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the eTuk in the United States. Check out the company’s passenger eTuks for shuttle and tour operator applications or its commercial eTuks for vending, delivery, or food truck applications


http://hs.etukusa.com/blog/etuk-usa-announces-the-first-street-legal-electric-tuk-tuks-in-the-united-states (http://hs.etukusa.com/blog/etuk-usa-announces-the-first-street-legal-electric-tuk-tuks-in-the-united-states)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 03, 2017, 06:45:52 pm
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This one is an all weather tuk-tuk but has the kind of shell I would like to see in an eTuk   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b)

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/china-2016-new-cabin-tuk-tuk_60426118686.html (https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/china-2016-new-cabin-tuk-tuk_60426118686.html)

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 03, 2017, 08:32:50 pm
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2017/04/02/tesla-has-its-best-quarterly-production-and-deliveries-can-it-quintuple-them/#17c3140b776b (https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2017/04/02/tesla-has-its-best-quarterly-production-and-deliveries-can-it-quintuple-them/#17c3140b776b)
Tesla Has Its Best Quarterly Production and Deliveries. Can It Quintuple Them?

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A Tesla Model S 90D electric sedan at the company's showroom in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. (SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg)


Alan Ohnsman,  Forbes Staff

Thumbing a ride at the intersection of technology, autos and mobility

Tesla started 2017 with its best-ever quarterly vehicle production and delivery results, in line with the guidance given to shareholders earlier this year. While that’s a positive development, it’s a drop in the bucket compared to CEO Elon Musk’s goal of quintupling Tesla production to a half million units by 2018.

The Palo Alto, California-based company built 25,418 Model S sedans and Model X crossover vehicles in the quarter that ended March 31, Tesla said in a statement. That was slightly above its previous quarterly high of 25,185 in last year’s third quarter.

Global deliveries of Teslas, which often cost more than $100,000 each, totaled “a little bit more than 25,000,” or 69 percent better than in the first quarter of 2016, the company said. That included about 13,450 units of Model S and 11,550 of Model X. The figures issued April 2 are preliminary estimates that could vary by 0.5 percent from final results, Tesla said.

Musk raised more than $1.2 billion in a stock and debt sale last month to help fund costs related to producing the Model 3, Tesla’s first widely affordable electric car, with a promised base price of about $35,000.

Elon Musk speaks during a ceremony in Dubai in February. (KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images)
Recommended by Forbes

The youngest U.S. carmaker also got a vote of confidence last week when Chinese social media network giant Tencent revealed in a U.S. regulatory filing that it acquired a 5% stake in Tesla worth about $1.8 billion.

Ramping up production of the Model 3 sedan, which has a waiting list of about 400,000 people who each put down a $1,000 reservation fee, poses a considerable engineering challenge for the company. Equity analysts generally have mixed views on whether the new car will launch on schedule in the third quarter of 2017 and the likelihood of Tesla achieving an overall production rate of 500,000 vehicles per year in 2018 and 1 million annually in 2020.

Tesla is also still completing its sprawling $5 billion Gigafactory battery plant near Reno, Nevada, an essential ingredient to achieve Musk’s vision of vastly expanded production of lithium-ion cells needed for both vehicle battery packs and stationary power storage units paired with SolarCity solar panels.

Meanwhile, Musk is also pursuing grand plans for SpaceX to send humans into space next year, plotting the creation of a company dedicated to tunnel boring devices and another, Neuralink, to bolster the human brain with artificial intelligence. Oh, and he has to navigate with the impact of a new U.S. administration that's pursuing federal energy and environmental policies that are antithetical to his goals of weaning the world off of carbon-based energy,

Musk isn’t afraid to set highly ambitious goals for Tesla and has a history of pushing the company hard to achieve them. Whether he can transition Tesla from a highly valued niche brand into a true mass-market automaker remains to be seen, and will unfold over the next few quarters.

Alan Ohnsman covers the intersection of technology, autos and mobility. Follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 05, 2017, 06:44:35 pm
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Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA)

Sales of e-cars almost double in March

Sales of e-cars in Germany almost doubled in March, according to statistics by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

 Registrations of new fully electric vehicles rose 98.5 percent year-on-year to 2.191 units (0.6 percent of total registrations), while plug-in hybrids went up 77.4 percent to 2.288 units (also a share of 0.6 percent).

New registrations of petrol cars increased 21.8 percent, while diesel sales fell 2.8 percent.

https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-e-car-sales-double-energiewende-sea
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 12, 2017, 08:30:25 pm
What if... we all drove electric vehicles? 

University of Canterbury   

https://youtu.be/9gRS7PK6TP0

Published on May 27, 2015

Dr Allan Miller, Director Electric Power Engineering Centre

Transport is a large contributor to New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions and most of these emissions are from light passenger vehicles. If we all drove electric vehicles, powered with renewable energy, we could reduce New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions significantly. However today most New Zealanders drive internal combustion engine cars and not all of our electricity generation is from renewable sources, which raises questions around whether we could convert our vehicle fleet to electric vehicles and whether this will actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions. On the other side of the argument, electric vehicles are readily available today. They’re becoming more affordable, and New Zealand has plenty of wind and geothermal renewable generation planned. This talk will look at the history of electric vehicles and their technology, and consider the impact on our electricity power system if we all drove electric vehicles. It will also touch on the environmental impacts for New Zealand and other countries from converting to electric vehicles, first-hand experience of owning an electric vehicle, and the need for skills and training in New Zealand to cope with the rise of new technologies in the electricity sector, which includes electric vehicles.

Dr Miller is the Director of the Electric Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre), a research centre that aims to promote and support the excellence in education and research of electric power engineering. He is also the Director of the GREEN Grid research programme, which is looking at integrating renewables and other new technology into the grid, and aspects of the ‘smart grid’. As Director of both the EPECentre and GREEN Grid, Dr Miller has a particular interest in new technologies, such as electric vehicles and photovoltaic solar power, the impact they will have on the electrical power system, and the need for training engineers to manage the power system and the transition to these new technologies. Allan holds a PhD and BE (Hons) in electrical and electronic engineering, and is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (SMIEEE) and a member of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (MIPENZ).
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 16, 2017, 03:04:27 pm
He did not provide any details, including when the truck would be available for purchase."

Or:

1- How much the Batt Pack for this Big Rig will cost and how often you need to replace it.

2- How much HP does the motor deliver and can it pull 40 tons over the Rocky Mountains?

3- Where the Charging Stations will be located and how long it will take to charge a truck for say 500 miles of driving on a given day?

Now, on #3 specifically, even at a high throughput, it's going to take an overnight charge minimum to get one of these suckers charged up to pull 40 tons of Beer or Paper rolls for 500 miles, and that's over flat land.  When I say high throughput, I am talking some big amps here, 50A Circuits I would say is minimum.  Doable for one or two trucks perhaps.

BUT, in a typical Truckstop where the Big Rig drivers refuel each day, there can be anywhere from 10 to a 1000 Trucks parked for the night!  Those truckstops would need to be pulling the power straight off the high voltage lines coming from the power plant and have their own transformers.  The amount of juice the Joplin Petro or the Iowa 80 Truckstop would pull down every night would dwarf even an Aluminum Refining plant!

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More Snake Oil from EM.  ::)

RE

Sorry RE, powering a super charging truck stop is child's play for Elon Musk or any electrical engineer. The amount of power needed is NOT the issue when you have high voltage power lines RUNNING BY THE ROADS to EVERY truck stop in the USA, as we already do. There is no "snake oil" in sending gargantuan amounts of power over high tension lines.  ;D

However, an easy solution around the truck stop thing is to electrify ALL the truck route roads. It was done for trolleys in cities 100 years ago. It can be done for large trucks that, unlike the trolleys, can run OFF the wires with batteries when they are at the delivery or pick up point.  Look Ma, NO FOSSIL FUELS! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)

ALL the range anxiety of battery systems VANISHES with this DOABLE solution. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)
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And for the naysayers, one final OBVIOUS first step is to put overhead recharging truck parking areas AT ALL THE TRUCK STOPS before you fully electrify the main cargo roads. WE COULD HAVE DONE THIS 50 FORKING YEARS AGO!

THIS IS THE REASON WE DIDN'T:

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 16, 2017, 04:36:42 pm
However, an easy solution around the truck stop thing is to electrify ALL the truck route roads. It was done for trolleys in cities 100 years ago. It can be done for large trucks that, unlike the trolleys, can run OFF the wires with batteries when they are at the delivery or pick up point.  Look Ma, NO FOSSIL FUELS!

If you electrified the entire interstate, it could work.  However, I don't think that is in EMs plan.  The overhead wires are to clunky a solution for EM anyhow.

You still would be using FFs or Nukes to generate the electricity, there isn't enough solar and wind capacity and it's too intermittent.


RE

That's a conditional statement. California generated over HALF of it's electricity from renewables March 11 and the percentage just keeps growing. The "intermittency" argument is a canard ever since mass production of battery storage and hydroelectric dam storage came to town.

If the decision was made to electrify the roads, by the time the infrastructure program was completed in 5 or ten years, fossil fuels and/or nukes would certainly NOT be needed to generate electricity. BUT, they would still be doing it BECAUSE of our bought and paid for clueless morons in the fossil fuel government.

I have my problems with Tesla but electric trucks make sense. I do not think generation one of an electric transport truck's first job would be long haul.  The obvious choice would be rejigging the industry for electric end point delivery.  Hubs located at logical end points of long haul routes just outside the congested areas.  Diesel for hub to hub electric for urban stop and go delivery.  The hubs would be natural spots for super charger stations as well.  If not Tesla someone else will figure it out.

EVs are somewhat more plausible for local deliveries than OTR. but you don't use Split Rigs for local work, you use 20-30' straight trucks.  In theory, you could run a logistics system using the rails and local delivery EVs running back and forth from rail hubs.  That is more plausible.  Even so though, the power draw on the local grid to pull that stunt off would be incredible.

EM isn't proposing any of that though.  He's proposing substituting EV Tractors for the current diesel ones.  That is how I read it anyhow.

RE


CFS would tell folks that diesel/electric like the railroads employ is the optimum power source until free energy is released
to the public domain. However when you have psychopathic baby killers running the show this is what we get.

I wonder how big of a puff of smoke those lithium batteries would make when a big rig erupts in JJF flames ?


CFS would have eliminated diesel long ago and used the hybrid natural gas/electric big rig with a generator charging the battery bank. They're already out there, you know. AND, with the newly patented E-CEM process that makes hydrocarbon FUELS from sea water, you can make all the CARBON NEUTRAL hydrocarbons you need WITHOUT EVER using fossil fuels.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F4fvfcja.gif&hash=34a9a570347d39a0a892bc1f376c5e8b88add6b5)

Device patented last year makes fuel from sea water (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/renewables/hydcrocarbons-from-seawater-(carbon-neutral)-for-less-than-$3-a-gallon!/msg6869/#msg6869)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183515.bmp&hash=4a3ad9d0a78a7e161f53ddd84f568082a5b0d2ad)

Also, as to "exploding lithium battery systems":  ::)

Do ya think it would be more "fun" than THIS? :

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WITHOUT GASOLINE, THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN:

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U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 152,300 automobile fires per year in 2006-2010. These fires caused an average of 209 civilian deaths, 764 civilian injuries, and $536 million in direct property damage. Automobile fires were involved in 10% of reported U.S. fires, 6% of U.S. fire deaths.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 21, 2017, 06:21:31 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RTdDzSVHCAM

Did the driver of the auto turn into the rear wheel on tandems & get hooked that way. ???
How does this happen?
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The only way I can picture it is if the Big Rig driver made a left lane change and wasn't watching what his tandems were doing or what was happening in his side mirror.  The guy in the car was behind him trying to pass when the rig driver pulled to the left lane.  Car hits trailer and gets hooked.

Far as Cajon Pass goes, its one of the longest steep grades out there.  There are some steeper grades in the Appalachians, but none as long as Cajon.  If you got any weight at all in the trailer, it's a very LOOONG and tedious trip up the hill in low gear doing 5-10 mph.  On the way down, its a brake SMOKER, and that is with running the Jake Brake full out, which sounds like you are in a War Zone and NATO is dropping the Death from Above. (Jake Brakes are an engine braking system that put back pressure on the cyclinders, BLAP BLAP BLAP!)

This would have been a **** load worse going down the hill.  :o

RE


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When they get electric big rigs, these steep grades won't burn brakes because the motor itself will slow the rig without any "BLAP, BLAP" (no cylinders, of course  ;D) and boost battery life at the same time. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca) I expect the trailers on electric rigs will be modified to include some regenerative breaking gizmo to extend battery life AND brake life too.

Yes, regenerative electric braking would be silent, and you would need electromagnets on the hubs of the trailer wheels as well.

Two problems.

First on the way UP the hill, no Batt storage system could hold enough juice to pull 40 tons up that grade without the Batt pack itself being enormous.  So you would need your electrified overhead trolley wires for this.

Second, on the way DOWN the hill, those electromagnets would get **** HOT!  The energy has to be dissipated as heat.  So you have a similar problem as with mechanical brakes, they get too hot and they smoke out on you.

RE

Good points. However, I think the heat buildup with regenerative braking systems is much less than with disk or brake pad in-your-face FRICTION. I don't have any stats with me off the top of my head, but hot brakes get a lot hotter than hot magnets. A large portion of the energy that is converted to heat with brakes is used to juice the battery bank on regenerative brake systems.

So, since manual brakes convert ALL the stopping energy to heat and regenerative brakes convert only a portion of the stopping energy to heat, I would think you have a heat load that is lower, all things being equal, with regenerative braking than you do with friction braking.

As you know, when magnets begin to heat, they lose magnetism gradually (as the heat increases) along with the ability to induce current and voltage. So, they have a sort of physics governor on how hot they can get that friction brakes do not have.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185701.png&hash=615e3c1aa9c374cb1eab5bfc1e9494f2cb05e9f7)


At a certain point, the heat in magnets is such that they cannot induce current because their magnetism is zip. At that moment, they stop getting hotter and begin to cool.

As soon as they get to a temperature that they can output a significant magnetic field again, they start to get hot, which weakens the magnetic field and the amount of induced current, and so on and so forth.

Have you read any articles on comparisons that I could read? I'm sure the technology will improve, but I'm interested in the state of the art as it is now.  8)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 21, 2017, 07:29:31 pm
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Did the driver of the auto turn into the rear wheel on tandems & get hooke that way.
How does this happen????

The only way I can picture it is if the Big Rig driver made a left lane change and wasn't watching what his tandems were doing or what was happening in his side mirror.  The guy in the car was behind him trying to pass when the rig driver pulled to the left lane.  Car hits trailer and gets hooked.

Far as Cajon Pass goes, its one of the longest steep grades out there.  There are some steeper grades in the Appalachians, but none as long as Cajon.  If you got any weight at all in the trailer, it's a very LOOONG and tedious trip up the hill in low gear doing 5-10 mph.  On the way down, its a brake SMOKER, and that is with running the Jake Brake full out, which sounds like you are in a War Zone and NATO is dropping the Death from Above. (Jake Brakes are an engine braking system that put back pressure on the cyclinders, BLAP BLAP BLAP!)

This would have been a **** load worse going down the hill.  :o

RE

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When they get electric big rigs, these steep grades won't burn brakes because the motor itself will slow the rig without any "BLAP, BLAP" (no cylinders, of course  ;D) and boost battery life at the same time.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)
 I expect the trailers on electric rigs will be modified to include some regenerative breaking gizmo to extend battery life AND brake life too.

Yes, regenerative electric braking would be silent, and you would need electromagnets on the hubs of the trailer wheels as well.

Two problems.

First on the way UP the hill, no Batt storage system could hold enough juice to pull 40 tons up that grade without the Batt pack itself being enormous.  So you would need your electrified overhead trolley wires for this.

Second, on the way DOWN the hill, those electromagnets would get **** HOT!  The energy has to be dissipated as heat.  So you have a similar problem as with mechanical brakes, they get too hot and they smoke out on you.

RE

Good points. However, I think the heat buildup with regenerative braking systems is much less than with disk or brake pad in-your-face FRICTION. I don't have any stats with me off the top of my head, but hot brakes get a lot hotter than hot magnets. A large portion of the energy that is converted to heat with brakes is used to juice the battery bank on regenerative brake systems.

So, since manual brakes convert ALL the stopping energy to heat and regenerative brakes convert only a portion of the stopping energy to heat, I would think you have a heat load that is lower, all things being equal, with regenerative braking than you do with friction braking.

As you know, when magnets begin to heat, they lose magnetism gradually (as the heat increases) along with the ability to induce current and voltage. So, they have a sort of physics governor on how hot they can get that friction brakes do not have.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185701.png&hash=615e3c1aa9c374cb1eab5bfc1e9494f2cb05e9f7)

At a certain point, the heat in magnets is such that they cannot induce current because their magnetism is zip. At that moment, they stop getting hotter and begin to cool.

As soon as they get to a temperature that they can output a significant magnetic field again, they start to get hot, which weakens the magnetic field and the amount of induced current, and so on and so forth.

Have you read any articles on comparisons that I could read? I'm sure the technology will improve, but I'm interested in the state of the art as it is now.   8)


Below is an article on the topic.

When I visited the Ewz manufacturer we discussed regenerative braking (I was interested in whether his units were designed to do this).  It has a lot of problems, and the efficiency is low, maybe 20% recovery possible.  The motors aren't designed to work the other way as generators.

The bigger problem with Big Rigs pulling a heavy load is that the throughput would be so big on the downhill.  You would need much thicker and heavier wiring to handle the current passing through the wires.  The batts also not designed to take so much juice so fast.  On a Big Rig with 40 tons going down Cajon Pass, I suspect the magnets would overheat in the first few minutes.

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http://large.stanford.edu/courses/2016/ph240/brown1/ (http://large.stanford.edu/courses/2016/ph240/brown1/)

Regenerative Braking Efficiency
Matthew Brown
November 20, 2016
Submitted as coursework for PH240, Stanford University, Fall 2016
Everyday Driving
Fig. 1: An electric truck with regenerative braking capability, made by Smith Electric Vehicles. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

We spend spend a huge amount of energy on transportation, and on automobiles in particular. Outside of the minor side effect of giving us unprecedented freedom of movement and enabling much of our way of life, all of that energy is "wasted". If a driver burns a tank of gasoline traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles, 100% of the energy in the gasoline will be converted to heat and not useful for other work. Much of this energy will be converted to heat in the internal combustion engine during the combustion process, a thermodynamically required inefficiency that is the price of admission for use of heat engines. Some will be lost to friction in the drivetrain, but some of the energy in the gasoline will be converted to kinetic energy of the vehicle, the intended purpose. Whenever the driver brakes the vehicle to a stop, all of the kinetic energy of the vehicle will be converted to heat by the brakes. The idea of regenerative braking is capture some of that kinetic energy and store it, instead of discarding it as heat.
Regenerative Braking

This idea of capturing kinetic energy is not new, implementations of electrical regenerative braking have existed since at least 1906. [1] Electrical regenerative braking typically involves a vehicle propelled by an electric motor from a battery, such as the truck in Fig. 1, with the possible addition of an internal combustion engine for hybrids. If the wheels and axles of the car do work on the motor (instead of the other way around), the motor acts as a generator and energy flows back to the battery. There are other methods of recovering kinetic energy; for several years beginning in 2009, Formula One teams used flywheels to store kinetic energy. This idea has not been as popular as electrical regenerative braking, for both safety and implementation difficulty.
Efficiency

A conventional passenger internal combustion engine has an efficiency of about 0.12-0.20. [2] That is, only about 20% of the energy in the gasoline is converted to kinetic energy of the vehicle. This is dominated by the engine efficiency. In contrast, electric motors are quite efficient. While induction motors (IM) have an efficiency ranging from 0.65 to 0.94 (for urban vs highway driving scenarios), permanent magnet AC motors are even more efficient, reaching 0.83 to 0.95 for the same scenarios. [3] So speaking strictly of efficiency, the ratio of work out of the engine/motor to the energy in, there is a big benefit to using electric motors, which lend themselves naturally to electrical regenerative braking. While the efficiency is generally high for electric motors, it does change with both speed and torque. Fig. 2 displays the efficiency of the electric motor/inverter combination used by Sterkenburg et al, showing that efficiency can drop off when the system is operating near maximum torque at low speeds. [4]
Fig. 2: Efficiency for a given induction motor/inverter combination. Efficiency is dependent on operating conditions. (Source: M. Brown, after Van Sterkenburg et al. [5])
Limitations and Capabilities

To consider the efficiency of a vehicle including regenerative braking, we should consider its limitations. First, if the drive motor is being used as a generator, it is restricted by the same power limits as when it is acting as a motor. This is an problem because vehicles typically can brake much harder (with much more power) with conventional, friction- based brakes then they can accelerate forward; a vehicle regenerative braking alone will have less braking capability than a vehicle with friction-based brakes. It seems unlikely that vehicles will forego conventional brakes anytime soon. Braking power is not only limited by the motor's power rating, but by the charging power limit of the battery pack. This limit depends on the battery type (chemical composition) and changes with temperature. [5] This makes analyzing the braking power capability difficult, as a vehicle may be able to regen-brake at full power for a short period of time (a few seconds), but as the temperatures of the battery pack and inverter rise, the braking power will quickly fall. While real-world benefit may vary depending on the scenario, some simulations show that regen braking reduces external energy consumption by a little over 20% in urban driving situations. [4]

While it makes sense to attempt to recover kinetic energy for later driving, the exact amount of energy, and the rate of energy, that can be recovered is dependent on both the myriad of available motor, inverter, and battery types, and the driving scenario.


© Matthew Brown. The author grants permission to copy, distribute and display this work in unaltered form, with attribution to the author, for noncommercial purposes only. All other rights, including commercial rights, are reserved to the author.
References

[1] A. Raworth, "Regenerative Control of Electric Tramcars and Locomotives," J. Inst. Electr. Eng. 38, 374 (1907).

[2] "Tires and Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy, Transportation Research Board of the U.S. National Research Council, Special Report 286, 2006.

[3] J. W. Schultz and S. Huard, "Comparing AC Induction with Permanent Magnet Motors in Hybrid Vehicles and the Impact on the Value Proposition, Parker Motion, 2013.

[4] S. Van Sterkenburg et al., "Analysis of Regenerative Braking Efficiency - A Case Study of Two Electric Vehicles Operating in the Rotterdam Area," IEEE 6043109, 6 Sep 11.

[5] K. Smith and C.-Y. Wang, "Power and Thermal Characterization of a Lithium-Ion Battery Pack For Hybrid-Electric Vehicles," J. Power Sources 160, 662 (2006)

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 23, 2017, 01:39:43 pm
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SNIPPET:

Based on the style of a Chinese cargo bike, but incorporating Scandinavian design, this electric tricycle could go a long way toward living a car-free lifestyle.

One of the key elements for transitioning more people into a car-free or low-car lifestyle is having a bike that can carry larger loads, whether those loads are stuff or people, so that more local trips that require cargo space can be covered by bicycle. Cargo bikes fit that requirement, but riding (and balancing) a load on a two wheeler can be challenging for some people, in which case a Dutch-style two-wheeled bakfiets may not be the best choice, but a three-wheeled cargo bike might just fit the bill. The stability of a tricycle, when combined with the pickup-like hauling capacity of a cargo bike and the power of an electric drive system, may make it possible for more people to replace many car trips with a cleaner transport option.

Sanitov Bicycles, founded by a Danish designer but based in London, has just launched its new entry into the urban e-mobility market, an electric cargo trike dubbed movE. This e-trike is well-positioned as an affordable option for covering ground in the city or suburbs with a combination of pedal and electric power, while also enabling the hauling a total of about 200kg (~440 lb) of stuff (or people) in its rear cargo area. At a discounted early-bird pricing option of just $1595, the cost is much lower than many of the other electric cargo bikes on the market, and the movE could be a gateway to bike-based living without sacrificing carrying capacity.


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Full article with specs:


https://www.treehugger.com/bikes/sanitov-electric-cargo-bike.html


Agelbert NOTE: I like it but I think the all weather e-tuk is more convincing to the average American (who wants an EV).  ;D

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 26, 2017, 06:10:59 pm
My whole point in posting this newz item on flying carz is this:

If every Yeah-Who & George Jetson Wanna'bee thinks there going to pony up the necessary funds
to own a toy to zip around town in like it's a convertible musclecar on steroids, they frickin' dreamin'.

The FAA's gotta' be all over this FAD like a cheap suit.

Can you imagine the **** mayhem this mode of transportation will bring ?


https://youtu.be/4h0Qvc6_MfQ

https://youtu.be/5r3kpl5Ao5s

As a pilot I can tell you this type of flying machine is, and always has been, a great idea.
WHY? Because you need a lot more power to get to altitude than to stay there. For example, if I really had to extend the range of a twin engine aircraft (I never did have this situation, but it was in the range stats), all I had to do was shut down one engine and feather the prop at altitude. Yes, the velocity would be reduced. BUT, the RANGE (i.e. fuel used per mile of flight) would be REDUCED.

THEN, there is the fact that all the airport infrastructure doesn't have to be built and this type of electric flying machine is the best logical option for a DEMOCRATIC society.

And that is why the point AZ brings up, and the dude from that U.S. University about "regulatory" hurdles  ;), is valid. The FAA will stop this dead in its tracks, NOT because it isn't "impractical" or "unsafe". A BRS system on a small VTOL can save your arse on any engine failure. A BRS system is a ballistic fired shute that looks like a mortar. I had them on ultralights 30 years ago. They aren't practical on larger aircraft but they are old hat for small flying machines.

As AZ alluded to, and I will explain in detail, the ability to fly from point A to point B in our fascist paradise is RIGIDLY controlled by our gooberment. THAT is why we've got GATES to the skies called airports. The gooberment does not want citizens to be able to fly hither and yon without having to go through the capitalist/fascist GATE structure. The elites don't CARE about that because the whole thing is built for them! Did you know you can go STRAIGHT to fancy resorts in the Dominican Republic from the U.S. WITHOUT going through customs at either end? Well yeah, you CAN if you are RICH and have an executive jet available. The LAWS are not for them, boys and girls.


Very well put AG.

Don't get me wrong, sign me up for one of these 4th Reichstag's windup plastic run-abouts, there cool as ****.

I'm seasoned, AG's seasoned. We both possess a ticket to ride. I'm not current at this point in time. 30 days of
review in reg's, weather, sim time, left seat with an instructor & whaa-la I'm a Legal Eagle again. Oh, yeah & the medical.  :icon_mrgreen:

SOOOOOO, it's complicated & for "1st timers" that's a BIG hurdle.
The point is, the ego is being tickled & the brain is in the caboose. Eye candy with big consequences.
If you'll notice in the vid, no one was aboard. That was a big boy toy drone test flight. These cats haven't even
received GOOBERmint approval to have a test pilot flight yet.

I'll take a Cherokee 6, an attractive female hostage, leave Lauderdale airspace & head to little Guana Cay for lunch.
 

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So, you've flown a six? I put quite a few hours into those birds way back when. Here's a short war story from my air taxi rat days:

It was the San Juan to Vieques flight in a 260 hp Cherokee six sometime in 1969. The folks that lived in Vieques would fly to San Juan and buy stuff to take back to their island (half of it - the other half was routinely being blown to smithereens as a bomb fun and games place for the Navy and Marines - it looked like the moon  :P).

Vieques islanders were  sort of country bumpkins to the average cosmopolitan San Juan dweller. Country folks are very practical and aren't real particular about appearances.  ;D On this particular flight I had some people carrying sacks of potatoes (I eyed these carefully when I did my weight and balance  ;)) and a lady that had some live and healthy (and noisy) chickens. I can't imagine why, but country folks also smell a bit ripe on a hot day in the tropics... Perhaps it's fear of flying that makes them perspire a bit more than normal, but I was always glad for my tiny flip down pilot seat window...  :D

Well we, took off and encountered a lot of wind noise. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fyoursmiles.org%2Fpsmile%2Fpilot%2Fp0502.gif&hash=fba4b8bf97a351f01894e2b576439a12f8acf7f7) I called the tower at the international airport 5 miles east of my air taxi base (Isla Grande airport) and asked for a touch and go, which they approved. It seems the latch over the door had not sealed the door properly.  I had a friend riding in the right seat (he wasn't a pilot) and I asked him to see if he could force the door open a bit and then try to pull it closed again (we are in flight approaching the international airport at this time). He did that (sound of torrent of air going by at 150 mph) and the lady with the chickens screamed. The chickens weren't too happy about that either.  :D

It didn't work. So, we landed, slowed down and did that again until we got that silly latch to catch right. Without ever coming to a stop, we just took off again and flew east over the north coast of Puerto Rico and then southeast to the island of Vieques.

The landing was "routine" but I should explain to you what that entailed at Vieques. They have a weird runway there.  :P The runway, when you are landing going east (which is almost always) is much higher than the other end. To further complicate matters, the runway elevation goes UP after the threshold before it starts to go DOWN.

All that is a great advantage when you are taking off but a bit tricky when you are landing. AZ, you obviously know about ground effect and low wing aircraft fun and games. A runway sloping down hill is a ground effect nightmare that can lead you to overrun the runway if you don't watch it!

I don't know if you have ever flown a FULLY LOADED TO THE GILLS Cherokee six. They are very squirrelly on landing. You know that the normal drill is to round out and then flare out, right? Well that would result in way to much FLOAT at Vieques.

So, I came up with a trick to deal with that.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013201314.png&hash=0715eb72631014310634eb56176ff860c6d542f6) I would establish approach speed at a fixed pitch attitude. That's right, I would NOT flare. I would bring her over the threshold watching for the slight runway rise just before the downhill part started WITH MY HAND ON THE FLAP HANDLE (I had full flaps at this time, of course  8)). As I reached the bump I would lower the flaps to touch the main wheels without any pitch change and remove all flaps and hit the toe brakes. It worked like a charm. The people, potatoes and chickens all arrived safely.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185701.png&hash=615e3c1aa9c374cb1eab5bfc1e9494f2cb05e9f7) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fyoursmiles.org%2Fpsmile%2Fpilot%2Fp0503.gif&hash=d50f2491e90b32816b4ecd245d145c3c7ecee2b5)

I taught a few other pilots to do that and they said, HEY, it works! Flaps are just supposed to be there to steepen the glide path on approach when you apply them, not when you remove them, so we all agreed the FAA would not understand our cool trick and that we would never tell the feds about it. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F4fvfcja.gif&hash=34a9a570347d39a0a892bc1f376c5e8b88add6b5)

Getting back to the Electric Airplane subject, most people are not aware that aircraft internal combustion engines mostly fail when you are at full power, which happens to be when you are taking off and need that engine the most. Electric motors, can fail at any time. But when they do, it's almost always temperature related. Which means they will rarely fail on take off because they are fresh! For large EV flying machines, having a bunch of motors will make them far more reliable than internal combustion or even jet engines (less moving parts to fail).

I can imagine the FAA coming up with some BULLSHIT about having to learn engine motor out procedure for 30 different configurations on an Electric bird with 30 motors just to keep anybody from ever being able to check out in it. That's what they do.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013201314.png&hash=0715eb72631014310634eb56176ff860c6d542f6)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 26, 2017, 07:37:23 pm
Electric cars are coming fast -- and that’s not just the opinion of carmakers anymore. Total SA, one of the world’s biggest oil producers, is now saying EVs may constitute almost a third of new-car sales by the end of the next decade.

The surge in battery powered vehicles will cause demand for oil-based fuels to peak in the 2030s, Total Chief Energy Economist Joel Couse said at Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s conference in New York on Tuesday. EVs will make up 15 percent to 30 percent of new vehicles by 2030, after which fuel “demand will flatten out,” Couse said. “Maybe even decline.”

Couse’s projection for electric cars is the highest yet by a major oil company and exceeds BNEF’s own forecast, said Colin McKerracher, head of advanced transport analysis at Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

“That’s big,” McKerracher said. “That’s by far the most aggressive we’ve seen by any of the majors."

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Source: Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Other oil companies have been trimming their long-term forecasts for oil demand. Royal Dutch Shell Plc Chief Executive Officer Ben van Beurden said in March that oil demand may peak in the late 2020s. It set up a business unit to identify the clean technologies where it could be most profitable.

Electric cars are beginning to compete with gasoline models on both price and performance. The most expensive part of an electric car is the battery, which can make up half the total cost, according to BNEF. The first electric cars to be competitive on price have been in the luxury class, led by Tesla Inc.’s Model S, which is now the best-selling large luxury car in the U.S.

But battery prices are dropping by about 20 percent a year, and automakers have been spending billions to electrify their fleets. Volkswagen AG is targeting 25 percent of its sales to be electric by 2025. Toyota Motor Corp. plans to phase out fossil fuels altogether by 2050.

Electric cars currently make up about 1 percent of global vehicle sales, but traditional carmakers are preparing for transformation. In 2018, Volkswagen plows into electrification with an Audi SUV and the first high-speed U.S. charging network to rival Tesla’s Superchargers. Tata Motors Ltd.’s Jaguar and Volvo Cars both have promising cars on the way too, and by 2020, the avalanche really begins, with Mercedes-Benz, VW, General Motors Co. and others releasing dozens of new models.

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“By 2020 there will be over 120 different models of EV across the spectrum,” said Michael Liebreich, founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance. “These are great cars. They will make the internal combustion equivalent look old fashioned.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-25/electric-car-boom-seen-triggering-peak-oil-demand-in-2030s (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-25/electric-car-boom-seen-triggering-peak-oil-demand-in-2030s)

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 27, 2017, 07:17:14 pm
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March 28th, 2017 by Cynthia Shahan


https://cleantechnica.com/2017/03/28/another-milestone-renault-100000th-leased-electric-vehicle-battery/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 01, 2017, 06:36:05 pm
The Electric Vehicle Disruption - End Of Oil by 2030 
https://youtu.be/E7Jg1IJ68_g

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Published on Apr 4, 2016

Tony Seba's Clean Disruption Keynote presentation at the Swedbank Nordic Energy Summit in Oslo, Norway, March 17th, 2016.

The keynote, based on the book 'Clean Disruption of Energy and Transportation' assert that four technology categories will disrupt energy and transportation by:
1- Batteries / Energy Storage
2- Electric Vehicles
3- Self-Driving Vehicles
4- Solar Energy

The outcome of the Clean Disruption is that by 2030
• All new vehicles will be electric.
• All new vehicles will be autonomous (self-driving).
• Oil will be obsolete.
• Coal, natural gas and nuclear will be obsolete.
• 80+ per cent of parking spaces will be obsolete.
• Individual car ownership will be obsolete.
• All new energy will be provided by solar (and wind)

Clean Disruption is a technology disruption. Just like digital cameras disrupted film and the web disrupted publishing, Clean Disruption is inevitable and it will be swift.

Copyright © 2016 by Tony Seba
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 02, 2017, 02:58:02 pm
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EV interior BYD e5

City of Loja (Ecuador) Purchases 30 All-Electric BYD e5 “EcoTaxis”   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

May 2nd, 2017 by Kyle Field

BYD has rolled out the largest fleet of electric taxis in Ecuador, thanks to the City of Loja purchasing 30 BYD e5 taxis. (picture at article link)

The purchase of the electric taxis was initiated by a local community-driven effort that secured government funding to finance the purchase. The community-driven effort speaks to deep environmental roots in the Loja region, which initiated a recycling program in the 1990s and more recently an installation of wind turbines to generate clean, renewable electricity.

The Mayor of Loja, Bolivar Castillo, took a moment to thank the activists in the community for their efforts to connect the electric taxi idea, BYD, and local leaders in an effort to catalyze the adoption of the “Eco Taxi.”

“This demonstrates that the people of Loja are not afraid to try new things. Cities like ours will pave the way for others to follow.”

BYD Business Manager of BYD E-Motors Ecuador, Jorge Burbano, shared a similar sentiment while also noting strong support from local government and financial officials in the region:

“The strong support from the government and the development bank Corporación Financiera Nacional shows united effort to create a sustainable living environment. We are impressed by their conviction and perseverance to make EcoTaxis a reality.”

When Ecuador signed the Paris Agreement on climate change, it was fully committed to deliver on its promises. The purchase of the 30 BYD e5s for use as taxis are a meaningful step in that direction and results in a direct reduction in emissions, especially since 43.6% of Ecuador’s electricity is generated from renewable sources  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3).

Ecuador’s electricity mix has been transforming over the last few decades and now sits with 42% of its power capacity coming from hydropower and another ~13% coming from wind, solar, biomass, and steam turbines. In parallel to the conversion to renewables, Ecuador has invested heavily in its high-voltage transmission infrastructure, which opens up options in other regions and supports the intermittent nature of renewables. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)

This latest integration of these 30 BYD e5s into Loja is merely the latest of many around the world. It continues to lead the charge for plug-in vehicles for mass transit and fleet applications, which, while they see less attention from global mainstream media, are making an important impact on emissions around the world. BYD’s buses eliminate noxious diesel emissions in some of the most densely populated cities in the world, while BYD e5 and e6 taxis eliminate non value-add idling that is so common amongst taxis in cities.

Ecuador may be the latest country in Latin America to take a step towards a renewable future, but it is impressive to note that every country in Latin America signed the Paris Agreement.

The video below provides an overview of the installation (in Spanish  ;D).

https://youtu.be/opSartnPkik


https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/02/ecuador-city-buys-30-byd-e5s/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 03, 2017, 07:53:14 pm
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#Cars

Forsa / dpa

Survey: Diesel car drivers ponder switch

Only two in five diesel car drivers plan to stick with the technology when buying their next car, while the rest are unsure or want to switch to an alternative drive, according to a survey by pollster forsa, reports news agency dpa. Most respondents said they would buy a petrol-fuelled car (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183337.bmp&hash=fd5a6df63c32bd65dda7b6d93e788647ca3829df), while pure e-cars were not very popular, writes dpa.

For more information, see the CLEW dossier The Energiewende and German carmakers.

 

#Business & Jobs #Cars #Technology

Bild am Sonntag (BamS) / Deutsche See

Deutsche See snags Post’s electric Scooter

German postal service Deutsche Post has found the first major customer for its in-house produced electric vehicle Street Scooter, Florian Zerfass writes in weekly Bild am Sonntag (BamS). Fish wholesaler Deutsche See is buying 80 scooters for distributing its products in Germany’s inner cities, Zerfass writes.

Deutsche See CEO Egbert Miebach told BamS he had been trying to reduce his company’s CO2 emissions for years and bought 500 VW cars with allegedly climate-friendly diesel technology in 2010. After VW’s diesel emissions fraud scandal emerged in 2015, Deutsche See sued the carmaker for almost twelve million euros in damages.
Deutsche Post recently announced plans to double the production capacity of its Street Scooter to 20,000, making it the country’s largest e-car producer. Deutsche See’s scooter will be the first electric van with a modern cooling system, partly powered by a PV membrane on the car’s roof  ;D, the company said in a press release.

For background, see the CLEW factsheet Dieselgate forces VW to embrace green mobility.

https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/blockchain-battery-revolution-diesel-drivers-ponder-switch
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 06, 2017, 01:03:09 pm
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New Solar Plane  Completes First Test Flight in Switzerland
   
May 5, 2017

By Jennifer Delony  Associate Editor

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http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2017/05/new-solar-plane-completes-first-test-flight-in-switzerland.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 06, 2017, 01:17:07 pm
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Renault ZOE

Unstoppable Zoe (European EV Sales Report)

May 6th, 2017 by Jose Pontes

SNIPPET:

The European EV market had 29,000 registrations in March, up 30% over the same month last year, making it the third best month ever, only behind the incentive-inflated Decembers of 2015 (34,000) and 2016 (30,000). At this pace, the European EV market is set to reach the 300,000 units milestone by year end. Furthermore the EV market share now coasts at a record 1.5%.

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/06/unstoppable-zoe-european-ev-sales-report/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 09, 2017, 02:29:09 pm
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May 9th, 2017 by Zachary Shahan

https://youtu.be/1rqtKc0AWXM

Great article (VERY hard hitting!) included with above video:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/09/revolution/

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/09/revolution/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 11, 2017, 09:37:32 pm
5 Reasons To Buy An Electric Car

https://youtu.be/ysHpmrwsEsY

Published on Apr 3, 2016

5 Reasons To Buy An Electric Car. Driving the 2016 Nissan Leaf, I discuss the many benefits of driving an electric vehicle. The instant torque and peak torque from 0 RPM, the incredibly low maintenance (tire rotations and cabin filter changes), the incredible efficiency (about 3x the efficiency of an ICE vehicle), the convenience of charging, and the affordability of leasing an electric car.

Related Videos
Nissan Leaf Review - https://youtu.be/KovdnzywQbs
Free Car? - https://youtu.be/NCdLFhUmubc
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 16, 2017, 02:42:53 pm
Vehicle-To-Grid Discharge, Even At Constant Power, Is Detrimental To EV Battery Performance, Study Finds  :(

May 16th, 2017 by James Ayre

SNIPPET:

There have long been critics of the idea of widespread use of electric vehicle (EV) vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies for a variety of reasons, but largely in relation to the potential damage done to EV batteries, and thus reduced battery lifespan.

New research from the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute at the University of Hawaii at Manoa seems to clearly support this assertion — the extra cycling that accompanies use of an EV battery for grid balancing, even when at constant power, reduces EV battery cell performance significantly.

To be more specific, the use of an EV with V2G tech could reduce the working lifespan of an EV battery pack to under 5 years time, according to the new work.  :(  :P

The researchers note, though, that simply delaying the charging of EVs as a means of balancing the grid would have only a “negligible” effect on EV batteries, and could thus represent a better option. However, this could prove to not be the case in environments warmer than “room temperature.”

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V2G Battery Degradation

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/16/vehicle-grid-discharge-even-constant-power-detrimental-ev-battery-performance-study-finds/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/16/vehicle-grid-discharge-even-constant-power-detrimental-ev-battery-performance-study-finds/)

Agelbert COMMENT: Well, provided this is true, EV car manufacturers should use common sense and join with electric Utilities to offer EV car buyers a 10 year guarantee, WITHOUT ANY ADDED CHARGES, for replacing the used battery pack with a new one. I make the caveat about "no added charges" because the fun and games on the average lead acid battery "guarantee" is, and always was, a rip off.

Avoiding peaking costs is well worth the 10 year battery pack guarantee. In fact, if we had a sane government, they would REMOVE all the fossil fuel "subsidies" and, instead provide EV battery pack 10 year guarantee subsidies as a matter of National Security grid stability.

But common sense and logic in regard to renewable energy is rather difficult for the United Petro-States of America. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fgaah.gif&hash=e43fa6be4258ba495007b2bbb3e7dd2f60288fcd)



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A useful warning to users of today's batteries but of limited relevance to their successors which, if anything, will be encouraged by the disclosure of another flaw awaiting correction in a key component of a product which is still at a very early stage of evolution.

agelbert > wattleberry  

Like what, the tendrils that grow and short them? We know about that. The battery development is quite mature, thank you very much. It's the fossil fuel polluting machine called an internal combustion engine that never got past the profit over people and planet stage. Gas stations will soon go the way of the dodo bird too.

The only issue with batteries of any significance that needs improvement is rapid replacement technology. We NOW have access to electricity in FAR more places than we have access to gasoline. All we need is a small "spare" battery pack that can take us home or too a quick pack replacement location nearby if our main battery pack fails.


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This discussion needs more clarity. People are defining whats better in odd ways. How do we define it? By how much the EV owner saves in retail electricity costs vs how much the value of the car is reduced by battery degeneration?

I tend to feel V2G doesn't make sense, because a car is not just a battery. However, when the battery is used more, the value of the car reduces.

If you want V2G, get a PowerWall instead. Then you are only reducing the value of the PowerWall, not the car.

A PowerWall is 6500. A Model S is > 65000. 10x.

Now on the other hand, we are only looking at one storage scenario, load shifting.

Already, California is starting a demand response program that pays users not to use electricity during peaks and allow the utility to dial back demand when it needs to.

That is an area for an EV owner to benefit by allowing charging to be controlled or timed to miss expensive peak demand times. That makes total sense. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)



Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 30, 2017, 02:53:59 pm
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Renault Zoe Hiccups, But Remains #1 (Europe Electric Car Sales Report)

May 30th, 2017 by Jose Pontes

SNIPPET:

Looking at the monthly model ranking:

#1 Renault Zoe – Due to some quality glitches, the deliveries of some 2,000 Zoe were delayed, hurting April’s performance of the French hatchback, which last month only landed 1,627 registrations, its worst result of the year. But that was still enough to win Europe’s monthly best seller status for the fourth month in a row. Due to these production hiccups, the model’s performance suffered across Europe, from its home market (939 registrations, down 5%) to Austria (96, down 2%). Nevertheless, it somehow managed to grow in the all-important German market (280 registrations, up 27%).

#2 BMW i3 – The German hot hatch had its worst-selling month in Europe since the massive arrival of the 33 kWh battery, with 1,562 cars being delivered. Despite this, deliveries were up 27% year over year (YoY), with good numbers especially in Norway (426 registrations), all of them being fully electrics(!), but also in its home Germany (357), the United Kingdom (195), and Austria (93). Looking ahead, expect deliveries to slowly drop throughout the summer as people anticipate the revised version, coming later in the year.

#3 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – After a tight race with the BMW i3, the Japanese SUV ended March in 3rd place (1,507 registrations, down 15% YoY). Despite reaching interesting sales levels in important markets, like Germany (294 units) or Norway (222 units), Mitsubishi will have a hard time finding a replacement for UK sales — incentives for PHEVs have now become much less appealing there.

#4 Nissan Leaf – Thanks to deep discounting, the ageing hatch is resisting a wipeout from the newer offerings, reaching 4th place despite registrations going down 31% YoY to 1,326 units. With steady sales in its stronghold markets — like Norway (287 units), the United Kingdom (350), and France (198) — and a surprising performance in Sweden (189 units, a new record), the veteran model is keeping momentum by appealing to a new demographic still untapped by EVs: Bargain Hunters.

#5 Mercedes GLC350e – The (not so big) surprise of the month came from the Mercedes GLC350e. This trendy Mercedes model is in the intersection of two hot trends on the Old Continent: SUVs and plug-ins, all served in a Euro-friendlier size than the yacht-like models above it (Tesla Model X, Volvo XC90 …). The GLC350e landed #5 in April with 961 registrations. The largest markets for the Mercedes SUV were Belgium (204 units, new record), Norway (179 units), and Germany (126). The three-pointed star has hit a homerun with this model, especially considering that it doesn’t have direct competition among the premium brands. (Well, perhaps not a homerun in Europe — maybe a hat trick.)

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/30/renault-zoe-hiccups-remains-1-europe-electric-car-sales-report/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 01, 2017, 07:19:32 pm
California Electric Car Sales Up 91% (1st Quarter)  ;D
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Texas Won’t Let You Buy Patriotic Tesla Model 3 — Crony Capitalism  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Facigar.gif&hash=dc9dccf92c6c88c99611b06c86d92629d69f2978) Beats Energy Independence?

May 31st, 2017 by Steve Hanley

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/31/texas-wont-let-shop-patriotic-tesla-model-3-crony-capitalism-beats-energy-independence/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/31/texas-wont-let-shop-patriotic-tesla-model-3-crony-capitalism-beats-energy-independence/)

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Current & Future State Of Electric Vehicles From The US Big 3 Auto Companies
May 31st, 2017 by Loren McDonald

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/31/current-future-state-electric-vehicles-us-big-3-auto-companies/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/05/31/current-future-state-electric-vehicles-us-big-3-auto-companies/)

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STOP Fooling California

The oil industry  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Facigar.gif&hash=dc9dccf92c6c88c99611b06c86d92629d69f2978) is living the sweet life in California. So it makes sense that oil companies spend millions annually in the Golden State to convince people and ...

http://stopfoolingca.org/ (http://stopfoolingca.org/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 02, 2017, 06:26:29 pm
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Tesla Model S

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John Gustafson, Tesla owner since 2011

Answered May 23, 2015

Remember that Tesla is very unlike other car companies that stop working on the engineering of a car and then send it to dealer lots. To the extent possible, they continue to offer improvements to what they have already sold. Elon Musk has voiced this philosophy. If the changes are software upgrades, then they are free; if the changes involve hardware, then of course there is a charge for them, but it is possible in many cases to upgrade a car to the equivalent of a newer model. Some of that has already happened with the Model S, though of course it is pretty tough to upgrade a single-motor model to a dual-motor model.

The Tesla Roadster owners are being offered upgrades that raise the range from 245 miles (235 miles for the Roadster Sport) to around 400 miles, and the changes are more than simply swapping the battery for one with higher energy density; they also change some of the aerodynamics of the car to reduce drag, and swap the tires for ones with much lower rolling resistance.

The Model S is currently getting self-driving features, incrementally. Which is wise, because it takes a while to get used to a car that can drive itself. People who bought a Model S are now getting upgraded to a car that, on command from a smart phone, can open the garage door with HomeLink, back out, close the garage door, adjust the seat and mirrors and temperature and set the preferred audio, drive to the front door, and unlock the driver door when the driver gets within a few feet of the car. That's a lot of software, and the kind of software that takes an excruciating amount of testing effort to assure safety.

So the question "When will the Tesla Model S be redesigned?" might be answered as follows: "It is being redesigned all the time, and many of the improvements are available to existing owners  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca) , so there is little reason to wait for a redesign in the hope of getting a more technologically advanced car, like you have to do with other car companies."  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)


https://www.quora.com/When-will-the-Tesla-Model-S-be-redesigned/answer/John-Gustafson-1
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 03, 2017, 10:24:51 pm
Why Gasoline Powered Cars Are Obsolete  ;D

Jim Smith - Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES)

https://youtu.be/d7tRlsoZgdI

Published on Sep 16, 2016

Learn why EVs are more pleasant to drive, how their overall cost will beat out comparable gasoline cars, how ‘range anxiety’ can cease to be an issue, and more. EV evangelist Jim Smith is the owner of Golden Real Estate (GoldenRealEstate.com) and lets his brokers and clients try the firm’s Teslas and Volts: Driving is believing.

This was an event during the 2016 National Drive Electric Week. Before Jim’s talk attendees had opportunity for test drives in Chevy Volts, Teslas, Leafs, Prius Plugin, and a Smart EV and talk to the owners.

Jim Smith presented a shorter version of this talk on Sept 13, 2016 at Boulder CRES.

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 06, 2017, 10:53:16 pm
Flash offers a ground-up redesign of the electric bike  ;D

https://youtu.be/HxPCN3iTtKU

Full article:

https://www.treehugger.com/bikes/flash-offers-ground-redesign-e-bike.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 15, 2017, 02:37:16 pm
(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fdims-global%2Fdims3%2FGLOB%2Flegacy_thumbnail%2F750x422%2Fquality%2F95%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fslideshows%2Fimages%2Fslides%2F381%2F784%2F0%2FS3817840%2Fslug%2Fl%2F03-2017-hyundai-ioniq-geneva-1.jpg&hash=4f8fdb33db5b5fc61b1e048d92ce3e3bbe14ea01)

The Electrek Review: 2017 Hyundai IONIQ EV is the new efficiency champion, end of Prius era?

Seth Weintraub 

  - Apr. 5th 2017 4:54 pm ET
 @llsethj

Agelbert NOTE: Excellent review with multiple graphics, videos and comparison with Tesla specs.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F8.gif&hash=c1d98e606d7f558df4040f88e7997b3e11e9448c)

https://electrek.co/2017/04/05/hyundai-ioniq-ev-review/

 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 15, 2017, 02:46:22 pm
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http://insideevs.com/compare-plug-ins/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 16, 2017, 06:46:19 pm
Tesla Model X = Safest SUV Ever, Because Some Humans Have Hearts  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

June 13th, 2017 by Zachary Shahan

SNIPPET:

The Tesla Model X has been scored as the safest SUV the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ever tested, and the second safest vehicle the NHTSA has ever tested … only trailing the Tesla Model S.  ;D

First, the front barrier test:

https://youtu.be/vCXaR3_r164


Next, the side impact test that simulates what happens if you get T boned at an intersection.

https://youtu.be/scvG5aCl47c

And now the sideways on ice into a telephone pole test.

https://youtu.be/SjapNSJJT0I

Tesla Model X the First SUV Ever to Achieve 5-Star Crash Rating in Every Category

The Tesla Team June 13, 2017

We engineered Model X to be the safest SUV ever, and today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that after conducting independent testing, it has awarded Model X a 5-star safety rating in every category and sub-category, making it the first SUV ever to earn the 5-star rating across the board. More than just resulting in a 5-star rating, the data from NHTSA’s testing shows that Model X has the lowest probability of injury of any SUV it has ever tested. In fact, of all the cars NHTSA has ever tested, Model X’s overall probability of injury was second only to Model S.

Model X performs so much better in a crash than gas-powered SUVs because of its all-electric architecture and powertrain design. The rigid, fortified battery pack that powers Model X is mounted beneath the floor of the vehicle creating a center of gravity so low that Model X has the lowest rollover probability of any SUV on the road. No other SUV has ever come close to meeting and exceeding this rollover requirement.

NHTSA’s tests assess both the structure of the vehicle, which must minimize intrusion into the cabin and absorb as much energy as possible, and also the seatbelt and airbag restraint system, which must maximize injury mitigation in the event of a crash. Among the nine subcategories rated by NHTSA, including frontal impact, side impact, and pole impact tests conducted on both the driver and passenger side as well as the rollover test, Model X achieved 5-stars in every category and sub-category. That means that in the event of a serious crash, Model X occupants have an overall 93% probability of walking away without a serious injury – a testament to our commitment to building the safest cars on today’s roads.


Full article:   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fmuscular.gif&hash=1ebeafc0e4589b9d38ab66d37aa940d757e830e9)


https://cleantechnica.com/2017/06/13/tesla-model-x-safest-suv-ever-humans-hearts/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 17, 2017, 01:00:10 pm
China Electric Car Sales Grow 49% — BAIC EC180 Leads Rise of Microcars (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fmaniac.gif&hash=9ecf389a7da25db958f3f63461cbb45a4b316c4e)

June 17th, 2017 by Jose Pontes

SNIPPET:


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#1 – Zhidou D2 EV: This bare-basic city vehicle probably doesn’t inspire anyone, but surely continues to be delivered in record quantities (4,471 units in May), probably thanks to big fleet deals. This vehicle is sold as a quadricycle (think Renault Twizy class) in some European countries, with the following specs: 12 kWh battery, 120 km range, 90 km max speed, and all for some €16,000.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/06/China-YTD-2017-Electric-Car-Sales.png)

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(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/01/BAIC-EC180.jpg)

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/05/BYD-e5.jpg)

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/01/Geely-Emgrand-EV.jpg)
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Full article with a discussion of all the EVs shown above:    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-060914180936.jpeg&hash=5e39d70fafe4e7190a6eebce34b740c58721de3f)

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/06/17/china-electric-car-sales-grow-49-baic-ec180-leads-rise-microcars/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/06/17/china-electric-car-sales-grow-49-baic-ec180-leads-rise-microcars/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 21, 2017, 07:53:48 pm
What is it like owning a  Model S? I'm not talking about just driving it. What makes this experience novel versus buying/owning your previous vehicle(s)?

Kirsten Oulton, Model S owner and evangelist

Updated Feb 17, 2016

I could probably have made a much longer list, but I'll leave you with a few of the more memorable differences that have nothing to do with the driving (which would require a huge post  just to cover that):

Purchasing: I have bought quite a few cars in the past, and dread the dealership experience. I've never been able to buy a new car in under two hours (I have managed as little as an hour on a used car). I particularly can't bear how they make it as hard as possible to understand how much you are paying for each item, while subjecting me to a salesperson, his/her manager, and sometimes (for added fun) the dealership owner while we get various things approved. I've enjoyed dental surgery more. Here is my purchase experience for the car: 1. Test drive in the middle of a snow storm (4" of fresh snow) before it was plowed (the rep challenged me to try and make it spin out... I failed) (20 min.), 2. Discuss the 1 feature that was unclear to me before making my selections (5 min.), 3. Register the order online (4 min.)... and DONE. 29 minutes. Now, to be fair, people often test drive one or more times... so the only part we really need to compare to get an apples-to-apples comparison to my best ever dealership time (1 hour for a used car) versus the Tesla time ( 5 + 4 = 9 minutes). I could have done it from home, but I was coming in to the dealership anyways because I wanted to test the car under the hardest conditions I could find. And while the price range was steep, I at least know that every single other purchaser pays the exact same price, so I didn't fail to negotiate the imaginary best possible price for once;

"Filling up": Some people discuss range anxiety. I haven't had this problem. I drive 4,000+ km (2,485 +mi) a month. On my busiest day (not counting road trips between provinces), I did 370 km, which was less than the 80% charge I normally have on the vehicle in the morning. (Important note: many owners don't even charge their vehicles to 100%, allowing the battery usage to rotate.) What does this mean? I don't have range anxiety. I come home at night, I plug it in and when I wake up, the car has more than enough to get me through my day. Actually, when I'm being a bit more conservative, I can go days in between charges, but this is the real worst case: if you're not driving cross-country, you're not going to "fill up" during a day again. I live in Canada, and after last winter's "polar vortex", I can't say I miss standing outside filling up my car with expensive gas while my extremities were freezing solid;

Capacity: To be honest, when I bought the car, I hadn't really seriously considered how much storage space there is in a Model S. But a crowd actually assembled around the car at the hockey rink. Why? You go to the back and open the trunk. There's this great big flat expanse. My husband loaded two full hockey bags, 4 sticks and some overnight bags on top. Still not full. There was a compartment under the flat bit where he'd stored an emergency kit, some blankets and other odds and ends, but the crowd hadn't seen that part. They were mostly amazed but the fact we got two hockey bags in at all... let alone kept going. It got funnier. He then went around to the frunk (front trunk) and proceeded to fill it with cases of beer and a small cooler. Then you stuff 3 adult males in the back seat in winter jackets. There was a guy driving (I kid you not) a Lincoln Navigator staring at our 4-door sedan with a frown on his face, trying to figure out (I imagine) why he was paying so much for a gas-guzzling beast with similar storage;

Cell phones:
My husband and I share the vehicle, which means that often one of us is on public transit or waiting to be picked up as we navigate our lives. We used to phone each other, checking to see when/where we'd meet and why are you late and so forth. That's pretty much stopped entirely. Why? I have an app on my phone, iPad and both my home and work laptops. I can see where he is in the car, and how fast he's going, and there's no point in calling to ask why he's late... I can see the traffic and him crawling along the highway. I know where he is, and when he'll turn up (or vice versa).  During a flash flood that took out a number of sections on a highway I knew he was driving with accidents and floating vehicles, I was perfectly calm, and didn't have to call him. Why? I could see that he'd diverted to side roads uphill of the flood, and was driving slowly along. He's fine... no need to bother him;

Sharing a car is easier: My husband and I have very different proportions. In other cars, if I wasn't paying attention, I would bruise assorted bits trying to get in before I remembered to pull the seat back. The Tesla switches the seat, side mirrors and steering wheel all around to "my" settings at a touch of a single button. I believe that this will get only better over time as Tesla continues to update the GPS, radio, Internet and other features to recognize the difference between my driver profile and his; and

Service: On three distinct occasions, my husband has made a comment on a Tesla-themed (but not owned) message board that could be construed as a complaint. He didn't send it to Tesla, and it wasn't bad enough to make it worth while to call the local service centre. Ironically, this didn't matter: in less than 24 hours, each time, the local service centre called us voluntarily to book an appointment to look at the issue at OUR CONVENIENCE. What? Huh? Since when does the manufacturer care how I feel, let alone go out of its way to make me happy? That on it's own is hard to imagine, and when you add to it that they picked the car up, fixed the minor annoyances for free, and brought the car back all at our convenience? I'm blown away.

https://www.quora.com/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 23, 2017, 02:05:48 pm
Tesla Has The Most Aggressive EV Sales Goals, Battery Cost Reductions, & Charging Capabilities, Says IEA

June 23rd, 2017 by Guest Contributor

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Tesla Model X, Model S, and Model 3 (Image: Motor Trend)

SNIPPET:


The International Energy Agency provides video recap of key findings from their Global EV Outlook 2017 report (Source: IEA)

https://youtu.be/E1IliHRkuG0

Battery costs are on the way down and energy density is on the way up. There is every reason to believe that this trend will continue, narrowing the cost gap between EVs and internal combustion engines (ICEs). The IEA predicts that there will be between 40 and 70 million electric cars on the road by 2025.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0196/5170/files/line-of-new-tesla-model-x-sports-utility-vehicles-center-sit-with-s-picture-id628733146_grande.jpeg?v=1497705712)
Tesla readies its new vehicles to be delivered to customers (Image: Autoblog)

Looking to the future, many industry observers have said that a price point of $100/kWh will allow EVs to reach cost parity with legacy vehicles. The DOE expects the industry to be near that point by 2022, and GM predicts that it will reach the magic 100-dollar mark by that date. One of Tesla’s original co-founders Martin Eberhard and Tesla’s current CFO Deepak Ahuja each recently predicted that the $100 tipping point would be achieved in that timeframe. Tesla’s cost target (according to the IEA’s chart) is – surprise, surprise – even more aggressive, reaching the Promised Land in 2020. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-020617175335.png&hash=4a5c251d405bf9d4b949b9b72f14a0afffb47df7)

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Inside Tesla’s Model S battery pack (Instagram: dominickcarluccio)

Full article with several eye opening charts and information guaranteed to give the fosssil fueler Tesla haters lots of heartburn:  ;D

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/06/23/tesla-aggressive-ev-sales-goals-battery-cost-reductions-charging-capabilities-says-iea/
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 23, 2017, 06:48:58 pm
Agelbert NOTE: I just found this. It was of interest to me and I'm sure you will find it of interest as well.  8)

What happens when Tesla Model S's battery is full and it is going down hill?  ??? John Gustafson, Tesla owner since 2011


Answered May 4, 2016 · Upvoted byRoshan Jayachandran, Head of engine tuning, Renault BR engines (Kwid & other CMF-A platforms)

Quote
This is a really good question, and it affects not only Teslas but hybrids like the Prius that use regenerative braking.

When the battery tops off, regenerative braking is disabled. On a Tesla (any model), a warning light appears on the display, because the driver needs to know that the feel of the brakes is going to be different.

With no energy being taken out of the car through the electromagnetic damping of regenerative braking, you suddenly need to press the brakes like you would on a typical non-EV, non-hybrid car, because you are actually using good old-fashioned friction to slow down the car. Disks and brake pads. It can be disconcerting if you don’t notice the warning on the display because suddenly having to press harder on the brake makes you feel like your brakes are failing, though of course they aren’t.

All EVs use regenerative braking first, but if the battery is full or if you brake hard, the conventional braking system kicks in.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 25, 2017, 02:48:17 pm
How many Tesla cars already needed battery replacement?

Ryan Harker
Answered Jun 19, 2017

The current battery in a Tesla is built to last at least 500,000 miles (800,000 km) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3) before it needs to be replaced, currently most batteries look like they will last a lot longer than this.

https://electrek.co/2016/11/01/tesla-battery-degradation/

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that “the company had simulated over 500,000 miles on it and that it was still operating at over 80% of its original capacity”, thats about 40 years worth of driving for the average driver.

Plus they also have battery swap guarantee which if your battery degrades by more than 20% in 8 years, they’ll replace it. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

The battery in Tesla cars will last a very long time before you need to replace it, if you drive over 800,000 km you might notice significant loss of up to 20% but even then you can just get a new one installed for around $10,000 US dollars, and then you’re good for another 40 years of driving.


https://www.quora.com/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 06, 2017, 02:15:09 pm
Curios what a Tesla battery rack looks like inside? Watch these guys throw one off the roof to find out  :o  ;D

LAST UPDATED ON JULY 6TH, 2017 AT 4:30 PM BY ALEXANDRU MICU 

https://youtu.be/c0IHNrW0QOA

Full article:

http://www.zmescience.com/other/videos/tesla-rack-off-the-roof/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 07, 2017, 08:46:19 pm
 (https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/545693884664119297/mCDJfUgm.jpeg)

July 6, 2017

France Loads Up EV & Drives Into Future

 France will seek to end sales of gasoline and diesel cars by 2040, the country's environment minister announced yesterday. Minister Nicolas Hulot acknowledged this is "a very difficult objective" for France, but emphasized French carmakers were on board (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf).

Hulot’s announcement comes on the heels of Volvo's announcement that it will phase out conventional engines.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clker.com%2Fcliparts%2Fc%2F8%2Ff%2F8%2F11949865511933397169thumbs_up_nathan_eady_01.svg.hi.png&hash=599691109af22b33f1d59dd61eb97448a9427020)

A new Bloomberg New Energy Finance report, also released yesterday, finds that electric cars will be as cheap as gas-powered ones by 2025 and account for half of all new cars sold by 2040.

http://mashable.com/2017/07/06/france-ban-sale-of-petrol-and-diesel-cars/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 09, 2017, 12:50:31 pm
Build Your Own Electric Car!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F8.gif&hash=c1d98e606d7f558df4040f88e7997b3e11e9448c)

by bennelson in electric-vehicles

https://youtu.be/Lm5IATVw3WI

The "Electro-Metro" Project.


Can't afford a Nissan Leaf? No Problem!   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coh2.org%2Fimages%2FSmileys%2Fhuhsign.gif&hash=3732d0427be65896527fc3805c5be54a33cffd3b)   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b)

Build a cheap electric car yourself by removing the the car engine, replacing it with a forklift motor, and adding batteries.

I have plenty of videos about this project at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/BenjaminNelson
and 300MPG.org

The primary "build blog" for this project is at:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/ben-nelsons-electro-metro-build-thread-848.html

but watch out! That is a good read for when you have WAY too much time on your hands.  ;)

For a good intro to basic electric car construction, stick with this Instructable.

For more in-depth construction information, check out the instructional Video DVD available at 300MPG.org

Step 1: Get a Car.

FULL ARTICLE with several videos:
 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-060914180936.jpeg&hash=5e39d70fafe4e7190a6eebce34b740c58721de3f)


http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Electric-Car/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 11, 2017, 10:50:57 pm
(https://www.cleanenergywire.org/sites/all/themes/clew/logo.png)

pv magazine (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-020617175335.png&hash=4a5c251d405bf9d4b949b9b72f14a0afffb47df7)

(German) Federal government remains optimistic with regard to e-cars

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in May that her government was probably going to miss its goal of putting one million e-cars on the road by 2020 - but now the mood seems to have changed, Peter Hannen writes in pv magazine.

In a response to a parliamentary inquiry by the Green Party, the government said a support programme started last year was going to “significantly speed up the market penetration of e-cars”, although gauging the exact magnitude was difficult.
https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/even-g20-standstill-success-nrw-burns-more-lignite-us-wwf/enbw-build-1000-charging-stations-e-cars-along-autobahn

However, the government still had the goal to get “as many e-cars as possible” on the road by 2020. The international trend towards e-mobility was going to aid the government’s intentions, it added, saying that the exact time was less important than a “dynamic” transformation process.

https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/climate-dispute-clouds-g20-summit-who-follows-merkel/electrified
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 12, 2017, 01:18:07 pm
Faraday Future FF91 first drive
https://youtu.be/5VX1_uSBuUA

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 12, 2017, 02:29:15 pm
Uber unveils plans for electric flying taxis by 2020, ChargePoint will provide charging for first stations

Fred Lambert - Apr. 25th 2017 5:37 pm ET  @FredericLambert

SNIPPET:

Aurora Flight Sciences, Pipistrel Aircraft, Embraer, Mooney and Bell Helicopter are the aircraft manufacturers working with Uber.

Electric vehicle charging station manufacturer ChargePoint announced “an exclusive charging partnership with Uber Elevate to support a global vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) transportation network”.

They confirmed that they will base the charging technology on the new Express Plus platform unveiled CES earlier this year. It enables a charging rate of up to 400 kW.

Uber’s timeline appears to aim for first flights in 2020. Other companies have announced even more aggressive timelines for eVTOL, but they are mostly for pilot projects or different applications than commuting transit, like Kitty Hawk – at least for the moment.

https://electrek.co/guides/uber/

Some Comments:  8)

PapaKoulikov
Well Uber is worth $50B. They have cash. Pipistrel has had a flying electric two seat plane out for a few years now. Embraer is the 4th largest plane manufacturer in the world and Bell has been doing Vert take off since almost the invention of the helicopter. I would say they have a pretty good team with a solid financial backing plus a committed end user (Uber itself). I wouldn't make fun of it quite yet. The regulatory will actually be a lot easier than most think. They are VTOL so they fall into the under 500' in a built up area regulations instead of 1000' like fixed wing. They most likely have multiple electric motors so they don't need to worry about single engine approach regulations, and they may be able to fall into the drone category which basically gives free reign under 250' I believe. They will have to certify the aircraft but since it is less than 12,500lbs, less than 19 passengers, and not a pressurized turbine that should be an easier certification process which Pipistrel, Bell, and Embraer have each done many times. 2020 may be a little tight on the deadline but we don't know how long they have been working on it. It also said first public demo in 2020 not when the service would start.
 

mdudek > PapaKoulikov
Company's market valuation != cash in bank.


GregS > mdudek
Exactly!
Besides I sure as heck would not want to be in a flying taxi, trying to avoid all the Dominos pizza drones as well as the Amazon drones, not to mention just the idiots flying drones.

agelbert  >GregS

Flying is statistically safer than taking a shower, which is MUCH safer than driving or riding in a car. AND, 99% (or more) of all aircraft accidents are due to pilot error, not computer instrument error. Therefore, autonomous flying vehicles will have a huge safety margin (and low insurance costs!) over what is out there now. Yes, package delivery will be routine before people transportation is, but the fact that no roads or bridges (or tolls) are needed is a huge plus.

The only reason we do not have more of a "Jetsons" electric type transportation network on the land, sea and air is because the fossil fuel industry has done absolutely everything possible to prevent that.

"There is a nice legal concept called estoppel. If you argue that you didn't kill the Major in the library with the Ming vase because you were in bed with his wife, you are estopped from pleading self-defense. In the same way, polluters are estopped from arguing that they were only complying with public policy as laid down in the law, because they spent tens of millions shaping those policies and laws to their advantage." James Wimberley


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 14, 2017, 07:38:39 pm
London Taxi Company Rebrands Itself As London EV Company, Dutch Company Orders 225 Vehicles
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July 14th, 2017 by James Ayre

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/14/london-taxi-company-rebrands-london-ev-company-dutch-company-orders-225-vehicles/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 19, 2017, 02:37:39 pm
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BYD Turns On Warp Speed (China Electric Car Sales Report)
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July 17th, 2017 by Jose Pontes

SNIPPET:

The Chinese market had more than 43,000 new EVs zooming the streets last month. With the market growing below expectations, at 16% YoY, this performance from China feels like when LeBron James scores 28 points in an NBA Finals game — it would be a great score for anyone else, but people expect more from the star of the team.

Anyway, the EV market share grew to 1.5% in China, already beating last year’s record (1.45%). Expect that as the year progresses and sales expand, the Chinese PEV market will surpass the 2% share by year end.

This is still a highly protected market, where 93% of sales belong to domestic brands. Of the 7% left for foreign brands, 6% belong to Tesla, with the remaining 1% divided by all other automakers.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/17/byd-turns-warp-speed-china-electric-car-sales-report/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/17/byd-turns-warp-speed-china-electric-car-sales-report/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 19, 2017, 03:05:37 pm
https://youtu.be/UFWq2_3rr6Y

4 Passenger Street Legal Golf Cart
PLENTY of room for groceries without passengers  ;D



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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 21, 2017, 02:31:06 pm
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-07-18/chevy-forced-extend-shutdown-bolt-plant-after-realizing-literally-no-one-wants-bolt (http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-07-18/chevy-forced-extend-shutdown-bolt-plant-after-realizing-literally-no-one-wants-bolt)
Chevy Forced To Extend Shutdown Of Bolt Plant After Realizing That Literally No One Wants A Bolt
Tyler Durden
Jul 18, 2017

General Motors launched it's much-hyped, all electric Chevy Bolt at the end of 2016.  The Bolt was expected to make a splash as it was the first electric car in the U.S. market to offer 200 miles of driving range at an affordable price starting around $35,000.  The only problem is that pretty much no one seems to want one.

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As AOL Finance points out today, GM has managed to sell just over 7,500 Chevy Bolts through the first six months of 2017.  Moreover, since dealers are sitting on about 111 days worth of inventory, we're going to go out on a limb and say the Bolt launch slightly underperformed expectations.  All of which has resulted in GM's decision to extend the shutdown currently in effect at it's Orion plant for just a little while longer.
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    General Motors Co has extended a shutdown at the Michigan factory that builds the new Chevrolet Bolt electric car as part of a broader effort to get control of bulging inventories of unsold vehicles in the United States.

     

    "Shutdown periods vary by plant based on launch timing of new or refreshed models across the portfolio and our ongoing efforts to align production with market demand," GM said in a statement.

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But it's not just the Chevy Bolt that GM is having a hard time selling.  Overall, the company is battling (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.funny-emoticons.com%2Ffiles%2Ffunny-animals%2Fblue-bird-emoticons%2F801-listen-up%21.png&hash=f7fb2b5263a68b91c628fc597877983f813843e5)  a massive inventory glut, some 126 days of supplies, in passenger cars. As such, the company has extended summer vacation shutdowns at three other North American assembly plants. The assembly plant at Lordstown, Ohio, that makes the Chevrolet Cruze and a plant near Kansas City, Missouri, that produces the Malibu sedan both have three additional weeks of downtime. An assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, will be idled for two extra weeks to reduce inventories of the Chevrolet Impala large sedan.

Of course, this shouldn't be much of a surprise for our readers as we recently pointed out that GM's "channel stuffing" hit a new all time high for the restructured company in June 2017, with the number of GM vehicles parked at dealer lots and patiently waiting for a buyer rising to the highest since the summer before recession officially began, when GM was still pre-bankruptcy GM, with far greater (if ultimately superfluous and in need of restructuring) production.

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All of which kind of makes you wonder just how well that other, highly-anticipated, mass-produced, affordable, all-electric vehicle [Tesla Model 3] will perform when/if it officially starts to ship later this year.
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GM has done his before. The article you just posted is disinformation. The demand for EVs is actually skyrocketing.

GM is setting this car up to fail BECAUSE they WANT IT TO FAIL.

Here's what they should do, but refuse to because of their pro-gas guzzler bias:

Chevy Bolt Production Ramps Down While Tesla Model 3 Production Ramps Up

July 18th, 2017 by Steve Hanley

SNIPPET (PLEASE Palloy, read the ENTIRE first sentence to see how your article is pushing lies. The sonic is NOT a Bolt!):

The company blames the extension on slow sales of the Sonic — sales are down 37% for the year as buyers flee from small sedans — but it is also selling far fewer Bolts than expected.



According to Reuters, there are now more than 6,000 unsold Bolts on hand in the US. That translates to a 111 day supply. 70 days is considered ideal. One dealer is reported to have more than 200 Bolts on its lot.

Excess inventory may be one reason why Chevy opened up orders for the Bolt to all 50 states a month early. So far, 7,592 Bolt EVs have been delivered through the end of June. A company spokesperson says, “General Motors Co has extended a shutdown at the Michigan factory that builds the new Chevrolet Bolt electric car as part of a broader effort to get control of bulging inventories of unsold vehicles in the United States.”

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The traditional car companies must be tearing their hair out about Tesla. Without spending a dollar on conventional advertising, Tesla is a media darling that gets all the buzz. But it’s put up or shut up time for Tesla. It says it will be selling 500,000 cars a year by the end of 2018, five times what it sells now. Can it do that?

That extra volume will put a strain on a company that eschews franchise dealers. It will also put a strain on Tesla’s proprietary Supercharger network of high-power charging stations and on company-owned service centers, which Tesla is ramping up quickly in anticipation of the fast growth in production.

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/18/chevy-bolt-production-ramps-tesla-model-3-production-ramps/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/18/chevy-bolt-production-ramps-tesla-model-3-production-ramps/)

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 21, 2017, 02:38:10 pm
Quote
AG: The demand for EVs is actually skyrocketing.

GM is setting this car up to fail BECAUSE they WANT IT TO FAIL.

Oh, I see. Sounds very logical. - Er, why do they want to spend lots of precious money and have it fail?  Please explain it in full because it runs counter to everything I've ever known.

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Please read for comprehension, gaspadine (see: Long Knives in GM Boardroom in article below).

Is General Motors Recreating The Saturn Disaster With The Chevy Bolt? (CleanTechnica Original)

July 19th, 2017 by Steve Hanley

Yesterday, we published a story about how Chevrolet will shut down the Orion Township assembly plant where it builds the Chevy Sonic and Chevy Bolt for a few extra weeks this summer. Most legacy manufacturers take a two week break from production each year to do plant maintenance and reconfigure the assembly line for next year’s models, but the Orion summer recess will be longer than normal to reduce excess inventories. The story got a lot of comments.

The original story bemoans the fact that Chevrolet is suffering from an oversupply of Bolts in the US while Tesla has people begging for its new Model 3, the car that is touted as the Model T for the 21st century. Meanwhile, the Bolt is in critically short supply in South Korea, Canada, and Norway, to name a few places. Yet dealers in California are offering up to $5,000 rebates to clear the cars off their lots and one dealer in Rhode Island has over 200 of them in stock.

Why? Some suggest Chevrolet is setting the Bolt up to fail so it can cry about how Americans don’t want electric cars. If so, the blame rests squarely on the shoulders of clueless executives who refuse to see the changes that are coming in the marketplace and adjust their thinking accordingly.

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Saturn SL2

The Saturn Debacle

Saturn is perhaps the best recent example of how the “Not invented here” syndrome that pervades the corporate culture in Detroit is threatening the legacy automakers with extinction. Older readers can remember back to the intransigence of those same companies when foreign automakers first began bringing smaller, more fuel efficient cars to the American market in the ’60s.

The response was an endless stream of crap-can cars like the Plymouth Valiant, Ford Falcon, and Chevy II. When the front-wheel-drive revolution took place, Detroit gave us more stinkers like the Chrysler K car, Chevy Citation, and Ford Escort.

When Roger Smith took over as head of General Motors, he crammed new thinking down the throats of his lieutenants by creating the Saturn brand. Fresh ideas sprang from GM’s best engineers, people who had been bottled up for too long by the hidebound strictures of the Big Three. The new venture was not named for the planet but rather for the giant Saturn rockets used to send Apollo missions on their way to the moon.

The Saturn factory at Spring Hill, Tennessee, pioneered new production techniques, beginning with an assembly line on which one team built an entire car from beginning to end. They traveled with the car as it was made on a skillet that brought all the tools needed with it.

The chassis was mounted on a scissors jack arrangement that allowed workers to raise or lower the car to the height most comfortable for them. The team members rotated jobs frequently so that everyone became proficient at every job in the assembly process.

Saturn took lost foam casting, previously used for small jobs, and scaled it up for volume production. The process eliminated 90% of the machining needed for conventional castings. It figured out how to make automatic and manual transmissions that shared the same housing so they could be produced on the same assembly line to meet the demands of customers.

Long Knives In GM Boardroom

When Smith moved on from the boardroom, the heads of Oldsmobile (remember them?), Chevrolet, Buick, and Pontiac (remember them?) gutted Saturn’s budget so the upstart division had no money to develop new models. Instead, they were forced to sell rebadged products from other divisions. That was the beginning of the end.

Saturn didn’t dispense with traditional dealers as Tesla has done, but it did bring no-haggle pricing to the marketplace. It is a little known fact that Saturn was designed from the get-go to appeal to women. Smith’s marketing research showed that women made the majority of buying decisions about automobiles. Why not design a car and a sales process that made women feel comfortable?

The original Saturn sedan, the SL, was designed for women. Lots of men complained that it was too small but women loved it. It was the first modern car made expressly for them. The plan was to introduce a second model designed for men but the money to develop that car never materialized when the company was getting started. When it finally arrived, the LS was too little, too late.

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Several comments to yesterday’s story came from people who actually went shopping to buy a Chevy Bolt. Their experience illustrates Musk’s claim of arrogance and ignorance, especially on the part of dealers. He says traditional dealers simply don’t understand electric cars and don’t want to engage in the process needed to educate potential electric car owners.

He’s right. Listen to what commenter “Oollyoumn” has to say: “Chevy dealers appear to have little interest in selling these. Being in the market for a new car, over the weekend I stopped at any dealer that might sell a plug-in. The Chevy salesperson told me that the Bolt was not being made yet, that the tax incentive ended January 2017, and that this particular dealership was not getting an allowance of Bolts because Chevy required that they also take an allotment of hybrid truck, and they were not going to do that because hybrid trucks do not sell in this area.

“I gave my opinion that the first 2 statements were not correct, and even provided sales estimates for last month on the Bolt. I asked him to look into it more and get back with me. So far, not a sound.

“The VW dealership was better, but still unusual. I started with ‘I’d like to know about the eGolf.’ The reply was ‘Not sold in this state.’ I said ‘thanks,’ and walked out. Not another word was said. Evidently they didn’t even want to talk me into something else. Two Nissan dealers, Toyota, Hyundai and Ford dealers also have not gotten back with me either. The Toyota dealer said it would take 8 weeks to get a Prius Prime. I think the car has to be on the lot and the customer drooling over it to get any assistance. To bad there is no chance of getting a Model 3 in the next month or two.”

Delphi23 shared this photo in his comment. Good God, people! Could we get a clue?
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To be fair, GM and other manufacturers have little control over their dealers. They make the cars; the dealers figure out how to sell them. And so far, those dealers are using the same tired old tricks that have pervaded car sales for 100 years — high pressure, bait and switch, outright lies, whatever it takes to get the customer into a car.

For most, it’s a “wham, bam, thank you, ma’am” process that goes like this: “There’s the car. It comes in red, blue, and white. Pick the color you want while I get the paperwork started. I’ll get you right into finance and you’ll be driving that shiny new Belchfire 5000 today!” Then the salesman gives the customer what is known in the trade as the “Three Cs” delivery. It goes like this. “See your car? See your keys? See ya later.”

Tom left us this illuminating comment: “Over the decades *cough* I’ve purchased 15+ new cars, some for the wife and kids. After each purchase, I felt sufficiently soiled by the experience that I needed to go home and take a shower. Elon’s revolutionary selling techniques will put all that in the rear view mirror.”

Selling & Electric Cars

Does GM really want to sell electric cars or is it all window dressing for the CARB folks in California? Ask yourself this. When you are watching television or browsing online, how many ads to do you see for full-size pickup trucks? Now ask yourself when the last time was you saw an ad for a Volt or a Bolt?

Elon Musk is a dynamic force and should be celebrated for his vision and determination. But the competition is giving him lots of help by shooting themselves in the foot repeatedly. BMW was fast out of the gate with its i3 and i8, but since then, it has decided to soft peddle its electric car division and rely on plug-in hybrids instead. BMW makes great cars, but its PHEVs offer woefully short all-electric range. The company obviously has no clue how to make compelling electric cars and sell them.

Creative Destruction

The auto business is a cruel mistress. Thousands of car companies have come and gone over the past 100 years. More will follow, with the path to their demise greased by their own ignorance and arrogance. Detroit couldn’t figure out small cars or front-wheel-drive cars because of that “Not invented here” mindset. They can’t seem to figure out electric cars, either.

Don’t weep for GM. Or Ford or Fiat Chrysler either. It is simply Joseph Schumpeter’s principle of creative destruction at work. It’s not about jobs being lost at traditional automakers. It’s about new jobs being created in the factories of the future. As the British would say, “The king is dead. Long live the king!”

Photo credit: IFCAR

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/19/general-motors-recreating-saturn-disaster-chevy-bolt-cleantechnica-original/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/19/general-motors-recreating-saturn-disaster-chevy-bolt-cleantechnica-original/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 21, 2017, 03:21:49 pm
That sounds a little too much likeTesla propaganda. The viral story last year about Elon Musk using somebody's pre-ordered new car until it was well and truly used and the faceless company reps continually covering this up from the customer does not appear out of line.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/tesla-takes-bottom-spot-in-dealer-satisfaction-survey-2017-07-10 (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/tesla-takes-bottom-spot-in-dealer-satisfaction-survey-2017-07-10)

It's possible.

UB, I addressed the following comment to Palloy. Please read it. I think the issue is not limited to attacking Musk. The subject is EVs versus ICE crap cars, and why TPTB want to kill EVs.

Agelbert NOTE: You might argue, as you probably will, that GM is not losing money on purpose. That is an eroneous assumption. Let me explain. The internal combustion powered automobile is far more profitable for the car manufactures than an EV. Hundreds of moving parts needed and high maintenace costs of gas guzzlers from engine wear to cooling system wear, to exhaust system wear, to emission control system diagnostic costs, along with brake maintenance provide a dealer with a major part of their business.

The EVs simply do not have even a tenth of the maintenece costs. This a threat to the dealer profits, as you know. What's more, EVs will be held longer by each owner simply because people normally buy new cars when the old one's maintenance costs do not justify keeping it. So, people keeping a car for a decade, instead of a three to four years, is ANOTHER part of the EV package that also threatens dealer, dealer slaepersons AND car manufacturer profits.    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fwww_MyEmoticons_com__smokelots.gif&hash=094f88de6782c1cd03ed5321b387792046eb3cdd) They don't like that. Their DELIBERATE LACK of ads for EVs is evidence that they DO NOT want to sell them. The AD money, by the way, comes from the MANUFACTURER, as well as a portion from the dealer, so don't tell me this is just the dealers "being dumb". This LACK of AD money for EVs is DIRECTED FROM THE TOP!

The Volt and the Bolt, at this time, represent a tiny percentage of the production vehicles of GM, as you know. THAT MEANS that GM has a tiny percentage of their future (and their MONEY) invested in EV production and sale, as you, being a mathematician and statistician, know.

This rabbit hole goes deep, Palloy. The fossil fuel industry is involved up to their crooked, murderous eyeballs. Follow the money. Study refinery product percentages from cracking towers. Without a GIANT market for gasoline, the refineries have to massively incease the the cost of lubricants and the heavier diesels, making them uncompetitive with plant based lubricants and bio-fuels. The only "solution" (They don't CARE about global warming (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013200859.png&hash=a7aaaa9f04c1e3e2c948723b5f8c13fe814dacd4)) is to strangle the EV competition.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 21, 2017, 10:35:36 pm
I read the article several times, looking for the bits that tried to explain WHY the manufacturers wanted their products to fail, and the only explanation was "Not invented here" syndrome. This was backed up by calling The Ford Falcon "a crap-can" and the Ford Escort a "stinker". I had 2 Falcons (XA and XE) and an Escort (RS-1600), and while the XE had weak engine, weighed down by air-con, and servo pumps and auto transmission, and high weight, I would have thought ALL american cars had this style.  I can easily imagine that the manufacturers would have thought "the american public" won't want this model, but "designed to fail"?

Most of the explanation came in your follow up and needs to be backed by straight forward statistics. Are maintenance costs for EVs REALLY a tenth of ICs' ?  I include changing batteries as maintenance.  If so, that would mean a gradual change in the proportions of post-sale profits over decades, and salesmen wouldn't be bothered about that because it doesn't affect their immediate commissions.  In any case, that wouldn't affect what the manufacturers chose to make, there government subsidies to make EVs would matter far more.

I can't imagine car manufacturers care what the oil companies think (or about global warming), but I do think they worry about the rocketing price of battery metals.  There is no way I could charge my EV's battery at home without completely re-laying new mains cables to handle the load, so I would never buy one.

I have only bought one new car (the Escort) and I put my best suit on to try to give the impression I was rich, the salesman (who was driving the demonstrator to work every day) saw me puzzling over the mass of optional extras and offered me the demonstrator, with all the extras, at a good price
and then cut his price when I still pondered.  He was really keen to get my signature on a contract that day.  It was an excellent car, and went like the clappers for a 1600.

The fact is Chevy are having an extended lay-off period.  I think it is all down to the demand for new cars in general in a stagnant wage situation.  Some businesses will fail, making the situation better for the others, but worse for the workforce and their communities.

You are frugal like I am. Don't compare our lifestyle with the average car buyer in the USA. That would be a huge error on your part. Also, if you want to ignore the FACT that the refining of crude REQUIRES the production of of about 40% liquid fuels (which make ip the LION's share of profit for Big Oil), then you will never understand why they have such a vested interest in keeping the public AWAY from EVs.

The maintenace costs on EVs are MUCH lower than for gas guzzlers. That is not in doubt at this time, though I really don't have the data on hand to give you some hard numbers. I will dig around and post it on this thread for you to peruse shortly.

Palloy, here is the latest news, which confirms that the issue (at least officially) was NEVER the Bolt "lagging sales", as your disinformation article from the fossil fuel cheer leaders at Zero-Hedge disingenuously claims.

You may be right and I'm jumping to conclusions about the Bolt being set up to fail. But your refusal to see the MASSIVE amount of crap gas guzzler production money out there in comparison to the pittance spent so far on EVs by GM is shameful for someone claiming to be objective.

At any rate, here is the latest. As I tried to point out to you, and you kept dancing around it, the ISSUE WAS, AND IS, THE SLOW SONIC SALES, NOT the Bolt "slow sales"!

Chevy Bolt Production — An Insider’s Viewpoint

July 21st, 2017 by Steve Hanley

SNIPPET:

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The Bolt story got a ton of comments, one of them from a commenter who says he got a response from someone working at the Orion Township factory, a Don Lockrey. Don sees things different from how we presented the story. Here’s his comment in full: “I work at the factory. You’re article is wrong. We added an extra week for shutdown because of slowing sales of the Sonic. I am assuming because of gas prices, as a $16k car isn’t as prized when gas is low. Another reason for the extra week was to complete bank systems and re do the assembly line to increase Bolt production.(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

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Thanks for that insider information, Don. We heard from other Bolt defenders who felt we were being too one-sided in our coverage of the Bolt. With Don’s information that Chevy is actually planning to increase production of the Bolt, we are attempting to correct the record and report some favorable news about the all-electric car from The General.

If there is an issue with the Bolt, it appears to be that Chevy is doing a poor job figuring out where to send the cars that have been built. Also, it must be said that manufacturers have little influence over how dealers sell their products. Decades ago, the car companies used to push the dealers around at will, even opening competing dealerships across the street in some cases to punish a dealer who had earned their displeasure.

New state laws reduced the power of the factories and made the influence of local dealer associations greater. Much of the resistance to the direct sales model preferred by Tesla comes from those same dealer associations, which wield tremendous power in some state legislatures, especially in Michigan and Texas.

I have reached out to Paul Masse Chevrolet, which is located about 20 miles away from my home. Another comment indicated they are one of the leading sellers of Chevrolet’s electric cars — the Bolt and the Volt — in America and that their inventory is down to 78 cars. That means they have moved over 100 Bolts in the past 30 days or so. Their success selling EVs resulted in a personal visit from Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors. If I am able to meet and speak with the Paul Masse people, I will share what I learn with you in a subsequent story. Stay tuned.

For an ongoing look at Chevy Bolt sales, see:  “Electric Car Sales (Monthly Reports)" (https://evobsession.com/electric-car-sales/).
https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/21/chevy-bolt-production-insiders-viewpoint/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/21/chevy-bolt-production-insiders-viewpoint/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 21, 2017, 11:18:34 pm
Chevy Bolt EV plant shutdown extended, due to slow Sonic sales (updated)

 John Voelcker

379 Comments Jul 21, 2017

One of the biggest tests of an automaker's discipline is what it does when sales start to ebb and inventories of unsold cars swell.

Does it keep the production lines churning, and dial up its incentives to keep new-vehicle deliveries flowing?

Or does it prioritize profitability and suspend production until inventories are back where they should be?

DON'T MISS: Bolt EV electric car sales after 6 months: how do they compare?

General Motors is now doing the latter, after seeing its inventories bulge to 105 days' worth of sales by the end of last month, according to a report by the Reuters news service, the company's highest inventory level in 10 years.

Worse yet, looking solely at passenger cars and netting out ever-more-popular crossovers and SUVs, Fortune notes that GM's inventories were 126 days, as calculated by industry trade journal Automotive News.

That's more than twice the 60 days' worth that analysts consider ideal.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This post, originally published July 18, was updated July 21 to reflect additional information provided by a GM line worker at the Orion Assembly Plant.

First 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV buyers, Fremont, California: Bobby Edmonds, Bill Mattos, Steve HenryFirst 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV buyers, Fremont, California: Bobby Edmonds, Bill Mattos, Steve Henry

The factories GM shut down include the Lake Orion Assembly plant where both the Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car and the aging Chevy Sonic subcompact sedan and hatchback are built.

The Sonic's sales are down 37 percent for the first half of this year over the same period last year.


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The Reuters report specifically underscores that it's softening sales of the Sonic that led to the production suspension at Lake Orion:

A spokesman for the company said the shutdown at Orion was "due solely to softening sales of the Sonic" model, adding that its production plan for the Bolt for this year was unchanged.

UPDATE: This explanation was later confirmed by Don Lockrey, who said he worked at the Orion Assembly Plant,  in a comment on another article that was posted by a Bolt owner to the Chevy Bolt EV Owners Group on Facebook.

Lockrey wrote:

We added an extra week for shutdown because of slowing sales of the Sonic. I am assuming because of gas prices, because a $16,000 car isn't as prized when gas is low.

Another reason for the extra week was to complete bank systems and redo the assembly line to INCREASE Bolt production. The jobs are all set to produce Bolts on a two-Sonic, one-Bolt mix.

They are changing the mix to a 50/50 split which requires adjustment.

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Chevy Bolt

Chevrolet sold 7,592 Bolt EVs in the U.S. from January through June, as it slowly adding new states to the initial pair of California and Oregon where the car was launched in mid-December.

At that sales rate—which should increase in the second half of the year as all states get their cars, and both dealership personnel and buyers become more familiar with the 238-mile electric car—GM now has a 111-day supply of Bolt EVs at its dealers.

Over the same six-month period, Chevy delivered 17,958 Sonics, almost two and a half times its total Bolt sales.

The Bolt EV, with a base price of $37,500 before incentives, will be available in all 50 states by the end of next month.

The other GM plants whose summer shutdowns were lengthened all build passenger cars, not SUVs: the Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan in Lordstown, Ohio; the Malibu mid-size sedan near Kansas City; and the Impala large sedan in Oshawa, Ontario.

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Aglebert NOTE:
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 22, 2017, 01:45:02 pm
You are frugal like I am. Don't compare our lifestyle with the average car buyer in the USA.

The average car buyer in the FSoA is me.  We buy Used Carz.  You can't afford new carz on the median income.  If you do buy one on the median income, you're an idiot and wasting your money.  New Carz are for the Top 20% of income earners.  EVs are for the top 20% also.  They cost too much.

RE

They are getting cheaper. I did a search for used Leaf EVs and I found a "used" Leaf (The Carfax report says it was a lease for an executive) with only 61 miles on it for sale at a very reasonable price. It comes with the complete factory 100,000 mile battery warranty.

I just searched again and it's gone. I guess they sold it. But there are some more good deals.

Check out the first one (2016 Leaf) at link with only 21 miles on it.

https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listings/nissan/leaf/location-05446/?searchRadius=250&sortOrder=MILEAGE_ASC (https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listings/nissan/leaf/location-05446/?searchRadius=250&sortOrder=MILEAGE_ASC)

$12K.  I never paid more than $5K for a used car.

RE

The original Ford Falcon had an 85 hp straight six of 144 Cubic inches (2360 cc) and cost about $2000 new in 1960. It was a very basic car with no AC, no carpets, roll up windows, and a manual shifter on the steering column. Piece of **** car.

 I had a '64 Ford Econoline van in high school with the same engine. Woefully underpowered and the shifter linkage would lock up so I couldn't shift gears. One had to stop the car, get out and reach carefully into the grill, and line the shifter dogs back up by hand. LOL.

These fotos were stuck together, lucky i went hunting for it. 66 XP Falcon with the 170 Pursuit instead of 144 cube.. ex cop car.

Cars like that had column shift, a slippery vinyl bench seat and soft suspension, so they leaned over around corners. Surly probably lay his arm across the seat back and went around corners fast, so his date came sliding across to make the 2 headed driver and stick shift.

The original Ford Falcon had an 85 hp straight six of 144 Cubic inches (2360 cc) and cost about $2000 new in 1960. It was a very basic car with no AC, no carpets, roll up windows, and a manual shifter on the steering column. Piece of **** car.

 I had a '64 Ford Econoline van in high school with the same engine. Woefully underpowered and the shifter linkage would lock up so I couldn't shift gears. One had to stop the car, get out and reach carefully into the grill, and line the shifter dogs back up by hand. LOL.

When I was 16 my Dad took me to a used car lot to buy me car. Ford Falcon. The battery died 1 mile from the dealer.

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This is close but not exact, don't remember its year, but this is close.

My gear shift was so bad that it jammed, and I had to get out and slide under the car and reassemble the gear joint back into female part!!!   This would happen about every two days. Wow, that was so many years ago it all seems like a dream.

The original Ford Falcon had an 85 hp straight six of 144 Cubic inches (2360 cc) and cost about $2000 new in 1960. It was a very basic car with no AC, no carpets, roll up windows, and a manual shifter on the steering column. Piece of **** car.

 I had a '64 Ford Econoline van in high school with the same engine. Woefully underpowered and the shifter linkage would lock up so I couldn't shift gears. One had to stop the car, get out and reach carefully into the grill, and line the shifter dogs back up by hand. LOL.

When I was 16 my Dad took me to a used car lot to buy me car. Ford Falcon. The battery died 1 mile from the dealer.

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This is close but not exact, don't remember its year, but this is close.

My gear shift was so bad that it jammed, and I had to get out and slide under the car and reassemble the gear joint back into female part!!!   This would happen about every two days. Wow, that was so many years ago it all seems like a dream.

Oooh, let me play. My first car was a '64 Dodge Coronet, purchased in 1969.

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I LOVED that car, and it served me well until it started losing oil. I should have had the engine rebuilt; but my father convinced me to get rid of it and buy a new car. Which was a 1971 Chevy Vega, with an aluminum block that blew up @ 40,000 miles. Proof of the axiom, "The poor man pays twice." (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)  :(




Yes, you fine fellows have had long love affairs with your vehicles. Yes, we were ALL brainwashed to love all things about cars. I discovered that was stupid and costly. But not everybody can let go of expensive addictions that easy, as the comments I just read evidence.  :( :P

But since car owning history is in vogue here, this is my sad tale of spending too much money on vehicles powerd by polluting internal combustion CRAP engines:

1958 Cushman Husky scooter
1962 Vespa Scooter
1966 1956 Pontiac
1967 1957 Metropolitan
1968 Honda 125cc Motorcylce
1969 1967 Chevrolet Impala
1970 1964 Dodge Dart (push button transmission  :laugh:)
1973 1965 Piper Colt (an airplane  ;D with cloth over metal frame wings with a 108HP engine)
1975 1976 New Ford F150 supercab pickup truck
1977 Traded the Piper colt for a 1975 Oldsmobile (lasted less than a year - needed a top overhaul - then in ess than two months a major overhaul so I traded it for a Civic)
1978 1978 New Honda Civic CVCC
1983 1984 New Toyota Supra (Totalled within a year (hit from behind by an FBI agent speeding and changing lanes while the supra was at a full stop in a traffic jam on an off ramp - Insurance company went bankrupt so they did NOT pay me the loss and the Chase bank ruined my credit for not paying off the vehicel while the state insurance commissioner took two years to pay me for the vehicle loss).
1985 1985 New Mitsubishi Mirage
1986 1980 Oldsmobile
1988 1980 Cadillac
1989 1974 Ford Station Wagon
1990 1990 New Ford Probe Gt Turbo (Totaled in one month)
1991 1991 New Ford Probe (Had to turn in to the bank from bankruptcy within a year)
1992 1984 Lincoln continental (Totalled in 1996 from being rear ended at high speed by a Toyota pickup)
1997 1997 New Toyota Camry

 
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 22, 2017, 03:14:10 pm
Will Tesla's battery-centric drivetrain turn out to be its Achilles heel? ???

Hugh Rice Kelly, former Attorney

Answered Jul 14, 2017

The electric drive train is its defining strength. Amazingly few people understand that the Tesla drive train is based on the most powerful, reliable, time-tested form of motive power in the world—known to most Americans as the “diesel” locomotive. Very nearly all “diesel” locomotives use diesel engines to generate electricity which is then routed to electric traction motors which actually supply power to move the train. Think of that when you see a “diesel” powered set of locomotives start up a mile-long train of coal cars or oil tankers. Electric traction motors have been pulling almost all of the world’s railroad trains for more than a half century. In areas where overhead electric power has been available, pure electric trains have been handling tough railroad duty all over the world for a century. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

Electric motive power has long ago conquered the difficult alpine grades in Europe and today powers most European trains. Electric powered trains are also capable of extremely high speeds: The world record for conventional wheeled manned passenger trains was set by France's TGV: it broke the world record in April 2007, reaching 357.2 mph on a 140 km section of track.

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Tesla’s automotive electric battery is not as time-tested as the electric traction motor, but Tesla has adopted the most conservative imaginable battery design philosophy, achieving an amazing degree of success. Unlike the spontaneous combustion disasters involving Boeing’s Dreamliner and the recent spontaneous “smart phone” fires, Tesla batteries have displayed no propensity to catch fire, and failures of any kind are rare.

The Tesla 85 kWh battery, for example, contains 7104 small cellular batteries similar to those used in laptop computers. It comprises 16 modules of 6 “bricks” each, each “brick” containing 74 individual cells. Each module has its own Battery Monitor Board which monitors each brick's voltage and samples temperature from four points within the module and reports this information to the Battery Management System via an internal communication bus. The BMS then uses this information to manage the high voltage battery temperature and state of charge. It communicates with the car’s central thermal management system, charger, and other channels. The battery has a sealed liquid coolant system, which controls heat, a key control factor in lithium ion batteries.

This carefully controlled system keeps the battery within a range calculated to preserve the battery over the long term. The design has paid off to an amazing degree: There are many Teslas that have logged over 100,000 miles while retaining 85 percent of their original battery capacity. My 2015 Model S P85D still retains 100 percent of the 253 mile range it had when I accepted delivery 25 months ago.

For a car primarily used for in-city driving, an electric car is superior to a car powered by an internal combustion engine (“ICE”). Unlike the ICE, you can plug in your car in the garage and find it fully charged every morning. You also don’t need to worry about excess drivetrain wear from stop and go traffic—the inefficiencies of an ICE under those conditions have few parallels in an electric car—not even the brakes, which are rarely used due to regenerative braking. The electric car is really convenient for ultra-short trips, because, unlike an ICE care, a Tesla does not need to be warmed up.

There are disadvantages to an electric car during highway travel, but as charging locations continue to multiply, the inconveniences will fade. But you will always need to plan and be sure you don’t drive somewhere you won’t be able to recharge your batteries.

https://www.quora.com/

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An electric motor that lasts for 1,000,000 miles? Tesla is working on it (https://www.treehugger.com/cars/electric-motor-lasts-1000000-miles-tesla-working-it.html)
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 22, 2017, 03:26:15 pm
Kirsten Oulton, Model S owner and evangelist

Aug 25, 2015

My experience has been much like the answer supplied by George Everitt  below. In 16 months of use and 55,000 km (34,175 mi), our two maintenance expenses for a Model S (85) have been:

Windshield washer fluid; and

Winter tire storage ($100 CDN/year, includes Tesla swapping them out and balancing). We have a set of winter tires and summer tires (I live in Canada, so this is advisable), but neither set needs replacement yet. Best estimate gives us another 8 months of wear on each.

https://www.quora.com/Does-a-Tesla-car-have-very-minimal-maintenance-costs


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 22, 2017, 07:03:22 pm
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Agelbert
Zach, can you recommend a maintenance cost comparison study of an EV versus a gas guzzler covering several years? The best info I could find says the cost for an EV is 3 to 4 cents a mile versus 5 or 6 cents a mile for a gas guzzler. I think that operation and maintenenace for and EV is more like about a tenth of gas guzzzler costs. Nobody wants to just come out and say that gasoline is GUARANTEED to go UP while electricity is GUARANTEED to go DOWN as the years go by.

Also, I wish the up front cost of the vehicle was NOT figured into the operation and maintenance in these cost estimates. The glaring difference in actual day to day costs is what is important after you buy or lease the vehicle.
 
For example a "used" 2016 Leaf with less than a 1,000 miles on it can be purchased (WITH the full factury guarantee!) for less than $17,000. THIS is the kind of vehicle that should be used for cost comparison of operation and maintenance. I'm sure that leaf can be operated and maintained for much less than half what it costs to do the same for a gas guzzler.

I welcome comments and suggestions on how to get the best, accurate and objective info.



Matt > agelbert • an hour ago
Taking into account what we paid for our solar panels, we're probably paying $0.022 per mile for our EV.

My 2004 Honda probably costs $0.083 per mile just for gas. I'm probably averaging about $0.04/mile for ICE maintenance: oil change, timing belt, oil pan, etc... No point including tires, wipers, 12v battery, etc, since both cars have those, and they are very cheap compared to their lifetime. Hopefully, I'll never have to find out how much it takes to replace the EV's drive battery.

Edit: So that leaves a 10 cent difference per mile, before taking into account the damage done by fossil fuels. If you think a carbon tax should be $100/metric ton, add $0.03 per mile for the Honda.

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/22/electric-car-faq-answers/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/22/electric-car-faq-answers/)

Agelbert NOTE: A ten cent a mile difference, when you figure 100,000 miles, is a BIG deal! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clker.com%2Fcliparts%2Fc%2F8%2Ff%2F8%2F11949865511933397169thumbs_up_nathan_eady_01.svg.hi.png&hash=599691109af22b33f1d59dd61eb97448a9427020)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 23, 2017, 12:59:06 pm
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Agelbert
Zach, can you recommend a maintenance cost comparison study of an EV versus a gas guzzler covering several years? The best info I could find says the cost for an EV is 3 to 4 cents a mile versus 5 or 6 cents a mile for a gas guzzler. I think that operation and maintenenace for and EV is more like about a tenth of gas guzzzler costs. Nobody wants to just come out and say that gasoline is GUARANTEED to go UP while electricity is GUARANTEED to go DOWN as the years go by.

Also, I wish the up front cost of the vehicle was NOT figured into the operation and maintenance in these cost estimates. The glaring difference in actual day to day costs is what is important after you buy or lease the vehicle.
 
For example a "used" 2016 Leaf with less than a 1,000 miles on it can be purchased (WITH the full factury guarantee!) for less than $17,000. THIS is the kind of vehicle that should be used for cost comparison of operation and maintenance. I'm sure that leaf can be operated and maintained for much less than half what it costs to do the same for a gas guzzler.

I welcome comments and suggestions on how to get the best, accurate and objective info.



Matt > agelbert • an hour ago
Taking into account what we paid for our solar panels, we're probably paying $0.022 per mile for our EV.

My 2004 Honda probably costs $0.083 per mile just for gas. I'm probably averaging about $0.04/mile for ICE maintenance: oil change, timing belt, oil pan, etc... No point including tires, wipers, 12v battery, etc, since both cars have those, and they are very cheap compared to their lifetime. Hopefully, I'll never have to find out how much it takes to replace the EV's drive battery.

Edit: So that leaves a 10 cent difference per mile, before taking into account the damage done by fossil fuels. If you think a carbon tax should be $100/metric ton, add $0.03 per mile for the Honda.

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/22/electric-car-faq-answers/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/22/electric-car-faq-answers/)
Agelbert NOTE: A ten cent a mile difference, when you figure 100,000 miles, is a BIG deal! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clker.com%2Fcliparts%2Fc%2F8%2Ff%2F8%2F11949865511933397169thumbs_up_nathan_eady_01.svg.hi.png&hash=599691109af22b33f1d59dd61eb97448a9427020)

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Matt > agelbert
Taking into account what we paid for our solar panels, we're probably paying $0.022 per mile for our EV.

My 2004 Honda probably costs $0.083 per mile just for gas. I'm probably averaging about $0.04/mile for ICE maintenance: oil change, timing belt, oil pan, etc... No point including tires, wipers, 12v battery, etc, since both cars have those, and they are very cheap compared to their lifetime. Hopefully, I'll never have to find out how much it takes to replace the EV's drive battery.

Edit: So that leaves a 10 cent difference per mile, before taking into account the damage done by fossil fuels. If you think a carbon tax should be $100/metric ton, add $0.03 per mile for the Honda.

Well, "probably"  plus "probably averaging about" minus a "probably" gives a probable figure excluding the definitely huge battery replacement factor.  0.022 / (0.083   0.04) , which is what I asked about is 17.8% which is a lot bigger than the "tenth" you must have just guessed at, and when the battery replacement is accounted for, and the cost of electricity used for charging, things would be VERY different.

You DEFINITELY have some fascinating cherry picking abilities, gaspadine. What part of "gasoline is going to cost MORE MONEY and Electricity is going to cost LESS, along with batteries costing LESS as the years go" by do you DELIBERATELY (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013200859.png&hash=a7aaaa9f04c1e3e2c948723b5f8c13fe814dacd4) FAIL TO UNDERSTAND? 

Probably ALL OF THE ABOVE. And then there is that other "minor" cost that you flat REFUSE to acknowledge is real. It must be fun to live in such a world of cherry picked fantasy.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdrphilyerboots.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F05%2Fcherry-picking.jpg&hash=c196a0ec409afacfa8f087d5a4556de272d44c6b)

The following video is from 2013, which may be considered the "good old days" now, since 2015, then 2016 were progressively hotter yet. And 2017 is. so far, HOTTER than  the hottest year!  Palloy and his "real world" f(FANTASY) ossil fuel pals were not listening then and they are not listening now. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fgen152.gif&hash=d5b10968fe56c4cb95fae17cee3cb420a5f4e2da) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183337.bmp&hash=fd5a6df63c32bd65dda7b6d93e788647ca3829df)


The PRICE of Carbon

https://youtu.be/kY-ZnpWbJdw

The fossil fuel industry is NOT PAYING IT; WE ARE!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fminzdr.gif&hash=f5927d7395d8a28c69df2a0a3a98660932c6903f)

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Here's an article Palloy will disagree with and ridicule as "garden variety" or "irrelevant" or disdain with some other pejorative bit of puffery.

The only part of the article he will agree with is that the Oil and Gas industry ACTUALLY gave solar power technology development a boost back in the 70s because PV supplied power to very remote locations the fossil fuelers tend be located at for new profit over planet piggery.  ;D

The FULL story of how we-the-people have supported these fossil fuel and nuclear welfare queens is there from the start until this day. The appearance of profitability ignores our tax money for research and continuous subsidy.

Palloy and his Fossil fueler pals have an amazing ability to ignore, not just externalized costs, but the giveaways from we-the-people! They have the brass balls to compute those subsidies as part of the ROI. That's a blatant accounting falsehood. Without subsides they are not profitable, period. But Palloy and friends will continue with their fantasies, come hell or high water. So it goes.  :P

SNIPPPET 1:

The bias against renewable funding and support is clear. Recent analysis found that over the first fifteen years an industry receives a subsidy, nuclear energy received an average of $3.3 billion, oil and gas averaged $1.8 billion,Fto and renewables averaged less than $0.4 billion.

Renewables received less than one-quarter of the support of oil and gas and less than one-eighth of the support that nuclear received during the early years of development, when strong investment can make a big difference. Yet even with this disparity, more of our energy supply now comes from renewables than from nuclear, which indicates the strength of renewables as a potential energy source.


SNIPPET 2:

The momentum behind renewable development came to a rapid halt as soon as Ronald Reagan was elected president. Not only did he remove the solar panels atop the White House, he also gutted funding for solar development and poured billions into developing a dirty synthetic fuel that was never brought to market.

Unnatural Gas: How Government Made Fracking Profitable (and Left Renewables Behind)
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tKBsTGeWsKc/VznRUcnfo1I/AAAAAAAAyok/paDRwKq7pxQvOB0MOBc7Y7FOeBpjxwj6wCLcB/s1600/fracked gas is a bridge to nowhere.PNG)

http://www.dissentmagazine.org/online_articles/unnatural-gas-how-government-made-fracking-profitable-and-left-renewables-behind (http://www.dissentmagazine.org/online_articles/unnatural-gas-how-government-made-fracking-profitable-and-left-renewables-behind)

The TRUE COST of Carbon

https://youtu.be/za4r5uWj4AY

Here's another video (over 3 years old, but still imperative viewing), with lots of no nonsense MATH, that a certain mathematican called Palloy has difficulty with due to his "UNreal world" world view.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-280515145049.png&hash=84e87515e750391c1f1bca6d6ae06485972bfa81) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85)

The bottom line for the reality based community (which excludes Palloy  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-241013183046.jpeg&hash=51c9c4f17e747698c76c65c7c1814eff4f32c400) and the entire fossil fuel industry  biosphere wrecking crew   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fpirates5B15D_th.gif&hash=32438e1ed2c4d1823d4ed2a193286525c840a605)) is that a dollar based cost benefit analysis misses the funfamental idea that there are rights that life forms have that cannot be price negotiated.

Palloy won't watch it but I urge you reality based folks to view it and pass it on to other humans, like yourselves, who do not lack common sense.  ;D

What is the Social Cost of Carbon Emissions?

https://youtu.be/2rcxngFS1Y0
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 25, 2017, 12:57:19 pm
Electric Car Drivers: Desires, Demands & Who They Are

Latest update: 10 Jun 2017

A unique, in-depth report about EV driver needs, desires, user experiences, and demographics. Over 2,000 EV drivers in 28 countries told us what they want in future EVs & EV charging. We tell you what they said.

Read the free version of the report [PDF] (http://cleantechnica.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a897522b53d0853c85abbf9fa&id=44864a3a71) — the first 30 pages of the report.  ;D

publisher:CleanTechnica
industry:Electric cars
price:$500

Agelbert NOTE: I just got the free version. After I have perused it, I'll give you a summary.  8)

Meanwhile, here's some hot news about the coming solid-state :o battery innovation for EVs: (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clipartbest.com%2Fcliparts%2Fxig%2Fojx%2Fxigojx6KT.png&hash=6706182c9f1427099a77e10d1758e61d9cadb701)


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Toyota spokesperson Kayo Doi tells Japanese daily news source Chunichi Shimbun the company will not comment on specific product plans but does intend to commercialize solid-state batteries by the early 2020s.

Toyota Electric Car Will Use Solid-State Batteries For Long Range & Quicker Charging

Published on July 25th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

This story about electric car plans at Toyota was first published on Gas2.

Toyota is not giving up on the hydrogen fuel cell technology that powers the Mirai, but is busy working in the background on an all-electric car with solid-state batteries that offer long range and fast recharging. The plan is to introduce the car, which will be built on an all new chassis, to the Japanese market in … 2022. Yep, that’s 5 years away.

Solid State Batteries Are The Future

No one doubts that solid-state batteries are the future. Replacing the liquid electrolyte found in today’s lithium-ion batteries will eliminate the risk of fire and explosion associated with current battery technology. That danger, while low, remains a concern for many people considering the purchase of an electric car.

To limit such risks, electric cars today must use sophisticated cooling systems to stabilize the temperature inside battery packs. Such systems add cost, weight, and bulk to the cars. Solid-state batteries will not need such elaborate cooling systems, which will help bring down the cost of building an electric car. As an added bonus, they are capable of being recharged in much less time than a conventional lithium-ion battery.


Researchers such as John Goodenough have been trying to build a robust, inexpensive solid-state battery for decades. Toyota saying it will do so is one thing. Actually doing it is quite another. Israeli startup StoreDot says it has a solid-state battery with a range of 300 miles  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) that recharges in 5 minutes  :o (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-100717174505.gif&hash=1f615551589f3486485241107776ae5ae719fbab) .


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EMotion EV debuting August 17, 2017

Henrik Fisker claims his new EMotion electric car will go more than 400 miles on a single charge and then recharge in just 9 minutes. That car is set to hit the road in 2019.



New Electric Car Division At Toyota

Full article:
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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/25/toyota-electric-car-will-use-solid-state-batteries-long-range-quicker-charging/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/25/toyota-electric-car-will-use-solid-state-batteries-long-range-quicker-charging/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 25, 2017, 02:14:59 pm
Electric Car Drivers: Desires, Demands & Who They Are

Latest update: 10 Jun 2017

A unique, in-depth report about EV driver needs, desires, user experiences, and demographics. Over 2,000 EV drivers in 28 countries told us what they want in future EVs & EV charging. We tell you what they said.

Read the free version of the report [PDF] (http://cleantechnica.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a897522b53d0853c85abbf9fa&id=44864a3a71) — the first 30 pages of the report.  ;D

publisher:CleanTechnica
industry:Electric cars
price:$500

Agelbert NOTE: I just got the free version. After I have perused it, I'll give you a summary.  8)

Meanwhile, here's some hot news about the coming solid-state :o battery innovation for EVs: (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clipartbest.com%2Fcliparts%2Fxig%2Fojx%2Fxigojx6KT.png&hash=6706182c9f1427099a77e10d1758e61d9cadb701)


(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/07/Toyota-Concept-i.jpg)
Toyota spokesperson Kayo Doi tells Japanese daily news source Chunichi Shimbun the company will not comment on specific product plans but does intend to commercialize solid-state batteries by the early 2020s.

Toyota Electric Car Will Use Solid-State Batteries For Long Range & Quicker Charging

Published on July 25th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

This story about electric car plans at Toyota was first published on Gas2.

Toyota is not giving up on the hydrogen fuel cell technology that powers the Mirai, but is busy working in the background on an all-electric car with solid-state batteries that offer long range and fast recharging. The plan is to introduce the car, which will be built on an all new chassis, to the Japanese market in … 2022. Yep, that’s 5 years away.

Solid State Batteries Are The Future

No one doubts that solid-state batteries are the future. Replacing the liquid electrolyte found in today’s lithium-ion batteries will eliminate the risk of fire and explosion associated with current battery technology. That danger, while low, remains a concern for many people considering the purchase of an electric car.

To limit such risks, electric cars today must use sophisticated cooling systems to stabilize the temperature inside battery packs. Such systems add cost, weight, and bulk to the cars. Solid-state batteries will not need such elaborate cooling systems, which will help bring down the cost of building an electric car. As an added bonus, they are capable of being recharged in much less time than a conventional lithium-ion battery.


Researchers such as John Goodenough have been trying to build a robust, inexpensive solid-state battery for decades. Toyota saying it will do so is one thing. Actually doing it is quite another. Israeli startup StoreDot says it has a solid-state battery with a range of 300 miles  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) that recharges in 5 minutes  :o (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-100717174505.gif&hash=1f615551589f3486485241107776ae5ae719fbab) .


(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.hgmsites.net%2Fmed%2Fteaser-for-fisker-emotion-debuting-on-august-17-2017_100604685_m.jpg&hash=2abaf87fdaf34527fbc2d4c3145fa9e0df503b79)
EMotion EV debuting August 17, 2017

Henrik Fisker claims his new EMotion electric car will go more than 400 miles on a single charge and then recharge in just 9 minutes. That car is set to hit the road in 2019.



New Electric Car Division At Toyota

Full article:
(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Freading.gif&hash=63e3e644b39258d4c4eedbcdaf322315b1856723)

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/25/toyota-electric-car-will-use-solid-state-batteries-long-range-quicker-charging/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/25/toyota-electric-car-will-use-solid-state-batteries-long-range-quicker-charging/)

At least one of us wants an eV pickup truck.

My brother-in-law got the new Leaf. I haven't gotten feedback yet on how he likes it. I am driving the Volt now full time,  and my only complaint is the short range on eV, but I drive in the hybrid "mountain mode" and it works out okay. I worry that it is too hard on the car to engage the gas engine as much as I do.


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Thank you for this valuable and informative comment. This is the type of objective, real world information people need to read about. Please post on the Leaf EV experience of your brother-in-law when he has had it for a while. That is the car I would love to have.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 25, 2017, 06:06:18 pm
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How did Tesla win against the oil lobby?   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coh2.org%2Fimages%2FSmileys%2Fhuhsign.gif&hash=3732d0427be65896527fc3805c5be54a33cffd3b)

Matt Wasserman, We don't know what the internet is for, but it's caught on faster than any technology since fire.

Juyl 13, 2017

They haven’t won anything yet. Total production of all Teslas, ever, is less than the number of F-150 pickups Ford makes every few months. Tesla is the first new car company to get this far since Saturn, and the first truly new car company to do it since Hyundai, and they should be congratulated for that. But there is still a long way to go before they become more than a relatively low volume niche player.

A word about direct sales - Everyone who says the laws prohibiting direct sales are antiquated is right, but they are right for the wrong reasons. Those laws are antiquated, and no longer needed, because no volume car manufacturer would dream of selling direct. That way lies bankruptcy. It works when 90%+ of your cars are sold before you build them. It stops working when most of the cars you build come with significant inventory carrying costs.

And it presents all kinds of problems in terms of service and warranty repairs. Most Tesla owners are looking at 3 days, minimum, for twice yearly scheduled maintenance and even longer than that for warranty repairs. Is that going to work when Tesla has to scale to a million cars a year? Can they even maintain that already pretty terrible performance when they have half a million or a million cars on the road? Can the company afford the parts inventory required to improve warranty repair timeframes? They can build more service centers, and they will, but that increases capital expenditures for a company already investing a lot in Superchargers and plant upgrades. The cost of parts inventory increases as well. And in the long term it likely comes with no benefit to the consumer - keep prices low and you’ve invested a ton of money into something that doesn’t generate a return (that’s also known as a loss), charge fair prices and you may as well have a dealer network.

Tesla may be the first car company to figure out how to get direct sales to scale. But if they do they will be the first, let’s not forget that. And let’s also not forget that the company has to turn a profit at some point.

Will Tesla beat the oil lobby? Probably not. The Chevy Bolt is projected to outsell the Model S this year even if sales for the second half only match the first half and it hasn’t even gone national yet. Ford is going to jump into the pool sometime soon, and Volkswagen is moving from diesel to electric (at least in the US). All new cars will be electric at some point, probably in the next 20 - 25 years, but it won’t be because Tesla has become a dominant player.

Agelbert REPLY: The argument you present is flawed. To begin with, an EV is not a cash cow for maintenance costs, as all internal combustion engine powered cars are. THAT is the reason the dealer network is profitable. They MAKE THEIR MONEY on maintenence, NOT on selling cars.

Tesla is selling electric power plants on wheels, not the typical gas guzzler car.

EVs have very few moving parts, so the maintenace that would require a dealer is mostly absent. Tire maintenance does not require a dealer, which is the MAIN issue with an EV.

The battery pack eventual exchange will require Tesla to do it, but that is a once in a decade (or more) operation. You do not need a dealer network for that.

All that said, Tesla has a huge network of charging stations. I expect that people licensed to service Tesla cars (and other EVs) will set up shop near these charging stations, or Tesla may modify some of their charging stations to provide some maintenance.

The issue is not “beating big oil”. Big oil is a dead man walking, as anybody that knows anything about catastrophic climate change knows.

The issue is how long before Tesla can market an EV for $15,000 or less. Until they can do that, they cannot outsell the gas guzzlers.

Big Oil is the only reason, by the way, that certain Chinese EVs that DO sell for less than the equvalent of $15,000 (in China), are not marketed in the USA.

Big Oil is the reason that the $7,500 tax credit on EVs cannot be spread over several years, making it impossible for over 80% of the buying public to fully benefit from the tax credit (most people don’t pay anywhere near $7,500 in income tax in one year) AND FORCING those people to lease instead. Leasing ALSO jacks up the price on those least able to pay it.

All those hurdles to owning an EV were, and are, deliberatly imposed to keep the EVs in niche status, although Big Oil would prefer to destory EV sales altogether.

And the dealer network you are so sold on is a nest of crooks and liars that people are VERY tired of.

Big oil and the gas guzzler manufacturer and dealer network still hold sway in this country, but that will change, even if people like you think they have a “good” business model. They don’t.

Tesla does have a good business model. When serious competitors like Toyota finally figure that out, they will begin to emulate Tesla (for pure EVs) and probably produce better EVs at a lower price too! Tesla is a leader but soon they will have to lower their prices to remain competitive.

https://www.quora.com/How-did-Tesla-win-against-the-oil-lobby
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 28, 2017, 02:10:44 pm
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Mercedes, Porsche to join Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Renault in Formula E racing(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fwind14.gif&hash=85b1e530da066795bbcc348c881c6793183bbaec)[/color][/b][/size][/i]


Jul 28, 2017

The changing of the guards in motor racing is underway: both Porsche and Mercedes-Benz have announced they will join the FIA Formula E electric-car racing series in 2019.

To make that possible, both German teams will end their tenures in respected motorsport; Porsche will end its World Endurance Championship LMP1 program, while Mercedes plans to pull out of DTM (German Touring Car Championship).

The news leaves Toyota as the only factory team left in the LMP1 class; both Audi and BMW appear to be reevaluating their own commitments to the DTM series as well.

DON'T MISS: 11 things you need to know about Formula E electric-car racing

The announcements reflect the growing promotional importance of Formula E to automakers and for their future electric cars.

Formula E will ultimately give electric-car makers the chance to put their own battery and other electric-drive technologies to the test in competitive racing.

In Porsche's announcement, it said its entrance into Formula E will bolster the company's program to build pure GT vehicles and fully-electric sports cars.
 
The company's first production electric model will be based on the Mission E concept car shown in 2015, a smaller four-door sedan likely to be priced below the Panamera sedan.

Porsche's aggressive pricing strategy could put the production Mission E up against fully-specced Tesla Model 3 sedans—but what Porsche learns from its factory Formula E team will likely influence all of its future electric cars.

Formula E will make a few notable changes in its future seasons, which are likely factors that helped sway Mercedes-Benz and Porsche to join the motorsport.

READ THIS: Why all electric-car owners should follow Formula E racing

The series will no longer require two cars per driver with the potential of a mid-race car change, as it doubles the capacity of the standard battery pack used by all teams.

Currently, Formula E teams must run four cars, but that requirement will fall to two cars in Season 5—a testament to improved battery technology since the series' launch in 2013.

Additionally, Formula E race cars will receive a design overhaul and incorporate the latest cutting-edge technology.

 New York City ePrix FIA Formula E electric-car race, Red Hook, Brooklyn, July 2017New York City ePrix FIA Formula E electric-car race, Red Hook, Brooklyn, July 2017
Porsche and Mercedes-Benz will join Audi, BMW, Jaguar, and French electric-car maker Renault among others in 2019 when season six of the motorsport gets underway.

The series' goal has long been to change the public's perception of electric cars, and the entry of two additional and very prestigious German marques will clearly help in that regard.

CHECK OUT: Racing strategy in Formula E varies from Formula One: why it's hard

With the entrance of Mercedes and Porsche, the total number of teams will climb to 12—a remarkable feat for the relatively new motorsport.

If the future is indeed electric (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9), Formula E should provide a very public catalyst within motorsport to ensure racing always has a place.

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Cool Formula E race car pictures at link:  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F8.gif&hash=c1d98e606d7f558df4040f88e7997b3e11e9448c)

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1111793_mercedes-porsche-to-join-audi-bmw-jaguar-renault-in-formula-e-racing

Agelbert NOTE: The EV owner survey (free 30 page portion of a $500 report) that I downloaded and promised to report on has several informative graphs but no hard cost figures on EV ownership.  :( That is in the full report and I cannot afford to buy it.  ;D

That said, I did learn a few things that I will pass on to you:

A Volt is an Opel Ampera in Europe.

Most EV owners overwhelmingly wanted a fast charge option (that added about a thousand dollars to the price :P) even though over 90% of those EV owners DID NOT use fast charging in their routine daily lives.

Most EV owners love new technology. NOTE: There is a big split here between Tesla owners and all the rest. The Tesla owners are way too Jetson Tech freaky, which is sort of expected since they dished out so much money for an EV.

Most owners of EVs in the Leaf level of cost wanted economy and a tool to help them use less energy all around, not just in transportation.

Most owners of  EVs in the Leaf level of cost (and about 30% of Tesla model S owners too!) reported being inspired to lower their household energy consumption after buying their EV.

All EV owners reported lower operation and maintence costs than on their previous gas guzzler cars.

In actual use EV range anxiety is not a factor because EV owners bone up quickly on where the charging stations are, in case of need, and plan every move they make. This is a big difference from when they owned gas guzzlers, and some reading this might say, AHA! the EV "restricts freedom!". NOPE. What it does is make people do something they do not like to do: THINK about energy use and become more conscious of when and how it is used so as to NOT ABUSE it. The narcissistic greed balls among us will find this "restrictive", of course. But greed balls do not understand biosphere math. EV owners learn it quickly. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bativert.ma%2Fimages%2Fimage3.jpg&hash=7c7c27d838504cb1d5c5a4c1efac44e790a39265) After about a month, the EV owner is conscious of, and attuned to, energy use like never before. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clipartbest.com%2Fcliparts%2Fxig%2Fojx%2Fxigojx6KT.png&hash=6706182c9f1427099a77e10d1758e61d9cadb701)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3) They settle into an energy and cost saving routine that, except for longer trips which occur maybe two or three times a YEAR, does not require planning or restrict their movement. All the hand wringing from the peanut gallery gas guzzlers about "EV range anxiety" is, in practice, unjustified. Gas guzzler owners will say that EV owners are exhibiting endowment bias. The survey report admits there must be some bias because non-EV owners are not in the survey. That said, ALL the EV owners reported having owned gas guzzlers previously (in some cases they still have one). So the "bias" of EV owners, is really an objective conclusion reached after having driven gas guzzlers all their adult lives. That IMHO, is NOT a bias; it's sound critcal thinking.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b)

The overwhelming majority of EV owners is male, not female.  :( This is depressing to me, but I understand it. Females of our species, though assumed to be more "environmentally conscious and caring" than males, are actually naturally reticent to try new things. IOW, they are far more conservative than the average male. Women, in general, dislike risk. What, pray tell, is "risky" about owning an EV for a woman? Well, IMHO, the propaganda out there against EVs is NOT what is keeping women from being too keen to buy them or influencing them  to view EVs as "too risky". (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coh2.org%2Fimages%2FSmileys%2Fhuhsign.gif&hash=3732d0427be65896527fc3805c5be54a33cffd3b)

What is "risky" about EVs for women is that they cannot "fill up the tank" at all those gas stations out there. ;D Women are more culturally acclimated than men. They LIKE to be part of the herd. Owning an EV is, at present, an act of defiance to herd mentality and a potential source of gossip for her female friends. So, more females  are in the "wait and see" category than males. This will totally flip when the DAMAGE to the environment of owning a gas guzzler becomes part of the herd knowledge. I am being a bit long winded about this issue because my wife simply will not hear of owning an EV. I told her they can no longer gouge us for mufflers, catalytic converters, emission sensor replacements, cooling system hoses, coolant, oil changes, transmission fluids, frequent brake jobs and other inspection fun and games. She counters that the mechanics will "think of something else" to gouge us with and EVs cost too much money up front. I tell there is an offer for a NEW 2017 Leaf  lease (for Vermont residents) that, including the $1,999 (includes first $199 monthly payment) down payment plus 35 $199 payments and residual - cost to buy - of $8,207 plus cost to own $300 fee comes to a TOTAL of $17,471.00 (manufacturer's rebate of $13,400 :o  ;D) plus taxes  (which are much lower because the vehicle is three years old at that point), not the high $31,565 MSRP. She says there must be a gimmick or they want to offload them because they are lemons and can't sell them.  ::)  I tell her about the low operation and maintenance and that, since she mostly uses the car for groceries (we drive less than 2,000 miles a YEAR, so the 12,000 mile per year lease "limitation" is irrelevant to us), we don't have a range anxiety issue. She says she doesn't want to have to run an extension cord from our manufactured home to the car after she does errands (we do not own the land - we rent it - we CANNOT build a garage and put a charging unit in it).  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fgaah.gif&hash=e43fa6be4258ba495007b2bbb3e7dd2f60288fcd)


I certainly don't agree with it, but now I sympathize more with Adam's decision to eat that fruit.  :(

If the following has some hidden cost I am not seeing, I don't know what it is. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_6656.gif&hash=2038f9b45636a93e5c0f4ee508ce29778fe9e9b4) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_1730.gif&hash=cdaf50326d98ff7b051a9c49e83d51c7bb687407)


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 28, 2017, 06:38:25 pm
(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/07/Tesla-Roadster.jpg)
Ten years ago News coverage and editorials frequently postulated Tesla’s coming demise.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Ftissue.gif&hash=f8d05db8e11569882e0effbdd719e2b2e95c6785) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fugly004.gif&hash=c56db4280057389afd154a1cb4057410151579c8)


Remember The Tesla Death Watch? (Hahaha)

July 28th, 2017 by Zachary Shahan

Originally published on Planetsave.

SNIPPET:

Tesla was on a death watch notice nearly one decade ago. News coverage and editorials frequently postulated Tesla’s coming demise. It couldn’t produce cars. No one wanted its cars. Its cars broke down around every turn. Where would people charge? Where could the cars be fixed?

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Full article packed with lots of CROW for people like Tyler Durden of ZeroHedge to eat. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flucidating.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F01%2Featcrow.gif&hash=40fab0b2775d3fb285afd6c24535120837141e04)

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/28/tesla-death-watch-hahaha/


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 30, 2017, 02:44:27 pm
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Why did you sell your Tesla car?  ???

Christian Bull, Tesla owner since February 2014

July 29, 2017

I got my Model S in February of 2014. It was a fabulous car, which convinced both me and my wife that we will never purchase another car with an internal combustion engine. The car did have its problems (Three years of Tesla ownership by Christian Bull on A Tesla Consumption Log), but all in all I was super happy with it.

I was planning to replace it with a Jaguar I-pace which comes out next year. Not because I was unhappy with the Tesla, but because I’ve always wanted a Jaguar and I was never planning to keep the Model S for more than four years anyway.

This winter that plan changed a little, and I needed to replace the S sooner than I had intended to. The I-pace also looks like it’s going to be too small for my family, so I ended up replacing my Model S with a Model X in May of this year.  ;D

Because of a bit of luck with timing, the Model S was for all intents and purposes free. I spent maybe $850 on maintenance (services at 20,000 and 40,000 km), but I got a big discount on the first service for a couple of reasons), and when I traded the car in to Tesla in May 2017, I got 75% of the original purchase price back - that was just me being lucky with the USD to Norwegian Krone exchange rate. The depreciation was made up for in fuel savings.

Teslas are not perfect unicorns. They are complex machines, with bells and whistles (retracting door handles, falcon wing doors) that are mechanical and will eventually break, just like stuff breaks on regular cars. In total, however, I’m quite certain that over time maintenance costs will be significantly lower for a Tesla than a comparable ICE powered car. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

https://www.quora.com/Why-did-you-sell-your-Tesla-car


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 30, 2017, 03:01:12 pm
California’s EV charging network gets $800 million spark from VW (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-020617175335.png&hash=4a5c251d405bf9d4b949b9b72f14a0afffb47df7)

SACRAMENTO — In a decision with lasting implications for the growth of electric vehicles, state regulators on Thursday approved Volkswagen’s plan to invest nearly $1 billion in California’s EV network as penalty for its diesel-emission cheating scandal.

The plan approved by the state Air Resources Board would inject $800 million over 10 years into California’s electric vehicle market, including new, universal charging stations, a model “Green City” in Sacramento and education about zero-emission vehicles.

The massive investment could reshape the state’s budding network of electric vehicle charging stations while supporting Gov. Jerry Brown’s goal to have 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles on California roads by 2025.

San Jose and San Francisco are two of six cities slated for expanded community charging stations. A Volkswagen subsidiary, Electrify America, also will target low-income communities for at least 35 percent of the projects.

Chairwoman Mary Nichols said it was a long process to refine the plan, but added “we’ve gained a lot of confidence that it’s going to be a success.”

But critics said Volkswagen’s vast plan could chill competition and innovation in an emerging industry, and it snubs hydrogen fueling stations.

Volkswagen settled with federal and state regulators over a scheme to evade pollution standards in its 2- and 3-liter diesel-powered vehicles. The German automaker rigged software in nearly 600,000 diesel cars and trucks to pass federal emission tests, while the vehicles spouted unacceptable pollution levels.

In California, Volkswagen agreed to spend $1.2 billion through two separate environmental programs: at least $381 million for cutting pollution and $800 million for the infrastructure trust fund.

Volkswagen has also agreed to spend $1.2 billion for EV support throughout the rest of the country. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)

Environmentalists, lawmakers, automakers and EV charging companies fought over early details of the state plan, forcing the German automaker to include more guarantees to spend money in poor communities more likely to be polluted.

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg endorsed the deal, saying it would bring clean vehicle technology to underserved communities. “We will not waste this opportunity,” he said.

Maxwell Baumhefner, attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said the plan will help the state catch-up with demand for EV stations.

“The timing is right,” he said, noting that Electrify America has already begun building projects in other states. “It’s time to start breaking ground.”

Most EV charging companies sent letters of support for the plan, but ChargePoint, a leading electric vehicle charging network based in Campbell, urged the board to create more oversight. ChargePoint Vice President Anne Smart testified Thursday that the company was “still disappointed with the lack of details” and concerned the plan could chill other EV charging investments throughout the state.

The Electrify America investment plan will bring charging stations along highways and into overlooked neighborhoods, helping define the state’s electric vehicle corridors for years.

The projects will be split in four, $200 million increments built over 30-month periods. The Air Resources Board will oversee the project and gather regular input, including from automakers and charging companies.

The first phase calls for $120 million to build 400 charging stations with between 2,000 and 3,000 chargers. About $75 million will be used to develop a high-speed, highway charging network, mostly consisting of 150 kilowatt fast-chargers. The other $45 million will build community charging stations in six metro areas: San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Los Angeles and San Diego.

Another $44 million will build a “Green City” in Sacramento. It will provide access to zero-emission vehicles to low-income residents, through ride-sharing and other programs.

As part of the 10-year comprehensive plan, Electrify America will build a nationwide network of fast-charging stations with universal technology. Mark McNabb, CEO of Electrify America, said the company wants to have an impact beyond its 10-year plan.

“This is our legacy,” he told board members.

Several board members expressed concern over whether Volkswagen would live up to its promises. Board member Hector De La Torre said the ARB would “trust but verify” the company’s progress. But, he added, “it’s our obligation to get this thing going.”

http://www.siliconvalley.com/2017/07/27/ev-charging-network-gets-800-million-spark-from-vw/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 31, 2017, 06:05:02 pm
Electric Vehicles Enter the Here and Now

Jul. 28, 2017

By Jason Mathers

The high level of confidence that automotive industry leaders have in the future of electric vehicles (EVs) has been on full display recently.

In just the past few weeks:  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183515.bmp&hash=4a3ad9d0a78a7e161f53ddd84f568082a5b0d2ad)

Tesla's Model 3 started to roll off the assembly line.

Daimler announced a $740 million investment to produce EV batteries in China.

Cummins noted it would have a fully electric truck platform available by the end of 2019.

Lyft pledged to provide a billion rides a year powered by electricity by 2025.

Porsche set a 2023 target for having 50 percent of its production be electric vehicles.

Volvo Cars announced that "all the models it introduces starting in 2019 will be either hybrids or powered solely by batteries."



This spurt of corporate announcements has been paired with a bevy of statements of international leadership:

France declared it would be all electric by 2040.

India challenged itself to be gas free by 2030.

China took the global lead in terms of number of EVs on the road.


These developments are more than just excitement about an emerging solution. They are indicators that the market for EVs is developing faster than anticipated even just last year.

Consider the findings of a new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance:

"[L]ithium-ion cell costs have already fallen by 73 percent since 2010."  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.123rf.com%2F400wm%2F400%2F400%2Fyayayoy%2Fyayayoy1106%2Fyayayoy110600019%2F9735563-smiling-sun-showing-thumb-up.jpg&hash=09b45642ec6d7943d30b5b87548676e3ee7dbe3d)

The report updated its future cost projections to reflect further steep cost reductions in the years ahead, with a price per kilowatt-hour in 2025 of $109 and in 2030 of $73.

Cost reductions on this order would result in EVs achieving cost parity with some classes of conventional vehicles by 2025—and across most vehicle segments by 2029, according to the report. EV sales are expected to really take off once they achieve cost parity with conventional vehicles, as the vehicles are significantly less expensive to fuel and maintain.

The acceleration in the EV market is great news for climate protection, too. A recent assessment found that zero-emission vehicles, such as EVs, need to comprise 40 percent of new vehicles sold by 2030 in order for the automotive sector to be on a path to achieve critical mid-century emissions targets. With the momentum in the EV market, we have a critical window to further boost this market by ensuring greater access of electric vehicles and a cleaner electric grid to power them.

Unfortunately, the U.S. has not demonstrated the same appetite for national leadership on EVs as other countries. Even worse, we are going in the wrong direction—with serious implications for our health, climate and economy.

Instead of leading, the Trump Administration is undermining critical clean air and climate protections including the landmark clean car standards for 2022 to 2025. The actions of individual automakers, however, tell a very different story from the "can't do it" mantra put forth by the administration.

In their commitments, investments and new product introductions, automotive manufacturers and their suppliers are clearly telling us that low emissions vehicles can play a much bigger role in the near future.

The fact is that automakers can meet the existing 2022 to 2025 federal greenhouse gas standards through deployment of current conventional technology alone. Now, in addition to the robust pathway automakers have through existing technologies, EV adoption rates in the U.S. will be 10 percent in 2025 if the Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecasts hold true. This is further proof that the existing standards are highly achievable. Rather than weaken the standard, the administration should be pursuing options to further scale EVs over the next decade.

Investing in clear car solutions is sound economic policy. These investments enhance the global competitiveness of the U.S. automotive sector.

This is why the UAW in a letter supporting the existing 2022 to 2025 clean car standards, noted:

"UAW members know firsthand that Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) standards have spurred investments in new products that employ tens of thousands of our members."

Like other key aspects of the potential of the emerging EV marketplace, the role it can play as an employer has been in the news recently, too.

An AM General assembly plant in northern Indiana was acquired by electric vehicle manufacture SF Motors. The company announced that it will make a $30 million investment in the facility and keep on all the 430 employees. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)

Fittingly, most of the 430 jobs that were saved to manufacture an emerging, clean technology are represented by UAW Local 5—the oldest continuously operating UAW Local in the country. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clker.com%2Fcliparts%2Fc%2F8%2Ff%2F8%2F11949865511933397169thumbs_up_nathan_eady_01.svg.hi.png&hash=599691109af22b33f1d59dd61eb97448a9427020)

https://www.ecowatch.com/electric-vehicles-future-2465790666.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 01, 2017, 06:43:06 pm
Simple Hand Made Electric Bike: DIY

by omars2 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) in electronics

https://youtu.be/PQ_65Onq0K8

Hi!

In this instructable, i will teach you how to make an electric bicycle at home.

Also, this electric bike was selected and presented in the North India Solar Summit (NISS) 2016 and it remained in the news papers and web articles for many days. I would also like to share its news articles with you.

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http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Hand-Made-Electric-Bike-DIY/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 01, 2017, 08:09:59 pm
Want To Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions? Electric Trucks Critical

August 1st, 2017 by Steve Hanley

This story about electric trucks was first published on Gas2.

SNIPPET:

With the electric car revolution getting a big boost last week with the official introduction of the Tesla Model 3, it may seem as though the world is well on its way to pollution-free transportation. But outside the limelight that shines on the latest EV drag race and claims of cars with 1,000 horsepower or more, the real focus of clean transportation advocates is on electric trucks, the workhorses that carry freight and cargo.



The International Energy Agency believes keeping global temperature rises below 2° Celsius depends in large part upon the electrification of some 600 million vehicles worldwide — half of them trucks. “In Europe, less than 5% of vehicles are commercial vehicles or heavy duty trucks, but they contribute to almost 20% of greenhouse gas emissions,” says Ananth Srinivasan, mobility expert with research consultancy Frost & Sullivan.

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Electric truck chassis from SEA Automotive in Australia
Agelbert NOTE: Trucks made by FAW in China are BIG Trucks, not pickup trucks.

In Melbourne, Australia,  SEA Automotive is busy adding electric powertrains to trucks manufactured in China by FAW. Tony Fairweather, CEO of SEA Automotive, says his firm realized a few years ago that electric commercial vehicles were becoming economically viable much faster than predicted. “The components are cheaper every time we go to buy. There’s not many industries where that happens.”

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Agelbert NOTE: The above is a Workhorse W-15 PHEV pickup truck, not a pure electric pickup truck.  It is only available as part of a  fleet purchase. :( *


Quote
* The Workhorse W-15 is the first plug-in range extended electric pickup built from the ground up by an OEM. Lithium ion battery cells from Panasonic provide an 80 mile all‑electric range, while the onboard generator works to recharge while driving to get the job done.  The W-15 chassis sets a new technology standard for fleet vehicle tech.
 http://workhorse.com/pickup/ (http://workhorse.com/pickup/)


Electric cars may drive 10 miles one day and 100 miles the next. They may also be used for long-distance trips occasionally. But a truck usually follows a predictable daily route where the range needed is known in advance. That means most owners of electric trucks don’t need to worry about recharging their vehicles out on the road. That can be done at the end of the work day with charging equipment installed at the home location.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/01/want-cut-carbon-dioxide-emissions-electric-trucks-critical/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/01/want-cut-carbon-dioxide-emissions-electric-trucks-critical/)


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 01, 2017, 09:22:23 pm
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Workhorse CEO Steve Burns Talks About The W-15 Plug In Hybrid Pickup Truck

June 21st, 2017 by Steve Hanley
 
With all the hype and hysteria about Tesla in the news lately, it’s easy to lose sight of some of the other companies that are making progress building more sustainable vehicles that will help lower carbon emissions from the transportation sector. Cars are important, but trucks spew out more carbon emissions each year. Workhorse, based in Ohio with a factory in Indiana, is elbowing its way to the front in a crowded field of competitors.

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Workhorse W-15 plug in hybrid pickup truck

In a recent conversation with Charged EVs, Workhorse CEO Steve Burns shared some of the reasons why his company’s W-15 plug in hybrid pickup truck is getting so much attention from fleet owners. Just as the Tesla Model 3 has a long list of reservation holders, Workhorse also has received hundreds of pre-orders for the W-15 from Duke Energy, Southern California Public Power Authority, and Ryder Systems. In addition, municipalities like Columbus, Ohio and Orlando, Florida, have orders pending for plug in hybrid pickup.

Workhorse W-15 Built For Fleets

What makes a plug in hybrid pickup truck so appealing to fleets? Two factors, says Burns. First is total cost of ownership. “Green is good. Everybody wants to be green. It’s a nice by-product. But we realized that if electric is going to take off, it has to be less expensive than gas. It really comes down to that, at least in the fleet world. A meat-and-potatoes fleet guy says, ‘What is the most economical way I can operate my fleet?’ We come in and tell him we are less expensive than a gas vehicle.”

The second big factor is reliability. Fleet operators want to know the trucks are dependable and will last a long time. Workhorse has developed a close working relationship with UPS and that relationship is growing. “UPS is not a bakery that uses trucks. They are a truck company,” Burns says. “So, they are the hardest to satisfy. There’s no Consumer Reports .. in this space. So, if a fleet wants to know if something works, they look to the leaders.

“UPS is the largest commercial truck fleet in the United States. So, it took many, many years, and a lot of miles, to build something rugged enough for them, and at a price point they can justify. A fleet has to believe the vehicle is going to last. They have to believe it’s going to last for 20 years. UPS keeps their trucks for 20 years.”

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Why A Range Extender Engine?

The W-15 will have a plug in hybrid powertrain using an internal combustion range extender engine sourced from BMW. Tesla has already announced it plans to bring an all electric pickup to market. Why does Burns feel the he needs the gas engine, too? “We really don’t think an all electric pickup truck will work, because of what people put pickup trucks through. Occasionally they have to do something very hard. Tow a lot, haul a lot, climb the side of a mountain, go far.

“Duke Energy, if there’s a hurricane in Charlotte, all the Duke trucks from all the neighboring states pack up and head for Charlotte. Although they normally go 50 miles a day, once in a while they’ve got to go 400. Once in a while, they put three big transformers in the back. We built this so that it covers our average day, and then we’ve got a little insurance policy up there. [Even] if it’s a weird day, you’re always going to complete your rounds.”

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“We found that out with UPS. If you tell a major fleet that this vehicle is really good but doesn’t do all things, you’ve got to be careful where you put it, they don’t want to hear that. They just want it to be ubiquitous. We just say this can do anything a gas pickup can do. 360 days a year, you’re going to get 75 miles per gallon because you’re running it all electric, and the other 5 days, you’ll burn a little gasoline, but the show will always go on.”

The W-15 Is Ready To Work   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fmuscular.gif&hash=1ebeafc0e4589b9d38ab66d37aa940d757e830e9)

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The W-15 is job site ready. It comes with a built in light bar with yellow flashing hazard lights, a sprayed-in bed liner and a 7.2 kW power export module. A central touchscreen controls most functions and is designed so it can be operated while wearing work gloves. The company has a proprietary fleet management system called Metron that keeps fleet managers constantly updated on each vehicles location and condition at all times. Workhorse can update software wirelessly over the air.

Safety is a high priority for the W-15. In addition to a full complement of air bags, it is equipped with emergency braking and collision warning systems, lane keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control. Workhorse expects the W-15 to achieve the highest ever safety ratings for a pickup truck.

Private Sales Possible (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)

Burns keeps getting asked if the W-15 will be available to private customers and he has left the door open on that possibility — at least a little. ? “Well, I would’ve said no to that a little while ago, but a couple of things are happening. It’s really good looking. We built it to be modern and professional looking. We have some aerodynamics to it because we’re worried about energy. Some of our customers wanted a lower hood so they could see pedestrians easier. All that combined into a very unique looking pickup truck, good looking enough that every consumer that sees it says they want one.”

Source: Charged EVs

Tags: pickup truck safety rating, pug in hybrid, range extender engine, Steve Burns, Wrokhorse W-15 plug in hybrid pickup truck

About the Author

Steve Hanley I have been a car nut since the days when Rob Walker and Henry N. Manney, III graced the pages of Road & Track. Today, I use my trusty Miata for TSD rallies and occasional track days at Lime Rock and Watkins Glen. If it moves on wheels, I'm interested in it. Please follow me on Google + and Twitter.


http://gas2.org/2017/06/21/workhorse-ceo-w-15-plug-in-hybrid-pickup-truck/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 02, 2017, 02:57:20 pm
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Workhorse CEO Steve Burns Talks About The W-15 Plug In Hybrid Pickup Truck

June 21st, 2017 by Steve Hanley
 
With all the hype and hysteria about Tesla in the news lately, it’s easy to lose sight of some of the other companies that are making progress building more sustainable vehicles that will help lower carbon emissions from the transportation sector. Cars are important, but trucks spew out more carbon emissions each year. Workhorse, based in Ohio with a factory in Indiana, is elbowing its way to the front in a crowded field of competitors.

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Workhorse W-15 plug in hybrid pickup truck

In a recent conversation with Charged EVs, Workhorse CEO Steve Burns shared some of the reasons why his company’s W-15 plug in hybrid pickup truck is getting so much attention from fleet owners. Just as the Tesla Model 3 has a long list of reservation holders, Workhorse also has received hundreds of pre-orders for the W-15 from Duke Energy, Southern California Public Power Authority, and Ryder Systems. In addition, municipalities like Columbus, Ohio and Orlando, Florida, have orders pending for plug in hybrid pickup.

Workhorse W-15 Built For Fleets

What makes a plug in hybrid pickup truck so appealing to fleets? Two factors, says Burns. First is total cost of ownership. “Green is good. Everybody wants to be green. It’s a nice by-product. But we realized that if electric is going to take off, it has to be less expensive than gas. It really comes down to that, at least in the fleet world. A meat-and-potatoes fleet guy says, ‘What is the most economical way I can operate my fleet?’ We come in and tell him we are less expensive than a gas vehicle.”

The second big factor is reliability. Fleet operators want to know the trucks are dependable and will last a long time. Workhorse has developed a close working relationship with UPS and that relationship is growing. “UPS is not a bakery that uses trucks. They are a truck company,” Burns says. “So, they are the hardest to satisfy. There’s no Consumer Reports .. in this space. So, if a fleet wants to know if something works, they look to the leaders.

“UPS is the largest commercial truck fleet in the United States. So, it took many, many years, and a lot of miles, to build something rugged enough for them, and at a price point they can justify. A fleet has to believe the vehicle is going to last. They have to believe it’s going to last for 20 years. UPS keeps their trucks for 20 years.”

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Why A Range Extender Engine?

The W-15 will have a plug in hybrid powertrain using an internal combustion range extender engine sourced from BMW. Tesla has already announced it plans to bring an all electric pickup to market. Why does Burns feel the he needs the gas engine, too? “We really don’t think an all electric pickup truck will work, because of what people put pickup trucks through. Occasionally they have to do something very hard. Tow a lot, haul a lot, climb the side of a mountain, go far.

“Duke Energy, if there’s a hurricane in Charlotte, all the Duke trucks from all the neighboring states pack up and head for Charlotte. Although they normally go 50 miles a day, once in a while they’ve got to go 400. Once in a while, they put three big transformers in the back. We built this so that it covers our average day, and then we’ve got a little insurance policy up there. [Even] if it’s a weird day, you’re always going to complete your rounds.”

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fworkhorse.com%2Fstorage%2Fapp%2Fmedia%2Fpickup%2Finterior.jpg&hash=141c24032925482b9f4ee0edfd6683f55ad591ce)

“We found that out with UPS. If you tell a major fleet that this vehicle is really good but doesn’t do all things, you’ve got to be careful where you put it, they don’t want to hear that. They just want it to be ubiquitous. We just say this can do anything a gas pickup can do. 360 days a year, you’re going to get 75 miles per gallon because you’re running it all electric, and the other 5 days, you’ll burn a little gasoline, but the show will always go on.”

The W-15 Is Ready To Work   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fmuscular.gif&hash=1ebeafc0e4589b9d38ab66d37aa940d757e830e9)

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The W-15 is job site ready. It comes with a built in light bar with yellow flashing hazard lights, a sprayed-in bed liner and a 7.2 kW power export module. A central touchscreen controls most functions and is designed so it can be operated while wearing work gloves. The company has a proprietary fleet management system called Metron that keeps fleet managers constantly updated on each vehicles location and condition at all times. Workhorse can update software wirelessly over the air.

Safety is a high priority for the W-15. In addition to a full complement of air bags, it is equipped with emergency braking and collision warning systems, lane keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control. Workhorse expects the W-15 to achieve the highest ever safety ratings for a pickup truck.

Private Sales Possible (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)

Burns keeps getting asked if the W-15 will be available to private customers and he has left the door open on that possibility — at least a little. ? “Well, I would’ve said no to that a little while ago, but a couple of things are happening. It’s really good looking. We built it to be modern and professional looking. We have some aerodynamics to it because we’re worried about energy. Some of our customers wanted a lower hood so they could see pedestrians easier. All that combined into a very unique looking pickup truck, good looking enough that every consumer that sees it says they want one.”

Source: Charged EVs

Tags: pickup truck safety rating, pug in hybrid, range extender engine, Steve Burns, Wrokhorse W-15 plug in hybrid pickup truck

About the Author

Steve Hanley I have been a car nut since the days when Rob Walker and Henry N. Manney, III graced the pages of Road & Track. Today, I use my trusty Miata for TSD rallies and occasional track days at Lime Rock and Watkins Glen. If it moves on wheels, I'm interested in it. Please follow me on Google + and Twitter.


http://gas2.org/2017/06/21/workhorse-ceo-w-15-plug-in-hybrid-pickup-truck/ (http://gas2.org/2017/06/21/workhorse-ceo-w-15-plug-in-hybrid-pickup-truck/)

Cool truck. Hope they reach the consumer market. 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 03, 2017, 01:34:36 pm
New propaganda video on electric-car tax credits: time to debunk! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_6869.gif&hash=f94938471d343a09155d1f60eefacdb2ceab2457)

SNIPPET:

Quote
In 2016, the federal electric-vehicle tax-credit program cost the government less than $1.2 billion.

(That assumes every single electric car sold in the U.S. received for the full $7,500 sum, which is not the case).



In contrast, nine tax provisions that help subsidize oil and gas industry cost the federal government $3.8 billion combined every year.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-120716190938.png&hash=01feab1c7345a4e98764e0f9d24b2d69171b93c2)


Consider this latest round of fossil-fuel propaganda debunked—or at least put in far more accurate context. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_0293.gif&hash=b1af4868ed8f18c30e637f8cbcb79002f6f71039)

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http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1111880_new-propaganda-video-on-electric-car-tax-credits-time-to-debunk
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 05, 2017, 12:39:27 pm
(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/08/byd-electric-bus-1.jpg)
BYD Electric Bus

BYD Lands Contract For 60 Electric Buses With Los Angeles County Metro

August 4th, 2017 by Steve Hanley

SNIPPET:


This story about BYD electric buses was first published on Gas2.

The City of Los Angeles is serious about its commitment to combating climate change. It is adding hundreds of electric cars to its municipal fleet and making plans that will allow low-income residents to dump their older cars with high emissions for cleaner cars.

It is promoting many miles of bike paths. And the Los Angeles county public transportation system, known as the Metro, has just inked a deal with BYD to buy 60 electric buses for its fleet.

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sae.org%2Fdlymagazineimages%2Fweb%2F516%2F12804_18283.jpg&hash=e89956d715885dfebcb348669e1e9e6d8f6f7b01)
BYD-electric bus cutaway

BYD has its American headquarters in Los Angeles and operates a factory in nearby Lancaster, California.

The new contract will add 59 workers to the 600 strong BYD payroll. Most of the new hires will be residents of Los Angeles county, according to the terms of the deal. In all, the Metro will pay $138 million for the 60 BYD buses plus 35 60-foot-long electric buses from New Flyer of America Inc, which is located in Crookston, Minnesota.

(https://chargedevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/NEW-FLYER-XE40_large.jpg)
60-foot-long electric buses from New Flyer of America Inc,
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full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/04/byd-lands-contract-60-electric-buses-los-angeles-county-metro/

Agelbert NOTE:
Those EV buses, when they get into the used vehicle market, will make an EXCELLENT Renewable Energy powered dwelling (with a few solar panels nearby, of course.  ;D). (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ame4u.com%2FAnimated_Clipart%2FAnimated-Solar%2Fsun_shining_solar_panel_hg_clr__st.gif&hash=f244a42c405966e333bd5533ae540330a95e63ee)


See More cool graphics info on the New Flyer EV bus below:

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New Flyer EV Bus while charging

(https://www.newflyer.com/images/Home/buses/xcelsior-electric/features/reliability.png)

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hybridrive.com%2Fimages%2Fdiagram-citybuslabels.jpg&hash=1462da4b208d4833edf6b502d099249b6ff583dc)

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(https://www.newflyer.com/images/Home/buses/xcelsior-electric/images/XE40_pantograph.png)
Charge collecting mechanism deployed on New flyer Electric Bus

Below please enjoy a present use for used buses that RE may like. I certainly do!  I think that used electric buses, with some solar panels nearby, would be the ultimate in sustainable, cosy but roomy, iving.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b) ;D

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 05, 2017, 12:50:54 pm
(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/08/byd-electric-bus-1.jpg)
BYD Electric Bus

BYD Lands Contract For 60 Electric Buses With Los Angeles County Metro

August 4th, 2017 by Steve Hanley

SNIPPET:


This story about BYD electric buses was first published on Gas2.

The City of Los Angeles is serious about its commitment to combating climate change. It is adding hundreds of electric cars to its municipal fleet and making plans that will allow low-income residents to dump their older cars with high emissions for cleaner cars.

It is promoting many miles of bike paths. And the Los Angeles county public transportation system, known as the Metro, has just inked a deal with BYD to buy 60 electric buses for its fleet.

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sae.org%2Fdlymagazineimages%2Fweb%2F516%2F12804_18283.jpg&hash=e89956d715885dfebcb348669e1e9e6d8f6f7b01)
BYD-electric bus cutaway

BYD has its American headquarters in Los Angeles and operates a factory in nearby Lancaster, California.

The new contract will add 59 workers to the 600 strong BYD payroll. Most of the new hires will be residents of Los Angeles county, according to the terms of the deal. In all, the Metro will pay $138 million for the 60 BYD buses plus 35 60-foot-long electric buses from New Flyer of America Inc, which is located in Crookston, Minnesota.

(https://chargedevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/NEW-FLYER-XE40_large.jpg)
60-foot-long electric buses from New Flyer of America Inc,
(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183515.bmp&hash=4a3ad9d0a78a7e161f53ddd84f568082a5b0d2ad)

full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/04/byd-lands-contract-60-electric-buses-los-angeles-county-metro/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/04/byd-lands-contract-60-electric-buses-los-angeles-county-metro/)

Agelbert NOTE:
Those EV buses, when they get into the used vehicle market, will make an EXCELLENT Renewable Energy powered dwelling (with a few solar panels nearby, of course.  ;D). (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ame4u.com%2FAnimated_Clipart%2FAnimated-Solar%2Fsun_shining_solar_panel_hg_clr__st.gif&hash=f244a42c405966e333bd5533ae540330a95e63ee)


See More cool graphics info on the New Flyer EV bus below:

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2wmai31tqaod34qdj41sfm31.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FNewFlyerbatterybusglam_cropped-600x300.jpg&hash=639f11c302f6d269d454e701e00a6630bb36fe24)
New Flyer EV Bus while charging

(https://www.newflyer.com/images/Home/buses/xcelsior-electric/features/reliability.png)

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hybridrive.com%2Fimages%2Fdiagram-citybuslabels.jpg&hash=1462da4b208d4833edf6b502d099249b6ff583dc)

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.engineering.com%2Fportals%2F0%2FBlogFiles%2Ftlombardo%2F1_ProterraBus.jpg&hash=068eb9238bef413e696d8dab0fda39ed5922d646)

(https://www.newflyer.com/images/Home/buses/xcelsior-electric/images/XE40_pantograph.png)
Charge collecting mechanism deployed on New flyer Electric Bus

Below please enjoy a present use for used buses that RE may like. I certainly do!  I think that used electric buses, with some solar panels nearby, would be the ultimate in sustainable, cosy but roomy, iving.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F128fs318181.gif&hash=eff6d5f3831782966c2ff2081f07bf7fc5b22a6b) ;D

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(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/f0/72/4e/f0724e5b084964cb1afd61e921c198ea.jpg)
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 07, 2017, 01:13:40 pm
10 Electric Planes that Already Exist and Change the Future of Air Travel

Automotive Territory: Trending News & Car Reviews

Published on Aug 2, 2017

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Apparently not(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca) , because up until today there is quite a number of already operational all-electric flying vessels that traverse the skies braking the stereotype that efficient and clean air travel is impossible on Earth. Today, we would like to share with you some knowledge about the first electric planes, so that when in 50 years all of the aircraft in the sky are electric, you will know how it all started. Enjoy your flight. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fyoursmiles.org%2Fpsmile%2Fpilot%2Fp0504.gif&hash=b94c79dc476c6deccad5e91e3afb86b46ef66f24)

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https://youtu.be/OttEiCOGwss

Electric aircraft that were featured here:

Solar Impulse 2: www.iata.org/pressroom/media-kit/Pages/solar-impulse.aspx

E-Fan 2.0 and Airbus E-Fan X: company.airbus.com/responsibility/airbus-e-fan-the-future-of-electric-aircraft.html

Facebook Aquila: facebook.com/notes/mark-zuckerberg/the-technology-behind-aquila/10153916136506634/

E-Fusion from Hungary’s Magnus Aircraft: magnusaircraft.com/efusion2

Siemens Extra 330LE: siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2017/corporate/pr2017040256coen.htm

e-Genius - the Institute of Aircraft Design at the University of Stuttgart: ifb.uni-stuttgart.de/egenius

Pipistrel Alpha Electro
: pipistrel.si/plane/alpha-electro/overview

Sun Flyer from Aero Electric Aircraft Corporation: sunflyer.com/

Lilium Jet: www.lilium.com/mission/

FlyNano
: www.flynano.com/faq.htm

Nasa The X-57: nasa.gov/image-feature/nasas-x-57-electric-research-plane/

Alice - Eviation Aircraft Company: eviation.co/alice/


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Agelbert NOTE: The above is evidence that some humans have the brains to understand the following and actually DO something to stop the status quo suicidal stupidity of a fossil fuel based economy:

 
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 08, 2017, 09:09:51 pm
Auto Giants — Behind The Scenes, EV Movement Is Both Slower & Faster Than You Think (CleanTechnica Exclusive)

August 8th, 2017 by Zachary Shahan

SNIPPET:

An alternative title to the above was: “Slow & Steady Is A Recipe For Disruption.” But the story is a little more complicated than that.

Naturally, as the director of CleanTechnica, I get to talk to a lot of EV leaders at conferences around the world. We also get millions of views a month and a lot of feedback on and off the record*.

Some of that feedback is particularly useful for completing the EV transition puzzle in my mind. A couple of examples are two discussions I had earlier this year with some auto industry movers & shakers.

These discussions have been tingling inside my head because of the context they seem to add. The information I’ve gleaned has been aching for a write-up but delayed by so many other stores. However, recent quotes from Magna CEO Don Walker pushed me over the edge and finally got me to write this piece up.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/08/auto-giants-behind-scenes-movement-slower-faster-think/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/08/auto-giants-behind-scenes-movement-slower-faster-think/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 11, 2017, 02:59:38 pm
Tesla Electric Semi Truck to test Self-Driving, capable of 'Platooning': report

Aug 10, 2017  John Voelcker 104 Comments

With Tesla, there's always something new coming up to keep owners, buyers, and fans excited.

The company's main task over the next year is to get its lower-priced Model 3 electric car into volume assembly at high quality, a process CEO Elon Musk has called "production hell."

But there's more to come, one of the new products being Tesla's promised all-electric semi tractor, apparently for long-haul freight.

Musk released a teaser image of the Tesla semi at a TED Talk in May (http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1110227_elon-musk-teased-teslas-electric-semi-truck-at-a-ted-talk)

Now some details may have leaked out, in the form of an e-mail conversation between Tesla and the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles seen by the Reuters news service.

In those documents, Tesla sought state approval to test a prototype of its electric semi in Nevada that will contain self-driving software.

California DMV officials told Reuters they were to meet Tesla yesterday to discuss the company's "efforts with autonomous trucks" as well.

According to Reuters, the Tesla semi is likely to offer the capability of "platooning."

That's the term for automated vehicles traveling very close together at speed, which significantly cuts aerodynamic drag.

Vehicles that platoon must continually communicate with each other and the infrastructure around them, but the distances between them are far too short to allow a human driver to react in time to emergencies.

READ THIS: Tesla trucks: semi to be shown in Sept, pickup in 18-24 months (http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1109909_tesla-trucks-semi-to-be-shown-in-sept-pickup-in-18-24-months)

Several companies are working on autonomous driving technology specifically for long-haul trucks, in Silicon Valley and elsewhere.

Long-haul trucks do not face cross traffic when they travel on limited-access highways, and they largely operate at steady speeds.

Those are seen as more favorable conditions for self-driving vehicles than the far more diverse circumstances faced by passenger vehicles in a wide range of uses.

Continental gets Nevada approval to test autonomous cars

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Daimler Trucks testing the first series-production autonomous truck on public roads

CHECK THIS OUT: Daimler to build large electric semi truck (http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1108966_daimler-to-build-large-electric-semi-truck-urban-e-truck-results-good-so-far)

Platooning, meanwhile, is seen as a way to reduce fuel consumption significantly among trucks with internal combustion engines (or energy use in the all-electric Tesla semi).

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Robot Semi Trucks platooning

Daimler, Volvo, and other European heavy-truck makers have put years of effort into the technology, including numerous demonstrations on limited stretches of highway.

Platooning is viewed as a precursor to fully autonomous long-haul trucks, which are still widely assumed to be 10 years or more in the future.

He has driven the semi, he said, calling the big rig capable of sporty and spirited driving characteristics.

"This will be a very spry truck," Musk said. "You can drive this around like a sports car."

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1112028_tesla-semi-truck-to-test-self-driving-capable-of-platooning-report

Agelbert NOTE: The widely assumed 10 year transition period for autonomus EV Semi Trucks is incorrect. They will be dominating in less than five years, simply because the sensor package is NOW cheap AND MORE reliable than a human driver.

The 1% want this profit over people automation. When they want something, it happens.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Facigar.gif&hash=dc9dccf92c6c88c99611b06c86d92629d69f2978)

In this case ,securing the truck contents will become better paid than driving the truck.

Unfortunately for hopeful drivers planning on being semi truck riding security guards, I do not doubt that the 1% will try to make we-the-people pay for truck contents security with added taxation for added police highway monitoring, rather than doing the responsible thing and hiring a security guard to ride with the truck and ensure safe delivery of the goods, along with the required paperwork.  >:(

At any rate, when you see lots of Semi Trucks Platooning, EV Semi Platooning will be right there to replace every diesel semi truck on the roads.

The upside of this for the biosophere and people of good will is that the lung clogging, respiratory disease causing particulate matter and green house gas pollution on our roads will be much reduced and the big oil refineries will have to put their diesel fuel CRAP where the sun doesn't shine.  ;D
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 12, 2017, 03:45:25 pm
Parked Electric Cars Earn Cash While Feeding the Power Grid (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

August 11, 2017

https://youtu.be/98dfIwhXKqc


Full article by Lorraine Chow:


https://www.ecowatch.com/evs-power-grid-2471744121.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 14, 2017, 07:22:07 pm
Chanje V8070 — Another Level Of Electrification (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clipartbest.com%2Fcliparts%2Fxig%2Fojx%2Fxigojx6KT.png&hash=6706182c9f1427099a77e10d1758e61d9cadb701)

August 14th, 2017 by Cynthia Shahan

SNIPPET:

Startup electric truck maker Chanje Energy has launched an electric Class 5 van, intent to replace last century’s fossil fuels (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F2rzukw3.gif&hash=f0487b8f0d488ab1126ce5e031b11ea3d74b1cc2) with a zero-emissions Class 5 last-mile delivery option. This is the latest of several recent additions to the electric truck and van market.

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-13-at-9-e1502633213963.png)

Chanje V8070 is truly a vehicle without compromise  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uglyhedgehog.com%2Fupload%2F2012%2F8%2F14%2F1344970546338-awesome_mc_ht_smiley.gif&hash=3ae7abfc4fed4417a941b6f116204b754f1e587f). Separating from the smelly particulate crowd, Chanje is offering the first premium-quality, extended-length, medium-duty electric vehicle in the US.

Delivery vehicles are major polluters — worse than regular cars. Chanje Energy intends to change that and aims to dominate the Class 5 last-mile delivery segment with its extended-length, medium-duty panel van, the Chanje V8070.

Fewer moving parts and no need for oil changes = 70% less maintenance costs, according to the company. Fuel costs? No, not so much — approximately 70% less as well. The approach Chanje took was to create a platform that “allows us to offer maximum payload, maximum cargo capacity, the most efficient powertrain.”

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/08/Product-Dual-Hub-Rear-Motors-300x161.png)
The Chanje V8070 has dual-hub rear motors.

Full article:  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs.dreamstime.com%2Fz%2Fchinese-emoticon-22648577.jpg&hash=e5f417f773692d246a108dcc451657cb8b2c6e05)

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/14/chanje-v8070-another-level-electrification/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 14, 2017, 08:16:02 pm
Chanje V8070 — Another Level Of Electrification (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clipartbest.com%2Fcliparts%2Fxig%2Fojx%2Fxigojx6KT.png&hash=6706182c9f1427099a77e10d1758e61d9cadb701)

August 14th, 2017 by Cynthia Shahan

SNIPPET:

Startup electric truck maker Chanje Energy has launched an electric Class 5 van, intent to replace last century’s fossil fuels (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F2rzukw3.gif&hash=f0487b8f0d488ab1126ce5e031b11ea3d74b1cc2) with a zero-emissions Class 5 last-mile delivery option. This is the latest of several recent additions to the electric truck and van market.

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-13-at-9-e1502633213963.png)

Chanje V8070 is truly a vehicle without compromise  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uglyhedgehog.com%2Fupload%2F2012%2F8%2F14%2F1344970546338-awesome_mc_ht_smiley.gif&hash=3ae7abfc4fed4417a941b6f116204b754f1e587f). Separating from the smelly particulate crowd, Chanje is offering the first premium-quality, extended-length, medium-duty electric vehicle in the US.

Delivery vehicles are major polluters — worse than regular cars. Chanje Energy intends to change that and aims to dominate the Class 5 last-mile delivery segment with its extended-length, medium-duty panel van, the Chanje V8070.

Fewer moving parts and no need for oil changes = 70% less maintenance costs, according to the company. Fuel costs? No, not so much — approximately 70% less as well. The approach Chanje took was to create a platform that “allows us to offer maximum payload, maximum cargo capacity, the most efficient powertrain.”

Full article:  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs.dreamstime.com%2Fz%2Fchinese-emoticon-22648577.jpg&hash=e5f417f773692d246a108dcc451657cb8b2c6e05)

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/14/chanje-v8070-another-level-electrification/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/14/chanje-v8070-another-level-electrification/)

Sweet!

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And just imagine ten years down the road when those babies hit the used EV truck/van market and people turn them into RVs with solar panels on top!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F8.gif&hash=c1d98e606d7f558df4040f88e7997b3e11e9448c)

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 15, 2017, 04:28:13 pm
Every Major Crash of Formula E Season 3 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fwind14.gif&hash=85b1e530da066795bbcc348c881c6793183bbaec)

August 15th, 2017 by The Beam

https://youtu.be/1IMx4aWgeRk

Article with the above video:
https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/15/every-major-crash-formula-e-season-3/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 15, 2017, 05:31:15 pm
XYT — Simplifying EVs   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

August 13th, 2017 by The Beam

SNIPPET:

The global race to cater to the growing electric car market is intensifying every day. All of the major car manufacturers are now pushing in this direction, and Tesla is constantly making headlines for its relentless advancement and ambitions to popularise electric vehicles. And amongst all of this largesse, there are smaller, more niche manufacturers breaking through and trying to find their own space in the industry.

We recently reported on the new Sion prototype, the first car to make use of external solar panels to give the vehicle extra charging capability for increased range, and now we’re introducing the unique electric vehicles from French manufacturer XYT.

It’s first car is made of just 580 pieces.

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/08/XYT-electric-car.jpg)
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Aside from simplicity, what separates these cars from other cars is their modular and customisable design. Instead of the one-size-fits-all type of offering delivered by other manufacturers, the XYT gives the option of customizing and changing the vehicle based on your needs and desires.

Full article with a video:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/13/xyt-simplifying-evs/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/13/xyt-simplifying-evs/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 16, 2017, 03:13:46 pm
XYT — Simplifying EVs   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

August 13th, 2017 by The Beam

SNIPPET:

The global race to cater to the growing electric car market is intensifying every day. All of the major car manufacturers are now pushing in this direction, and Tesla is constantly making headlines for its relentless advancement and ambitions to popularise electric vehicles. And amongst all of this largesse, there are smaller, more niche manufacturers breaking through and trying to find their own space in the industry.

We recently reported on the new Sion prototype, the first car to make use of external solar panels to give the vehicle extra charging capability for increased range, and now we’re introducing the unique electric vehicles from French manufacturer XYT.

It’s first car is made of just 580 pieces.

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/08/XYT-electric-car.jpg)
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Aside from simplicity, what separates these cars from other cars is their modular and customisable design. Instead of the one-size-fits-all type of offering delivered by other manufacturers, the XYT gives the option of customizing and changing the vehicle based on your needs and desires.

Full article with a video:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/13/xyt-simplifying-evs/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/13/xyt-simplifying-evs/)

I read a Consumer Reports review of the the new Volt last night. All electric, not a hybrid, 200-plus miles on a charge. The only negative is that you need a dedicated 240V charging station, and even then it takes 10 hours to fully charge from a fully discharged condition. There is some kind of rapid charge option. Not sure if that's something you can do at home, doubtful.

But the reviewers loved it, and the price is cheaper than the new Tesla, and performance is comparable, apparently.

My next car, most likely.


Eddie, good for you.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.123rf.com%2F400wm%2F400%2F400%2Fyayayoy%2Fyayayoy1106%2Fyayayoy110600019%2F9735563-smiling-sun-showing-thumb-up.jpg&hash=09b45642ec6d7943d30b5b87548676e3ee7dbe3d)  I wish I could get a fully electric vehicle too. 

That modular French EV looks a little like the "Thing" that VW made a long time ago.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Vw_181_v_sst.jpg)
The Volkswagen Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 was also sold to the public, as the Kurierwagen in West Germany, the Trekker (RHD Type 182) in the United Kingdom, the Thing in the United States (1973–74), the Safari in Mexico and South America, and Pescaccia in Italy. Civilian sales ended after model year 1980.

Of course the Thing wasn't modular so the XYT is a much better, and also electric, GREEN Thing (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fmaniac.gif&hash=9ecf389a7da25db958f3f63461cbb45a4b316c4e) , so to speak.    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F4fvfcja.gif&hash=34a9a570347d39a0a892bc1f376c5e8b88add6b5)

I posted this comment on the XYT EV thread. Everybody says that EV battery pack size (at current maximum energy densities available - which are being improved as we speak) is limited because the increase in battery pack weight reaches a point of diminishing returns for range increase. HOWEVER, most people do not realize that when people are carried in an EV, the protection of the battery pack ALSO increases the WEIGHT due to crash test requirements! So, I posted this comment:

I wonder when a range extender cart that just has a big battery pack in it on an ultralight frame (doesn't carry people so it would NOT need to pass any crash tests, a factor that now limits the size of the battery pack beyond the battery weight issue) will be invented. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haleakalasolar.com%2Fimages%2Findex-infobox2.jpg&hash=c49806321315171df0f26c7f0f47adb61cf632eb)

 It would make sense, simply because most people don't drive more that 25 miles on any given day. The (e.g. 200 added miles) battery cart could be hitched to the vehicle for long trips. This would totally eliminate the "range extender" small internal combustion engine requirement for hybrids.

The battery cart trailer could be charged slowly at the home of a person from solar panels, simply because it would be rarely used.

In addition it would be available to provide emergency power to a home.

An extra battery pack, unlike an extra car engine or portable internal combustion powered generator, enhances the Renewable Energy storage options without increasing the maintenance costs.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-260116191529.png&hash=cbc70d3107f019cfbef88dc573223aefa7732476) 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 19, 2017, 01:54:48 pm
https://youtu.be/EueGY2zjGBw

https://youtu.be/sZ0ypbd8EbM

Article that accompanied the above videos:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/19/consumers-buy-performance-convenience-status-not-environmentalism/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 19, 2017, 07:54:44 pm
For people interested in buying a Leaf three or four years (you can get one for $12,000 or less) old with high mileage, the following is basically the only cost you need to add to the purchase to get as much mileage out of it as a brand new one.

(https://jpwhitenissanleaf.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/batteryquote.jpg)
Source: Leaf Forum: http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?t=22319/

Note: Wipers, tires, and possibly wheel bearing changes (after 125,000 miles) are the only other maintenance issues to consider.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 21, 2017, 11:44:18 pm
SolarStratos: First Solar-Powered Plane To Journey Into Space  :o  ;D

August 21st, 2017 by The Beam

https://youtu.be/Jw1TYssfSCg

Article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/21/solarstratos-first-solar-powered-plane-journey-space/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 21, 2017, 11:51:00 pm
Is this the country's first Chevrolet Bolt EV police car?

John Voelcker

68 Comments Aug 19, 2017

SNIPPET:
   
Using electric cars as police vehicles has some distinct advantages.  ;)

Among them are near-silent operation, maximum acceleration from 0 rpm, and a novelty factor that can lead to friendly, beneficial interactions between officers and citizens.

Now, the small Maryland city of Hyattsville, a suburb of Washington, D.C., has a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car as its newest police vehicle.

Full article with cool pictures:  ;D

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1112212_is-this-the-countrys-first-chevrolet-bolt-ev-police-car






 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 29, 2017, 08:09:15 pm
Agelbert NOTE: Naperville is in the state of Illinois, USA.  As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 141,853, which was estimated to have increased to 147,100 by July 2015. It is the fifth-largest city in Illinois. 8)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naperville,_Illinois

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Naperville Tuk Tuk fleet doubles in size in less than a year

POSTED BY ETUK BLOG ON JUL 18, 2017 2:53:44 PM
 
Just 10 months after hitting the streets, the Naperville Tuk Tuk fleet has grown from two to four vehicles, co-owner Bill Hamik said.

Residents seem to be embracing the electric people-movers, which are now operating under summer hours of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Hamik said. The three-wheeled, six passenger vehicles, piloted by eight drivers, were in high demand during Ribfest, he said.

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"Every day's a little bit new," Hamik said. In November and December, Tuks Tuks transported people for the city's inaugural Christkindlmarkt and generated enough rides beyond that to justify adding a third vehicle in January and a fourth about two weeks ago.

When it comes to anticipating the number of rides Tuk Tuks will give in a day, it varies by day and what's going on in the city, Hamik said.

"It's really based on the number of calls," he said. "You do get kind of in the rhythm of how many should be out, but this (Ribfest) weekend has thrown that off the charts."

Tuk Tuks, while being able to accommodate just six people at a time, have helped with the Ribfest traffic flow, said Erin O'Donnell, spokeswoman for Ribfest.

"They have been phenomenal, and they are a great service for us," O'Donnell said. "It fits a niche, it fits a need. We have people who are waiting for the shuttle buses and people waiting for Ubers or Lyfts, but this allows people to get out of the area and into downtown if they don't want to walk the couple blocks there."

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With the summer hours, drivers — all of whom live in Naperville — work in two shifts, usually from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then 5 to 11 p.m.

"I picked up Mayor Pradel yesterday, he lives across the street from where the Tuk Tuks are housed," Hamik said. "I took him down to Ribfest for the judging, and he gets out and he says, 'Bill, I gotta tell you, now I'm known as the person who lives across from the Tuk Tuk house."

Pradel occasionally stops by the business to make sure the drivers are doing what they're supposed to be doing, Hamik said.

And it's not just the city's beloved Pradel who's embraced the alternative mode of transportation.

Tuk Tuks are also the official vehicle of the city's Centennial Beach. "We rotate a Tuk around there all day long to get people from the beach to get things like ice cream," Hamik said.

Hamik and his business partner Mike Belgio also added 15-seat shuttle vans that can be used for trips involving larger groups. "Uses of those are for shuttles to Cubs and Sox games, concerts and hopefully wedding parties," Hamik said. The vans can be used for three to six hours at a time.

As far as logistics of moving people throughout Naperville's downtown goes, Hamik serves as the dispatcher receiving calls, texts and online reservations while sitting at a desk in his home. He and the drivers use an app that allows them be plugged into a group email or text through which Hamik directs the drivers to pickup locations.

Most Ribfest attendees made reservations in advance, and the city of Naperville has traffic control "down to a science" Hamik said. Both make the people-moving process more efficient.

"This is a first so we didn't know what to expect," he said. "We just thank the people of Naperville for their patience."
 

Article was originally posted by the Chicago Tribune - Naperville Sun on July 5, 2017.
Written by Erin Hegarty. View the original article here.


http://hs.etukusa.com/blog/naperville-tuk-tuk-fleet-doubles-in-size-in-less-than-a-year


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Headquartered in Denver, CO eTuk USA manufactures 100% electric, eco-friendly tuk tuks to suit a variety of customer needs throughout the USA. The company’s electric vehicles are well suited for a variety of applications. eTuk USA licenses the design from their partner, The Tuk Tuk Factory, and is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the eTuk in the United States. Check out the company’s passenger eTuks for shuttle and tour operator applications or its commercial eTuks for vending, delivery, or food truck applications.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 30, 2017, 01:30:21 pm
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Cummins, a name associated with the word "diesel", is making an Electric Truck  ;D

Class 7 All-Electric Truck From Cummins  :o (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca) Revealed

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/30/class-7-short-haul-electric-truck-cummins-revealed/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 31, 2017, 12:10:52 pm
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https://youtu.be/RCXGpEmFbOw

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Published on Mar 11, 2016

When you hear the word "drone," you probably think of something either very useful or very scary. But could they have aesthetic value? Autonomous systems expert Raffaello D'Andrea develops flying machines, and his latest projects are pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight — from a flying wing that can hover and recover from disturbance to an eight-propeller craft that's ambivalent to orientation ... to a swarm of tiny coordinated micro-quadcopters. Prepare to be dazzled by a dreamy, swirling array of flying machines as they dance like fireflies above the TED stage.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 31, 2017, 08:20:02 pm
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Renault Second-Life Batteries Bring EV Charging To Less Connected Highways

August 31st, 2017 by Cynthia Shahan

SNIPPET:

Driving an all-electric vehicle with limited range and no Supercharging, I do sometimes think about options for long-distance travel, off-the-beaten-path travel, and perhaps even off-the-grid travel. The challenges of EV charging on highways along open fields and long, winding mountains is sometimes that there’s no high-power connection to the grid, and creating a connection is very costly.

Well, Belgium and German EV motorists can relax and enjoy more charging options in rural locations thanks to second-life batteries. UK-based Connected Energy and Groupe Renault have installed two quick-charge stations along highways based on E-STOR energy storage technology.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/08/31/renault-second-life-batteries-bring-ev-charging-less-connected-highways/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 02, 2017, 12:26:10 pm
Shanghai auto show roundup: China plugs into electric cars in a big way  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fcomputer3.gif&hash=cd6007945e9cbaabf029ebaef6ad36b8505bc341)

SNIPPET:

A wide array of electric and hybrid vehicles shared the stages of virtually every major automaker, offering a peek at what the future could hold for the automotive industry.

Here is a roundup of all things green that were shown in Shanghai, or at least most of the ones we felt were worth covering.

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http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1110159_shanghai-auto-show-roundup-china-plugs-into-electric-cars-in-a-big-way
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 02, 2017, 05:04:55 pm
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The Smart Vision EQ Fortwo is a self-driving electric matchmaker

Andrew Ganz  Aug 30, 2017

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http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1112412_the-smart-vision-eq-fortwo-is-a-self-driving-electric-matchmaker



Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 03, 2017, 07:39:44 pm
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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/03/end-fossil-fuelled-cars/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 04, 2017, 08:36:14 pm
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How does an Electric Car work ? | Tesla Model S

https://youtu.be/3SAxXUIre28

Learn Engineering


Published on May 30, 2017

Electric cars are making big waves in the automobile world. These noise-free, pollution-free and high-performance vehicles are expected to make their I.C. engine counterparts obsolete by 2025.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)

This video will unveil the hidden technologies behind the Tesla Model S, which recently became the world’s fastest accelerating car.

We will see how electric cars have achieved superior performance by analyzing the technology behind the induction motor, inverter, lithium ion battery power source, regenerative braking and above all, the synchronized vehicle mechanism, in a logical, step-by-step manner.

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Manufacturing Process of Model S in TESLA Factory

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 11, 2017, 01:04:47 pm
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Review

(CleanTechnica Exclusive)

September 9th, 2017 by Kyle Field

All electric range: 124 miles
MPGe: 136 average: 150 city / 122 highway
On-board charging speed: 6.6 kW J1772 – Level 1&2,
Motor power: 118 horsepower | 88 kW
Torque: 218 lb-ft
Battery capacity: 28 kWh
Battery type: Lithium-ion polymer battery
Base price: $29,500 USD

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/09/hyundai_ioniq_electric_vehicle_review/



Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 13, 2017, 12:32:21 pm
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“World’s Largest Charging Station” To Open In 2018 In Germany

September 13th, 2017 by James Ayre

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/13/company-planning-worlds-largest-ev-fast-charging-station-along-a8-germany/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 13, 2017, 05:53:02 pm
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Quote
"The transformation in our industry is unstoppable. And we will lead that transformation.” -- Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller on the automaker’s plans to build electric versions of all 300 models in its 12 brands (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) (Bloomberg)

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-11/vw-ceo-vows-to-offer-electric-version-of-all-300-models-by-2030
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 13, 2017, 06:11:39 pm
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September 13, 2017

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The world’s second-largest economy had pledged to cap its carbon emissions by 2030, and its looming ban on gas and diesel vehicles will prompt automakers around the world to boost their lineups of electric vehicles. China may implement the ban later than 2040, leaving lots of time for automakers to prepare. (Bloomberg)

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-10/china-s-fossil-fuel-deadline-shifts-focus-to-electric-car-race-j7fktx9z

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 14, 2017, 06:21:58 pm
2017 Leaf EV Versus 2017 Focus EV

https://youtu.be/f0vUvz7DCCI
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 14, 2017, 06:34:47 pm
2017 IonIQ EV Versus 2017 Focus EV
https://youtu.be/EQ07of915rM
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 14, 2017, 06:40:25 pm
2018 Nissan LEAF Factory Assembly Plant

https://youtu.be/6CGMGDK9_SY

Published on Sep 5, 2017

2018 LEAF EV features all-new design and improved driving range1

Starting price2 announced at $29,990 – $690 below current 2017 LEAF starting MSRP

New aerodynamic exterior design follows Nissan's signature design language; roomy "cool tech" interior offers advanced telematics systems

Advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology includes ProPILOT™ Assist, e-Pedal and Safety Shield technologies

U.S. on-sale date set for early 2018, available at launch in all 50 states
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 14, 2017, 06:52:49 pm
In Depth - 2018 Nissan Leaf
https://youtu.be/iThwEfIBwIE

Published on Sep 11, 2017

Welcome back for another episode of In Depth! In this episode, we talk about the new 2018 Nissan Leaf! Please remember to like, and subscribe if you haven't already. Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon - every dollar helps us to put on better shows. Thanks for watching! Now You Know.

Today's Story links:
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https://electrek.co/2017/09/06/nissan...
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 15, 2017, 02:32:06 pm
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Irma Reflections — Charging My Nissan LEAF After Mother Nature Aimed & Hit Two Trump States

September 15th, 2017 by Cynthia Shahan

SNIPPET:

I’ll stick to the subject of electric vehicles. It’s not good to mention climate change unless the Trump supporter is tired out from boarding the house with storm shutters (and wondering if they will have a roof soon). Warm waters = larger storms, hurricanes, monsoons. This costs lives, homes, and billions if not trillions of dollars of economic damage. Being “pro life” and “pro fossil fuels” doesn’t make sense it’s an emotional oxymoron.  
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The day before Irma — plenty of chargers available.
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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/15/irma-reflections-charging-nissan-leaf-mother-nature-aimed-hit-two-trump-states/

RamboSTiTCH • 9 hours ago
I enjoyed the writing style, very artistic feel, made it sound more personal... like a diary.



cynthia Irene RamboSTiTCH • 8 hours ago
Thank you. We all enjoy different approaches. I do just ramble on a bit much..

agelbert cynthia Irene • 7 hours ago
Great Article!

I'm looking at a Leaf lease or purchase and am studying the ownwer's manual. It seems that the ideal battery state is between 30% and 80% in order to make it last as long as possible. Also, that slow charging is better for the longevity than fast charging. I am retired, so I will never even need a level two type of charging, never mind a fast charge level 3.

My question for you is, do you start the air conditioner a few minutes before getting into the car (while the power cable is still connected to the house so as not to use battery power)?

Can you do that without a cell phone from an internet connected PC? I don't have a cell phone.

I live in Vermont so I would consider doing this in winter for heating (also for battery heating when the temp goes below -1F as the manual states) and every now and then in summer.

Also, can you make the charger stop at 80% or are you just limited to a certain amount of time? Since I rarely drive more than 8 or ten miles in any given day (several days can go by without any driving), I want the car kept between 30% and 80% battery state most of the time.

I appreciate your advice.

Omega Centauri  agelbert • in 11 minutes
I keep my wife's Leaf in that range. A little bit of mental arithmetic and I have the desired charging time. For level 2, I figure and 1.7KWhours for ten percent, which is about 16minutes.

agelbert  Omega Centauri
• in an hour
Thank you!
 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 15, 2017, 09:08:10 pm
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 Sean Szymkowski

Sep 15, 2017

SNIPPET:

The deals, incentives, and rebates currently available on the 2017 Nissan Leaf are generous and well documented.

A handful of utility companies across the United States have offered generous discounts, likely backed by Nissan itself, to move the current-generation Leaf from dealerships to driveways.

All of this has occurred as the 2018 Nissan Leaf prepares to launch early next year in North America.

https://youtu.be/nq09vSqDFuo

Full article:

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1112686_why-one-guy-bought-a-2017-nissan-leaf-electric-car-it-was-a-great-deal

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 23, 2017, 05:05:41 pm
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Nissan Leaf Electric Motor and Battery Location


Taking apart a Nissan LEAF battery pack, part 1

18,333 views

BenjaminNelson Published on Mar 22, 2015

I start taking apart the Nissan LEAF battery pack, removing the cover and beginning to disassemble the blocks of cell modules

https://youtu.be/h0dDHJKzX78


Taking apart a Nissan LEAF battery pack, part 2

BenjaminNelson Published on Mar 22, 2015

http://300mpg.org/2015/03/18/removing...

I get into the guts of the Nissan LEAF battery pack and disassemble and remove all the cell modules.

https://youtu.be/-z4o8y2RR2A
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 24, 2017, 05:22:13 pm
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September 24th, 2017 by Cynthia Shahan

SNIPPET 1:

Move over, tiny house, and take notes. German-based motorhome manufacturer Dethleffs recent e.home, an electric motorhome concept, is solar-paneled, clean battery-powered, comfortable, and bright. How about that for a sustainably sensible option for the camping family or the retired couple with wanderlust and a conscience. It’s a beauty. The e.home is covered in 334 square feet of solar panels and has an estimated range of about 103 miles when fully equipped.

Until this choice, motorhome camping travelers were limited to tents or dependant on fossil fuels in choosing a motorhome. Well, this is still just a concept, but Dethleffs is looking to change that.


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SNIPPET 2:

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“The Dethleffs e.home also maximizes efficiency by using phase-change materials to absorb heat and release it throughout the day as ambient temperatures fluctuate. Infrared panels throughout the inside of the vehicle also provide a comfortable, warm atmosphere.”

So, take your time and travel the greener way. It is doable and offers lots of walking or hiking while you charge — or leisurely artist pursuits inside. Catch up on all the books you want to read. “The battery pack lasts for approximately 1,500 charges — about 250,000 kilometers (155,000 miles (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c) ) — before needing replacement. The e-home supports both level 2 and DC fast-charging, and the solar panels provide 3 kilowatts of supplementary battery-charging electricity.”

Every vehicle on the road needs to be electric or hybrid electric (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9) to lessen air pollution (pollution which causes deaths (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/03/07/1-7-million-children-die-every-year-unhealthy-environments-reports/) , illnesses, etc.) And there are more reasons to protect our planet’s environment, as well. Large vehicles such as motorhomes, semi trucks (http://gas2.org/2017/09/14/unreal-tesla-semi-set-october-26-unveiling/), yachts (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/06/21/solar-powered-electric-yacht-soel-soelcat-12-unveiling-days/), electric buses (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/19/volvos-largest-electric-bus-order-25-volvo-electric-buses-ordered-trondheim-norway/), tugboats (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/21/wartsila-launching-new-portfolio-hybrid-tug-boat-designs/), and trains (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/02/26/7000-solar-train-stations-self-driving-car-evolution-100-wind-electricity-denmark-tesla-model-3-updates-top-cleantechnica-stories-week/) need to move over to clean electricity as much as (or more than) other vehicles, to help the planet breathe (https://cleantechnica.com/2016/03/28/much-exposed-diesel-pollution-inhaled-pahs-directly-damage-dna-cells-lungs/).



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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/24/electric-motorhome-powered-solar-panels-battery-pack/

Agelbert NOTE: Check out all the links when you have the time. There is a wealth of information there about the practical feasability of totally eliminating the use of fossil fuels for internal combustion engine powered transportation. We will still need lubricants, but since they are not burned, we can use them sustainably in our macines. That may be the only viable future function of oil refinery production IF our future is one where human civilization survives.

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"The fossil fuel industry swallows up $5.3 trillion a year worldwide in hidden costs to keep burning fossil fuels, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
 
This money, the IMF noted, is in addition to the $492 billion in direct subsidies offered by governments around the world through write-offs and write-downs and land-use loopholes.

In a sane world these subsidies would be invested to free us from the deadly effects of carbon emissions caused by fossil fuels, but we do not live in a sane world. "  -- Chris Hedges

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"The damage suffered by Houston, Tampa and Miami is not an anomaly. It is the beginning of the end. Ask not for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee. (https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-great-flood/)" - Chris Hedges

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 27, 2017, 05:32:13 pm
Top Mining Firm: 2017 Is “Tipping Point” For EVs (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-040817183318.gif&hash=85dbde0ecc986da6385d09f4df76d45028b7062d)

September 27th, 2017 by James Ayre

SNIPPET:

An exec of one the top mining firms in the world, BHP, was quoted on Tuesday as saying that 2017 represented the “tipping point” for electric vehicle adoption.

That exec — chief commercial officer Arnoud Balhuizen — argued that the first impacts of the expected mainstream embrace of electric vehicles would be observed in the metals market, with impacts to the oil market only being observed much later.

Notably, Balhuizen identified copper as the metal that would be most/first impacted — as most of the world’s copper mines are faltering in output and there have been no large discoveries in over two decades now. As a result, the BHP exec argued that supply will struggle to keep up with demand.

“In September 2016 we published a blog and we set the question — could 2017 be the year of the electric vehicle revolution?” commented Balhuizen. “The answer is yes … 2017 is the revolution year we have been speaking about. And copper is the metal of the future.” (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

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Though, he also noted: “The reality is a mid-sized electric vehicle still needs subsidies to compete … so a lot will depend on batteries, on policy, on infrastructure.

Reuters provides more: (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fmaniac.gif&hash=9ecf389a7da25db958f3f63461cbb45a4b316c4e)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Freading.gif&hash=63e3e644b39258d4c4eedbcdaf322315b1856723)

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/27/top-mining-firm-2017-tipping-point-evs/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 28, 2017, 02:39:02 pm
California Considering Internal Combustion Engine  Ban  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fearthhug.gif&hash=3abcf70466f34337f2d702ebd9e02c650d5c4c20)

September 27th, 2017 by Steve Hanley

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/27/california-considering-internal-combustion-engine-ban/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 30, 2017, 09:26:39 pm
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Nissan LEAF AT-EV, The 1st Electric Car To Finish The Grueling 8,000-Mile Route Mongol Rally

September 30th, 2017 by Cynthia Shahan

https://youtu.be/bbv8mgP8Z-w

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/30/nissan-leaf-ev-first-electric-vehicle-finish-grueling-8000-mile-route-mongol-rally/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 02, 2017, 01:48:51 pm
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Electric Vehicles Report: Part 1 — Electric Vehicles Are Going Mainstream

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October 2nd, 2017 by John Farrell

The following is an excerpt of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s Choosing the Electric Avenue: Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Community Benefits of Electric Vehicles report. We’ll be republishing the full report in order to bring more attention to the changing landscape of electric vehicles.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)



https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/02/electric-vehicles-report-part-1-electric-vehicles-going-mainstream/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 02, 2017, 02:48:48 pm
India’s Government To Purchase 10,000 EVs From Tata Motors  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)

September 30th, 2017 by James Ayre

SNIPPET:

The government of India has agreed to purchase 10,000 new electric vehicles from India’s Tata Motors as part of a bid to replace the diesel- and petrol/gas-powered cars currently used by government agencies there, a public statement has revealed.

This purchase agreement will play out over the next 3 to 4 years, according to the government statement.

It should be remembered here that India’s government is massive. As it stands, there are more than 500,000 vehicles in use by various government agencies in the country. So, while the purchase of 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) is certainly nice, there’s still quite a lot more to be done. If the country’s substantial and growing air pollution problems are going to be dealt with, the government should be coming out with much bigger announcements soon.

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Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/30/indias-government-purchase-10000-evs-tata-motors/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 02, 2017, 05:06:39 pm
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Renault Zoe Review — Road Trip Madeira 2017

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October 2nd, 2017 by Jose Pontes

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/02/renault-zoe-r400-review-road-trip-madeira-2017/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 03, 2017, 08:19:25 pm
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There will be a mix of long-range battery EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

JONATHAN M. GITLIN - 10/2/2017, 12:17 PM

DETROIT—General Motors is the latest car company to unveil plans for an emissions-free future. On Monday morning, the US' largest automaker announced that the next 18 months will see two new electric vehicles join the Bolt EV in showrooms, and 18 more are due by 2023. "GM believes in an all-electric future and a world free of automotive emissions," said Mark Reuss, GM's executive VP for product development, purchasing, and supply chain. "When the Bolt EV was announced at CES it was described as a platform, and this is the next step."

The announcement took place at GM's Design Dome, site of many a new product reveal. As you'll see from the photo above, there were a number of cars hidden by dust sheets. We were given a sneak peek at three of these—a conventional-looking midsize crossover and two more futuristic vehicles, including something that looked like a driverless pod—but sadly photography was not allowed, and no one took the wraps off what looked like either a Corvette or Camaro variant.

As has been the case with other electrification roadmaps, concrete details were thin on the ground at GM's Warren Technical Center this morning. We do know a few specifics, however. For example, unlike other automakers, GM isn't counting plug-in hybrids like the Volt or 48v "mild hybrids" among that number. But we don't know how those EVs will split across GM's various brands or whether some will only be for specific regions.

"We know we need more EVs to stimulate greater acceptance of electric mobility," said Executive Chief Engineer of Autonomous & Electrified Vehicles and New Technology Pam Fletcher. But the company knows that just having electric cars isn't enough; you need somewhere to charge them. "We're not a believer in walling off charger infrastructure," she said, a subtle dig at EV rival Tesla and its proprietary Supercharger network. "There are currently 1,100 SAE DC Fast charging locations in the US, a 42-percent increase in the last 12 months."

GM says it's committed to rolling out more using data gathered from its Maven car-sharing network to help decide locations, but the company would not go into more details this morning.

Hydrogen is happening?

Many of these cars will be built on an evolution of the Bolt's architecture using a second-generation battery pack. But they won't just be battery EVs—GM's electric future will involve hydrogen fuel cells. "We need to meet customer needs, whether that's the school run, a fun summer drive, or towing 1,000s of lbs. It can't be a one-size-fits-all approach," Reuss said.

GM and Honda have been collaborating on hydrogen fuel cell technology since 2013, and more recently the US Army has been testing a hydrogen-powered Chevrolet Colorado truck. "Now we're taking the technology to launch," said Charlie Freese, GM's executive director of fuel cell business, citing commercial and military applications as the initial goal. The fuel cells will be built at its Brownstown plant, which also makes the batteries in the Bolt and Volt.

While in Detroit today, we were also shown a fuel cell EV concept called the SURUS (Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure). It's a driverless vehicle based on a heavy-duty truck with roughly the same length and width as a shipping container, but again we can't show you what it looks like yet. Notably, Freese did say that GM wants to bring fuel cells to market—including a retail version—within the next five years.

JONATHAN M. GITLIN
Jonathan is the automotive editor at Ars Technica, covering all things car-related. Jonathan lives and works in Washington, D.C.


https://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/10/general-motors-plans-for-an-all-electric-future-20-new-evs-coming-by-2023/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 03, 2017, 08:22:54 pm
Ford creates team to ramp up electric vehicle development

OCTOBER 2, 2017 / 11:37 AM /

Paul Lienert

SNIPPET:

(Reuters) - Ford Motor Co has formed a team to accelerate global development of electric vehicles, whose mission will be to “think big” and “make quicker decisions,” an executive of the company said on Monday.

Read more:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ford-motor-electricvehicles/ford-creates-team-to-ramp-up-electric-vehicle-development-idUSKCN1C7224


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 04, 2017, 07:10:00 pm
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Used electric vehicles now sell 27% faster than their gasoline-powered counterparts, (https://qz.com/1090343/most-of-the-fastest-selling-used-vehicles-in-the-us-are-now-ev/?mc_cid=682ab2f687&mc_eid=b46a42f5c0) making them the fastest selling used cars in the US. (CNBC, Reuters)
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 04, 2017, 09:28:12 pm
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Used electric vehicles now sell 27% faster than their gasoline-powered counterparts, (https://qz.com/1090343/most-of-the-fastest-selling-used-vehicles-in-the-us-are-now-ev/?mc_cid=682ab2f687&mc_eid=b46a42f5c0) making them the fastest selling used cars in the US. (CNBC, Reuters)
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Do you have any idea how much the cost of battery replacement costs ? I'm asking here ....

I've seen used fleet cars websites where you can pick up a Prius '12 & '13 model years for between 12 & 15k.
I haven't seen any leafs for sale there as of yet.

Companies like Coke, Budweiser or utility company cars are usually a good deal. Under 100k miles & gently driven.


I've been checking around and they sell them in junk yards from wrecked Leafs and even E-Bay is getting in on the act. Here's a video of a guy that bought a leaf battery pack in a junk yard and took it apart to use some of cells in his E-Scooter (and sell the rest  ;D). It seems you can buy the cells and build your own battery pack. I saw them for sale at a web site (see below after the video).

AZ, here's a warnng note, however. Arizona is a bit of a problem for Leafs because it gets so hot down there. People need to be very careful to NOT allow the charge to go below 30% OR ABOVE 80% or the battery pack can degrade up to 40% by the time you are at the 30,000 miles mark.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183312.bmp&hash=02dafef2fe739676600fdc9bd56271f0f5ab3723) That said, if the battery pack is taken care of properly, you can easily get only 20% degradation at the 100,000 mile mark.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F8.gif&hash=c1d98e606d7f558df4040f88e7997b3e11e9448c)

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Nissan Leaf Electric Motor and Battery Location


Taking apart a Nissan LEAF battery pack, part 1

18,333 views

BenjaminNelson Published on Mar 22, 2015

I start taking apart the Nissan LEAF battery pack, removing the cover and beginning to disassemble the blocks of cell modules

https://youtu.be/h0dDHJKzX78


Taking apart a Nissan LEAF battery pack, part 2

BenjaminNelson Published on Mar 22, 2015

http://300mpg.org/2015/03/18/removing... (http://300mpg.org/2015/03/18/removing...)

I get into the guts of the Nissan LEAF battery pack and disassemble and remove all the cell modules.

https://youtu.be/-z4o8y2RR2A

Agelbert NOTE: This outfit sells DIY battery cells and packs. They make it clear that you have to know what you are doing. Not only are the rather high voltages you are playing around with not for the feint of heart, but you have to make absolutely sure you "marry" the battery pack to an adequate BMS (battery management system). The BMS is what is going to keep your battery pack happy and provide you with the most range.  8)
Happy hunting!

EV Battery Center (http://evbatterycenter.com/HAC4/index.php?option=com_hikashop&view=category&layout=listing&Itemid=605)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 05, 2017, 12:59:09 pm
Nissan LEAF Replacement Battery Cost = $5,499

October 4th, 2017 by Steve Hanley

This story about the cost of replacement battery for a Nissan LEAF was first published by Gas2.

When modern electric cars first appeared on the scene circa 2010, lots of people asked, “How much does it cost to replace the battery?” Nissan has given a definitive answer to that question, but not many people are aware of this. If you own a 2011 to 2015 Nissan LEAF, replacing the battery will cost you exactly $5,499, plus installation, which the company estimates will take about 3 hours. Owners of 2011 and 2012 cars must also add $225 for a special adapter kit to retrofit the new battery to their cars.

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Nissan Leaf Electric Motor and Battery Location

Hey, that’s not too bad, is it? After all, take your Belchfire 5000 to your local dealer and ask them how much it will cost to replace the internal combustion engine if it throws a rod and pukes oil all over itself. You would be lucky to get a new engine for a paltry $5,500. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F301.gif&hash=0291ed4abf2d80e420d1aa00d4eb3c5dd6bbfb53)

There are a couple of stipulations you should be aware of. First, you must own the car that is having the battery replaced. Second, if you have a loan outstanding on the car, you will need to get the lender’s approval for the swap. Third, the original battery goes back to Nissan for recycling or use in a grid storage system. You can’t keep it and use it as a coffee table in your living room. Nissan assigns the old battery a value of $1,000.

You can finance the purchase of the new battery through Nissan if you wish. The company says to figure on a monthly payment of around $100. Once the new battery is paid for, you own it. It is not a lease or a rental arrangement. The replacement battery will have the benefit of all the latest improvements, including cooling upgrades. The new battery is what Nissan calls its “lizard battery,” meaning it is not as susceptible to early degradation if used in a hot climate.

The warranty on the new battery is the same as it is in a brand new LEAF — 8 years/100,000 miles against defects and 5 years/60,000 miles against capacity loss. “These replacement batteries are the same battery found in 2015 LEAF vehicles, which are also on sale now at Nissan dealers. As a replacement, this battery is expected to provide similar range and charging characteristics as the battery offered since the launch of the LEAF in 2010,” Nissan says.

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/04/nissan-leaf-replacement-battery-will-cost-5499/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 06, 2017, 09:42:47 pm
This stunning statement from General Motors will keep Big Oil   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fwww_MyEmoticons_com__smokelots.gif&hash=094f88de6782c1cd03ed5321b387792046eb3cdd) up at night GM, Ford, and China strongly embrace electric cars, signaling trouble for Big Oil. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clker.com%2Fcliparts%2Fc%2F8%2Ff%2F8%2F11949865511933397169thumbs_up_nathan_eady_01.svg.hi.png&hash=599691109af22b33f1d59dd61eb97448a9427020)

JOE ROMM

OCT 5, 2017, 8:00 AM

SNIPPET:

“General Motors believes in an all-electric future ,” Mark Reuss, GM’s head of global product development, announced in a corporate press release Monday.

Read more:

https://thinkprogress.org/gm-future-is-all-electric-f23130e8f9a1/

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 10, 2017, 02:31:56 pm
Electric cars win on energy efficiency vs hydrogen, gasoline, diesel: analysis  ;D

Oct 10, 2017

If you want to drive the absolute cleanest car possible – and if you’re reading this site, we’re willing to wager that you do – then you need to calculate the total well-to-wheels energy use of the car and everything you put into its tank or battery.

When it comes to comparing types of vehicles – hydrogen, standard gasoline and diesel, or battery electric – then a full accounting of the averages reveals that electric cars are the total efficiency winners.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fmuscular.gif&hash=1ebeafc0e4589b9d38ab66d37aa940d757e830e9)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)



At least, they are in a new study from the UK-based Transport & Environment.

The results are not even close.

Starting with all renewable energy for either charging or to process the gasoline or hydrogen, all-electric vehicles managing an overall efficiency rating of 73 percent, compared to 22 percent for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and just 13 percent for standard fossil fuel vehicles using gasoline made with the Fischer Tropsch process.

Of course, there are many details that need to be picked apart here.

For example, T&E says that fossil fuel vehicles lose 70 percent of the energy in their sloshing tanks because of inefficient engines.

That may be a good average, but Toyota made a big point of saying that its latest Prius has a 40 percent thermal efficiency, which means 60 percent energy loss, not 70 percent.

Also, the efficiency rate at which an EV charges also plays a big role in the well-to-wheels efficiency.

Lastly, given T&E’s location, we assume it is basing the numbers in the study on the European electric grid and European MPG figures. Oddly, we can’t find the original T&E report to confirm this guess, but if you do, please let is know in the comments.

DON'T MISS: Two words the Trump Administration can't say: climate change

UK's Transport & Environment says that electric cars are the most efficient.

Of course, any study like this is not necessarily applicable to your personal situation.

As we discussed when we looked at similar comparisons of EVs and hybrids in the U.S., there are a lot of regional differences – to say nothing of the variations in your specific vehicle.

Given all those minor and major variables, in some rare cases (i.e., for three percent of U.S. drivers), driving an electric vehicle is not the most efficient option.

Even so, when you look at the averages, you’re most likely going to be better off plugging in  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) than gassing up.    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fgen152.gif&hash=d5b10968fe56c4cb95fae17cee3cb420a5f4e2da) If anyone says otherwise, ask them (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_6869.gif&hash=f94938471d343a09155d1f60eefacdb2ceab2457) to show you the math. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fcowboypistol.gif&hash=2dc97f743dffca22404e6e4e0822765e60b33f38)

— Sebastian Blanco

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1113175_electric-cars-win-on-energy-efficiency-vs-hydrogen-gasoline-diesel-analysis

Agelbert NOTE: Fossil Fuel Industry reaction to the above study:

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Agelbert reaction to the above study:

The issue stopped being "energy efficiency" around 1970. That is around the time that human civilization GUARANTEED MORE than 1.5 degrees centigrade of baked in Global Warming. IOW, AFTER THAT, we entered the existential threat territory.

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This is a war for survival. No country, when they are in a WAR FOR SURVIVAL, says they must surrender to the enemy because the machines they need to build to SURVIVE are not efficient enough. Business as usual is a stupid, irrational and totally unnecessary surrender to the Climate Change enemy of the biosphere in general, and our species in particular.

Most fossil fuelers and/or doomers have made up all sorts of magical thinking fairy tales about "supply and demand", collapse from "peak this, that and the other" which will "make the environment hunky jake again" and other amazing bits of pretzel logic. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183337.bmp&hash=fd5a6df63c32bd65dda7b6d93e788647ca3829df)

They are off their rockers. We transition out of polluting fuels or we will perish, PERIOD.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fdesertsmile.gif&hash=293fbde1c87dec2d81c5907e3fbac7d8e5bba7a9)

These videos briefly (VERY briefly) explain what fossil fuelers  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F126fs2277341.gif&hash=1a8375f11d76a653bcb48e30eaa7b652175f029d) and many doomers    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fgen152.gif&hash=d5b10968fe56c4cb95fae17cee3cb420a5f4e2da) are in brain dead denial of in regard to the irrefutable facts about WHAT CAUSES Climate Change and the consequent degradation of our biosphere:

How do Greehouse Gases REALLY work?
https://youtu.be/sTvqIijqvTg

A demonstration of carbon dioxide absorption of infrared radiation by Iain Stewart, Professor of Geoscience Communication at the University of Plymouth:
https://youtu.be/kGaV3PiobYk

The animation from Rasmus Benestad‘s article about his new paper at RealClimate: (http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2016/02/what-is-the-best-description-of-the-greenhouse-effect/)

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Agelbert NOTE: In the next video, Physics Professor Ray Pierrehumbert explains WHY the atmospheric expansion portrayed above (Adiabatic Lapse Rate - i.e. temperature decrease per kilometer of elevation is radically altered causing the surface average temperature to radically rise) in the gif is so great with a tiny amount in parts per million of Greenhouse gases.

An explanation of the greenhouse effect by  Ray Pierrehumbert, current Halley Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford, in both text:“Infrared radiation and planetary temperature”and video:


https://youtu.be/slPMD5i5Phg

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http://greatwhitecon.info/resources/greenhouse-effect-explanations/

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The San Francsico area TODAY (October 10, 2017) is even HIGHER than the above at 502 PPM CO2!
https://earth.nullschool.net/#current/chem/surface/level/overlay=co2sc/orthographic=-115.52,37.59,1092/loc=-122.660,38.427

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The Fossil Fuelers DID THE Clean Energy  Inventions suppressing, Climate Trashing, human health depleting CRIME,   but since they have ALWAYS BEEN liars and conscience free crooks, they are trying to AVOID   DOING THE TIME or     PAYING THE FINE!     Don't let them get away with it! Pass it on!    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F176.gif&hash=121533221905789c6b8d57a9603883266d349266)

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 14, 2017, 02:56:36 pm
Can Intelligent Charging Infrastructure Handle Millions of EVs?  ???

Full article:
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Intelligent EV Charging Startups Shouldn’t Copy The Gas & Utility Business Model (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)October 14th, 2017 by Nicolas Zart  (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/14/intelligent-charging-infrastructure-shouldnt-copy-gas-utility-business-model/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 15, 2017, 06:33:46 pm
Gogoro Completes $300 Million Series C Investment Round

September 25th, 2017 by James Ayre

The energy and urban transit focused firm Gogoro has successfully completed a $300 million Series C investment round — which saw involvement of Temasek, Generation Investment Management, Sumitomo Corporation, and ENGIE.

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For those unfamiliar with those names, Temasek is an investment outfit based out of Singapore; ENGIE is a France-based energy giant; Sumitomo Corporation is a Japan-based business group that was founded all the way back in 1615 by a bookstore-owning Buddhist priest; and Generation Investment Management is a London-based investment management group founded by Al Gore and David Blood.

This group joins Gogoro’s existing investors, which include Panasonic, Samuel Yin, and others.

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As far as those unfamiliar with the name Gogoro itself, its innovative battery swapping network has been deployed in concert with its Smartscooter EV product in Taiwan. Gogoro launched its Smartscooter EV and “Energy Network” in Taipei in 2015 and then across Taiwan. It also grew in Europe (Berlin and Paris) through the Coup e-scooter sharing program.

To date, there have been over 34,000 Gogoro Smartscooter EVs sold worldwide, and more than 400 GoStation battery swapping stations installed. Here are a few more facts:

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Nearly 100 million kilometers ridden by customers

17,000 batteries swapped per day (6 million total batteries swapped)

4,135,000 liters of gasoline saved plus 8 million kilograms less CO2 emitted

The CEO of Gogoro, Horace Luke, commented on the news: “One of the greatest challenges of our time is transitioning our cities to a smarter and more sustainable energy and transportation infrastructure. Gogoro provides a new approach for cities to embrace sustainable energy through a smart connected infrastructure and battery swapping system that has demonstrated success across Taiwan and Berlin. New investments from leaders like Temasek and Generation combined with investments from visionary corporations like ENGIE and Sumitomo Corporation are a strong validation of Gogoro’s business and market success.”

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/25/gogoro-completes-300-million-series-c-investment-round/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 16, 2017, 04:41:20 pm
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Cold-Pressed Juices To Go: Viva Raw's Electric Tuk Tuk Hits the Road

 POSTED BY ETUK BLOG ON OCT 10, 2017 2:57:16 PM

iva Raw is expanding its reach by taking its cold-pressed juices on the road. The company has invested in an electric tuk-tuk — a three-wheeled vehicle used as a taxi in countries such as Thailand — to transport its offerings around town.

It is the only one of its kind in the Carolinas, says Scott Harris, owner. “It gives us a lot more flexibility,” he says.


Viva Raw got its start in October 2011. It currently operates a permanent location at the 7th St. Public Market in uptown Charlotte.

Viva Raw offers a variety of fresh, cold-pressed juices featuring primary ingredients from beets, carrots and citrus.

There’s also options such as the Green Harvest, with cucumber, apple, kale, collard greens, celery, lemon and parsley, or the Almond Bliss, with almond milk, bananas, almond butter, dates, cinnamon and cacao.

Raw foods including granolas and cashew-based cheeses are available as well.

The addition of the tuk-tuk makes it possible to expand its reach, with stops across Charlotte throughout the week. That includes time at The Green in uptown, Skyhouse and Pure Pizza, among others, Harris says.

He says the tuk-tuk has helped increase sales by roughly 15% in its first few months of operation; he’s already considering adding a second one.

It cost roughly half what it would have taken to invest into a second storefront, Harris adds. He declined to share specifics.

DOWNLOAD OUR FREE EBOOK ON WHY A FOOD ETUK IS BETTER THAN A FOOD TRUCK

“We sell directly to the consumer. That means we have to get pretty creative,” he says.

For Harris, Viva Raw has provided an opportunity to carve out his own business niche in the Queen City.

He started in banking and finance, but found juicing a number of years ago at a friend’s suggestion. The results led him to explore bringing it to Charlotte.

More and more people are making changes to their diet and lifestyle, with juicing becoming more common. Some customers used the products to get an extra serving of fruits and veggies in concentrated form, while others use the products for juice cleanses.

“Little by little, it’s caught on,” he says.

Article was originally posted by Jennifer Thomas  –  Staff Writer, Charlotte Business Journal a year ago.

http://hs.etukusa.com/blog/cold-pressed-juice-viva-raw-tuk
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 16, 2017, 04:54:33 pm
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TU/e Team Wins World Solar Challenge “Cruiser Class” Solar Car Race For 3rd Time

October 16th, 2017 by James Ayre

SNIPPET:

The “Cruiser Class” is the division for solar cars that could be practical in the real world — owing to seating capacity, range, etc.

Very impressively, the Eindhoven team’s solar car transported 5 people (for much of the trip) around 3,022 kilometers (1,878 miles) while only using 48 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. The trip was completed by the team with an average of 3.4 persons per kilometer traveled.

full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/16/eindhoven-university-technology-team-wins-world-solar-challenge-cruiser-class-solar-car-race-3rd-time/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 21, 2017, 11:37:03 pm
Motiv Power Systems Deploying 2 All-Electric Garbage Trucks In Los Angeles

October 21st, 2017 by James Ayre

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SNIPPET:

As part of an ongoing demonstration project being funded by the California Energy Commission, Motiv Power Systems will be deploying a further 2 all-electric, zero-emissions garbage trucks in the City of Los Angeles.



This news follows the earlier deployment of California’s first all-electric refuse/garbage vehicle (ERV) in Sacramento.

The trucks headed to Los Angeles will reportedly possess a payload capacity of 9 tons and 1,000 pounds per cubic yard of compaction, and will be outfitted with battery packs of up to 212 kilowatt-hours (kWh)  :o  ;D in size, enough to last through the work day.

Considering the great potential for all-electric garbage trucks when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution reductions — their start-stop operations and heavy weights make them ideal vehicles for regenerative braking — the news is notable. There are perhaps no other operations out there where electric vehicles stand to do so much good as with regard to garbage trucks. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/21/motiv-power-systems-deploying-2-electric-garbage-trucks-los-angeles/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 23, 2017, 07:04:18 pm
New & Improved: The 2018 eTuk Limo (and you didn’t think it could get better!)

 POSTED BY ETUK BLOG ON OCT 20, 2017 4:06:59 PM

ETuk USA is excited to announce its updated and upgraded 2018 eTuk Limo Model. We’re continuing our mission to raise the transportation bar by going above and beyond for our customers to create an outrageously fun and unique vehicle experience.  The 2018 eTuk Limo is the perfect shuttle and tour experience with room for a driver and 6 passengers. Unlike those other modes of transportation, the eTuk Limo allows passengers to face each other; creating an in-vehicle experience that is unmatched anywhere!

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Here is a snapshot of what’s new:

1. Roomier Than Ever! - With new seats and a higher roof, the new eTuk Limo offers passengers the most comfortable experience in its class.

2. Step Right In! – Our new step system makes it easier than ever to get in and out. Crawl in, crawl out whether with children, bags, drinks and more!

3. Now With Doors! – This means both easier access and better safety, plus it allows passengers to choose the safest route of entry/exit.

4. Ride In Style! – The upgraded suspension will ensure your eTuk adventure will be the smoothest ride yet!

Ready to drive the latest model? Contact us for a quote & get FREE DOORS!* A $995 value

*Hurry! This offer is only good through the end of the year.

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*Middle seat can face backwards or forwards.

The Benefits of Owning an eTuk:

We don’t believe in gasoline – we never had and never will. That's why all our eTuks are (and always have been) 100% electric. But the benefits don’t stop there. Check out a few others…

Freedom: With an eTuk, you’re 100% autonomous. It’s agile, easy to drive and parking is a cinch.

Scale: Start with a big bang, or build your empire one eTuk at a time. It’s up to you!

Go the Distance: Our 12-battery system gets you further than the competition. Figuratively and literally. (up to 70 miles on a charge)

Low maintenance: The motor has less moving parts. Is it that simple? Yes, it is.

Low operational costs: Gasoline is expensive and dirty. Electricity is cheap and clean. As low as $1.62 for a full charge.

High revenue: The eTuk Limo can handle up to six passengers per ride. Compared to 5 passenger competitors, let your eTuk be the only third wheel. 3 couples? Not a problem. Passengers sitting with the driver? No way.

US DOT Compliant: You can immediately drive your eTuk on surface streets across the US.

Transportation as an Experience

Your passengers instantly connect to their surroundings, absorbing the vibe and the sound of the streets (but not the engine, that’s completely silent). The experience begins in the eTuk with all 6 passengers facing each other in the cabin, but the party begins when you jump in, and continues for the duration of your eTuk experience. With the 2018 eTuk Limo, the shuttle experience is even better. Interested in getting on the list? Contact us today and request a quote!

About eTuk USA, LLC

Headquartered in Denver, CO eTuk USA manufactures 100% electric, eco-friendly tuk tuks to suit a variety of customer needs throughout the USA. The company’s electric vehicles are well suited for a variety of applications. eTuk USA licenses the design from their partner, The Tuk Tuk Factory, and is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the eTuk in the United States. Check out the company’s passenger eTuks for shuttle and tour operator applications or its commercial eTuks for vending, delivery, or food truck applications.

Interested in finding out for yourself how eTuk can change the direction of your food or beverage business?

http://hs.etukusa.com/blog/new-and-improved-limo-model
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 24, 2017, 07:36:58 pm
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October 24th, 2017 by Kyle Field

BYD is aggressively expanding around the world as it continues to add new product offerings based on its lithium-iron-phosphate technology. It has introduced new electric forklifts, medium-duty trucks, and heavy-duty trucks, and that expansion continues to gain traction with customers around the world.

This week, BYD simultaneously announced its new Midibus at the Busworld show in Belgium. At the same time, the company shared that it has already secured its first European order for the new vehicle. Connexxion has ordered 21 units of the new BYD offering, which will be deployed to the north part of North Holland. The 21 Midibuses will put into service running a daytime bus route.

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The announcement highlights just how routine electric buses are becoming. The technology is well established and has been proven in routes around the world. The only game being played now is the waiting game as transit agencies and fleet managers in country after country realize just how much money they can save and how much cleaner their fleets can be with electric buses. Both are especially pronounced in comparison to diesel buses, which clog city air with cancer-causing particulate emissions.

The order for the new 8.75 meter buses is scheduled to be fulfilled in the middle of 2018, after which the buses will immediately be put into service. The buses are equivalent to run-of-the-mill transit buses with two doors, seating for 26, and total capacity for 50 passengers.

Looking beyond BYD, this order represents one of the largest pure electric midibus orders (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3) in Europe. The order and many others like in around the world demonstrate that electric buses have truly come of age and are increasingly tackling emissions in cities.

Motivated, activist citizens around the world should see this as a flagpole in the ground that can be referred to when attempting to sway local transit authorities and fleet operators to convert fleets to electricity. Positive change does not happen on its own, but rather, it requires action. At the Climate Launchpad Grand Final last week, motivated motivational speaker Danny Kennedy laid down some Socratic wisdom about enacting change:
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The Secret of Change Is to Focus All of Your Energy, Not on Fighting the Old, But on Building the New

Be motivated, be inspired, create change.

Eric van Eijndhoven, Managing Director of Public Transport for Connexxion, said of the deal:

“We chose BYD due to its proven and leading electric bus and battery technology. We are delighted to be the first user of this important new model and know our passengers will enjoy the new levels of green performance the buses will deliver.“

Electric buses are here en masse and ready to tackle pollution in cities thanks to leaders in the space like BYD and Proterra.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/24/byd-introduces-new-midibus-north-holland-order/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 24, 2017, 10:01:41 pm
Singapore Will Permit No Personal Vehicle Growth Beginning In 2018

October 24th, 2017 by Steve Hanley

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Driverless Pods in Singapore

SNIPPET:

The key in the future for crowded cities like Singapore may be autonomous cars and ride-sharing services. In theory, one autonomous car can replace up to 10 privately owned vehicles, which sit idle more than 90% of the time during the work day. Instead of taking up space in a parking lot, an autonomous car could be busy ferrying others from place to place all day long, greatly reducing the number of private cars needed on city streets. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clipartbest.com%2Fcliparts%2Fxig%2Fojx%2Fxigojx6KT.png&hash=6706182c9f1427099a77e10d1758e61d9cadb701)

Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/24/singapore-will-permit-no-personal-vehicle-growth-beginning-2018/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 25, 2017, 06:39:06 pm
World's first railless train on test run

chinadaily.com.cn | 2017-10-24 10:33   

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The world's first railless train is tested in Zhuzhou, Central China's Hunan province, on Oct 23, 2017. The 30-meter train has three carriages and is developed by CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co Ltd. The train can move at a speed of 70 km/h and can carry up to 500 passengers. Powered by electricity, the train can travel 25 kilometers with a 10-minute charge. With sensors equipped onboard, it is able to plan its own routes and operate without a driver. [Photo/VCG]

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2017-10/24/content_33642711.htm
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 26, 2017, 08:19:55 pm
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Quote
"Once they see benefits of this―not only from the riders, but also from the maintenance perspective―they come back for a second, or third, or fourth [purchase]," -- Steven Brewster, from electric bus manufacturer Proterra which is working with dozens of U.S. cities to transition their bus fleet from diesel to electric. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

InsideClimate News (https://insideclimatenews.org/news/18102017/these-city-bus-routes-are-going-all-electric)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 27, 2017, 01:54:01 pm
Solar-Powered Sion Completes Successful Test-Drive Tour  ;D

October 26th, 2017 by The Beam

Sono Motors is approaching the end of a successful test drive tour of its new Sion all-electric vehicle. The tour has stopped off at 12 cities in six countries throughout Europe, and it will make its final stop in Zurich from the 24th to the 27th of October. The tour has been a great way of introducing people to the new vehicle, and in offering them the chance to take one for a test drive.

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There have been quite a few videos of the cars in action published on YouTube, but our favorite is this video of the first Sion driver in Stuttgart. It runs through the main features of the car and shows what it feels like to drive.

https://youtu.be/EELfi5AJyHU

As was unveiled in July, the Sion is the first electric car that can be recharged to a notable degree through solar power. There are 330 solar cells fitted to the exterior of the vehicle, and in good conditions they are able to provide almost 30 kilometers of additional range in addition to the 250 km range of the battery. The car is priced at €16,000, and Sono Motors has already received almost 2,500 pre-orders for the vehicles. The target is to reach 5,000 pre-orders so that the car can go into volume production, and it seems like things are on track to achieving this.

Sono Motors has also exceeded its own expectations for the crowdinvesting campaign it recently ran. The initial target of just over €1 million has been exceeded by an incredible 46%, reaching a total of €1,457,653. The company currently has a valuation of €60 million.

With the successful test drive tour, a growing number of pre-orders and a very healthy level of investment under its belt, the Sonos team dream of an affordable, mass-production, solar-powered electric car is getting close to a reality.

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/10/sion-dash.jpg)

 https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/26/solar-powered-sion-completes-successful-test-drive-tour/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 30, 2017, 01:10:45 pm
London’s T-Charge Now In Effect — £21.50 A Day (Total) For Old, Polluting Cars (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_6869.gif&hash=f94938471d343a09155d1f60eefacdb2ceab2457)   ;D

October 30th, 2017 by James Ayre

SNIPPET:

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My view is that politicians are far too slow to act, and the measures that they propose are much too far in the future to be of any relevance for today’s problems. The government talk about a vague ban on ICE vehicles in about 30 years’ time. At that time, it will be much too late, and they will not even be in power to take any responsibility for it. Such proposals are mere “window dressing”, that do not even begin to respond to the environmental crisis in which we are living today. They make it appear that an indifferent government have a commitment to improvement, which, in reality, they entirely lack.

Sadiq Khan is, commendably, introducing this measure today, with a promise of more to come. This is probably in the shortest timescale that can practically be achieved, to allow time for alternatives to be implemented. London is moving towards electric taxis and buses, and the tube trains of course are already electric. We all know that EVs are the future, but we need the future right now. Let us hope that this positive action proves to be the small pebble thrown in the mountain that causes an avalanche of beneficial change.

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-191017143841.jpeg&hash=21f142befe4ed82f10ef0bdba11c22bbd3051289) Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/30/londons-t-charge-now-effect-21-50-day-total-old-polluting-cars/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 01, 2017, 04:05:57 pm
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2018 Nissan Leaf EV

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November 1st, 2017 by James Ayre

Originally published on EV Obsession.


SNIPPET:

Nissan has now received more than 9,000 orders for the new, refreshed all-electric LEAF in Japan, a senior exec revealed on Wednesday at the Tokyo Motor Show. That figure apparently represents demand well above expectations  ;D, according to the senior exec in question.

Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/11/01/nissan-received-9000-orders-new-leaf-japan-far/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 02, 2017, 12:38:02 pm
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Lightning Systems Now Accepting Pre-Orders For Ford Transit All-Electric Upfit

October 31st, 2017 by James Ayre

Pre-orders are now being taken by Lightning Systems for its new all-electric LightningElectric upfit system for the Ford Transit, the company has revealed.

The new conversion offering will first be available on Ford Transits in the heavy-duty class (10,360-pound gross vehicle weight rating), with purchase available through Ford Motor Company’s eQVM program. All service and conversions are performed by Ford QVM-certified dealers and upfitters.

Altogether, the price for a conversion in the US is between $69,000 and $89,000, depending upon whether one opts for the 50-mile range or the 100-mile range. Deliveries are currently slated to begin early next year. Installation reportedly only takes a few hours time.

Varying based on the options chosen, charging with a 50 kW DC fast charger can be fully completed in under a half-hour, and payload capacity can be as high as 4,000 lbs.

Green Car Congress provides details on specs: (at article link below)

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/31/lightning-systems-now-accepting-pre-orders-ford-transit-electric-upfit/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 02, 2017, 01:08:17 pm
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Find Best Light Commercial Electric Vehicle Or Fleet Vehicle For Your Needs — New Free Tool From Voltia (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clker.com%2Fcliparts%2Fc%2F8%2Ff%2F8%2F11949865511933397169thumbs_up_nathan_eady_01.svg.hi.png&hash=599691109af22b33f1d59dd61eb97448a9427020)
 

October 31st, 2017 by James Ayre

SNIPPET:

As noted above, this new tool is free, and it doesn’t require registration of any kind either.

“One of the main barriers to electric vehicle uptake is simply that people are not aware of the available vehicles on the market right now,” stated Juraj Ulehla, managing partner of Voltia. “Yet this knowledge is one of Voltia’s core competencies.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

If you are interested in an electric LCV we want to help you find one. This portal makes it easy for anyone to discover and compare electric LCVs and choose the one which meets their needs. It’s the next step in our efforts to provide the tools companies need to transition to carbon free transportation and reduce air pollution in our communities.”  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Ftreeswing.gif&hash=03d29d18183a2924176defc1df7861676abb0960)

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The email sent to CleanTechnica provides a bit more in the way of details: “The primary criteria users look for are range, payload, and cargo space volume, but the application also considers many other factors such as recharging abilities, road characteristics, and more.”

“There are 24 vehicles in the database as of this release, and more will be added as they become available. For a small fee, Voltia offers users a more in-depth consultation with a Voltia expert to discuss their results and next steps.”

Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/31/find-best-light-commercial-electric-vehicle-fleet-vehicle-needs-new-free-tool-voltia/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 05, 2017, 03:13:26 pm
(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/10/boosted-2ndgen-board.jpg)

Boosted Boards Dual+ Generation 2 Review (CleanTechnica Exclusive)

November 5th, 2017 by Kyle Field
https://youtu.be/80mw581erO8

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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/11/05/boosted-boards-dual-generation-2-review/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 09, 2017, 02:07:09 pm
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DON’T BE CAUGHT UNPREPARED FOR THE EV TSUNAMI

November 6, 2017  |  By Chris Nelder

The long years of waiting for electric vehicles (EVs) to enter the mainstream are over. One by one, the barriers to EV adoption—price, selection, range, consumer familiarity—have fallen. The vehicles are coming, and they’re coming fast.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-040817183318.gif&hash=85dbde0ecc986da6385d09f4df76d45028b7062d)

So fast, in fact, that a lack of charging stations is increasingly being seen as the biggest impediment to continued EV adoption. How can we get ready for this tsunami of EVs?


Full article:  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)

https://rmi.org/news/dont-caught-unprepared-ev-tsunami/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 11, 2017, 01:31:24 pm
Agelbert NOTE: Well I'll be a blue nosed gopher; somebody made a HESLA!   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coh2.org%2Fimages%2FSmileys%2Fhuhsign.gif&hash=3732d0427be65896527fc3805c5be54a33cffd3b) :o  :D

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-301014182902.gif&hash=1dec33f3f6c520ffeac0082b58f46ffa3ed7cedb) A Tesla Model S that runs on hydrogen fuel cells?  Dutch firm claims it built one

Sean Szymkowski 101 Comments Nov 10, 2017

SNIPPET:

The Holthausen Group, a Dutch gasoline supplier, claims it built a hydrogen fuel cell-powered Model S with a range of 620 miles.

The powertrain "hack," as the company described it, does not compromise interior space since the hydrogen tanks reside in "cavities."

Full article:

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https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1113720_a-tesla-model-s-that-runs-on-hydrogen-fuel-cells-dutch-firm-claims-it-built-one
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 11, 2017, 06:43:39 pm
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the Vespa Elettrica   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)

Electric Scooter From Vespa Due In Showrooms In 2018

November 11th, 2017 by Steve Hanley

This story about the Vespa electric scooter was first published by Gas2.



SNIPPET:

Vespa told us last year at this time that it was working on an electric scooter. This year, the company brought its electric offering — the Vespa Elettrica — to the Milan Motorcycle Show, where it revealed lots of details about its latest zero-emissions scooter except for the price. The Vespa Elettrica will be available sometime next year, but the company has not said exactly when.

Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/11/11/electric-scooter-vespa-due-showrooms-2018/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 14, 2017, 06:19:31 pm
100% Electric Bus Fleet For Shenzhen (Population 11.9 Million) By End Of 2017

November 12th, 2017 by Nicolas Zart

Snippet:

You are definitely living under a rock if you haven’t heard that many cities in China are suffering from record-breaking pollution levels. If you’re a hard core regular of CleanTechnica, you also know that electric buses have been selling like hotcakes in China. The EV-loving city Shenzhen is taking it one step further. In Shenzhen, electric buses will make up all public bus transportation by the end of this year, primarily BYD electric buses.

https://youtu.be/sLo3Pn4KC3w
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https://cleantechnica.com/2017/11/12/100-electric-bus-fleet-shenzhen-pop-11-9-million-end-2017/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 14, 2017, 06:24:30 pm
Amsterdam’s Electric Vehicle Leadership (CleanTechnica Video)

https://youtu.be/_JBjbqosKCg

Article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/11/14/amsterdams-electric-vehicle-leadership-cleantechnica-video/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 17, 2017, 09:53:40 pm
China is Now Becoming the World Leader in Electric Cars And Solar Powered Vehicles


https://youtu.be/WTlAPQ5YJak
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Richard Aguilar

Published on Nov 14, 2017
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 20, 2017, 09:26:55 pm
(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2016/12/GM-EV1.jpg)
GM EV1: A body design with a record-breaking .195 drag coefficient. 45% less drag and 40% lighter than the average gas car

EV Archeology — Unearthing Key Artifacts From The Annals Of Electric Car History (Part 1)

November 20th, 2017 by Steve Bakker

SNIPPET 1:

Even though the revived Impact/EV1 program had gone dark, somehow, as automakers around the globe began to wake up and smell the electricity, the entity that the automakers referred to as the “oilies”(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817135149.gif&hash=b4a8748d7cf56a31dd0a6aae5828ed2c1ac2815c) awakened as well, sniffing competition in the wind. It may be that the oil companies had simply stretched out with their Sith sense, but there was EV development taking place at virtually all the major automakers, and an alliance of the Big 3 (GM, Ford, Chrysler) had been formed to develop a more workable EV battery … with federal government participation. That’s when the Department of Dirty Tricks was engaged. But not at the bequest of GM. The auto giant had been doing its best to delay the government mandates. But as Shnayerson characterizes it, GM had been lobbying CARB pretty squarely, explaining where they were at and trying to buy time for the tech to mature. The carmaker objected to what it termed “invention on a schedule.”

The oilies, however, played a very different game. They went low-ball right out of the gate and employed strategies such as sponsoring so-called grassroots consumer groups that waved a flag about how EVs could actually make the air dirtier … in spite of a CARB study refuting the assertion. Even in the ’90s, any electricity used to charge EVs would have caused a net drop in pollutants in spite of a dirtier grid than today, due in part to the far greater efficiency of an electric motor over its gasoline counterpart (90% vs 20%). The oil-funded groups lobbied against both the mandate as well as various EV kickstart programs sponsored by the utilities. The anti-mandate movement gained further support when Governor Pete Wilson — who was running for President — was told in no uncertain terms that support in key states would be absent unless the California mandate was altered. Indeed, the 1998 mandate would end up getting rescheduled.

SNIPPET 2:

All in all, the technology developed during the Impact/EV1 program was nothing short of remarkable. A Motor Trend article of the time characterized the tech as “unparalleled breakthroughs.” Here are some of the significant accomplishments of what has been characterized as the most technically ambitious program in GM’s history:

֍ The Impact/EV1 was designed from the ground up
֍ Refinements to the AC induction motor
֍ A workable DC to AC inverter that powered the motor
֍ A breakthrough battery design using alloys (NMH)
֍ Implementation of a rudimentary battery cooling system
֍ Regenerative braking
֍ 8 second 0–60 MPH time
֍ A body design with a record-breaking .195 drag coefficient. 45% less drag and 40% lighter than the average gas car
֍ Aluminum frame, plastic body panels
֍ Electric brakes (80,000 lines of software code allowed for 100 fewer brake parts)
֍ Covered wheels to reduce drag
֍ First use of a heat pump in a vehicle
֍ An inductive charger to reduce the chance of shock
֍ A network of over 1,000 high-speed “MagneChargers” in homes and public locations
֍ 23 new patents granted
֍ First time in GM history a woman headed one of the production departments

In addition to that impressive list, the isolated Impact/EV1 program had at least one staffer on board with deep insight as to what GM had achieved. Take a look at this passage from Shnayerson’s book characterizing John Dabels’ point of view:

And yet the electric car failed to hit critical mass at that point in time. Those who have seen Who Killed The Electric Car? know that the automakers ultimately sued the State of California, won the suit, and the CARB mandates of the day were repealed. Shortly thereafter, GM stopped production of the EV1, and in fact recalled all the vehicles and destroyed most of them.

Who Killed The Electric Car?
https://youtu.be/nsJAlrYjGz8

Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/11/20/ev-archeology-unearthing-key-artifacts-annals-electric-car-history-part-1/



Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 30, 2017, 02:39:18 pm

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Published on Aug 8, 2017

Chris Koch walks us through the Solo

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 30, 2017, 03:44:28 pm
Electra Meccanica Solo Factory Tour with Jerry Kroll
https://youtu.be/helaWXnSgLs

Joe Cabrera

Published on Aug 14, 2017

Jerry shows us around the factory.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 05, 2017, 07:00:04 pm
Electric cars will come of age in 2018 | The Economist
215,812 views

https://youtu.be/zGFb6CcG0DA

The Economist

Published on Oct 18, 2017

Electric cars will come of age in 2018. For the first time they will compete in price and performance with petrol and diesel cars. But in the year ahead we will also be confronted with some uncomfortable truths about going electric.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 12, 2017, 07:11:51 pm
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Uniti electric city car

Uniti electric city car debuts, with free charging in Sweden  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)

Mark Stevenson

Dec 12, 2017

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1114270_uniti-electric-city-car-debuts-with-free-charging-in-sweden
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 19, 2017, 02:20:57 pm
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We caught more than a glimpse at the Los Angeles Auto Show. We got a test drive of the Chanje electric van and conducted a great interview with Chanje’s Joerg Sommer, COO, and Ian Televik, Director of Marketing. We can safely say that the Chanje is a game changer for the fleet industry.

https://youtu.be/4vuOguN8fmM


Excellent article:


Chanje Electric Van = Serious Fleet Industry Game Changer (CleanTechnica Review, Part 1)

December 19th, 2017 by Nicolas Zart

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/12/19/chanje-electric-van-serious-fleet-industry-game-changer-cleantechnica-review-part-1/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 21, 2017, 12:28:55 pm
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December 21st, 2017 by James Ayre

New York’s Columbia University will soon be home to 6 fully electric New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE buses, now slated to go into service in 2018 as part of Columbia University’s Intercampus Shuttle network. This news follows a deal between New Flyer of America and Academy Bus.

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The New Flyer Industries subsidiary was granted the contract by Academy Bus, as Academy Bus is the current contractor on record for Columbia University shuttle procurement.

In addition to the 6 Xcelsior CHARGE all-electric 40-foot buses in question, the contract also entails the purchase of 3 charging stations for the buses.


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The new buses will be running routes between various locations in Manhattan, New Jersey, and Rockland County — with the expectation being to serve some 30,000 or so students per year.

“We are proud to support Academy Bus and Columbia University with their transition to sustainable transportation,” commented Wayne Joseph, President of New Flyer of America. “Our zero-emission, battery-electric buses not only lend positive environmental impact for students and the surrounding communities, but also feature American innovation in motion on the streets of New York and New Jersey.”

“Academy maintains a long standing mutually beneficial relationship with Columbia University,” stated Francis Tedesco, President of Academy Bus. “We are excited to bring New Flyer’s industry-leading technology on campus, and to assist the university with its aim of reducing emissions for the shuttle service.”

https://youtu.be/f2DDCxbh8aQ

The deployment of the new all-electric buses represents part of efforts to achieve Columbia University’s Sustainability Plan. Notably, the deployment is being partly supported by New York State Electric Vehicle Voucher Incentive Funds (NYSERDA).

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/12/21/columbia-university-getting-6-electric-new-flyer-xcelsior-chargetm-buses/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 23, 2017, 04:45:56 pm
Los Angeles ordered 25 of Proterra's Electric buses

Jon Fingas,Engadget

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Los Angeles wants to field a completely electric fleet of buses by 2030, and it just took a large step toward making that a reality.

Los Angeles wants to field a completely electric fleet of buses by 2030, and it just took a large step toward making that a reality. The city's Department of Transportation (which runs the largest municipal transit in the county) has acquired 25 of Proterra's smaller 35-foot Catalyst buses, all of which should arrive in 2019. That may not sound like much, but it's a significant chunk of the DOT's 359-bus fleet. The deal promises real savings, too -- it should eliminate 7.8 million lbs. of greenhouse gas emissions per year and save $11.2 million in energy and maintenance over 12 years.

This isn't the first step toward electrifying mass transit in the LA area, but is one of the larger examples. The DOT unveiled just four buses at the start of 2017, for example, so this is certainly a much larger commitment. And notably, it's not just from an American company -- it's from a company whose manufacturing is even located in the county. The region's Metropolitan Transportation Authority bought 95 buses in July, but they were split between Chinese transportation giant BYD and the American division of Canada's New Flyer.

It'd represent a big order for Proterra as well. At the start of 2017, it had received 375 bus orders. This is a big deal for a firm that's still hitting its stride, and shows that it's earning the trust of some major cities. Don't be surprised if its buses become more of a mainstay going forward. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/la-orders-25-proterra-apos-130000100.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 30, 2017, 02:23:53 pm
(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/05/SureFly-8.jpg)

Workhorse Group Spinning Off Aviation Division (SureFly)

December 30th, 2017 by James Ayre

SNIPPET:

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The electric vehicle firm Workhorse Group has announced that it will spin off its aviation division, which comprises the SureFly personable helicopter team, amongst other things.

Full artiicle with several pictures:

https://cleantechnica.com/2017/12/30/workhorse-group-spinning-off-aviation-division-surefly
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 06, 2018, 04:46:36 pm
VARD to Build All-Electric Ferry for Norway’s Boreal

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Image credit: VARD/Multi Maritime

January 5, 2018 by Mike Schuler

Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has won a contract for the construction of an all-electric car and passenger ferry for Boreal in Norway.

The RoPax ferry is specially designed for environmentally friendly operations in the Norwegian fjords with a fully electric battery package for continuous all-electric operations. The ferry, designed by Multi Maritime, will measure 74 meters in length with a beam of 14.20 meters, and will have a total capacity of up to 60 cars and 199 passengers and crew.

Mr. Roy Reite, CEO and Executive Director of VARD, said: “We are delighted to welcome Boreal as a new client to VARD, and look forward to building the battery-powered ferry, in which we can utilize our strong expertise in battery technology for efficient and environmentally friendly vessels.”

The hull of the vessel will be built by Vard Braila in Romania with delivery scheduled from Vard’s shipyard in Brevik, Norway in the third quarter of 2019.

The ferry will commence operations beginning in January 2020, crossing Kvanndal-Utne on the west coast of Norway where Boreal has been awarded a nine-year contract with the Norwegian government.

Boreal one of the leading public transportation providers in Norway and operates buses, coaches, trams, high-speed passenger ferries and car ferries. The company has approximately 2,000 employees, and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.

http://gcaptain.com/vard-build-electric-ferry-norways-boreal/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 07, 2018, 01:41:56 pm
To All The Doers & All The Dreamers: Keep Doing & Keep Dreaming
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January 7th, 2018 by Jesper Berggreen

SNIPPET:

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Build sports car
Use that money to build an affordable car
Use that money to build an even more affordable car
While doing above, also provide zero emission electric power generation options
Don’t tell anyone  ;D

Elon Musk 2 August 2006

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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/01/07/doers-dreamers-keep-keep-dreaming/





Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 07, 2018, 06:49:53 pm
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Free parking and charging stations for electric cars in Oslo. Norway offers generous incentives that make the vehicles cheaper to buy, and other benefits once they are on the road.

Sales of electric and hybrid cars in Norway outpaced those running on fossil fuels last year, cementing the country’s position as a global leader in the push to restrict vehicle emissions.

Norway, a major oil exporter, would seem an unlikely champion of newer, cleaner-running vehicles. But the country offers generous incentives that make electric cars cheaper to buy, and provides additional benefits once the vehicles are on the road.

Countries around the world have ramped up their promotion of hybrid and electric cars. As China tries to improve air quality and dominate new vehicle technology, the government there wants one in five cars sold to run on alternative fuels by 2025. France and Britain plan to end the sale of gasoline- and diesel-powered cars by 2040.

Norway is ahead of the rest of the world. About 52 percent of the new cars sold in the country last year ran on new forms of fuel, according the data released on Thursday by Norway’s Road Traffic Advisory Board, OFV. The share of diesel cars, which were once considered more environmentally friendly but are now in the spotlight for their noxious emissions, fell sharply.

“This trend will only increase,” Oyvind Solberg Thorsen, OFV’s director, said in a statement. “This is good for both road safety and the environment.”

Sales of electric cars could have been even higher, according to Christina Bu, secretary general of the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association, but some buyers continued to hold out for newer models like Tesla’s Model 3.

Although electric vehicles make up a just small portion of the global market now, automakers — including those, like Tesla, that produce only electric models, and giants like Volkswagen — have bet billions of dollars that such vehicles will soon be as cheap and ubiquitous as conventional cars. Investments in charging stations and other technology connected to electric vehicles are also increasing.

General Motors and Ford Motor have said they will shift their focus to electric models, while carmakers like Volvo have moved to phase out the internal combustion engine entirely. Joining the fray are entrepreneurs like James Dyson who have their own plans to build electric vehicles.

As the market grows, makers of electric cars are facing difficulties. Tesla has lagged in its production of the Model 3, its first mass-market offering. And a slump in overall car sales in the United States could put a crimp in the expansion of electric vehicles.

Norway, which wants to phase out diesel and gasoline cars by 2025 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf), offers a counterexample.

The country’s embrace of electric cars has been hastened by hefty government subsidies and tax breaks that make the technology more affordable. The authorities have expanded the nationwide network of charging stations. They also offer electric car drivers a bevy of other benefits: cheaper parking, the use of bus lanes for car-poolers during rush hours, and exemptions from the vast majority of road tolls.

As a result, electric cars — identified by license plates that begin with the letters EL or EK — are a common sight. Teslas can frequently be seen on Norwegian roads, particularly in affluent parts of Oslo, the capital. Charging stations are relatively easy to find in major cities.

“I had been wanting an electric car for a long time for environmental reasons, but they were expensive,” said Zanete Anderson Lilley, a senior adviser in Norway at the World Wildlife Fund, an environmental advocacy organization. Ms. Lilley eventually bought a Kia Soul, a small five-door electric car, for about 200,000 kroner, or around $24,600, last summer.

“If it wasn’t for the subsidies, I guess most people would still choose fuel,” she added.(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_2932.gif&hash=0eaec4791a5825821998245e7fcd7744b56557fe)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-TzWpwHzCvCI%2FT_sBEnhCCpI%2FAAAAAAAAME8%2FIsLpuU8HYxc%2Fs1600%2Fnooo-way-smiley.gif&hash=b8545bd420b1e2f2c7b9f665d2093523e4ad2251)

Despite the growth of electric cars, the vehicles, and the government’s support for them, are not universally popular. ::)

Last year, Norway’s conservative government proposed paring back the various forms of tax relief for electric cars. But the plans attracted criticism and have not made headway.

Ms. Bu, of the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association, said such a move would create “great uncertainty at a time when increasing numbers of Norwegians are convinced that electric cars are something for them.”

For Adam Curylo, a bus driver who lives in Baerum, near Oslo, with his wife and son, electric cars have limitations. Mr. Curylo, a native of Poland, bought a Nissan Leaf electric car because it meant he could avoid paying road tolls. Although it functioned well in city driving, he was frustrated by the lack of charging points in more rural areas.

“I hate it — it is neither pleasurable nor practical,” he said. “We have it just because it is cheaper to use at the moment.” (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fugly004.gif&hash=c56db4280057389afd154a1cb4057410151579c8)

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“Electric cars are just a temporary solution,” Mr. Curylo added, “they are not the future.”(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fgen152.gif&hash=d5b10968fe56c4cb95fae17cee3cb420a5f4e2da)
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Https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/04/business/energy-environment/norway-electric-hybrid-cars.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 12, 2018, 05:36:22 pm
Agelbert NOTE: The vehicle in the article is an EV.  ;D

Pic + Video — Inside Fully Autonomous GM/Cruise Taxi  :o

January 12th, 2018 by James Ayre

GM has released pictures of the inside of a fully autonomous, driverless taxi design that the company is currently trying to get approved by US regulators. The inside of the GM/Cruise self-driving car is about what you’d expect from such a vehicle — there’s no steering wheel and no pedals of any kind.

Tentative plans call for such a vehicle to be used in the company’s first commercial ridesharing fleet — with the aim being for a launch of such services sometime in 2019.

https://youtu.be/MvP82IsGqNc

Notably, the doors of the design in question are capable of opening themselves, and there are reportedly other features meant to accommodate the impaired.

“General Motors filed a Safety Petition with the Department of Transportation for its fourth-generation self-driving Cruise AV, the first production-ready vehicle built from the start to operate safely on its own, with no driver, steering wheel, pedals or manual controls,” GM reports.

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“GM executives said the automaker has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to allow 16 alterations to existing vehicle safety rules — such as having an airbag in what would normally be the driver’s seat, but without a steering wheel — to enable the deployment of the Cruise AV,” Reuters reports.

“The automaker would then need to obtain similar approval from individual US states. GM executives said 7 US states already allow the alterations sought by the automaker. In other states — including those that stipulate a car must have a licensed human driver — GM will work with regulators to change or get a waiver from existing rules.”

As with Ford’s recently revealed plans involving Postmates, it’s not yet clear where GM/Cruise’s first deployments off this new vehicle would roll out.

It should probably be noted here, even though many have no doubt already guessed, that initial deployments will only be in cities that have been extensively mapped and where there is likely to be strong enough demand to justify continued mapping efforts.

For more details, you can jump into GM’s 2018 Self-Driving Safety Report (http://www.gm.com/mol/selfdriving.html).

Related: Autonomous Driving Levels 0–5 + Implications (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/12/02/autonomous-driving-levels-0-5-implications/)

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/01/12/pic-video-inside-fully-autonomous-gm-cruise-taxi/

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Jfake Hname • 2 hours ago
imo this is bigger news than it appears. i dont think most people understand just how much of a cars design is based around ICE drivetrains and driver controls. eliminating both of these will increase the 3D printability and ease automating production.

A mass produced 3D printed BEV with no driver controls will be produced like "bullets out of a machine gun". Imo they will get much cheaper, much quicker once this snowball gets rolling. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

Zachary Shahan Community Manager > Jfake Hname • an hour ago
i have to admit that i'm surprised GM is where it seems to be.

Fred > Jfake Hname • an hour ago
Is it a BEV? The article doesn't say and controlling the car is completely different than powering it.

Zachary Shahan Community Manager > Fred • an hour ago
Yes, it's a Bolt.

Tony Reyes > Fred • 37 minutes ago
It is built on the Bolt platform which is optimized for EV powertrains. I have trouble imagining they would put an ICE powertrain in this. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles ✨
Post by: AGelbert on January 20, 2018, 05:51:23 pm
Alibaba-Backed He Xiaopeng Bets Entire Fortune On Another “Tesla Killer”

January 20th, 2018 by Nicolas Zart

https://youtu.be/bV_TY5RY-98

Article with several pictures:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/01/20/alibabas-xiaopeng-bets-entire-fortune-another-tesla-killer/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 26, 2018, 02:13:53 pm
(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/04/Tesla-Gigafactory-Air-3.jpg)
Tesla Gigafactory ✨

He Said, She Said.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F3ztzsjm.gif&hash=8e015ba6a93bc1ec93ebde8fd6b2daa19e537306) What’s Going On With Tesla Model 3 Battery Production?  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_1730.gif&hash=cdaf50326d98ff7b051a9c49e83d51c7bb687407)

January 26th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

SNIPPET:

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Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/01/26/said-said-whats-going-model-3-battery-production/

Great comment!

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Tanstaafl • 2 hours ago

To get this story straight.

Battery cells are produced by Panasonic in GF1.

Battery packs are produced by Tesla in GF1.

Battery pack packing machine did malfunction.

The supplier of the automated battery assembly line "dropped the ball".

This was discovered in June or July.

Panasonic did reassign a few dozen employees to help Tesla fill battery packs by hand, about 50 packs per day.

The first action of Tesla was to rewrite the code for these machines.
Then they had to debug and configure / tune the machines.
These machines with rewritten code came on-line again in mid-December.
The packing machines started to function at low speed, 100-200 packs per day.
Manual filling of battery packs was not needed anymore.

Between Christmas and New year packing machines started to reach 200 per day more often. This is knowledge from Electrek comment sections and Tesla comments, translated in concrete numbers.

This was the big bottleneck that pushed the 5000/week production goal back by three months, twice!

This battery assembly line is probably less than 0.1% of the whole production line, but blocking the other 99.9% to deliver the cars at the speed the other 99.9% is capable of.

You can fault Tesla for not discovering this problem sooner.
But saying Tesla can't produce at volume for this one problem is idiotic.

This CNBC report is about a problem that is solved, it is completely irrelevant.
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Aglebert COMMENT: I say this a Koch Brothers 🦀 funded mens rea move (i.e. use the media to tank the stock price with a hit piece full of half truths) to destroy the most successful manufacturer of socially responsible automobiles in history.

The Koch roachs are not limited to our fossil fuel babying government.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 29, 2018, 02:27:29 pm
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California Sets Ambitious EV Target(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fearthhug.gif&hash=3abcf70466f34337f2d702ebd9e02c650d5c4c20)

California will work to put five million zero-emission cars on its roads by 2030, Governor Jerry Brown announced last week. An executive order signed by Brown on Friday outlines a $2.5 billion electric vehicle initiative for the next eight years, including directives to build an additional 250,000 charging stations and increased rebates to encourage consumers to buy electric cars.

California currently has around 350,000 electric vehicles on its roads, and Governor Brown's previous target was to see 1.5 million vehicles by 2025.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-emissions-california/california-looks-to-ramp-up-electric-vehicle-sales-idUSKBN1FF2XG

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 30, 2018, 02:48:14 pm
Scandinavia Is Home To Heavy-Duty Electric ⚡ Construction Equipment & Truck Development

January 30th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

Companies in Scandinavia are pushing the development of electric construction equipment and medium-duty trucks forward. In Norway, two companies are working on electric earth moving equipment and in Sweden, Volvo Trucks has announced it will begin selling electric medium-duty delivery trucks in 2019.

Pon Caterpillar 323F

Pon Equipment, in association with Caterpillar, has developed a zero emissions 25 inch (63.5 cm) electric excavator called the 323F that will be sold as part of the company’s Z Line of zero emissions earth moving and construction equipment. The machine can operate for up to 7 hours on a single battery charge. One hour of charging using a 400 volt charger gives it enough power to do another hour of work. If a 1000 volt charger is available, a full battery charge can be obtained in about 90 minutes. The electric digger is intended for use in urban areas where noise and emissions standards are becoming increasingly restrictive.

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Pon Caterpillar electric shovel

The 323F looks like a normal power shovel, except that it has no exhaust pipe. It is painted in green to highlight its eco-friendly characteristics and was developed over a period of 11 months by a small team of at Pon with help from Caterpillar, which contributed much of the software needed to operate the new machine.

Now that the basic engineering has been done, Pon plans on offering a conversion service that will replace the diesel engine in a conventional piece of equipment with the batteries, software and controls from the 323F for customers who need zero emissions capability but don’t want to discard machinery that is still satisfactory for more years of service.

NASTA Collaborates On Battery/Fuel Cell Shovel

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NASTA is Norway’s largest distributor of construction equipment, specializing in Hitachi products. In cooperation with several partners, including Siemens and Sintef, it is developing its own 30 inch (76 cm) zero emissions excavator which will feature battery and fuel cell technology. The first prototype will be built on the chassis of an existing Hitachi excavator.

“This will be an exciting project for the construction industry. Larger, emission-free construction machines are already in demand by public builders … SINTEF will use its expertise in hydrogen and battery technology, as well as construction processes with NASTA and Siemens to develop a 30-inch (76 cm) excavator, “says Marianne Kjendseth Wiik, a researcher at SINTEF.

The Zero Emissions Digger (ZED) program is being conducted in cooperation with the Research Council of Norway, Enova, and Innovation Norway. The new equipment will be free of carbon and nitrogen emissions. The prototype should be ready for testing at construction sites in and around Oslo in 2019. It is expected to save more than 100 tons of carbon dioxide emissions 🔥 annually. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fearthhug.gif&hash=3abcf70466f34337f2d702ebd9e02c650d5c4c20)

Electric Medium-Duty Trucks Coming From Volvo

Read more:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/01/30/scandinavia-home-heavy-duty-electric-construction-equipment-truck-development/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 01, 2018, 07:58:15 pm
Why can't other automakers besides Tesla make an EV with a 300+ mile range?


Joshua Pritt (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185701.png&hash=615e3c1aa9c374cb1eab5bfc1e9494f2cb05e9f7), driving Chevy Volts since December 2011.

Answered Tue  Jan 30, 2018

Simple (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154). Electric cars have near zero maintenance. Rotate the tires once or twice a year, refill the wiper fluid, and replace wiper blades every year or so.

If you have a liquid cooled battery like the Chevy Bolt or Tesla you have to check and flush and fill if needed every 100k miles or so. This will eat into their bottom line since most of the profit from selling gas cars comes from the many years of oil changes, gasket replacements, tune ups, fuel injector cleaning, belt and hose replacements, on and on and on forever until it finally all falls apart.

Tesla has gathered so many millions of miles of data from their fleet of cars on the road they have a really good idea how long their electric motors should last. That's why they guarantee their new Tesla Semi truck for one million miles! 💫

Tesla Semi Truck: 500-Mile Range, 1 Million Mile Guarantee (https://www.pcmag.com/news/357443/tesla-semi-truck-500-mile-range-1-million-mile-guarantee)


Electric vehicles and the future of auto service (http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20180130/SERVICEZONE/180139996/electric-vehicles-and-the-future-of-auto-service)

https://www.quora.com/Why-cant-other-automakers-besides-Tesla-make-an-EV-with-a-300-mile-range
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 03, 2018, 04:15:42 pm
50-Fold Increase In Electric ⚡ Motor Manufacturer YASA’s Production Capacity (UK) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)

February 2nd, 2018 by James Ayre

The UK-based electric motor manufacturer YASA will be increasing its production capacity 50-fold over the coming months. That is, it will be increasing from a production capacity of 2,000 units a year to 100,000 units a year. The increase is in anticipation of a surging market for electric vehicles in coming years, company execs have revealed.

The vast increase in production capacity will be accomplished, as one would probably guess, via the development of a new production factory — one which, given recent public comments from government figures, is likely getting a fair amount of government support.
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Yasa electrc Motor 💫

This news follows on the announcement late last year that the UK government had settled on the site to be used for the creation of a new auto battery research and development facility — one meant to keep the UK relevant as regards modern automotive technology.

The coverage from Reuters continues: “On Thursday, YASA, based near the English city of Oxford, said it had raised another £15 million ($21 million) as part of its expansion. … The firm exports 80% of production and has worked with companies including Britain’s two biggest carmakers Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Nissan as well as Aston Martin.”

Both Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover appear to have some of the most aggressive electric vehicle growth plans on the market. The fact that YASA is announcing such massive expansion seems to imply that one or both of them have given the go-ahead to start ramping up production like never before.✨

“JLR will decide this year whether to build electric cars in its home market, previously citing factors such as pilot testing and support from science and government as pre-requisites.”

Judging on various other announcements recently, it seems fairly likely that the UK government will offer JLR a compelling incentives and support package to keep the company there.

With regard to the recent announcement from YASA, CEO Chris Harris stated: “Our customers are looking to adopt innovative new technologies such as YASA’s axial-flux electric motors and controllers in order to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding hybrid and pure electric automotive market.”

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/02/50-fold-increase-electric-motor-manufacturer-yasas-production-capacity-uk/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 05, 2018, 12:59:35 pm
Nissan Pumping $9.5 Billion Into China’s Auto Market Over Next 5 Years, Focusing On EVs   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

February 5th, 2018 by James Ayre

SNIPPET:

As part of a push to become one of the top auto manufacturers operating in the country, Nissan will be pumping 60 billion yuan ($9.5 billion) into its operations in China over the next 5 years, company execs have revealed.

The plan, reportedly, is to focus on plug-in electric vehicles and on the Venucia, Nissan, and Infiniti brands — with the intent being to boost local sales volume to 2.6 million vehicles a year by 2022 — in cooperation with its local joint-venture partner Dongfeng Group. Currently Nissan sells around 1.5 million vehicles a year in China (the world’s largest auto market).

The new “Triple One”✨ strategy will presumably see sales of a rebranded version of the new Nissan Leaf as a focus, but reportedly there will also be an attempt to increase the sale of commercial light-duty vans, trucks, etc.

Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/05/nissan-pumping-9-5-billion-chinas-auto-market-next-5-years-focusing-evs/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 05, 2018, 01:42:06 pm
Elon Musk Sending His Tesla Roadster Past Mars :o Via SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket On February 6th


February 5th, 2018 by James Ayre

SNIPPET:

I hadn’t intended to write an article on this subject, given our focus here at CleanTechnica on clean tech, but given that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has brought it up a number of times in recent weeks — and released some images of the payload in question — it seems worth doing.

I’m talking here about the first SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch, which will play host to Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster as a dummy payload, reportedly. That launch is tentatively slated for February 6th, sometime during a 3-hour launch window that opens at 1:30 PM Eastern Time — and has now been granted full approval by the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2018/02/tesla-roadster-spacex.jpg)
As seen in the picture above, Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster is already packed and ready to go…with it being an interesting thing to note that the (apparently) first production car to be sent into space is going to an all-electric one.

Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/05/elon-musk-sending-tesla-roadster-past-mars-via-spacex-falcon-heavy-rocket-february-6th/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IM-cleantechnica+%28CleanTechnica%29

Agelbert COMMENT 1:

"The Tesla Roadster in question has apparently undergone some modifications in preparation for the launch, but it’s not quite clear what those would be — a removal of potentially dangerous materials, perhaps?"

I checked that out. I wonder what they did to the tires so they won't blow up in the vaccum of space.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desismileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fdesismileys_1730.gif&hash=cdaf50326d98ff7b051a9c49e83d51c7bb687407)

Even if they modified them to be solid rubber, that would explode too because solid rubber has lots of tiny air pockets in it that expand in vacuum.

Agelbert COMMENT 2:

This is an excellent way to focus world attention on Tesla and Electric Vehicles. The sales of t-shirts with a graphic of this roadster being checked out by an ET in a flying saucer should be as profitable as they are funny. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F4fvfcja.gif&hash=34a9a570347d39a0a892bc1f376c5e8b88add6b5)

Many other advertisements using the EV roadster in space as a symbol of progress  and a sustainable future with a viable biosphere 🌺 🌻 🌼 🌷 🌱 🌲 🌳 🌴 🌵 🌾 🌿 both here AND at Mars can help the peoples of the world turn their back on the polluting energy technologies of the past.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F47b20s0.gif&hash=cc48c9af9d29b8836023c7db21103e52d1ed439e)

Hey Elon, hire me and I'll give you lots of other great ideas! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-100115191314.jpeg&hash=d55e3d264e3b56cb2eaf7dcb8dd62a8f98d301f2)



Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 06, 2018, 06:38:10 pm
2018 Honda PCX Electric Scooter High Technology 

https://youtu.be/qbG1m1O9A8Q

Motorcycle Top   

Published on Nov 18, 2017

PCX ELECTRIC is an electric scooter equipped with Honda's unique high-output electric motor that aims to produce more harmonious mobility in urban traffic, and a removable Honda Mobile Power Pack. 🌞  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F8.gif&hash=c1d98e606d7f558df4040f88e7997b3e11e9448c)


While sharing the same basic design as the Hybrid PCX, this all-electric motor design emphasizes the EV components, and with a special hugger fender around the motor, pursues a clean and sophisticated image.

The white-dominated color scheme with blue and black accents makes for a clean and sophisticated look, neatly coordinated with Honda's Honda Mobile Power Pack coloring. Honda PCX Electric is scheduled to begin releasing and go on sale in 2018 in Asia including Japan.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 10, 2018, 10:31:40 pm
https://youtu.be/h4zidi2DEUs

Article tha accompanied the above video:



Solar Cars Are Far From Mainstream. OTOH, Solar-Powered Cars Are Normal, Common, Becoming Popular 🦋 🌞 (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/10/solar-cars-far-mainstream-otoh-solar-powered-cars-normal-common-becoming-popular/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 17, 2018, 02:34:35 pm
How to buy or lease an electric car: advice from owner who's done it four times  8)

John Voelcker

Feb 12, 2018

SNIPPET:

Most shoppers seem to view visiting a franchised auto dealer to negotiate the purchase or lease of a new car with a distinct lack of enthusiasm.

In fact, as electric-car driver Douglas Kerr notes, the process is often compared to having a cavity filled.

Kerr has now leased or bought four separate electric cars, and he has some advice on reducing the pain.

What follows are his words, lightly edited by Green Car Reports for clarity and style.

Full article:

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1115260_how-to-buy-or-lease-an-electric-car-advice-from-owner-whos-done-it-four-times

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 23, 2018, 05:05:03 pm
Airbus Flying Car Paves The Way to Multiple Flying Vehicles. 🦅

https://youtu.be/tn3Tk8mRRBQ

6,527 views
 
ExpovistaTV

Published on Feb 3, 2018

On February 1 Vahana, the Self-Piloted, eVTOL* aircraft from A³ by Airbus, successfully completed the first full-scale test flight, reaching a height of 5 meters (16 feet) before descending safely. “One car, however, will not satisfy the requirements of everybody”. A multitude of different vehicles and design will populate the skies and some, like UBER, already have visions and prototypes. Constraints and opportunities were presented by UBER, Airbus and others at a recent AIAA conference (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) on Jan. 2018.

* eVTOL: Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing

Airbus Readies Its Project Vahana Autonomous Air Taxi With A Flight Video

February 23rd, 2018 by Nicolas Zart

https://youtu.be/gJrKmMM7vW0

Article with above video: (https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/304fa75d7ed32d56ae1ff3a796933cb65eac738511bb960bc4a77bb2f67c0af6.gif)

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/23/airbus-readies-project-vahana-autonomous-air-taxi-flight-video/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 24, 2018, 02:24:40 pm
https://youtu.be/UsI52CNg1jA

2018 Nissan LEAF 🍃 ⚡ Still On Sale (More Email Pitches, New Videos)💐

February 23rd, 2018 by Cynthia Shahan

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/23/2018-nissan-leaf-still-sale-email-pitches-new-videos/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 28, 2018, 12:09:56 pm
Nissan & DeNA To Begin Robo Taxi (Easy Ride) Pilot Service On March 5

February 27th, 2018 by James Ayre

https://youtu.be/QjPUnAt3PSA

article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/27/nissan-dena-begin-robo-taxi-easy-ride-pilot-service-march-5/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 28, 2018, 12:27:24 pm
TESLA SEMI: WHAT WE (ACTUALLY) KNOW

February 27th, 2018 by Frugal Moogal

Originally published on EV Obsession (https://evobsession.com/tesla-semi-actually-know/).

I’ve been reading EV Obsession and CleanTechnica for a while now, using it to help examine electric car costs and pricing to determine how these upcoming vehicles will impact us on a cost basis, and I have read article after article about the Tesla Semi. The articles followed a pattern that it seems like happens with every Tesla product: Tesla announces a product reveal, there are articles hypothesizing about what Tesla will do, then there are articles saying it isn’t possible, then there are articles saying that other companies will do it better before it comes out and no one will care.

Tesla held the Semi reveal event and of course the pattern restarted, now with two different products — the Semi and the Roadster.  The recent statement from Daimler’s head of trucks that the Tesla Semi defies the laws of physics is a continuation of this trend, and it convinced me to write.

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Before I go on, I think it’s worth pointing out why I think what I’m about say has any value. The merits of EVs are often debated based on environmental friendliness metrics or what the sexiest ones can do.

Neither of those arguments really compel me at all.

Are EVs more environmentally friendly? Sure. But you know what is even more environmentally friendly? Not driving at all.

Are they sexier? Maybe. Tastes in cars vary, but I challenge anyone to look at an original Nissan Leaf and declare it a “sexy” car.

(https://evobsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Nissan-LEAF-mom-6-copy.jpg)

Take away those two arguments, and it’s where I come in. Ultimately, I believe it’s people like me who don’t look at those factors as to why EVs are about to dominate. But that’s for another time.

I worked at a big business with significant control over a multi-million dollar budget. I was at the table for seven-figure purchases with the other party promising us performance that competitors claimed impossible. I live in the world of stats and figures, and use them to sniff out what is possible.

With that, I want to stick the business lens on the Tesla Semi and make some predictions. And sorry, Daimler, I think you’ve been passed by.

When Musk first stated Tesla would make a long-haul Semi, the article pattern began. Then there was the reveal, complete with stats that seem almost cartoonish. The pattern restarted. We’re still hearing that the stats must be impossible.

Let’s back up and look at this like a business. I’m certain that the prototypes are the real deal, and the stats are conservative if anything. Here’s why:

Elon Musk cited the stats for the truck. I already hear those that question Tesla saying, “Yeah, Elon says a lot of things. So?” And to be honest, that’s true. Elon says things that he wants to do in Twitter a lot.

But this was different. If you were watching through Tesla’s website as he was saying it, information popped up to pre-order the truck.

(https://evobsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tesla-semi-pre-orders.png)

If Musk said the truck would go 500 miles knowing it can’t, that is a textbook case of false advertising. All you need to prove false advertising is show that you were misled by the advertising and suffered “injury” as a result. Want an open-and-shut false advertising case? Buy a Tesla Semi, load it up, drive it on a 500 mile route, and have it run out of juice.

I expect that the semi will be able to go 500 miles at highway speed fully loaded. Not because Elon Musk said so, but because Elon Musk said so at a public event for the Semi where Tesla opened orders for the truck itself. You don’t name aspirational numbers at an event where you begin actively selling the product if you want your company to survive.

And before anyone says, “yeah, but they are selling fully autonomous driving without that capability yet,” yes, they are … but when you buy it, they tell you it is a feature that will be coming in the future, not when you get the car.

For the cost to operate per mile, electricity cost has been questioned as an “unrealistic” 7 cents per kWh. That might be unrealistic based on what you pay for your home electricity, but it was a guarantee. Another easy open-and-shut false advertising case.

(https://evobsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Tesla-Semi-Truck-Specs-Event-6.jpg)

I’m not going to get into the nitty gritty on why I’m sure the stats they showed undershoot the savings a Tesla Semi will achieve (they estimated diesel at $2.50 a gallon!), but suffice to say, businesses usually undershoot their claims or don’t make them at all. I’m sure DHL did the math when it said it expects to recover the premium on these trucks within 1.5 years.

Besides: Tesla is selling this product directly to a group of people like me who are going to run the numbers every which way and figure out if this is cheaper to use. Lying to us is a bad idea. Lie to us on something that is an open-and-shut false advertising case at your own peril.

There is still at least one mystery — it seems a battery breakthrough occurred. I’m banking on that already being true.

Before you read an(other) article that says that the batteries for the Semi and the Roadster are an aspirational goal that Tesla probably won’t hit, remember that Tesla started taking pre-orders for the Roadster at the exact same time. Something is up, or else Tesla just opened itself up for more false advertising claims, and those who can drop $50,000 to pre-order a car are in a group I’d not want to anger either.

(https://evobsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/roadster2.jpg)

If Tesla staked its future on aspirational claims, it is doing it with the two most dangerous groups. I tend to believe the pattern will hold, and the Tesla Semi is real, and it truly is a Beast. A Beast that is ready to save a lot of money. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/27/claims-tesla-semi-impossible-seem-illogical/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 01, 2018, 07:13:34 pm
Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car: what's inside the battery? Teardown video shows all

https://youtu.be/ssU2mjiNi_Q

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1115518_chevrolet-bolt-ev-electric-car-whats-inside-the-battery-teardown-video-shows-all

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 03, 2018, 05:16:45 pm
Nissan, Tesla surpass 300,000 electric cars; one started later, one did it with a single model

John Voelcker

77 Comments Feb 20, 2018

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https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1115343_nissan-tesla-surpass-300000-electric-cars-one-started-later-one-did-it-with-a-single-model





 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 03, 2018, 05:34:20 pm
Jaguar E-Type, reappears as all-electric concept
Sean Szymkowski

38 Comments Sep 12, 2017
 
SNIPPET:

Should a ban or possible restrictions on cars powered by fossil fuels come into effect at some point in the future, this sort of conversion may prove popular for some enthusiasts. 🌞

https://youtu.be/PnPArmzTSjw

Full article:

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1112600_worlds-sexiest-car-jaguar-e-type-reappears-as-all-electric-concept
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 04, 2018, 03:20:16 pm
Agelbert NOTE: If the BAIC-EC180, pictured below, which sells for the quivalent of $22,000 in China, was allowed to be sold in the USA, they would sell like hotcakes! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

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China Electric Car Sales In January — BAIC EC-Series & Cadillac(!) Shine ✨

March 3rd, 2018 by Jose Pontes

After the December sales peak, January signaled the expected hangover, but still, sales stood at some 35,000 passenger plug-in vehicles (PEVs), up four-fold year over year (YoY), making this by far the best January ever for electric car sales in China.

The PEV share started the year at 1.4%, a step below the 2.1% of 2017, but as sales pick up during the year, the expected 2018 PEV share should be around 3% by year end.

Last month, the Chinese OEMs represented roughly 40% of all PEVs registered globally, an impressive number, especially considering that January is usually one of the slowest months in the Chinese PEV market. (However, that’s also the case in many other markets.)

Despite exports still being symbolic, the domestic market is more than enough to absorb the current production, helped by the fact that it is a highly protected market. In fact, foreign brands have only 5% of PEV sales. Of this small cake, nearly half (2% of overall PEV sales in the country) belong to Tesla, with the remaining 3% of overall PEV sales being distributed by BMW (1%), Cadillac (1%), and other manufacturers (1%).

In January, plug-in hybrids had an exceptional month, collecting 4 out of the top 6 positions, which can be explained by the fact that they are less dependent on subsidies. Nevertheless, the BAIC EC-Series is still the poster child of the Chinese PEV market, scoring close to 8,000 deliveries. (Hmm, 8,000 is approximately 2,000/week — sound familiar?) Meanwhile, BYD placed two plug-in hybrid models — the Song SUV and the Qin compact sedan — in the top 5.

Top 5 Best Selling PEVs

#1 – BAIC EC-Series: Winning the best-seller status for 6 months in a row in a competitive market like China is no small feat. Even harder is to be the global best-seller during those same 6 months. But that’s exactly what the EC-Series has done, having registered 7,870 units in January. The little city EV is becoming disruptive in its home market, owing its success to a trendy design, reminiscent of a crossover; improved specs (now with 200 km or 125 miles of range); and competitive pricing ($22,000). With the Chinese and the global editions of the 2017 Best Selling PEV award in its hands, the EC-Series has started 2018 in the same tone, and I wouldn’t rule out the possibility that this small EV could outsell the Nissan Leaf and the Tesla Model 3 in 2018, becoming the 2018 Best Selling PEV in the World.

#2 – JAC iEV7S/E: One of the EV pioneers in China, selling plug-ins since 2010, JAC is trying to regain relevance with its iEV7S/E compact crossover. The vehicle registered a record 3,356 units in January, allowing it to reach the runner-up position. A vehicle targeted to urbanites, for a competitive $26,000 before incentives, you get a trendy compact vehicle (Kia Soul sized), with the 33kWh battery providing just enough range (251 km or 157 miles NEDC) to cover the needs of the urban jungle.

#3 – BYD Qin PHEV: This is the most common plug-in car in China, with almost 100,000 units registered to date. Thanks to recent changes, BYD’s “Model 3” (0–100 km/h in 5.9s) got its mojo back and is once again a major player, registering 3,339 units last month. With a competitive price ($31,000 before incentives), sales are expected to remain high, as long as BYD manages to make enough of them.

#4 – BYD Song PHEV: The current rising star product from Build Your Dreams (BYD) is the plug-in hybrid version of its Song compact SUV. It had 2,681 registrations in January, a good start of the year, staying above its nemesis, the #5 Roewe eRX5 PHEV. BYD’s “Model Y” won both the Best Selling PHEV and Best Selling Electric SUV trophies last year, but this year, it will have a harder time securing these best seller titles, namely because of…

#5 – SAIC Roewe eRX5 PHEV: … this model. Shanghai Auto has high hopes for its eRX5 twins (BEV and PHEV), and especially for the plug-in hybrid version, having registered 2,217 units last month, earning it its second top 5 position. Will it be able to beat the BYD SUV this year? Despite being beaten on pure specs (60 km of electric range NEDC) compared with the Song (70 km), the Roewe seems to be a more accomplished vehicle, and with time it can win street cred, thus improving sales in the long run.

Outside the top 5, and even in a slow selling month, there are a couple of models beating records, like is the case of the #6 Roewe i6 PHEV — with 2,088 deliveries, it had its best result since it landed 9 months ago.

Another one was the surprising Cadillac CT6 PHEV, a model that so far hadn’t really made an impact in its class. In January, it registered 451 units, shattering its previous record (195 units), managing even to collect its first top 20 presence. That means it outsold even the almighty Tesla Model S in the country (330 estimated deliveries).  It’s not often that you write that Cadillac outsells Tesla…

Two new additions to the top 20 joined the ranking in January, with the promising GAC Trumpchi GE3 jumping to #13, thanks to 536 deliveries ( a new personal best), while the #10 BAIC EX-Series small crossover reminds us that Beijing Auto is not only the EC-Series — there are other nameplates in the stable able to pull top 20 presences.

Looking at the manufacturer ranking, BAIC started the year in the lead, with 25% market share. Last year’s winner, BYD, is not far behind (21%). This was only a first stage of a race that promises to be tough between these two titans, both running hard and fast for the 2018 title.

In third place, we have Shanghai-based Roewe consolidating its bronze medalist status, with 13% share.

Cool New Kids  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F8.gif&hash=c1d98e606d7f558df4040f88e7997b3e11e9448c)

This month, we had a number of new additions, from yet another minivan/MPV out of Dongfeng to the cheap & chic Yudo Pi1 small crossover. My favorite landing this month was the…


(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-18-at-3.06.41-PM.png)

Xiaopeng XPeng X3
— This Tesla-inspired vehicle is the first fruit of an internet-based startup, which has subcontracted the local manufacturer Haima to make the first units of its XPeng SUV. The vehicle combines striking design with some quite impressive stats on the performance side: 0–100 km/h in 5.9 secs and 190 hp max power, most notably. But for a vehicle with premium aspirations, 300 km (188 miles) of range (NEDC) is not really 2018. … Anyway, as with all EV startups, developing the car is important, but it’s not the most crucial thing. It’s no use to have a disruptive model if you can’t really make it in volume, and that’s the major question here: With volume production only scheduled for 2019, will the company survive a sloooow production ramp-up?

Also published on EV Obsession’s Electric Car Sales page.

 https://cleantechnica.com/2018/03/03/china-electric-car-sales-january-baic-ec-series-cadillac-shine/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 10, 2018, 03:22:02 pm
Agelbert NOTE: RE, resident of Anchorage, Alaska, provides a picture of him sitting on his EWZ electric scooter in the following post.

I'm going to invest in Electric Scooter companies, if I can find one that is listed for trading.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185701.png&hash=615e3c1aa9c374cb1eab5bfc1e9494f2cb05e9f7)
This problem is minor and not the fault of the company that some ass hole users leave the Ewz obstructing traffic.


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RE

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/03/09/bird-scooters-santa-monica/ (http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/03/09/bird-scooters-santa-monica/)

Co. Behind ‘Uber Of Scooters’ Meant To Help People Go Green Hits A Bump In The Road In Santa Monica
March 9, 2018 at 10:45 pm
Filed Under:App, Santa Monica, Uber

SANTA MONICA (CBSLA) — A transportation startup whose goal it is to help people go green on a smaller scale has hit a bump in the road.

Bird Rides’ scooter service launched in Santa Monica in September, much to the delight of people like Tyler Habit.

“I actually got rid of my car three months ago,” Habit told CBS2 News.

One of the selling points of the service is that a person can get on the scooter, then get off without having to lock up the device anywhere.

“It’s almost exactly like Uber. They’re all over the city,” said one user.

However, that feature became a liability when the City of Santa Monica filed a criminal case against Bird.

The city said a scooter was left blocking a wheelchair on the sidewalk. Additionally, they can’t be driven on sidewalks though they routinely are, and only one person can ride them at a time — no kid passengers.

“It’s very dangerous, and these are high-speed, serious transportation devices,” said Santa Monica Deputy City Manager Anuj Gupta.

Bird entered a plea deal with the city in February and paid more than $300,000 in fines and restitution.

“We’re definitely learning along the way, and we want to do it better every time,” said Patrick Studener, Vice President of Operations for Bird.

This week, the Santa Monica City Council approved temporary regulations, which would charge companies like Bird for impound fees when their devices are left in obstructive places.

Despite the company’s legal troubles, it won’t dissuade Tyler Habit from using them.

“I don’t miss parking. I don’t pay for parking. I don’t get parking tickets anymore,” said Habit.

People are encouraged to be conscious of where they leave the scooters and are warned to wear helmets on instructions placed on the scooters and in the corresponding app.

Santa Monica plans to put permanent rules in place for the scooters by the end of the year.

Bird scooters are currently located in Santa Monica, Venice, around UCLA and San Diego.

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 12, 2018, 02:18:49 pm
Swedish Copper Mine Converting Monster Trucks To Run On Electricity ⚡   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haleakalasolar.com%2Fimages%2Findex-infobox2.jpg&hash=c49806321315171df0f26c7f0f47adb61cf632eb)

March 12th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

Located far up near the northern tip of Sweden is the Aitik mine, the largest open pit copper mine in the country. There, enormous Caterpillar 795F mining trucks with tires 15 feet tall haul 310 ton loads of rocks up steep inclines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The bottom of the mine is 1,500 feet below the surface of the earth. Combined, a fleet of 30 trucks moves 70 million tons of earth each year. From that total, 97,500 tons of copper are obtained, along with 2.9 tons of gold and 62 tons of silver.

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Caterpillar electric truck  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)  Sweden

The mining trucks are marvels of modern engineering, but they have one drawback. Each one consumes over 100 gallons an hour of diesel fuel, according to a report from TU. To address that issue, Caterpillar is converting some of the trucks to run exclusively on electric power taken from overhead wires. Batteries large enough to supply the enormous amount of power needed would simply be too large and heavy to work on individual trucks, but putting the energy needed into overhead wires solves the problem.


The overhead wiring is being constructed by ABB and Eitech, two companies with lots of experience building electrified railways and tram systems. The work is supported by a grant of $1.2 million from the Swedish Energy Agency. A similar system for trucks carrying cargo from ports to inland distribution terminals has been constructed in Southern California. The Caterpillar 795F mining trucks are already powered by diesel electric powertrains, so converting them to exclusively electric power will be fairly straightforward and Caterpillar has already started on the conversions.

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Initially, the electrified trucks will only be used to haul non-ore bearing rocks to a 200 foot high area a half mile away, but if the system proves reliable and cost effective, it could be added to the road leading from the bottom of the mine. Such equipment has never been used in such harsh winter conditions before, so a “proof of concept” period of time is needed to make sure the trucks won’t break down on the way up or down, which could bring the entire mining operation to a halt.

Each truck will be capable of handling up to 4.75 megawatts of power. With that much energy on tap, they can actually move twice as fast as the diesel electric trucks in use today, which struggle to reach 10 miles per hour on the uphill climb from the bottom. Faster speeds could lead to significantly higher production from the mine, leading to more revenue for the operators.

Economics is the principle reason to make the switch to all electric power  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154) , but eliminating the emissions from 30 diesel powered trucks burning 100 gallons of diesel fuel an hour into the pristine atmosphere near the Arctic Circle is a benefit the entire world can celebrate.

Hat tip to Leif Hansen

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/03/12/swedish-copper-mine-converting-monster-trucks-run-electricity/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/03/12/swedish-copper-mine-converting-monster-trucks-run-electricity/)

Agelbert NOTE: Now even Caterpillar  :o  ;D, a world leader of internal combustion engine powered construction machinery, is joining the EV revolution!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F19.gif&hash=3f9f2fc2285bc756137e21463bc2a4c420b15ac3)
 This is definitely going to give the Fossil Fuel Industry   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2Fwww_MyEmoticons_com__smokelots.gif&hash=094f88de6782c1cd03ed5321b387792046eb3cdd)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F245.gif&hash=67462ab647fbd65cb336e77c93c2601e477da0a9) SERIOUS heartburn. GOOD!  :D

Yes, I'm sure some clever fossil fueler will try to claim the electricity for these trucks will come from fossil fuel run power plants. To that bit of pathetic grasping at fossil fuel polluting status quo straws, all I can say is, you are worthy of pity (as well as polluter's prison! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smiley-lol.com%2Fsmiley%2Fexagerent%2Fpolice%2Fenprison.gif&hash=4912c6e4685052e7a6084b2d6740020437d7dae4) ).  There is AMPLE sunlight available to use solar panels at copper mining sites (said mines are typically in arid areas). AND, to run 24/7, with enough solar energy harvesting during the day, battery storage (or the giant rock piston type storage) would take care of night operations, thereby totally eliminating fossil fuels from the energy demand and supply loop.

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Electric motor power is far superior to iinternal combustion engine power for construction machinery because of the massive amounts of torque required, which the internal combustion engine cannot provide. That is why the monster trucks already were Diesel-Electric, like locomotives. ONLY electric motor power has the TORQUE available to do the super heavy load moving work, PERIOD.

Furthermore, the fuel savings ALONE can offset the investment in solar panels AND the overhead electrical infrastructure providng juice for the Monster Electric Trucks AND the energy storage infrastructure, after which the Kilowatts of electric FUEL is, except for the already proven to be modest Renewable Energy maintenance costs, virtually FREE!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-280917164227.png&hash=67b47a6a2c29f13507ed2ee30cdba12743fb859e) As for the long arctic nights, there is PLENTY of wind renewable energy that can be harvested too.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 12, 2018, 06:54:24 pm
Tesla Model 3 Motor — Everything I’ve Been Able To Learn About It (Welcome To The Machine)🤖🏁✨

March 11th, 2018 by Steve Bakker

SNIPPET:

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Summary

With the breakthrough in reluctance machine design these past few years, we may be witnessing a sea change with regards to the powertrain for the electric vehicle market. Given reports about the performance of the Model 3, the reported jump in miles per kWh that owners are reporting over prior Tesla models, along with our 5 easy puzzle pieces, it’s a reasonable bet that Tesla has perfected the reluctance machine and in doing so has pulled an engineering rabbit out of its hat.

Regardless of the exact motor design, Tesla has clearly hit it out of the park with the Model 3’s powertrain.

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Full VERY informative and educational article:⭐
https://cleantechnica.com/2018/03/11/tesla-model-3-motor-in-depth/


Related Video 🌟:

https://youtu.be/qfmgj8nB3Z0
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 14, 2018, 06:26:40 pm
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March 12th, 2018 by Tina Casey

GM chief Mary Barra delivered a speech on electric vehicles at the CERAweek energy conference, and while she was doing that, CleanTechnica spent some time on the phone with another interesting person at the company, GM’s Manager of Global Waste Reduction John Bradburn. Barra made the case for electric vehicles from a zero emissions standpoint, Bradburn added a layer of zero waste context that fans of the Chevy Bolt and Volt can appreciate.

How Green Is Your Electric Vehicle, Anyways?

CleanTechnica has been sitting up and noticing that some electric vehicle manufacturers are taking sustainability to the next level up from zero-emission driving, by investing in renewable energy, sustainable materials and waste management.

Back in 2015, our sister site Gas2.org noted a Volt electric vehicle battery recycling project aimed at running a data center on wind and solar energy, and that’s just one example of GM’s zero waste mission.

A few years ago, GM summarized its lessons learned and offered a list of best practices in a document titled “The Business Case for Zero Waste.” One item that pops out in terms of reducing carbon emissions is this:

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The corporation’s total elimination of waste is having an immediate impact on carbon dioxide emissions as well. During 2014, more than 10 million metric tons of CO2-equivalent emissions were prevented from entering the atmosphere as a result of its reuse and recycling programs. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311017193926.png&hash=135a7bcd2093b679e425bbd2086adb8ddfd2e7b5)

That waste related emissions angle is an important one for electric vehicle fans. Driving around in a zero-emission vehicle fine as far as that goes, but sustainable mobility goes beyond the tailpipe to include cradle-to-grave considerations. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-040716230142.jpeg&hash=e3e3e3018263d5b26d55382ceaec3f28aac961b9)

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Those sustainability considerations can add an element of long term brand value to the bottom line benefits of zero waste.

Brand value is becoming more important as consumers become more savvy about greenwashing, and look for companies with sustainability programs that really do make a difference.

With that in mind, let’s hear from GM’s John Bradburn (following comments edited for flow and readability):

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At GM, our sustainability goals that reach way beyond just zero waste. Zero waste is a benchmark that people can relate to, but what we want to do it go beyond that.

Traditional recycling is something to aspire to, but when we can see something for what it can become, then we move into new territory and use these programs to benefit society, wildlife, habitat, and challenged communities.
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In other words, GM is zeroing in on reclaiming and re-using, rather than simply throwing more material into the recycling stream. That opens up new opportunities for community engagement and corporate social responsibility. For example, GM is deploying its zero waste strategy to support the community gardening movement in Detroit and other communities. As Bradburn sees it, the company’s support ripples out to embrace a teaching and mentorship role:

I believe that when people touch soil and watch the miracle of growth, and add to the ecosystem, it really does touch people and helps them understand how important the environment is.

One part of the garden program involves repurposing steel shipping baskets  to make raised beds for community gardens. The Chevy Volt also comes directly into play:

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The Volt battery cover is a challenging plastic to recycle, but it can be repurposed. Take a section of the battery cover, flip upside down, put legs on it, and you can create a raised planter box  🌷 🌱 for people who are elderly. It’s big enough for three tomato plants. They have gardened all their lives but now they can’t bend down, so this is perfect for them.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pic4ever.com%2Fimages%2F301.gif&hash=0291ed4abf2d80e420d1aa00d4eb3c5dd6bbfb53)

We also build and distribute these planters 🎍 to physically challenged groups, for the very purpose of being able to garden.

If that is starting to ring some bells, you might be thinking of GM’s bat houses made from Volt battery covers. As Bradford emphasizes, that project is aimed at ecosystem rehabilitation including urban areas (think pest control) as well as suburban and rural habitats.

On Beyond Electric Vehicles

Our conversation included some observations about GM’s recent work in recovering waterborne plastic. Ocean plastic has been a huge issue for years and the media spotlight has recently intensified.

The interesting thing about GM’s interest is that ocean plastic is not generally an issue for the car industry. It’s more of a consumer-end problem. Nevertheless, GM has accumulated considerable expertise in waste recovery, and its involvement in the ocean plastic issue demonstrates how companies can apply their in-house sustainability programs to broader issues.

GM has been working with the nonprofit Living Lands and Waters Group (it also partners with the US Business Council for Sustainable Development) to tackle the river end of the ocean plastic issue, which is a logical place to focus because rivers are the major source of ocean plastic. Bradburn explains:

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We did a zero waste Ohio River demonstration event in Cincinnati last year, in which we collected all of the various materials from the shoreline and recycled them.

Polystyrene foams are a prevalent type of plastic on the shoreline, so one of the interesting projects that came out from that is artificial rocks.

The styrofoam has stays in the river for a long time, and it gets pushed around in the mud. It naturally shaped itself into rocks, so basically what I did was dried and coated them to a material to look more like rocks.

They can be used for interior walls. It’s another example of how we need to look at things not as they are, but for what they can become.

Bradburn concluded with some thoughts on how GM’s zero waste leadership has helped to push waste management out from behind the factory gates to focus on broader sustainability issues — and how that reflects on electric vehicle ownership and intergenerational collaboration, too:

We believe very strongly about community outreach and commitment and the global environment. As a leader part of our job is to mentor others on how these sort of things are possible.

As an environmental professional, when I’m out in the field talking to people, everybody who has our vehicles loves them, they tell me how much they love their electric vehicles. There is a lot of great enthusiasm out there.

It really is going to be an interesting way of life in the future, when we look at all these technologies that are coming at us so fast. I feel strongly that we need to take the experience and wisdom of people who have been around a long time, and who have experienced life for many years, and combine that with the imagination and enthusiasm of our youth.

Circling back around to Barra’s comments last week, the CEO  had some interesting things to say about Bolt’s production numbers and the impact of the federal tax credit. In an interview with CNBC, Barra also emphasized the company’s commitment to an all-electric future with “zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.”  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.haleakalasolar.com%2Fimages%2Findex-infobox2.jpg&hash=c49806321315171df0f26c7f0f47adb61cf632eb)

GM is also upping its interest in autonomous cars and the electric vehicle rental car side of things — like Ford, GM sees the plus side of diversifying outward from of the individual car ownership model to include various forms of car sharing.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/03/12/another-reason-love-bolt-volt-electric-vehicle-ct-exclusive-interview/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/03/12/another-reason-love-bolt-volt-electric-vehicle-ct-exclusive-interview/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 14, 2018, 08:04:15 pm
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Going Green: Norwegian Shipbuilders Turning to Battery Power ⚡ (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)

March 13, 2018 by Mike Schuler

SNIPPET:

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Pictured: The world’s first fully electric , battery-powered car and passenger ferry, Ampere, has been operating in Norway since 2015. Photo courtesy Siemens

By Mikael Holter and Jeremy Hodges (Bloomberg) — Not far from Norway’s North Sea oil rigs, shipbuilders are assembling some of the first ferry boats ever to be powered entirely by batteries.

For years, the yard, nestled against the deep-blue sea waters and snow-clad mountains of the country’s deepest fjord, mostly made fuel-guzzling boats for the oil industry. But orders vanished as crude slumped in recent years. Now, like other Norwegian industries, its future prosperity depends on going green.

“If you look at the next five years, this is what we’ll be doing,” said Erlend Hatleberg, a project manager at Havyard Group ASA, which runs the Sognefjord shipyard that’s switched to specializing in boats with battery technology similar to plug-in cars. “We were in a really deep trough. But activity is back.”

While progress in electrifying the world’s excessively polluting shipping fleets is miles behind advances in automobiles, Europe is making initial strides as Paris Climate Accord goals to cut carbon dioxide emissions loom large. Dozens of battery-powered boats that can move through inland waterways in Norway, Belgium and the Netherlands are about to make their first voyages, including some able to run fully automatically without a crew.

Nowhere is this push more prevalent than Norway, a country where almost all electricity produced is hydropower, the state oil company is expanding into offshore wind farming and people drive more electric cars, per capita, than any country in the world.

Next up, Norway wants two-thirds of all boats carrying both passengers and cars along its jagged and windy Atlantic coastline to be electrified by 2030. Havyard is filling 13 orders for zero-emission ferries received since 2016.

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Havyard Group recently announced it has received an order for seven battery-powered ferries to Fjord1. Image credit: Havyard

Zooming out, though, the progress may be a drop in the bucket. To really slash maritime pollution would require the 50,000 tankers, freighters and carriers traversing the oceans to switch to renewable energy. The largest use diesel engines as big as a four-story house, with emissions comparable to 64,000 passenger cars.

Without big changes, the International Council on Clean Transportation warns sea transport could be responsible for 17 percent of CO2 emissions by 2050, up :P from 2-3 percent now. But shipping was omitted from the Paris deal and battery technologies haven’t evolved enough for long ocean voyages, according to the International Maritime Organization, which is set to reveal in April an initial set of guidelines for cutting greenhouse gases.

Full artcle:

http://gcaptain.com/going-green-norwegian-shipbuilders-turning-to-battery-power/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 15, 2018, 08:56:44 pm
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March 12, 2018

David Herron, Lead Software Engineer at Amzur Technologies (2017-present)

Tesla is no longer called Tesla Motors, and has product lines in solar power and energy storage besides the car products we’re more familiar with.

The company is not a subsidiary of some other conglomerate of something or other. It is a standalone company, built the hard way with investment dollars and employees.

There was a time in 2008–9–10 when Toyota and Daimler both bought chunks of Tesla Motors (as it was called at that time). Tesla Motors was close to the edge of bankruptcy, and needed the investment dollars. Both Toyota and Daimler have since pulled out of Tesla, selling their stakes.

The money Toyota invested into Tesla almost exactly equalled the price Tesla paid to Toyota for the factory in Fremont. Toyota and GM had jointly operated that factory, with GM pulling out during the crash of the auto industry, and Toyota deciding they’d better shutter the plant. Tesla as a result got the factory for a song, and that’s the asset which is most propelling Tesla’s growth.

During that time period, Tesla Motors and Toyota jointly developed the Gen2 Toyota RAV4 EV. When it was unveiled, that car was designed on the outgoing RAV4 platform - meaning that updating the RAV4 EV to the new RAV4 platform would have meant a redesign. Additionally, Toyota announced they’d be selling exactly 2,500 of the RAV4 EV’s, presumably enough to gain CARB ZEV compliance.

For Daimler, Tesla helped the company with development of the B Class Electric and IIRC a version of the Smart ED. Since then Daimler has decided to go their own way rather than rely on Tesla’s technology, and sold out their stake.

Because Tesla relies on investor dollars to keep afloat, its stock ownership is spread among a group of investment houses. Arthur Stepanyan’s answer gives good details on this. The largest shareholder stake is Elon Musk, the CEO.

Arthur Stepanyan, Car fanatic since the age of 8

Tesla is not owned by any major car company. I’m not sure if any car - or auto industry - company owns a bit of Tesla stock, but the major shareholders do not include any such companies. They are as follows, based on available data:

More than 50% of Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares outstanding are held by 13 individuals and three investment firms. Of the 13 individuals, CEO Elon Musk owns 26.5% of the outstanding shares, and the other 12 collectively own 1.2%.

The percentages are based on a share count of 131.42 million shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015, according to the company's definitive proxy statement filed ahead of its May annual stockholders meeting.

That Musk still holds more than a quarter of the company's shares should be no surprise. What may be surprising is the Musk's salary in 2015 was a meager $37,584. Chief Financial Officer Jason Wheeler's salary was almost as low, at $46,154, but Wheeler received nearly $21 million in stock options for the year and Musk received none. Tesla's chief technical officer, Jeffrey Straubel, was paid a salary of $250,560 in 2015 and received no stock awards.

Here's a look at Tesla's top five shareholders.

Elon Musk, founder and CEO, owns 37.19 million shares (26.5% of shares outstanding at the end of December 2015). At Tuesday's closing price, the shares are valued at $8.45 billion.

Tesla's second largest shareholder is FMR LLC, a Fidelity company, which owns 10.2% (13.34 million) of Tesla's outstanding shares. FMR's stake is valued at $3.03 billion. FMR's largest holdings include stakes of nearly $26 billion in both classes of Google stock, $17.4 billion in Facebook stock and nearly $16 billion in Apple stock.

Baillie Gifford & Co. is Tesla's third-largest shareholder, with 10.71 million shares (10.2% of shares outstanding), valued at $2.43 billion. The investment firm is based in the United Kingdom and has its largest holdings in Amazon ($4.85 billion), Baidu ($4.8 billion) and Alibaba ($3.37 billion).

Tesla's fourth-largest stockholder is T. Rowe Price Associates, which holds 7.87 million shares, valued at about $1.79 billion. The investment firm's largest holdings are Amazon ($13.6 billion), Microsoft ($9.23 billion) and Facebook ($7.75 billion).

The fifth largest stockholder is Tesla's chief technical officer, Jeffrey Straubel, who beneficially owns 584,601 shares, valued at $132.82 million

https://www.quora.com/Which-major-car-group-owns-Tesla


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 21, 2018, 02:50:02 pm
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Eventually, Joe Schmo Will Have His Electric Car “Lightbulb Moment”

March 21st, 2018 by Matt Pressman

Originally published on EVANNEX


SNIPPET:

Tesla’s Elon Musk recently said, “If somebody said you’re gonna pour the liquid remains of dinosaurs into your vehicle and burn them in order to move from one place to another, releasing toxic fumes – and by the way, you better not have your car on in a closed room cause you’re gonna die – you’d say, ‘Why are we doing that?’ People drive basically parked in traffic with the air inlet [open] for their cabin right in front of the exhaust pipe of another car. It’s insane. You’re sucking up the toxic gas from the car in front of you.”

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Finkel puts this all in historical perspective; he reminds us. “In the 1880s, the idea of electric street lights seemed absurd. If you had to light the streets, you did it with gas. Gas lamps were a fire hazard, smelled terrible and were barely an improvement on total darkness. Apart from that, they were fine… The problems were obvious; the potential was only visible to those with the courage to look.”

Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/03/21/eventually-joe-schmo-will-electric-car-lightbulb-moment/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/03/21/eventually-joe-schmo-will-electric-car-lightbulb-moment/)

Agelbert COMMENT:

Well said. I would add that insane behavior is conducive to a short life span.

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 (https://influencemap.org/report/Corporate-Carbon-Policy-Footprint-4274a464677481802bd502ffff008d74) It also shows a group of powerful of companies in the tech, consumer goods and utilities sectors increasingly pushing for policy to implement the Paris Agreement." - Dylan Tanner, Executive Director, InfluenceMap

“Lobbying should come under the same scrutiny as any other business activity. If companies 😈 are making a concerted effort to undermine climate policy, they may well be driving a systemic risk that will impact portfolios.” - Alice Garton, Corporate lawyer, ClientEarth

"Corporations can greatly influence what policies are adopted to address climate change. Thus it is important to extend the analysis of corporate behavior beyond its physical emissions. This accounting system clearly shows which corporations are assisting in a transition to a low carbon future, and those that are hindering this effort. Investors concerned about climate change need to take corporate policy actions into account in their investment decisions." - Robert J. Brulle, Professor of Sociology and Environmental Science, Drexel University

https://influencemap.org/report/Corporate-Carbon-Policy-Footprint-4274a464677481802bd502ffff008d74 (https://influencemap.org/report/Corporate-Carbon-Policy-Footprint-4274a464677481802bd502ffff008d74)

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 21, 2018, 08:52:32 pm
EcoWatch

World's First Mass-Market 3D-Printed Electric Car Costs Less Than $10K :o (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-221017161839.png&hash=7d34712243960aa20883775dad728bc2115ed6fe)

The world's first mass-produced 3D-printed electric vehicle could hit the roads by 2019.

https://youtu.be/g4XAy9FIrvk

Italian startup X Electrical Vehicle (XEV) and Shanghai-based Polymaker, a 3D-printing filament manufacturer, are behind the LSEV—a $9,500 two-seater with a top speed of 42 miles per hour and a range of 93 miles.

Except for its windows, tires and chassis, just about every part of the LSEV is made from polyamide, or nylon.

"To me, XEV is the first real mass production project using 3D printing," said Dr. Luo Xiaofan, the co-founder of Polymaker in a clip touting the project. "When I say 'real,' of course there has been other companies using 3D printing for production, but nothing can really compare with XEV in terms of the scale, the size and the intensity."

According to media reports, the car has already received 7,000 pre-orders from the Italian postal service and Arval, a car sharing service owned by BNP Paribas.

If everything actually goes to plan, it's a pretty genius move to combine electric cars with 3D printing—two rapidly booming industries. Experts predict that electric vehicles will make up 35 percent of global new car sales by 2040 and will soon become cheaper than purchasing and running a traditional gas guzzler. The 3D printing market—which is expected to cross $13 billion—could help buoy the EV sector because it offers endless customization options and could drastically cut development and production time and costs.

Case in point, the 950-pound LSEV is made from only 57 parts, whereas a typical car weighs twice as much and has more than 2,000 parts.

"The research and development process of a car model conventionally takes between three to five years, but 3D-printed cars like XEV only take between three months to 12 months," said Luo.

Investment costs were also reduced more than 70 percent in comparison with a conventionally manufactured vehicle, he noted.

China has emerged as a major electric car buyer. In an effort to slash emissions and curtail its notorious pollution problem, the Chinese government offers big subsidies to electric car manufacturers.

Guo Xiaozheng, a senior designer at XEV, told the South China Morning Post that Beijing plans to issue new laws for low-speed electric vehicles by the second half of this year, meaning its cars could become even cheaper in the near future.

"Production costs can be slashed further as volume increases and by 2024, the total costs for our cars will be cut by half," Guo said.

A prototype of the LSEV is currently displayed at Shanghai's China 3D-printing Culture Museum. It will also be exhibited at Auto China 2018 in Beijing next month.

https://www.ecowatch.com/3d-printed-electric-car-2549882492.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 21, 2018, 09:35:42 pm
TruthDig

Why Electric SUVs Will Save America's Car Companies

MAR 19, 2018 JUAN COLE

SNIPPET:

So what Ford execs are telling Forbes is that they know we are in a gasoline price trough right now, and that they know it is highly unlikely to last. Another big run-up of prices is around the corner—more especially since demand from growing economies such as China and India could well grow significantly as people abandon bicycles for motorcycles and automobiles.

When the price of gasoline goes back up, demand for SUVs and Mustangs will plummet, and Ford will be in trouble.

But there is an escape hatch for Ford and other American automobile manufacturers.

The electric SUV?  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

You nailed it.

Renewable electricity is the future, and it is highly deflationary because the fuel is free. Renewables now account for 18% of American electricity generation and for the bulk of *new* installations. In Iowa, wind alone will make 40% of the state’s electricity by 2020.

So as we go, over the next decade and a half, to a grid largely powered by renewables, we will escape the roller coaster ride of oil and gas prices and electricity will get cheaper and more reliable. In fact, some towns in Texas are opting for wind power because the utility can tell you the cost of wind for 25 years out (after installation and maintenance, basically zero). No one can tell you the cost of fossil fuels even 5 years out.

Utilities are waking up to the renewables revolution, which will happen long before anybody expects it, and, as Quartz reports, are now actively promoting the idea of electric vehicles, since EVs will be crucial to their own profit margins. They will have to slightly shift their business model, charging not for the cost of fuel to generate electricity but for the cost of construction, maintenance and distribution of wind and solar facilities. EVs will be what they have going for them with regard to growth. And electric SUVs will be even better for their bottom line.

So, an electric SUV like the 2020 Ford Mach 1 or an electric Mustang won’t be vulnerable to consumer fickleness and Ford can count on steady sales year after year, escaping a major challenge to its business model.

And when the future of multi-billion-dollar American corporations depends on something, they will make it happen. Automobile companies used to do sweetheart deals in back rooms with Big Oil. They were an obstacle to the growth of green energy.

But if Ford switches around and takes a stand that is earth- and climate-friendly, that is a bright ray of hope for the future of the planet.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)


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Full article:

https://www.truthdig.com/articles/why-electric-suvs-will-save-the-american-car-companies-not-china-tariffs/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 30, 2018, 02:04:39 pm
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Best Way To Slash Urban Emissions & Energy Usage? Autonomous Electric Taxis Are The Answer
March 30th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/03/30/best-way-to-slash-urban-emissions-energy-usage-autonomous-electric-taxis-are-the-answer/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 03, 2018, 05:09:11 pm
INSIDEEVs


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April 2, 2018

BY ERIC LOVEDAY

6 Used Plug-In Electric Cars That Spend The Least Days On Dealer Lots

Six out of the 10 used cars that spend the least days on dealer lots are plug-in hybrids or pure electric vehicles, but there are reasons not often explained in connection to this.

Often you’ll see this posted as quickest selling used cars, but “selling” is not always happening here in the traditional sense.

Related – $40,000 Used CPO Model S EVs Overwhelm Tesla’s Pre-Owned Site

The average used car spends (in 2017) 33.4 days on the lot, but the top 10 quickest movers spend “only 70 to 80 percent of that amount of time, ranging from 22.2 to 26.1 days,” according to iSeeCars. The site adds:

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“Six of the top ten are alternative-fuel cars, with three electric cars and three plug-in hybrids.”

That would seem to indicate that used plug-in hybrids and EVs are hugely popular then, right? We’ll explain what’s going on here in a bit, but first ,let’s look at those 6 used plug-ins that are on the top 10 movers list:

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The Tesla Model S, ranked tenth overall, but sixth among plug-ins on the list with an on-the-lot period of 26.1 days. iSeeCars stated:

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“Tesla’s popularity, along with the scarcity of the Model S on the used car market, is probably driving prices up while cars continue to sell quickly.”

Our research indicates this to be accurate. Used Model S sedans are often in short supply and sometimes a substantial price drop for CPO Teslas creates a boom in sales. Who doesn’t want a $120,000 car for $40,000 – $50,000?

 
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5. Ford Fusion Energi

The Fusion Energi spends 26.1 days on the lot, which is the same as the Model S, but it’s a rounded figure, so iSeeCars actually puts it just ahead of the S in terms of days on the lot.

 

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4. Nissan LEAF

The introduction of the new 2018 LEAF means that used older LEAFs have seen their value plummet to an average selling price of $11,703, according to iSeeCars. Without a doubt, this price cut leads to less time on lots and, in fact, at just 25 days, the LEAF moves into #6 overall and fourth among plug-ins.

 
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3. Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid & Prime

This one is a bit of an outlier as it covers two generations of cars, but we read the tea leaves here and can see that the iSeeCars figures apply almost entirely to the older, first-generation Prius plug-in hybrid and not the current Prime.

The on-the-lot days for the Prius Plug-In Hybrid is 24.7 days.

iSeeCars states:

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“Plug-in Hybrids meet the requirements for California’s Green Clean Air Vehicle Decals, which allows drivers to use HOV lanes, and the distribution limit of these stickers was removed last year, possibly increasing the Prius Plug-in Hybrid’s popularity there,” said Ly.”


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2. BMW i3

The BMW i3 ranked second overall and 2nd among plug-ins at 23.2 days on the lot. It’s average selling price of $23,603 is down considerably from last year’s $38,285, owing to the fact that lots of leased i3s are hitting lots now.

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1.Fiat 500e

Topping the overall list and leading the way for plug-in is the Fiat 500e. It spends just 22.2 days on the lots. Its average selling price is crazy low at $9,055, a drop of 40.4 percent from $15,187 last year.

 
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Closing

As we mentioned in the introduction:

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"Six of the top ten are alternative-fuel cars, with three electric cars and three plug-in hybrids.”

“That would seem to indicate that used plug-in hybrids and EVs are hugely popular then, right? We’ll explain what’s going on here in a bit”

First up, the plug-in hybrids. In California, with the green stickers now a thing of the past, these used examples that have that coveted sticker will surely move quickly off lots. Here’s the future green sticker outlook from the State of California:

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“Access to high-occupancy vehicle lanes for vehicles with green and white decals will expire January 1, 2019. Vehicles issued a green or white decal in 2017 or 2018 will be eligible to reapply for a decal in 2019 granting them access to high–occupancy toll lanes until January 1, 2022.”

So, get them while they last. This explains why the i3, Fusion Energi and Prius move quickly, but what about the LEAF and 500e?

Wholesalers for the 500e and super-low prices, which equate to amazing deals for the Nissan LEAF.

This leaves just the Tesla Model S, which largely sells quickly on its own, though those occasional CPO price cuts certainly reduced selling days here and there.

For more on 2017’s quickest selling used cars, see the source link below

Source: iSeeCars

Category: BMW, Fiat, Ford, Lists, Nissan, Tesla, Toyota

Tags: BMW i3, cpo, deals, featured, Fiat 500E, Ford Fusion Energi, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S, toyota prius, used cars


https://insideevs.com/six-fastest-selling-used-plug-electric-cars/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 05, 2018, 05:24:45 pm
How Shenzhen, China, Built The World’s Largest Electric ⚡ Bus Fleet  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)

April 5th, 2018 by World Resources Institute

Originally published on WRI.

By Lu Lu, Lulu Xue and Weimin Zhou

SNIPPET:

Diesel buses—and the choking smog they spew—are a common sight in most cities. But not in Shenzhen, China.(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

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Photo by Lu Lu/WRI China

The southeastern city, which connects Hong Kong to mainland China, announced at the end of last year that all of its 16,359 buses had gone electric. The city’s buses are the world’s first 100% electrified bus fleet, and its largest—bigger than New York’s, Los Angeles’s, New Jersey’s, Chicago’s and Toronto’s electric bus fleets combined.

How the city overcame obstacles like high costs, lack of charging station infrastructure and more provides lessons for other cities looking to electrify their bus lines.

Costs and Benefits of E-Buses

Diesel buses may comprise a small percentage of the vehicles on city roads, but they create an outsized environmental impact. In Shenzhen, diesel buses represent 0.5 percent of a city’s total vehicle fleet, but account for 20 percent of its transport emissions because they operate longer and drive more miles than private cars.

Switching to electric buses thus offers a vital path towards clean air. Cities and states around the world, such as London and California, are pursuing e-buses as a way to meet their air quality goals.

Yet shifting from diesel to e-buses isn’t easy. Electric buses cost 2 to 4 times1 more upfront than conventional diesel buses. They need the infrastructure to support consistent charging. And their batteries need to be replaced at least once during their lifetime, which can be costly. Battery replacement is nearly half of a vehicle’s price.

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Shenzhen: The Making of the World’s Largest E-Bus Fleet

Yet Shenzhen was still able to cost-effectively electrify its buses. Four tactics helped: 💫  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

Read more:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/04/05/how-shenzhen-china-built-the-worlds-largest-electric-bus-fleet/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 05, 2018, 11:21:57 pm
EcoWatch

By  Lorraine Chow

Apr. 04, 2018 02:16PM EST

Costa Rica's New President Vows 'Emancipation' From Dirty Transport  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)

Carlos Alvarado Quesada, the president-elect of Costa Rica, plans to continue the country's extraordinary stewardship of the environment with a pledge to decarbonize its transportation sector.

On Sunday, he promised that one day Costa Rica will "celebrate its emancipation from petrol and diesel in the transportation system, replacing them with clean energy," Climate Change News quoted him saying.

"That transformation would be the 'abolition of the army' of our generation," said Alvarado Quesada, 38, comparing the task to the country's disbanding of military forces in 1948, a point of national pride.

In recent years, Costa Rica has become a global green leader for deriving most of its electricity without using fossil fuels. Last year, the nation of 4.8 million people ran for 300 consecutive days on its renewable energy mix of hydropower, wind and geothermal. That impressive feat bested its 2015 record of 299 days of 100 percent renewable production. It also went 271 days using only renewable energy production in 2016.

Despite a 98 percent renewable power grid, its "Achilles heel" is its gasoline-dependent transportation sector. About half of its climate-changing emissions come from transport.

But the Costa Rican government has been working hard to green its fleet. Earlier this year, President Luis Guillermo Solís signed a law that eliminates sales, customs and circulation taxes for electric vehicles and allows them to use municipal parking facilities free of charge.

"This law will make it possible to transform Costa Rica's vehicle fleet in just a few years, from cars, cargo vehicles, trains and buses, replacing them with 100 percent electric vehicles," the outgoing president said then.

Alvarado Quesada from the ruling Citizen Action Party won more than 60 percent of the vote and will take office on May 8. According to Climate Change News, he campaigned on modernizing and electrifying an old diesel train, promoting research and development in hydrogen and biofuels by transforming the state-owned oil refinery, and banning oil and gas exploration in the country.

https://www.ecowatch.com/costa-rica-renewable-energy-quesada-2556249115.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 07, 2018, 12:32:44 pm
Lightning ⚡ Systems’ Electric Ford Transit Vans Begin Deliveries This Month

April 6th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

Lighting Systems, based in Colorado, has developed a complete battery electric drivetrain for the heavy duty Ford Transit vans. The upfit is offered as part of the Ford Quality Vehicle Modifier program, which keeps the original factory warranty intact for vehicles modified by approved companies like Lightning Systems, XL Hybrids, and Motiv Power Systems. Vans outfitted with the Lightning Systems electric powertrain will come with a 5-year/60,000-mile warranty from the company.

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The company will take the new electric Transit vans on tour this month and deliver the first of them to Halo Event Group, a FedEx Ground contractor in New York City, and XPO Bus Sales in Los Angeles when the tour concludes. CleanTechnica’s Tina Casey is planning to test drive one of the vans in New York City later this month.

“The upcoming road show is a great chance for fleets to experience firsthand how quiet, smooth, and powerful the new LightningElectric is,” said Tim Reeser, chief executive officer for Lightning Systems. “It comes with all the benefits fleets expect from a Ford vehicle — interior comfort, warranty and top-class fit and finish — with the added benefits of a zero emissions electric vehicle like instant acceleration and lower maintenance costs.”

Lightning Systems says its certified upfit contractors can complete the conversion process in a few hours. It is working with Ford to obtain a rolling chassis with no drivetrain installed direct from the factory. Until that happens, the original drivetrain components are being repurposed. The conversion is available for all versions of the Ford Transit 350HD chassis, which is used in many commercial applications that involve passenger and cargo transportation.

The primary benefit for customers is a significant drop in operating and maintenance costs. The Lightning Systems Transit van has been rated at 61 eMPG in city use and 66 eMPG on the highway by the EPA. Transits with conventional powertrains are rated 13 city and 15 highway. In addition, the Lightning Systems Transit is eligible for a variety of federal, states, and local zero emissions incentives that may reduce the acquisition cost by $25,000 or more.

The electric Transit is available with either 50 miles or 100 miles of range. Recharging time is 30 minutes with DC fast-charging equipment and 6 hours with a Level 2 240 volt charger. Payload for the short-range version is 4,000 lbs and 3,000 lbs for the longer range model. Lighting Systems also manufactures hybrid and fuel cell conversions for the Ford Transit van in order to meet the needs of its customers.

“The LightningElectric is the full package,” Reeser added. “Engineering excellence combined with high-quality components validated by years of use in the industry, merged into a first-class, proven platform and supported by the Ford eQVM program and Ford dealer network for service and base-vehicle warranty. Add to this our industry-leading efficiency numbers, with the current government incentives landscape, and it is easy to see why we are already having to add to our production capacity.”


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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/04/06/lightning-systems-electric-ford-transit-vans-begin-deliveries-this-month/

Agelbert NOTE: The comments at Cleantechnica on the above article are first rate! 🌞

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DBC Cookie • 20 hours ago
If electric delivery vans become popular, and I hope they do, night-time demand for electricity will increase. That's exactly the time solar is not producing energy, so even more batteries will be needed. At least with a personal car there is a chance it can be charged at work.


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Dan  DBC Cookie • 20 hours ago
New York just anounced a big off shore wind project. That will help with those night hours.


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Brent Jatko  Dan • 19 hours ago
Offshore wind (as opposed to the hot air coming from the politicians in Trenton) is coming to NJ as well.


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Mazter  DBC Cookie • 10 hours ago
Hydro, wind, bio-energy, CSP (in southern States), PHS.


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Andy • 7 hours ago
The problem with conversions is the suboptimal weight distribution. As can be seen from the diagram, all the additional weight is outside the wheel-base with no weight inside the wheel-base, where the ideal configuration is to have all the additional weight inside the wheel-base. Three dimensionally it also has additional weight above the axles, where the ideal is below, or at least centred on the axles.

Having said that, conversion of these vans might shame Ford into producing purpose built electric vans. In general, conversion is probably a better option than just scrapping what are otherwise desirable vehicles, when goverments begin imposing bans on ICE vehicles, so the existence of experienced conversion companies is a good thing. When i first started looking at getting an EV, 30 years ago, conversions were all i could consider.


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Martin  Andy • 2 hours ago
Well, if the corps will not build EV's, but people want there some, other ones will supply to the market, just look what the German post office did, when they were told an EV van could not be build.


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Steve Hanley  Andy • an hour ago
Good points, Andy. A New Flyer bus with the batteries mounted on the roof rolled over this week. Ruh Roh! I'm thinking of doing a story about that but don't want it to be too snarky.


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freedomev  Andy • 43 minutes ago
It doesn't have to be done that way. Fact is conversions is how a lot of Vans, trucks are going to become EVs.
As battery prices drop, EV motors, controllers already have the parts are low enough to just convert a company's ICE vans, trucks to serial or pure EV drive., not unlike what Workhorse has done for their drives.
Thus save the cost of a new EV van for about $15k as not enough new ones will be available a accounts do the numbers..
This is especially true for those with alum bodied vans which can go for 40-50 yrs and need engine replacing in 5-10 yrs. Thus saving the cost of a new ICE, etc and cutting running costs by 75% help pay for the conversion.


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Andy  freedomev • 11 minutes ago
Yes. The more the merrier.


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bwollsch • 2 hours ago
So we see it is possible to have a Ford electric delivery van. Why does this need to be outsourced to a third party? Why isn't Ford doing this internally now?


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Steve Hanley  bwollsch • an hour ago
Wish we had an answer to that question.


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 14, 2018, 04:25:22 pm
Volkswagen’s 1st Chinese EV — Built With JAC

April 14th, 2018 by Tim Dixon

Originally published on EV Obsession.


Pictures of Volkswagen’s first Chinese electric vehicle built via its joint venture with JAC recently surfaced from patent filings. The vehicle looks very similar to the iEV7S, with some minor cosmetic changes.

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Rumors & Spy Shots 🕵️

The Volkswagen and JAC joint venture should be presenting its 3 models by the end of the quarter, according to Gasgoo, and spy images indicate the first car will be heavily based off of the iEV7S (pictured in the images below).

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It is rumoured that these more affordable electric cars will be sold under the SEAT brand in China, which is supported by the square logo on the battery charge port. Although, other more recent rumors indicate it will be under a new brand, Sol.

The changes can be seen in the front and rear but it’s easy to see the JAC iEV7S under the SEAT styling.

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The choice of building its electric vehicles from an existing lineup is smart, as JAC electric cars are well designed and doing this will drastically cut entry to market time and costs since the factories and suppliers are already working to make the iEV7S and can probably easily migrate based on demand.

The iEV7S costs 119,500 yuan ($19,000) after subsidies. It comes equipped with an electric motor with 116 horsepower / 270 Nm of torque, and it has a stated range of 280 kilometres (174 miles), but that is not a real-world range.

This is a good package for its price. It’s unlikely that Volkswagen will change too much for its own offering. It’s more likely to add features as the product and brand matures.

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My personal experience with the iEV7S and other iEVs makes me confident that this should meet Volkswagen goal — an affordable but well designed EV. Volkswagen’s first Chinese electric vehicle won’t be a Volkswagen-only EV effort, as illustrated well in the fuzzy screenshot of a Chinese Volkswagen site below. It is possible that this is more of a large-scale compliance car effort to avoid problems in the near term with China’s new electric vehicle policy. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

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Volkswagen and JAC have been in the news for their joint venture. In July 2017, Volkswagen and JAC signed an agreement for a new joint venture to build electric cars in China in front of Chancellor Merkel and Premier Li Keqiang in Berlin. In November 2018, Volkswagen and JAC agreed to cooperate more deeply in the development of vehicles, design, product quality, and underlying technology.

What comes next? We don’t know, but we’ll be sure to report on it once we find out.

For updates, follow my Twitter or add me on LinkedIn.

Related: JAC iEV7S Review — Big Step Up From 2017 JAC iEV6S (CleanTechnica Review) (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/11/27/jac-iev7s-review-big-step-2017-jac-iev6s/)

About the Author

🌞 Tim Dixon When not researching the Chinese electric car market, I am teaching in China. My interest in sustainable development started in University and it led me to work with Tesla Europe in the Supercharger team. I'm interested in science fiction, D&D, and travel.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 18, 2018, 01:31:33 pm
Ola To Add 10,000 Electric ⚡ 3-Wheelers To Fleet Over Next 12 Months ✨

April 17th, 2018 by James Ayre

Despite the current and reportedly ongoing problems with its electric vehicle pilot in Nagpur, the India-based on-demand taxi service Ola is now planning to add a further 10,000 electric vehicles — 3-wheelers this time — to its fleet over the next 12 months.

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The deployment will be made with backing from the investment group SoftBank Group, and represent part of the company’s plans to possess an electric vehicle (EV) fleet of at least 1 million by the year 2021.

In the press release on the matter, the firm noted that coordination with various state governments was planned for the deployment (as well as battery and auto manufacturers, of course).

“From cycle rickshaws to ‘shuttles’ and last-mile transport, three-wheelers continue to be a dominant form of daily transit for many people across the nation,” Ola stated. “Building on the pioneering EV pilot by the company in Nagpur, Ola believes electrification can improve outcomes for drivers, customers, and its business model.”

https://youtu.be/CBZex-_SXMs

With regard to the EV pilot project in Nagpur, as we reported previously, a notable portion of the drivers of the EVs in question are apparently looking to return their cars and replace them with petrol/gasoline powered options again, due to overly long waiting times at fast-charging stations. Company reps have commented, though, that lessons have been learned…

“The EV (electric vehicle) program in Nagpur has provided Ola with significant insights into effectively managing vehicles, batteries, and operations,” a statement read. The company is now reportedly working to improve the charging situation.

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Reuters provides more: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is determined to promote electric vehicle use, starting with public transport and taxis, to combat rising pollution, and reduce the nation’s dependence on imported oil. India has also set a target to make all new vehicles electric by 2030.

“Ola, which operates in 110 Indian cities and has over a million driver partners, said the electric 3-wheelers will be introduced in 3 cities but did not name them. Three-wheelers are commonly used, especially in smaller cities, but electric variants were introduced only a couple of years ago.

“Ola did not say which manufacturers would provide the 3-wheelers or whether it would be the company making the purchases or whether the vehicles would be driver-owned. It also did not provide details of when it planned to introduce electric cars.”

Presumably, then, that means that specifics have yet to be firmly decided upon on those counts.

Here’s Ola’s closing paragraph in this week’s press release:

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“Ola is in discussion with several state governments to create an appropriate policy environment to deploy electric three wheelers.  The company is also talking to OEM partners and EV innovators globally to bring vehicles on the road in a planned and phased manner.  With the addition of 10,000 vehicles across three cities this year, Ola is quickly set to become one of the largest EV fleet operators in the world.”

To learn more about the new initiative, go to: mission-electric.in

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/04/17/ola-to-add-10000-electric-3-wheelers-to-fleet-over-next-12-months/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 23, 2018, 04:39:01 pm
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Tesla Model S Crushes Large Luxury Car Competition In USA

April 22nd, 2018 by Zachary Shahan

SNIPPET 1:

In July of 2017, I put together a comparison of Tesla Model S sales and other large luxury car sales in the USA. An update has long been due.

The story was very much the same in the first part of 2018 as it was in the first part of 2017. The Tesla Model S sat comfortably at #1 in this category.

SNIPPET 2:

This isn’t a blip in history. Rather, it’s been the story in the US large luxury car market for years.

Someone new to the topic might wonder why the Model S performs so well and outsells historic giants of the market such as the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series. Each individual buyer is different, but in aggregate, it seems that would be due to the Tesla’s superior performance, advanced tech (esp. Autopilot), smooth and fun electric driving experience, convenient home charging, attractive design, superb safety (top of the market), and zero emissions. However, we don’t have any definitive research on the matter, so we’re left to speculate based on anecdotes and some consumer research.

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Full article with more eye opening graphics:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/04/22/tesla-model-s-crushes-luxury-car-competition-in-usa/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 25, 2018, 07:55:12 pm
Truthdig

APR 23, 2018

Could Saudi Plans Hugely Expand Electric Car Market and Save Tesla? ???

By Juan Cole

SNIPPET:

In March of this year, US plug-in EV sales were up 42% year on year!

EVs don’t rise or fall on Tesla — Nissan and the Chinese brands are arguably way ahead, and the Chevy Bolt is comparable to the Tesla 3. But it is unarguable that a price spike in petroleum would certainly help the company get past its current Tesla 3 production problems by substantially bolstering investor and consumer confidence.

$100 a barrel petroleum would push sales of EVs up by an order of magnitude. And here’s the kicker: higher oil prices in the window of 2018-2024, the last six years when gasoline cars are (on the surface) cheaper to buy, would offset that apparent advantage of internal combustion engines, essentially moving up parity several years if you figure in fuel costs.

Saudi Arabia knows all this. They know that their oil will likely be worthless in as little as 15 years, but that most investors do not realize that the petroluem industry is in a raft about to go over the edge of Niagra Falls. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418195803.png&hash=2ff05bac59ce8d16643fd4159b563943ac729a6f)

Outside the Oil Oligarchy 🐉🦕🦖 that is the United States 🦀, the impact of an oil price run-up could be even more dramatic.

China produced 680,000 EVs last year, with plans to do 2 million/yr in only a couple of years. High gasoline prices will accelerate China’s transition.(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

Likewise, the Indian government desperately wants to get off gasoline and higher oil prices and cheaper EVs will speed that process up. EV sales are expected to see double digit growth in India over the next few years. This is not just a matter of market forces.

China and India together account for 40% of the world population.

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https://www.truthdig.com/articles/could-saudi-plans-hugely-expand-electric-car-market-and-save-tesla/

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Ken Cova

Good article, however the logic that rising oil prices will effect Tesla’s volume does seem to questionable IMO. With a backlog of Model 3 reservations of 400,000+ units you could probably double the price of oil, or even halve the price of oil, and it wouldn’t have much impact on that particular company. Tesla wil be insulated from oil price swings in either direction for the next several years. At least.

Having said that, overall EV sales should eventually get a boost from higher oil prices just as you indicate, but unfortunately even that may be delayed a few extra years because the legacy manufacturers are still dragging their feet when it comes to making EV’s. They all seem to have decided to sacrifice future market share for short-term profits. Again.

Agelbert > Ken Cova

Agreed. There is another factor that is of utmost concern to the fossil fuel industry, though they go out of their way to avoid discussing it in public. That is the FACT that crude oil refining is inelastic in regard to product percentages. IOW you will always get about the same percentage of heavy lubricants, lighter lubricants, fuels from diesel on up to gasoline and then the gases like propane and methane, along with al the poisonous VOCS that go up the smoke stack that the EPA 😈 is trying desperately to ignore.

Pollutants aside for a moment, the crude oil feed stock for plastics, medicines, fertilizers, paints, etc. represents less than 6% worldwide of all crude oil products. THAT is a drop in the bucket and never was, regardless of the lies and propaganda from the fossil fuel industry, a big part of the profit equation. It has ALWAYS been about getting us to BURN FUEL.

Consequently, a vanished market for gasoline and diesel means bankruptcy for the fossil fuel industry. 

Those polluting fuels and gases will always be produced when crude oil is refined. They can't just flush them into rivers like Rockefeller did in Pennsylvania in the 19th century before he created a market for his pollutants by saving Ford from bankruptcy in return for having the Ford carburetors run on gasoline INSTEAD of ethanol (which was the original plan by Ford).

Gasoline is what made Rockefeller rich. Without a market for gasoline or gases, the huge profit from selling them is converted into a massive unavoidable cost of handling over 40% per barrel of refined crude as hazardous waste. ⁉️

The fossil fuel industry CANNOT survive unless it keeps talking us into burning fossil fuels, period. They know that, but they do not want anybody else to know that. 🕵️

The inelastic oil refinery product percentage (i.e. what comes out of those cracking towers after a de-oxygenated barrel of crude [de-oxygenating crude is a massively energy intensive process that they have deliberately left out of ALL the calculations for energy return on energy invested for crude oil]) is the elephant 🐘 in the fossil fuel business model room.

The Fossil Fuel Industry "business model", when all the energy and pollution costs are considered, was always unjustified. They got away with it through massive welfare queen subsidy hand-outs from government while using the air, water and land as pollution dumping areas for over a century. It's time to stop this grand larceny and planet scale pollution.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 29, 2018, 03:16:11 pm
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Tesla’s Moats — Tesla Can Do What Other Car Companies Only Dream About, And Why

April 27th, 2018 by Guest Contributor

Originally posted on Cars With Cords. (https://www.carswithcords.net/2018/03/moats-why-tesla-can-do-what-other-car.html)

By Patrick C

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A moat surrounds a medieval castle to protect from attackers

In modern business parlance, a moat is something that protects a business from competition or gives it an advantage. A moat could be a trade secret, patented product or process, or an asset that represents a significant capital investment. A moat could be a partnership, an exclusive license, a government granted limited-monopoly, or any barrier to a resource or market. The term was popularized by Warren Buffet. He covers moats in his book Buffett Beyond Value and says that he doesn’t invest in businesses unless they have one or more moats; otherwise, it’s a quick race to the bottom.

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“In business, I look for economic castles protected by unbreachable moats.” ~Warren Buffett

This story is about Tesla’s moats, but I don’t mean to imply that Buffett would invest in Tesla. Tesla is far from the value investments of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. Rather, Buffett’s comments are to demonstrate the importance of moats. Morningstar even has a guide called Why Moats Matter. Understanding the moats a business employs is clearly important to understanding the business and its future.

In no particular order, here’s a list of Tesla’s moats: mall stores, direct sales, Supercharger network, brand loyalty, EV mindshare, mission-driven, Tesla Energy, Panasonic partnership, rockstar status CEO, electric motor technology & manufacturing, battery technology & manufacturing, software development, connected cars, AI, talent magnet, fleet learning, SpaceX, vertical integration, over-the-air updates, mobile ranger service, Gigafactory, investor expectations, first mover advantage.

These moats enable Tesla to do things that other automakers cannot even consider. Some of these moats are wider than others. Let’s group them and look at them in more detail. If you know of any Tesla moats missing from the list, let me know below.

Stores & Direct Sales

When you buy a Tesla product, you buy it from, well, Tesla. This might seem like a silly statement, but that is not how most car companies operate. Traditional automakers have dealerships. Dealerships are not owned by the manufacturer, they locally owned businesses. In most states, the automakers are legally forbidden from owning a dealership. Dealerships are middlemen. This means that when you pay for a car, you must pay a price that allows both the manufacturer and the dealership to make a profit on the sale.

Tesla has stores in shopping malls. This allows you see their cars in a familiar and comfortable place. The Tesla employees in the store are not commissioned, salespeople. They are there to answer questions, not to “get you into a deal today”. There is no haggling, the cars have a Hobson’s Choice price; Take it, or leave it. You pay the same price that Elon Musk’s mom would pay, the same price that any Tesla board member would pay. This matches well with the online shopping model that Gen Y and younger are accustom to.

* Moats: Mall stores, direct sales.

Connected Cars & Over-the-Air Updates

All of Tesla’s cars have wireless service. The original cars had 3G, today they have 4G LTE, and when 5G is the standard they’ll come equipped with that (or maybe something better). This connectivity allows the navigation system to have up-to-date maps and real-time traffic. Every smartphone has had this feature for over a decade, but in cars, this is still a rarity. In other cars, maps could be years out date and/or cost hundreds of dollars to update.

The maps and traffic data is nice, but the real advantage of a connected car is software updates. Tesla is constantly improving their software (more on software later) and when they have a new version, you click a couple buttons on the screen, and your car is updated to the latest and greatest. This keeps the ownership experience exciting. You can recapture a bit of the new car smell when a new feature or easter egg is added.

* Moats: Connected cars, OTA updates, refreshed software keeps cars relevant.

No Dealerships

A dealership’s agenda, might not be the same as the manufacturer’s and it is not likely the same as yours.

We just discussed over-the-air updates. These are an example where the dealership might have a different interest than you or the manufacturer. Over-the-air updates are convenient for owners, you just wake up to a vehicle with updated software. Well, dealerships in many states can prevent a manufacturer from implementing this feature in their cars. Why? Because that is considered “servicing the vehicle” and the dealership agreement guarantees that all manufacturer service is contracted to the dealership. The dealerships want you to bring your car in often so they have a chance to upsell you on service or to a newer car. If a manufacturer pushes updates over-the-air, they might find themselves in a lawsuit or two with the dealership associations as Tesla has been, albeit for different reasons.

Dealerships make most of their money from service. Anything that prevents a car from coming into the shop is a missed opportunity for them to profit from the customer. Electric vehicles already require far less maintenance than gas cars, allow wireless software updates too and there is even less of a reason for the car to visit the dealership on a regular basis.

With Tesla owning their own stores and service centers, Tesla is able to set their own direction without a complex web of multi-state dealership agreements. This gives them flexibility and allows them to define the ownership experience for their vehicles.

* Moat: Ownership of customer experience, no margin sharing.

Panasonic Partnership

Tesla and Panasonic are partners in battery and solar technology and manufacturing.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/04/27/teslas-moats-tesla-can-do-what-other-car-companies-only-dream-about-and-why/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 29, 2018, 04:09:36 pm
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April 29th, 2018 by Cynthia Shahan

SNIPPET:

“The Ohio Valley has higher levels of pollution the same places where you have higher levels of mortality.” This relationship holds true all over the world. These health problems are awakening people all over the world, such as Silicon Holler and a group of citizens with resolute energy driving cleantech change in Kentucky.

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I like the personalities in the film. They are focused on bright ideas, pragmatic action, and bright lives. As these “radical cowboys” show, all types of people embrace change. These Kentuckians form one notably eclectic electric group. Here’s more on the organization:

“EVolve KY (a grassroots non-profit group of Kentucky’s electric vehicle owners) is leading the state’s clean transportation revolution by installing fee free community chargers, educating the public in innovative ways, and demonstrating that EVs are fun, economical, and planet-friendly. Meanwhile, from coal museum roofs to former mountaintop removal mining sites, renewables and world-changing battery technology are starting to take off … in coal country! With humor and heart, EVOLVE weaves together inspiring stories of transformative work by passionate people in unlikely places.”

Folks can purchase a DVD documentary from EVolve KY via their website — www.evolveky.org — or can watch it on Vimeo by purchasing it via the button in the top-right corner of the preview above. You can also get information on public screening licenses there if you want to host a screening.

Related Stories:

Tesla Blows Minds Deep In Kentucky (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/09/24/tesla-blows-minds-deep-heart-coal-country-kentucky/)

Kentucky Coal Museum Switches To Solar Power (https://cleantechnica.com/2017/04/10/kentucky-coal-museum-switches-solar-panels/)

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/04/29/can-kentucky-drive-americas-clean-transportation-future/

Agelbert CHUCKLE: It made my day when I saw the Kentucky EV owner say he had a V8 in his car. He opened the hatch and there was a bottle of V8 juice!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 02, 2018, 01:50:52 pm
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April 30th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

Opinions are like noses — everybody has one. An opinion is usually worth precisely what you paid for it — sometimes less. But if your name is Pierre Andurand and you are one of the best known oil hedge fund managers in the world, your opinion may actually be worth listening to. Andurand was one of many commodity fund managers who met with Saudi oil minister Khalid Al-Falih last July as OPEC was considering whether to raise oil production.

oil pricesAndurand tweeted on April 30th that concerns about the impact of electric vehicles on future demand for oil was limiting investment in projects with long lead times. “So paradoxically these peak demand fears might bring the largest supply shock ever,” he wrote. “If oil prices do not rise fast enough, $300 oil in a few years is not impossible.”

That was enough to get the people at Bloomberg interested. They report that many in the oil business believe higher prices might be bad for the world economy but Andurand and Al-Falih disagree. “So no, $100 oil will not kill the economy,” Andurand tweeted. “And we need +$100 oil to encourage enough investments outside of the U.S.”

A spokesperson for Andurand Capital Management declined to discuss the tweets — which have since been deleted — with Bloomberg. But Al-Falih is on record as saying recently that prices could rise above their current level of about $75 a barrel without doing economic damage. “We have seen prices significantly higher in the past, twice as much as where we are today.”

He notes the price of Brent crude rose to $150 a barrel in 2008 without dire consequences [<sarcasm> if you ignore the global economic crisis that followed from the collapse of the banking industry, wiping out trillions of dollars in wealth worldwide </sarcasm>].

Crystal balls are notoriously inaccurate, so Andurand’s warning may be just background noise that can be safely ignored. But we know money is what moves markets. Politicians aren’t having much luck enacting carbon taxes to offset the government benefits fossil fuel companies enjoy, so $300 a barrel oil might actually be a boon to the renewable energy and electric vehicle industries, as people rush to “green” solutions that are cheaper. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

Imagine what fun it would be to see acres of used Stupid Duty pickup trucks for sale on dealer lots as manufacturers race to bring efficient cars back to their showrooms  ;D — the very same efficient cars they are busy running away from today. Some super expensive oil might be the ultimate weapon for “Keep It In The Ground” advocates.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/04/30/electric-car-jitters-may-drive-oil-to-300-a-barrel/

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Andrew Hockings

The higher prices go the faster the take up of EVs.
About £1.22 a litre where I am (UK) so about £5.53 or $7.61 a gallon.
Starting to see an awful lot more EVs on the road now.
Putting prices up will be shooting themselves in the foot.

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Donald Zenga
As oil prices keep rising, people will give up their pickups first and settle for a crossover which is also very functional with lot of interior space.

Then they will start buying affordable hybrids and finally the plugins, only the share of Oil will drop and nothing will happen to World's economy.

^3 

Agelbert > Donald Zenga
Agreed. Also, the entire rationale for having a pickup truck is based on carrying loads of all types conveniently. With a tow trailer the same size as a pickup truck bed, there is zero reason for owning a pickup unless you carry loads every single day. Over 80% (and probably higher than that) of pickup truck owners in the USA DO NOT carry loads more than once a week.

The whole pickup truck fad, endemic to the USA where more pickup trucks are sold than just about any other vehicle 👎, is an unnecessary waste of energy because you are moving extra weight for no other reason than the convenience of an occasional use truck bed. 👎👎

You don't need one unless you carry pickup truck bed sized loads every day as part of your job. 
 
Hey pickup truck owners, get an EV and a tow trailer to carry your loads. It will save you a lot of money 💵 😉 and help clean up the environment too! 😇

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 04, 2018, 01:35:09 pm
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Kia Takes The Wraps Off[color=green] Niro Electric SUV[/color][/size]

May 4th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

The automotive world is crazy for sport utility vehicles. But as of this moment, there are almost no electric SUV offerings available other than the Tesla Model X. Jaguar says its I-Pace electric SUV will be available soon. Porsche is working on a variant of the Mission E called the Cross Turismo. But when it comes to an electric SUV that the average drivers can afford, there just aren’t any outside of China.

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Kia Niro Electric SUV

At the CES 2018 show, Kia showed off a battery-powered concept of the Niro, which is already available as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. Now Kia has released the first official photos of the Niro Electric SUV, which will go on sale in Korea later this year before becoming available in Europe and  North America next year. It will be featured at the Paris auto show this September.


The Kia Niro Electric will offer customers two battery options — a 64 kWh version with 380 kilometers of range and a 32 kWh version with 240 kilometers of range. The smaller battery option will be more affordable and should suit the daily driving needs of most people. Pricing for both versions has not yet been announced.
While the company’s press release goes on at some length about its chunky steel wheels and sporty alloy wheels, the real news for EV aficionados is that the battery used is a lithium polymer unit. Lithium polymer replaces the liquid electrolyte used in conventional lithium ion batteries with a polymer gel. Such batteries typically offer more power per kilogram. While no details about the battery in the Niro Electric are available at this time, the lithium polymer battery used in the Kia Soul Electric is sourced from SK Innovation and has an energy density of 200 watt-hours per kilogram.

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Tesla fans will be happy to see the front end treatment of the Niro Electric looks similar to the clean, modern look pioneered by Tesla. There was a time when the grille was the most important design feature of a car. A few years from now, cars with grilles will start to look a bit odd.

The look of the Niro Electric is a collaboration between the Kia design studio in California and the company’s principal design studio in Namyang, Korea. The finished product is just as appealing as the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the car.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/04/kia-takes-the-wraps-off-niro-electric-suv/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 04, 2018, 02:02:28 pm
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Hamburger Hochbahn Orders 20 Mercedes-Benz Citaro Electric ⚡ Buses

May 4th, 2018 by James Ayre

The Hamburg (Germany) based bus operator Hamburger Hochbahn AG has placed an order for 20 units of the new all-electric Mercedes-Benz Citaro city buses.

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As revealed in a Daimler press release, this firm’s order is expected to be delivered sometime before the end of 2018.

The head of Daimler (Mercedes-Benz) Buses, Till Oberwörder, commented on the news: “The first major order for our fully electrically powered, emission-free Citaro has been received even before the official premiere, demonstrating the confidence transport operators have in our concept for electromobility in urban public transport. With the Citaro, we are bringing a major component on the way to locally emission-free bus traffic to market.”

The comment about the order occurring before the official premier is a reference to the fact that the all-electric version of the Mercedes-Benz Citaro isn’t slated to officially enter production until late 2018.

Here’s more from a press release (via Green Car Congress): “The drive system of the new all-electric Citaro is based on the ZF AVE 130 electric portal axle with electric motors at the wheel hubs, as previously deployed in other variants of the Citaro. Peak motor output is 2 x 125 kW, while torque is 2 x 485 N·m.

“The modular battery packs offer a total capacity of up to 243 kWh. The batteries are cooled to the ideal temperature for maximum charge, maximum usable capacity, and a long service life. The batteries are charged at a connector in the bus depot. After the series start-up of the Citaro, further variants for intermediate charging en route will become available.”

As the model is based closely on the best-selling Mercedes-Benz Citaro, sales should be strong. Notably, Hamburger Hochbahn has itself purchased more than 1,000 Citaro platform buses to date, so this initial order of the electric version should lead to further sales at a later point.

An order of 20 electric buses in Europe or the United States is news worth celebrating. It’s a big order. But as regular readers of CleanTechnica know, it would be a small mound of sand on the beach in the Chinese electric bus market. It’s good to see Daimler getting into a competitive market that Proterra has long been leading in over in the USA and BYD has been leading in globally. However, it’s questionable whether Daimler is actually prepared to compete. Hamburg, as we’ve pointed out, is quite a captive customer for Mercedes-Benz buses. How about São Paulo? London? Tokyo?

Competitiveness in a market like buses generally comes down to a couple of things — economies of scale and better technology. Does Mercedes-Benz have superior technology for electric buses? Does it have greater economies of scale to take advantage of for electric buses?

Year   China Electric Bus Sales
2011           1136
2012           1904
2013           1672
2014        12,760
2015        94,260
2016      115,700
2017        89,546
TOTAL   316,978
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The good thing for Daimler is that many places in Europe would prefer a Mercedes-Benz bus over a Chinese one. That gives it a leg up. The challenge in Europe is that development doesn’t compare to a place like China, so bus fleets aren’t rapidly expanding. New bus orders are primarily to replace buses, and that is only needed to a limited degree in European cities. So, with all of that context in mind, an order for 20 electric buses is a notable success for Daimler — hence the press release.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/04/hamburger-hochbahn-orders-20-mercedes-benz-citaro-electric-buses/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 04, 2018, 09:44:08 pm
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Model 3 at a Tesla Supercharger (Instagram: s3xy.3)

Tesla Model 3 Can Make Almost Any Road Fun (Video)

May 1st, 2018 by Matt Pressman

Originally published on EVANNEX.

SNIPPET:

Looking at the roundup of recent press from the automotive media, it’s clear that the Tesla Model 3 is making an impression. Recently, John Beltz Snyder at Autoblog got his chance to test drive the Model 3 and provide a critique of the much-anticipated car. In short, he calls the Model 3 “a super entertaining daily driver that offers quiet quickness in an efficient, stylish and practical package.”

https://youtu.be/vgH0F0UXwvc

Read more:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/01/tesla-model-3-can-make-almost-any-road-fun-video/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 08, 2018, 08:25:37 pm
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Tony Seba Charts Out The Disruptive Path Forward To EVs & Out Of The I.C.E. Age

May 6th, 2018 by Kyle Field

SNIPPET:

Tony Seba took the stage at rEVolution 2018 in Amsterdam to share a tale of two technological disruptions in cleantech that we are currently living through and a look at the adoption curves that he believes map out the next few years for them. We dive in below the video.

https://youtu.be/ox5LtxqQNHw

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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/06/tony-seba-charts-out-the-disruptive-path-forward-to-evs-and-out-of-the-i-c-e-age/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 16, 2018, 04:58:44 pm
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 Criticize Electric Cars?

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For starters, the “Short Circuit” report was published by the Koch (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013200859.png&hash=a7aaaa9f04c1e3e2c948723b5f8c13fe814dacd4) (and Mercer (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817135149.gif&hash=b4a8748d7cf56a31dd0a6aae5828ed2c1ac2815c), and Big Tobacco (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013201314.png&hash=0715eb72631014310634eb56176ff860c6d542f6)) and Exxon-funded (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817135149.gif&hash=b4a8748d7cf56a31dd0a6aae5828ed2c1ac2815c) Manhattan institute, and authored by Jonathan Lesser  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418193910.gif&hash=633dd399cd6006279afd7efb5ef953673b96bd78), an energy industry consultant with a history 😈 of doing utility and industry bidding and a long track record of anti-climate action writing. With these credentials, it’s not exactly surprising that the report advocates against EV subsidies.

What is surprising is that Politico gave Lesser space to promote the report--without any disclosure of his energy industry 🦖 clients or the Manhattan Institute’s fossil fuel funding. Instead, Lesser’s consultancy is described as “an economic and regulatory consulting firm 😇” (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-280515145049.png&hash=84e87515e750391c1f1bca6d6ae06485972bfa81) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85)  in his Politico byline. This sounds a lot more innocent than the blurb on his LinkedIn profile, which discloses that he provides “services to clients in he [sic] energy industry.”

Lesser’s 👹 full CV provides a little more detail on those energy industry clients 🐉🦕 🦖, which include Shell, Exelon, various state-based gas and utility companies, and the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound, an anti-wind farm group with a Koch brother as its chairman.

As for the report itself, the topline findings are that people buying electric cars instead of new gas powered autos will actually increase particulate matter (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121829.png&hash=035f25ddb6d065f1533ce03c1c07f5fddcbbc83c), sulfur and nitrous oxide pollution (the American Lung Association says otherwise (http://www.lung.org/local-content/california/documents/2016zeroemissions.pdf)), that EVs will only reduce CO2 emissions a little (not true (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/19/electric-car-well-to-wheel-emissions-myth/)), and that subsidies are unfair because only rich people can afford EVs. 

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Please forgive us, then, for not wasting our time and yours by digging into the report to find just where and how Lesser has cooked the books to produce the counterintuitive click-bait headline that EV subsidies are bad. And it beggars belief that anyone would actually believe that the Manhattan Institute 👹, funded by conservative billionaires 🦀💵 🎩, actually cares about economic inequality, given that it 😈 has argued that “there is little evidence we should” even try to reduce economic inequality.

To sum up, this report is written by a man whose career is built on fossil fuel consulting, published by a group built with fossil fuel money, arguing cars that don’t use fossil fuels are bad. For some reason, Politico only thought that third part was relevant for its readers. 

But would you trust the findings of that report Lesser more than all the others showing the opposite?


The Fossil Fuelers 🦖  DID THE Clean Energy  Inventions suppressing, Climate Trashing, human health depleting CRIME,   but since they have ALWAYS BEEN liars and conscience free crooks 🦀, they are trying to AVOID   DOING THE TIME or     PAYING THE FINE!     Don't let them get away with it! Pass it on!   
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 17, 2018, 02:55:40 pm
How does an Electric Car work ? | Tesla Model S

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Electric cars are making big waves in the automobile world. These noise-free, pollution-free and high-performance vehicles are expected to make their I.C. engine counterparts obsolete by 2025. This video will unveil the hidden technologies behind the Tesla Model S, which recently became the world’s fastest accelerating car. We will see how electric cars have achieved superior performance by analyzing the technology behind the induction motor, inverter, lithium ion battery power source, regenerative braking and above all, the synchronized vehicle mechanism, in a logical, step-by-step manner. The working and features of Tesla car is explained here with help of animation.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 17, 2018, 08:45:59 pm
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https://youtu.be/D6pk7oK_adU

Notice that some of this video shows Electric buses being stacked on on top of the other, so it's something that can be used for any sized vehicle, private or public transportation, manually driven or automated.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 18, 2018, 02:47:06 pm
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DAF Trucks Partners With VDL Groep On A Fully Electric Class 8 Truck


May 17th, 2018 by Kyle Field

The competition in electric trucks is quickly heating up as the flood of products developed in response to Tesla’s Semi reveal last year continue to be unveiled. This time, DAF Trucks has revealed its new CF Electric truck that it developed in partnership with VDL Groep.

https://youtu.be/njYfLKY317g

The beautifully normal truck comes with a 100 kilometer range with fast charging that makes it a great option for short haul routes that require fast turnarounds. To that effect, it has been equipped with high power charging capability that allows it to quick charge in just 30 minutes in order to recharge while being loaded or unloaded. A full charge of its 170kWh battery pack takes a bit longer at 1.5 hours, which is still extremely rapid, considering how massive the battery is.

Tasked with propelling the truck down the road is a 210 kW electric motor which runs whisper quiet. The fast charging and silent operation make DAF’s new CF an attractive alternative for operations that need to run 24/7 without the hassle of noisy diesel engines or the emissions they generate.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 28, 2018, 01:46:56 pm
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May 28th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

Tesla: Model 3 Brake Updates, Rocky Mountain Hypermiling, Shanghai Sales Surge

From Tesla Model 3 brake fixes to extreme Tesla Model 3 hypermiling to smashed Tesla sales surge in Shanghai, here’s your Tesla news roundup for the day.

Sharpening the Braking Software

Shortly after Consumer Reports identified an issue with the emergency braking performance of the Model 3, Tesla began sending out over-the-air updates. Elon Musk tweeted on May 26, “Should improve braking distance by ~20 ft for repeated heavy braking events.” In its original testing, Consumer Reports found the Model 3 required as much as 152 feet to stop from 60 mph. Its average for luxury compact cars is 131 feet. If Elon’s tweet is accurate, the braking performance of the Model 3 after the update should be right in line with that average.

Consumer Reports has agreed to retest the car after the company has finished updating all the cars currently on the road. According to Fortune, the braking issue involves the way in which the electric drive motor regenerates electricity when the brakes are applied.

Consumer Reports reported it was unable to recommend the car to consumers because of the braking issue and for other reasons, like excessive wind noise on the highway and an uncomfortable rear seat. It also found the placement of all the controls of the car in the center-mounted touchscreen inconvenient. It remains to be seen whether it will recommend the car even if the brake update solves the emergency braking issue.

In a week in which Musk has adopted an uncharacteristically combative attitude toward journalists, he went out of his way to praise Consumer Reports. “Thanks @ConsumerReports for excellent critical feedback!”

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https://youtu.be/tzmv0ORhXlE

While most Americans were busy pounding down hot dogs to honor veterans on Memorial Day weekend, Sean Mitchell, president of the Denver Tesla Club, and Erik Strait, a Tesla owner and YouTube entrepreneur, spent 32 hours driving around in a circle at speeds between 20 and 35 miles an hour. When their car finally stopped running, it had covered 606.2 miles, which may be a new world record if it is certified by the folks at Guinness.

What does one have to do to become a hypermiling champion? Sit in a car for 32 hours with the windows up and the air conditioner off so the temperature inside the car soars to more than 108°F, then have friends drive alongside to pass you food using a net on a pole. If you want to share in the stultifying boredom these two guys endured, you can feast your eyes on the more than 8 hour long video of their adventure that was uploaded to YouTube. Or you could just load one of those videos of a fire burning in a fireplace that go on interminably and watch it until your eyes fall out of your head.

Oh, one other joy that goes along with such stunts? When it’s over, you can have your car towed because it no longer charges properly.  :D

Shanghai Tesla Store Sells Out

After China’s Customs Tariff Commission announced that import duties on electric cars will be reduced to 15% starting July 1, Tesla went ahead and instructed its stores in China to reduce prices immediately. As a result, the Tesla store in Shanghai sold all 10 Model X SUVs it had in stock in just one day. InsideEVs picked up on a story in Yicai Global about the sales surge.

A sales representative at the Shanghai store told the local press, “The cars available were all imported from the States in April and May this year. After selling all of them, we’ll replenish stock when the new tariffs come in. We were losing out on profit with the lowered price as the cars were imported at the old tariff rate — the Model S 75D was CNY70,000 (USD11,000) cheaper.”

The new prices will apply to all cars imported into China going forward but not to existing orders. Prior to July 1, all  Tesla automobiles are subject to a 25% import duty, so Tesla is effectively subsidizing sales for the next 5 weeks. It is unlikely people with pending orders will be very pleased about such corporate largess unless Tesla decides to compensate them in some way.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/28/tesla-model-3-brake-updates-rocky-mountain-hypermiling-shanghai-sales-surge/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 29, 2018, 08:20:05 pm
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BYD Stands Strong In Response To LA Times 🦖 Criticism — #Pravduh #RealityCheck

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May 29th, 2018 by Kyle Field

SNIPPET:

Quote
BYD President Stella Li reiterated this sentiment in an email to employees in response to the LA Times article, where she called for them to strengthen their resolve in a fight against the dying fossil fuel industry:

“It is also no surprise to me that critics question our ability to deliver on our mission to change the world by creating a complete clean-energy ecosystem that reduces the world’s reliance on petroleum. We are unequivocally the leader of a movement that will reverse centuries of exploitation of our planet.

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A Bright Future 💫

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Ultimately, the near-term critics cannot stop the inevitable tide of renewables and zero-emission transportation solutions. Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimates that 84% of all new buses sold in 2030 will be electric. Silencing this generation of critics will inevitably give way to another and another, but the transition is occurring. …

Over at BYD, they will stay the course, as they have for years, from their early beginnings as a battery company to their position today as a global EV leader. BYD is accustomed to change and marketplace disruption, having moved from its beginnings in  batteries into the general automotive sector and later also solar to fulfill its objective of becoming a new energy company.

“And across the nation, our work moves forward. Yesterday, we signed a contract with the University of Georgia for 21 of our buses. Today, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will receive their first of three buses.

“It is undeniable that electrification is the cornerstone of our future. We’re glad you are here with us working to save our planet for future generations.”    (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)


Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/29/byd-stands-strong-in-response-to-la-times-criticism-pravduh-realitycheck/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 30, 2018, 04:43:31 pm
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May 30th, 2018 by Kyle Field

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter approximately an hour ago that the braking issues identified by Consumer Reports have been addressed by an over-the-air software update. His post shows that he has toned down his responses to the trusted firm, which Tesla butted heads with back in October.

The about-face by Consumer Reports happened in what must be a record, taking just 7 days from a Consumer Reports article detailing such a significant issue to having it resolved by the manufacturer. As we reported earlier, Consumer Reports had issues with the Model 3’s braking capability — it took significantly longer to brake than expected for such a car.

The rapid turnaround speaks to the impressive responsiveness by Tesla when faced with what it deems are real issues, and also to the power of its over-the-air software update capability, which can roll out fixes faster, easier, and more cheaply than automakers have ever done.

Somewhat surprisingly, legacy automobiles have never enjoyed the luxury of over-the-air updates, with even a small firmware flash or navigation update requiring a visit to a local service center and the inevitable service bills that follow. Tesla, on the other hand, just has to kick out a software update and push it out to all affected vehicles, much like a cellphone manufacturer would do.

Elon added more color to the update in a second tweet, noting that the braking and user interface (UI) updates were for all Model 3’s, not just the new ones it was building moving forward. He also noted two hardware updates that Tesla had identified to address other concerns raised by Consumer Reports — a quieter windshield and better suspension that would improve the ride quality. It appears that he implied any Model 3 owner could come in for the upgrades and have them done on the house, but he didn’t explicitly say that and he actually discouraged owners from bothering with these issues if they aren’t “really bothered by them.”

The exchange on Twitter shows just how responsive Tesla can be, but really starts to make one wonder about Elon’s capacity and if Twitter is the most effective use of his time. Maybe a Tesla Twitter team with a more structured approach to handling issues, taking feedback, and responding to criticism would result in a better end product and let Elon get back to what is surely a lengthy list of more pressing issues? Oh well — he’s the one changing the world, who am I to offer solutions?

For sure, Elon will just keep doing what he does.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c) To close out the tweets on such updates (for now, at least), he announced yet another innovative feature that would allow drivers to accelerate the speed at which Tesla’s vehicles improve. He tweeted that drivers could create “bug reports” for Tesla’s vehicles much like they would do for a computer or smartphone app and just using voice commands.

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Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk
 All items below will go to all Model 3s within next few months with V8.2 software. To report a bug or ask for a feature, press voice button, say “bug report” followed by issue description. https://twitter.com/mactechgenius/status/1001867688413544448 …

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 31, 2018, 02:06:14 pm
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Tesla Model 3 Saves Family In Horrific Read-End Collision

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May 31st, 2018 by Steve Hanley

A Seattle family was driving their Tesla Model 3 at 65 mph in the HOV lane on Interstate 90 on May 30 when a Camaro SS slammed into the rear of their car, sending it spinning across four lanes of traffic. It collided with the barrier on the right hand margin of the highway before slewing back across the road and slamming head on into the Jersey barrier. Here’s how the driver, whose screen name on the Tesla Motors Club is anatari, described what happened in a forum post:

Was cruising along the i-90 tunnel in Seattle, WA on mercer island with my wife and 2 kids, when I hear some vehicles approach at high speed from behind. Then suddenly I hear a screeching sound from a car braking hard, and then a car slams into my rear end – hard. I was going 65, so that vehicle must have been going significantly faster. From there I lose control of the car, and the car spins out of control, hitting the freeway divider wall all the way on the other side of the freeway 4 lanes across, and then bouncing back all the way back to the other side of the freeway and hitting that wall before coming to a stop.

Thankfully the Model 3 performed miraculously, crumple zones compressed, airbags deployed, no fire after the accident, and no one in my family seems to be seriously injured.

Still processing what just happened and getting all the facts from the police (there may be a criminal case against the person who hit me), but any tips and things to watch out for as I go through the insurance process?

Another driver, Paul Chang, added that he witnessed the accident, which was caused by the driver of the Camaro SS racing a BMW M3. The Camaro was disabled and came to a stop. The white M3 took off, Chang says. Apparently, the local police are considering criminal charges for the driver of the Camaro — and the BMW pilot, if they can identify him. Good. Both of these bozos deserve serious jail time.

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@Model3Owners
 How tough and safe is the Model 3? Ask this user who walked away from this accident #tesla #model3  https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/my-model-3-got-wrecked-today.116495/ (https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/my-model-3-got-wrecked-today.116495/) …

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The Model 3 did a superlative job of protecting the people inside. Elon Musk likes to brag about how safe the cars his company builds are and it looks like he has good reason to be proud. (Note: We also have an EV safety report coming soon that goes into detail about the safety of electric vehicles — good and bad.)

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/31/tesla-model-3-saves-family-in-horrific-read-end-collision/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/31/tesla-model-3-saves-family-in-horrific-read-end-collision/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 31, 2018, 05:45:12 pm
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ABB to Equip High-Spec Service Operations Vessel for World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311017193926.png&hash=135a7bcd2093b679e425bbd2086adb8ddfd2e7b5)


May 30, 2018 by gCaptain

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ABB technology allowing integration of batteries receives major vote of confidence as Louis Dreyfus Armateurs orders second wind farm service vessel featuring a wide scope of ABB’s solutions.

Press Release (ABB) Maritime transportation group Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) will add a second 83 meter windfarm service operation vessel (SOV) to its fleet, featuring an extensive range of ABB’s technology, with the award-winning power distribution system Onboard DC GridTM at its core. The vessel will support operations at Hornsea Project Two off the UK coast, which, upon completion in 2022, will become the world’s biggest wind farm capable of powering over 1.3 million homes.

ABB’s Onboard DC GridTM enables simple, flexible and functional integration of energy sources, such as batteries and fuel cells, and empowers the efficiencies associated with variable speed generator operation.

In addition to Onboard DC GridTM, the ABB scope of supply includes tunnel thrusters, generators, transformers, batteries, ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS and ABB’s Remote Diagnostics Services. ABB will also provide its Power and Energy Management System (PEMS), which allows battery power to act as backup for running generators, again cutting the need to run spare capacity, and reducing maintenance and fuel consumption in the long-term.

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“LDA is positioning itself at the forefront of the wind farm service sector in vessel performance and efficiency,” says Hervé Lapierre, Head of Newbuilding Department at LDA. “Wind farm service requirements are still evolving, meaning that SOVs built for this market, in addition to being cost-effective, need to also be innovative and flexible.”

Onboard DC GridTM solution enables variable speed technology to dynamically optimize system energy use in line with the load situation, which results in a 20% cut in fuel consumption. Power from the dual batteries on board will be introduced to maximize efficiency, and the energy stored can come from a variety of sources, including renewables. DC distribution also provides a unique platform for digital solutions, so that data from equipment sensors can be transmitted between systems instantaneously, and bridge or shore-based systems can monitor and optimize vessel performance.

“The second order from LDA feels like a validation of the performance, cost efficiency and safety that ABB delivers through its ‘Electric. Digital Connected’ approach,” – says Juha Koskela, Managing Director, ABB Marine & Ports. “We are proud to deliver the technology that enables the use of stored energy for a vessel supporting the renewables industry.”

The vessel, designed by Salt Ship Design, will be built at Turkey’s CEMRE Shipyard. Like its predecessor, ordered in 2017, the second LDA vessel will be on contract with Ørsted A/S, the largest energy company in Denmark.

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As title partner of Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 135,000 employees. www.abb.com

http://gcaptain.com/abb-to-equip-high-spec-service-operations-vessel-for-the-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 01, 2018, 12:08:01 pm
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May 31st, 2018 by Steve Hanley

It started with a simple idea. Deutsche Post, one of the largest global delivery companies, wanted a fleet of electric trucks to lower its carbon foot print. It approached several traditional manufacturers, including Volkswagen, but was rebuffed. So the Deutsche Post board decided to design and build their own using a new subsidiary known as StreetScooter. A factory to build the electric trucks was set up in Aachen, Germany.

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To date, it has produced 6,000 vehicles, all of which are being used by Deutsche Post as part of its delivery fleet, mostly in urban areas. But a funny thing happened along the way. Other companies heard about the electric vans and asked if they could buy some. The demand was so strong, the company has now opened a second factory in Düren. Like the first factory, the new facility will have an annual capacity of 10,000 vehicles.

According to a company press release, Armin Laschet, the Minister President of  the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, told an audience during the opening ceremonies for the new factory, “The StreetScooter is already an unprecedented success story. The fact that Deutsche Post deploys more than 6,000 StreetScooters throughout Germany clearly demonstrates that electro-mobility is, in several areas, already a perfectly viable, everyday transport solution. It is success stories such as these that can make North Rhine-Westphalia a key driver of growth in electro-mobility. StreetScooter in Düren will create up to 250 new jobs here in the Rhine region. This is structural change in action, and it opens up new opportunities for the people of the region.”


Jürgen Gerdes, a member of Deutsche Post’s board of directors added, “E-mobility is on the move. We can see it in growing public interest and increasing third party customer demand for our StreetScooters. The number of StreetScooters used in the business world, in municipalities, and at Deutsche Post is also on the rise in Germany and abroad, and the reason is the same in both arenas — pollution and more pollution in major cities everywhere. That’s why we’re delighted to be able to start production in Düren.”

StreetScooter is building a variety of electric trucks to meet the needs of various customers. Vans come in small, medium, and large sizes. Flat bed bodies are available, some with tilting mechanisms. Refrigerated cargo boxes are on offer as well. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

Organizations that are interested in customized electric vans include municipalities, craft shops, energy suppliers, waste disposal companies, airports, facility management enterprises, and catering companies. “What sets StreetScooter apart in particular is the ability to produce affordable (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5), customized electric ⚡ vehicles for our customers from a variety of industries and countries,” says Achim Kampker, CEO of StreetScooter.

Gerdes tells NASDAQ.com he foresees the possibility that the company may be spun off as a publicly traded entity with its own IPO. “It’s theoretically possible. We’re looking at the next two to three years,” he says.

Hat tip to CleanTechnica reader heinbloed.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/31/streetscooter-opens-second-factory-to-build-electric-trucks/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 02, 2018, 10:16:37 pm
What really, really torques me about vehicles is the FACT that they weigh hundreds of times what they are used to carry. In a sane world, you make vehicle SUPER light with a SUPER small motor so you will SUPER save. But, the women are afraid they will be crushed in their light fragile vehicle by a semi or an SUV or a a big car or whatever. So, they want a strong HEAVY thing that can take a crash. It's like an ARMS RACE! The security obsessed drivers want vehicles that are less and lees energy efficient instead of more.

It gets worse. If you go out there in a motorbike with a light tow trailer or some light Electric Cargo Bike, which can carry as much groceries EASILY as the trunk and back seat of my Camry could, some ass hole who sees you aren't "from here" will deliberately run you off the road "by accident" or, when they are in a good mood, yell some obscenities at you to "Go back where you came from".

Even if you don't have to worry about that prejudice stuff, there are plenty of crazies out there who honestly believe their vehicle is an extention of their personality. So, they have penchant for bullying the small fry light vehicles out there. What a STUPID society! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doomsteaddiner.net%2Fforum%2FSmileys%2Fdd1%2Fcussing.gif&hash=a055451c0bb47a137a9a3cc88ab7e0011bbaa945)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 08, 2018, 07:42:39 pm
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June 6, 2018

By Tom Ewing [Freelance Writer]
         
Late last week, California’s three largest investor owned utilities (IOUs), which provide service to over 30 million people, agreed to a five-year, $738 million plan to invest in transportation electrification. The plan was formally approved in a unanimous vote by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC), the culmination of a process required by California’s 2015 Senate Bill 350, which set a timeline and pathway for transportation electrification to help advance CA’s clean air and greenhouse gas reduction goals. (CA’s smaller IOUs are on a different timeline.)

The IOU’s projects are complex and multilayered, deliberately linking a range of issues, from economic to social, including new rate policies, competition and private-sector opportunities and concerns about environmental justice.

The projects will be built around the following core activities:

֍ San Diego Gas & Electric will implement a $137 million Residential Charging Program. Rebates will help customers install up to 60,000 Level 2 charging stations. SDG&E will complement this with an optional EV-only rate that varies hourly based on day-ahead forecasts of grid conditions.

֍ Pacific Gas & Electric will invest in “Make-Ready” programs (a term primarily referring to distribution infrastructure, e.g., wires/cables/utility poles), spending $22 million for about 234 fast charging stations and $236 million for at least 700 sites supporting electrification for a minimum of 6500 medium or heavy-duty trucks.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

֍ Southern California Edison will install make-ready infrastructure at a minimum of 870 sites to support electrification of at least 8490 medium or heavy-duty vehicles. And, SCE will establish three new commercial “time-of-use” rates.

The $738 million five-year cost includes $29.5 million set aside for program evaluation. Program costs will largely be recovered via customers’ rates. But that doesn’t mean that every ratepayer will be equally affected. For example, electric vehicle (EV) owners (from private autos to transit buses to freight and drayage equipment), obviously, will pay for the power they use and related charging infrastructure, although there are rebates for some of those costs.

The Commission worked to abide by the principle that these rather singularly focused programmatic investments should largely be paid for by those who benefit, i.e., EV owners. However, if investments benefit all ratepayers than Commissioners can judge it fair that everyone chips in.

It’s a difficult balance to advance public policy goals without impacting electric rates. Many TE specialists, however, expect that EVs will benefit the larger, overall electric grid, providing storage, power and stabilization. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

Related: Solar, Batteries, Smart Inverters and EVs To Make Up “Customer Grid” of the Future

Of course, that’s still in the future, making cost allocation now a bit of a gamble; but there’s no progress without risk. Whether the Commission got it right will be closely watched, in California and across the nation.

Commissioner Carla Peterman, who wrote the policy guidance for the IOUs, said that the CPUC’s decision weighed costs and benefits for all rate-payers “and directs significant portions of the utility programs to disadvantaged communities often hit hardest by traffic and air pollution.”

“If we’re successful much of the nation will likely follow California’s lead, and together we will make a difference in the fight against climate change,” she added.

https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2018/06/california-goes-big-on-transportation-electrification-hoping-to-spur-more-ev-adoption.html
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 14, 2018, 12:46:34 pm
2019 Hyundai Ioniq preview

Aaron Cole

Jun 14, 2018

The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq returns this year as an inexpensive alternative for green car shoppers on a budget. 😎

Its lineup has fully matured now; the Ioniq is available as an affordable hybrid, a slightly more expensive plug-in hybrid, or a fully electric model available in limited areas. We say: green, greener, or greenest—no bad pick.

The most notable change for the Ioniq this year is the addition of standard automatic emergency braking on the Hybrid SEL, the bread-and-butter trim level that likely starts at just more than $25,000 (Hyundai hasn't yet announced pricing for the 2019 models). The SEL trim level includes heated front seats, 16-inch wheels, power-adjustable driver's seat, and LED daytime lights.

Value-minded buyers can find nearly as many features for less money, however. Likely starting around $23,000, the base 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Blue is equipped with a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay compatibility, cloth upholstery, a 6-speed automatic transmission, 1.56-kwh lithium-ion battery, and 15-inch wheels. The base Ioniq Blue has the distinction of being the most fuel-efficient car without a plug on sale in the U.S. with a 58 mpg combined rating. Other Ioniq Hybrids are rated at 55 mpg combined due to added weight and different tires.

At the top of the pile is the Ioniq Limited that swaps in leather upholstery, a sunroof, 17-inch wheels, and Hyundai's telematics system for more than $28,000 to start.

A spend-up package is available for SEL and Limited models that upgrades the touchscreen to an 8.0-inch unit with navigation, adds premium audio, wireless cellphone charging, and advanced voice recognition.

Plug-in hybrid and all-electric models are available in base and Limited trim levels. Plug-in hybrids likely will cost nearly $26,000 and electric models ring the bell at just over $30,000 before applicable federal and state incentives are factored in.

The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid swaps out the hybrid's 1.56-kwh battery for a larger 8.9-kwh battery system that delivers an EPA-rated 29 miles of electric range before the 1.6-liter inline-4 internal combustion engine kicks in. It's rated at 52 mpg combined as a hybrid.

The Ioniq Electric is limited in availability—and in other ways. The electric Ioniq only offers 124 miles of range, significantly less than the Bolt EV and the upcoming 2019 Nissan Leaf with a bigger battery. The Ioniq Electric is only available in Southern California too 👎, and a confusing charging reimbursement program was dropped for 2018. That may not matter to seasoned EV owners who are accustomed to off-peak charging or who are familiar with existing charging infrastructure, but the Ioniq Electric is hardly appealing to first-time EV buyers with its limited range and availability.

In any powertrain configuration, the Ioniq's best trait may be its ability to blend in seamlessly to everyday operation. There are no "look at me" styling cues to give away the Ioniq's efficient powertrain, and it's dangerously close to being completely normal.

That also figures into the Ioniq Hybrid's usability. The cargo hold is still 23.5 cubic feet (marginally smaller than a Prius) but its wide opening makes most of that space usable. The Ioniq's touchscreen and infotainment is still one of our faves, made better with smartphone compatibility that new buyers might prefer.

We still think the most likeable part of the Ioniq Hybrid is its low price and three available powertrain configurations that is, so far, unmatched by any of its competitors.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)


HI-RES GALLERY: 2019 Hyundai Ioniq (https://www.greencarreports.com/pictures/1117217_2019-hyundai-ioniq-preview_gallery-1)

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1117217_2019-hyundai-ioniq-preview (https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1117217_2019-hyundai-ioniq-preview)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 14, 2018, 01:54:54 pm
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Oil Producers and Their Governments

June 14, 2018

Off the keyboard of Steve Ludlum

http://www.doomsteaddiner.net/forum/index.php?topic=11192.msg155960#msg155960

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-191017143841.jpeg&hash=21f142befe4ed82f10ef0bdba11c22bbd3051289) While I certainly agree that Oil Producers and the governments they 🐉🦕🦖 have ALWAYS CORRUPTED Their Governments are a pack of profit over planet criminal greedballs doing whatever they can, no matter how environmentally damaging (i.e. STUPID), unprincipled AND ERoEI math challenged, to keep their 😈 UNCOMPETITIVE POLLUTING CRAP PRODUCT in our faces, I have a "renewable energy isn't practical" bone to pick with you.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418201722.png&hash=5299cc10ee42beae76e4d3b7c79dbf5f4c0addac)

Hey Steve, do you STILL think 100% Renewable energy is a "pipe dream", as you tirelessly proclaimed for YEARS on this forum?

It's time for you to APOLOGIZE for pushing the erroneous hypothesis that Renewable Enegy would NEVER be price competitive with fossil fuels.

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Or, just pretend I did not post this and have no "basis" for my "groundless" assertion.
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Easiest Way To Counterattack Russia — Go Electric

June 14th, 2018 by Zachary Shahan

SNIPPET:

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Russia is highly dependent on its oil & gas industry. Its economy is already quite weak and its people suffer under a low quality of life as a result, but it’ll get worse if Russia’s oil & gas business is harmed. And, more importantly for the Russian oligarchs running the show over there, it gets much worse for them if they can’t hoard another billion or 10 from oil & gas sales.

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2018/03/Russia-Oil-Economy.jpg)

Put your own sanctions on Russia, as well as on the sketchy, corrupt, humanity-threatening work of US oil & gas companies, European oil & gas companies, Saudi Arabia, etc.

Lay a smackdown on these anti-social jacktards to the greatest degree you personally can. Go electric. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418201112.png&hash=679f4583d6861313c256e8762c40929af1ac667e)

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Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/14/easiest-way-to-counterattack-russia-go-electric/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/14/easiest-way-to-counterattack-russia-go-electric/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 17, 2018, 03:10:48 pm
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June 16th, 2018 by Zachary Shahan

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2018 Nissan Leaf 🍃 🌟


The new Nissan LEAF doesn’t get a ton of attention or love. It was born in the shadow of the Tesla Model 3, and that’s a big shadow. But it’s a few leaps above the original LEAF, and that model is still the most common plug-in car on the planet as far as I’ve seen.

But the relative lack of hype and PR doesn’t mean the new LEAF isn’t selling. In fact, in Europe, there were more than 37,000 orders in 8 months. Nissan recently highlighted that there’s “one new Nissan LEAF car sold every 10 minutes across Europe.” Furthermore, the 100,000th European Nissan LEAF found its home a couple of weeks ago.

“Globally, over 320,000 Nissan LEAFs have been sold, making it the most sold EV in the world.” That’s impressive, but could the LEAF see that many more in a few years with the 2018 LEAF, 2019 LEAF, and 2020 LEAF? Could the company average 4,000 a month in Europe and another 4,000 a month in the rest of the world? That seems do-able. Could the LEAF average 10,000 sales a month globally, leading to 360,000 sales in 3 years?

I did ask Nissan about its expectations for European, US, and global sales. I’ll update this article when I get a response.

Susana de Mena, of Madrid, the 100,000th buyer of a Nissan LEAF in Europe, said, “I’ve spent two years trying to find an electric car. I knew it would be a Nissan!

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“When I saw there was a brand-new model of the LEAF, there were no doubts in my mind it would be the perfect fit. My husband and I agreed that the quality, price and specification made it second-to-none.

“We are very conscious that we must respect and protect the environment, so we knew we’d want to go 100% electric. On top of this, an electric car lets us get to the very centre of Madrid when ordinary vehicles can sometimes be restricted due to pollution issues.”

Of course, the LEAF benefits from the many, many advantages of electric cars. It also comes in at a more competitive price than most and the new LEAF has a respectable 150 miles (240 km) of range that shouldn’t have trouble getting the job done. It’s also on the top of the line with regards to Nissan tech.

The LEAF is the first European model to offer ProPILOT and ProPILOT Park technologies, which are akin to Tesla’s Autopilot suite of semi-autonomous driving support.

It also had e-Pedal, which appears to be the most advanced regenerative braking setup in a consumer car. With one-pedal driving being one of drivers’ favorite benefits of electric driving, it’s clear that Nissan got the note from early adopters, stepped it up a notch, and is eager to tell the world.

Much more than just a 100% electric vehicle, the LEAF is a whole new driving experience, designed to move people with greater exhilaration, confidence and connection to the world around them. The LEAF is the embodiment of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, helping to pioneer a future which brings together intelligent power, intelligent drive and intelligent integration.”

Gareth Dunsmore, Electric Vehicle Director, Nissan Europe, explained, “For us it’s no surprise that the Nissan LEAF is the world’s best-selling electric vehicle. We have been developing our electric vehicle mass-market offering for longer than any other brand and are proud to bring an affordable, visionary car to customers across Europe. In less than 10 years, we managed to make electric vehicle a mass market reality. This milestone proves once again that our Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision is embraced by our customers who believe in a more confident, more exciting, and more connected future.” Well, what do you expect to hear from Nissan’s top EV guy — self-criticism?

“European Nissan LEAF customers have now driven over 2 billion kilometres and saved over 300,000 tonnes of CO2,” Nissan adds. “They also boast a 92% customer satisfaction rate – more than any other Nissan model.”

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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/16/new-nissan-leaf-is-sold-every-10-minutes-in-europe/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 17, 2018, 03:50:10 pm
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June 16th, 2018 by Zachary Shahan

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2018/03/426224133_The-new-Nissan-LEAF-e1521758895151.jpg)
2018 Nissan Leaf 🍃 🌟


The new Nissan LEAF doesn’t get a ton of attention or love. It was born in the shadow of the Tesla Model 3, and that’s a big shadow. But it’s a few leaps above the original LEAF, and that model is still the most common plug-in car on the planet as far as I’ve seen.

But the relative lack of hype and PR doesn’t mean the new LEAF isn’t selling. In fact, in Europe, there were more than 37,000 orders in 8 months. Nissan recently highlighted that there’s “one new Nissan LEAF car sold every 10 minutes across Europe.” Furthermore, the 100,000th European Nissan LEAF found its home a couple of weeks ago.

“Globally, over 320,000 Nissan LEAFs have been sold, making it the most sold EV in the world.” That’s impressive, but could the LEAF see that many more in a few years with the 2018 LEAF, 2019 LEAF, and 2020 LEAF? Could the company average 4,000 a month in Europe and another 4,000 a month in the rest of the world? That seems do-able. Could the LEAF average 10,000 sales a month globally, leading to 360,000 sales in 3 years?

I did ask Nissan about its expectations for European, US, and global sales. I’ll update this article when I get a response.

Susana de Mena, of Madrid, the 100,000th buyer of a Nissan LEAF in Europe, said, “I’ve spent two years trying to find an electric car. I knew it would be a Nissan!

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2018/06/426227741_Nissan_makes_100_electric_mobility_a_mass_market_reality-e1529003184534.jpg)

“When I saw there was a brand-new model of the LEAF, there were no doubts in my mind it would be the perfect fit. My husband and I agreed that the quality, price and specification made it second-to-none.

“We are very conscious that we must respect and protect the environment, so we knew we’d want to go 100% electric. On top of this, an electric car lets us get to the very centre of Madrid when ordinary vehicles can sometimes be restricted due to pollution issues.”

Of course, the LEAF benefits from the many, many advantages of electric cars. It also comes in at a more competitive price than most and the new LEAF has a respectable 150 miles (240 km) of range that shouldn’t have trouble getting the job done. It’s also on the top of the line with regards to Nissan tech.

The LEAF is the first European model to offer ProPILOT and ProPILOT Park technologies, which are akin to Tesla’s Autopilot suite of semi-autonomous driving support.

It also had e-Pedal, which appears to be the most advanced regenerative braking setup in a consumer car. With one-pedal driving being one of drivers’ favorite benefits of electric driving, it’s clear that Nissan got the note from early adopters, stepped it up a notch, and is eager to tell the world.

Much more than just a 100% electric vehicle, the LEAF is a whole new driving experience, designed to move people with greater exhilaration, confidence and connection to the world around them. The LEAF is the embodiment of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, helping to pioneer a future which brings together intelligent power, intelligent drive and intelligent integration.”

Gareth Dunsmore, Electric Vehicle Director, Nissan Europe, explained, “For us it’s no surprise that the Nissan LEAF is the world’s best-selling electric vehicle. We have been developing our electric vehicle mass-market offering for longer than any other brand and are proud to bring an affordable, visionary car to customers across Europe. In less than 10 years, we managed to make electric vehicle a mass market reality. This milestone proves once again that our Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision is embraced by our customers who believe in a more confident, more exciting, and more connected future.” Well, what do you expect to hear from Nissan’s top EV guy — self-criticism?

“European Nissan LEAF customers have now driven over 2 billion kilometres and saved over 300,000 tonnes of CO2,” Nissan adds. “They also boast a 92% customer satisfaction rate – more than any other Nissan model.”

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2018/06/426227740_Nissan_makes_100_electric_mobility_a_mass_market_reality1-e1529087618985.jpg)

Well, she looks happy already.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/16/new-nissan-leaf-is-sold-every-10-minutes-in-europe/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/16/new-nissan-leaf-is-sold-every-10-minutes-in-europe/)
yup the leaf and the bolt are both eating tesla's lunch. Add on the Volt and BMW's entry the market is growing fast. We have a client who has a bolt and absolutely loves it. We installed a 20 amp plug that runs off their solar and a 40 amp plug off the grid (they are grid zero so they can't sell back. When its sunny they use the auxiliary charger off solar when they plan a road trip they use the grid the night before. So far they have used the grid twice in 3 months. I'm quite proud of that one it was my work around for solar car charging off grid.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 18, 2018, 01:42:13 pm
Tesla Model S Bursts Into Flames 🔥 In West Hollywood — Is That News?

June 18th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

On June 15, Micheal Morris, a television director, was driving his Tesla Model S in West Hollywood, California, when another motorist warned him that smoke was coming from underneath his car. He pulled over and exited the vehicle. His wife, actress Mary McCormack, then took a video of the car as flames burst from underneath. She says the car was being driven normally in traffic and that Autopilot was not involved.

Lieutenant William Nash of the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Department told The Guardian that firefighters were called. They responded to the incident and quickly extinguished the flames. There were no injuries reported. Later, McCormack posted her video to her Twitter account.
 

Mary McCormack

@marycmccormack
 @Tesla This is what happened to my husband and his car today. No accident,out of the blue, in traffic on Santa Monica Blvd.  Thank you to the kind couple who flagged him down and told him to pull over. And thank god my three little girls weren’t in the car with him

11:44 PM - Jun 15, 2018
5,598
4,287 people are talking about this
Twitter Ads info and privacy

Okay, some of you out there are asking, “Why is this news?” Good question. Here’s the answer: This is news because it is on the front page of The Guardian‘s US news feed at 6:30 am on a Sunday morning.

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, in 2015, there were 174,000 gasoline vehicle fires in America. 445 people died as a result of those fires, and 1,550 were injured. My trusty Radio Shack calculator says 174,000 fires translates into 476 per day. Yet none of those made The Guardian‘s news feed as far as we’ve seen. The news is: this fire made the news.

The reason this story made the news is because the media considers Tesla fires of significant interest to the community but ignores fires in conventional cars. Fear is a big motivator of human behavior. If people fear electric cars, they won’t buy them in the quantities needed to drive the EV revolution forward.

Don’t think for a minute traditional car companies 🐉🦕🦖 aren’t loving anything that will slow the progress of that revolution and do whatever they can 👹 to exploit such incidents whenever possible. Those folks buy hundreds of millions of dollars worth of advertising every year. What they say and do matters hugely to the people who receive all that money.

Elon Musk’s empire — and by extension the entire electric car movement — is like an airship kept aloft by the hopes and prayers of the faithful. If all those good feelings were to somehow evaporate, the whole thing could crashing down, and then we could all get back to buying battalions of pickup trucks from General Motors, Ford, and Dodge the way good Americans 🐉🦕🦖😈 are supposed to do. 

One bit of good news is that the fire department in West Hollywood was able to extinguish the blaze in short order without drama. Sometimes battery fires can take a long time to put out. In a statement, Tesla said this was “an extraordinarily unusual occurrence.” The company has begun an investigation.

Battery fires are scary and are one of the reasons why researchers around the world are working feverishly to develop solid-state batteries that will be less likely to overheat and catch fire. Perhaps one day, the news will be that there is no news about battery fires 🔥 or gasoline fires🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 to report.

The video from Mary McCormack is now available on YouTube, where it has garnered this snarky comment — “That car has Tesla’s proprietary flamethrower technology,😈 ” which is pretty darn funny when you think about it. That’s all the exploding battery news for today. We now return you to your regular programming, already in progress.

Editor’s note: I’d also add that this is news because almost everything Tesla does is news. People, and thus media agencies, are obsessed with Tesla. It is a fascinating and important company in many respects. Competitors are bitter about all the frivolous good press Tesla gets, while Elon Musk and Tesla are often upset about frivolous or misguided negative press Tesla gets. The bottom line is that Tesla gets a ton of press, so we can only expect both positive and negative.

Additionally, electric cars are still novel to many people and he market is growing fast. It would be much cooler if the press had the sense to more frequently and intelligently cover the 30 or so benefits of electric cars (https://cleantechnica.com/2016/08/31/30-reasons-next-car-electric/), but hey, unusual fires 🔥 get more clicks 😈. We knew that already.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/18/tesla-model-s-bursts-into-flames-in-la-is-that-news/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 18, 2018, 02:00:45 pm
Tesla Model S Bursts Into Flames 🔥 In West Hollywood — Is That News?

June 18th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

On June 15, Micheal Morris, a television director, was driving his Tesla Model S in West Hollywood, California, when another motorist warned him that smoke was coming from underneath his car. He pulled over and exited the vehicle. His wife, actress Mary McCormack, then took a video of the car as flames burst from underneath. She says the car was being driven normally in traffic and that Autopilot was not involved.

Lieutenant William Nash of the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Department told The Guardian that firefighters were called. They responded to the incident and quickly extinguished the flames. There were no injuries reported. Later, McCormack posted her video to her Twitter account.
 

Mary McCormack

@marycmccormack
 @Tesla This is what happened to my husband and his car today. No accident,out of the blue, in traffic on Santa Monica Blvd.  Thank you to the kind couple who flagged him down and told him to pull over. And thank god my three little girls weren’t in the car with him

11:44 PM - Jun 15, 2018
5,598
4,287 people are talking about this
Twitter Ads info and privacy

Okay, some of you out there are asking, “Why is this news?” Good question. Here’s the answer: This is news because it is on the front page of The Guardian‘s US news feed at 6:30 am on a Sunday morning.

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, in 2015, there were 174,000 gasoline vehicle fires in America. 445 people died as a result of those fires, and 1,550 were injured. My trusty Radio Shack calculator says 174,000 fires translates into 476 per day. Yet none of those made The Guardian‘s news feed as far as we’ve seen. The news is: this fire made the news.

The reason this story made the news is because the media considers Tesla fires of significant interest to the community but ignores fires in conventional cars. Fear is a big motivator of human behavior. If people fear electric cars, they won’t buy them in the quantities needed to drive the EV revolution forward.

Don’t think for a minute traditional car companies 🐉🦕🦖 aren’t loving anything that will slow the progress of that revolution and do whatever they can 👹 to exploit such incidents whenever possible. Those folks buy hundreds of millions of dollars worth of advertising every year. What they say and do matters hugely to the people who receive all that money.

Elon Musk’s empire — and by extension the entire electric car movement — is like an airship kept aloft by the hopes and prayers of the faithful. If all those good feelings were to somehow evaporate, the whole thing could crashing down, and then we could all get back to buying battalions of pickup trucks from General Motors, Ford, and Dodge the way good Americans 🐉🦕🦖😈 are supposed to do. 

One bit of good news is that the fire department in West Hollywood was able to extinguish the blaze in short order without drama. Sometimes battery fires can take a long time to put out. In a statement, Tesla said this was “an extraordinarily unusual occurrence.” The company has begun an investigation.

Battery fires are scary and are one of the reasons why researchers around the world are working feverishly to develop solid-state batteries that will be less likely to overheat and catch fire. Perhaps one day, the news will be that there is no news about battery fires 🔥 or gasoline fires🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 to report.

The video from Mary McCormack is now available on YouTube, where it has garnered this snarky comment — “That car has Tesla’s proprietary flamethrower technology,😈 ” which is pretty darn funny when you think about it. That’s all the exploding battery news for today. We now return you to your regular programming, already in progress.

Editor’s note: I’d also add that this is news because almost everything Tesla does is news. People, and thus media agencies, are obsessed with Tesla. It is a fascinating and important company in many respects. Competitors are bitter about all the frivolous good press Tesla gets, while Elon Musk and Tesla are often upset about frivolous or misguided negative press Tesla gets. The bottom line is that Tesla gets a ton of press, so we can only expect both positive and negative.

Additionally, electric cars are still novel to many people and he market is growing fast. It would be much cooler if the press had the sense to more frequently and intelligently cover the 30 or so benefits of electric cars (https://cleantechnica.com/2016/08/31/30-reasons-next-car-electric/), but hey, unusual fires 🔥 get more clicks 😈. We knew that already.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/18/tesla-model-s-bursts-into-flames-in-la-is-that-news/

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/18/tesla-model-s-bursts-into-flames-in-la-is-that-news/

How soon they forget.

https://youtu.be/gKQ-U-rnLdo

How soon they forget (see: Selective Amnesia Syndrome) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-280515145049.png&hash=84e87515e750391c1f1bca6d6ae06485972bfa81) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85)

Yep. It appears that they have approximately 175,000 (as of 2015) selective amnesia memory problems annually...

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 22, 2018, 07:24:06 pm
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June 22, 2018

#Cars #International #Technology

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

VW invests in re-invention of electric car battery

Germany’s largest carmaker VW has announced that it will invest 100 million US dollars in a US company that specialises in the production of “super batteries,” Hanna Decker writes in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

The company named QuantumScape utilises solid state battery technology, which in about 15 years (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817122018.gif&hash=74d86c1f35e2f61ea38c9bfa392f84a92631b96e) could replace the currently dominant lithium-ion batteries, Decker says.

The energy density of e-car batteries, and therefore also the range of these vehicles, could be doubled with the new technology, said VW research head Axel Heinrich. VW and QuantumScape have agreed to launch serial production of solid state batteries by 2025, Decker adds.

https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany-must-reclaim-climate-pioneer-role-new-env-min/upcoming-battery-improvements-could-signal-leap-forward-e-cars-germany-report

Agelbert NOTE: Excuse me if I appear a bit suspicious about VW's motives. By 2025, any manufacturer that has not transitioned completely to EVs will probably go bankrupt. Putting the pollution issue aside, as if we actually could, the internal combustion engine simply cannot compete with an electric motor and battery pack in efficiency. Once mass production of EVs is routine, the cost cutting benefits of manufacturing vehicles with a small number of moving parts will make EVs so cheap that buying a gas guzzler will be a pollution lover's luxury item. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 22, 2018, 09:20:36 pm
INSIDEEVs

IEA Says Global EV Fleet Will Triple In 2 Years

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JUN 19 2018

BY MARK KANE

The International Energy Agency forecast in its latest Global Electric Vehicles Outlook that the number of plug-in electric cars will triple in the next two years.

More than one million plug-in cars were sold in 2017, so the total global fleet exceeded 3 million (54% up year-over-year).

IEA sees strong policy and falling battery costs as the main forces that drives plug-in sales to new record levels every year.

Read Also – Plug-In Electric Car Sales Hit 1,224,000 in 2017

Depending on the scenario, the number of plug-in cars could reach 125 to 220 million by 2030.

(https://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1111111.png)

he biggest plug-in car market is of course China (580,000 cars in 2017, up 72% year-over-year), but nothing compares to the market share in Nordic countries.

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“Nordic countries remain leaders in market share. Electric cars accounted for 39% of new car sales in Norway, making it the world leader in electric vehicle (EV) market share. In Iceland, new EV sales were 12% of the total while the share reached 6% in Sweden. Germany and Japan also saw strong growth, with sales more than doubling in both countries from their 2016 levels.”

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The number of publicly accessible charging stations worldwide was ~430,000 at the end of 2017, according to the report.


Bloomberg’s review of the report notes four major points:

֍ China will remain biggest market

֍ The oil market finally will start to feel the demand displaced by EVs

֍ Governments will recognize falling taxes from road fuel (up to $42 billion by 2030) although we believe it will be offset by higher taxes and higher price of the vehicles

֍ There will be need to build at least 10 more battery factories, of a gigafactory size, by 2025 to meet the demand of nearly 800 GWh annually.

“Electric mobility is not limited to cars. In 2017, the stock of electric buses rose to 370,000 from 345,000 in 2016, and electric two-wheelers reached 250 million. The electrification of these modes of transport has been driven almost entirely by China, which accounts for more than 99% of both electric bus and two-wheeler stock, though registrations in Europe and India are also growing.

Charging infrastructure is also keeping pace. In 2017, the number of private chargers at homes and workplaces was estimated at almost 3 million worldwide. In addition, there were about 430,000 publicly accessible chargers worldwide in 2017, a quarter of which were fast chargers. Fast chargers are especially important in densely populated cities and serve an essential role in boosting the appeal of EVs by enabling long-distance travel.

The growth of EVs has largely been driven by government policy, including public procurement programmes, financial incentives reducing the cost of purchase of EVs, tightened fuel-economy standards and regulations on the emission of local pollutants, low- and zero-emission vehicle mandates and a variety of local measures, such as restrictions on the circulation of vehicles based on their pollutant emission performances.

The rapid uptake of EVs has also been helped by progress made in recent years to improve the performance and reduce the costs of lithium-ion batteries. However, further battery cost reductions and performance improvements are essential to improve the appeal of EVs. These are achievable with a combination of improved chemistries, increased production scale and battery sizes, according to the report. Further improvements are possible with the transition to technologies beyond lithium-ion.

Innovations in battery chemistry will also be needed to maintain growth as there are supply issues with core elements that make up lithium-ion batteries, such as nickel, lithium and cobalt. The supply of cobalt is particularly subject to risks as almost 60% of the global production of cobalt is currently concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Additionally, the capacity to refine and process raw cobalt is highly concentrated, with China controlling 90% of refining capacity. Even accounting for ongoing developments in battery chemistry, cobalt demand for EVs is expected to be between 10 and 25 times higher than current levels by 2030.

The report notes that ensuring the increased uptake of EVs while meeting social and environmental sustainability goals requires the adoption and enforcement of minimum standards on labour and environmental conditions. The environmental sustainability of batteries also requires the improvement of end-of-life and material recycling processes.

Looking forward, supportive policies and cost reductions are likely to lead to continued significant growth in the EV market. In the IEA’s New Policies Scenario, which takes into account current and planned policies, the number of electric cars is projected to reach 125 million units by 2030. Should policy ambitions rise even further to meet climate goals and other sustainability targets, as in the EV30@30 Scenario, the number of electric cars on the road could be as high as 220 million in 2030.”

https://insideevs.com/iea-says-global-ev-fleet-will-triple-in-2-years/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 22, 2018, 10:32:21 pm
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First Battery-Powered Offshore Supply Vessel in the Gulf of Mexico (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311017193926.png&hash=135a7bcd2093b679e425bbd2086adb8ddfd2e7b5)

June 20, 2018 by gCaptain
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Louisiana-based SEACOR Marine has completed the installation of the first hybrid battery power system on an an offshore support vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.

SEACOR Marine conducted the upgrade of its OSV SEACOR Maya at Bollinger Shipyards in Morgan City, Louisiana.

In March 2018, the company contracted the American Bureau of Shipping to class the SEACOR Maya as the first OSV in the Gulf of Mexico to operate using hybrid power. Following the successful modification to hybrid lithium battery power propulsion and successful sea trials in May, the vessel was issued its Interim Class Certificate from the ABS with additional notation BATTERY-Li, the first ever ABS OSV to have this notation.

SEACOR Maya is currently operated by MexMar, SEACOR Marine’s joint venture in Mexico.

“The successful installation of a hybrid power solution along with the first ever ABS OSV BATTERY-Li notation is a big milestone for our company,” said John Gellert, SEACOR Marine’s Chief Executive Officer. “We have long believed that cutting edge hybrid power technology has the potential to improve vessel efficiency, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions by as much as 20 percent. Early indications from sea trials of SEACOR Maya put us well within reach of this target and validate the success of our investment.”

“The new hybrid lithium battery system will also help us improve safety, drive energy efficiencies and reduce our overall environmental impact. As governments tighten emissions standards, this technology will be a key competitive differentiator, leaving us well placed to take advantage of an upturn in the market,” Gellert added.

SEACOR Marine has also engaged with ABS to provide the additional BATTERY-Li notation on three additional OSVs operated by MexMar, including SEACOR Azteca, SEACOR Warrior, and SEACOR Viking.

The vessels are expected to be upgraded to a similar battery system as SEACOR Maya with the upgrade expected to be completed by September 2018. SEACOR Marine will also install the technology onboard six vessels under construction at COSCO shipyard in Guangdong.

The first two vessels are due for delivery by the end of 2018, with the remaining vessels set for delivery in 2020.

The lithium-ion-based systems for all four vessels, called the Orca Energy Storage Systems, is supplied by Corvus Energy. Kongsberg Maritime designed the supply and integration of the hybrid power into the vessels’ control, power monitoring, and dynamic positioning systems. Corvus and Kongsberg are contracted on all four of vessels operated by MexMar as well.

http://gcaptain.com/first-battery-powered-offshore-supply-vessel-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 24, 2018, 04:05:21 pm
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June 20, 2018 by gCaptain
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Photo: SEACOR Marine

Louisiana-based SEACOR Marine has completed the installation of the first hybrid battery power system on an an offshore support vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.

SEACOR Marine conducted the upgrade of its OSV SEACOR Maya at Bollinger Shipyards in Morgan City, Louisiana.

In March 2018, the company contracted the American Bureau of Shipping to class the SEACOR Maya as the first OSV in the Gulf of Mexico to operate using hybrid power. Following the successful modification to hybrid lithium battery power propulsion and successful sea trials in May, the vessel was issued its Interim Class Certificate from the ABS with additional notation BATTERY-Li, the first ever ABS OSV to have this notation.

SEACOR Maya is currently operated by MexMar, SEACOR Marine’s joint venture in Mexico.

“The successful installation of a hybrid power solution along with the first ever ABS OSV BATTERY-Li notation is a big milestone for our company,” said John Gellert, SEACOR Marine’s Chief Executive Officer. “We have long believed that cutting edge hybrid power technology has the potential to improve vessel efficiency, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions by as much as 20 percent. Early indications from sea trials of SEACOR Maya put us well within reach of this target and validate the success of our investment.”

“The new hybrid lithium battery system will also help us improve safety, drive energy efficiencies and reduce our overall environmental impact. As governments tighten emissions standards, this technology will be a key competitive differentiator, leaving us well placed to take advantage of an upturn in the market,” Gellert added.

SEACOR Marine has also engaged with ABS to provide the additional BATTERY-Li notation on three additional OSVs operated by MexMar, including SEACOR Azteca, SEACOR Warrior, and SEACOR Viking.

The vessels are expected to be upgraded to a similar battery system as SEACOR Maya with the upgrade expected to be completed by September 2018. SEACOR Marine will also install the technology onboard six vessels under construction at COSCO shipyard in Guangdong.

The first two vessels are due for delivery by the end of 2018, with the remaining vessels set for delivery in 2020.

The lithium-ion-based systems for all four vessels, called the Orca Energy Storage Systems, is supplied by Corvus Energy. Kongsberg Maritime designed the supply and integration of the hybrid power into the vessels’ control, power monitoring, and dynamic positioning systems. Corvus and Kongsberg are contracted on all four of vessels operated by MexMar as well.

http://gcaptain.com/first-battery-powered-offshore-supply-vessel-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/ (http://gcaptain.com/first-battery-powered-offshore-supply-vessel-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/)
I don't know if I should cheer or cry... They will produce less emissions but that in turn will help their bottom line making servicing oil rigs in the gulf more profitable...
Ugh!


Well said. It seems the Fossil fuelers everywhere (see Saudis buying lots of solar panels to use solar power to help pump oil out of the ground  :P) see his new "green" technology as a tool to increase their profit over planet bottom line. 😈
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 24, 2018, 05:16:05 pm
It appears that VW/Audi is moving forward with their charging stations placement here in N.A.

That's no small undertaking. Perhaps VW will take over all the stations when the Musk-Mobile hits a brick wall
and closes it's door. I know for damn sure that the Trump regime won't be dole-ing out funds for a bail-out.


We shall see. Hydrogen powered cars are still a luxury vehicle for the rich, as the Tesla Model S (and too many of the Model 3 dual motor models!).

I won't hold my breath waiting for Tesla to crater. That said, the onslaught to ICE car sales coming from SEVERAL BYD cheap and reliable EVs coming to the USA (that Warren Buffet is betting on) will definitely smack Tesla's bottom line too. Musk wants too much money for his EVs. If his profit margin is so thin that he cannot compete with BYD's EVs, never mind the Volt or the Bolt, Tesla will be absorbed by BYD or GM.

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The guy to watch here is Brooks Agnew & his little pick em up.
I haven't looked at his stuff in awhile, have you ?


I am unfamiliar with that name. What's the deal with Brooks Agnew? ???


https://youtu.be/1owzTqOuGsk


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 24, 2018, 05:51:18 pm
https://youtu.be/1owzTqOuGsk


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Can you imagine the nice carbon fiber luv shack you could buck up for the back 2/3rds of this rig.
I haven't seen any new newz on this rig in awhile though.


Brooks puts Musk to shame. If you research his history, he's enroute to inner Earth
by way of the Russian side of the top entrance. It seems that U.S.A. Inc. won't grant him
visa status, hah.... No surprise there.

Az, I am of the studied opinion that the Earth ain't hollow. Sure, one can speculate that there may be a lot of something in the center that has some pockets due to some weird gravitational anomallies that exist at the center of mass that science has not discovered yet, but nuttin'can live below the lithosphere, as far as Im concerned. The rock eating bacteria critters that they have discovered in deep, deep places are still part of the biosphere. Even they cannot live above a certain temperature, which, by the way, gets too high even before the outer reaches of the lithosphere.

The folowing graphic is, IMHO, fairly accurate. Notice how far up the lithosphere is compared to all that matter below it. We've never gotten through it, you know.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/Earth-cutaway-schematic-english.svg)

If that Brooks pickup truck is powered with fork lift Trojan lead acid batteries, as it appears to me, the range is about the length of an average 18 hole golf course. That ain't competition for Musk. It wouldn't look too pretty on a golf course, either. ;)

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 24, 2018, 06:21:59 pm
That was a mule test vehicle.
That is why I brought the company up. I haven't seen any new newz on production or anything.
Usually there's some kind of marketing build up prior to release.


I checked "PhD" Dr. Brooks Agnew out in regard to electric vehicles and ignored the other way out stuff he is into.

Quote
According to some sources he's involved with an alternative fuel company (Green Star USA). In different places he's described as president of two different electric vehicle companies: Global Green Cars, Inc. (although the URL given for that company(http://www.ggci-us.com/ (http://www.ggci-us.com/)) appears to be defunct, and that info may be old), and Vision Motorcars (https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=visionmotorcars&e=com). 

https://www.metabunk.org/debunked-brooks-agnew.t842/ (https://www.metabunk.org/debunked-brooks-agnew.t842/)

Both the electric vehicle company links that he claimed to be president of are kaput. He has no EV product, Az.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 25, 2018, 09:51:34 pm
This is slightly off-topic, but I did want to share that it appears, from what I read, that the Chevy Volt is now approaching the point at which Federal tax credits will be phased out. As you might be aware, the current subsidy for this type of eV will be phased out once GM reaches the milestone of 200,000 total Volts sold since the car debuted.

In fact, this might well be the very last month that Volt buyers will get the full $7500 off their tax bill. It appears that this quarter is the last quarter for the full tax break, and buyers in the 4th quarter 2018 will only get half, and that the subsidy will cease in 2019.


(https://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/federal-credit-phaseout-estimation-chart-v2016-final.png)

Tesla also is about to lose the tax incentive. It looks like Leaf buyers will still get the full benefit until about quarter 1 of 2020.

All the numbers above are estimates, but these sales are being tracked pretty closely by several watchdog groups, and I think the graphic above is  fairly accurate about what to expect.

For this reason, I am considering trading my beloved 2014 Volt for a new one, which would give me enough eV range that I'd probably almost never need to pump gas. The new Volts have a battery-only range of 53 miles. My current Volt is supposed to have 35, but I've found 32 is a more real number. Even with only 32 battery miles, most of my commute to work and back is on battery power.

Yes, I know most electricity comes from fossil fuels. But more than 30% of our local power comes from some type of renewable, and it is possible to actually get all your power from renewable sources here now if you are willing to pay an extra premium for it. I just learned about this option, but I think that's right.


Yep. Thanks for the graphic.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) I expect all those incentives to be gone this year for the Leaf too. People will rush to buy Leaf EVs when they are the only ones left with the incentive. After that, the only prayer EVs have in Trumpland is if BYD booster Warren Buffet can jam a bunch of Chinese EVs down Trumpy's throat. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-221017161839.png&hash=7d34712243960aa20883775dad728bc2115ed6fe)


Otherwise, all the stops are coming out to strangle EVs in the USA on behalf of the unavoidable gasolene product of refinery output. It's about preventing fossil fueler bankruptcies National Security, of course. :evil4:

Looking on the "bright side", I suppose then I might even be able to afford to buy a used "no longer made" Model 3 (after Tesla goes bankrupt and is absorbed by GM  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013201314.png&hash=0715eb72631014310634eb56176ff860c6d542f6))  or maybe a used Leaf nobody wants as everyone rushes back to gas guzzling pickup truck heaven. USA! USA!
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 26, 2018, 05:24:32 pm
This is slightly off-topic, but I did want to share that it appears, from what I read, that the Chevy Volt is now approaching the point at which Federal tax credits will be phased out. As you might be aware, the current subsidy for this type of eV will be phased out once GM reaches the milestone of 200,000 total Volts sold since the car debuted.

In fact, this might well be the very last month that Volt buyers will get the full $7500 off their tax bill. It appears that this quarter is the last quarter for the full tax break, and buyers in the 4th quarter 2018 will only get half, and that the subsidy will cease in 2019.


(https://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/federal-credit-phaseout-estimation-chart-v2016-final.png)

Tesla also is about to lose the tax incentive. It looks like Leaf buyers will still get the full benefit until about quarter 1 of 2020.

All the numbers above are estimates, but these sales are being tracked pretty closely by several watchdog groups, and I think the graphic above is  fairly accurate about what to expect.

For this reason, I am considering trading my beloved 2014 Volt for a new one, which would give me enough eV range that I'd probably almost never need to pump gas. The new Volts have a battery-only range of 53 miles. My current Volt is supposed to have 35, but I've found 32 is a more real number. Even with only 32 battery miles, most of my commute to work and back is on battery power.

Yes, I know most electricity comes from fossil fuels. But more than 30% of our local power comes from some type of renewable, and it is possible to actually get all your power from renewable sources here now if you are willing to pay an extra premium for it. I just learned about this option, but I think that's right.


Yep. Thanks for the graphic.  :emthup: I expect all those incentives to be gone this year for the Leaf too. People will rush to buy Leaf EVs when they are the only ones left with the incentive. After that, the only prayer EVs have in Trumpland is if BYD booster Warren Buffet can jam a bunch of Chinese EVs down Trumpy's throat. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-221017161839.png&hash=7d34712243960aa20883775dad728bc2115ed6fe)


Otherwise, all the stops are coming out to strangle EVs in the USA on behalf of the unavoidable gasolene product of refinery output. It's about preventing fossil fueler bankruptcies National Security, of course. :evil4:

Looking on the "bright side", I suppose then I might even be able to afford to buy a used "no longer made" Model 3 (after Tesla goes bankrupt and is absorbed by GM  :evil4:)  or maybe a used Leaf nobody wants as everyone rushes back to gas guzzling pickup truck heaven. USA! USA!

I expect the newer Leafs to be the kind of car that people hang onto for a long time. I wouldn't be surprised to see a well cared for Leaf outlast a FF car by 3X or 4X in terms of miles and/or years of service, given the superior design. I'd love to have one, or a Bolt even, but the Volt meets my needs here in Texas better.

My wife's brother has had the Leaf for a year or more now, I guess, and seems happy with his choice. But he never needs to take road trips. He drives to the airport and gets on a plane for work travel, just like most tech-y people these days, seems like.  He flies to some other city for work, and often only comes home on weekends. His company does databases for governments and non-profits, mainly, from what I understand.


True, EVs are computers on wheels, not so much cars. So, of course, driving them for 500,000 miles or more is logical and expected. All you do is basically change the battery pack avery 150,000 miles or so, depending on the manufacturer. The smart people will hang on to them, unless Trumpy makes it illegal to own one or taxes the living daylights out of owners because they "ain't payin' gasoline tax fer da roads". The Koch crooks are out to destroy EVs. It is prudent to take that threat seriously.

We'll see what happens. With the Trump Fascist pro-fossil fuel Supreme Court out to make "legal" just about any part of Trump's hate filled agenda like the racist travel ban on Moslems, I don't hold out much hope for the progress of clean energy or EVs in the immediate future in this country.

Check out the 'Peak oil ain't there' (so to speak  ;D) thread I started, where Palloy is out to GIT me. I've got some interesting news for him to try to dance around today.  ;)

You two are great debaters, but I wish you could keep it a little friendlier.

I know. "Do as I say, not as I do".

I know he can be difficult, but he is a good contributor to our forum.

I don't really want to strike him. I'm all talk. (Well, not always, but most of the time. :) )


I agree Palloy is a smart cookie. I disagree he is a good debater. He is always looking for some thread derailing excuse to get off the issue he is being querried about. That's a fallacious debating technique. He reminds me a lot of Ashivin, who whould immediatly accuse sombody of "projection" when that somebody exposed his morally bankrupt sophistry.

I will agree with you, however, that the Palloy versus Agelbert shouting match gentlemanly debate attracts lots of beady bubbles. This forum likes that, even if I'll probably die of heart failure in the course of these "debates". It's a tough world. ;D
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 27, 2018, 08:49:05 pm
Climate Nexus Energy Desk

June 27, 2018

A stream of electric vehicles from luxury carmakers will start hitting the market this summer

While Tesla has been the dominant premium electric brand over the past five years, traditional automakers such as BMW, Porsche, and Audi are all about to launch their own version of a high-end EV.

Strict emissions standards which are increasing the cost to develop conventional vehicles is helping drive the trend, as well as plans in China and other European countries to ban traditional gas and diesel vehicles.

“People who buy luxury vehicles have one thing in common — they don’t want to be left behind,” said Scott Keough, the head of Audi of America. (Wall Street Journal $ (https://www.wsj.com/articles/start-your-engines-the-second-wave-of-luxury-electric-cars-1529675976))
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 28, 2018, 05:55:16 pm
Volvo Says XC40 SUV Will Be Its First All-Electric Car

June 27th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

It wasn’t really a secret, but now it’s official. The Volvo XC40 SUV will be the company’s first all-electric car, signaling a transition to more electric cars in the near future. According to Autocar, Volvo design chief Thomas Ingenlath told the press on June 20 during the reveal of his company’s new S60 sedan, “It’s not a secret any more that the first full electric Volvo is on its way with the XC40 coming. It will arrive very soon after the Polestar 2. That is the first to come that’s not exotic. We’ll start with XC40 and then on it will come step after step into our model range. The next car will be the next generation XC90.”

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2018/04/227626_New_Volvo_XC40_T5_plug-in_hybrid.jpg)
Volvo XC40 electric SUV

It should be noted that the S60 will be manufactured exclusively in Volvo’s first US factory in Charleston, South Carolina. The next generation XC90 will also be manufactured there beginning in 2021. “That will be the master plan of how electrification will come to the Volvo product range,” Ingenlath said. “We will not establish products beside our hybrids, we will introduce electrification as a powertrain variant within the existing portfolio. You could say that is different to a lot of the mass-production brands. But I have a hard time to understand how their plan will work in the long run.

“Electrification is the future of the automotive industry, so how do you handle that as soon as you come to the majority of electric cars? How do you handle it in your portfolio? I think it’s much more natural to say it’s a powertrain variant that over time will take up the majority of the sold vehicles.” His remarks are clearly aimed at Volkswagen, which will sell its electric cars under the I.D. brand, and Mercedes Benz, which has established a new EQ brand for its electric models. BMW started out by creating its “i” division for the i3 and i8, but has now changed course and brands its electrified cars with labels that require the entire trunk lid to spell out in full.

Volvo says every car in its product lineup will be fitted with an electric motor from 2019 forward. In many cases, that could mean a hybrid or plug-in hybrid variant being sold alongside all-electric models. For instance, the XC40 will be available as a plug-in hybrid as well as a battery electric car. The XC40 chassis was designed specifically to accept a variety of powertrains. The XC40 will be manufactured in China for markets around the world.

Volvo has incorporated Polestar, which began as an independent tuning firm, into its corporate structure and will use it to develop future EVs. It expects 50% of its cars to be fully electric by 2025. “We definitely don’t want to bring something that we’ve so successfully just launched like an XC40 to an end just because combustion engines will disappear,” he said. “To look at new formats, new body styles and non-traditional elements, we founded Polestar to take care of that end of the scope. We developed that strategy: full electrification of the Volvo range, making it a natural part of the offer, and at the same time developing new, unconventional elements in the Polestar brand.”

Interesting times ahead for the Chinese-owned Swedish brand, which like many other manufacturers is trying to find its way forward as the electric car revolution evolves. 💫  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)


https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/27/volvo-says-xc40-suv-will-be-its-first-all-electric-car/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/06/27/volvo-says-xc40-suv-will-be-its-first-all-electric-car/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 28, 2018, 06:40:01 pm
New government in Italy plans 1 million electric cars by 2022, could cost $10B

 Eric C. Evarts

Jun 27, 2018

2017 Fiat 500e2017 Fiat 500e (graphic at article link)

Italy has been an electric-car backwater in Europe, but a new populist government has dramatic plans to change that. 👀

According to a Bloomberg report, the new Five Star government elected in March is calling for incentives to put 1 million electric cars on Italy's roads by 2022.

Last year, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association showed only 2,600 electric cars were sold in Italy, along with other 2,200 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The country has fewer than 5,000 electric cars registered today, Bloomberg estimates. That number puts it last among 16 large Western European countries.

CHECK OUT: Rome joins European ban-diesel bandwagon after German court ruling

Selling 1 million electric cars would transform Italy into the No. 1 market for electric cars in Europe and require government incentives larger than those in Norway, currently Europe's clear leader in electric car sales. Between tax breaks, exemptions from tolls, free parking and more, Norway's incentives are estimated at $10,400 per electric car, according to Bloomberg.

To sell 1 million electric cars could cost Italy $10 billion in incentives, according to Italian auto industry analyst Promotor research institute.

In March elections, the internet-based, anti-establishment Five Star party, founded less than 10 years ago, got the most votes. To reach a governing majority, the party is forming a coalition with the rival League. The million-car goal, first articulated as part of 31-year-old Five Star party leader Luigi Di Maio's campaign, is part of a draft document forming the coalition.

The governing contract calls for a reduction in gasoline and diesel cars through a cash-for-clunkers program, according to Bloomberg.

A government spokesman confirmed the goal to Bloomberg but would not comment on the cost.

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Few Italian automakers build electric cars and Sergio Marchionne, CEO of the country's largest automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has expressed skepticism of electric cars and said the company loses $14,000 on every Fiat 500e it builds.

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1117453_new-government-in-italy-plans-1-million-electric-cars-by-2022-could-cost-10b
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 28, 2018, 07:35:31 pm
INSIDEEVs

JUN 27 2018

BY ERIC LOVEDAY

Tesla Model 3 Is Now Ranked Among Top 100 Selling Cars In U.S. 👀

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The Tesla Model 3 logged its first sales back in July 2017, but production was very low up until the end of 2017.


Now it’s 2018 and it’s a whole new ballgame for the Model 3. 🧐


In the first 5 months of 2018, Model 3 sales progressively shot upwards, starting with 1,875 sold in January and closing out May with an impressive 6,250 sold. The results for June will be posted on July 3rd here.

Tallied up for the year, Model 3 sales through the end of May total 18,305 units, which isn’t a whole heck of a lot compared to say sales of the Ford F-150 (#1 on the list at 371,934 sold YTD through the end of May), but it is enough to put the Model 3 in the lead among plug-in electric cars by a margin of more than 6,000 units.

More surprisingly though, the Model 3 is now the only plug-in electric car on the Top 100 sales list for the first 5 months of 2018.

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Yes, it checks in with the last slot on the list, but we all know Model 3 sales are trending upwards quickly, while most of the vehicles slightly ahead of it on this Top 100 list are actually on the decline.

Surely in a few more months the Model 3 will be further up the list and it should remain in the Top 100 for the foreseeable future, since some hundreds of thousands of orders still have to be fulfilled.

Interestingly, there are several German vehicles just above the Model 3 for sales. Those will surely fall victim to Tesla’s rising sales in the coming months.

Lest we forget about the upcoming Tesla Model Y. Musk predicts it will be a higher volume car than the Model 3, so soon there should be at least two Teslas among the Top 100 ranks.

For a look at the entire Top 100 sales list, follow the source link below.

Hat tip to Jiří!

Source: Focus2Move

Categories: Sales, Tesla

Tags: featured, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model 3 sales, top 100

https://insideevs.com/tesla-model-3-slides-into-top-100-selling-cars-in-u-s/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 03, 2018, 09:39:22 pm
BYD Lands Its Largest Order To Date In The Americas With 100 ⚡ Bus Deal in Santiago, Chile
July 3rd, 2018 by Kyle Field

China-based new energy company and electric vehicle titan BYD has inked its largest bus deal in its history in the Americas with a new deal for 100 fully electric BYD buses in Santiago, Chile. The new buses will go into operation in November of this year, when BYD hands them over to transit operator Transantiago.

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BYD and partner ENEL have been piloting two fully electric ⚡ buses in the city since November of last year as city officials looked to determine the future technology for Santiago’s arterial bus routes. BYD and ENEL signed a strategic partnership in 2016 that looks to stack ENEL’s expertise in infrastructure and electric vehicle charging on top of BYD’s decades of experience in stationary energy storage and electric vehicles in a move that said ‘together, we are stronger.’

The new buses will be operated by transit operator Metbus in the Transantiago public transportation system on some of Santiago’s busiest routes. As with all BYD buses, these will be start with a foundation of BYD’s lithium ferro phosphate battery technology on which local transit options and regulatory requirements for the Chilean market will be added.

“Operating a BYD pure electric ⚡ bus is equivalent to reducing carbon emissions from 33 cars,” BYD Chile spokesperson Tamara Berríos said. “In addition, BYD pure electric buses are safe, quiet and can reduce operating costs by as much as 70 percent. Moreover, a BYD pure electric bus only requires 70 Chilean Pesos to run per kilometer, compared to 350 Chilean Pesos per kilometer for internal combustion engine buses. We believe that we can deliver on both quality and safety.”

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Electrification of transit buses in Chile has been driven by local advocates of vehicle electrification on the Metbus team as well as a nationwide desire to eliminate the need to import fuel. Chile’s Minister of Energy, Andrés Rebolledo, explained at the commissioning of the first two electric buses that, “the entry of these first two electric buses are great news for a country like Chile, since the transport sector represents one third of the energy consumption, and it imports practically all the fuel used for transportation.”

The new deal in Chile comes as the next in a long line of big deals BYD has landed in South America including a SkyRail line in the Brazilian city of Salvador and a deal for 200 BYD ⚡ garbage trucks also in Brazil that build on BYD’s expansion into the region with the electric bus factory in opened in Ecuador last year, among others.

The push into developing markets demonstrate just how competitive electric vehicles can be on a purely financial basis, without even taking into account the noise and emissions benefits they also bring to the table. On top of that, replacing diesel transit buses with fully electric ⚡ buses is a way for cities to clean up the air in urban areas which results in a healthier population over the long haul.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)


Source: BYD | Automotive World

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/07/03/byd-lands-its-largest-order-to-date-in-the-americas-with-100-bus-deal-in-santiago-chile/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 05, 2018, 05:03:37 pm
A Sinister Cellar 😈 👹 💵 🎩 Of The TSLA Short Story?

July 5th, 2018 by Guest Contributor

Originally published on EVANNEX.

by Charles Morris

The ongoing onslaught of anti-Tesla articles in the press surely stems from many sources, and yes, some of these are doubtless legitimate journalists who are simply describing the situation as they see it. However, it’s widely believed that much of the mud, especially the (seemingly hourly) articles that focus on financial and stock-market topics, originates with short sellers who stand to gain serious money if TSLA stock falls.

That’s obviously the belief of Elon Musk, who alternates between taunting the short sellers and vilifying them — he has a personal grudge against those who would sabotage his altruistic mission for financial gain. But are the short sellers really the ones stirring up all the FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt)? A recent series of posts by Tesla Motors Club member jesselivenomore presents compelling evidence that the shorts are following a tried-and-true playbook that they’ve used to attack other companies in the past.

Jesse relays the story (originally chronicled in The Divide by Matt Taibbi) of Canadian insurance company Fairfax Financial, which was listed on the NYSE in 2002. Jim Chanos, an investor well known in financial circles for exposing Enron, decided to bet against Fairfax. “Chanos evangelized his belief in Fairfax’s shortcomings, and by the end of 2002 a slew of other hedge fund titans followed suit,” jesselivenomore writes. In 2003, a report from investment bank Morgan Keegan asserted that Fairfax was insolvent, and the stock plummeted by 25% the next day.

“Extraordinarily, this report was written by a rookie analyst, John Gwynn, who just came from Trinity, one of the hedge funds who made a huge bet against Fairfax,” writes Jesse. “The collective hedge funds may have initially genuinely believed that Fairfax was corrupt or incompetent, but their even stronger belief was that enough bad press and market momentum would crater the firm. Chanos’s own words: ‘With a financial services company like Fairfax, it can all be self-fulfilling. If the market finally decides the glass isn’t half full anymore, the trouble starts… you can see the stock go into a waterfall.’” In this case, the waterfall didn’t flow. Questions surfaced about the accuracy of the Morgan Keegan report, and Fairfax shortly released a positive financial report that propelled the stock back up.

Over the next three years, Fairfax was dogged by accusations of fraud sent to rating agencies, regulators, and business partners. According to jesselivenomore, “Nearly all of these troubles could be traced back to Spyro Contogouris, a man hired by [Chanos and his allies] to ‘bring down Fairfax.’ Contogouris’s strategy would be to sink Fairfax by ‘closing access to the capital markets’ — cutting off its access to funding by undermining its reputation.”

By late July in 2006, Fairfax began to circle the drain — the stock price plummeted as rating agencies, the SEC, and even the FBI were knocking at the door. Rather than accept its fate, Fairfax filed a lawsuit, and this ultimately saved the firm, according to Jesse. “The detailed response about all the allegations spooked short investors who [had] jumped on the bandwagon with Chanos and the rest. According to discovery materials, some of these investors were all but assured that Fairfax was about to be busted by authorities at any moment and was sure to go out of business. So when Fairfax was gearing up for a long legal battle instead of just rolling over, it didn’t seem to be the behavior of a guilty company. The short sellers began to cover.”

And where are they now? During its near-death experience in 2006, Fairfax’s share price reached a low of $100. On June 15, 2018, the stock closed at an all-time high of $775.

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Author Matt Taibbi chronicled how Fairfax tangled with short sellers in his book, The Divide (Image: Penguin Random House)

A few years later, it seems that Chanos and colleagues employed the same strategy against SolarCity. SolarCity’s original business model didn’t involve manufacturing solar panels — rather, it created a leasing model that made it feasible for homeowners to install solar systems. In essence, it was a financial company: as Jesse puts it, “an arbitrage firm that profited from the difference between their borrow rate and their leasing rate to their customers.”

It wasn’t hard to spin an arcane financial narrative that made this sound like a Ponzi scheme, or “a subprime lender.” When Chanos announced his short position in August 2015, his thesis was that SolarCity’s customers could stop paying their bills at any moment, as Jesse explains. “This [ignored] the fact that SolarCity customers had an average FICO score of 750, compared to below 620 to be considered subprime. Not to mention [that] defaulting on payments to SolarCity would make no financial sense, because reverting back to your utility would cost more.”

SolarCity and the entire solar industry did have real problems at the time, including uncertainty about demand, and about the renewal of the Federal Investment Tax Credit. Jesse concedes that SCTY stock would have gone down with or without short sellers. “But what Chanos was doing was exactly what he described in his own words about Fairfax — he was taking advantage of a bad situation, and using fear to create a ‘crisis of confidence.’”

Following the Fairfax playbook, Gordon Johnson, a solar analyst at Axiom Capital, initiated coverage of SolarCity with a Sell rating, and went on to publish a steady stream of pessimistic reports. When SolarCity became part of Tesla, Johnson shifted his bearish gaze thither. According to Jesse, Johnson’s TSLA price target of $99 is the lowest on the Street, and he is “constantly” on CNBC, repeating the popular (and demonstrably false) thesis that Tesla loses money on every car it sells.

According to Jesse, the same “bad actors” who tried to take down Fairfax and SolarCity are now targeting Tesla. He doesn’t object to short selling in principle, but believes that there is something more sinister at work here: ordinarily, speculators take short positions because they legitimately believe a company is in trouble. However, Jesse believes that most of the 40 million shares, or over $12 billion, currently betting against Tesla are controlled by raiders who are out to bring the company down by stirring up FUD and triggering a self-reinforcing downward spiral.

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Lyndon Rive and Elon Musk discussing SolarCity (Image: The Drive)

Jesse makes his case with detailed play-by-plays of some of Tesla’s major stock moves over the past few years. The financially inclined can read his posts in their entirety, but to summarize, he points out that, whereas, logically, short interest should increase when the stock is high, this has not in fact been the case. Major spikes in short interest have coincided with specific events, including the SCTY acquisition, suggesting that there were coordinated attacks.

Predatory short sellers target financial and insurance companies, because they depend on the capital markets. Because Tesla is investing so much cash in future prospects — more than it can replenish from sales of Models S and X — it has become much like a financial company, and is vulnerable to short sellers and market sentiment (and market sentiment caused by short sellers). In Jesse’s view, the greatest threat to Tesla is not the legacy automakers or delays in Model 3 production. “It is the massive amount of capital betting against him steered by bad actors with malicious intent and an incriminating history.”

However, there’s a way out. If Tesla can start generating profit and positive cash flow, it will be able to finance its operations through earnings, and will be much less beholden to capital markets. “The way to break from the short sellers’ influence is by becoming self-sustaining,” writes Jesse. “When you no longer need to sell stock to survive, you don’t care how high or low your stock goes. When you no longer need to raise debt to survive, you don’t care which agencies short sellers can manipulate.”

This could be the reason that Tesla seems to have made achieving profitability a priority. Recent moves such as laying off large numbers of non-production employees and requiring Musk’s personal approval for major capital investments are aimed not just at stanching the flow of red ink, but at turning it black. “If Tesla becomes self-sustaining, the shorts would lose their effect and therefore lose their purpose. It is my hope that once this happens, the short interest will disperse and Tesla would be free from these attacks.”

Even if this comes to pass, Tesla will still need massive amounts of capital for the foreseeable future — 10 Gigafactories, the Semi, the Roadster and Model Y aren’t likely to be financed from earnings alone. “The difference is [that] when you are a self-sustaining company, you can raise capital on your own terms.”

Tesla is no ordinary company. Its mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and transportation, and there are plenty of extremely powerful players who don’t want that to happen. However the battle with the short sellers plays out, Tesla’s history will continue to be one of struggle against long odds.

Source: TMC’s @jesselivenomore via The Divide by Matt Taibbi

Related Stories:

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Tesla Cash Burn or Bonfire of the Analysts? — Tesla Bankwuptcy Explained, Part 3

Tesla Bankwuptcy — Final Chapter, 14.5

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/07/05/a-sinister-cellar-of-the-tsla-short-story/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 08, 2018, 02:30:04 pm
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July 8th, 2018 by Matt Pressman

Originally published on EVANNEX.

Wall Street is obsessed with Tesla Model 3 production numbers. To some degree, this is understandable. But, according to one disruptive Wall Street analyst, Tesla’s production numbers don’t accurately reflect the bigger picture for Elon Musk.


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Tesla’s Model 3 (Image: Tesla)

When you pull back the lens a bit, it appears the vast majority of those covering Tesla [NASDAQ: TSLA] on Wall Street are missing the forest for the trees. Pierre Ferragu, at New Street Research, explains (via Markets Insider), “You have this army of analysts today who are speculating about whether Tesla [is] producing 500 or 700 cars per day today, but honestly who cares?”

Ferragu elaborates, “The production rate is increasing. If they are at 500, they’re going to get to 10,000 [per week] maybe at the end of next year. And if they are at 700, maybe [they] are going to get to 10,000 in the middle of next year. But on the enterprise value [for] Tesla, whether they are at 10,000 [per week] now or in six months, what is the difference on valuation? It’s nothing.”

Perhaps CEO Elon Musk is playing the long game. Ferragu argues, “You have to move on and look at what matters… [Elon Musk] tells the company and he tells the public: ‘We are going to ramp Model 3 in nine months.’ He actually knows that the probability they fail is very high, but he wants everybody to shoot for that.”

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Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk (Instagram: thaddeus_ces)

Analysts (mistakenly) take Musk’s word at face value. Ferragu contends, “Sell-side analysts who don’t know the guy, who don’t understand the technology, who don’t understand what it is like to work at Tesla — they translate his ‘shot for the moon’ as ‘they missed it.’ Instead of translating it as ‘they started,’ they translate that into ‘they failed,’ which is a massive mistake. It’s just a wrong way of translating Elon Musk.”

An over-obsession with production stats could prove myopic. Other factors might foreshadow the future more accurately — e.g. Tesla’s competitive advantage, market share Tesla steals from legacy automakers, and how those companies respond.” Ferragu says, “For all these questions there is no research. That’s where I can make a difference.”

So should analysts ignore production numbers altogether? Not necessarily. Ferragu tells The Street, “a near-term cash crunch could prove to be a problem.” However, “You should not look at how many cars are produced. Instead you should look at how much money each vehicle is bringing in, and as Tesla ramps production, their free cash flow will improve dramatically.”

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An overview of Tesla (Infographic: The Street)*

At this stage, Tesla is a boutique automaker with only three cars in production. However, plans are underway for more vehicles (see The Street‘s infographic above) and significant growth lies ahead. Ferragu concludes, “The long-term, five- to seven-year trajectory is the real story of Tesla… Tesla has the potential to gain a lot of share in the premium market. It has the potential to become BMW.”

Source: Markets Insider; The Street; *Editor’s Note: Regarding the infographic — to be precise, Tesla was actually the first American car company to make an IPO since Ford went public in 1956. In addition, here are much more accurate design renderings/images shown for the Model Y and Tesla Semi.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/07/08/tesla-has-the-potential-to-become-bmw/

Agelbert COMMENT:

Excellent article! 👍 I will expand a bit on how I believe Musk plans for the future. Musk understands, like nobody at Wall Street seems to, that Catastrophic Climate Change is a death sentence for   🏴‍☠️  for human civilization. 🚩

 Musk wants to make vehicles that can help civilization have a fighting chance to deal with this increasingly hostile environment while our scientists 👨‍🔬 come up with some way, not available at present 😨, to stop the increasingly destructive GHG pollution caused biosphere degradation. 😓

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That part of his calculus does not impress, or make much news for, the greed based crowd that defines "reality" as short term pecuniary profit. Those profit over planet cretins 😈 👹 💵 🎩 🍌 are not now, or ever have been, part of the reality based community. They are part of the problem.

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What I am sayng is that Musk's line of EVs will soon include models that will be able to handle extremes in temperature 🌡️, wind 💨 and precipitation 🌪 , now guaranteed to increase in frequency and duration by Catastrophic Climate Change, that gas guzzlers 🔥, while actually making the climate more deadly, cannot.

The security of those driving Electric Vehicles is not simply about surving a wreck with another car. Musk understands that like absolutely nobody on Wall Street does. All Wall Street can do is invent false equvalences between a few Tesla battery fires and 174,000 gasoline fires a year. 👎

 Already, EVs can provide power to a home during grid failure from a storm without generating toxic fumes or GHG pollution. 👍 Don't expect Wall Street to ever mention the fact that EVs in general, and Tesla EVs in particular, have already saved lives this way, or EVER mention the average 500 Carbon Monoxide caused deaths a year in the USA that would NOT HAPPEN if homes were powered exclusively by batteries during a grid power failure.

Eventually, Tesla vehicles will be making the news because a family survives a flash flood that totally immersed the car, but did not flood the inside or stop it's motor from giving power to thedrive train. enabling the EV to exit the flooded area while ever gas guzzler vehicle turned into a coffin for the drivers caught in the flood.

Musk's business model incorporates the long term safety and security of humans in our civilization. His EVs are just one part of that reality based logic driving his present actions and future plans. Wall Street never gave a rat's ass about that, and never will.

Elon Musk understands what it means to be a responsible human being. Elon Musk, like every human in the reality based community, is like the one eyed fellow in a civilization still dominated by blind greedballs. The reality based community will win this fight or we are all dead.   

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What it Means to be Responsible - Reflections on Our Responsibility for the Future  by Theresa Morris, State University of New York at New Paltz (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/climate-change/future-earth/msg7563/#msg7563)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 10, 2018, 07:25:03 pm
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Shell Gets An Electric Vehicle Charging Network, Just In Time For New ZEV Challenge

July 10th, 2018 by Tina Casey

Earlier this week Royal Dutch Shell threw a curveball at the climate change denial movement by suggesting that the UK should shorten up its timetable for banning internal combustion engines, and today here comes the knockout blow from something called the ZEV Challenge. The newly announced global initiative aims to rally the purchasing power of governments and businesses to ramp up sales of electric vehicles and get the necessary infrastructure in place, too.

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Photo: Formula E electric ⚡ vehicles.

Okay, so we’ve heard this one before. Basically the idea is that if fleet managers switch from ICE — internal combustion engines — to electric vehicles, their purchasing power will provide the economic footing for the auto industry to offer ZEV’s to individual consumers at more affordable prices. That hasn’t quite happened yet, so why do the ZEV Challenge folks think they’ve got the answer this time around?

C’mon People Now, Buy An Electric Vehicle

The folks at ZEV Challenge provided CleanTechnica with an embargoed press release to go with a press conference this morning, so we don’t have the link yet, but we do have the lowdown.

The effort is spearheaded by the multinational nonprofit organization The Climate Group and C40Cities, “a data-driven network of more than 90 megacities commited to climate action.”

Here’s the happy recap:

The ZEV Challenge is being supported by: The State of California, New York City, EDF Energy, LeasePlan and Unilever. In addition the cities of Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, Pittsburgh, Mexico City, and the regions of Australian Capital Territory and Navarra.

The ZEV Challenge will see states, regions, cities and international business use their purchasing and policy influence to massively accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles around the world.

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Duel Of The Corporate Titans

Not for nothing but if you’re wondering what’s up with Unilever — aka the brand home of Axe and Dove among other popular items — that leads into some interesting territory.

A few years back, CleanTechnica noted that the battle between sustainability and fossil fuels was not a lopsided duel between little happy hippies and corporate giants. It was quickly turning into a real slugfest between corporate giants.

Here in the US, you could measure the schism partly by the number of major companies bailing out  ;D of the powerful, fossil-friendly organization ALEC🐉🦕🦖, including the global powerhouses Google, Coca-Cola and Ford. The US Chamber of Commerce 🦖 has also come in for its share of hits due to its position 😈 on climate change among other issues.

With the support of Netherlands-based Unilever, the ZEV Challenge ramps up corporate-side action on electric vehicles to the next level:

This marks the first time some of the world’s largest states, regions, cities and businesses are uniting to show the global auto industry the full scale of demand that already exists for electric vehicles. It brings together existing, world leading programs, which up to now have been focused on separate sectors, to amplify their collective purchasing power and influence on the market.

So, That’s Why Shell Bought An EV Charging Station Network

That brings us back around to Shell. In 2016 Shell dedicated a new division for clean tech investment, and the company’s 2017 Annual Report took note of climate change risks. Shell has also diversified into EV charging stations, wind farms and solar farms, and it has pulled back its interests in Canada’s notorious tar sands oil fields.

Last March the company also published a scenario for a “low-oil” future, though it appears to be making up the gap by digging its heels deeper into natural gas. Be that as it may, the key idea is that Shell sees the future of internal combustion engines growing dimmer, and it jockeying for position as the “clean” fuel company for the future.

Earlier this week, The Guardian reported that Shell CEO Ben van Beurden suggested that the UK move up its 2040 timetable for transitioning to EVs (sure makes that charging station investment look good!):

“If you would bring it forward, obviously that would be welcome. I think the UK will have to go at a much higher speed than the speed the rest of the world can go.”

Helen Clarkson, the CEO of The Climate Group, pretty much said the same thing in today’s press release:

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“It is time to talk about the endgame for the combustion engine and speed up the move from vehicles whose emissions pose health risks and a growing contribution to climate change. We want automotive companies to do more to help us get there.”

How Exactly Is This Going To Work? ???

Aside from putting the squeeze on automakers, the ZEV Challenge will leverage the Climate Group’s EV100 group of multinational companies, which is already committed to fleet electrification by 2030.

The Climate Group is also assembling the electric vehicle buying power of state agencies, regional authorities and cities in a new group called the Under2 Coalition. Though a new organization, Under2 already represents almost 40% of the global economy through its 200 member governments.

So, the wheels are already in motion. The challenge now is to rev up the transition to electric vehicles and make it go faster.

In that regard, Monday’s big electric vehicle announcement from the UK may be a little disappointing. The newly unveiled roadmap for its “Road to Zero” plan reaffirms the 2040 deadline for banning “conventional” gas and diesel passenger cars and vans.

The Climate Group favors a much tighter schedule that makes electric vehicles “the new normal” by 2030. 👍

CleanTechnica is reaching out to The Climate Group for some additional insights into the US situation so stay tuned for more on that score.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/07/10/shell-gets-an-electric-vehicle-charging-network-just-in-time-for-new-zev-challenge/

Agelbert COMMENT: This interesting. I hope Shell doesn't come up with am EV charging station "business model" where the charging station is powered by "natural" gas. 👎👎👎  It is important to remember that Shell just activated the largest floating structure ever built for the express purpose of extracting GAS from the ocean bottom. 😨

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I 🕵️ do not trust Shell.

That Shell Prelude FLNG hydrocarbon producing monstrocity cost around 15 billion dollars to build and it is just now beginning to operate. Shell does not sink that kind of money without planning to get a return on their investment for several decades.

That said, if they are just hedging their hydrocarbon horsepoopy with some real renewable energy techology, good for them (and the biosphere).

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 11, 2018, 01:31:22 pm
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 14, 2018, 04:56:19 pm
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July 10, 2018  |  By Lynn Daniels Edward J. Klock-McCook

In a recent report and Politico op-ed, Jonathan Lesser of the Manhattan Institute purports to demonstrate that replacing internal combustion vehicles (ICVs) with zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs) will increase air pollution while having a negligible effect on climate change. This has sparked controversy by many within the electric vehicle industry—and the energy industry more broadly—because the research is demonstrably false. Conclusions are reached through misrepresentation and reliance on projections that are known to be consistently inaccurate. The same poor methods are applied to the economics of electric vehicles (EVs) and to questions about the profitability of, and public investment in, EV charging infrastructure. Nonpartisan institutions, including the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Electric Power Research Institute, have published accurate and reliable studies of these questions that found the opposite of what Lesser concludes, as have others cited by the Energy and Policy Institute. While those studies stand on their own merits, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) analyzed this report and rebut inaccuracies here.

Lesser writes in his Manhattan Institute report that through 2050, “the net reduction in CO2 emissions provided by ZEVs is 896 million tons,” but then concludes that this nearly 1 billion tons of reduced CO2 “will have no impact on climate and, hence, no economic benefit.” The social cost of carbon is, in fact, well studied and easy to express in monetary terms. Lesser does not do so, but he does meticulously quantify the monetary damages associated with other pollutants—SO2, NOX, and particulate matter—for which ZEVs are supposedly worse than ICVs. He calculated the damages associated with those other pollutants using a flawed methodology and flawed assumptions, as explained below and as noted by CleanTechnica. His report then concludes that “total damages from SO2, NOX, and particulates associated with ZEVs are $2.84 billion (2017$), while damages from the same number of ICVs… would total $801 million (2017$),” a net difference of over $2 billion.

Lesser’s analysis ignores the associated monetary damages of CO2 emissions (i.e., the social cost of carbon). In other words, Lesser cherry-picked the pollutants that support his narrative (in this case, SO2, NOX, and PMs) and ignored the pollutant (CO2) that contradicts his narrative. A methodology that accurately accounts for all emissions results in a dramatically different result.

The Size of EV’s Climate and Pollution Impact

Lesser grounds his analysis in the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) long-term forecasts for the number of new ZEVs through 2050, how much electricity they’d use, and how much pollution that electricity would generate. But those EIA long-term forecasts are notoriously inaccurate, consistently underestimating renewables penetration and overestimating grid emissions. As noted by CleanTechnica and The Guardian, it’s apparent that these estimates, based on EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) reference case for both ZEV penetration and the mix of electricity generation sources, will nearly certainly overestimate ZEV emissions. As an example, the 2014 AEO noted that, in the 12 months between 2011 and 2012, solar and wind capacity grew by 137 percent and 27 percent respectively, but projected that in the five years between 2020 and 2025, they would grow by only 0.8 percent and 0.04 percent respectively. By 2017, actual wind capacity had already exceeded the 2014 AEO’s projection for 2025, while actual solar capacity was already more than triple the projection for 2025.

Lesser relied on AEO projections of CO2 emissions for the coming 32 years. But the AEO’s projections over just the most recent 22 years (for 2015, the latest year for which actual figures are available) were, on average, 20.4 percent too high for energy-related CO2 emissions, and 42.7 percent too high for coal consumption. In other words, using AEO projections to determine how much CO2, SO2, NOX, and particulates that the US electricity system will produce in the coming years will result in a significant overestimation.

A model developed by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has predicted actual average emissions intensity over the last decade far more accurately. EPRI’s model predicts a 29 percent reduction in grid emissions intensity by 2030, while the AEO predicts it will be almost unchanged. As noted by Politico itself in 2015, given rapid coal plant retirements and the record-low prices for both wind and solar generation, the AEO scenarios seem implausible.

A recent EPRI report concludes that widespread adoption of electric vehicles, combined with a continued move toward cleaner electricity generation, will lead to modest decreases in particulates and ozone precursors, and to deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. An even more thorough cradle-to-grave analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists found that EVs “produce less than half the global warming emissions of comparable gasoline-powered vehicles, even when the higher emissions associated with BEV [battery-electric vehicle] manufacturing are taken into consideration.”

Even if we take Lesser’s numbers at face value, his report asserts that we should ignore roughly 1 billion avoided tons of CO2 because “this reduction is small.” (For reference, 1 billion tons of CO2 is the amount of CO2 removed by 25.6 billion urban trees over a 10-year lifetime or the CO2 sequestered in one year by an average US forest six times the size of Texas.) Which leads one to wonder: What amount of CO2 emissions would Lesser characterize as significant?

We were unable to reproduce Lesser’s analysis primarily because he combines emissions from petroleum refining with those from ICV operations without presenting the separate values for independent verification. Therefore, we used this methodology to compare reductions in CO2 emissions drawn from the EIA and EPRI projections for both CO2 emissions from electricity generation and ZEV adoption. This comparative analysis showed that from 2016 to 2050, reductions in CO2 emissions from ZEVs would be four times greater than the reductions projected using Lesser’s assumptions.

Accounting for the Social Cost of Carbon

Let’s dispense with the report’s argument that we do not need to consider the costs or benefits associated with 1 billion tons of CO2 reductions. We considered a range of values for the social cost of CO2. The lowest value we found is $11 per ton, as calculated by the EPA (taken from a cached version of the EPA website from January 2017 because the current administration removed it from public view), while the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences estimates $31 per ton (in 2010$), MIT examined four estimates with a central value of $21 per ton, and others have estimated upwards of $220 per ton. We apply a conservative range of values for the social cost of carbon of $11–$31 per ton (assuming a 3 percent discount rate) to the 1 billion tons of CO2 reductions obtained using Lesser’s assumption. This calculation yields monetary benefits from $4 billion to $11.2 billion, dwarfing the monetary damages from SO2, NOX, and PMs combined, calculated by Lesser to be $2 billion. Using our own comparative analysis based on more realistic ZEV sales projections and renewable grid penetration, the range of monetary benefits would be $15.5 billion to $43.5 billion.

EV Economics in States with High Electricity Prices

The report states that a key barrier to broad-based adoption of ZEVs is that the cost of ZEVs charging from a high-renewables grid reduces the fuel savings of ZEVs relative to ICVs because “states with the most stringent renewable portfolio standard (RPS) mandates also have the highest average retail electricity prices,” and that “higher electric prices reduce the ‘fuel’ savings of ZEVs relative to ICVs.” Lesser notes that the range of 2017 average electricity prices in some of these states (e.g., California, New York, New England states) are more than $0.18/kWh—high compared to a national average of $0.1225/kWh. Lesser omits proper context, however, by not including the equivalent $/mile cost of gasoline and converting $/kWh to $/electric-mile equivalent.

Using Lesser’s average ZEV efficiency for model year 2018 (0.28 kWh/mile) and the highest-cost electricity noted above ($0.1893/kWh in New England), the cost for electricity-as-fuel is $0.053/mile. Compare this to results from RMI’s recent Gas to Grid report: the most recent range of cost per mile for gasoline is between $0.09/mile and $0.13/mile. RMI’s report shows that the range of charging costs per mile for electricity-as-fuel is between $0.03/mile and $0.09/mile (for non-fast charging infrastructure). Gasoline would have to cost close to $1/gallon before an average 2018 ICV would cost as little to fuel as an EV. Therefore, fueling EVs on even the highest-priced grids costs roughly half as much as the lowest estimated cost of fueling gasoline-powered ICVs.

EV Charging Infrastructure Costs—Who Pays?

It is also worth rebutting many of Lesser’s assertions about the shared costs of EV charging infrastructure. It is curious that Lesser begins his analysis by noting that public dollars go toward a 30 percent tax credit on EV charging stations, estimating a total cost for these credits at $155 million through 2016. Later however, his analysis of the costs of a nationwide charging infrastructure notes only the total cost, making no effort to distinguish between costs covered by a tax credit, costs covered through utility investments, and costs covered by other means, such as municipal or state incentives, the private sector, and private citizens—leaving the reader with the distinct impression that these full costs will be borne by taxpayers and utility customers.

However, this depiction of the current reality leaves out important information about who is bearing those costs, and who can reasonably be expected to bear them in the near future. According to RMI’s Gas to Grid report, “with the exception of Tesla… EV buyers and a few charging companies are making nearly all of the investment needed to keep vehicle electrification moving forward… Utilities and automakers other than Tesla are arguably not bearing a… share of the investment risk,” so utility customers are not bearing the brunt of these costs. In cases where utilities are investing in electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), Lesser argues that most EV drivers and users are wealthy, while the costs incurred by utilities disproportionately fall on lower-income families. We argue in Gas to Grid that, “the issue isn’t about cost-shifting so much as it is about timing. When nearly all drivers have EVs, the cost of charging infrastructure will be appropriately distributed among them” and “the real question isn’t about equity, but rather about who will provide the financing to build the infrastructure while the market matures… [until the] utilization rate of the charging infrastructure should make a reasonable business case possible for owning and operating it.” This is how similar conundrums have been handled in America’s recent past. Take, for instance, the “principle of line extension, in which all customers pay for extending the distribution grid, including new service for rural customers where the cost of providing that service is far greater than that for customers living in densely populated urban environments.”

This is a crucial nuance that we noted in Gas to Grid: EVSE “costs would only be shifted [onto taxpayers and utility customers] during the first part of the [EV] adoption curve. Once owning and operating charging stations is a sustainably profitable business in its own right, the need for public investment would be minimal.” Profitability of charging services is directly linked to the utilization rate of the chargers, which is a function of the number of EVs on the road. Thus, any considerations of the costs of EVSE borne by the public will be heavily dependent on the choice of projections for ZEV adoption rates. Just as the EIA projections that Lesser used for grid mix are demonstrably conservative, the EIA ZEV sales projections that Lesser used are some of the lowest available, implying that public investment will be needed to support EVSE for a longer time than other projections—for example, Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s 2018 Electric Vehicle Outlook—would indicate.

Lesser also argues that because of this allocation of costs across utilities’ customer bases, increased rates will disproportionately impact lower-income utility customers. We certainly don’t disagree with Lesser when he notes that most of the subsidies for EVs and EVSE are accruing to wealthier families. But this should not be viewed as an argument to end those subsidies, but rather to more appropriately design them. As noted in Gas to Grid, if “regulators see a need to protect low-income and rural households from the shared costs of building charging infrastructure while the market matures, rebates or other cost-relief mechanisms should be preferred to avoiding any public investment whatsoever.”

We also acknowledge the very real equity and access issues associated with families living in multiunit housing complexes. However, this particular point of Lesser’s is also not a compelling argument to do away with EV subsidies. Rather, this is a technology and business model challenge that requires the private sector (in partnership with utilities) to innovate. Further, solving these challenges will open up a huge market segment. In a recent report, Bloomberg New Energy Finance projects significantly more EV sales than EIA does, while limiting the addressable market to single-family households. If new business models can expand ZEV access for residents of multiunit dwellings (who represent 20.7 percent of the US population), EV adoption will grow even more quickly.

Lastly, the report argues that EVSE and ZEV adoption will only result in enormous costs for utility customers. This ignores analyses by M.J. Bradley & Associates in multiple states, and a study by Energy+Environmental Economics, all of which predict significant downward pressure on electric rates from widespread ZEV adoption. ZEVs have the potential to provide considerable benefits to the grid (e.g., demand flexibility, frequency regulation) and as a result, lower the cost of electricity. The benefits to utility customers are greatest when a utility adopts time-of-use pricing for EV charging, encouraging customers to do most of their charging at night when there is excess generating capacity available on the grid. In this way, a utility collects more revenue from electricity sales than the incremental cost of serving the load, thus generating net revenue. Under the rules of most state utility regulators, the bulk of such savings accrue to utility customers in the form of lower rates.

EV Subsidies in Proper Context

In addition to the flaws in Lesser’s analysis and methodology, his report is deceptive in the way that it presents the value of EV and EVSE subsidies and costs without proper context. What a casual reader might see as eye-poppingly large values when presented in total and out of context are significantly less so when viewed as costs paid out over time or in comparison with other taxpayer subsidies—for example, those for oil and gas extraction.

Lesser calculates that, during the period 2011–2017, $4.7 billion in tax credits have been used to subsidize EV sales, equivalent to $670 million per year. Lesser estimates the grand total of all subsequent subsidies on sales will be between $13 billion and $20.9 billion (not including the $4.7 billion already paid out), though these will also be amortized over many years. Using Lesser’s figures, it took from 2011 to 2017 for the EV industry to sell 722,806 vehicles across the 14 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that Lesser evaluates. The industry is at the early part of the adoption S-curve and it is difficult to project when adoption will become more rapid. But even with solid year-over-year growth, we might expect it to take several years to reach the point where most OEMs have met the 200,000 sales that would trigger the credit expiration. Even using an aggressive assumption that every OEM will meet this sales goal and all credits will expire in only five years, the subsidies would amount to between $2.6 billion and $4.18 billion annually, comparable to or less than the annual federal taxpayer subsidy of $4 billion provided to the oil and gas industry. A similar amortization of EVSE infrastructure costs would considerably reduce the sticker shock associated with Lesser’s estimated $84 billion required to install 600,000 Level-2 chargers nationwide.


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Lesser’s analysis relies on projections that are recognized to be conservative; it ignores the positive carbon benefits of ZEVs; it misrepresents EVSE infrastructure investments; and it fails to provide adequate context so that ZEV subsidies, costs, and impacts may be compared to the status quo. At RMI, we believe that regardless of how you tweak the analysis or which projections you choose, ZEVs offer significant positive benefits in all scenarios. That’s why we’ll continue to collaborate with the industry to drive a shared, electric, and autonomous mobility future that is better for the planet, and the people on it.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 16, 2018, 02:34:15 pm
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The Copenhagen Wheel Was Worth The Wait: My First Ride

July 16th, 2018 by Jesper Berggreen

CleanTechnica’s own Derek Markham wrote about the Copenhagen Wheel from Superpedestrian on Treehugger recently, and Nicolas Zart has a bunch of technical details from the launch of the newest version last year, and last week I finally had the luck to try it out myself.

All things good comes to those who wait

The Copenhagen Wheel was unveiled on December 15, 2009 at the COP15 United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen. The project was conceived and developed by the SENSEable City Lab at MIT and was a showcase of what would be possible in the near future in terms of connectivity and sensors. The first prototypes even had sensors measuring air quality to help guide the rider to the cleanest route.

When I was in the e-bike business myself, I remember impatiently contacting MIT back in 2011 to hear when it would get to market. The first version went on sale in the US in 2013, and finally, long after I had given up making a living on e-bikes, it emerges here in Denmark.

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As always, when some new and exiting e-bike tech comes to market, Carsten Obel at E-wheels.dk is quick to try it out. He has secured himself a small batch of the brand new Copenhagen Wheel, and I hurried right over and gave it a spin as soon as he had built his first test bike.

He had chosen a beautiful bamboo frame from Zambikes, fitted it with a carbon fork, leather handles and a comfy seat, and it just looks stunning. The whole bike weighs just short of 20 kg.

Here is a quick rundown on the specs of the Copenhagen Wheel:

Motor: US: 350 W, EU: 250 W

Top speed: US: 25 mph, EU: 25 km/h

Range: Up to 30 miles/48 km

Battery: 48 V – 279 Wh (5.8 Ah) Li-ion

Battery life: 1000 charge cycles

Charge time:
2 hours (80%), 4 hours (100%)

Hub weight: 16.8 lbs/7.6 kg

Wheel size: 26” and 700c

Brake type: Rim brakes only

Bicycle drivetrain: Single speed or 7/8/9/10-gear Shimano and SRAM

Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy (4.0)

Smartphone OS: iOS 9 or greater, Android 4.3 or greater

Price: $1499

Looks and feels very high-tech

I only had a short time with the bike, but it was enough to get the I-want-one feeling. The build quality of the Copenhagen Wheel is superb. The shiny red metal enclosure seems very solid, and since the battery is inside the hub, there are no additional wires like we are used to on other systems. The arrangement of the spokes just looks unreal.

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It is very easy to fit on a donor bike, but unfortunately it is for rim brakes only, which is a shame since disc brakes are becoming the norm. However, one thing that really stands out on this system is how the regenerative brakes function: you simply pedal backwards when you want to slow down and the force of regeneration is proportional to the speed at which you pedal. I know, it sounds odd, but it works surprisingly well. Regenerative braking works to a full stop and unless you need to brake hard you don’t use the brake levers at all, and thus it mimics the feel you get in one-pedal-driving in electric cars like the BMW i3.

Fully connected and built to share

The system is turned on with a switch on the hub itself, and is unlocked from an app on your smartphone which even has a proximity lock/unlock feature. Set the assist levels you want, and off you go. The readouts on the app are very clear and smooth color animations shows you the current operation, such as whether it is applying power or regenerating. All you need is a mounting device for your smartphone.

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One clever detail in the app is the possibility to share your bike with others. Someone with the app installed can be invited by you to unlock the bike. Also perfect for ride-sharing programs in cities.

A strong contender

I have tried lots of different e-bike systems, and the BionX D-series is still the one with the most torque, but the Copenhagen Wheel is actually very powerful and I would rate it somewhere between the very popular Bosch crank Center systems and the BionX direct drive hub systems in terms of acceleration and hill climbing capability.

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Overall, the ride was remarkably smooth, and I must admit I fell for it right away. The team at Superpedestrian has really done everything in their power to make this extremely advanced piece of technology “disappear” from your awareness when using it. Now it just has to prove strong enough for everyday use in all-weather conditions. One thing comes to mind though: in the freezing cold of nordic winters you have to take the whole bike inside to prevent battery damage.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 16, 2018, 05:44:41 pm
The Pure Cycle Capacita eBike Is A Sleek Cargo Bike For Commuters

July 16th, 2018 by Kyle Field

The team at Los Angeles-based Pure Cycles that brought the Volta ebike to the world is back at it again with the launch of the Capacita cargo ebike on Indiegogo.

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The Capacita changes the game by adding the ability to haul a significant amount of gear around in the front basket and on the rear rack, while still delivering a beautiful, streamlined bike that looks like it is from the future. Much like the Gazelle Easyflow that we recently featured, the Capacita is built to be more than just a weekender bike, with integrated features that extend the functionality of the bike beyond the task of just moving people around.

For example, the 175 pound | 79 kilogram carrying capacity of the rear rack and optional foot rests on either side means you can put a person back there — or a mini-person, for those looking to haul a family around. Another mini-mini-person can be put up front in a handlebar seat, making the possibility of carrying kids + cargo around on a bike a real possibility.

For me, the prospect of being able to put the kids on my bike for the ~5 minute ride to school from our home across roads that are not safe for them to travel on alone is exciting. It’s worth noting that the 175 pound | 79 kilogram carrying capacity only works as long as the total package stays under the bike’s 350 pound | 159 kilogram total carrying capacity (including all those Impossible Burgers and cotton candy from the store).


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The Capacita’s 42V, 10Ah Samsung battery provides for up to 40 miles | 64 kilometers of range from its 350 watt rear hub motor, although that’s not likely to be the case if you’re hauling a full load of kids, cargo, or some combination in between. To accommodate the extra weight, the Capacita had its power bumped up to keep everything moving down the road with the same silky smooth ride as the Volta.

The aluminum-framed bike was designed to be adjustable in order to accommodate riders from 5 feet | 152 centimeters tall to 6 foot, 4 inch | 193 centimeters tall. This is accomplished thanks to the tag team effort from the adjustable seat and stem that extend the functionality of the step-over frame to a wider range of humans. The frame is wrapped up in some serious rubber, with massive 24 x 2.35 fat tires that also add a bit of cushion to the ride.


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The Pure Cycle Capacita is available on Indiegogo right now for a price of $1,499 or 2 for $2,599, compared to the MSRP after the campaign of $2,499. The campaign also features the usual array of accessories, options, and manufacturer swag that can be expected on crowdfunding campaigns. Coming from a company that’s been through the crowdfunding racket before with its Volta, the prospect of forking over a large chunk of change like this is a bit more palatable.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/07/16/the-pure-cycle-capacita-ebike-is-a-sleek-cargo-bike-for-commuters/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 17, 2018, 04:24:24 pm
Rolls-Royce Electric VTOL Concept Means 5 People Flying At 250 MPH

July 17th, 2018 by Nicolas Zart

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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/07/17/rolls-royce-electric-vtol-concept-means-5-people-flying-at-250-mph/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 19, 2018, 12:14:53 pm
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More Powerful 2019 Nissan LEAF Will Have 200+ Mile Range

July 18th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

Brian Maragno, Nissan’s director of EV marketing and sales, released some details about the upcoming 2019 LEAF while speaking at a press event regarding Nissan’s involvement in Formula E racing recently. The current version of the car has the new body style (which is a big improvement over the original) but retains the older car’s 40 kWh battery, 142 horsepower motor, and so-so 150 mile range.

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2018 Nissan LEAF

Maragno said the 2019 LEAF will have a larger battery, and while everyone is assuming it will be 60 kWh, there has been no official confirmation of that. The car will feature an ‘E-Plus’ badge and will have a more powerful 200 horsepower motor. Maragno added that the larger battery simply makes it possible to have more power since the more robust motor would drain the smaller battery at a quicker rate.

According to a report in AutoGuide, Maragno said, “When you have a bigger battery with more capacity, it just opens up the door to be able to have more output,” he said. “A larger capacity battery lends itself towards two things. One is obvious: more range. The other one, which is maybe a little less obvious, but equally as true, is additional horsepower and output.”

In terms of range, most people are assuming 200+ miles, but that figure has not been confirmed by Nissan. If the battery is 50% larger, shouldn’t range be 50% more, all other factors being equal? The best anyone can say is the E-Plus should have at least 200 miles of range. Nissan is being coy about when the new car will be on sale. We know it will be sold as a 2019 model but no official release date has been disclosed by the company. It could appear as early as this fall or as late as next spring.

Maragno had lots to say about Nissan’s involvement in Formula E racing, however. “I mean, think about it. 320,000 cars globally, it’s quite a bit. So we’ve learned a ton. When I talk about the competitive edge that gives us, the competitive drive, we have a lot to bring to the table. So it’s really an exciting type of venture for us to get into because we think we could do really, really well with it. And of course it helps round out the EV ecosystem for us. It’s another piece of the puzzle if you will. It represents what we’ve been doing for a long time.” The Nissan LEAF first appeared in 2010.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/07/18/more-powerful-2019-nissan-leaf-will-have-200-mile-range/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 27, 2018, 01:22:31 pm
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Tesla and its fans (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-210614221847.gif&hash=54129e3b65760aaddc6f2d7f42b34a7d839d2f27) lash out at  critics 🐉🦕 🦖commentary

By Eric C. Evarts

Jul 27, 2018

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Known as Montana Skeptic, he wrote 138 articles over three years on the stock-tip website Seeking Alpha.

On Tuesday, he published what he says will be his final article after he claims Elon Musk called his employer and threatened to sue Skeptic over his articles.

It’s worth noting that Seeking Alpha allows authors to publish anonymously, under pseudonyms as Montana Skeptic had. The site requires authors to disclose any stock positions in the companies they cover; Skeptic’s disclosure indicated he held no position in Tesla during his first years of coverage, but that he had taken a short position within the last year.

Cheers and jeers

Some Tesla fans are now rejoicing. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-040817183318.gif&hash=85dbde0ecc986da6385d09f4df76d45028b7062d)

It’s not just CEO Elon Musk going after Tesla critics.

Tesla fans and doubters all over the internet are lashing out with increasing frequency and vigor against almost any coverage of the company they view as insufficiently supportive or insufficiently critical, depending on which side they've chosen.

By drawing such arbitrary lines in the sand, Tesla's vocal critics and supporters have stymied the pace of progress. Worse, they've endangered free speech through intimidation campaigns directed at perceived enemies—when there are very few.

Last weekend, The Wall Street Journal auto critic Dan Neil also deleted his Twitter account after being inundated with criticism of his mostly enthusiastic but nuanced review of Tesla’s new Model 3 Performance sedan.

Montana Skeptic 👹 Tweet criticizing Dan Neil's Tesla Model 3 Performance review

Montana Skeptic 🦖 Tweet criticizing Dan Neil's Tesla Model 3 Performance review:

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Tesla critics called Neil biased and unprofessional, or suggested that he had been influenced by the owners of The Wall Street Journal—namely NewsCorp, controlled by Rupert Murdoch, and the same company owns Fox News.

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Those who know the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer or the newspaper’s editorial policies would doubt those claims.

As Jalopnik wrote, “Can a journalist criticize the company without being called a short or a pawn for Big Oil? Can they write something positive without being called a member of Elon Musk’s cult? Evidently not on both counts.”

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Worth another retweet. Hope Dan Neil returns to Twitter. He left due to relentless attacks from short-sellers, who constantly peddle fear, uncertainty & doubt about Tesla. Dan won the Pulitzer & is considered by many to be the best car critic in the world. https://t.co/txW3DDJpth

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Beyond big names

Things have gotten even worse for writers who lack Neil’s clout—perhaps especially for women.

In a May article in the Daily Beast 🦖, tech writer Erin Biba 😈 noted that female journalists routinely become targets of Tesla fans any time they criticize either Tesla or Musk. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-030815183114.gif&hash=2bf1553e87e8605311feb874231953d5fb88ee9c)

In the article, she notes that every time she or any of several colleagues she interviews in the article mentions Musk on Twitter, they spend half of every day for weeks dealing with a flood of often obscene insults from Musk fans on email and Twitter.
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 28, 2018, 12:08:19 pm
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30 New BYD Electric Cars Go To Brazilian Municipal Civil Guard (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-250718204746.gif&hash=ef3006b22f07724d45868cab1dae91b1dff31327) (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/07/27/30-new-byd-electric-cars-go-to-brazilian-municipal-civil-guard/)

Agelbert COMMENT: BYD (Build Your Dreams) understands that the key to get most people to switch to EVs is for most people to see the authorities driving EVs. The influence on the average citizen of seeing an EV prominently displayed at any time of the day or night cannot be underestimated.

Regardless of how the citizenry view police behavior, nobody thinks police vehicles are anything but the most reliable type of vehicle to own. ✨👍

This applies in any country on Earth. 🌞

I wish Tesla would move aggressively to give fleet discounts on Model 3 EVs to U.S. big city police. They can outrun most any car out there in a police chase so that alone will interest the police.

Also, the fact that they do not use gasoline, AND will have much lower maintenace costs than gas guzzlers, should interest 💵 😉 any municipality, not just the big cities.

For highway patrol cars, I am certain that Musk could EASILY come up with a 400 mile range lighting ⚡ fast modified Model S that would be the terror of speeders everywhere. 🏁 🧐

There is also much less routine police patrol workload with the autopilot. 👍😎

Once you've got the police AND most other municipality vehicle uses dominated by EVs, and bragging about all the money they save by running them, the public will begin buying EVs in droves.

As soon as EVs are perceived by the public as the BEST, it is game over for gas guzzlers and the hydrocarbon 🦕🦖hellspawn (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817135149.gif&hash=b4a8748d7cf56a31dd0a6aae5828ed2c1ac2815c)corporations that fight dirty to keep them in our polluted faces.

Positive Perception is not everything, but as any advertiser knows, it makes a GIANT difference.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

Come on Elon, start selling some EV fleets to U.S. cities!

Tesla now has the volume output to do that. Muncipalities have the financing power to buy these fleets so you get the money up front and Tesla has the cost benefit analysis data to convince them that it is a better deal than gas guzzlers.

ALL the mendacious propagandists constantly attacking Tesla products will evaporate as soon as the big cities have HUGE Tesla EV fleets. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-250718210628.gif&hash=a297e44320f13fa5f3eae64809a46139f5e2395a)

Elon, of you don't do it, BYD will. 👀
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 28, 2018, 04:07:55 pm
Green Car Reports

2018 Nissan Leaf battery technology, a deep dive

Jul 27, 2018

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2017 Nissan Leaf showing battery pack (Source: Nissan)

When the first-generation Nissan Leaf debuted in 2011, it quickly became the best-selling electric car in history, with no real competition.

By the time the most recent version debuted in 2017, it was nearly outdated before it left dealers’ lots due to a shorter range than rivals from Tesla and Chevrolet.

The biggest issues with the first-generation Leaf involved low range and the lifespan of the battery pack.

After experiencing higher problems with its battery pack than other electric cars in the first generation Leaf, Nissan has focused attention on the battery pack in the new model, so we dug into what has changed and how the new pack stacks up to the competition.

To improve the range, Nissan has almost doubled the Leaf’s battery capacity from 24 kwh (and 30 kwh in the last models) to 40 kwh in a package with the same volume as the first-generation car.

It has 67 percent more capacity and a 37 percent higher output compared to the 2010, though it’s just 0.9mm thicker. This is a 33 percent increase from the 2017 vehicle.

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2017 Nissan Leaf battery cell diagram (Source: Nissan)

The nickel manganese cobalt cells Nissan uses in the latest 40-kwh Leaf battery pack use a new layered molecular spinel structure that is cheaper and delivers more power than the lithium manganese oxide cells in the original Leaf battery.

The battery still has 192 cells but they are arranged in 24 modules of eight cells each, rather than 48 modules of only four cells.

The pouch construction of the new battery creates fewer hot spots compared to other cell construction methods, Nissan says.

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2017 Nissan Leaf battery pack and cell construction (Source: Nissan)

A single-layer pack with laminated cell structures keeps the modules cool, Nissan says, despite doubling the battery’s capacity and output.

The company has not modified the cell monitoring, or cooling systems, which has been a key concern for some observers, who worry that the new pack may not last any longer than the originals.

As we reported in April, Nissan slows down charging time if the car is fast-charged multiple times.

Nissan says this significantly reduces battery degradation, though some customers have complained that it also significantly lengthens the time needed to make long-distance road trips.

—J.R. Lance Anderson

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1117928_2018-nissan-leaf-battery-technology-a-deep-dive
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 28, 2018, 07:51:25 pm
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By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 30, 2018 

Finally, after a long wait, Luxembourg’s Tesla Model S high-speed police ⚡ cruisers have been deployed to the field.

News of the police cruisers’ deployment was reported by local news site Luxemburger Wort, which noted that the two electric ⚡ vehicles have been in service as of Thursday last week. Just like any other ICE cruiser, the all-electric ⚡ vehicles — designated with numbers AA 5242 and AA 5243 — conduct regular patrols across the state.

The high-speed all-electric ⚡ police cruisers are currently driven by a few, specially-trained police officers. Over the past few days, eight officers were trained on how to utilize the Model S as a quick-response emergency vehicle. The initial eight who were trained for the electric ⚡ car will be tasked to teach their colleagues later on, where they are expected to cover the Model S’ capabilities and functions.

The two Tesla ⚡ Model S police cruisers are part of a program from Luxembourg’s Ministry of Sustainable Development, with the electric pursuit vehicles initially set to be released after autumn last year. Last January, however, reports emerged that the rollout of the Model S police cars will be delayed due to problems with the vehicles’ setup.

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As we noted in an earlier report, the blue emergency lights of one of the cruisers failed the technical specification standards of the Technischer Überwachungsverein (TÜV), a German company that conducts certification services. Based on last week’s news report, however, it appears that the Model S cruisers have successfully passed the TÜV’s standards.

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Luxembourg’s decision to utilize the Tesla Model S as a high-speed pursuit vehicle is quite similar to the Swiss Police’ decision to replace its fleet of diesel cruisers with the ⚡ Model X. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)

According to the Basel-Stadt police department in its announcement, the Model X electric ⚡ SUVs are cleaner, cheaper to maintain, and faster than their diesel fleet. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcliparts.co%2Fcliparts%2FBig%2FEgq%2FBigEgqBMT.png&hash=e7eec62f009cdd686ce795fad0a53c6befe748e9)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was ultimately impressed with the Swiss Police’s decision, even joking that the “bad guys will definitely not escape.”

Tesla’s electric ⚡ cars have also been used by law enforcement in the United States. Back in 2015, the LAPD announced that it would be adding a Tesla Model S to its fleet as part of a test to determine if the electric cars can be used for regular police work. While the vehicles met the police’s requirements for speed, performance, and range, the car suffered from a steep price tag. The Denver PD also unveiled its own Model S police car, though the vehicle did not see any action at all, as it was used primarily for community outreach events.

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https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-police-cruisers-luxembourg/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 29, 2018, 04:24:27 pm
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Taking My Electric “City Car” On A Long-Distance Journey

July 29th, 2018 by Andy Miles

https://youtu.be/a_mCh0H0L38

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Water Feature at Gloucester Services

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 31, 2018, 10:25:29 pm
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Japan wants all new cars to be electric by 2050

LAST UPDATED ON JULY 27TH, 2018 AT 4:13 PM BY MIHAI ANDREI

Japan has announced a new plan under which, by 2050, all new passenger cars will be electric or hybrid. The government will also set up a new group to help manufacturers source cobalt for batteries.

The race for car electrification just got more intense as Japan, the world’s third-largest economy, announced plans to switch to electric cars in under two decades. The government panel also set a goal for emissions reduction: by 2050, all emissions from passenger vehicles must drop by 90% compared to 2010 levels.

The panel also includes members from major automobile companies such as Toyota and Nissan, who will work together on acquiring the much-needed cobalt for the cars’ batteries. This collaboration is particularly significant as Chinese investors are aggressively securing deposits of the rare resource. It’s very rare for carmakers to agree to this type of deal, which seems to bode well for the overall success of the initiative.

Overall, the fleet of light-duty plug-in electric vehicles in Japan ranked as the third largest in the world, trailing only after China and the US. However, the rate of growth of the plug-in segment has dropped somewhat, particularly due to the heavy promotion of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles over plug-in electric vehicles. Even though these vehicles hit the market only in 2015, they steered some of the Japanese buyers away from electric cars even before that year.

Now, Japan’s leaders want to infuse new life into the electric car market and continue to reduce emissions associated with transportation. Hiroshige Seko, Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, said:

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“That’s a goal only Japan, home to the top level of the auto industry, can set.”

However, while Japan’s initiative is certainly laudable, it’s far from being a unique objective. Germany wants to make all cars electric by 2030, while France has announced a ban on gasoline and diesel cars by 2040. The UK plans a similar ban by 2040, but the country which seems lead this race is Norway. More than half of all cars sold in Norway are already, and the percentage is growing steadily.

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https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/renewable-energy-ecology/japan-electric-cars-27062018/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 09, 2018, 02:04:49 pm
INSIDEEVs

August 8, 2018

Watch TC-X Doorslammer Lay Down Record Electric ⚡ 1/4-Mile Run🏁

https://youtu.be/A06Ba9FfEJU

BYDOMENICK YONEY

But still slower than a Silver Bullitt  ;)

The world’s fastest doorslammer is now officially the TC-X from True Cousins Racing with a run of 7.9822 seconds at 170.69 miles per hour. It’s even listed in the records books of the National Electric Drag Racing Association (NEDRA).

The Danish team has been building super-quick electric vehicles since 2007 and the fruits of that labor has finally paid off in the quarter-mile.

If the footage above doesn’t portray the drama of that feat well enough for your tastes, we have a bonus video below of its previous attempt that was a hundredth of a second slower.

https://insideevs.com/true-cousins-doorslammer-drag-record-video/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 09, 2018, 02:24:54 pm
INSIDEEVs

August 9, 2018

BY MARK KANE

Hyundai Kona Electric Arrives In Norway With 20,000-Order Backlog  :o (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191258.bmp&hash=e4ed21caaca822f7445ccafd39f49a9f84be90ca)

https://youtu.be/uPKuH4ZU7_8

On August 4, Hyundai unloaded the first batch of Kona Electric in Drammen, Norway

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Hyundai Kona Electric in Norway

This is the all-new all-electric CUV that is expected to shake up the EV scene.

For Hyundai in Norway, the Kona Electric will represent tremendous change as there are more than 20,000 people that are willing to buy one with 7,000 orders on hand.

That’s a lot even from the Norwegian perspective, where Hyundai delivered less than 2,300 cars in the first seven months of this year. Now you can understand that even several thousand Kona Electric would shoot the brand to the somewhere near the top of sales in the country.

The first batch is more than 100 Kona Electric. Hundreds of additional Kona Electric are now on ships from South Korea.

All of the Kona sold in Norway will be the 64 kWh versions with 482 km (300 miles) of WLTP of range. Pricing starts at 325.900 kr.

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(more short pretty scenery videos 🌟 at link)
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 09, 2018, 02:26:59 pm
Hyundai Kona Electric ⚡ review part 1

https://youtu.be/b-3_LO3Swlc
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 09, 2018, 07:14:24 pm
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 09, 2018, 07:48:05 pm
Is Elon Musk Taking Tesla Private❓ ???

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Published on Aug 7, 2018

At 12:28 PM on August 7th Tesla issued a bombshell announcement via Twitter, that they are thinking about taking the company private. This has some very significant implications, and we thought we’d take a moment to talk about their reasons, and what this means for Tesla believers, and shareholders alike.

As of August 7th, Tesla shares were trading at around $379, and at a price of $420, would put Tesla’s market cap at $71.3 Billion dollars. He revealed all this information on twitter and you’re probably wondering if that’s somehow illegal, and well, it’s certainly unprecedented! The argument Musk and Tesla will make is that he has 22M twitter followers, his tweet was seen by many, and simultaneously broadcast over the financial news within the hour. So it isn’t like he’s secretly told a select few in private, offering some kind of insider information. But this should prove interesting, to say the least. Also, this would be the ultimate nail in the coffin of all the Tesla short sellers, who’ve lost billions since their Q2 earnings were released, and would never give them a chance to win any of it back.

So naturally after trading for the stock resumed after a brief pause, it has begun to surge closer to what investors are thinking is a buy out price of $420. It is important to note, that nothing has happened yet. Elon made it clear a final decision would hinge upon the votes of the shareholders. Be sure to subscribe, we’ll keep you updated on the news at it happens.

So why would they do this, why take a publicly traded company private? Let’s break down these reasons into a few categories.

The first category has to address the high volatility, speculation, quarterly focused earnings, and threat of short sellers. A publicly traded company is subject to quarterly earnings reports, which can send stock prices soaring or crashing. Q2 Earnings of Facebook, though pretty good, missed some analyst expectations, especially around new active users, and this sent their stock price crashing by 20%. That was a record for the most value a company has every lost on a single day. This is troubling for Tesla, especially when their vision looks far into the horizon, to years, and decades, not month to month. If you’ve followed Elon on Twitter, you know how vocal he’s been about the fear mongers spreading Fear uncertainty and doubt, and taking Tesla private, would insulate them from all that bad publicity.

This makes a lot of sense for Elon, because he’s already proved this model once(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf), with Space X. Space X manages a private fund for their shareholders, and is also a employee owned company. Space X needs to spend millions in R&D, and can’t really expect to turn profits on a quarterly scale. This is the same reason NASA is a government agency, and not a publicly traded company. It’s important to note that Space X and Tesla will still be two completely different companies, with different management structures and funding.

The greatest risk public companies face, is the need to meet expectations in the short term. This drives decisions around the innovation of a product, vs. quickness to market. It facilitates mass hirings and firings, rather than slow and steady growth. It also explains why some well established brands seem complacent and unwilling to take on risk. It works for some companies like Apple, who are officially a Trillion Dollar Company as of August 2018. But Apple has a very simple product line, a phone or a watch, and spends very little on R&D, compared to the scale of something like Tesla. Tesla is building Gigafactories, and doing things that many believed impossible just 10 years ago.

Musk fears the obsession of quarterly profits will deter them from the very long term vision which was and will always be to “Accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.” Quarterly profits are a big reason why established car manufacturers aren’t chasing Electric vehicles. Because to do so would require quarter after quarter of losses, due to increases in R&D spending. Daimler AG, the parent company of Mercedes Benz, knows this all to well, as their stock has been on the decline in 2018, due to their larger investment in the EV future.

For Musk, it’s incredibly simple, he wants to change the world. That clarity actually makes this monumental decision incredibly easy. He wants to do what’s right, and doesn’t want to answer to investors every few months. This moonshot approach is sure to be risky, because now private investors aren’t required to get quarterly earnings reports. The investors who follow Tesla into being a private company, will be the true die hard fans, and those who truly believe in the company. The road has been long for Tesla, and there is now a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. They’re making thousands of cars a week, and are already outselling other luxury car makers.

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 09, 2018, 08:04:37 pm
Is the $35K Tesla Model 3 a Lie❓ (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-250718211017.gif&hash=1b5b289486b9429bdbdcb938b21ef1a2b66d30fc)

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Published on Jul 20, 2018

Is the $35K Tesla Model 3 a Lie?

After making our Tesla Model 3 True cost of ownership video, we were amazed at all the insightful comments. So we decided we’d take a list of all the top comments, and cover them one by one, starting with a comment we get quite a bit: “You can’t compare the Model 3 at $35,000 because you can’t get a Model 3 for $35,000!”

Clearly, this is an important topic, especially when talking about the first mass production, affordable Tesla. So the question is, is the $35,000 Model 3 a lie? Or can you actually buy one with any hope of one day seeing it on your driveway? To answer this question, let’s first look at your purchase options when considering a Tesla Model 3.

For $35,000 you get the vaunted base model in any color you want, so long as its black. Yes, any other color will cost you $1000. But before you get flashbacks of hand cranking the windows and being without A/C, you should know the base model is pretty well equipped. It comes with one-touch power windows all around, the 15” touch display which is years ahead of anything else and even wifi. The base model comes with a 50 kWh battery pack good for 220 miles of range, it’ll do 0-60 MPH in 5.6 seconds with a top speed of 130 MPH.

Now if you want to go further, you’ll have to shell out an additional $9,000 for the long-range option. This increases the battery pack from 50 to 75 kWh and increases driving range from 220 to 310 miles. And with more batteries to draw from, the 0-60 time is reduced to 5.1 seconds, and the top speed is increased to 140 MPH.

Next up is the Autopilot features. The first tier is the “Enhanced Autopilot” package which costs $5,000. On top of more ubiquitous features like forward collision mitigation, or blind spot monitoring, with this Package, your Tesla, will be able to change lanes for you, navigate freeway interchanges, and even exit and park at your destination. This upgrade includes a lot of the hardware and sensors needed for a fully autonomous car. But if you actually want your car to be fully autonomous, you’ll have to get the Enhanced Autopilot package, and then add the $3,000 Full self-driving package.

They aren’t even taking reservations yet for the base model car, and they expect wait times of 6-9 months. So is the $35,000 base model a lie, well not. But you’d better be prepared to wait until probably mid 2019 to get one. This might all seem a bit backward, delivering the promised $35,000 EV last, after all the other models, but fear not, Elon Musk knows what he’s doing.

Remember that Tesla’s software and machine learning for self-driving cars helps them on all their platforms, not just the Model 3. The same self-driving technology can apply to the Model X or the Tesla Semi, so adding it to a Model 3, doesn’t really directly cost them anything. In fact, it helps them, since they’ll have more cars on the road collecting data, to feed their algorithms, making them even better.

If we first consider that battery production is the limiting factor in the Model 3, then a $35,000 base model would need 50kWh worth of batteries and yield Tesla just $2,000 in profit or a profit of $40 / kWh of battery required. Compare that with an extended range car with premium package and autopilot, that needs 75 kWh of batteries, but yields a profit of $15,000. That’s a profit of $200 / kWh. So if batteries are the limiting factor, it makes sense that Tesla would want to make as much money as they can up front, to help further the production process. Inversely, if there was a surplus of batteries, and the production bottleneck was caused by some other part, then it would still behoove Tesla to create more extended range cars, to use as many batteries as they have for higher profits, rather than having them sit around, waiting on cars.

So if you’re a fan of Tesla, and really want that base model 3, relax, it’s coming. Elon has worked through a lot of sleepless nights, and it finally looks like Tesla is out of production hades for the Model 3. And if you’re one of the early Model 3 adopters who’s purchased a highly appointed car, well bravo, you’re quite literally keeping this one of a kind company afloat.

Tesla is sure to make headlines, and lately, it has been a mixed bag, of production targets and fake news about skipping crucial final stage safety tests.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 09, 2018, 10:05:23 pm
Aug 8, 2018

Sono Sion solar car starts testing in Germany

By Eric C. Evarts

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Sono Sion solar charged electric car

Solar cars are like sunny days—always waiting for tomorrow.

Now the dawn may be breaking on that tomorrow with the small, crowd-funded Sono Sion solar car in Germany.

The company has raised enough online funding to begin testing, according to a Reuters report carried by Autoblog.

The car is mainly battery-powered, but the roof, doors, and hood are covered with 330 solar cells. The battery has a total range of 155 miles between charges.

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Sono Sion solar charged electric car

Sono believes the solar cells can provide about 18 miles of that range a day in the summertime (such as the heatwave blanketing Europe this summer). In the winter, the solar range could drop to as little as three miles a day, but drivers can still plug the car in and get the full 155 miles of range.

The Sion's solar panels are embedded in the car's polycarbonate body panels.

Sono's founder and CEO Laurin Hahn says the car could be a good solution for apartment dwellers who don't have a place to plug it in.

READ THIS: Sono Sion solar electric car promises 18 miles of range from solar panels

Hahn said the car will have seat heaters and air conditioning, a smartphone connection, as well as automatic emergency braking and other safety features to get a top score in European crash tests.

The company is preparing to take the Sion on tour of 42 cities in 10 countries to demonstrate the concept and give people an opportunity to drive it.

Sono plans to introduce the car late in 2019, and says it already has 5,000 orders at a price of $18,540.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fus.cdn2.123rf.com%2F168nwm%2Flenm%2Flenm1201%2Flenm120100200%2F12107060-illustration-of-a-smiley-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg&hash=2046bc6d662e09d3014a2c404a2af6ba17f8217c)


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 10, 2018, 10:48:47 pm
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Myth Bus-ting the Misleading Attacks on Electric ⚡ Busses

We’ve heard about how the Koch network 🦕🦖 is attacking public transit, and last year targeted electric cars. Now, it seems there is a similar sort of campaign afoot to combine those two and go after electric buses.

The timing of this makes sense: LA, NYC, and San Francisco are committing to 100% EV bus fleets, while other major cities like Chicago and Dallas are greening their fleets. Globally, the Chinese city of Shenzhen has a full EV fleet, with over 16,000 ⚡buses. 👍

Transitioning the US bus fleet to EVs could save more than 2 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year. As a July UCS study shows (https://climatenexus.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d1f5797e59060083034310930&id=04941f21f5&e=0fd17c5b57), regardless of the electricity source, EV ⚡ buses are cleaner.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-060518153110.png&hash=39d587c31b7f7e66b30d7e59bb560e2ad0662eee)

And as the good EV bus news comes, so must also come the pushback. Over the last couple of weeks, the conservative but generally-not-crazy Washington Examiner ran four pieces, three in quick succession, attacking electric buses. One was by Ross Marchand, of the Koch’s Taxpayers Protection Alliance (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013200859.png&hash=a7aaaa9f04c1e3e2c948723b5f8c13fe814dacd4), and the other three by a commentary writer for the Examiner, Philip Wegmann 👹.

The four pieces have barely enough rhetoric between them to scrape together one argument. Marchand claims in his piece that the buses’ expense is a problem, but neglects to mention that the fuel, maintenance and health savings from an EV replacing a diesel bus[/color] is well worth the initial cost, leading to a net savings. He also claims that EVs may be dirtier than conventional ones, citing the Koch’s Manhattan Institute. This, simply put, is false. Particularly for busses. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418202709.png&hash=7503265ec59e4c28d735afb762bc39f4674bd838)

Wegmann offers even less in the way of substance than Marchand. In one of his pieces, he implies electric buses are unreliable because of some problems between the headlights and radios on a grand total of four buses. In another, he calls the city of Santa Monica stupid for buying electric buses, decrying “the lunatic fanaticism” of liberal cities that think it’s important to provide public transit, even if it’s not popular.

But in the first example, published in late July, Wegmann hits on some reality. In a piece that starts by proclaiming that “the wheels on the bus roll toward communism in Los Angeles,” (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-220216203149.gif&hash=bd184b6edccce4045e246847a0c84e89bd5a18b6) Wegmann 😈 rehashes a legit LA Times story from back in May about problems with the Los Angeles EV Bus fleet. However, problems with one particular company’s subpar EV bus performance is hardly an indictment of the entire industry.

Unless, of course, you’re worried the success of the industry will harm you, like the Kochs are.

And Wegmann, as it turns out, is something of a Koch acolyte. His Twitter bio notes he’s a fellow of the Steamboat Institute, which is “a 501(c)(3) educational organization promoting Liberty, Free Markets, and the Founding Principles of the United States.” Though there are no obvious Koch-funding links, the Steamboat Institute is a member of the Koch’s State Policy Network.In Wegmann’s bio on Steamboat’s site, we see that he was a fellow of the Koch’s America’s Future Foundation writing program.

As for his writing career, Wegmann appears to have gotten his start in 2010, when he won a college scholarship from the NRA, then won an essay contest by Fox’s John Stossel and featuring pardoned felon Dinesh D’Souza. Then he wrote a couple things for his college paper, like “What texting hath wrought,” but was apparently “lucky enough to stumble into a job shortly” after graduating.

It looks like that job was writing at the Koch-funded Heritage Foundation publication, the Daily Signal, in 2015. Then he went to the Federalist for a few months, then back to the Signal, then stepped up to the Examiner.

To be clear, we have absolutely no evidence that Wegmann went on this anti-EV bus kick at the Koch’s insistence. But that’s sort of the point of the Koch’s strategy when it comes to blurring the lines between journalist and Koch operative. After getting trained by the Koch’s writing program, starting his career at the Koch’s Daily Signal, and enjoying a fellowship at a Koch-adjacent group, Wegmann probably doesn’t need marching orders to toe the Koch party line.

Then again, news that Wichita, Kansas was buying EV buses broke just three days before Wegmann’s first EV bus hit piece.

Wichita, of course, is the home of Koch Industries. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-280515145049.png&hash=84e87515e750391c1f1bca6d6ae06485972bfa81)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 11, 2018, 04:51:46 pm
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The Big Short Burn … Er, Explosion Implosion  ;D

August 10th, 2018 by Zachary Shahan

You don’t get much props for predicting something after it happened. This is sort of lame: “I knew that would happen. I didn’t say it, but I knew it.” So, I’m going out on a short limb and am making a prediction here in the open while the market remains irrational.

Well, to be honest, you don’t get much props for predicting something that someone else already predicted either. I’m just going on some simple, direct statements from a person who has shown for years that he’s exceedingly honest and often provides hints of things he knows are coming months in advance. He has also accomplished — several times — things that experts said were “impossible.” The task at hand here is not at all impossible.

That said, the stock market is acting as though Tesla CEO Elon Musk is either an idiot or a liar. In the age of a reality TV president, I guess this is par for the course, but it is shocking me yet again. If you’re just skimming the headlines and major media commentary about Tesla this week, you may well think Musk’s plan to take Tesla private is a dishonest, impractical, highly unlikely scheme. Perhaps you even think Musk is going to jail, just because the SEC is doing one of its basic jobs — very likely nothing more than some simple due diligence. Headline after headline makes it seem like a serious SEC investigation is growing and growing, but then I look into the details and nothing notable has changed. From what I have read, they are checking with Musk to make sure he does indeed have financing secured (as he tweeted) to take Tesla private. Given that he followed that up with the statement that all that was really a question mark at this point was whether shareholders voted for the plan — that doesn’t sound like someone I know to be honest fudging the facts.

So, no, I’m not concerned that Musk was serious. My first assumption isn’t that Musk was manipulating the market and has no one lined up to finance taking Tesla private. I don’t beat animals, dead or alive, but to further emphasize a point that I think doesn’t need to be emphasized: Musk has said for years that Tesla would probably be better as a private company, and he reportedly tried to convince Japan’s SoftBank last year about helping to make this happen. In other words, the man has been working on this for a while. This is not a joke. The chance that he did indeed get enough of a financial commitment to bring this proposal to the Tesla board of directors and the public is close to 100%, in my humble opinion. If you absolutely think that’s not true, you may as well skip the rest of this article.

I’ll get to Tesla short sellers in a moment, but first, let’s have a look at who owns Tesla. Thanks to some research and calculation work from Maarten Vinkhuyzen, this is how Tesla ownership breaks down (known, non-institutional shareholders are in red):

Owner                                           Date                        Shares                Value               Size

Elon Musk                                                                        06/13/2018                       33,737,921               $ 11,890,930,256       19.87%

PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/                                03/31/2018                      15,625,798               $ 5,507,312,505          9.20%

FMR LLC                                                                        03/31/2018                      14,214,496               $ 5,009,899,115         8.37%

BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO                                                06/30/2018                      13,171,801               $ 4,642,401,262          7.76%

TENCENT                                                                                                                 8,489,684               $ 2,992,189,214        5.00%

VANGUARD GROUP INC                                               03/31/2018                         7,123,666               $ 2,510,736,082         4.20%

BLACKROCK INC.                                                       06/30/2018                         6,459,236               $ 2,276,557,728         3.80%

CAPITAL WORLD INVESTORS                                       03/31/2018                         4,449,216               $ 1,568,126,179         2.62%

JENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC                                       06/30/2018                         4,332,187               $ 1,526,879,308         2.55%

SAUDI ARABIA Wealth Fund                                                                                      3,395,874               $ 1,196,875,686         2.00%

BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/                                               06/30/2018                         3,308,742               $ 1,166,166,118        1.95%

STATE STREET CORP                                                       03/31/2018                         2,488,466               $ 877,059,842        1.47%

BAMCO INC /NY/                                                       03/31/2018                         1,657,488               $ 584,181,646        0.98%

INVESCO LTD.                                                               03/31/2018                         1,427,089               $ 502,977,518            0.84%

MORGAN STANLEY                                                       03/31/2018                         1,395,354               $ 491,792,517        0.82%

SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP               03/31/2018                         1,278,592               $ 450,639,750        0.75%

PRIMECAP MANAGEMENT CO/CA/                               03/31/2018                         1,097,040               $ 386,651,748        0.65%

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC                                       03/31/2018                         1,055,539               $ 372,024,721        0.62%

GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC                               03/31/2018                         1,032,506               $ 363,906,740        0.61%

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP                               06/30/2018                            937,605               $ 330,458,882            0.55%

DEUTSCHE BANK AG\                                                       03/31/2018                            881,309               $ 310,617,357            0.52%

NORTHERN TRUST CORP                                               03/31/2018                            835,851               $ 294,595,685            0.49%

ALLIANZ ASSET MANAGEMENT GMBH                               03/31/2018                            799,486               $ 281,778,841            0.47%

NORGES BANK                                                               12/31/2017                            788,319               $ 277,843,032            0.46%

J&P(CHINA)CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO.,LTD                       09/30/2017                            781,379               $ 275,397,029            0.46%

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO                                               03/31/2018                            769,800               $ 271,316,010            0.45%

MITSUBISHI UFJ TRUST & BANKING CORP                       03/31/2018                            708,321               $ 249,647,736            0.42%

AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC                               06/30/2018                            619,585               $ 218,372,733            0.36%

BARCLAYS PLC                                                               03/31/2018                            576,101               $ 203,046,797            0.34%

SUMITOMO MITSUI ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LTD  06/30/2018                            540,971                $ 190,665,229           0.32%

CREDIT SUISS AG/                                                      03/31/2018                             520,227               $ 183,354,006            0.31%   

LEGAL GENERAL GROU PLC                                              03/31/2018                             516,632               $ 182,086,948            0.30%

ILDER G GNON HOWE & C   LLC                                      06/30/2018                             514,365               $ 181,287,944            0.30%

Now, let me be clear — there’s very little info out there about how these institutional investors view the offer. Even for large shareholders, like Baillie Gifford, that think Tesla is worth far more than $420, it’s unclear if they have limitations that would prevent them from carrying over a large portion of their shares in a private Tesla. Furthermore, some may simply prefer the public accountability and stock market pricing system — even if that means a lot of FUD bringing the brand down.

As it goes, experts in the field who I respect seem to be throwing their hands up and just guesstimating that 50% of those institutional shares would transfer over to private shares. If you add that onto Elon Musk’s 20%, Tencent’s 5%, and the Saudi Arabia Wealth Fund’s 2%, you’re at about 54% of the shares. If you cautiously (I’d say pessimistically) consider that half of the remaining retail investors are interested in going private, that’s 64%.

Now, this is not an evaluation of whether shareholders will vote for Tesla to go private. Again, perhaps many of those institutional investors would rather Tesla stay public. However, if you assume that the shareholders do vote to go private, there’s another very interesting matter to consider here. Actually, this is a matter that could be highly relevant even before the vote.

As it stands, there is an enormous short position on Tesla. Approximately 35 million Tesla shares are “loaned” out to shorts/short sellers. Basically, shorts have “borrowed” the stock from a shareholder and then loaned it out to someone else, with a commitment to buy it back at some undetermined point in the future in order to give it back to its rightful owner. (See our extensive articles on short selling and Tesla shorts on the bottom of this article for more info on this topic.)

A “short squeeze” is sort of, kind of like a “run on the bank” (which you’ve probably learned about from It’s a Wonderful Life). Basically, if a company you’re shorting has strongly positive news, it would be smart of you to immediately buy back the share you borrowed and lent out. The stock price is likely to jump up, and if you wait too long, you’re going to have to buy that share back for much more than you lent it out.

The Tesla [TSLA] stock price jumped up rapidly earlier this week when there was news of the Saudi Arabia wealth fund investment and then more so when Musk tweeted about potentially taking Tesla private at $420/share. But a couple of interesting things happened. First, trading was halted for a couple of hours. This is standard in the situation we were in, but the point is that it gave everyone some time to think about the news and decide what to do. The much more interesting thing is that by and large short sellers by and large didn’t cover — they didn’t start buying back shares they loaned out.

This gets us back to the top of this article. Short sellers 😈 👹 didn’t buy the news. They seemingly didn’t believe that Musk would take Tesla private and that he had financing lined up (they’ve been claiming he lied about that). Some others seemed to think $420 was a ceiling for their losses anyway, but that theory doesn’t appear to be grounded in reality from what I’ve read. We’ll get to that in a second.

Some longs have added onto their holdings as well. (Full disclosure: With my meager opportunity for this, I was one of them.) However, many longs also seem skeptical that the deal is going through. They want more evidence before buying in at $350–370. Given that there have likely been hundreds of mainstream media articles and TV talking heads scaring people about a potential SEC violation and ruminating on the slim possibility (which they consider not so slim) that Elon Musk lied about securing financing and there’s no way that Tesla is going private, I can’t say I’m all that surprised. (Even normally pro-Tesla tech sites like ArsTechnica — an early inspiration for CleanTechnica — have been spreading the fear, uncertainty, and doubt.)

So, now we get to predictions. Here’s the thing I think is going to happen (but am not providing as investment advice!):

I, like Gene Munster, think that shareholders will vote to take Tesla private (or delist it if that’s what we’re actually talking about). (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3) Since some major shareholders think Tesla is worth far more than $420/share and since this will be the last chance for many people to buy into Tesla — for a long time at least (since it is going to be much, much harder to buy shares in private Tesla than in public Tesla) — I think the share price will jump. People who don’t plan to hold onto the stock would hold at least until $420 since Tesla would cash out their shares at that price.

Meanwhile, short sellers will finally get the message: Yes, Tesla is going off the market, and they need to buy back the shares they loaned out in order to return them to their rightful owners. Furthermore, they should finally understand that $420 is not a cap on the buyback price for them. If the stock price jumps to $1000 because people value private shares in Tesla that high, then they still need to buy back the shares they don’t really own in order to return them to owners. ;D

Furthermore, if the price gets up that high, the privatization deal may get dropped or have to be revised. $420 is not a ceiling. In fact, it’s more of a floor for short sellers if the deal moves forward. ;D

So, we are back to the point that approximately 35 million TSLA shares are shorted right now. If there’s a sprint for the door, those short sellers will be fighting to buy shares back — and shareholders can wait as long as they like to sell them back.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)  If they think the share price will go up to $500, they can wait till then. Furthermore, if they value the private shares at $2000 each, they may have no interest in playing games and selling to shorts until the price is $2001. Institutional investors surely understand this. Many of the retail investors understand this. Who the heck is going to sell a short a share for $420? You must be high to think that’s going to happen in a large volume. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418202709.png&hash=7503265ec59e4c28d735afb762bc39f4674bd838)

The most epic short squeeze in history seems to be a Volkswagen short squeeze that happened in 2008. The short interest in the stock before this happened was approximately 13%. The short squeeze resulted in the stock price increasing multiple times over at its peak (see that link above for details). Approximately 20% of Tesla shares are shorted right now. 👀   

Perhaps the shorts with billions and billions on the line don’t want to believe the possibility of a short squeeze. Perhaps they are so obsessed with the idea that Elon Musk is a liar and a fraud that they can’t believe the simple tweets he sent earlier this week represent exactly what they say. If they are wrong, holy hell in a hot air ballon — this is going to be the most epic short squeeze in history. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl2.glitter-graphics.net%2Fpub%2F1225%2F1225662m3squ1oj6v.gif&hash=04764acd98565ded05a519757ede60e502342499) 🧐

https://youtu.be/aG9oPraTrmo

I watched that video after writing this article. Even if you read the full piece above, I recommend watching it. A tip of the hat to JRP3 for sharing it.

Update: This article was updated shortly after publishing to fix a couple of errors.

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Full disclosure: I am long TSLA. Because, duh.  😀
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 11, 2018, 06:30:42 pm
NauticExpo e-magazine

{Seawork} Sunshine Superstar (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdl3.glitter-graphics.net%2Fpub%2F465%2F465823jzy0y15obs.gif&hash=797efc3cdc025a8263ef125725aae969446489c3)

Marine Propulsion / Underwater Works and Pollution Control

EVENTS  /  July 17, 2018

By Tony Slinn

Formerly editor-in-chief of IHS Maritime, Tony Slinn is an independent maritime journalist.

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purely solar-powered zero emissions electric ⚡ ferry with deployable and retractable pneumatic wings—that’s ECOCAT and it took Seawork’s Maritime Sustainability Award 🌟.

An 18 m-long, 8 m-wide, 120-passenger aluminum catamaran built by Metaltec Naval in Cantabria, Spain, ECOCAT has an integrated propulsion system from Torqeedo of Starnberg, Germany, relying 100% on its solar-battery system with no auxiliary internal combustion engine.

“It has two 50 kW Torqeedo Deep Blue motors driven by eight 30.5 kWh BMW i3 high-voltage marinized lithium ion batteries, four in each hull,” a Torqeedo spokeswoman told NauticExpo e-magazine. “Power is generated by 120 photovoltaic solar panels on the vessel’s roof. To maximize that area, Metaltec designed a set of deployable and retractable pneumatic wings.”

“Top speed is 9.7 knots—normal operating speed is 7 knots—and the vessel’s cruising range is eight hours running on batteries without sunshine. ECOCAT will go into service on Spain’s Mediterranean coast and the operator expects to average six 13 km trips daily.”

“ECOCAT’s power system provides significantly lower operating costs over internal combustion engines,” she concluded, “with zero fuel costs, lower maintenance and a long battery life.”

The vessel is the first of Metaltec’s new ECOBOAT series of environment-friendly aluminium vessels. The company also has designs for a monohull solar-electric boat as well as a twin-hull hybrid vessel.

https://youtu.be/KeqzaUN234U

http://emag.nauticexpo.com/sunshine-superstar/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 13, 2018, 02:24:20 pm
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Mate Rimac’s Electric Odyssey (Video)

August 12th, 2018 by Roger Atkins

https://youtu.be/fKb0UXo0mt8

Following a hugely interesting presentation on Mate’s “rimaculate perception” I got the chance at EV Momentum to ask a few questions about the man, the mission, and the methodology that brought him to this point.

A well informed audience was also invited to pose a few questions on such things as strategy, and the Porsche investment that had been announced only 24 hours earlier.

If you have an interest in EV I’m certain you’ll enjoy what he has to say!

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/08/12/mate-rimacs-electric-odyssey-video/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 13, 2018, 05:04:08 pm
Tesla Model Y — How Should Tesla Proceed?

August 13th, 2018 by Zachary Shahan

As you may have heard, one of my questions for Tesla CEO Elon Musk on the last Tesla conference call concerned Tesla Model Y. Elon had previously tweeted that they’d unveil the Model Y on March 15. Given how the Model 3 reservations turned out (I’ll get to that in a moment), I was curious if Tesla was planning a significant departure from that with the Model Y. Elon’s response was that they didn’t know yet how they’d be handling the reservation process this time. Well, specifically, the following was my question and his response:

Me: “And regarding the Model Y, there’s been a lot of questioning if you’re going to have the same process as with Model 3 with reservations, if you’re going to shorten the reservation timeline or if you’re going to have a different process this time around.

Elon: “We haven’t made a final decision on that.”

OK, before we toss Elon some unsolicited suggestions, let’s just drop a handful of key pros and cons about the reservation system used for the Tesla Model 3.

Pros:

Hundreds of thousands of $1,000 reservations = quite a decent no-interest loan.
Customers feel more committed to a company and product when they’ve put money on the line (even refundable cash money).

This is a bumper sticker for good press — very good press. (At the beginning.)
A reservation list that involves money down helps Tesla to plan production for demand and also tells Tesla where its future customers live (and, thus, where Tesla should build more Superchargers, service centers, etc.).

The long reservation list proves to the world — including other automakers — that, yes, there’s a ton of demand for good electric cars.

Cons:

Separating dudes from their money for a long time can irritate a brother.

If you were #2 in line but ended up being #222,222 to get the car because you’re not as rich as the others (or simply don’t want to fork over $9,000 for battery capacity you don’t need), you might be p i s s e d. (On the other hand, the wait means that you’re more likely to get a high-quality build and you have more time to save up the cash for the car.)

The reservation list sort of doesn’t really matter — unless Tesla changes its production approach with the Model Y, which seems unlikely. (Yeah, you get in the front of the line for whatever variation of the vehicle you want, but unless you’re reserving a very specific version of the vehicle, production will probably be rolling so fast by the time Tesla gets to your variant that it doesn’t really matter.)

You have to manage not only all of the reservations but also all of the cancellations that come along due to impatience, bitterness, or just simply life. You also have to deal with the bad press that comes from such people complaining on social media or to major media outlets.

When it comes down to it, if the base price of the model isn’t actually available for 1½ years after higher-priced versions of the car, yikes, you’ve got a bit of a PR and customer happiness problem on your hands!

So, what to do❓

I didn’t have big pre-conceived notion of how Tesla should handle Model Y reservations and production, but I figured Elon Musk and team must have thought a lot about this, so I was curious to hear what improvements they were planning. But who needs them, #amiright? Without any word from the dude or his crew on probable changes, some members of the Tesla Motors Club forum just jumped in and threw some wonderful ideas in the hat. Perhaps Tesla should just adopt these fanboy/fangirl suggestions.

One forum member, “GaryW,” provided a handful of good ideas, questions, and commentary (as well as some compliments that I’ll leave in the quote for maximum CleanTechnica promotion):

Zach, thanks for all your work on Clean Technica and all your other sites.

He was clear in the Tom Randall interview that Model Y is top of mind after Model 3.

I would appreciate any thoughts about the model Y ‘dilemma’.

Mid-sized SUV’s are among the hottest vehicles in the US, while mid-sized sedans are among the weakest.

I really think the Tesla team was surprised by the number of Model 3 reservations. The demand may have caused them to push Model 3 production harder than they would have otherwise. This push was not all positive.

What if they recreated this with the Model Y? Since the size of the market is so much bigger, is it possible they get 1,000,000–2,000,000 reservations? Or even more? I’m thinking they don’t want another trip to Hell, either with money or manufacturing.

So maybe they are mulling over their options, and don’t have a plan yet? Here are a few changes I could see them contemplating:

1) Announce the car after they are farther along? If the care is closer to production, this could reduce a number of risks.

2) Announce a higher end Model Y first? They could always bring out a lower end model whenever it makes sense. They get a lot of unwanted press about the lack of the $35K availability for the Model 3.

3) Ask for a higher deposit? This could reduce the craziness of many people getting in line to get in line.

Great points, eh? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818180835-1624479.gif&hash=92c92575625c10582f9c1c6f9db969ad24bf62a8)

Point #1 is something I actually assumed would be the case, until Elon tweeted about showing the car in March, which seems like a similar timeframe in the development process as with the Model 3. But maybe Elon could walk that back and delay the Model Y showing. (Or maybe March 15 is indeed the perfect date for that.)

As far as #2, I totally agree — don’t even mention the expected eventual base price until you’re close to producing it. It’s not worth the headaches and it can actually be deceiving to some customers who don’t follow Tesla obsessively.

I think I prefer #3 — asking for reservations of $5,000, for example — over $1,000 reservations or not asking for reservations at all. It helps to get a sense of how many people will really buy the vehicle and where they live, and if people are able and willing to put down $5,000 for an indefinite period of time, they better understand the risks and they will almost certainly be ready to buy the car when it becomes available.

“Words of HABIT” took some of those questions and suggestions a step further, contributing the following (note that “MY” = “Model Y” and “M3” = “Model 3,” not “BMW M3,” which is obviously old and boring news):

My thoughts on MY:

֍ No refundable reservations in favour of non-refundable deposits, and only accept for premium orders to start (refer to next point).

֍ Acknowledge upfront LR and Dual Motor and Premium Package and Performance to be produced first. (it will happen anyway.)

֍ Once the worldwide demand has been sustained for premium MY orders — say, 3 years after start of production — only then offer the base version SR MY to keep ramping production higher.

֍ Tesla should not even comment on SR MY base price as this traps them into a potentially far lower price that what the market is willing to pay, which is what is now happening with the M3 SR base model.

While I never though M3 would bite into MS or MX sales (we now know the opposite to be true, M3 increasing MS & MX sales due to cross selling), I do believe MY will bite into M3 sales. I for one would have preferred small SUV over a Sedan type and would have changed my order in a heartbeat had MY been available now. If Tesla follows the above points, they can ensure continued increase in M3 sales for the foreseeable future and keep MY as a premium product, which is really no different than MS is to the MX now. IMHO anyone hoping for a $35k base price for SR MY will be sadly mistaken. Law of supply and demand, and demand will outstrip supply for the foreseeable future.

I love these ideas, especially the suggestion to take reservations/deposits for certain trims in order of planned production. I also think Tesla should limit such reservations/deposits to whichever continent(s) the car will first be available on. (In other words, if the Model Y won’t be shipped to Antarctica until 2025, don’t let people or intellectually gifted penguins living there reserve the car until closer to that time.)

It has been a painfully long wait for people in Europe (I was living there) who are sitting with their Model 3 reservations unfulfilled while cars roll into tens of thousands of American and Canadian homes, and I imagine it’s even worse in places like Australia and Antarctica. Overall, I just figure the upfront cash isn’t worth the hard feelings that inevitably develop. (Also, I’m a little sick of reading gripes from Europeans and Australians waiting on their cars — no offense, eager customers. :p)

Any other thoughts on how Tesla should proceed with Model Y reservations, demonstrations, and communications?

Check out more Tesla Model Y stories to dive further into Tesla’s next big thing.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/08/13/tesla-model-y-how-should-tesla-proceed/

Agelbert COMMENT: I have some food for thought in regard to the Model Y.

The SUV is a marketing invention of the automotive industry to get around the environmental requirements imposed, believe or not (one of the few things Reagan did right), by the U.S.  Government around 1988 to clean up exhaust and improve mileage. Passenger cars were regulated and trucks, heavy or light, were not. SO, the bright bulbs at Ford and othe car makers put their clever, scheming heads together 😈 and came up with "sport" utility vehicle in the (of course 😉) "light truck" category.
(https://assets.hemmings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//2015/09/1966FordBronco_01_2500.jpg)
Ford Bronco (first SUV) gasoline  🦕 guzzler 🐷 with trailer

The result was that Americans used MORE gasoline to move a heavier vehicle and pollute the air even MORE than before.  🤬

There is absolutely nothing "sporty" about a truck with some branding, but most people bought into it because they actually believed they would be safer in an SUV, never mind the fact that the people in the car that the SUV hits, or is hit by, will be more severely injured, if not killed outright. 👎

Tesla, stop with the SEXY branding baloney already. We-the-people want a Model Y that is an E-van 🌟, not an E-suv 🐷.

You can use E-van chassis to make the E-pickup truck too.

Elon, put a passenger E-van 🌟 out there. Make windowless models for businesses as well. Think about what SUVs were invented for. It was a bad idea from the point of the environment and continues to be a bad idea.

For that matter, an E-van with an E-trailer (no motor but addtional batteries in the trailer) attachment option  would take care of ALL pickup truck requirements. A plus of having a trailer with batteries is that you only use it when you need it, saving a lot of energy and, if the  need arose for the E-van to make a long range trip, use the empty attached trailer as a range extender.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 14, 2018, 09:06:46 pm
Hyundai Kona ⚡ Electric review part 2 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185037-16412296.gif&hash=c8a4038d309a0f49ca4a7a464f30f9a340049cac)

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https://youtu.be/923iqCTtFFU
Bjørn Nyland

Published on Jul 24, 2018

01:00 Charging ⚡ with Tesla UMC (Schuko and 32 A)
03:56 Tires on test car
04:27 Two large suitcases in trunk
06:51 Fob to open all windows
07:45 Ground clearance
08:44 Adjust charging power
11:05 Banana 🍌🍌box test 😀
14:00 Charging ⚡ on 175 kW fast charger
20:08 Charging ⚡ on 50 kW fast charger
21:10 Steering wheel, sun visors, front seats
23:57 Back seats, interior materials
27:39 Front passenger space and legroom
30:57 Charging ⚡ at another 50 kW fast charger to 75 %
31:20 Short summary of Kona
36:05 Entering address in navigation
38:11 Android Auto
39:42 Active cooling of battery
40:40 48 kW charging ⚡ speed at 65 % SoC
41:40 35 kW charging ⚡ speed at 74 % SoC
42:28 93 kW regen at high speed
43:48 End
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 15, 2018, 11:55:23 am
August 15th, 2018 by Kyle Field

Tropos Motors Extends Range Of Its Low Speed Electric ⚡ Vehicles With New Lithium-Ion Packs

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 https://cleantechnica.com/2018/08/15/tropos-motors-extends-range-of-its-low-speed-electric-vehicles-with-new-lithium-ion-packs/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 18, 2018, 09:35:03 pm
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Shipbuilding Contract Signed for Unmanned, Zero-Emission Container Ship ‘Yara Birkeland’

August 15, 2018 by Mike Schuler


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Unmanned operation of the ‘YARA Birkeland’ is planned to start in 2022.

The world’s first autonomous and electric container ship is one step closer to reality with a shipbuilding contract now in signed and sealed for the vessel.

Norwegian technology firm Kongsberg, who is partnering with Yara on the project, announced today that Yara has signed a deal worth NOK 250 million ($25.9 million) with VARD to build the vessel with launch scheduled for early 2020.

The vessel will initially start out with manned operation but quickly move to fully autonomous operation by 2022.

In May 2017, YARA and Kongsberg announced a partnership to build the world’s first autonomous, ⚡ electric containership. (http://gcaptain.com/worlds-first-zero-emission-fully-autonomous-ship-planned-for-2020/)

The vessel, named Yara Birkeland, will replace 40,000 truckloads per year, reducing NOx and CO2 emissions in the process. With the shipyard, selected, construction is now set to begin. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)
 
A vessel like Yara Birkeland has never been built before, and we rely on teaming up with partners with an entrepreneurial mindset and cutting edge expertise. VARD combines experience in customized ship building with leading innovation, and will deliver a game-changing vessel which will help us lower our emissions, and contribute to feeding the world while protecting the planet,” (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418203111.png&hash=e8f61baab9b9d36eaf1c4087927f321bf883250c) says Svein Tore Holsether, President and CEO of YARA.

https://youtu.be/Y4RTJpxz9hM
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VARD is a leading global shipbuilder of specialized vessels.

Yara Birkeland is scheduled to be delivered from Vard Brevik in Norway in Q1 2020. The hull will be delivered from Vard Braila in Romania.

Roy Reite, CEO and Executive Director of VARD, commented: “We are honored to be chosen as Yara’s partner in this innovative and exciting project. With a longstanding experience in building state-of-the-art and tailor-made specialized vessels, we are excited to be given the opportunity to build the world’s first autonomous and electric-driven container vessel. It is a pleasure to welcome Yara and Kongsberg to VARD, and we look forward to working closely with all parties involved.”

The project has received NOK 133.6 million in support from the Norwegian government enterprise ENOVA. Prime Minister Erna Solberg was present for the signing at the shipyard in Brevik, Norway.

“This is a good example of how Norwegian industry can collaborate to create new solutions and green jobs. YARA, KONGSBERG and VARD have built on their knowledge about technology, logistics and ship building with an ambition to create sustainable innovation together. The result is exciting pioneer projects like this one. I am proud that the Government has supported the development of Yara Birkeland through ENOVA and send my best wishes for the construction,” says Prime Minister Solberg.

Kongsberg is a key partner in the project, responsible for providing the technology including the sensors and integration that will enable remote and autonomous operation.

Yara Birkeland represents an important next step for the entire maritime industry, representing a major technological and sustainable advancement. The Norwegian maritime cluster has taken a leading position within technology, design, legislation, testing and all other aspects of the development,” says Geir Håøy, CEO of KONGSBERG.

The project was initiated in an effort to improve the logistics at Yara’s Porsgrunn fertilizer plant. Each day, more than 100 diesel truck journeys are needed to transport products from Yara’s Porsgrunn plant to ports in Brevik and Larvik where the company ships products to customers around the world.

With this new autonomous battery-driven ⚡ containership, YARA moves transport from road to sea, thereby reducing noise and dust, improving the safety of local roads, and reducing NOx and CO2 emissions. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185040-1659929.gif&hash=0a9ca0c1f083655b821cbf024422e55e009a6d8d)

http://gcaptain.com/shipbuilding-contract-signed-for-unmanned-zero-emission-container-ship-yara-birkeland/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 19, 2018, 07:21:09 pm
Microlino ⚡ modern Isetta already has 7,200 orders (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185038-16442135.gif&hash=52927992b43007fa5c5eb6ffcb453ae29948c356)

By  Viknesh Vijayenthiran

6 Aug 17, 2018

Two brothers from Switzerland in 2016 presented an electric city car whose design was inspired by the iconic Isetta—right down to the front-mounted door.

Called the Microlino, the car is the result of Oliver and Merlin Ouboter's desire to free up space in cities and promote environmentally friendly mobility in a way that's “fun and cool.”

It seems a lot of people share this vision as the company behind the Microlino, Micro Mobility Systems, a specialist in kickboards and micro scooters, has already racked up 7,200 orders for its electric car, Reuters reported on Thursday.

The Ouboter brothers are currently testing prototypes for the two-seat Microlino and plan to start production this year. Handling the production will be Italian firm Tazzari which has a 50 percent stake in the project.

https://youtu.be/GSQALI9k1OQ

Right now the Microlino has only been confirmed for Europe, where it is priced from $13,600. 👀 🧐 Many subcompact cars can be had for similar money and the rival Smart ForTwo only costs slightly more. The Microlino will also have to stay on city streets as its 20-horsepower electric motor, borrowed from a forklift  :D, will only see it reach a top speed of 55 mph.

Two battery sizes are offered, both lithium-ion units. The standard battery is an 8.0-kilowatt-hour unit good for 74 miles of range.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) An available 14.4-kwh battery offers 133 miles. Charging takes about four hours. The figures may change once production starts, however.

What's impressive about the Microlino is that it is only about 8.0 feet in length. It means you could fit three of them parked nose to curb in the space normally taken up by one car. The Microlino also has a handy 10.6 cubic feet of space in the trunk. 👍👍👍

Just 100 examples are scheduled for production this year but the goal is to quickly ramp this up to 5,000 annually. Tazzari has the capacity to build up to 10,000 annually if demand is sufficient.

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1118287_microlino-modern-isetta-already-has-7200-orders#image=100666371
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 20, 2018, 04:47:53 pm
Musk Talks Tesla & Automaker’s $25,000 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-221017161839.png&hash=7d34712243960aa20883775dad728bc2115ed6fe) Future Car With MKBHD

AUG 18 2018

BY STEVEN LOVEDAY

Project Loveday winner and king of tech reviews talks Tesla and tech with Elon.

https://youtu.be/MevKTPN4ozw


Who better to partake in a new, exclusive interview with Tesla CEO Elon Musk than tech-reviewer extraordinaire, Tesla owner, and Project Loveday winner Marques Brownlee (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-020617175335.png&hash=4a5c251d405bf9d4b949b9b72f14a0afffb47df7). Many of you may also know him as MKBHD. We had a chance to meet Marques at the Model 3 handover event last year and we’re here to say he’s kind, eloquent, and crazy smart. If you watch his tech reviews, this probably comes as no surprise.

Fast forward to recent days and Brownlee took a trip to the Fremont factory to sit down with the busy CEO. Despite Musk’s crazy schedule and the mounting situation in the media, he was able to give MKBHD a good chunk of his time to talk about tech and the future, among other things. Brownlee also notes that he was also able to tour the Fremont facility with Musk. He’ll be releasing a video of that in the near future. As soon as that happens, we’ll share it with our readers.

Without further ado, enjoy the interview. But be warned, there’s a shocker within. Musk hints at a future $25,000 Tesla. Zing! 🧐
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 15, 2018, 11:45:05 am
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100% Electric Autonomous Shuttle Project For Quebec (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F%5Dhttp%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185037-16412296.gif&hash=044c0b07d9dc888240eba394762aad21bee08549)

September 15th, 2018 by Jake Richardson

A 100% electric autonomous shuttle will be used on roads in Candiac, Quebec, in a long-term demonstration project. It is a collaboration between the shuttle’s manufacturer, NAVYA, Keolis Canada, the Quebec government, and Propulsion Quebec. From fall to winter, the shuttle will provide free service between the park-and-ride lot and André-J.Côté Park.

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2018/08/Candiac_QC_1-570x380.jpg)

There will be a person onboard to answer rider questions and to take over the shuttle if necessary. When winter conditions become rougher, there will be a phase with no riders to continue testing operations.

Autonomous cars are in the works and some Teslas have autopilot assistance, though it seems to be debatable at this point how trustworthy it is, depending upon who you ask. Uber has been experimenting with self-driving cars as well.

A shuttle carrying multiple riders seems to be something different, though. Is the point to eliminate drivers of these types of vehicles permanently? What if a passenger was having a medical emergency like a stroke or heart attack? How would the shuttle be stopped to allow medical personnel to board and help the person?

There’s a self-driving truck startup, but hauling cargo without human drivers seems more feasible, because at least there would not be any human passengers to be harmed by glitches or gaps in the technology’s coverage. However, huge, driverless trucks could still cause accidents if something went wrong.

Naturally, driverless shuttles would transport humans, which means there could be a variety of contingencies, like the medical ones mentioned previously. What do you think about the potential advantages of having self-driving shuttles?

Image Credit: P199,Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/09/15/100-electric-autonomous-shuttle-project-for-quebec/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 18, 2018, 05:44:00 pm
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September 18th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2018/09/FCA_Chrysler_Portal_concept_001.jpg)
The Portal, an all new fully electric minivan, scheduled for production beginning in 2020
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https://youtu.be/Bc-bDMoN6zo

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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/09/18/chrysler-schedules-portal-electric-minivan-for-production/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 19, 2018, 04:33:49 pm
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Electric For All Campaign From Volkswagen — 10 Million EVs Based On MEB Platform

September 19th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

Volkswagen officially launched its “Electric For All” campaign this week with the official introduction of its MEB platform. The platform system is the heart and soul of modern automobile manufacturing. The platform is where the powertrain, suspension, brakes, and other vital components all come together.

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2018/09/VW-MEB-platform.jpg)
Volkswagen MEB platform

Regardless of what bodywork the manufacture chooses to wrap around it — sedan, hatchback, SUV, or minivan — the platform is the same for all of them, which leads to substantially lower manufacturing costs. On electric cars, the platform is often referred to as a skateboard. It consists of a battery mounted low in the chassis between the wheels. Companies can make it longer or shorter as market demands require, but the basic architecture remains the same.

At a press presentation in Dresden this week, VW gave members of the press an opportunity to see the MEB skateboard without the bodywork that will surround it in a completed automobile. The company says it expects this platform to be the basis for 27 electric models from all its divisions by 2025. In total, it says 10 million vehicles will use the MEB architecture in the years to come. Production of the first ID branded electric cars will begin at the factory in Zwickau about a year from now.

The MEB is an important development for Volkswagen, as it seeks to make electric cars for millions of mainstream drivers. VW board member Thomas Ulbrich told the press, “We will make electric vehicles popular and get as many people as possible excited about electric cars. The MEB is one of the most important projects in the history of Volkswagen — a technological milestone, similar to the transition from the Beetle to the Golf.”

“We are making optimal use of the possibilities the electric car has to offer and creating massive economies of scale at the same time. Some 10 million vehicles across the Group will be based on this platform in the first wave alone. The MEB is the economic and technological backbone of the electric car for all,” Ulbrich added.

Building electric cars is one thing. Providing a way to recharge their batteries quite another thing entirely. The MEB platform incorporates fast charging technology developed by Volkswagen that will allow for an 80% charge in just 30 minutes. “The use of a new generation of high-performance batteries begins with the ID models. Thanks to their modular design and the multi-cell format, these batteries can be installed in smaller or larger ID. models,” said Christian Senger, head of e-mobility for Volkswagen. “The ID will be a milestone in technological development. It will be the first fully connected electric car with full everyday utility that millions of people will be able to afford.”

Just when all 10 million electric Volkswagens will be built is left unspecified. The company does say it expects 100,000 ID branded cars to be on the road by the end of 2020, with another 50,000 plug-in hybrid electrics made by Volkswagen joining them. The company says its 10 million vehicle goal is just the “first wave” of its electric vehicle plans without providing specifics about its plans for a potential second wave. But we all have to walk before we run. Volkswagen at least is focusing on doing what it does best — selling lots of cars to lots of people. The more of those cars that are electric, the better for all concerned.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/09/19/electric-for-all-campaign-from-volkswagen-10-million-evs-based-on-meb-platform/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 24, 2018, 02:24:48 pm
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September 24, 2018

German luxury carmaker Porsche quits diesel, aims to boost e-mobility

Luxury carmaker Porsche will no longer produce cars with diesel engines and will instead focus on expanding its product range with electric or hybrid vehicles, the German company has said in a press release. Porsche said it did not want to “demonise” diesel engines ;)  :D and that it would continue to care for the diesel cars it had already sold, but that it had “come to the conclusion that we would like our future to be diesel-free.” 

Porsche said it has not had a diesel in its portfolio since February of 2018.

The company added that it will introduce its first fully electric car in 2019, and that by 2025 half of its products could be e-cars.
👍

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/company/porsche-electromobility-hybrid-technology-six-billion-investment-diesel-exit-16134.html

Agelbert NOTE: (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-240718213433-14592370.png&hash=303e851c5feb196224d3a901ee609fed6437375d) Better late than never, I suppose.

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 25, 2018, 05:56:58 pm
(https://images.hgmsites.net/med/rich-rebuilds-flooded-tesla-model-s-via-youtube_100671413_m.jpg)
Rich (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185037-16412296.gif&hash=c8a4038d309a0f49ca4a7a464f30f9a340049cac) Rebuilds flooded Tesla Model S, via YouTube

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https://youtu.be/NuAMczraBIM

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What happens to electric cars that have been flooded? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163123-16662165.gif&hash=0c278af5ea445d20e48640c4f39f951df986eed6)

 Eric C. Evarts

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https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1118889_what-happens-to-electric-cars-that-have-been-flooded

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 01, 2018, 06:19:43 pm
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October 1st, 2018 by Kyle Field

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has launched a 2-year customer trial that will see its new eActros trucks put into the daily rotation with key customers.

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2018/09/18C0672_014-768x512.jpg)

The first batch of the fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks will go to a long-time Mercedes-Benz partner, logistics provider Hermes, as the first of 20 customers that will put the trucks into use in a variety of applications and industries over 2 years.

“The practical trials with the eActros are an important milestone on the way to series production,” noted Stefan Buchner, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. “We want to use the comprehensive findings to realise electric trucks for inner-city distribution from 2021.”

The trial is increasingly timely as many cities, states and countries establish zero-emission targets. Cities across Europe, like Stuttgart in Germany, have already implemented selective bans on older diesel vehicles that restrict entry into the heart of the city. Switching to fully electric vehicles like the eActros would allow logistics providers to continue to operate without being impacted by the new restrictions.

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2018/09/18C0672_004-768x512.jpg)

The trial will cycle 18- and 25-ton versions of Mercedes-Benz’s eActros into normal operations for a full year to assess the potential and drawbacks of the vehicles in the real world. The trials will last 1 year each, with 10 customers in the first year and 10 customers participating in the second year of trials, to maximize the exposure the vehicles get to different industries and the customers get to the vehicles.

The new eActros electric truck comes with a 200-kilometer range per charge, which should allow it to meet many daily driving activities for the customers in the trial. Local deliveries are an easy win as are regional point-to-point deliveries where charging can be arranged at or near the end of the route. Most providers will look to utilize the trucks on routes where charging can take place overnight at the depot, with more routes tested as they get familiar with its capabilities, especially with different load profiles.

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2018/09/18C0672_002-768x512.jpg)

Hermes, for example, is looking to test one of the 25-ton eActros trucks along one of its usual 50-kilometer routes from a critical logistics center in Friedewald. It’s a hilly route that they run 6 or 8 times per day, which will really put the range and charging capabilities of the eActros to the test. Load hauling capabilities are also of particular interest as trucking companies explore the impact of different types of loads on different terrain.

Hermes’ head of central procurement in Germany, Oliver Lanka, shared that, “Electromobility is an essential component of our sustainability strategy. We have set ourselves the ambitious goal of making our deliveries in all urban centres in Germany emission-free by 2025. Alongside the use of battery-electric vans over the last mile, the gradual electrification of heavy-duty distribution and feeder transport is an important topic for us. We are working together closely with Mercedes-Benz Trucks in this area. Both the technological concept of the eActros and the end-to-end service approach plus the level of advice have impressed us.”

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/10/01/mercedes-benz-starts-trials-of-fully-electric-heavy-duty-trucks/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 06, 2018, 03:45:46 pm
Oil's march toward $100 is just what electric ⚡ cars need (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

October 6, 2018

By Jeremy Hodges, Oliver Sachgau and Ania Nussbaum

SNIPPET:

Fuel prices reached a four-year high last month, concentrating consumers’ minds on the relative costs of internal combustion versus electric motors. For companies preparing to bring a record number of electric and hybrid models to market in 2019, oil’s rally could turbocharge demand.

“The higher the price of oil the more tailwind we’re going to have behind electric ⚡ cars,” (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)  Carlos Ghosn, chairman of Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co., said at the Paris Motor Show on Wednesday.

Article with video:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/oils-march-toward-dollar100-is-just-what-electric-cars-need/ar-BBNTKlZ


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 14, 2018, 02:22:05 pm
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Tesla: Let’s All Calm Down

October 14th, 2018 by Frugal Moogal

SNIPPET:

I own eight shares of Tesla stock.  When I started writing this article a month ago, I had four shares.  I have since doubled my position to a whopping eight. I feel like Tesla is in a position similar to where Amazon was about 15 years ago. There were real questions then if Amazon would ever make money to justify its valuation. Amazon could have gone bankrupt and an investor back then would have lost it all. Instead, a $1,000 investment in Amazon would be worth $40,000 today.

I bought my eight shares assuming there is a chance they will continue to skyrocket in the future, and if so, a potential $80,000 value in the future would be worth what was about a $2,000 risk today.

When I started writing this, I had a Model 3 on order.  I now have that Model 3. Simply put, as someone who used to do a lot of accounting, I have grown to hate the volatility of gas prices and auto repairs on monthly budgeting. At the same time, my previous car was quite clearly in need of replacement.

At this point, the Model 3 is the only electric car that has the ability to solve my gas price volatility problems while being able to serve as our primary long range car. If another manufacturer had a nationwide charging network, I’d be all ears.  None do.

I’d like the company to continue, but I don’t think I’ll be materially affected in either way if it doesn’t. If I lose the price I paid for the stock, I’ll be okay. If suddenly the company went bankrupt, enough Model 3s have been sold and enough demand exists that I believe they will be maintained. I might not get software updates, but that’s fine.

Now, having said that, we are in that period between Q3 and the Q3 call where we tend to have a flood of articles written about Tesla. Here are some handy things to remember:

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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/10/14/tesla-lets-all-calm-down/#comment-4144611778

Agelbert Comments:

I think it is time for intelligent people to start discussing the high probability that Tesla willl soon buy Ford. Yes, that may seem ridiculous to some. However, it is far more rational when you look at automotive manufacturer history in the USA (Hudson, DeSoto,  etc.).

Also, model names within large manufacturers (e.g. Ford's Edsel, GM's LaSalle) have gone the way of the Dodo Bird, so what people call "Ford" or "GM" today is NOT what they have always been.

It is quite feasable and rational to picture Tesla absorbing Ford, who's stock continues to plummet with massive layoffs now proposed. Tesla could then set up a hybrid option on ALL Ford models (running exclusively on E100 hydrous ethanol ONLY, NOT GASOLINE), which would seal the fate of Big Oil good and proper. 😀

Within a decade, all those models would be pure electric, while forcing a law change in the USA. What do I mean by that? 🤔

You see, even though flex-fuel cars in Brazil have run on E100 (NO GASOLINE CONTENT 🌞 WHATSOEVER) quite well for DECADES now, Big Oil continues to publish baloney propaganda about ethanol "engine damage, water absorption issues" and other assorted (convenient to Big Oil profits 😈) scaremongering. They are all half truths at most.. The most corrosive, engine harming liquid fuel out there is GASOLINE (that polluting witches brew of long and short chained hydrocarbons mixed with a bunch of stabilizer chemicals Big Oil doesn't doesn't want to talk about).   

Pure ethanol has ALWAYS been a far better fuel for ICE vehicles than gasoline. Big Oil knows that, so they have been pro-active in doing all they can to make sure we don't AND keeping E100 out of reach of Americans. How so⁉️

Decades ago,  Big Oil 🦖 made SURE that E100 (hydrous AND anhydrous) cannot be manufactured as fuel in the USA by getting our corrupted government to pass a law to that effect (the "fuel grade" BULLSHIT). (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818180835-16181943.gif&hash=0b93e71ee5e24bbe02555e0d648a1283e0e9651d)

That's right, folks. We need GASOLINE for Internal combustion engines like a dog needs ticks. However, Big Oil goes bankrupt if they cannot sell gasoline.

Tesla will soon be in the position to absorb Ford. They will get millions of Ford fans when they buy Ford for a song. The added brand will help accelerate Tesla product sales all around. ✨ 👍 😎

It's a better strategy than waiting for Ford to go bankrupt and have Trump 🦀 force we-the-people to keep them alive for a while longer.👎 😠

Think about that, Tesla fans. Successful car manufacturers have always absorbed unsuccessful car manufactures in the past. Tesla's future is to absorb those who make polluting cars.

As to why ethanol is the REAL bridge fuel to the future AND the ONLY Renewable Energy based fuel for hybrids, learn the truth at the following well documented recent post by yours truly: 🧐👨‍🔬

Is ethanol a sensible, efficient power source for any vehicle? (https://www.quora.com/Is-ethanol-a-sensible-efficient-power-source-for-any-vehicle/answer/Anthony-G-Gelbert)

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A “Rebot” B 🦕 > agelbert
How would Tesla buy Ford with no money?


agelbert > A “Rebot” B 🦕
How did Chrysler survive when it was bankrupt?

As long as Tesla is making a superior product, they will increase their Good Will (i.e. the term used in financial accounting statements)  among bankers, who consequently would be willing to loan Tesla the money to buy Ford.

If you are trying to make a case that Tesla's Debt to Equity ratio will prevent banks from providing a massive loan to buy Ford, then I think you need to study Citigroup, General Electric, Chrysler, AIG, etc. ALL of them were nearly or totally insolvent. Yet ,they are still there, aren't they?

Why then, do you see Tesla, a company that actually DOES know how to increase company worth with a great product (by investing revenue back into plant and equipment instead of stock buybacks and huge CEO salaries and golden parachutes), unlike the financial funny farms like Citigroup and AIG (never mind GE and GM wanting to make money from loans instead of quality products!)?

If there is one corporation out there that actually KNOWS what Socially Responsible Successful Corporate Behavior (a contradiction in terms for "fiduciary responsibility requirement" BULLSHIT Wall Street Fascist/Capitalists) IS, it is Tesla.

Any large bank that understands how doomed polluting vehicles are knows that EVs are the future and Tesla is the leading edge of that future. Loaning Tesla money to buy Ford is an EXCELLENT investment opportunity for any Bank.

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GO TESLA!

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Richard
This is exactly why seeking alpha is such a bogus site . It is so easily manipulated by dark forces.

This site is completely discredited by the crap it has spewed on Tesla over the years. What other crap has it been spewing?

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Chris O > Richard
To be fair a even publication like the New York Times has been an anti Tesla FUD leader ever since John Broder's infamous 2012 review of the Model S.

Not sure what it is about Tesla that rubs NYT the wrong way or maybe it's just the popularity of anti-Tesla hit pieces that sets the tone but when it comes to Tesla you will find that NYT and SA suddenly have remarkably similar journalistic standards. In fact NYT actually quotes SA anti-Tesla FUD specialists.


Agelbert > Chris O
I'm sure what it is about Tesla that rubs NYT "wrong". Big Oil goes bankrupt if EVs become mainstream in the USA (and the world). The NYT has always defended Big Oil interests, otherwise known in our corrupted country as "national security", including wars for oil everywhere.

Big Oil cannnot make a profit from refining crude oil unless they sell the lion's share of the refined product (gasoline, diesel and gas). If Big Oil had to rely exclusively on making money from selling lubricants and feed stock for plastics, fertilizers, etc., they would go bankrupt because those products are less that 15% of what comes out of the cracking towers in a refinery.

Big Oil is out to get Tesla because Tesla is a MASSIVE THREAT to Big Oil's profit over people and planet business model.

THAT is why the NYT in particular AND WALL STREET (in general) continue to publish hit pieces (See Zero Hedge fecal coliform bolus 😉 throwing monkeys 🐒👹) packed with scaremongering and outright lies bad mouthing Tesla.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 15, 2018, 02:02:37 pm
INSIDEEVs

October 15, 2018

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September 2018 EV SALES will be reported on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, beginning with GM’s quarterly report, Toyota Prius Prime, and Nissan LEAF sales at 6:30-7:30 AM PT (9:30-10:30 AM ET) and continuing with Ford and other automakers into the remainder of the week.


If you’d like to access any of our previous monthly report cards, click here  (https://insideevs.com/monthly-plug-in-report-card-archive/)for the full archive.

Every month InsideEVs tracks all the plug-in EV sales/deliveries for the United States by automaker and brand. Below, readers can find all the historical EV sales charts for the “current generation” of electric vehicles. Keep in mind that the words sales and deliveries are synonymous. In order for a car to count as SOLD, it has to be paid in full or leased and be in the possession of the consumer.

Also, here’s a deep dive into our estimates and methodology (https://insideevs.com/?p=304812&preview=true).

The current year/month chart and graph are included below, followed by historical charts by year, from 2017 back to 2010.


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 18, 2018, 02:51:42 pm
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Groupe PSA Braves Emissions Hell With Pure Electric Citroen

October 18th, 2018 by Nicolas Zart

SNIPPET:

The Groupe PSA, which includes Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, and Vauxhall, has had its hands full after acquiring Opel and Vauxhall. The transition hasn’t been as smooth as expected and now the company is facing legacy emission problems after a fiery French newspaper revelation.

Full Article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/10/18/groupe-psa-braves-emissions-hell-with-pure-electric-citroen/

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In the end, it seems that what motivates giant corporations to make the right decision in line with society’s best interest is not to do the “right thing” nor to be part of the solution, but how much money they stand to lose by pursuing a given direction.
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Jens Stubbe

Nicholas you need to read this article.

 Europe's love affair with diesel cars has been a disaster (https://www.vox.com/2015/10/15/9541789/volkswagen-europe-diesel-pollution)

The original impetus to launch Diesel big time for cars was that after the first oil crisis B&W launched motor technology for the shipping industry that could run on the cheaper and filthier bunker oil. This made Diesel an excess fraction.

Big oil rounded the car industry and EU up and they all agreed to launch Diesel for cars as a way to support big oil.

All European countries kept Diesel taxation down and Diesel for touted as more efficient and thus environmentally benign than gasoline.

Also to further press Diesel car technology down the throat of the ordinary car buyers the new car taxation began to be tied to CO2 emissions, which as everybody now knows are never really attainable in real life.

Along the way EU also imposed a demand for catalyzers. They do not function at all for most trips and they rarely last for mere than 100.000 km, so most driving are done with no effect from the catalyzers say for the benign effect for big oil that the catalyzer increase consumption by 10%.

EU has systematically rigged the scene for big oil and the car industry have been happy with the going of things in lieu with the fact that there never where any serious EU investigation going on regarding emissions so they could meet the emission standards with phony software and get permission for not meeting standards below certain ambient temperature (17 degrees Celsius).

Now the car industry is upset that they are to blame while all the time everybody else have been in on the plot.

agelbert  > Jens Stubbe
EXCELLENT comment!

Thank you 💐 Jense Stubbe.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 22, 2018, 02:35:57 pm
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COMPANY NEWSOCTOBER 22, 2018 / 10:00 AM / UPDATED 4 HOURS AGO

RPT-Truck makers rev up for rollout of electric ⚡ big rigs

By Nick Carey

DETROIT, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk put electric heavy commercial trucks on the map in November 2017 when he unveiled the company’s futuristic, battery-powered Semi, booked hundreds of orders and said he would start delivering the vehicles by 2019.

Now, it looks like 2020 could be the big year for electric ⚡ big rigs. Incumbent truck makers are accelerating their electric truck projects toward launches that year, while Musk told investors in June production of the eye-catching Semi freight hauler should begin “basically (in the) first half of 2020” instead of 2019.

Driven by regulatory pressure to cut diesel pollution, commercial truck makers have made a flurry of fresh announcements to deliver battery electric or hydrogen-fueled vehicles. They have landed orders from big fleet operators such as Walmart Inc, United Parcel Service Inc and Anheuser Busch Inbev NV.

The challenge is gauging how big the market for electric commercial trucks will be, especially outside of China.

The limited range of most first-generation electric or hydrogen commercial trucks and a lack of charging infrastructure threaten to limit sales to short-haul operations.

In China, regulators are considering a long-term plan to replace 1 million diesel big rigs with cleaner trucks, including electric models, and some Chinese ports and cities are banning diesel trucks, which could significantly boost sales.

In the United States, the outlook for electric truck demand is cloudier. Some analysts estimate that by the mid-2020s, U.S. annual electric truck sales may number only in the hundreds. Over the last 12 months, North American diesel and so-called semitruck orders totaled 497,000 units.

Toyota Motor Corp’s experience at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach illustrates the potential, and the problems for clean truck technology.

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Toyota’s working hydrogen fuel-cell truck


The first of Toyota’s working hydrogen fuel-cell trucks was designed with a 200-mile (322 km) range for daily operations and has already logged more than 10,000 miles running short routes around the ports.

The newer second iteration has a 300-mile range but that is still well short of the 1,000 miles or more diesel trucks can run between refueling stops.

Toyota has not provided a production timeline, but executive program manager Chris Rovik said “so far we feel confident the technology is absolutely applicable to this type of use case.”

“CHICKEN AND EGG PROBLEM”

Fueling infrastructure is a major headache for electric and hydrogen trucks.

Hyundai Motor Co commercial vehicle director Mark Freymueller describes a chicken-and-egg problem: Trucking companies are reluctant to buy trucks without fueling stations, but fuel station operators will not install them without trucking customers.

Battery electric trucks can take hours to recharge and charging stations are scarce in most U.S. states. Hydrogen trucks can be refueled in about the same time as a diesel truck - but hydrogen refueling stations are even rarer, with most concentrated in California.

“Fueling infrastructure is a very important first step,” said Chris Cannon, chief sustainability officer for the Port of Los Angeles. “The trucks may work great, but if they can’t get any fuel they can’t operate.”

Last month, the California Air Resources Board announced $41 million in grants to the port toward building 10 new hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks to be developed by Toyota and Paccar Inc unit Kenworth. The grant will also partly-fund two new hydrogen fuel stations to be built by Royal Dutch Shell Plc .

Most manufacturers see short-haul routes such as drayage services to or from ports or rail yards as likely first adopters of electric or hydrogen trucks.

“We think the first applications are going to be shorter haul,” said Denny Mooney, Navistar International Corp’s vice president of engineering. “We’re going to start out where the business makes sense.”

Tesla customers like Deutsche Post unit DHL, which has ordered 10 Semis, say they could save tens of thousands of dollars on maintenance and fuel annually.

CEO Musk says the Semi’s range could hit 600 miles. But a spokesperson said running uphill with air conditioning on or running other appliances would cut that range. Many modern 18-wheelers contain televisions, fridges and other appliances.

Package delivery giant UPS has pre-ordered 125 Tesla Semis and will use them on daily routes hauling packages between hubs and on UPS Freight routes between businesses - mostly shorter routes.

“In many ways we are ideally suited to be an early adopter of this technology because we don’t have much long-haul business,” said UPS spokesman Glenn Zaccara.

Tesla is working with potential customers including UPS, Pepsico and Anheuser-Busch to build charging stations at their facilities.

Nikola Motor Co, a startup offering a fuel cell truck, has ambitious multibillion-dollar plans to build 700 U.S. hydrogen fueling stations over the next decade, starting along the major routes of Anheuser-Busch, which has ordered up to 800 trucks, says CEO Trevor Milton. Nikola has secured funding for those stations, he said.

Additional reporting by Eric Johnson in Seattle, Hyunjoo Jin in Seoul, Norihiko Shirouzu and Yilei Sun in Beijing; Editing by Tom Brown

https://www.reuters.com/article/autos-trucks-electric/rpt-truck-makers-rev-up-for-rollout-of-electric-big-rigs-idUSL2N1X0095?
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 29, 2018, 08:02:03 pm
INSIDEEVs

October 29, 2018

BY STEVEN LOVEDAY

How is this Tesla Model S holding up after 150,000 miles and how can you keep your Tesla in the best shape?

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 07, 2018, 05:04:03 pm
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Low speed electric car in China

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Innovation Think Tank Says Tesla Isn’t Disruptive, But Mini-EVs Are

November 7th, 2018 by Michael Barnard

SNIPPET:

According to Bartman and team, Tesla didn’t fit that bill in 2015, but was better considered as a sustaining innovation. As Bartman concluded:

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“… because it’s a sustaining innovation, theory predicts that competitors will emerge. Our analysis concludes that a competitive response won’t happen until Tesla expands outside its current niche of people who prefer electric vehicles to gas-powered cars—but if it expands by creating more variety (such as SUVs) and more-affordable vehicles, competition will be fierce.”


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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/11/07/innovation-think-tank-says-tesla-isnt-disruptive-but-mini-evs-are/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 09, 2018, 06:11:53 pm
EcoWatch

By Lorraine Chow

Nov. 08, 2018 03:33PM EST

World's Largest E-Bike Fleet to Roll Out in Paris Region (https://www.ecowatch.com/paris-electric-bike-2618730834.html) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163125-16762116.gif&hash=dcf93619f3c0ebb651977b3dae2d1398f7705823)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 10, 2018, 04:12:14 pm
Green Car Reports


New Tesla chairwoman, Model 3 contender; electric Harley-Davidson: Today's Car News


By Eric C. Evarts

Nov 8, 2018

Tesla announced a new chairwoman to replace Elon Musk in a settlement with the SEC. Harley-Davidson commits to building its electric Livewire motorcycle. Nissan shows off a rescue truck with two Nissan Leaf batteries for backup power. And we consider the Tesla Model 3 as a contender for our 2019 Best Car To Buy award. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

Tesla named Robyn Denholm, one of its two current independent directors, as its new chairwoman. She replaces Elon Musk, who had to step aside following an SEC settlement over a tweet he made in August. Musk will remain as chief executive officer.

Four years after taking a concept electric motorcycle on tour, Harley-Davidson announced it will build the motorcycle it calls Livewire next year.

Backup batteries can be just the thing for emergency rescue operations, and that's that Nissan built, albeit still diesel-powered, to show at the São Paulo Motor Show. The Frontier Sentinel uses two Nissan Leaf batteries in the bed to provide at least a day's worth of auxiliary power to homes or businesses that have been cut off.

After missing out last year because of the car's slow ramp-up, the Tesla Model 3 makes our list of contenders for our Best Car To Buy competition for 2019.

Italian boutique coachbuilder Ares plans to build a roadster based on the Tesla Model S. Unlike earlier four-door chop-top versions of the Model S, Ares' version looks like a sleek two-door coupe.

Finally, following in GM's footsteps with its new bike, Ford bought electric-scooter sharing business Spin, to help ride-sharing commuters get the last mile or two to their destinations.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 13, 2018, 05:45:30 pm
EcoWatch

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Koch Industries 🦕🦖 Lobbies Against Electric Vehicle Tax Credit

DeSmogBlog

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Outgoing Nevada Republican Senator Dean Heller introduced a bill in September that would lift the sales cap on electric vehicles eligible for a federal tax credit, and replace the cap with a deadline that would dictate when the credit would start being phased out.

Under the current tax credit for EVs, once a manufacturer sells 200,000 EVs in the U.S. the amount of the credit gets slashed in half, then halved again. The full credit amount is $7,500. Tesla has already hit the 200,000 cap and GM will soon reach it, so both companies would benefit from a tax credit extension via eliminating the sales cap. Heller's bill lifts the 200,000 vehicle limit and substitutes a phase-out period starting in 2022.

But the conservative senator's bill is facing opposition from the conservative billionaire Koch brothers.

In a letter to senators dated Oct. 24, Koch Industries lobbyist Philip Ellender urges opposition to the expansion of EV tax credits through 2022. Ellender claims that the tax credits primarily benefit wealthy consumers and that subsidization interferes with "innovation and consumer choice."

The letter cites two studies, each by a right-wing think tank. One study comes from the Pacific Research Institute, which has received fossil fuel funding—including more than $1.7 million from Koch-related foundations and $615,000 from ExxonMobil. The PRI study, "Costly Subsidies for the Rich: Quantifying the Subsidies Offered to Battery Electric Powered Cars," emphasizes that "the majority of the dollar benefits from energy and electric car subsidies are paid to tax filers in the higher income tax brackets."

The other study is from the Manhattan Institute, another "free market think tank" that takes in money from the Koch network and Exxon. The study paints a misleading picture of EVs and their subsidies.

In addition to citing biased studies by groups tied to Koch money, Ellender claims in the letter, "We do not oppose electric vehicles."

This sentiment echoes the company's 2016 advertorial, in which Koch Industries claimed to be "all for electric vehicles."

Ellender also claims that Koch Industries is against any and all energy subsidies, even ones that benefit the company. According to the letter:

Instead of expanding this subsidy for wealthy EV owners, Congress should eliminate it along with all other energy incentives—including eliminating any incentives given to us and our competitors where we may participate. We are focused on long-term value creation, not short-term windfalls.
In reality, while Koch Industries is claiming publicly to support ending fossil fuel subsidies (along with EV and clean energy incentives), Koch lobbyists have long worked to ensure that the petroleum industry continues to get subsidized.

As Koch vs. Clean previously pointed out, "In a detailed 2011 report on Koch Industries, the Center for Public Integrity wrote: 'Oil is the core of the Koch business empire, and the company's lobbyists and officials have successfully fought to preserve the industry's tax breaks and credits.' The report documented that Koch lobbyists have worked to preserve billions of dollars in oil industry subsidies, including the Section 199 manufacturing tax deduction and the 'last-in, first out' accounting rule."

In fact, according to the International Business Times, Koch Industries has itself directly secured subsidies totaling more than $195 million.

The Koch network also lobbied for the Trump tax cuts that became law late last year. The corporate tax cut is not specific to energy, but it benefits giant corporations including Big Oil and Koch Industries nonetheless. Americans for Tax Fairness estimated that the Kochs would save more than $1 billion just this year from the tax cut—a significant windfall for a corporate behemoth that claims, "We  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_9HT4xZyDmh4%2FTOHhxzA0wLI%2FAAAAAAAAEUk%2FoeHDS2cfxWQ%2Fs200%2FSmiley_Angel_Wings_Halo.jpg&hash=13281f1944b60773bf12b29387b70be77cc1fe16)are focused on long-term value creation, not short-term windfalls." (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121829.png&hash=035f25ddb6d065f1533ce03c1c07f5fddcbbc83c)

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Koch vs. California: These Groups Want Pruitt 🐒 to Undo the State’s Right to Regulate Auto Emissions https://www.ecowatch.com/california-pruitt-koch-emissions-standards-2558995169.html … @ewg @UCSUSA @YEARSofLIVING @ClimateReality @greenpeaceusa @EnvDefenseFund

9:50 AM - Apr 11, 2018

https://www.ecowatch.com/koch-electric-vehicles-tax-credit-2619368336.html

Agelbert NOTE: If the Democrats are smart, they will push multiple bills thorugh the House of Representatives EVERY MONTH, which INCREASE the tax credit for EVs to $20,000 with NO CAP on the number of vehicles AND allow people with less than that amount of annual income tax to take the remaining credit in subsequent tax years. As it stands now with the $7,500 tax credit, only the wealthy who pay $7,500 or more a year in taxes can get the full tax credit because the law was stupidly (or cleverly 😈, if you are a fossil fueler) written to allow the credit to be used in only one tax year. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183404.bmp&hash=dc40a133c761f80036b08ef0f6c0427aaa7e9f4b)

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Yeah, the GOP 🦕🦖 Senate 🙉 🙊 would stop all these bills in their tracks. :P BUT, National attention would be publicized hither and yon to the FACT that subsidizing EVs so the average person can buy one would

1. IMPROVE the HEALTH of Americans by  IMPROVING air quality for humans AND myriad species in the biosphere, AND
 
2. Help mitigate Climate Change, making it COST EFFECTIVE.

All the blocking and whining about "funding" by the Fossil Fuel Fascists 🐉🦕🦖 in the Senate would cast the GOP in the well deserved role of the enemy of we-the-people AND the Biosphere.

REMEMBER that the GOP Bastards, when they controlled the House of Representatives, tried 70 TIMES over EIGHT YEARS, to destroy the A.C.A. they deliberately, with malice aforethought, demonized as "Obamacare". If they could do that EVIL 70 TIMES, the least the Democratic Party can do is 70 attempts TO PASS $20,000 EV TAX CREDIT GOOD LEGISLATION.


 
The Fossil Fuelers 🦖 DID THE Clean Energy  Inventions suppressing, Climate Trashing, human health depleting CRIME,   but since they have ALWAYS BEEN liars and conscience free crooks 🦀, they are trying to AVOID   DOING THE TIME or   PAYING THE FINE!     Don't let them get away with it! Pass it on!   


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 14, 2018, 01:28:15 pm
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Green Car Reports

Tesla, GM, Nissan band together to extend electric-car tax credits 👍👍👍

By Eric C. Evarts

Nov 14, 2018

SNIPPET:

Lawmakers' bigger concern, however, may be GM, which has forecast that it will reach the 200,000-car limit by the end of the year—and which doesn't sell luxury electric cars.

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https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1119917_tesla-gm-nissan-band-together-to-extend-electric-car-tax-credits

Agelbert NOTE: If the Democrats are smart, they will push multiple bills thorugh the House of Representatives EVERY MONTH, which INCREASE the tax credit for EVs to $20,000 with NO CAP on the number of vehicles AND allow people with less than that amount of annual income tax to take the remaining credit in subsequent tax years. As it stands now with the $7,500 tax credit, only the wealthy who pay $7,500 or more a year in taxes can get the full tax credit because the law was stupidly (or cleverly 😈, if you are a fossil fueler) written to allow the credit to be used in only one tax year. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183404.bmp&hash=dc40a133c761f80036b08ef0f6c0427aaa7e9f4b)

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Yeah, the GOP 🦕🦖 Senate 🙉 🙊 would stop all these bills in their tracks. :P BUT, National attention would be publicized hither and yon to the FACT that subsidizing EVs so the average person can buy one would

1. IMPROVE the HEALTH of Americans by  IMPROVING air quality for humans AND myriad species in the biosphere, AND
 
2. Help mitigate Climate Change, making subsidizing EVs COST EFFECTIVE
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All the blocking and whining about "funding" by the Fossil Fuel Fascists 🐉🦕🦖 in the Senate would cast the GOP in the well deserved role of the enemy of we-the-people AND the Biosphere.

REMEMBER that the GOP Bastards, when they controlled the House of Representatives, tried 70 TIMES over EIGHT YEARS, to destroy the A.C.A. they deliberately, with malice aforethought, demonized as "Obamacare". If they could do that EVIL 70 TIMES, the least the Democratic Party can do is 70 attempts TO PASS $20,000 EV TAX CREDIT GOOD LEGISLATION.


 
The Fossil Fuelers 🦖 DID THE Clean Energy  Inventions suppressing, Climate Trashing, human health depleting CRIME,   but since they have ALWAYS BEEN liars and conscience free crooks 🦀, they are trying to AVOID   DOING THE TIME or   PAYING THE FINE!     Don't let them get away with it! Pass it on!   


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 21, 2018, 05:33:48 pm
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Electrons ⚡ On The High Seas — The Zero Emissions Maritime Report

November 21st, 2018 by Steve Hanley

Little by little, the zero emissions revolution in transportation is spreading to boats and ships. Perhaps electric transoceanic container ships are not in the offing any time soon, but from personal watercraft to the ferries and cargo ships that ply coastal waters, the change to electric motors instead of diesel engines is happening quite quickly.

Torqueedo Ups The Ante For Pleasure Craft

 
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Founded in 2005, Torqueedo is the leader in electric propulsion for pleasure craft — from tiny trolling motors suitable for use on kayaks to lusty inboard motors for yachts. At this moment, the highest expression of what is possible in electric yachting is the Dasher from Hinckley, the perfect boat for admirers of Jay Gatsby and the green light at the end of Daisy Buchanan’s dock.

The Dasher features twin Torqueedo motors rated at 50 kW each. For 2019, however, the company has doubled the output of its top of the line motors to 100 kW. [Note — horsepower is an inexact way of measuring the output of electric motors. For those who are still frightened of the metric system, multiply kW by 1.3 to get an approximation of the horsepower equivalent.] The new motors are available in low rpm configuration for displacement hull boats as well as a high rpm version for boats with a planing hull.

The greater output requires an increase in battery power as well. The company’s latest Deep Blue battery features an energy density of 144 Wh per kilogram. At 40 kWh, it has 30% more capacity in the same footprint as the previous version. The company’s range of 24 volt batteries to power the companies range of small electric outboard motors also benefit from the 30% increase in energy density.

“By delivering more power, more energy, more silence and more convenience, Torqeedo honors its commitment to improve customers’ boating experiences and advance marine electric mobility every year,” says Christoph Ballin, CEO of Torqeedo.

Leclanché Batteries For European Ferries And Freighters

Leclanché is the largest battery manufacturer you have never heard of. Headquartered in Switzerland, its battery cells are produced in Germany. It has been selected by Kongsborg Marine to supply 45 MWh of batteries for an electric coastal freighter and 8 passenger ferries in Europe. YARA, a fertilizer company, is building YARA Birkeland, the world’s first autonomous and electric coastal freighter with zero emissions. Using sea lanes instead of roads, it will eliminate 40,000 deliveries a year by diesel-powered trucks.

Grimaldi is one of world’s largest operators of roll on/roll off cargo and passenger ferries in the world. Its newest vessels, known as Grimaldi Green 5th Generation ships, will feature hybrid power — diesels while at sea and electric in port. Batteries supplied by Leclanché will provide the electrical power for the hybrid propulsion systems supplied by Kongsborg.

Power Dock For Electric Ferries

 
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The Fjords is one of Norway’s largest passenger ferry operators. Now it is building Legacy of the Fjords to provide zero emissions service to Oslo. “Oslo is very different from Flåm, but we believe it should demand the same degree of operational responsibility and environmental care — especially seeing as it is the EU Green Capital of the Year 2019,” says The Fjords CEO Rolf Sandvik. “We want to set new standards for the urban environment, as we have done for the natural one, and the silent-running, highly efficient, zero-emission Legacy of The Fjords will allow us to do so.”

The Legacy of the Fjords will be a carbon fiber catamaran capable of transporting 400 passengers with zero emissions. To meet the needs of its new green vessel, the company will utilize the innovative Power Dock, a floating device that will draw power from the local grid gradually while the ship is not in port, then recharge its 2.4 MWh battery in just 20 minutes, avoiding expensive power surges when the ship is in port. The Power Dock also stores consumables and waste products from the ship to keep the water around it free of pollution.

“This is a considerable investment but an important one,” Sandvik says. “From a growth perspective, it marks a new phase for the business, but more importantly it also shows other operators here and around the world that it is possible to operate with the utmost environmental care, while providing sensational passenger experiences, in cities as well as natural landscapes. It’s our hope we can provide a model for sustainable future transport — one that will inspire other responsible, visionary cities and owners to follow suit. That will be our legacy.”

Conversion Of Ferries To Electric ⚡ Power Completed In Sweden

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Two ferries, the Tycho Brahe and the Aurora, transport more than 7.4 million passengers and 1.9 million vehicles a year across the 2.5 mile wide strait that separates Sweden and Denmark. Both of the 328-foot long ferries built in 1991 have now been converted from diesel power to electricity.

Each now has a 4.2 MWh battery system to power an electric propulsion system controlled by technology supplied by ABB, which has also designed and installed an innovative automated shoreside charging system. Using 3D laser scanning and a wireless communication link between the ferries and the shore, the vessels are connected robotically to charging equipment once they dock. The system minimizes connection time, leaving more time for charging the ferries’ batteries.

“We are delighted that the entire system is in place to support the emissions-free operations we envisaged from the outset,” said Johan Röstin, CEO of ForSea, the ferry operator. “This is a truly groundbreaking project and the work we have done with ABB will offer invaluable lessons for those following our lead. In shipping, innovation takes time and patience, and we always kept sight of the environmental benefits at stake.”

Largest Plug-In Hybrid Passenger Ship Under Construction

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Color Hybrid, which will be the largest plug-in hybrid passenger ship in the world, is now under construction and is expected to enter revenue service in the summer of 2019. The 525-foot long vessel will carry 2,000 passengers and 500 vehicles on Norway’s popular Sandefjord to Strömstad route. While near land and in port, it will be powered by an electric propulsion system supplied by Siemens using batteries from Corvus.

Building the ship will be a boost to the local economy, with up to 500 area residents involved directly or indirectly in the construction phase. Color Line chief executive Trond Kleivdal says, “The determination and the ability to adjust course has been one of the key drivers in the development of the company. In about half a year, this magnificent hull will be a flagship for the natural environment and for innovation for the Norwegian maritime industry.”

Two Electric ⚡ Ferries For Canada

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Electric maritime news is not confined to Scandinavia. Canadian firm Shottel has been supplying diesel powertrains to commercial vessels in that country for generations. Now it has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards to supply electric propulsion to two new ferries for the ministry of transportation in Ontario. The new ships are expected to eliminate more than 15 million pounds of carbon emissions annually.

The Amherst Island ferry will accommodate 300 passengers and 42 cars. It is expect to enter service in 2020. The Wolfe Island ferry will handle 399 passengers and 75 cars. It is expected to be completed in 2021. Both will have a speed of 12 knots — the same as conventional ferries. Both will be equipped with four Schottel 550 kW propulsion units. An onboard diesel engine will provide backup power as needed.

“There has been close cooperation with Schottel in this project that aimed at identifying highly efficient future innovations and green technologies for sustainable power solutions,” said Damen Shipyards’ Leo Postma, area manager, Canada. “Schottel’s international network and propulsion knowledge that we have relied on for decades and we already have supported, made this project a comprehensive solution for the customer.”

Viking Completes Testing Of Electric LifeCraft System

Viking, the largest marine lifeboat and survivability company has completed heavy weather sea trial testing of its latest technology, the electrically powered LifeCraft system designed to replace traditional lifeboats on cruise ships. The system consists of four self-contained units intended to be combine the maneuverability of a life raft with the capacity of a life boat. Each system can accommodate up to 812 passengers.

Each of the four components has four electric motors — one at each corner — for superior maneuverability without the dangers associated with fossil fuels, including toxic exhaust emissions that may enter the rescue compartment during adverse sea conditions. The motors also require much less maintenance than conventional internal combustion engines.

The whole purpose of lifesaving equipment at sea is to perform under the most rigorous conditions. Recently, Viking subjected its LifeCraft system to testing in the most difficult conditions imaginable — waves up to 30 feet high and wind speeds greater than 40 miles per hour. It passed all the tests with flying colors.

“We launched the LifeCraft with the ship heading 3 knots up against the wind, exposing the system to the full force of the fierce weather in the most critical test phase,” says Viking vice president Niels Fraende. “We then demonstrated — with a simulated dead ship condition — that the fully loaded LifeCraft system provides a safe and stable means of evacuation on both the weather and lee sides for several hours.

“In addition, we quickly and successfully maneuvered the LifeCraft survival craft on both sides of the vessel to a safe distance, demonstrating their built-in flexibility to move rescue capacity to wherever it is most needed. Simulating station-keeping while waiting for rescue, we performed a 24-hour controlled drift test in the battering seas with no damage sustained to the survival craft.”

The LifeCraft system uses a novel chute escape system designed to transport landlubbers safely from the comfort of the dining deck to the waiting rescue craft far below in turbulent seas. All landed safely in the LifeCraft unit at the expected evacuation speed, dry and unbrushed by the elements the company reports.

The Take Away

Decarbonizing the transportation sector involves much more than getting people to drive electric cars. The diesel engine is the backbone of most freight and cargo operations, which in turn are the basis for virtually all commerce. In many parts of the world, ferries are an integral part of transportation systems just as much as subways are in urban areas.

Little by little and step by step, waterborne transportation is awakening to the revolution made possible by batteries and electric motors, bringing zero emissions transportation to more people in more places. Taken together, all of the news above represents an important advance in creating a more sustainable environment for us all. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-221017161839.png&hash=7d34712243960aa20883775dad728bc2115ed6fe)

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/11/21/electrons-on-the-high-seas-the-zero-emissions-maritime-report/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 22, 2018, 02:16:18 pm
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November 22nd, 2018 by Steve Hanley

Last spring, when the US Environmental Protection Agency first proposed rolling back the fuel economy standards put in place by the Obama administration on its way out the door, Colorado governor John Hickenlooper saw the handwriting on the wall and decided to take action. He issued an executive order directing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to establish a Colorado Low Emissions Vehicle program that incorporates the requirements of the program developed by the California Air Resources Board.

Colorado governor John HickelooperUnder the Clean Air Act, only California has been granted a waiver that permits it to impose more stringent vehicle emissions rules than the federal standard. But other states are free to adopt the California rules if they wish to. So far, a dozen states and the District of Columbia have done so. As the result of the governor Hickenlooper’s executive order, Colorado has now become the 13th state to sign on to the CARB initiatives.

At the time his executive order was promulgated, Hickenlooper said,  “As the highest-elevation state in the country, Colorado has unmatched natural beauty and world-class recreational opportunities, but it also creates unique challenges. Our communities, farms and wilderness areas are susceptible to air pollution and a changing climate. It’s critical for Coloradans’ health and Colorado’s future that we meet these challenges head on.” It should be noted that Colorado already has one of the highest EV incentives of any US state — a $5,000 state tax credit.

The governor made it plain his order was aimed directly at protecting the residents of Colorado from the emissions rollback being proposed by the federal government and vigorously supported by US automakers. “Colorado has a choice. This executive order calls for the state to adopt air quality standards that will protect our quality of life in Colorado. Low-emissions vehicles are increasingly popular with consumers and are better for our air. Every move we make to safeguard our environment is a move in the right direction.”

Next Gen Transportation reports the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has now completed the necessary public hearings and unanimously approved a new regulation entitled Colorado Low Emission Automobile Regulation (CLEAR) which adopts the provisions of the California low emissions program. That means automakers now will have to build cars that comply with California rules for one more state. Combined, all those states and Washington, DC account for about 40% of the US new car market.

The new rules are a “cost-effective and sensible backstop” for Colorado in the event of the federal rollback actually takes place. It still faces a number of legal challenges from consumer advocacy groups who believe asphyxiating the citizens of the United States with particulates and other toxic pollutants is a poor policy choice. It is also a blatant and deliberate thumb in the eye of Donald Trump, America’s hateful and hate filled alleged president.

The road toward a federal fuel economy rollback just got a tougher thanks to the courage of Governor Hickenlooper and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/11/22/colorado-joins-california-low-emission-vehicle-program-in-rebuke-to-trump/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 23, 2018, 01:36:03 pm
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 26, 2018, 08:30:35 am
INSIDEEVs

NOV 24 2018

BY WADE MALONE

Must watch interview for those interested in the electric ⚡ Chevy Camaro eCOPO concept

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Read more and watch video:

https://insideevs.com/camaro-ecopo-electric-crate-motor-video/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 26, 2018, 08:48:04 am
INSIDEEVs

November 26, 2018

BY ERIC LOVEDAY

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Concurrent with its grand debut at the LA Motor Show, Rivian released a set of videos showcasing some of the abilities and features of its all-new R1T electric pickup truck.

SNIPPET:

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The R1T electric ⚡ truck is perhaps the most exciting entrant in the plug-in segment since the Tesla Model 3. Though its launch date is still a couple of years off, this electric machine really gets our hearts pumping.

Why? Well, it’s a truck and here in the U.S. trucks sell incredibly well. Beyond its truckness, the R1T is a long-range electric (perhaps capable of going over 400 miles per charge in the right configuration), it tows, hauls and has all sorts of really slick features.

Rivian says the R1T’s largest battery pack holds 180kWh of energy and delivers 400-plus miles of range. Additionally, Rivian will offer 105 kWh and 135 kWh configurations, with a base starting price estimated at just over $60K. The top spec truck will pump out something like 800 HP.

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https://insideevs.com/watch-rivian-r1t-electric-truck-off-roading/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 27, 2018, 02:09:26 pm
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Elon Axios Interview: How Model 3 Production Ramp Almost Killed Tesla, The Massive AI Threat, & Moving To Mars


November 26th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

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If you have a linear response to an exponential threat, it’s quite likely the exponential threat will win. That, in a nutshell, is the issue.

https://youtu.be/tRb6kQE7uYc

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 30, 2018, 01:07:20 pm
Nov 29, 2018, 04:00am

Tern Launches Corporate Electric Cargobike Program

Carlton Reid Contributor Transportation

I am Press Gazette's Transport Journalist of the Year, 2018
 

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The Willard Street Inn, Burlington, Vermont, rents out Tern GSD bikes to enable couples to enjoy a nearby scenic bike path – the bikes can be loaded with a picnic featuring a selection of locally-sourced delicacies.TERN

Bicycle maker Tern has launched a “bikes-for-business” program to promote its GSD – “get stuff done” – electric cargobike. The Taiwanese company with international staffers and global distribution is aiming to pique the interest of hotels and short-haul delivery firms. The program – trialled with a number of small businesses already using GSDs – includes cloud-based fleet management as well as customization options, including corporate color schemes and branded fascias. The corporate program will be delivered through local bike shops.

“E-cargobikes are a great alternative for some 20 percent of all delivery vans currently operating in large cities,” concluded a recent Dutch study. The 121-page City Logistic: Light and Electric report argues that cities are being strangled by trucks and vans – and one of the solutions is for businesses to switch at least some of their “last-mile deliveries” to electric cargobikes. Most of these are long and somewhat cumbersome. Not so for Tern’s GSD – this is billed as a “compact” e-cargobike, yet it can still haul 378-lbs, no sweat.

The $4,000 small-wheel GSD is a one-size-fits-all machine, and unlike a motor vehicle it doesn’t require insurance or a license to operate.

https://youtu.be/oll-lVqSW0o

“More businesses on bikes is something that is essential for the health of our planet,” said Tern CEO Josh Hon.

Corporate-branded GSD on trial with Deliveroo.TERN

“But it’s also great for the people working in those businesses who’ll get more fresh air and exercise. And it’ll be a really good thing for dealers who can start to build a recurring revenue model for their shops.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2018/11/29/tern-launches-corporate-electric-cargobike-program/#6e7198dc18f1

Vermonters like bikes. Yes, the folks in Burlington probably like e-bikes too. BUT, Vermont has real wet, slushy, messy winters. Winters here last a long, long time. Even with global warming the rainy messy mix we get makes biking a challenge. I actually did drive a pedal bicycle to a job I had parking cars at the airport (in winter) way back in 1998 for about a month. It sucked. It was slippery as all getout in winter and the cars made life rather difficult. If the young folks go for that, good for them. I'm too old for that.  :(

A Trike Electric with knobby tires makes things a little better.  This one from Z-electric is only $7K.  I may buy it in the spring.  It has a VIN number and you can license it for road use too.

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RE

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Had I been in that thing when the pickup truck that front ended me drove into oncoming traffic last week I'd have been killed.  As it is I'm uninjured.  Electronics batteries and motors are all available but somebody needs to do more than slap the components together to make a solution that works.  Three wheeled electric carts are nothing new.  This one is wrapped in a light plastic shell.  That plastic might shatter in Alaska temperatures.  I'd check into what it is made of before I got one.

For those who think they must drive an 8,000 pound PLUS tank to feel safe, I understand, but that is not, or has ever been, the issue with small economic vehicles. So, it is irrelevant to the subject of e-bikes. Surly's wife was saved by driving in an SUV (Subaru Forester). That does not mean, K-Dog, that these small electric vehicles (The E-Tuk sells in Colorado and is used to taxi tourists around - they also sell them for small businesses like this coffee serving model (https://images1.westword.com/imager/u/745xauto/9429084/e-tuk-vendo-open.png)) are not selling well AND are part of the Renewable Energy SOLUTION.

November 28th, 2018 by Michael Barnard

SNIPPET:

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Geographically, there aren’t a lot of surprises. As this chart of e-bike manufacturing revenue by country shows, China by itself is the biggest manufacturer of e-bikes, followed by the USA and Taiwan. That last comes with a political wrinkle, however. China considers Taiwan to be part of China, while Taiwan considers itself independent. Taiwan, or the Republic of China, lost its UN seat to the People’s Republic of China in 1971, but still maintains official diplomatic relations to 16 countries and informal diplomatic relations with most of them.

Why this is interesting is that the two largest revenue firms for e-bikes globally are both from Taiwan: Giant and Merida. This chart shows the top 15 firms by estimated e-bike revenue.

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here are a couple of additional points worth noting about this chart. First, the majority of firms in the e-bike market today are making less than US$100 million specifically from e-bikes. Giant and Merida, at an estimated US$170 million, are more than double the size of the next largest individual competitor. They are well-positioned to continue to dominate. Second, while most companies have a relatively limited number of models across a handful of categories, the number of variants within models is very large, especially for smaller pure-play Chinese manufacturers.


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 30, 2018, 05:32:10 pm
Had I been in that thing when the pickup truck that front ended me drove into oncoming traffic last week I'd have been killed.  As it is I'm uninjured.  Electronics batteries and motors are all available but somebody needs to do more than slap the components together to make a solution that works.  Three wheeled electric carts are nothing new.  This one is wrapped in a light plastic shell.  That plastic might shatter in Alaska temperatures.  I'd check into what it is made of before I got one.

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A Trike Electric with knobby tires makes things a little better.  This one from Z-electric is only $7K.

I've been to the factory, very nice machines.  He has clients all over the world, including Mother Russia.  It gets cold there too.  I wouldn't take it on the roads currently, I would use the bike paths.

RE


Yep. Gotta pick your spots. Might be fine for local travel, but on a highway? Not likely.
I found myself parked beside a woman who had a Smart ForTwo car last weekend.


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Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet

Really cute. I could not resist asking her about it. She laughed and was very gracious, said she gets that a lot. Said she loved riding it around town, and that it was a perfect commuting vehicle for in town trips. But that she would never take it on an out of town trip.

As AG noted about Contrary's wreck, when you're on the interstate and get rear ended by a drunk going over 100, you want to be wrapped in a steel cage.

True, but the solution to this inertia of weighty four wheeled (and up) vehicles making hamburger out of humans in light EVs is to restrict the heavy vehicles. The fact is that light vehicles do not wear out roads. SO, companion, cheaply made lanes EXCLUSIVELY limited to LIGHT vehicles is the way to go. Of course the car manufacturers will be dead set against this because they won't make as much money selling smaller, lighter, environmentally friendly, extremely economical vehicles. 👎

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 30, 2018, 06:35:00 pm
Quote from: AG
However, that is already happening in Germany and the Netherlands. 👍 It is being done.

Then how do they move freight? The draft from 18 wheelers barrel-assing down the road like they own it is enough to knock a Smart car off the road.

There are two issues here that you are addressing, not just one. Assuming you have no problem with low weight bearing companion lanes being built next to every Interstate Highway in the USA, the main threat to the small EVs and motorcicles and EV or ICE trikes using these lanes is the drunk driver on an average 4 wheeled vehicle, not the 18 wheeler. Truck drivers, as RE will undoubtedly testify, have a much better track record for safety than the average American driver.

True, the 18 wheelers are still out there and if they stray into a light vehicle lane, they can squeeze or squash them like bugs. It is a matter of probabilities. To reduce the probability of heavy vehicles, such as 18 wheelers, splattering light vehicles all over the place, automatic driving software, now being tested in Colorado, Arizona and Califiornia, is what we need to lower the probabilty of freight moving vehicles killing humans in light vehicles to close to zero. As you know, since the 1940's (at least), even before all the interstates were built, the USA was crisscrossed with "Truck routes". These roads were, in theory, made to handle the weight of freight without breaking apart. Cars generally stayed off of them and ran on roads that were not as beefed up for freight loads.

All that changed when the Interstates were built. BUT, as RE will also testify, the 18 wheelers are well known for destroying Interstate roads from overloading. Yes, they have load checking stations, but a lot of cheating goes on.

The point is that the ability of a road to handle weight, not the frequency of accidents where a heavy vehicle destroys a smaller one, has dictated what roads were built and where people drive. I am saying that a light, cheap lane system, plus the autopilot features on many vehicles, including the really heavy ones carrying freight, is the best approach to saving people money while polluting less.

So, the freight carrying vehicle is not the greatest threat. The greatest threat is the crazy/drunk/asleep/coked up driver. Yes, that is true. The only way to deal with this threat cost effectively, without going full fascist on the driving public, is to put barriers along the companion lanes. The cost of all that infrastructure will be more than compensated for by the savings in fuel and lack of pollution from the massively expanded use of small EVs.

Friend, we are really, really out of time on these transportation issues. I understand where you are at. My wife is in exactly the same place. But frankly, I think we are doomed with our current transportation habits.

"Facing these climatic changes will be like getting into a fight with Mike Tyson, Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Jackie Chan—all at the same time," lead author Camillo Mora told CBS. "I think we are way above our heads." (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-multiple-disasters-at-once-study-warns/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 30, 2018, 07:04:13 pm
You are right, RE. The T3-1 Micro  is a very nice machine. Expect the range to be goosed considerably as sales pick up. Battery technology is advancing in leaps and bounds. ✨ Even with present technology, it is child's play to double the range of this vehicle, simply because it is so light to begin with. 🌞

https://youtu.be/kKlpnZru4XY
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T3-1 Micro Quick Specs

Range at 25 mph -----------------------------45 miles (Base)
                                                                             57 miles (Lithium)
                                                                             

Top Speed ---------------------------------------40 mph

Battery Capacity -------------------------------- 4.1 Kwh (Base)
                                                                                6 Kwh (Lithium)

MSRP --------------------------------------------- $6,800 (Base)
                                                                               
 (Lithium)                                                                $9,690


Read more:

https://www.zelectricvehicle.com/t3-1-micro-enclosed-trike (https://www.zelectricvehicle.com/t3-1-micro-enclosed-trike)

It gets better range if you upgrade to the Li-I Batts.  But 45 miles is enough for me.  Downtown Palmer is only 4 miles away, downtown Wasilla 6.

RE


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 30, 2018, 08:10:39 pm
T3-1 Micro on the Road

https://youtu.be/xpwnW17naR4

SPECIFICATION AND DETAILS
 
The Micro has only hand controls to increase the number of people who can drive it. No foot usage required.

Seating for 2 -3 adults (including driver) Rear seating - 35 inch wide rear bench seat width.

Maximum payload   225 Kg, 496 lbs

Vehicle weight empty   with base silicate battery 390 Kg / 863 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight (vehicle + load) 615 Kg / 1359 lbs.

Maximum rear cargo area weight capacity   194 Kg, 360 lbs

Rear cargo area size   1300 L x 900mm W / 35 inches L X 35 inches W

Overall vehicle dimensions 2380 X 1200 X 1585 mm

  Wheelbase   1620 mm

Wheel size 12 inch rear, 13 front

Tire size 135/70R12 rear, 130/60-13 front

► Minimum ground clearance   175 mm

► Motor Power 4 kw transaxle electric, 3 kw continuous (7 kw rated).

► Brakes Hydraulic Disc, hand control

► Mechanical parking brake on rear wheels. Additional hydraulic parking brakes on all wheels.

► Throttle   - Hand control

► Maximum speed 50 Km/h / 30 mph in Moped class legal configuration.

► Maximum speed 65 Km/h / 40 mph non Moped class

► Maximum speed 76 Km/h / 47 mph with optional lithium battery system

Battery

► Base system 72 volt nominal, 4.1 kwh peak capacity,silicate

֍ Optional system 72 volt nominal, peak capacity, 6 Kwh, lithium 60 ah cells

The silicate battery last 2-4 years in operation. That is one third of the lithium, but they are very low cost at only $575 at 2018 prices. They are also extremely easy to change in less than 1.5 hours. Using them allows a customer a lower cost of initial purchase, with a low cost maintenance event every 2 or 3 years.

Range

► 45 miles at 45 Kph/25 mph: Base system                         

► 57 miles, at 45 Kph/25 mph:  Optional lithium system

► Battery charger included. Charging time of 4.5 hours on 120 volt normal wall outlet power. Options for 220 volt charging.

► Special variants are available for disabled people allowing the seat to move much further back for entry and custom modifications as customers may desire.

SAFETY

► High back front seat

► seat belts on all seats

► disc brakes on all wheels

► extremely bright lights all around for see and be seen safety

► Battery mass all forward of the rear axle and centrally distributed for vehicle balance

► With the battery mass at or below the axle height, and the motor mass behind the rear axle, the weight does not greatly transfer forward in hard braking. The resulting CG also helps to keep the trike planted and not feel tippy.

https://www.zelectricvehicle.com/t3-1-micro-enclosed-trike
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on November 30, 2018, 08:24:33 pm
 
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The T3-5D is the continuing extension of our T3 line of enclosed trike vehicles. From listening to feedback, we added extra doors and leg room for the rear passengers as well as a rear cargo door and fold flat rear seats. We made it go faster and farther and kept it all in a small frame with full hand controls for accessibility. Everything great about the T3-1 and more.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

The T3-5 Door gets its name from its 4 side doors an its rear opening cargo door.  With its fold flat rear seats, this little vehicle can haul an impressive amount.  The rear cargo door is 39.4 inches wide and 37.8 inches high.
When the metal floor is folded flat, the area is 39.4 wide X 43 inches long.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 01, 2018, 01:24:47 pm
Had I been in that thing when the pickup truck that front ended me drove into oncoming traffic last week I'd have been killed.  As it is I'm uninjured.  Electronics batteries and motors are all available but somebody needs to do more than slap the components together to make a solution that works.  Three wheeled electric carts are nothing new.  This one is wrapped in a light plastic shell.  That plastic might shatter in Alaska temperatures.  I'd check into what it is made of before I got one.

I've been to the factory, very nice machines.  He has clients all over the world, including Mother Russia.  It gets cold there too.  I wouldn't take it on the roads currently, I would use the bike paths.

RE


Yep. Gotta pick your spots. Might be fine for local travel, but on a highway? Not likely.
I found myself parked beside a woman who had a Smart ForTwo car last weekend. Really cute. I could not resist asking her about it. She laughed and was very gracious, said she gets that a lot. Said she loved riding it around town, and that it was a perfect commuting vehicle for in town trips. But that she would never take it on an out of town trip.

As AG noted about Contrary's wreck, when you're on the interstate and get rear ended by a drunk going over 100, you want to be wrapped in a steel cage.


I may have come off as negative but I'm making an observation.  Being negative is not my intent.  First look at that wheel.  That wheel is available as part of an electronic drive train that you can get from China on Ali-Baba.  All the separate components are available on the Chinese market at good prices.  I don't say the components themselves are good or bad.  Their quality actually improves every year.  This whole e-scooter market phenomena in all its forms has happened because of Chinese lithium battery technology.  I actually like it and it is not negative to just see it for what it is.  Understanding how all the kit parts work together allows me to understand the limitations and capabilities.

As good as the plastic shell may be this is still somebodies tinker toy.  A collection of parts.  Remember, I'm building one too,  My bike is the same technology.  I got some battery packs yesterday.  I almost have as many batteries as I need.  Next I mount them.  I'll be breaking open a pack from some kind of medical equipment today and it may have 15 batteries.  If they are all good I'm almost to my goal.

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Another of my wheels.  I have three.  You can read the milli-amphour capacity of some of my tested and charged cells on the table.

Nice work! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185039-1655102.gif&hash=1a13ffad2c8451cba6f45b04a1249447d50c3e73) I agree that small EVs are, of course, a collection of parts. However, I find the term "tinker toy" to be inappropriately demeaning of a very useful vehicle. Yes, it may be overpriced from your engineering knowledge base standpoint. But, most people do not build their own vehicles, no matter how much they could save by building them. So, I think these small EVs, safety issues and all, will have a greater and greater market share of privately owned vehicles as time goes by.

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The T3-5D is the continuing extension of our T3 line of enclosed trike vehicles. From listening to feedback, we added extra doors and leg room for the rear passengers as well as a rear cargo door and fold flat rear seats. We made it go faster and farther and kept it all in a small frame with full hand controls for accessibility. Everything great about the T3-1 and more.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

Quick Specs

Top Speed ------------------40 mphwith lead battery                                     
                                       47 mph with lithium

Range at 30 mph -----------58 miles 68 ah battery                    70 miles with 80 ah battery
                                                                                           100 miles with lithium 100 ah battery

Continuous Power ---------3000 watts

Battery Type ----------------Lead Silicate in 68 or 80 ah
                                                 Lithium in 100 ah

MSRP ------------------------$7,261with 68 ah battery                        $8,178 with 80 ah battery   
                                                                                                   $10,990 with lithium battery


The T3-5 Door gets its name from its 4 side doors an its rear opening cargo door.  With its fold flat rear seats, this little vehicle can haul an impressive amount.  The rear cargo door is 39.4 inches wide and 37.8 inches high. When the metal floor is folded flat, the area is 39.4 wide X 43 inches long.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 03, 2018, 12:23:54 pm
INSIDEEVs

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The Death Of The Plug-In Hybrid Is Inevitable

December 2, 2018

BY MARK KANE
Plug-in hybrids and hybrids are both doomed? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-040718162655-14212306.gif&hash=ac1ba9a4062a66706644a3a889fa54d31c5eb4f0) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163123-16662165.gif&hash=0c278af5ea445d20e48640c4f39f951df986eed6)

According to a recent Bloomberg article, we are entering a stage of the final 20 years of high diversity of alternative powertrains. In the end, only all-electric cars will survive. The hybrids and plug-in hybrids are expected to die by 2040.

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“With Tesla ⚡ fever running high, middle-ground vehicles are becoming irrelevant.”

Well, that’s more or less right as hybrids and plug-in hybrids were always considered a middle solution to full EVs until all-electric becomes more affordable with longer range.

We already see that most plug-in car sales are all-electric and most best-selling models are electric (China, U.S., globally). In the U.S., BEVs took over PHEVs by a 3:1 ratio in Q3 and soon are expected to eat into conventional hybrids too. Perhaps electrics already are. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818180835-1624479.gif&hash=92c92575625c10582f9c1c6f9db969ad24bf62a8)

All-electric cars are getting more affordable, offer longer range, have charging times improved, infrastructure has proliferated, design and features are compelling while acceleration becomes best-in-class. Purchase of BEV is also perceived as a bigger social statement than hybrids.

One of the biggest advantages of BEVs is their simplicity in terms of service, compared to modern ICE, which are very complex.

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“A full ⚡ electric is a much more elegant solution,” said Gil Tal, director of the Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Research Center at the University of California, Davis. “It’s very simple to build and very low maintenance.” In retrospect, he contends, plug-in hybrids “are just the training wheels” in the industry’s preparation for electric cars.”

Currently, many manufacturers plan to introduce a lot more all-electric models than hybrid/plug-in hybrid models. In the U.S., the Chevrolet Volt will come to an end in 2019.

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“The death of the hybrid, while seemingly inevitable, may be long and slow. A spike in gas prices during the next few years may even draw it out. “I can see them having a role until 2040,” Tal said. “But the problem will always be [that] it’s a more expensive solution, having two drivetrains. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

On the other hand, PHEVs still might be needed to convince petrol heads 🐷 that electric ⚡ drive works and to familiarize them with the tech. But yes, eventually PHEVs will die off. As the title states…it’s inevitable. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

Source: Bloomberg

https://insideevs.com/death-of-plug-in-hybrid-inevitable/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 03, 2018, 01:03:33 pm
INSIDEEVs

December 3, 2018

Agelbert NOTE: The driver knows how to drive in snow but deliberately did all the wrong, dumb driving things, when driving in snow up and down hills, in order to test the Tesla Model 3 performance.

The comments are educational and instructive. 👍 I am experienced in driving in HEAVY ❄❄❄ snow conditions. What they say about tires being of prime importance is correct. However, AWD outperforms even the best winter tires in severe icy conditions.

AWD is better than FWD. FWD is better than RWD. The Subaru Forester, because of its AWD X-Mode electronics, is the best ICE vehicle out there for snow and ice driving conditions. I've seen videos of a Forester going throgh two feet deep mud as well. In those videos, ALL the other FWD and AWD vehicles got stuck.

That said, electronics on EVs are more time responsive in controlling the wheels than the best Gas Guzzler AWD electronics out there. As to the auto-wipers, I agree that they suck.

Tesla  ⚡ Model 3 RWD :P Versus An Icy Hill: Video

https://youtu.be/V-xVgLWVBGg

Article with above video:

Another round of Tesla ⚡ Model 3 winter testing (https://insideevs.com/tesla-model-3-rwd-versus-an-icy-hill-video/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 03, 2018, 02:00:38 pm
INSIDEEVs

How The EPA Rates Electric ⚡ Cars: Range, Efficiency & More

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Model 3 EPA range and MPGe numbers

DEC 2 2018

BY JIM GORZELANY

IT’S ALL ABOUT RANGE, KWH/100 MI, AND MPGE.

As with conventionally powered models, electric vehicles are rated for their energy efficiency – and in this case their operating range on a charge – by the Environmental Protection Agency. If you’re already an EV owner, you probably have noticed that your power consumption and/or range doesn’t always jibe with its official ratings. As automakers usually say in ads that reference a vehicle’s fuel economy, “your mileage may vary.”

A big reason for this is the manner in which vehicles are tested. Contrary to what you might expect, they’re not driven on the open road. Rather, a vehicle’s energy consumption is determined in a laboratory using a standardized procedure that’s mandated by federal law.

TEST PROCEDURES 👨‍🔬

Each vehicle tested is “driven” on a device called a dynamometer. Think of it as a treadmill for cars. While the engine and transmission drive the wheels, the vehicle never moves, just the rollers upon which the wheels are placed.

A professional driver runs the vehicle through multiple standardized driving schedules to simulate city and highway motoring. The basic city-driving program replicates a rush-hour stop-and-go driving experience with frequent idling. The highway circuit is designed to emulate rural and interstate freeway driving at higher speeds, without making any stops.

An electric vehicle is tested after being parked overnight, and with the battery fully charged. It’s then operated through successive city or highway driving cycles until the battery becomes depleted. It’s then brought back to a full charge. A technician determines the vehicle’s energy consumption by dividing the kilowatt-hours of energy needed to replenish the battery by the number of miles driven. The latter is also used to determine an EV’s estimated operating range on a charge.

To help consumers compare the energy consumption of electric cars with those that run on fossil fuel, the EPA created a miles-per-gallon equivalent measurement, called “MPGe.” This is calculated based on a conversion factor of 33.705 kilowatt-hours of electricity equaling one gallon of gasoline.

For 2018, the EPA’s most energy-efficient EV is the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, with a rating of 150 MPGe in city driving and 122 on the highway. The next-highest 2018 models are the Tesla Model 3 Long Range at 136/123 MPGe, the Chevrolet Bolt EV at 128/110 MPGe, and the Volkswagen e-Golf at 126/111 MPGe.

FUDGE FACTORS 👀

Unfortunately, there are elements inherent in the EPA’s testing procedures that tend to skew the ratings. For starters, vehicles are tested without a full load of passengers, cargo and options aboard. All else being equal, the heavier a vehicle’s rolling weight, the more energy is needed to reach and maintain a given speed.

Also, the tests are conducted indoors at room temperature. An electric car’s range tends to suffer when subjected to extremely cold or hot weather. This is both because of the adverse effects of high and low temperatures on a battery’s charge, and the drain caused by operating the heater and air conditioning.

What’s more, a given motorist’s driving habits can also affect an EV’s energy consumption. Lead-footed acceleration and driving at higher speeds will tend to drain the battery faster than will maintaining a smooth and steady pace. Driving on under-inflated tires will also cost an EV owner additional kilowatt-hours of electricity.

READING AN EV’S ‘FUEL ECONOMY’ STICKER 🧐

The federal government requires automakers to include information on a vehicle’s energy consumption, along with pricing and other information on the so-called “Monroney” sticker that’s posted on every new light-duty vehicle sold in the U.S. It’s named for Almer Stillwell “Mike” Monroney, a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma who sponsored the Automobile Disclosure Act of 1958 that mandated the use of price stickers.

In the case of electric vehicles, the Monroney sticker prominently displays the MPGe estimates for city, highway and combined city/highway driving. The latter assumes 55 percent city driving and 45 percent on the highway. The sticker also shows the number of kilowatt-hours of electricity that’s needed to run the vehicle for 100 miles (this is expressed as kWh/100 mi). The EPA says this measurement is actually more meaningful when comparing costs and energy consumption between EVs than the MPGe rating.

The sticker also notes, on average, how many miles the vehicle can operate on a charge, and how long it takes to fully replenish a discharged battery using a 240-volt (Level 2) charger. You can expect the time to typically double when using a standard household outlet.

The window sticker further notes the energy consumption range for other models in the vehicle’s size class. You’ll also find the average annual cost to keep the car or truck running, based on 15,000 miles driven at a predetermined price per kilowatt-hour for electricity. It also shows how much more or less that amount is compared to the average vehicle over a five-year ownership period. These numbers will of course, differ for a given driver depending on local energy rates.

The sticker also provides ratings on a 1-10 basis for a vehicle’s smog-related tailpipe emissions and greenhouse gas emissions. Since full electric vehicles produce neither of these they automatically receive a rating of 10.

You’ll also find a “QR” code that can be scanned by a smartphone and takes users to a website where they can enter information about their commutes and driving habits to get a better estimate of their energy consumption and costs.

The above information can also be found on the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov website for easy comparison among competing models, and it’s available for all current and past plug-in and conventionally powered vehicles.

Be sure to check out other helpful information on electric vehicles here on MYEV.com, which is also the Internet’s prime – and free – marketplace for buying and selling EVs.

Source: MYEV.com (https://www.myev.com/)

https://insideevs.com/how-epa-rates-electric-cars-range-efficiency/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 03, 2018, 02:45:12 pm
My wife has ended up with the second Volt I bought last summer. So far I think the onboard computer is saying the hybrid's gas consumption amounts to 169 MPG. She is driving it for her daly commute, in fairly heavy traffic most of the time.

The old Volt (with just over 30 miles of range in most weather) never did better than about 100 MPG. That extra 20 miles of battery range has made the Volt from a good car into a great car, for people who still need a car that can run on gas, which is most people who do a lot of driving. The decision Chevy made to axe the Volt really breaks my heart, and we've discussed buying another before they're all gone.

I'm looking forward to the all electric cars, from a standpoint of reducing carbon, but i have my doubts they'll ever build  a car that will equal the Volt of today.


The Volt is a great car. The GM decision to axe the car caused me to be so angry I could spit. This is what I posted at Cleantechnica forum on that issue:

To GM's plan to stop building the Volt, I will let Obi Wan say it ALL:

(https://i.imgflip.com/eghas.jpg)


RIP: GM Will Close 5 Assembly Plants In North America, Eliminate 15,000 Jobs, & Cease Production Of Chevy Volt
Autonomous Vehicles The mournful cry from Detroit that "Nobody wants to buy an electric car" is partially correct. Relatively few cons…

 cleantechnica.com
120 Comments

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/11/26/rip-gm-will-close-5-assembly-plants-in-north-america-eliminate-15000-jobs-cease-production-of-chevy-volt/





Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 03, 2018, 07:13:49 pm
There may be environmental reasons GM axed the volt/bolt ? EV. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818180835-16181943.gif&hash=0b93e71ee5e24bbe02555e0d648a1283e0e9651d)

Disposing of toxins used in production may be cheaper to have Izusu (GM's Asian Partner) do the duty work.

It's a real bag of snakes with these wind up models. I think Audi has the right answer with H-Tron EV's. Hydrogen fuel cells.

A new sport I'm interested in following is the Formula E racing.

Loads of new tech used in these rigs.

https://youtu.be/eRZHDFm124s

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Az, you can NOT talk about the "pollution" involved with manufacturing EVs and, simultaneously ;), IGNORE the MUCH, MUCH, GREATER MASSIVE POLLUTION RESULTING FROM MANUFACTURING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE POWERED CRAPMOBILES. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-16881856.gif&hash=ef5bd30cec7a50a81f3507f9bd328189dead7aa2) 

GM's decision to stop making the Volt has, IMHO, absolutely everything to do with Hydrocarbon Hellspawn SKULLDUGGERY funded by the Koch Brothers, PERIOD, FULL STOP. They've been AT THIS LATEST SKULLDUGGERY for a couple of YEARS (at least).

Jun. 27th 2017 1:10 pm ET

By Fred Lambert @FredericLambert

Koch brothers 🦕🦖 launch new misinformation campaign against electric cars (https://electrek.co/2017/06/27/koch-brothers-electric-cars-fossil-fuels/)

If you cannot wrap your brain around that bit of in-your-face REALITY, then, uh, see below:

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 03, 2018, 07:17:19 pm
My wife has ended up with the second Volt I bought last summer. So far I think the onboard computer is saying the hybrid's gas consumption amounts to 169 MPG. She is driving it for her daly commute, in fairly heavy traffic most of the time.

The old Volt (with just over 30 miles of range in most weather) never did better than about 100 MPG. That extra 20 miles of battery range has made the Volt from a good car into a great car, for people who still need a car that can run on gas, which is most people who do a lot of driving. The decision Chevy made to axe the Volt really breaks my heart, and we've discussed buying another before they're all gone.

I'm looking forward to the all electric cars, from a standpoint of reducing carbon, but i have my doubts they'll ever build  a car that will equal the Volt of today.


The Volt is a great car. The GM decision to axe the car caused me to be so angry I could spit. This is what I posted at Cleantechnica forum on that issue:

To GM's plan to stop building the Volt, I will let Obi Wan say it ALL:[/size]

(https://i.imgflip.com/eghas.jpg)


RIP: GM Will Close 5 Assembly Plants In North America, Eliminate 15,000 Jobs, & Cease Production Of Chevy Volt
Autonomous Vehicles The mournful cry from Detroit that "Nobody wants to buy an electric car" is partially correct. Relatively few cons…

 cleantechnica.com
120 Comments

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/11/26/rip-gm-will-close-5-assembly-plants-in-north-america-eliminate-15000-jobs-cease-production-of-chevy-volt/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/11/26/rip-gm-will-close-5-assembly-plants-in-north-america-eliminate-15000-jobs-cease-production-of-chevy-volt/)

I can see the justification. The specs for the volt were laid down quite some time ago. The bolt is proving very popular. battery capacity has increased as well as peoples acceptance of all electric since they designed the volt.  Its neither fish nor fowl having the maintenance requirements of two cars. If you want gas backup the hybrid model is a more efficient cheaper way to get it, if you want the electric features the all electric is more efficient... The engine charges battery, full size electric runs car method has advantages but the increased cost of it didn't work out and its appeal was limited. I hope they use the capacity to build more full electrics like they say they are going to... We shall see. And again the bolt is awesome I wish it worked better for my climate and circumstances...

Yes, we shall see. But, while we are waiting to see, I suggest you look at the total number of different vehicles GM makes, all with internal combustion engines. Based on your logic, it was "uneconomical" to make so many different models with basically the same type of engine and drive train. I don't think so.

As to the sales of the Volt, it was selling MUCH BETTER than  several other models that GM will CONTINUE to make, so your argument that the Volt wasn't "competitive" with the Bolt is not reality based. Both the Bolt and the Volt ARE selling quite well, thank you very much.

The logic that DOES APPLY in this situation is that the Koch Brothers 🦕🦖 are in this up to their fossil fuel defending necks (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191329.bmp&hash=4764bfbe6bb0e11ca61102efa97a932a824f47e0). I posted a video from Tthe Real News here that evidences that the ending Volt production does not have SQUAT to do with shutting all the plants that GM wants to shut down, as an influential member of the GM workforce in those plants made quite clear in the video (see below).

https://youtu.be/1jOF8jaZeJs (https://youtu.be/1jOF8jaZeJs)

The happy talk from GM that is, in so many clever and duplictous words, formulated to lull us into believing the BULLSHIT that they "plan to build lots of EVs in the future" (https://emojipedia-us.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs/240/apple/118/pile-of-poo_1f4a9.png) is the typical sucker play the fossil fuelers 🐉🦕🦖 are (IN)FAMOUS for. First they make excuses about not making the EV NOW because, uh, "EVs aren't ready for prime time" but they are gonna make lots of them soon, real soon.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_9HT4xZyDmh4%2FTOHhxzA0wLI%2FAAAAAAAAEUk%2FoeHDS2cfxWQ%2Fs200%2FSmiley_Angel_Wings_Halo.jpg&hash=13281f1944b60773bf12b29387b70be77cc1fe16)

A decade goes by and then they say, uh, well, we decided not to make them because, uh, "they weren't competitive, they were too costly, they were inefficient, etc." while they continued to go out of their way (see the first EV that GM made back in the 1990's) to make sure EV availability is as limited as possible. THAT is the PLAN (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817135149.gif&hash=b4a8748d7cf56a31dd0a6aae5828ed2c1ac2815c), although they will, of course, never admit it.

The NEXT STEP in the PLAN for ALL subsidies for EVs and PHEVs to DISAPPEAR in the good old USA (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-020818201645-1486464.jpeg&hash=bfa44b2ee2b1d6d1ea71a024b1bd6e9cf1328326).  They DID SOMETHING SIMILAR with electric trolleys in cities all over the USA from the early 20th century too around 1945. They bought them all up and proceeded to  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311013201314.png&hash=0715eb72631014310634eb56176ff860c6d542f6) NOT maintain them, screw up the schedules, etc. After they were all replaced by horrendously polluting diesel powered busses, the fossil fuelers (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-241013183046.jpeg&hash=51c9c4f17e747698c76c65c7c1814eff4f32c400) claimed that electric trolleys were "not competitive".

This is just another HYDROCARBON HELLSPAWN 🦕🦖 SCAM to kill EVs in favor of the CRAPmobiles that run on Fossil fuels, PERIOD, FULL STOP. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-16881856.gif&hash=ef5bd30cec7a50a81f3507f9bd328189dead7aa2) 

All that said, GM will rue the day they made this incredibly stupid decision. China (and India, but especially China) already is the vehicle manufacturing powerhouse of the planet. China is going FULLY into EVs. They will destroy GM, or absorb them. It's OVER for the Crapmobiles. 
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 03, 2018, 07:19:23 pm
My wife has ended up with the second Volt I bought last summer. So far I think the onboard computer is saying the hybrid's gas consumption amounts to 169 MPG. She is driving it for her daly commute, in fairly heavy traffic most of the time.

The old Volt (with just over 30 miles of range in most weather) never did better than about 100 MPG. That extra 20 miles of battery range has made the Volt from a good car into a great car, for people who still need a car that can run on gas, which is most people who do a lot of driving. The decision Chevy made to axe the Volt really breaks my heart, and we've discussed buying another before they're all gone.

I'm looking forward to the all electric cars, from a standpoint of reducing carbon, but i have my doubts they'll ever build  a car that will equal the Volt of today.

The Volt is a great car. The GM decision to axe the car caused me to be so angry I could spit. This is what I posted at Cleantechnica forum on that issue:

To GM's plan to stop building the Volt, I will let Obi Wan say it ALL:

(https://i.imgflip.com/eghas.jpg)


RIP: GM Will Close 5 Assembly Plants In North America, Eliminate 15,000 Jobs, & Cease Production Of Chevy Volt
Autonomous Vehicles The mournful cry from Detroit that "Nobody wants to buy an electric car" is partially correct. Relatively few cons…

 cleantechnica.com
120 Comments

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/11/26/rip-gm-will-close-5-assembly-plants-in-north-america-eliminate-15000-jobs-cease-production-of-chevy-volt/ (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/11/26/rip-gm-will-close-5-assembly-plants-in-north-america-eliminate-15000-jobs-cease-production-of-chevy-volt/)
I can see the justification. The specs for the volt were laid down quite some time ago. The bolt is proving very popular. battery capacity has increased as well as peoples acceptance of all electric since they designed the volt.  Its neither fish nor fowl having the maintenance requirements of two cars. If you want gas backup the hybrid model is a more efficient cheaper way to get it, if you want the electric features the all electric is more efficient... The engine charges battery, full size electric runs car method has advantages but the increased cost of it didn't work out and its appeal was limited. I hope they use the capacity to build more full electrics like they say they are going to... We shall see. And again the bolt is awesome I wish it worked better for my climate and circumstances...

I disagree on a few of your points. for one thing, the maintenance on the Volt is quite low. Oil changes once a year. Maintenance on the electric motor pretty much zero, in my experience. Batteries last something close to the usable life of the car. At least 200K, maybe more.

Rather than "neither fish nor fowl", I'd call it the best of both worlds. Even a Tesla is a carriage without a horse, if the batteries are dead. For people who drive longer distances, this is a real problem. And fast chargers are not just on every street corner either.

And the the Volt was never a true serial hybrid anyway. It has three modes, one of which does (minimally) charge the batteries from the gas engine, like most other hybrids. I had a Prius, which I gave to my daughter. It was a great car, but the Volt is a better car. That's about the best recommendation I can give. Better than a Prius, in my view. That's real praise.

And I'm not just saying that because I bought one. I might well buy a Bolt too, at some point.


Well said. See my comment for why I disagree with Nearingsfault. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418202709.png&hash=7503265ec59e4c28d735afb762bc39f4674bd838)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 03, 2018, 07:28:48 pm
I disagree on a few of your points. for one thing, the maintenance on the Volt is quite low. Oil changes once a year. Maintenance on the electric motor pretty much zero, in my experience. Batteries last something close to the usable life of the car. At least 200K, maybe more.

Rather than "neither fish nor fowl", I'd call it the best of both worlds. Even a Tesla is a carriage without a horse, if the batteries are dead. For people who drive longer distances, this is a real problem. And fast chargers are not just on every street corner either.

And the the Volt was never a true serial hybrid anyway. It has three modes, one of which does (minimally) charge the batteries from the gas engine, like most other hybrids. I had a Prius, which I gave to my daughter. It was a great car, but the Volt is a better car. That's about the best recommendation I can give. Better than a Prius, in my view. That's real praise.

And I'm not just saying that because I bought one. I might well buy a Bolt too, at some point.

So Eddie here is a good question for you. How many people can understand and quantify the difference between a hybrid and the volt...  I think gm is abandoning car production in north America because they make much higher profit margins pushing trucks and crossovers with lots of bells and whistles in this market. I do stand corrected the sales numbers for the volt are good I looked them up. How many years until electric subsidies run out? Could that be a reason? Ag I broke my own rule and responded on your thread... for that I am sorry...

Good. See that you don't break your "rule" again. It's over for the fosssil fuel powered CRAPmobiles, whether you want to believe that or not. GM and Ford are dead corporations walking unless they get their heads out of their CRAPmobile favoring asses. If they had spent a TENTH of the money they spend on advertising CRAPmobiles over the last TWO decades on advertising EVs and PHEVs, those vehicles would now DOMINATE the market. Yeah, I know, you can't wrap tour head around that "concept". Fine, keep supporting your BC pipeline and tar sands CRAP because, uh, "that is profitable", NOT!

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 05, 2018, 12:56:17 pm
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BREAKING: Tesla Passes Daimler In Market Cap — Volkswagen Next?


December 4th, 2018 by Zachary Shahan

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Some people don’t understand it. How can a little upstart like Tesla be worth more than almost every other automaker in the world? Of course, being that I have an outsized investment in Tesla [TSLA] compared to other stocks, I have a fairly strong opinion on this topic. In summary, I would say that all is right in the world of auto stocks, so I’ll try to explain how this makes sense.

First of all, though, the important thing to remember is that people managing hundreds of billions of dollars have determined that auto company valuations should be where they are right now. The Tesla stock price does not rise and fall primarily on the mood of a few hundred fickle retail investors. The bulk of the stock is owned by gigantic institutional investors. In other words, the misleading narrative that the Tesla stock price is high because of näive, young, Kool Aid–drinking retail investors should be thrown in the trash. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418202709.png&hash=7503265ec59e4c28d735afb762bc39f4674bd838)

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Update: German automaker market caps above were off initially and have been corrected. Also, Toyota’s market cap is far higher than any of the other automaker’s, but it is not included here.

Another thing to consider is that it’s 2018, not 1918. Car companies aren’t just car companies. Conventional car companies have large engine factories on the books, and gasoline/diesel engines are on the way out. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132421-16902.gif&hash=deba9f0f91ecd7d65bbdeb78786bef4a98cb1a7e)

Batteries are key to the electric ⚡ future, and it seems that Tesla is far in the lead with significant, fruitful investments in battery factories, useful IP, and overall battery expertise. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-060518153110.png&hash=39d587c31b7f7e66b30d7e59bb560e2ad0662eee)

Software is also key to the future of cars, and Tesla again appears to have a leadership position (a big one) when it comes to sophisticated vehicle software. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

Every carmaker has its hands in our ride-hailing, carsharing future — which eventually means robotaxis. Some people think GM has the most promise in this regard (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-220216203149.gif&hash=bd184b6edccce4045e246847a0c84e89bd5a18b6), some think it’s Volkswagen 🤔, but many certainly think it’s Tesla. That is a gigantic market and the leaders will be making a few fortunes, which means they’ll be worth a few fortunes. Uber was worth $72 billion in February and an IPO might put it at $120 billion. Supposedly, Tesla’s potential “Network” for self-driving carsharing isn’t valued by most Wall Street 😈 analysts. If it really isn’t included much in Tesla’s market cap, there’s plenty of room for further growth in the coming years. If it is included a bit in valuations, that further helps to explain why Tesla is already above Daimler, BMW, GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Honda, Nissan, Renault, Hyunda, Kia, and others in market cap. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1686487.gif&hash=9c799f9f5ab2dfe2070b755850d7253683a6b1c0) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709)

One more thing to consider briefly is that Tesla is hot, hot, hot among young people. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185040-1659929.gif&hash=0a9ca0c1f083655b821cbf024422e55e009a6d8d) Kids love Tesla, teenagers love Tesla, and young adults love Tesla. This brand strength among future car buyers will be powerful starting in 5–10 years. Stay tuned for that. 🧐

Back to today, the market valuations of Tesla, Daimler, and a few other top players at the close of market today were (in billions):

Tesla — $63.18

Daimler — $62.89

BMW — $55.03

Ford — $37.25

GM — $52.22

FCA — $26.76

Volkswagen — $82.44

Toyota — $171.1


Related: World’s 10 Biggest Automakers & Their EV Plans (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/10/29/worlds-10-biggest-automakers-their-ev-plans/)

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/10/29/worlds-10-biggest-automakers-their-ev-plans/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 05, 2018, 09:21:47 pm
THE VERGE

TESLA WILL LIVE AND DIE BY THE GIGAFACTORY

Inside the massive factory where Tesla will soon make 60 percent of the world’s lithium-ion batteries

By Sean O'Kane@sokane1  Nov 30, 2018, 10:01am EST

https://youtu.be/uutpyRhKNko

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https://www.theverge.com/transportation/2018/11/30/18118451/tesla-gigafactory-nevada-video-elon-musk-jobs-model-3
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 09, 2018, 12:45:16 pm
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December 9th, 2018 by Michael Barnard

SNIPPET:

Certainly EU citizens wanted access to less expensive electric bicycles, as the EU manufacturers average over US$5,200 for their products.

Secondary markets such as the USA had tended to receive EU regulation-compliant bikes historically as well for simplicity’s sake, but things are changing as markets grow.

The Portland University Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) did a late 2017 summary of electric and motorized bicycle regulation across all US states and Canadian provinces. Only 42 of the 63 jurisdictions had regulations for electric bicycles, with the rest grandfathering them under low-speed motorized bicycles, and they are all over the map after that. Most require pedals, but some don’t. Speeds vary from no limits to 19 mph / 31 kph to 31 mph / 50 kph. Power output maximums vary from no requirements to 500 Watts to 1,500 Watts compared to the 250 Watts in the EU.

Only California is big enough at 40 million citizens with enough electric bicycle penetration by itself to represent an attractive market for differentiated products from major manufacturers in China and Taiwan. Its 20 mph and 750 Watt limit tend to dominate in the USA where EU regulated products aren’t offered instead.

Full, VERY informative, article:

Electric Bikes Are Triggering Mixed Regulatory Action Globally (https://cleantechnica.com/2018/12/09/electric-bikes-are-triggering-mixed-regulatory-action-globally/)[/b][/size]


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 10, 2018, 01:20:09 pm
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December 10th, 2018 by Kyle Field

India’s Mahindra Doubles Down On Electric Vehicles With New Factory

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Mahindra’s Electric Mobility group is taking a leap into electric vehicles with the inauguration of its first Electric Technology Manufacturing Hub in Karnataka, India. The new facility is a tangible step forward in support of Mahindra’s Future of Mobility vision of providing Clean, Connected & Convenient vehicles for customers.

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Mahindra ⚡ Treo

The facility will produce Mahindra’s first electric 3-wheelers, the Treo and Treo Yaari, under Mahindra’s +ME (Mahindra Electric) brand. The new 3-wheelers will start at Rs. 1.36 lakhs, including FAME subsidy (Faster Adoption and Manufacture of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles). Mahindra will also manufacture battery packs, power electronics, and motor assemblies at the new factory, which will increase the total output from +ME to 25,000 units per year.

Mahindra built the new factory with support from the state Government of Karnataka, which came out in force for the inauguration of the new facility. The new facility represents a Rs. 100 crore | US$14 million investment by Mahindra and represents a step into electrification for the company.

“As the pioneers of electric mobility in India, Mahindra is poised to be at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution while spearheading the endeavor through its range of clean mobility solutions,” Dr. Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd and Chairman Mahindra Electric said. “The manufacturing hub inaugurated today is the next step by Mahindra in the Electric Technology space to increase local value addition and bring affordable EV technology to redefine mobility in India.”

The new hub and factory is a sign that $19 billion Mahindra does see a future that is electric ⚡ for its vehicle division, and that in India, the revolution is being led by 2- and 3-wheel electric ⚡ vehicles. They are better suited for India’s crowded urban centers and their smaller size means they can be built for much more consumer-friendly prices.

“At Mahindra Electric, our aim is to bring about a monumental change in the way India moves by enabling more EV products on the road through our +ME technology solutions,” Mahesh Babu, CEO Mahindra Electric said. “Reiterating our strong faith in EVs we have now invested in technologies that are core to EVs and have set up manufacturing of battery packs, motors, power electronics etc. in our new facility at Bengaluru. The government of Karnataka has been extremely supportive of this initiative.”

Mahindra’s Treo 3-wheelers are built around a lithium-ion ⚡ battery pack that Mahindra says will require no maintenance while enabling 170 km per charge. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709) The fully electric ⚡ Treo and the ⚡ Treo Yaari will feature smoother rides and no noxious tailpipe emissions compared to gas-burning 3-wheelers. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185039-1655102.gif&hash=1a13ffad2c8451cba6f45b04a1249447d50c3e73)

At launch, the vehicles will be available in a handful of select dealerships in Bengaluru (Bangalore), the capital of Karnataka state in India and Hyderabad. Mahindra has plans to expand the availability of the vehicles to other cites after the initial rush of the launch. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185039-16561921.gif&hash=3f68a1883648321c76c6d3b5cd6885815cd673e8)

Source: Mahindra via Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International | Image credit: Mahindra


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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 13, 2018, 07:15:13 pm
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 17, 2018, 05:05:03 pm
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December 17th, 2018 by Kyle Field

A new video has surfaced showing construction progress at Tesla’s third Gigafactory outside of Shanghai, China. Surprisingly or unsurprisingly, the new Gigafactory has already been the source of much contention. Self-proclaimed shorters of TSLA stock have visited the site and shared videos of fields of dirt, empty office buildings, and the like. (Sound familiar?) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-280515145049.png&hash=84e87515e750391c1f1bca6d6ae06485972bfa81)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85)

https://youtu.be/rx3mXjQg46U

Meanwhile, Tesla is working towards standing up the new Gigafactory in record time, with a target of delivering the first Model 3s and Model Ys from the factory in 2020 (and some even speculate it could be in late 2019).

The property was given a flyover by a drone that shows the clearly fenced-off property with not much of anything happening yet on the abysmally saturated field that sits at the edge of a river.

The field has been cleared and leveled in preparation from construction and has just the very beginnings of construction starting in a small corner of the property. A small construction office has been assembled alongside a few containers and some construction equipment.

(https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2018/12/tesla-shanghai-gigafactory-3-construction-1.png)

The video by no means provides certainty that Tesla is on track with construction, but it is exciting to see that things are actually starting to happen in Shanghai at the location of the new Gigafactory. It all starts with cleared, fenced property and an office from which to manage everything.

Tesla stated early on that it believed it would be able to stand up its first Gigafactory outside of the United States in record time, thanks to the lessons it learned at its first Gigafactory outside of Sparks, Nevada. The more stabilized plans will be turbocharged with an injection of Chinese ingenuity and construction expertise that is expected to see the massive factory come online in around 2 years.

The irony is that when the foundations are poured and the walls start going up, that is just the start of the work. The magic all happens on the inside where Tesla’s unique approach to battery assembly, automotive manufacturing, and testing put the magic of Tesla’s Grohmann Automation to practice. It’s the machine that makes the machine. The Alien Dreadnought that we were all warned about is coming to China, and that’s worth getting excited about.

You can find more information on the Tesla Gigafactory in China via our tags Tesla Gigafactory 3 (https://cleantechnica.com/tag/tesla-gigafactory-3/) or Tesla Shanghai (https://cleantechnica.com/tag/tesla-shanghai/). More broadly, you can search through Tesla news in China via our Tesla China (https://cleantechnica.com/tag/tesla-china/) tag.

Related:Tesla Gigafactory 1 — Honestly, What’s The Big Deal? (At Essence, It’s Not The Numbers) (https://cleantechnica.com/2016/07/29/tesla-gigafactory-honestly-whats-big-deal/)

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/12/17/video-construction-is-moving-ahead-at-teslas-shanghai-gigafactory/

Humungus
Cannot wait to see the Time lapse of the Build... Exciting future of Tesla in China.
Coupling the learnings of Giga 1 & 2 along with the efficiency & speed of China Construction capabilities, I am expecting this to set some kind of record/s.

    agelbert > Humungus
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    Well said. I think you are spot on!

    Recently I read that China poured more comcrete to make buildings and other infrastructure in four years (about a
    decade or so ago) than was poured by all the other countries in the world over a thirty (plus) year period! 👀

    The Chinese do not fool around. When they decide to do something, they do it, as well as anybody else, but much
    faster. 👍

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 17, 2018, 08:07:31 pm
December 17th, 2018 by Steve Hanley

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Diego  ✨

Steve, Electrive like other sites are having trouble translating from Chinese. They are not offering two battery options. They offer 3 trims all with a nominal 47kWh battery; the upper trim gets the top quality battery so the capacity and range are fixed at 47.6kWh and 365km; the lower two trims have a slight variation in capacity and range: 47.6-47.1kWh and 365-351km.

BTW, all the specs, prices and configurator of the G3 are available in their website.

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 22, 2018, 12:16:05 pm
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Samskip leads the way for Norway’s next generation of sustainable shortsea shipping

December 21, 2018 by gCaptain

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Europe’s largest multimodal operator has been named lead partner in ‘Seashuttle’, a project seeking to bring emissions-free, autonomous container ships to market that also operate at a profit.

The announcement coincides with the award of €6 million of Norwegian government money to Project SeaShuttle to take forward development of two all-electric ⚡ ships slated to connect Poland, Swedish west coast ports and the Oslo fjord. The vessels will draw on state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cells for their propulsion power.
 
Seashuttle is one of six initiatives included in ‘PILOT-E’, a €100 million-plus scheme involving the Research Council, Innovation Norway and Enova, aiming to bring solutions for the climate-neutral industries of the future to market more quickly. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185037-16412296.gif&hash=c8a4038d309a0f49ca4a7a464f30f9a340049cac) Seashuttle funding came from four Norwegian ministries (Food and Fishing; Climate and Environment; Petroleum and Energy; and Transport and Communications).

“Samskip is delighted to take the lead in the project to develop next generation sustainable shortsea shipping,” says Are Grathen, MD Samskip Norway. “What distinguishes this project and will be key to its success is the combination of fuel and technology that will make it cost competitive with existing solutions. With our trusted project partners, we are convinced that such ambitions are realistic.”

Aspirations for sustainability are best encouraged by door-to-door services that provided cost-effective and scalable competition with truck-ferry options, feeding into a pan-European distribution network, he says. Automation of key shipboard activities would also bring cost savings. “Exporters increasingly seek lower and even zero emissions transport solutions, but they need to be assured on reliability, frequency, efficiency and cost effectiveness.”

Once operational, there is no reason why zero emissions ships should not target the 2,000 truck loads passing through Norwegian ports every day, he adds.

Other Seashuttle partners include logistics consultant FlowChange, technology group Kongsberg Maritime, hydrogen integrator HYON and Massterly, a Kongsberg Maritime/Wilhelmsen venture developing autonomous vessel solutions.

“Green shipping is a sector where Norway can be world leader in new and green technology,” says Anita Krohn Traaseth, CEO, Innovation Norway. “The conversion is underway, for example with many electric ferries. This year’s PILOT-E awards show that there are exciting plans to make shipping more environmentally friendly.”
 
“This is an important milestone on the long sailing to make the maritime sector emission free. We believe hydrogen and fuel cells are the future for large and long-distance ships, and we need projects like this in order to solve technical and practical issues, says Marius Gjerset, Technology Manager, Zero Emission Resource Organisation (ZERO).”
 
Final Seashuttle ports of call are yet to be determined, but it is already known that the fuel cell technology will convert hydrogen into power for propulsion in a process where electrolysis is envisaged as taking place in a Norwegian port. For the moment, the project envisages zero emissions during 20% of a round trip between Poland and the Oslo Fjord – sufficient for all operations in Norwegian waters. That proportion will grow as more stations fill hydrogen along the route.

https://gcaptain.com/samskip-leads-the-way-for-norways-next-generation-of-sustainable-shortsea-shipping/

Aglebert NOTE: Let us hope that those 2,000 truck loads passing through Norwegian ports every day, that the new electric/hydrogen powered ships will help carry, are from mostly ELECTRIC ⚡ powered trucks. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-221017161839.png&hash=7d34712243960aa20883775dad728bc2115ed6fe)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 23, 2018, 02:09:46 pm
Fully Charged Calls Volkswagen ID Prototype “Absolutely Amazing” 😀

December 23rd, 2018 by Steve Hanley

https://youtu.be/q2Tqw9LX3QE

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https://cleantechnica.com/2018/12/23/fully-charged-calls-volkswagen-id-prototype-absolutely-amazing/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 02, 2019, 11:24:44 am
January 2nd, 2019 by Kyle Field (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818184310-1635923.gif&hash=5e2530db4748ed6c7163e1d478fdfa3cd1108668)

Tesla Delivers 90,700 Vehicles In Q4, Sets New Production & Delivery Records (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1686487.gif&hash=9c799f9f5ab2dfe2070b755850d7253683a6b1c0)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)   (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/02/tesla-delivers-90700-vehicles-in-q4-sets-new-production-delivery-records/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 10, 2019, 06:55:22 pm
 
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VW Commercial e-Crafter Electric Cargo Van Makes UK Debut

January 10th, 2019 by Jake Richardson

SNIPPET:

The electric VW e-Crafter commercial van made its UK debut in December at the Milton Keynes EV Experience Centre. The 3.5 ton cargo van has 107 miles of range and uses a 35 kWh lithium-ion battery, which can be charged to 80% in 45 minutes or so. The e-Crafter was made for craftspeople (men and women), couriers, and for last-mile applications. It was reported the top speed has been limited to 55 mph, and that typically in urban settings such cargo vans may be driven 40-60 miles a day with many stops. Replacing older diesel vans with all-electric ZEV versions would obviously be very helpful in reducing unhealthy air pollution in cities. Kate Thompson, Head of Press and Public Relations at VW Commercial Vehicles UK, answered some questions for CleanTechnica.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/10/vw-commercial-e-crafter-electric-cargo-van-makes-uk-debut/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 10, 2019, 10:47:15 pm
Hyundai Unveils "Walking Car" Concept With Robotic Legs  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418194321.png&hash=8173da4a30c1a38649fa5c27606f4df81f102148)

Thu, 01/10/2019 - 20:45

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https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-01-08/ces-2019-hyundai-unveils-elevate-walking-car-robotic-legs
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 12, 2019, 12:45:07 pm
Tesla Vehicle Ramp Cycles Getting Shorter (Charts) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-250718204746.gif&hash=ef3006b22f07724d45868cab1dae91b1dff31327)

January 12th, 2019 by Zachary Shahan

SNIPPET:

Twitter user @ElonMuskScience created an interesting chart last year based on Tesla financial data and shared it with us.

I thought it was fascinating and worth a long story, but we never got around to diving deeply into the topic (well, I mean, since Maarten did back in May). But the time has come. Here we go!  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709)

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https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/12/tesla-vehicle-ramp-cycles-getting-shorter-charts/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on January 13, 2019, 02:12:44 pm
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Coming To America In 2019 — Compliance Cars Only  :P

January 13th, 2019 by Maarten Vinkhuyzen

Note: A version of this article was published in the second half of an article last week. We rearranged several things and wanted to highlight it separately this weekend, but don’t presume you’ve contracted deja vu if you read the first article.

The European market is about the same size as the US market, ~17 million vehicles. On average, US electric car incentives are better ($7,500 federal tax credit + local incentives in USA beats most European incentives, such as a €4,000 rebate in Germany).

In Europe, however, the number of new fully electric cars in 2019 is nearly twice as high as in the USA, and the models in this article will sell 2 to 10 times better in Europe. The difference is a sales channel that is better able and willing to sell electric cars. I explore this in more depth on the bottom of this article.

In 2019, a dozen new fully electric cars and SUVs are coming to the USA market. Well, they are not coming to all states — many will be what are called “compliance cars.” Let’s take a look at these electric cars and SUVs briefly first.

List of Electric Cars Coming to the USA

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https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/13/new-electric-cars-on-the-market-in-usa-2019/

Agelbert COMMENT: I recognize and agree, in part, with this quote from the article:

Quote
"The reason not to sell in the USA is simple: As long as battery production is smaller than world demand, all carmakers are production constrained. To get to profitability in this new electric vehicle market, the markets where it is easy to sell with low costs are prioritized over markets where selling is hard and expensive."

What makes me scratch my head in regard to battery production is the fact that internal combustion engine manufacturing is a giant monstrocity that is far more complex than battery manufacturing. Battery production can be scaled up 4 or 5 times as fast as engine manufacturing. True, electric motors are often all that is compared with crapmobile engines, but the battery pack is more of the IT for an EV than the electric motor, as far as production.

Please do not tell me that making batteries is more demanding or difficult to scale up than making crapmobile engines. It's child's play in comparison.

Some years ago I studied the gasmobile engine supply chain from the mines to the vehicle to the replacement parts to the junkyard, which has, regrettably, a VERY small amount of recycling involved.

TWENTY YEARS is the back of the envelope life of one of these engines. IOW, the whole gas crapmobile engine infrastructure can be replaced in two decades.

Battery pack manufacturing is much simpler. True, the battery packs plus the electric motors and the electronics that become the heart of an EV must be viewed as a unit, even as a gasmobile engine, cooling, exhaust and fuel system is.

BUT, electric motors and associated electronics do not have any production constraints at present. They can certainly be made in the same factories that now make gasmobile engines. But, they aren't. 👎

So, we are left with the battery package "production constraints". I maintain that, unlike the gasmobile raw material supply chain (mining to junk) life cycle, the battery industrial infrastructure can be built up in less than five years. PLUS, the total life cycle of battery packs and electric motors and the associated electronics, as a unit, is easily 40 years, not just 20 like gasmobile engines are.

If you think the gasmobile engine makers are not aware of this, you are kidding yourself. They KNOW that their pet profit providing activity, though ruinously polluting, is the PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE of gasmobile engines. 😈

EV systems, lasting at least TWICE as long, threaten the beloved "planned obsolescence" (polluting) gravy train. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-231218145827.png&hash=8d3bbb761cf17fcddac83f24088d26e316b65e33)

So, the gasmobile makers, with a lot of help from their Fossil Fuel Fascist 🐉🦕🦖 pals, fight the EV revolution tooth and nail.  >:(

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This is stupid. It's time to STOP this idiotic love affair with planned obsolescence, that began in the early 20th century as a method to keep factories going full tilt all the time. It is TIME to realize that consuming for the hell of it is STUPID. It is TIME to realize that Madison Avenue has sold we-the-people a bill of goods in regard to EVERYTHING we "think we need" to transport ourselves, eat, wear, shelter and sleep in, even if the greedballs among us do not want to admit it. 🐵🙉 🙊

It is TIME to recognize that GREED IS BAD for the biosphere in general, and humans in particular.

BUILD the Battery factories right where all those gasmobile engine factories are! Phase out gas crapmobile engines in two decades!

You have the supply chains from the mines THERE ALREADY for any and all raw materials you use. You will need FAR LESS raw materials than before. You will learn how to reduce polluting mining to next to nothing through recycling ALL battery, electronics and electric motor EV components.

OR, you can just keep being GREEDY (i.e. STUPID) and cause us all to choke on our garbage.

Rant over.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 05, 2019, 07:20:45 pm
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The cheapest Chinese electric cars are coming to the US and Europe—for as little as $9,000  :o
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By Akshat RathiFebruary 4, 2019

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https://qz.com/1541380/the-cheapest-chinese-electric-cars-are-coming-to-the-us-and-europe/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 14, 2019, 03:41:37 pm
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ABB to power Iceland’s first electric ⚡ ferry (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-250718210628.gif&hash=a297e44320f13fa5f3eae64809a46139f5e2395a)

February 13, 2019 by gCaptain

Press Release – ABB – New electric ferry to operate on an Icelandic route known for its harsh weather conditions will benefit from efficiency and sustainability enabled by ABB’s technology.

ABB will supply integrated power and electric storage solutions to the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration’s new ferry that will take 3,600 annual trips in the rough waters between Landeyjahöfn on the mainland and the Westman Island, covering 13 km in about 45 minutes.

The 70m-long ferry, with a capacity of 550 passengers and 75 cars, is designed by Polarkonsult and is due for delivery from the Crist S.A. shipyard in 2019. The vessel will feature a large battery pack (3000kWh) and is designed to operate in a fully electric mode for most of time, with onshore charging in both harbors. During particularly challenging weather conditions, when the consumption of battery power may exceed the available energy, the ferry will utilize its diesel-electric generator set.

The new ferry will replace the 1992-built MF Herjólfur in line with Iceland’s incentives to promote electric modes of transportation. With 80 percent of Iceland’s energy coming from non-fossil resources, led by hydropower and geothermal energy, the newbuilt vessel will be well positioned to support Iceland’s sustainability goals.

“Opting for ABB’s electric solutions allows the vessel to meet design constraints that initially seem in conflict: it is optimized for cleaner operation and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, whilst power is sufficient to navigate some very hazardous waters safely,” said Sigurdur Gretarsson, Director of Maritime Division, Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration.

ABB’s power distribution system Onboard DC GridTM will ensure the high efficiency of the new ferry by allowing the batteries to connect directly to the DC link, which helps avoids losses of power during charging and discharging. Additionally, the system can allow for variable speed operation of the diesel engines, which results in reduced fuel consumption.

The scope of ABB supply also includes generators, transformers, switchboards, the Power and Energy Management System (PEMS) and the Energy Storage Control System (ESCS). The ferry will be connected to ABB Ability™ Collaborative Centers Infrastructure. This network uses remote equipment monitoring and data analytics to enable remote technical support, as well as predictive maintenance and planned interventions.

Crucial to the supporting infrastructure shoreside is the shore power connection delivered by ABB to recharge the battery with a power of 2500kW while the ferry is in the dock. On average, it will take about 30 minutes to recharge.

“Selection of ABB’s technologies for a vessel operating on such a tough route, where the water depth is sometimes limited to 4.5 meters, but wave heights can reach 3.5 meters, sets a new benchmark for battery power on board a ship,” said Juha Koskela, Managing Director, ABB Marine & Ports.  “In line with our vision for electric, digital and connected shipping, this project demonstrates how system integration – whether on board the ship or between the ship’s crew and shoreside expertise – is a key success factor for vessel management.”

The new ferry will not only reduce the environmental impact, but also improve the regularity of the connection. Previously, during rough weather, the ferry operating the route would travel to an alternative harbor to dock safely, extending the sailing time from 45 minutes to close to 3 hours and causing motion sickness in passengers. The new ferry will be able to enter the destination harbor in challenging weather conditions most of the time, with the rare exception of particularly rough seas.

https://gcaptain.com/abb-to-power-icelands-first-electric-ferry/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 16, 2019, 12:12:41 pm
Tesla Salvage: The question you have all asked!

https://youtu.be/iAihero5Bbw

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Published on Sep 15, 2017

Todays the day, today is the day we finally find out the answer to the one question you have all asked us since day 1.
Will Delores, the salvaged Tesla supercharge

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 16, 2019, 01:49:01 pm
Everything Wrong with my Salvage Tesla after one year
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on February 26, 2019, 07:55:15 pm
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Big Easy bike at Trailhead, Theodore Wirth Park

The Surly Big Easy ⚡ shows how electric cargo bikes can eat cars 😀 (https://www.treehugger.com/bikes/surly-big-easy-shows-how-electric-cargo-bikes-can-eat-cars.html)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 02, 2019, 02:08:05 pm
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 03, 2019, 09:17:33 pm
EcoWatch

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 04, 2019, 12:50:37 pm
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Electric Car ⚡ Sales In Ireland 🍀 Up 541% In 2019 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709) (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/03/04/electric-car-sales-in-ireland-up-541-in-2019/)

Agelbert NOTE: Don't miss the comments. Some Irish folks provide educational information and insight on EVs in Ireland. Also, great fun is had with a fossil fueler propagandist trying to trash EVs with the shopworn purist argument.(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185039-165118.gif&hash=d4c03722f828ea55fbad2e41b19fa8b3562f5539) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-280515145049.png&hash=84e87515e750391c1f1bca6d6ae06485972bfa81)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-051113192052.png&hash=93c42ef9f18fc5d9da50fd91fc19f70009f95f85)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 12, 2019, 04:31:11 pm
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MG Is Going Electric With New Compact ⚡ SUV Slated For Release In The Fall  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs.dreamstime.com%2Fz%2Fchinese-emoticon-22648577.jpg&hash=e5f417f773692d246a108dcc451657cb8b2c6e05)

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https://cleantechnica.com/2019/03/11/mg-is-going-electric-with-new-compact-suv-slated-for-release-in-the-fall/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 14, 2019, 02:00:05 pm
March 13, 2019 12:31 p.m. ET

The cuts are expected to be partially offset by 2,000 new hires specializing in developing electric ⚡ vehicles

VW Slashes 7,000 Jobs to Refocus on Electric ⚡ Cars (https://www.wsj.com/articles/vw-slashes-7-000-jobs-to-refocus-on-electric-cars-11552474867)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 21, 2019, 06:37:43 pm
Top 6 real (electric ⚡ powered  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154) ) flying cars coming before 2020 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709)
https://youtu.be/jabvzHixClQ
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 26, 2019, 06:00:54 pm
World's First ⚡ Drone Base Jump: Daily Planet
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Published on Dec 22, 2017

This is one of our favourite Adrenaline Junkies moments from this year- the world’s first drone base jump completed by skydiver Ingus Augstkalns!

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 29, 2019, 04:48:44 pm
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10,029 views

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Born to Design: Solar Ship - Innovation takes flight - SOLIDWORKS. Solar Ship is revolutionizing disaster relief efforts with a solar-powered aircraft that can reach more places and save more lives.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 29, 2019, 05:09:30 pm
Solar ⚡ Powered Blimp Drone Prototype
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Published on Dec 14, 2014

The culmination of years of work, here is a first peak at my solar powered airship design. This one is intended to operate as a drone. I also wish to eventually make larger and higher performance airships for other purposes, like private aircraft and cargo transportation.

The advantages of this drone design is that it is long range and high endurance because it can be flown on solar power.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 29, 2019, 05:27:35 pm
Electric ⚡ Blimp Fun and Games  ;D
https://youtu.be/t1nFFPg2ieQ
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 31, 2019, 01:26:46 pm
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BYD’s Yuan & Tang Shine In February In China — #CleanTechnica Electric Car Sales Report (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/03/31/byds-yuan-tang-shine-in-february-china-electric-car-sales-report/)

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 03, 2019, 01:05:58 pm
Quote
Mon Apr 1, 2019, 02:56 PM

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Tesla boom lifts Norway's electric ⚡ car sales to record market share 😀
Source: Reuters

Almost 60 percent of all new cars sold in Norway in March were fully electric, the Norwegian Road Federation (NRF) said on Monday, a global record as the country seeks to end fossil-fueled vehicles sales by 2025.

Exempting battery engines from taxes imposed on diesel and petrol cars has upended Norway’s auto market, elevating brands like Tesla and Nissan, with its Leaf model, while hurting sales of Toyota, Daimler and others.

In 2018, Norway’s fully electric car sales rose to a record 31.2 percent market share from 20.8 percent in 2017, far ahead of any other nation, and buyers had to wait as producers struggled to keep up with demand.

The surge of electric cars to a 58.4 percent market share in March came as Tesla ramped up delivery of its mid-sized Model 3, which retails from 442,000 crowns ($51,400), while Audi began deliveries of its 652,000-crowns e-tron sports utility vehicle.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-norway-autos/tesla-boom-lifts-norways-electric-car-sales-to-58-percent-market-share-idUSKCN1RD2BB
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142296410
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 03, 2019, 01:52:37 pm
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(https://cdn.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/giga-3-update-GT-1.jpg)
Gigafactory 3 Construction photo

Tesla ⚡ Model 3 Sales Booming In China 🧐👍, While Gigafactory 3 Construction Going 24/7 (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/02/tesla-model-3-sales-booming-in-china-while-gigafactory-3-construction-going-24-7/)

(https://cdn.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tesla-gigafactory-3-night-1.jpg)
The work in Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 site in Shanghai does not stop for the night. (Photo: 烏瓦/YouTube)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 06, 2019, 12:04:10 pm
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Harbour Air Is Switching Over To 100% Electric Seaplanes (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311017193926.png&hash=135a7bcd2093b679e425bbd2086adb8ddfd2e7b5) (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/06/how-maritime-harbour-air-is-switching-over-to-100-electric-seaplanes/)

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/03/Air-Harbour-shots.png)
(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/03/Air-Harbour-E-Switch.png)
(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/03/Harbour-Air-Electric-Switch.png)

SNIPPET:
All of Harbour Air’s flights are 30 minutes or less, making electric ⚡ air mobility ideal. By retrofitting new technology to an older existing platform, the airline continues to expand its product lifecycle. In terms of economy, the cost is the same as upgrading to a turbine engine. The benefit is that electric ⚡ motors don’t need to be rebuilt every 2,500 to 3,000 hours. Maintenance is much lower. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132421-16902.gif&hash=deba9f0f91ecd7d65bbdeb78786bef4a98cb1a7e)


https://youtu.be/Hd0-JvmoEP4

Harbour Air Is Switching Over To 100% Electric Seaplanes (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311017193926.png&hash=135a7bcd2093b679e425bbd2086adb8ddfd2e7b5) (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/06/how-maritime-harbour-air-is-switching-over-to-100-electric-seaplanes/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 06, 2019, 12:32:00 pm
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Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory Speeds Ahead — Roofs Going Up (Video)

April 6th, 2019 by Dr. Maximilian Holland

https://youtu.be/77DOwOT5Jxw
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https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/06/tesla-shanghai-gigafactory-speeds-ahead-roofs-going-up-video/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 14, 2019, 04:57:23 pm
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April 14, 2019

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/04/Model-3-lines.jpg)(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/04/Model-Y.jpg)
Tesla Model 3                      Tesla Model Y SUV 👀

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Tesla Model Y Styling Tricks — How Tesla Made An SUV Look Like A Performance Sedan 🧐, & Will The Public Get It? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163123-16662165.gif&hash=0c278af5ea445d20e48640c4f39f951df986eed6) (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/13/tesla-model-y-styling-tricks-how-they-made-an-suv-look-like-a-performance-sedan-will-the-public-get-it/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 17, 2019, 05:07:39 pm
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April 17, 2019

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/04/KIA-HavaNiro.jpeg)
KIA HabaNiro ⚡ Electric SUV

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Mama Mia! AWD & 300 Mile Range: KIA HabaNiro ⚡ Electric SUV Is One Hot Chili Pepper! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818180835-1626482.gif&hash=068d5ba96cc9a0d9b824d58bf6e532eeee05b706) (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/17/mama-mia-awd-300-mile-range-kia-habaniro-electric-suv-is-one-hot-chili-pepper/)


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 18, 2019, 11:41:21 am
April 17th, 2019 by Zachary Shahan
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Tesla Model 3 Is Cheaper Than Toyota Camry, ARK Analysis Concludes
(https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/17/tesla-model-3-is-cheaper-than-toyota-camry-ark-analysis-concludes/)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132421-16902.gif&hash=deba9f0f91ecd7d65bbdeb78786bef4a98cb1a7e)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 18, 2019, 11:56:09 am
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(https://thedriven.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/screenshot-www.tesla_.com-2019.03-1120x630.jpg)
Tesla ⚡ Model 3

 
Tesla Model 3 = Best Selling Car (Of Any Type) In Netherlands, Norway, & Switzerland (http://) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709)

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 18, 2019, 12:04:49 pm
POSTED ON APRIL 10, 20192 MINUTE READ BRIDIE SCHMIDT

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Tesla makes Model 3 deliveries with an electric semi for first time (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1686487.gif&hash=9c799f9f5ab2dfe2070b755850d7253683a6b1c0) (https://thedriven.io/2019/04/10/tesla-makes-model-3-deliveries-with-an-electric-semi-for-first-time/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 18, 2019, 12:26:44 pm
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New Flyer ⚡ Bus

 
New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions Completes New York’s 1st Interoperable, On-Route Charger Solution For ⚡ Transit Buses (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/18/new-flyer-infrastructure-solutions-completes-new-yorks-1st-interoperable-on-route-charger-solution-for-transit-buses/) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709)

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 20, 2019, 02:19:37 pm
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April 19th, 2019 by Zachary Shahan

This Is How It’s Gonna Go Down (With Tesla)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-221017161839.png&hash=7d34712243960aa20883775dad728bc2115ed6fe)

SNIPPET:

To have a little fun and to have something to check on later to see how crazy I am, I decided to come up with a forecast on some major Tesla milestones. I have a feeling this is not a smart thing to do, but I’m going to do it anyway. Here’s my wild ass guess at how it’s gonna go down with Tesla:

In 2018, Tesla Model 3 becomes one of the 5 best selling cars in the USA in the second half of the year and the 11th best selling car for the full year. (Easy one.)

In second half of 2018, Tesla Model 3 becomes best selling vehicle in California. (Another easy one.)

In 2019, Tesla Model 3 becomes best selling luxury vehicle (all classes) in USA. (Okay, the last “easy” one.)

In 2019, Tesla Model 3 becomes best selling vehicle in Norway.

In 2019, Tesla Model 3 is again one of the 15 best selling cars in the USA, and the best selling luxury car.

In 2020, Tesla Model 3 reaches 500,000 sales in a year.

In 2020, Tesla Model 3 is one of the 5 best selling cars in the USA.

In 2021, Tesla Model Y is one of the 10 best selling vehicles in USA and Model is again one of the 10 best selling vehicles.

In 2022, Tesla reaches 1 million vehicle sales in a year. (This is slightly behind Elon Musk’s forecast of 1.1 million sales in 2021.)

In 2024, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are two of the world’s 15 best selling vehicles.

In 2025, Tesla is one of the world’s 5 best selling automakers.

What are your thoughts? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185039-1655102.gif&hash=1a13ffad2c8451cba6f45b04a1249447d50c3e73)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185038-16442135.gif&hash=52927992b43007fa5c5eb6ffcb453ae29948c356) Where do you think I’m crazy? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-TzWpwHzCvCI%2FT_sBEnhCCpI%2FAAAAAAAAME8%2FIsLpuU8HYxc%2Fs1600%2Fnooo-way-smiley.gif&hash=b8545bd420b1e2f2c7b9f665d2093523e4ad2251) Where do you think I’m spot on? 🧐

Note: Some of these forecasts could get screwed up if certain Chinese automakers blow up in size and their hottest models take control of global sales charts.

Full article:

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/19/this-is-how-its-gonna-go-down-with-tesla-maybe/

Agelbert COMMENT: 👍🍀I would add a slight modification to the events of 2021😀.

► In 2021, Tesla Model Y is one of the 10 THE best selling vehicle in the USA due to the Electric Vehicle for Internal Combustion Engine Polluting Clunker Legislation passed by the Democratic Party controlled Senate and House of Representatives.

One month after being inaugurated, President Sanders signed this portion of extensive Green New Deal Legislation working its way through Congress to get the USA off of biosphere degrading hydrocarbon fuels.

A consortium of you know who (i.e. 🐉🦕🦖) corporations hired former Attorney General Barr 😈 to challenge this Legislation on the basis that it undermined National Security (i.e. 🐉🦕🦖) and was Super UnConstitutional. Barr stated that, "This energy sector (i.e. 🐉🦕🦖) and economy (i.e.💵🎩👹🍌) destroying Socialist/Communist evil gross attack on the freedom of all red blooded Americans (i.e.💵🐉🦕🦖🎩) will be overturned by the Supreme Court".
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 23, 2019, 01:07:53 pm
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⚡ Drone delivery

April 23, 2019

SNIPPET:

Google parent Alphabet just beat Amazon to the punch in an incredibly important business: ⚡ Drone deliveries.

Wing, an Alphabet subsidiary focused on commercial ⚡ drones, has received approval from the FAA to operate as an airline (Agelbert NOTE: i.e. "Air Carrier Certification"), a certification that will allow it to move ahead with plans to experiment with drone deliveries in the US, a service it has already launched in parts of Australia (the suburbs around North Canberra) to mixed reviews.

However, Wing will need to move quickly if it wants to stay ahead of the competition, because the regulatory win has cleared the way for its competitors to seek approvals of their own.

  GOOGLE SPINOFF IS FIRST TO GET FAA APPROVAL TO DELIVER BY DRONE

ALPHABET'S WING BECOMES FIRST DRONE FIRM APPROVED AS AN AIRLINE

WING’S NEW STATUS CLEARS WAY FOR OTHERS SEEKING DRONE COMMERCE

WING TO START SIGNING UP RURAL VIRGINIA CUSTOMERS THIS SUMMER

Full article with video:

FAA Approves Google's (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fyoursmiles.org%2Fpsmile%2Fpilot%2Fp0504.gif&hash=b94c79dc476c6deccad5e91e3afb86b46ef66f24) Drone Delivery Business (https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-04-23/faa-approves-googles-wing-commercial-drone-flights)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 23, 2019, 01:37:22 pm
April 22, 2019

https://youtu.be/ygysPNyXqKk

Associated article:

 
Tesla’s Seat Heaven — Home Of Tesla’s Cloud-Like Seats (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/22/teslas-seat-heaven-home-of-teslas-cloud-like-seats/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 27, 2019, 05:11:24 pm
CleanTechnica

April 27th, 2019 by Kyle Field

Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory On Track To Produce Cars As Early As September (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/27/tesla-shanghai-gigafactory-on-track-to-produce-cars-as-early-as-september/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 28, 2019, 01:36:42 pm
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April 27th, 2019 by Kyle Field

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Behind The Scenes At Tesla’s Seat Factory — #CleanTechnica Field Trip Part 2 (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/27/behind-the-scenes-at-teslas-seat-factory/)

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https://youtu.be/VT0M8NnfOPc



Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 30, 2019, 08:39:48 pm
GIGAFACTORY 3 DRONE FOOTAGE

April 19, 2019 Impressive Gigafactory 3 Construction Progress


https://youtu.be/SfKhMAurjO8
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 02, 2019, 02:09:14 pm
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 03, 2019, 02:34:16 pm
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May 3rd, 2019 by Paul Fosse

(https://www.tesla.com/content/dam/tesla-site/sx-redesign/img/model3-proto/hero/model-3@2.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.tinypng.1440.auto.jpg)
Tesla Model 3

Breaking! Tesla Slashes Leasing Costs On Model 3 — $399 A Month! 👍 (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/05/03/breaking-tesla-slashes-leasing-costs-on-model-3-399-a-month/)

Agelbert COMMENT: In a sane country, the Federal Reserve would be tasked, for the good of society and the environment (SEE: "Common welfare" clause of the U.S. Constitution), with providing zero interest loans for EVs. They would also be tasked with covering all capital costs of long term leasing for EV manufacturers.

For example, the Tesla Model 3 EASILY lasts ten years. Lease payments for ten years, even in the most expensive LR Model 3, would be within the reach of most Americans.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 11, 2019, 12:49:45 pm
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 11, 2019, 01:34:52 pm
Green Car Reports

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Eric C. Evarts

17 CommentsMay 10, 2019

2020 Volkswagen ID Neo spy shots2020 Volkswagen ID Neo spy shots
Three years after Tesla started taking $1,000 reservations for its Model 3, Volkswagen is racking up similar orders for its upcoming ID 3 hatchback in Europe.

Perhaps not to the degree, sure. Tesla amassed 180,000 orders for its "affordable" long-range electric car in one day in the US, while VW took 10,000 first-day deposits on the day it opened reservations for the ID 3 hatchback.

DON'T MISS: VW names fully electric hatchback ID 3, starts taking deposits in Europe

Still, the advanced orders are a hopeful sign for VW, after Tesla, Nissan, GM, and other automakers got a head start in building long-range electric cars.

Volkswagen said the orders exceeded its expectations, and said that in some cases its computer systems couldn't keep up with the deposits.

READ MORE: VW releases video of electric ID hatchback testing in South Africa

The company is booking reservations for the first edition of the ID 3, the ID 3 1ST, which comes with the long-range 62-kilowatt-hour battery pack, as well as 2,000 kwh of free public charging at Ionity fast charging stations around Europe.

The 62-kwh battery is expected to give the ID 3 a range of 260 miles on the notably generous European WLTP driving cycle. A shorter range, 48-kwh, is expected to deliver closer to 200 miles.

CHECK OUT: VW ID Buggy teases potential of electric-car platform with some beach fun

VW says the ID 3 will go into production by the end of 2019—about six months later than its original estimate—and the first cars will be delivered in Europe in mid-2020.

Volkswagen has no plans to sell the ID 3 the US, though it does plan to import future electric cars based on the ID 3's platform to the US, starting with the ID Crozz later in 2020.

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1123022_vw-id-3-racks-up-10000-deposits-in-first-day
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: Anony mouse on May 24, 2019, 12:02:52 pm
Quote
Getting back to Subhuman, he/she/it summarized on hypothesis like this: “This is Big Oil’s last chance to try and kill Tesla before it gets to the point of no return. Some would argue that we have already reached the point of no return but vested interest have not excepted that yet.”

There are a couple of things to consider with that inference. One is that Big Oil is directly or indirectly funding much of the Tesla smearing you see out there in the media. That’s possible. There are indeed oil-funded Tesla and EV smear campaigns. (This is not debatable.) But how much that drives the narrative is uncertain and is highly debatable.

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/05/23/2013-2019-tesla-sales-jump-from-20000-per-year-to-20000-30000-per-month-but-tesla-stock-tsla-barely-up/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on May 25, 2019, 06:33:26 pm
May 25th, 2019 by Kyle Field

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BYD Delivers The First Fleet Of Electric Buses To Argentina (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/05/25/byd-delivers-the-first-fleet-of-electric-buses-to-argentina/)





Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: Surly1 on May 26, 2019, 07:25:22 am
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 05, 2019, 06:39:23 pm
Posted on May 15, 2019, by Radio Ecoshock

Climate Threats & Electric Dreams

📢 Podcast (https://www.ecoshock.org/2019/05/climate-threats-electric-dreams.html)

Associated videos: 👍

https://youtu.be/T5EaaSGquGc

https://youtu.be/8-HU6swRtF4


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 06, 2019, 10:24:08 pm
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June 5, 2019

QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Quote
“The pace of change and consumer interest in electrified vehicles is gathering real momentum and it’s essential we work across industry to advance the technologies required to deliver this exciting future,” said Jaguar Land Rover’s engineering director Nick Rogers.

Colorado is working to convert the state’s buses, delivery trucks and vans to electric vehicles.
Governor Jared Polis doubled down on the state’s commitment to increase electric vehicles and expand charging networks. In January, he updated Colorado's electric vehicle plan so state grants to replace aging gas and diesel trucks can only be used for EVs, not newer diesel or propane-fueled vehicles as previously allowed. The typical electric delivery truck will save around $2,000 a month since it requires no gas, no oil changes, and far fewer overall maintenance costs, according to a local powertrain manufacturer. Other efforts include a push to streamline zero-emission vehicle rules and a utility effort to make it easier to charge electric trucks. (Denver Post)

read more:

Storage breaks records, offshore wind targets raised in MA and CT, and more (https://mailchi.mp/climatenexus/storage-breaks-records-offshore-wind-targets-raised-in-ma-and-ct-and-more?e=0fd17c5b57)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 13, 2019, 12:31:27 pm
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June 13th, 2019

SNIPPET:

Contrary to what the anti-EV alligators would have you believe, plug-in vehicles produce lower emissions than dinosaur-burners over their full life cycles. That advantage is steadily growing as more and more electricity generation comes from renewable sources. A recent report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) found that costs for renewable energy technologies fell to a record low last year, and that cost reductions are poised to continue into the next decade.

In many parts of the world, renewable power is already the cheapest source of electricity. IRENA says that over 75% of wind and solar PV projects due to be commissioned next year will produce power at lower prices than the cheapest fossil fuel options, without government subsidies.

Full article:

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Chart: Electric Cars Cutting Gasoline Use By Hundreds Of Millions Of Gallons A Year (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/13/chart-electric-cars-cutting-gasoline-use-by-hundreds-of-millions-of-gallons-a-year/)

Agelbert COMMENT: YES! The death knell of the Hydrocarbon Hellspawn from lack of gasoline (and diesel) sales is music to my ears.

Don't forget that MANY homes are no longer heating with kerosene or heating oil because of Renewable Energy based electric heat. The 'electricity is less efficient for heat' crowd ALWAYS neglects to mention hydrocarbon pollution in their MORONIC energy math.

Ignore the planet killer IDIOTS who don't want you to use electric heat. OR, just tell them that destroying the biosphere by burning hydrocarbons is REALLY inefficient!
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 15, 2019, 12:10:05 pm
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June 14th, 2019 by Zachary Shahan

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SNIPPET:

When I got started on this analysis, I thought, “Well, looks like we finally have a car that is going to come out with a lower 5 year cost than a Tesla Model 3.” Nonetheless, I was super curious to see the results and see how close the Tesla Model 3 came to different Honda Civic trims. I did not expect that the Model 3 would beat the Civic on cost in several scenarios. Does it? Does it, really?

As before, all of my assumptions are included underneath the article and most are included in the charts. I try to use objective, respected, third-party sources for every factor possible. Because some factors vary so much from individual to individual, and even from state to state, I’ve run five scenarios for the Tesla Model 3 versus each of the three Honda Civic trims I chose for this analysis:

► High Gas Price, High Electricity Price

► Moderate Gas Price, Moderate Electricity Price

► Low Gas Price, Low Electricity Price

► High Gas Price, Low Electricity Price

► Low Gas Price, High Electricity Price


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https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/14/tesla-model-3-vs-honda-civic-15-cost-comparisons-over-5-years/


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 15, 2019, 06:03:33 pm
Green Car Reports

Honda E electric car: 50/50 weight distribution, “in action” tease next month 🧐
Bengt Halvorson  BENGT HALVORSON  JUNE 14, 2019

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https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1123601_honda-e-electric-car-50-50-weight-distribution-in-action-tease-next-month
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 18, 2019, 02:26:58 pm
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Sales Of Nissan e-NV200 ⚡ Electric Vans Up 200% In UK 👍

June 17th, 2019 by Steve Hanley

Electric car drivers are beset with range anxiety concerns. Even though they rarely travel more than 30 miles from home, there is still that occasional trip to the mountains, the beach, or the lake house. Most of us harbor a secret fantasy that we could wake up one morning, decide to chuck it all, climb in our car, and light out for California where the sun always shines.

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/06/Nissan-e-NV200-van.jpg)
Nissan e-NV200 electric van Credit: Nissan

Business people see vehicles quite differently. They know in the morning how far those vehicles will travel that day within a few kilometers. They want them to perform reliably and to do so with a minimum of fuel and maintenance costs.

(https://www.nissanusa.com/content/dam/Nissan/us/vehicles/FutureAndConcept/eNV200/e-nv200-interior-cargo-space.jpg.ximg.l_full_m.smart.jpg)
e-NV200 interior cargo space

For lots of business owners in the UK, the Nissan e-NV200 is the perfect vehicle for their needs. Sales of the small delivery van, which is based on the LEAF architecture, are up 200% year on year in the UK, according to a Nissan press release.

Paolo D’Ettore, Director LCV Business Unit Nissan Europe, says “The success of e-NV200 truly demonstrates that we have the right product at the right time. The acceleration of fleet electrification — especially in city centers — is a challenge for our customers, so we recognize the need to work with them and provide the optimal ecosystem to support a smooth transition to electric vehicles.

“Thanks to its intelligent design and zero-emissions powertrain, the Nissan e-NV200 is the perfect tool to help businesses maximize their operational success and contribute to a more sustainable future.”

The e-NV200 is especially sought after in London, which imposes stiff financial penalties on gasoline or diesel powered vehicles that want to enter the most congested parts of the city. Operating costs of around 2 pence per kilometer are significantly less than those for conventional vehicles, which helps make the business case for choosing an electric vehicle.

In a survey of more than 500 UK small businesses conducted by Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi recently, 24% said they expect van fleets to be fully electric within a decade. One in three UK van fleet operators said business efficiency is their main motivation when adopting new technologies. 17% said that cost savings were an important factor, according to Automotive World.

Nissan has sold 20,000 e-NV200 electric vans throughout Europe since it was first introduced in 2014. Since the version with a 40 kWh battery was introduced last year, sales have jumped significantly. The e-NV200 is sold in 9 European countries and the UK.

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e-NV200 interior cargo space

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/17/sales-of-nissan-e-nv200-electric-vans-up-200-in-uk/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 19, 2019, 03:36:47 pm
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Electric Towboat (ETB)

Introducing ⚡ electric propulsion system to the American inland waterways. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185038-16442135.gif&hash=52927992b43007fa5c5eb6ffcb453ae29948c356)

Proven reliability with a long experience of ABB electric propulsion. Now available for ⚡ Electric Towboats.   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-060518153110.png&hash=39d587c31b7f7e66b30d7e59bb560e2ad0662eee)

Inland Waterways: New solutions for a traditional market

The electric propulsion system is a proven solution for many different vessel types. Now ABB’s electric propulsion systems can help towboat owners to solve the modern problems of a very traditional market. Many owners are facing new market challenges such as new regulations, increased CAPEX costs for new builds, increased demand to improve OPEX costs and increasing requirements for vessel reliability. ABB has taken the time to understand the demands of this unique market and create flexible but reliable solutions.
New Regulations

New regulations have created a disadvantage to owners looking to build new vessels. The inland river fleet is aging and as old vessels leave the market new vessels must replace them. These new vessels must comply with new costly and complicated engine after-treatment systems. ABB’s electric propulsion systems give owners less costly alternatives to the less attractive standard diesel mechanical systems.  In addition ABB solutions will also significantly reduce the owners operating costs with regard to fuel usage and engine maintenance.

Towboat Operating Profiles Vary

ABB has reviewed over 500 push boat vessel profiles and learned that the true nature of a push boat is not 100% continuous duty. The market requires continues duty equipment due to the harsh environment and daily rigors but the vessel profiles vary greatly depending upon the push boat type, contract, and rivers traveled. ABB can work with owners and designers to now create an ABB ETB (Electric Towboat) design to better meet the needs of this varying operating profile. Today when a vessel propulsion system is designed it is fixed to one point, typically close to the 90% load, but with the ETB the propulsion system can be optimized to fit a wide operating profile. The ABB ETB vessel is optimized when in standby, when moving empty barges, when moving full barge load, up river, down river and even high water.

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ABB ETB

The ABB ETB is a towboat with an ABB electric propulsion system. The ABB ETB is the perfect configuration of ABB products and ABB engineering. The ABB ETB is a customized system that includes the generators, propulsion motors, low voltage switchboards and automation. This vessel type allows owners to standardize engines through multiple horsepower vessels and due to the ABB automation vessel owners can plan engine maintenance on their own schedule. The ABB ETB increases vessel reliability due to the multiple prime movers; if an engine fails the vessel can remain in service at a reduced capacity. The ABB ETB can be designed as both a Z-Drive and conventional propeller vessel. As the diesel engine was the next generation of the steam engine, ABB ETB is the next generation of the towboat.

The advantages of the ABB ETB Towboat:

All ABB systems are available to support Remote Diagnostic System and Conditional Monitoring   
High efficiency through a wider design point – significant reduction in fuel costs
Increased vessel reliability - redundancies eliminate single point failure removing a vessel from service
Lower engine maintenance requirements – reducing maintenance costs
Flexible design allows for more efficient vessel designs
Less vibration and no shaft lines to align

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 20, 2019, 12:11:49 pm
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Title: Off Road electric ⚡ Skateboard
Post by: AGelbert on June 20, 2019, 05:56:24 pm
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 23, 2019, 03:58:34 pm
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The author’s EV and one of his PV systems

Electric Vehicles, Renewables, & The Changing World Dynamic

June 22nd, 2019 by Robert Dee

Electric Vehicles — Thinking People’s Cars

What’s the ROI (return on investment) for filling a gas car? None, zero! You pay from the moment you sign on the dotted line — engine repairs, routine maintenance, gas, gas, and gas. Did I mention gas? Automakers love you, auto dealers love you, repair shops love you, and the fossil fuel industry loves you. Why not? You’re constantly at their doors with your wallet open.

Many studies showing the cost of owning an electric vehicle (EV) as opposed to a fossil fuel vehicle (FFV) are distorted and biased toward FFVs, as we’ve simply been programmed to think from a FFV perspective. This is by design, just like the skillful manipulation that has people pulling up to the pump without thinking about what’s going on and how devastating it is to them and the environment. The technological advantages and power of EVs when combined with renewables should not be underestimated or overlooked when we compare different propulsion systems.

You can never drive a gas car for the cost of driving an EV. You will always be tethered to the pump, but you will always have the option of paying very little to nothing for the energy to drive an EV. An unfair comparison? When we list the benefits of driving both cars, automakers are quick to point out how fast a gas car can be refilled, so if that’s a benefit of gas cars then surely being able to charge an EV from your own power is a benefit of electric cars. Combining EVs and renewables forms a bond that gas cars can not compete with and as technology improves, as it has done and will keep on doing, this will only get better. As charging rates continue to go up, the line between filling a gas car and charging an EV will vanish, and we are already starting to seeing this.

The Hidden Costs of Owning Fossil Fuel Vehicles

I’ve written at length about the crippling pollution and cost of the ICE (internal combustion engine):

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https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/22/electric-vehicles-renewables-the-changing-world-dynamic/
Title: Should Electric Car Drivers Pay For Using Roads?
Post by: AGelbert on June 24, 2019, 04:31:13 pm
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How Should Electric Car Drivers Pay For Using Roads?

June 24th, 2019 by Steve Hanley

America’s transportation infrastructure of roads, bridges, and tunnels costs a lot of money to build and maintain. For decades, motorists have paid state and federal taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel and that revenue was supposed to be set aside to pay for building roads and keeping them in good repair.

That’s the theory, anyway. In reality, politicians hate leaving large pools of money lying around unspent and so those funds are often tapped for other purposes. Also, since raising taxes is dangerous for any politician who wants to get reelected, Congress and state legislatures have been reluctant to raise the tax on fuels to keep up with inflation.

Taxes on fuels seem like an appropriate way to pay for roads. Those who drive more miles or drive heavier vehicles burn more fuel and so pay more to use the roads. That makes perfect sense. But fuel taxes actually cover less than half of the total cost.

Which leads into a discussion of how much electric car drivers should pay to support America’s transportation infrastructure. If states impose an annual flat fee, that is unfair to those who drive few miles. Even if it were possible to levy a tax on the electricity they use to recharge their batteries, why should EV drivers pay 100% of the cost of roads when drivers of conventional cars pay less than half that cost?

‘Tis a conundrum. A significant backlash against electric car drivers is evident in many parts of the country as legislatures pick arbitrary numbers out of the air to impose as annual surcharges on EVs. Illinois recently considered a flat $1,000 per year fee for every electric car, a proposal that was clearly punitive.

Utah has quietly begun addressing this issue in a novel way. Its Department of Transportation is asking EV drivers to participate in a voluntary program. Starting in January, instead of paying an annual registration fee they will report their actual mileage and pay 1.5 cents to the state for every mile driven, not to exceed the annual registration fee that those who don’t participate in the program pay.

It’s all about gathering data. Even though only 2% of the cars registered in Utah today are electric, “We know that the gas tax will be eroded over time and we’re just trying to be ahead of the game,” says Teri Newell, UDOT deputy director, according to the Deseret News.

Newell says the program is an attempt to charge people for how much they use the roads. “That’s really the fairest way to do it. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-TzWpwHzCvCI%2FT_sBEnhCCpI%2FAAAAAAAAME8%2FIsLpuU8HYxc%2Fs1600%2Fnooo-way-smiley.gif&hash=b8545bd420b1e2f2c7b9f665d2093523e4ad2251) The gas tax used to be a good way to replicate that, but now we need to start thinking about moving on to something different. It’s anybody’s guess at what point they fully are into the market and it becomes a bigger issue, so we just want to be ready.”

There is already talk of applying the program to all vehicles, which makes perfect sense assuming people actually report their mileage accurately. If the reporting is done digitally, that raises privacy issues.

If one spouse suspects the other of cheating, will those mileage records be subject to subpoena during the divorce to prove Person A was actually at the No Tell Motel instead of bowling on a certain night? Will police use the data to track criminals? Will Mark Zuckerberg sell the data to Russian hackers?

Then there is the issue of how to assess different classes of vehicles. Should someone driving a Hyundai Accent be expected to pay the same as the driver of a Ford Expedition? And what of the existing state fuel taxes? Will they remain for out of state drivers who use Utah roads?

The program is being partially funded by a $1.25 million federal grant to study how it works over the next five years. “It’s kind of an unknown for a lot of people right now and so we want to venture into it slowly and make sure we understand all the issues with it before we move into something like [applying it to all vehicles],” Newell says.

Everybody wants someone else to pay for our roads. Charging motorists a fee for every mile driven is one way to spread the pain equitably as the existing gas tax model will break down completely as more electric cars take to the streets. How long will it be before every new car automatically reports on where we go and when and how fast to the government? Maybe connected cars won’t be quite the nirvana we were hoping for.

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/24/how-should-electric-car-drivers-pay-for-using-roads/

Agelbert COMMENT: A TAX on FUEL has always been the wrong approach to road maintenance.

What's the right approach?

That's easy, IF the State governments use the cost of maintaining roads as the basis for how much a vehicle must pay (I won't hold my breath waiting for those 🦕🦖 hydrocarbon hellspawn babying 😈 Bureaucrats to do that.).

While it is true that winter frost heaves, summer high heat on asphalt, flood erosion, etc. gradually damage roads, making it logical to bill everybody, (more or less equally 😉) for using them, over 90% (at least - if you don't believe me, check out why bike paths in Vermont rarely need resurfacing!) of the damage to roads is from TRUCKS.

Most people are not aware of it, but trucks are the main cause of required highway maintenace, even with all those wheels some of them have to distribute the road killing loads they carry routinely.

All you have to do is tax each and every thing out there that has wheels, and uses roads, (you Farm Equipment folks lucked out!) by WEIGHT PER WHEEL, PERIOD.

In a sane world, the weight per wheel of any vehicle is what would be the criteria for determining how much wear and tear a vehicle visits on a highway. Anything below a certain threshold weight should not be taxed (i.e. lightweight EVs, riding lawn mowers, cargo bikes, skate boards, wheelchairs 😀, etc.). (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818184307-16311866.gif&hash=9794ef6883bb9af596bdaafd322b229c7d7130d7)

The nit pickers might weigh in and claim that tires can be narrow and thin or huge and wide, so the proper criteria should be the pressure per square (insert area measuring unit here) exerted on the road surface.

Yeah, that would be fine. Let's do it.

 Right, they won't do it because THEN the people doing the lion's share of damage (i.e. mostly gas guzzler heavy vehicles) would have to actually pay for ruining the roads.

AND, most EVs would not have to pay a nickel! 😀

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 25, 2019, 03:49:23 pm
Agelbert NOTE: Don't miss the fascinating demonstration of counter-rotating propeller efficiency shown here. It turns out that, because electric motors are only one third as heavy as hydrocarbon fueled engines (with the same amount of power), putting two electric in-line motors with counter-rotating propellers in the fuselage, instead of two separate motors on the wings, makes aircraft far more efficient. So, in the future (if we have a future, of course), expect large, electric powered aircraft to NOT have any engine pods on the wings. ✨👍

⚡ Electroflight | Fully Charged
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Published on Jul 7, 2016

This remarkable project is still in its early stages but is clearly something we'll be following on Fully Charged.
A fully electric 300+mph racing plane.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 26, 2019, 03:57:41 pm
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Did you know that India is home to 22 of the world’s top 30 polluted cities, and four in 10 children in India's capital city of New Dehli suffer from a respiratory illness?

Transportation is a major cause of air pollution, and RMI is helping India shift to a shared, clean, affordable, and connected transportation system. The program is designed to reduce India’s energy demand by 64% and CO2 emissions by 37% by 2030. We have partnered with the Indian government since 2017 to conduct workshops and public analysis on the country’s path toward new mobility—while also working with subnational actors and cities to test on-the-ground solutions. Most recently, RMI worked with NITI Aayog (the Indian government think tank) to analyze the recently released FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) policy and make recommendations to the government and industry for continued actions moving forward.

If FAME II and other measures are successful:

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Title: H55 ⚡ Electric Flight Trainer
Post by: AGelbert on June 26, 2019, 11:09:06 pm
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H55 ⚡ Electric Flight Trainer © H55/ Anna Pizzolante (from H55 media kit)

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H55, Solar Impulse Spinoff, Introduces Electric 2-Seat Airplane (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/26/h55-solar-impulse-spinoff-introduces-electric-2-seat-airplane/)

Title: Re: H55 ⚡ Electric Flight Trainer
Post by: Surly1 on June 27, 2019, 04:42:44 am
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H55, Solar Impulse Spinoff, Introduces Electric 2-Seat Airplane (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/26/h55-solar-impulse-spinoff-introduces-electric-2-seat-airplane/)

Just amazing, really.
Title: Schwarzenegger is “kicking gas” and taking names in EV-advocacy short
Post by: AGelbert on June 27, 2019, 02:51:09 pm
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JUNE 27, 2019

Schwarzenegger is “kicking gas” and taking names in EV-advocacy short

Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a smarmy used-car salesman in a new short for the electric vehicle advocacy group Veloz. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163123-16601910.gif&hash=36722ff3a7234165f97ec96e71c28afb6c8bcc91)

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Electric-vehicle marketing, ads, and advocacy can often be completely lacking in one thing: humor.

Sometimes a little bit of the farcical can go a long way to help point out the strengths of EVs—or in this case, how out of touch old-fashioned used-car dealers might be in not choosing to embrace the electric side.

Enter the Governator. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who always had a thing for Hummer—a brand that GM only last week suggested was back on the table for a potential (electric) comeback. The long-environmentally-conscious Schwarzenegger previously drove a hydrogen-fueled Hummer H2, which gave way to a fully electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class conversion done by Austria’s Kreisel Electric and, later, a Hummer H1 converted to electric.

Arnold Schwarzenegger introduces the Kreisel Hummer H1 electric conversion (http://)


In the video short (or PSA, you might call it), Schwarzenegger, in disguise as dealer Howard Kleiner, wearing a flower-print shirt and ponytail, encounters a series of what are said to be real used-car shoppers considering electric cars.

This is the debut of “Kicking Gas,” a video-short series from the non-profit organization Veloz, which aims to “accelerate the shift to electric cars through public-private collaboration, public engagement and policy education innovation.”

Schwarzenegger’s appearance includes some extra jabs about Hummer. At one point he is revving the V-8 of the vehicle—which is spewing smoke and does not seem to have a functional emissions system—and asks, “Can a battery-powered car do this?”

As governor, Schwarzenegger is known on the environmental front for enacting a series of environmental regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. He reinstated Mary Nichols to the top post at the California Air Resources Board, which she currently holds but had also held starting in 1979, under Jerry Brown’s original governorship.

Tell us what you think. Is this just a viral video with the Governator? Or will the laughs—and having Arnold in it—help put electric vehicles on the map?

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1123818_schwarzenegger-is-kicking-gas-and-taking-names-in-ev-advocacy-short
Title: Electrify America Is Ready for Primetime
Post by: AGelbert on June 30, 2019, 12:04:29 pm
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 02, 2019, 05:34:39 pm
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Do Tesla [TSLA] 🦕Analysts Consistently Manipulate TSLA Downward?

July 2nd, 2019 by Zachary Shahan

There’s an interesting thing that happens every quarter. Once solid estimates for Tesla’s quarterly production and delivery numbers are in, short sellers and critics jump to the next quarter and typically claim that delivery will fall off tremendously because pent-up consumer demand has been exhausted and sustainable new demand is going to be much more limited.

This is actually not a new phenomenon. It was going on back when the Model S was the only Tesla on the market, and also back when the Model S and Model X were the only Tesla vehicles for sale. It’s now the case for the Model 3, with such critics (some of them the same ones from the early Model S days) continually arguing that the Model 3’s sales are going to be very, very bad next quarter … until they end up being good and those critics have to shift and jump to the following quarter.

But that’s just part 1 of this story, which I’d say has 3 parts.

Analysts who subscribe to this simple, renewable methodology (some of whom have been doing so for years) will of course forecast big drops in the Tesla [TSLA] stock price while running this narrative. (Full disclosure: I’m long TSLA.) They will highlight lack of demand in the coming quarter, or “weakening demand,” until they are proven wrong. A little while after they are proven wrong, they skip that quarter’s old and incorrect narrative and tell the same story about following quarters. However, this seems to be an important part of the story that gets less attention: instead of adjusting their 6-month forecast for the price of a TSLA share (which would be logical if demand ended up being much higher than you previously thought), many of these analysts just shift the goal posts forward in time. In other words, they simply assume their “doom & gloom” story about Tesla demand was not wrong, just slightly premature. (The point when it gets hard to believe this is their honest, genuine forecast is when they’ve been running on this cycle for several quarters or years.)

The third part of this game is the part that I find particularly irritating. Despite all the talk of lack of demand, or dwindling demand, analysts end up having sales forecasts at the end of the quarter that defy those previous arguments. For months, the talk of the town regarding Tesla was that demand was dropping. Now, Q2 delivery numbers are expected to be around Tesla’s all-time high (Q4 2018), ~90,000. If all the people saying Tesla demand had dropped off had stuck with that argument, their estimates should have settled around 70,000 or so for Q2! Instead, the Factset average is approximately 91,000. Have they also significantly increased their price targets for TSLA over that time? Haha — stupid question. 😀

There’s an important point why that last part matters so much. Market reactions to a stock often depend on how much the final results different from “market expectations.” If the market said this week it expects ~70,000 deliveries in Q2 and Tesla reports ~90,000 deliveries, the stock price would spike. Instead, they’re saying that they expect far more deliveries than they expected 1–6 months ago, but they’ve slowly shifted to this view and not many have adjusted their stock price forecast accordingly. If they weren’t allowed to change their analyses from 6 months ago, or 3 months ago, they should be expecting far fewer deliveries than we’ll surely see recorded. Nonetheless, the Tesla stock price is lower than it was 6 months ago! My guess is that it will drop again after Q2 delivery figures come out because those figures probably won’t beat expectations, expectations that were previously absurdly low but are now conveniently high. Does that make sense? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-TzWpwHzCvCI%2FT_sBEnhCCpI%2FAAAAAAAAME8%2FIsLpuU8HYxc%2Fs1600%2Fnooo-way-smiley.gif&hash=b8545bd420b1e2f2c7b9f665d2093523e4ad2251)

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A Tesla Motors Club forum member, Madodel, had a good summary of the past few years of “insight” from many Tesla analysts: “Well they said 3+ years ago that Tesla couldn’t build the Model X. Then they said that Tesla couldn’t sell the Model X. Yet TSLA continued to produce and sell the unbuildable/unsellable. Now if Tesla misses the self imposed goal by one car then all the ‘superior’ stock analysts will declare doom for Tesla. Bankwuptsy imminent and TSLA SP down to $0. I wish someone sold bets on all of them rotting in hell. I think that is a safe bet.” Excellent summary. The only thing is that it misses some of these people also saying Tesla couldn’t build or sell the Model S and then saying it couldn’t build or sell the Model 3.

I wrote this piece up before seeing the video below, but I just watched it and it is, logically, on the same topic. Since the video also highlights an article of mine, I’m obligated to share it. 😉 One extra note Ale makes in the video that I think is important is that despite consistently negative and pessimistic CNBC reporting about Tesla demand and sales (based on “Wall Street expectations”), Tesla had year-over-year delivery growth of 85% in Q2 2018, 219% in Q3 2018, 203% in Q4 2018, 110% in Q1 2019, and according to the Wall Street estimates they reference would have 131% year-over-year growth in Q2 2019. Just referencing 2019, “not such a good first half for Tesla” was the CNBC host’s key takeaway. Seriously.

https://youtu.be/g_-_fwdLnDY

There’s more “good” stuff in there (like CNBC seemingly inflating Wall Street’s Tesla delivery forecast quite significantly). I recommend watching it. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818180835-1624479.gif&hash=92c92575625c10582f9c1c6f9db969ad24bf62a8)

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/07/02/do-tsla-analysts-consistently-manipulate-tsla-downward/

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Title: Serial Entrepreneur and Futurist: The Era of Internal Combustion 🦕 Engines is Ending 😀
Post by: AGelbert on July 15, 2019, 06:24:18 pm
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July 7, 2019 – In a recent email blast, Peter Diamandis predicted that internal combustion engine automobiles reached peak production in 2018 and will begin to decline going forward. He is convinced that going forward it will be all about electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous ride-sharing. To support his contention Diamandis cites a forecasted oil demand peak coming as early as 2021 based on Bloomberg New Energy Finance predictions. How Diamandis sees the switch to EVs happening is an interesting discussion which I have edited to share with readers here.

Currently, EVs displace the need for 350,000 barrels of oil each day. But over the long term, EVs are projected to disrupt demand by as much as 58,000,000 barrels per day — a figure that will steadily rise as EV costs plummet. EVs are set to win by sheer economic advantage, becoming the foundation for autonomous ride-sharing fleets in the future. As this happens, it will become uneconomical and societally unacceptable to continue to drive a gas-guzzling car.

The ⚡ EV Competitive Advantage

This year, EVs are expected to surpass a 2.73% market share in the United States. They have already reached 5.4% in China. While this might seem small, growth is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, as the American EV market share projects to double every two years until 2025 and beyond. As explained by energy expert, science fiction writer, and engineer Ramez Naam, “Their growth rate is phenomenal. It took 20 years to sell the first million electric cars. It took 18 months to sell the next million. It took 4 months to sell the fifth million. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818180835-1626482.gif&hash=068d5ba96cc9a0d9b824d58bf6e532eeee05b706) That is the pace of this change. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185039-1655102.gif&hash=1a13ffad2c8451cba6f45b04a1249447d50c3e73) This is growing twice as fast as solar.” 👍 Stumping forecasters again, the surge is being driven by pure economics. While personal vehicles currently cost $0.80 US per mile, autonomous electric vehicles are expected to undercut this to only $0.35 per mile. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185040-1659929.gif&hash=0a9ca0c1f083655b821cbf024422e55e009a6d8d)

And even though EVs have been more expensive than gas and diesel-powered cars, EVs are turning out to be far cheaper to operate and maintain. The yearly cost to operate an EV today in the U.S. stands at about $485, less than half the $1,117 cost to operate a gas-powered vehicle. As battery prices continue to plummet, the upfront costs of EVs will decline until purchasing one will be a foregone conclusion. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

The Growing Worldwide ⚡ EV Race

Investment in EVs is booming today with auto manufacturers worldwide locked in an EV race.

Volkswagen is set to spend $50 billion on EVs in the next five years. Nissan is charging ahead with a vision to integrate its EVs into a broader consumer ecosystem through the company’s Intelligent Mobility strategy. And GM has pledged to go all-electric in the near future as it strives to release 20 new electric models in the next 4 years.

Beyond the car, ⚡ EVs are disrupting large-scale shipping operations.

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N-GEN electric Workhorse Group van

Last year, UPS ordered 950 N-GEN electric Workhorse Group vans, which can travel up to 100 miles on a single charge. At a cost of just $6 per 100 miles traveled, this ⚡ trucking alternative promises astounding economic savings. While UPS currently operates 300 electric and 700 hybrid-electric vehicles, it aims to have 25% of its vehicles operating on alternative fuel by 2020. The company’s recent pre-order of 125 Tesla electric semi-trucks demonstrates yet another step towards this ambitious goal. The ⚡ Tesla Semi today is expected to be 20% cheaper on a per mile basis to operate than 🦕 fossil fuel-powered trucks and points to the extraordinary scale of the EV takeover, from compact cars to large-scale transit.

Electric ⚡ Autonomy

Over the coming decade, market and environmental forces will lead to consumer adoption of EVs. And likely, the adoption of EVs will heavily feature autonomous fleets. And while personal EV adoption will continue to proliferate, the aggregate mileage of EVs will rise exponentially faster as autonomous electric ride-sharing fleets become commonplace.

McKinsey & Company, the global management consulting firm, predicts that one in ten cars sold could be a shared vehicle by 2030. Numerous leading car-share operators already employ EVs, such as Daimler’s Car2Go and BMW’s DriveNow programs. Meanwhile, most autonomous vehicle developers have included EV models in various of their testing phases.

A University of Texas study looked at autonomous taxis and determined at a cost of $0.75 per mile, over 39% of miles would be covered by these vehicles. And at half that price, $0.375 per mile, autonomous taxis would see coverage grow to 75% of total miles. Explains Ramez Naam, “the way that most people will first encounter an electric vehicle [won’t be a result of] buying one for themselves. These vehicles are [going to be] rapidly deployed mostly as electric taxis.”

Apple recently hired Tesla’s VP of Engineering, Michael Schwekutsch, indicating Apple’s intentions to wholly integrate EVs into its plans to develop autonomous vehicle technology. Just last year, Apple cars drove in autonomous mode for 80,000 miles, while drivers took back control of the vehicle for 1.1 miles driven on average. Increasingly competitive, driver intervention rates now stand nearly neck and neck with Mercedes-Benz’s human intervention rate of 1.5 miles, and Toyota’s somewhat higher reported average of 2.5 miles.

Another competitor, GM, covered 450,000 miles in the U.S. last year with its cutting-edge fleet of third-generation all-electric Chevrolet Bolt vehicles. The company currently operates Cruise Anywhere, an employee-only ride-hailing service in San Francisco, and has even partnered with DoorDash to leverage its vehicles for food delivery in the future.

One of the more salient figures in today’s EV surge, Tesla’s Elon Musk recently announced the company’s aspiration to release a fully autonomous robo-taxi fleet next year.

And one of the earliest players, Alphabet subsidiary Waymo, has risen far above any competitors in terms of miles driven and low human intervention rates. With 600 Waymo vehicles on the road, the company has driven over 16 million kilometers (10 million miles) in the U.S., not to mention an additional 12.8 million simulated kilometers (8 million miles) driven each day. Waymo vehicles at current rates require manual intervention only once every 17,700 kilometers (11,000 miles), vastly superior to the competition.

In December 2018, the company launched its Waymo One service, transporting more than 1,000 pre-vetted riders in the Phoenix area. Earlier this year, Waymo announced a strategic partnership with Jaguar Land Rover to release the I-Pace, a fully electric autonomous SUV. The plan is to release 20,000 vehicles by 2020.

Final Thoughts

As electric vehicles improve in performance and witness a drop in overall operating costs, forward-thinking individuals, companies, and investors are rapidly transitioning to all-electric transport. With the help of increased battery technology efficiency, tomorrow’s EVs will see a unit price drop that will make these vehicles more affordable while providing huge environmental benefits.

As 5G and next-generation cellular networks make autonomous vehicles a reality, it will lead to a growth in driverless EV fleets, with partnerships between EV manufacturers, autonomous driving companies, and ride-sharing services becoming increasingly vital.

The disruption to our existing car world will be significant as plummeting prices, and increasing convenience will tip in favor of EVs and cars-as-a-service. Private ownership of internal combustion engine cars will become a thing of the past.

Editor’s Note
The lack of mention of hydrogen as a fuel, and hydrogen-fuel-cell technology and their use to power vehicles seems to be an oversight on the part of Diamandis. Particularly in rural areas, where a minimal charging infrastructure and long-distance commutes will require alternatives to EVs, there will remain a need for hydrogen zero-emission technology or even a few diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles.


Peter Diamandis sees autonomous EV fleets rapidly ending the age of internal combustion engine technology. For the vast majority of humans living in cities, this scenario seems increasingly likely.


https://www.21stcentech.com/peter-diamandis-era-internal-combustion-engines-ending/
Title: The Tesla Model 3 Is Hugely Popular: Let's Look At The Numbers
Post by: AGelbert on July 22, 2019, 02:24:36 pm
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The Tesla ⚡ Model 3 Is Hugely Popular: Let's Look At The Numbers
JUL 22, 2019 at 9:14AM

By: Steven Loveday

SNIPPET:

It seems just about everyone wants to get their hands on a Tesla Model 3. Simply saying that the Tesla Model 3 is more popular than all other EVs wouldn't really make for an article. Plus, most of the world is already well aware of this fact. This is especially true for people who follow the segment. Whether or not you're a Tesla fan doesn't change the reality that its cars — and more specifically, the Model 3 — have gained an incredible amount of interest and popularity across the globe.

Full article:

https://insideevs.com/news/361125/tesla-model-3-most-desirable-ev-globally/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 30, 2019, 06:26:43 pm
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 31, 2019, 07:05:21 pm
Agelbert NOTE: Nice demonstration, but I say they should market that ⚡ ELECTRIC F-!5O NOW!

Watch as Linda Zhang, chief engineer of the Ford F-150, shows the capability of a prototype all-electric F-150 by towing 10 double-decker rail cars and 42 2019-model year F-150s, weighing more than 1 million pounds.1

https://youtu.be/bXFHgoon7lg

1 The F-150 prototype is towing far beyond a production truck’s capacity in a one-time short event demonstration. Never tow beyond a vehicle’s towing capacities. Always consult the Owner’s Manual.
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 02, 2019, 04:51:32 pm
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AUG 2, 2019, 8:00 AM

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Title: Thalia ⚡ Electric Car, Designed & Built In Mexico, Nears Production 👍
Post by: AGelbert on August 02, 2019, 05:37:32 pm
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Credit: LM & TH ⚡ Automoviles

Thalia ⚡ Electric Car, Designed & Built In Mexico, Nears Production 👍

August 1st, 2019 by Steve Hanley

SNIPPET:

The state of Puebla in Mexico has been home to the country’s auto manufacturing business for almost a century. In the capital city, also called Puebla, entrepreneur Polo Ortiz is working with his son Leopoldo on plans to design and build the first electric car designed and built in Mexico using Mexican workers and Mexican parts.

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Title: Tesla Model 3 = 10th Best Selling Vehicle In Sweden … In July!
Post by: AGelbert on August 08, 2019, 06:04:03 pm
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(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/08/20190323_145810-EFFECTS-290x166.jpg) Tesla ⚡ Model 3 = 10th Best Selling Vehicle In Sweden … In July! (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/07/tesla-model-3-10th-best-selling-vehicle-in-sweden-in-july/)
Title: Why Is A Tesla So Hard To Steal?
Post by: AGelbert on August 09, 2019, 01:54:52 pm
August 8th, 2019 by Guest Contributor

This Model S was stolen in the UK; the key was at the back of the house, but Pin to Drive was off and passive entry was enabled. YouTube video by Antony Kennedy. (CleanTechnica editor’s note: Wow. What an interesting video.) 🧐
https://youtu.be/odG2GX4_cUQ

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Title: ... when you consider the other costs of ownership, some big differences become apparent.
Post by: AGelbert on August 17, 2019, 06:21:36 pm
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Total Cost Of Ownership: Tesla Model 3 vs. Toyota Camry & Audi A5 (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/17/total-cost-of-ownership-tesla-model-3-vs-audi-a5-toyota-camry/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 18, 2019, 12:44:40 pm
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August 17th, 2019 by Carolyn Fortuna   

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He started nearly a year ago, pushing the Tesla Supercharger network to its limits and attempting to answer questions about what it means to experience all-electric transportation. Arthur Driessen embarked on a Tesla voyage without carbon as a way to determine if, indeed, the advent of electronic vehicles is upon us and what it would take to explore the US through Supercharging.

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“April in Alabama and a Tesla,” by Arthur Driessen.

To do so, he needed to figure out the practicality of trying to explore the US in a Tesla without worrying about running out of fuel. Equipped with his Tesla Model 3, a Sony PCM-d100, an iPhone, and a MacBook, Arthur has tried his best to go as far away from a Supercharger as possible. Using only samples from his journeys and sound design through modern audio technology, he’s in the process of creating a fully functional library of instruments to document his travels.

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Tell us a bit 🧐 about your Tesla.

“I’m driving a Tesla Model 3 Long Range Single Motor. A big reason I bought a Tesla was because of the brand recognition. When I say brand recognition, I am referring to their recognition as leaders in the EV field opposed to your average person knowing what a Tesla is. I had started seeing the Model S around LA in 2012 and was immediately interested in them. They were cool, sleek, and sexy, but what really got me excited about them was the driver assist technology.

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“Well-Preserved Ancient Wupatki National Monument in Arizona,” by Arthur Driessen.

“When the X was in development, my boss asked me to go research it for him, which really started my love for the brand. I fell in love with the entire philosophy around them of pushing technology into the automotive industry for the betterment of our society opposed to profit. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) I bought some stock as I couldn’t afford the car and started looking forward to the day the ‘third phase’ of Elon’s master plan would happen.”

When and why did you purchase your Tesla Model 3, and why did you choose it over other EVs?

“To be honest, I didn’t really think about getting another brand of EV. They seemed more like compliance cars than actual cars a brand would be proud of. I lived in an apartment so I wanted as much range as possible and, most importantly, they didn’t have Autopilot, which was my number one reason of wanting a Tesla.

“That brings us to the announcement of the Model 3. I had been looking at new cars, knowing that my current 2010 Honda Civic had 160,000 miles on it. After watching the announcement, I realized that its release fit up perfectly with the timeline of my car biting the dust.

“Furthermore, I could start putting payments on it right away, effectively giving me a huge head start in the year that I had to wait. I put my $1000 deposit down and awaited anxiously. 2 years to the day of placing my reservation, I received my car.”

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“Tesla at the Flaming Gorge, Sweetwater County, WY,” by Arthur Dreissen

How has the Tesla Model 3 responded on the road during your Tesla voyage without carbon?

“On the road, after 86,000 miles (just passed 86 the other day!) it still drives as if I picked it up last month. I have never been happier with a purchase. I have only had to have one repair, which was something to do with a tire squeaking, and Tesla fixed it for free. I go through tires fairly quickly though due to the battery weight, needing to replace them every 20,000 miles. With the complete lack of other maintenance, I don’t mind though.

“The car itself drives beautifully in all types of weather. I was in both the Rockies and Yellowstone during snow storms and was never worried. I’ve gotten ‘stuck’ in snow or sand a couple of times, but with the ‘slip start’ 👍 option in the computer, I have gotten out each time on my own.

“The range is amazing. I almost never worry about range. The only times I’ve worried are driving through extremely remote places like down to the Rio Grande at the Mexico/Texas border or up to International Falls on the Canada/Minnesota border. They are far and few up here but around enough to where, with a little planning, all anxiety leaves. Furthermore, I’ve been able to push the car a bit on range. The most I’ve gotten was 354 miles from a full battery, and that was before the latest update that upped the range a little.”

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“Remembering Road Trips Before — the Jack Kerouac House and a Tesla,” by Arthur Dreissen.

What were some highlights from your trip? Why did these stand out over others?

“The first things that pop into mind are places I’ve gone, like Yellowstone in Wyoming or Acadia in Maine. This country is so vast that being able to see all the corners of it has caused me to really fall in love with it. There really is everything one can imagine somewhere in this country, so whether you want to see deserts, or rain forests, or snow capped mountains, it’s all there and it’s all breathtaking.

“The second thing is being able to educate people about EVs. This is such a new technology, and there really isn’t that much information out there about it. It’s downright difficult to find someone who owns an EV to be able to ask questions, and this leads to a lot of ignorance about the tech. Sometimes, just sitting at a charging station for a day and answering questions to anyone who asks is my best day of the week.

“My favorite story about this was when I was in Florida. I was sitting at a charger, and a young woman knocked on my window. She told me that she had her father with her, and he was visiting from Africa. He was 93 years old and had taken a trip to America to visit his daughters and grandchildren. He still lived in a small tribal community, and she was wondering if it was okay if she showed him my car. I was absolutely delighted to talk to him about it and to see his amazement for how far the world had come since he was a little boy in his tribe — it was awe inspiring.

“This leads me perfectly into my third highlight, which is the growth I have been able to find in myself by getting out and exploring the country — to realize how small I am and how small my bubble is. To meet new people every day who have completely different upbringings, who have completely different communities and ways of life, to be able to connect with all of them over this technology, and to be able to be share the excitement of where this technology will bring us.

“It has been enlightening and humbling.”

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Awed by Rocky Mountain National Park,” by Arthur Dreissen.

Why is driving a Tesla important to you?

“Driving a Tesla is pretty important to me — important enough to revolve my life around it, which is pretty important, I guess.

“They are the only company that I know of that is putting everything on the line to push a better future for humanity. Every part of the company revolves around that goal, from utilizing sustainable energy, to energy storage, to Autopilot.

“That last part I think is extremely important and an overlooked aspect of the positive affects of the company’s technology. The ability to let your car be on edge, and for you to be a supervisor, eliminates more stress than I can convey. Being a part of this disruption is just downright cool, too. I mean, who doesn’t want to be a part of changing the world?”

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“Great Smokey Mountain National Park,” by Arthur Dreissen.

[b]What words of advice might you offer to others about Tesla and the Model 3?[/b]

“There are so many words of advice I could have for people who would want to go on a huge trip like this in an electric vehicle.

“The first would be that, with a little planning, there should be no worry. The speed of the charging is the main thing holding most EV road trips back right now, not the amount of chargers. Of course, I would never complain about more chargers.

“The second piece of advice would be slow down. I’ve realized that the amount of energy efficiency lost between 60 mph and 80 mph is extreme. The car’s computer plans its routes based on the speed limit, so speeding will cut into that drastically. On top of that, everything uses the battery, so if you are on low battery, blasting the heat, and speeding by 20 mph, you’ll end up on the side of the road pretty quickly.

“A great solution I’ve come up with is to always set my battery display to % opposed to miles. The car can’t really predict how much heat you will be using, so 20 miles ’til empty can be abstract, but 10% is always 10%.”

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“Watching Washington, DC in a Tesla,” by Arthur Dreissen.
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Final Thoughts

Arthur Dreissen came up with the idea to take a Tesla voyage without carbon last summer when he piloted two separate road trips. Since then, he quit his job and decided to “go for it full time.”

His voyage has brought him across the US and back. He’s traveled from the Rio Grande to the northernmost reaches of Minnesota. He’s meandered from Illinois to Memphis, up into Kentucky, and through Virginia into Maryland, stopping by DC along the way and for some crab at Chesapeake Bay. His route has taken him into New York and Niagra Falls, through Massachusetts to Cape Ann, and up the New England coast into Maine, where he is right now. From there, he’s headed into New Hampshire and Vermont, then down to Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Throughout it all, Arthur has written a blog that is sorted alphabetically so it will be easily searchable by users “looking for cool places to go around chargers.” Each state drops down to specific towns, and each one listed has a Tesla Supercharger in it, with most having J1772s as well for non-Tesla drivers. Specific posts are linked to and categorized by those charging locations. That way, even when he has stopped writing, individuals who are on similar road trips can know which chargers they will have to stop at and can easily find interesting things to do in the area.

His end goal is to have a living database, “kind of like a combination of supercharge.info and www.atlasobscura.com.”

He’s spent a lot of time on the road listening to biographies of past presidents, “relearning our national history in a more in depth way than public school could ever teach someone.” His Tesla voyage without carbon has allowed him the opportunity to meet people and experience the US in a way that’s been invigorating, illuminating, and transformative.

Thanks, Arthur, for sharing your experience with our readers at CleanTechnica. Happy travels!

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/17/a-tesla-voyage-without-carbon-cleantechnica-exclusive/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 19, 2019, 09:40:09 pm
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AUG 18, 2019 NEWS

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Gas-Fueled Cars Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 20, 2019, 07:41:16 pm
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August 20th, 2019 by Steve Hanley

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Article with above video:

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 21, 2019, 04:08:29 pm
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August 21, 2019

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The world’s largest all-electric ferry, dubbed the Ellen, completed its first journey in Denmark

The vessel is powered by a 4.3MWh battery and can shuttle 30 vehicles and 200 passengers. The Ellen is quiet, does not emit fumes or greenhouse gas emissions and can travel seven times farther than previous e-ferries. The boat’s launch comes just months after Denmark’s new Social Democrat government ramped up the country’s emission reduction targets. The European Union plans to roll out 100 more e-ferries by 2030.  (euronews)

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 21, 2019, 04:15:30 pm
This week on The Energy Gang: The economics of oil are beginning to be challenged by EVs paired with wind and solar.

STEPHEN LACEY AUGUST 16, 2019 🔊

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Title: 🌼 The Best Electric ⚡ Vans — CleanTech 📢 Talk with Tomek Gać
Post by: AGelbert on August 25, 2019, 01:06:48 pm
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August 25th, 2019 by Winter Wilson

🌼 The Best ⚡ Electric Vans — CleanTech 📢 Talk with Tomek Gać

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In this episode of our CleanTech Talk podcast interview series, Zach Shahan sits down with Tomek Gać, Co-Founder of Tesla Shuttle and founder and CEO of Quriers.pl and Energia Słonca, to discuss the successes, challenges, and future of electric delivery vehicles. You can listen to the full conversation in the embedded player below. Below that embedded SoundCloud player is a brief summary of the topics covered, but tune into the podcast to follow the full discussion.

Tomek has owned an electric vehicle for six years, which started when he watched a YouTube video about Tesla and thought: it really is possible to produce a compelling electric vehicle. At the time in Europe, specifically in Poland where Tomek lives, getting a Tesla was not an option. Tomek test drove a Nissan LEAF, though, and that completely sealed the deal for him, so he invested in a Nissan LEAF.

Tomek, early on in the development of his company, felt frustrated with the inability to find an electric van to use for his courier business. Why was Tomek so interested in electric delivery vehicles? He explains that, from a company perspective, electric vehicles are cheaper to run, more comfortable for drivers, and important as an indicator that the company takes its environmental responsibilities seriously. But the benefits extend beyond the company. For cities, electric delivery vans are beneficial because they produce no emissions and are much quieter. In crowded city centers, for example, this can make a big difference.

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Tomek and Zach explore Tomek’s experience testing the range of electric vans on the market. Currently, Tomek is testing the StreetScooter Work Box. For Tomek, the German-made StreetScooter has fallen short of expectations due to the poor interior quality, but it is much higher quality than some of the current Chinese-made electric delivery vans on the market that tend to have poor range and poor quality. Tomek’s favorite small electric delivery vehicle on the market is the Nissan ⚡ e-NV200 (https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/future-concept/e-nv200-zero-emissions-small-van.html), especially the extended version, the Nissan-Voltia ⚡ e-NV200 (https://www.voltia.com/) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185038-16442135.gif&hash=52927992b43007fa5c5eb6ffcb453ae29948c356). (For a detailed look at how the e-NV200 does on the road, read parts one (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/30/testing-electric-vans-in-real-life-poland-to-sicily-with-a-nissan-e-nv200/), two (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/05/04/nissan-e-nv200-electric-van-saves-ice-motorbikes-on-european-road-trip/), three (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/30/seashores-volcanoes-electric-van-road-trip-part-3/), four (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/07/21/southern-italy-to-the-leaning-tower-of-pisa-in-an-electric-van-nissan-e-nv200/), and five (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/07/31/from-italy-back-to-poland-in-a-nissan-electric-van/) of his road trip from Poland to Sicily and back in the electric van.)

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Zach and Tomek also take the time to discuss the current electrodelivery market and how it might change and develop in the next three to five years. While both agree that the ideal is a price drop and range increase, Tomek notes that he is more hopeful for price decreases, as there is still a lot of work to be done in terms of vehicle range. For Tomek, the potential for electric vehicles to transform the delivery industry is under-appreciated.

While Tesla has always been exciting for Tomek, the high price of the car and car repairs make it too expensive to use for his courier company.

Zach and Tomek spend the last part of the podcast on brief commentaries regarding battery storage, Tesla, and electric vehicle range. To hear more on these topics, 📢 listen to the show! (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/25/the-electric-van-market-cleantech-talk-with-tomek-gac/) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/25/the-electric-van-market-cleantech-talk-with-tomek-gac/
Title: Tesla Model 3 Review: The TRUTH After 26,000 Miles
Post by: AGelbert on August 26, 2019, 05:48:11 pm
Tesla Model 3 Review: The TRUTH After 26,000 Miles
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Andy Slye
Published on Mar 26, 2019
Tesla Model 3 Review after 1 year & 26,000 miles! Still the best car or was it a mistake?
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Almost a year ago I took delivery of my Tesla Model 3 and since then I've driven it over 26,000 miles. Is it still the best car I've ever driven or was it a $50,000 mistake? Let's find out.

In my original Tesla Model 3 review I mainly went over the features of the car but in this video I'm going to go over my experience of owning a #TeslaModel3 and focus on the 3 most important factors:

Reliability:

When I first got my Model 3 I was skeptical on how reliable it would be since it was a first generation of its kind, and there were a few horror stories online from early adopters who were experiencing software & hardware issues.

I can honestly say my Model 3 has been 100% reliable for me so far, and yes even though that should be expected for a brand new car, it’s still a nice surprise how reliable it has been since Tesla is still relatively so young & since Model 3 is a very unique car. Range anxiety does exist, but the Model 3’s energy graph is extremely accurate in predicting the estimated range left when driving so as long as you pay attention to that and plan ahead you’ll be fine and shouldn’t ever have to worry about running out of battery.

For how heavily it’s integrated with software I’m actually surprised my Model 3 has worked this well, and I’ve been extremely satisfied with it over my first 26,000 miles.

Cost:

Out of all those things during the first 25,000 miles in a Model 3 you only need to do tire rotations and I know this isn’t the norm but luckily for me there’s a local tire shop that gives free tire rotations to Tesla owners, just one of the many perks of going all-electric I guess.

The only thing that has cost me money to drive my Model 3 this far is electricity from either at home or a Tesla Supercharger. My city is one of the best locations to put the Model 3 range efficiency to the test and with an average of 248 Wh/mile through all the seasons means the LR Model 3 is one of, if not the most efficient electric car out right now.

It took 6,457 kWh to drive just over 26,000 miles, and since the Model 3 gets about 80% efficiency it actually took about 8,071 kWh and at my current electricity rate of 6.8 cents per kWh that comes to $549 that I’ve spent on electricity to drive my Model 3 over 26,000 miles. I’ve also charged for free at hotels, parking garages, and family members houses so my total cost to drive over 26,000 miles in my Model 3 is less than $600. My monthly electricity costs have only increased by an average of $36. To put it in perspective, a car that gets 30 mpg at $2.75/gallon would cost $2,383 to drive 26,000 miles and if you add a $50 oil change every 4,000 miles that would be an additional $325. This shows how much a person can save in fuel & oil by going all-electric, especially a Model 3.

Enjoyment:

It’s no surprise that the Tesla Model 3 is a joy to drive but I’ll quickly go over a few things that I don’t like because nothing is perfect. The windshield and windows fog up more than any other car I’ve ever driven. Fortunately I got some fog reducer that helps. I wish the frunk had a better closing mechanism or was able to close automatically because I hate leaving hand prints on the hood from closing it. I also wish the driver profiles would save the lumbar setting. Luckily that can be fixed with a software update which is one of my favorite things about the Model 3.

Now moving along to the other things that I enjoy most about my Model 3: How a car can be this simple & minimalist yet pack so much power and torque is something I’ll always be impressed with.

Yes there are times when it phantom brakes but if you're using it as it's designed you will always have a hand on the wheel ready to take over and I love knowing each time I use it it's getting better through the neural network.

It charges overnight while I sleep, it stops charging when it reaches whatever limit I have set, and I wake up to an 80% charge every day or 100% charge if I'm about to take a road trip - no more stopping at gas stations. I can tell it to drive somewhere and it gives me real-time step-by-step directions on the beautiful responsive 15” touch screen which is the best screen in any vehicle out right now in my opinion.

Now after a free software update and even after any battery degradation from driving 26,000 miles, my Model 3 now gets 320 rated miles on a full charge.

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Title: IMHO, Tesla buying is 10× more enjoyable than car buying (especially an ⚡ car) elsewhere.
Post by: AGelbert on August 28, 2019, 04:48:46 pm
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The Tesla Buying Experience Is 10× Nicer Than The Auto Dealer Buying Experience (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/28/the-tesla-buying-experience-is-10x-nicer-than-the-auto-dealer-buying-experience/)
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 30, 2019, 05:27:19 pm
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August 30th, 2019 by Jennifer Sensiba

In a recent article at Jalopnik, Jason Torchinsky (known in the internet auto enthusiast scene as “Torch”) explained how degraded but functional EV batteries could work great for school buses. In short, he suggests using low-cost conversion kits and reusing discarded batteries from other EVs to repower school buses, at a low cost.

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An electric ⚡ school bus. Image by eLion. 🌞

While he’s known for his less-than-serious articles, like this one (https://jalopnik.com/lets-find-out-if-using-electric-eels-to-charge-your-tes-1836978424) about using electric eels to power a Tesla Model 3 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-250819180154.png), I think he’s really onto something with this idea. Also, I’m going to add a couple of ideas that could make EV school buses even more green.

The Basic Idea

Converting gas or diesel vehicles to run on batteries can be a big headache.

Take the original Tesla Roadster for example. The original plan was to purchase a slightly modified version of the Lotus Elise, share parts with other manufacturers, and take advantage of economies of scale even at low-volume production. During the design and engineering process, they had to change a thing here and a thing there to better accommodate the EV system, but it all added up. In the end, they only shared 8% of parts with the Elise and the vehicle cost far more than originally planned.

People converting cars to electric in their garages was the only way to get an EV until relatively recently, and is still a great way for the environmentally-oriented to keep older cars on the road. For older cars, like the original Volkswagen Beetle and Super Beetle, the conversion process isn’t that complicated. There’s not much in the way of electronics to deal with when converting. For newer cars, conversions get far more complicated, assuming you want to have things like a working speedometer. Regardless of age, though, finding nooks and crannies to put the battery cells in gets tough, and makes it hard to have a conversion with adequate range for most.

As Torchinsky points out, though, school buses are about as simple as a vehicle can get. You’ve basically got a diesel engine (occasionally gas), a transmission, a frame, a big and ugly metal box on top, and some seats bolted in. Under the bus between the frame rails, there’s tons of room for batteries, so energy density isn’t really a big deal. If that’s not enough, there’s also a lot of room under the hood (once the diesel engine is out) and lots of room under seats.

In these big spaces, you can install the worn battery packs, or cells from those packs, from other EVs as they come cheaply available. When a Tesla, LEAF, or Chevy Bolt loses too much range, the owner will either have the pack replaced or get rid of the car. The energy density has dropped, and there’s no more room for extra batteries to make up for the lost range. School buses, on the other hand, have room to take several such degraded packs and get the needed range.

But will this actually work?

The way school buses get used makes the idea even more workable. Sure, the average family sedan only goes a few dozen miles most days, but people don’t want a car with under 100 miles of range because they’re also occasionally used for longer highway trips. School buses don’t have that problem. They work a fixed route every school day, with average speeds of around 23 MPH and average lengths of around 32 miles. After working that route, the bus sits for 5-7 hours, and works the same route again. Then, the bus sits overnight.

Before anybody points out that buses are used for field trips out of town, or for away sporting events, take a closer look next time you see those buses. They’re often marked “Activity Bus,” and they tend to be larger diesel-pusher vehicles with two rear axles — kind of like a cheap version of a Greyhound bus. Yes, the activity buses are often used in a way that wouldn’t make them good candidates for a “redneck EV conversion,” so we can just leave those buses alone for now. As batteries come down in price, such buses could be replaced with EVs AND they may even be a good source for used batteries when the other buses need them.

Going back to the in-town buses, you basically couldn’t find a better use case for an EV with junkyard batteries. Yes, the bus is big and heavy, but it doesn’t go very fast and doesn’t go very far. To make those buses go 50-60 miles on a charge would probably require the cells from several degraded cars, and there’s plenty of room for that.

But what about ⚡ charging? ???
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In the afternoon, the buses can charge on 220v and they have until the following morning to charge. There’s no rush. Once the morning run is done, they have several more hours to sit and charge. For routes where the overnight charge is sufficient for the morning run, but daytime charging isn’t enough for the afternoon, you’ll just need a bigger pack, which means more junkyard battery cells.

At the end of the day, it’s all about right-sizing the pack to the job that’s being done. Because the use of the bus is so predictable, it’s very easy to plan for.

Ways We Can Improve On This Concept

Reading the article gave me some other ideas that could prove useful. Or not. I’ll let the reader decide.

Heating

Living in the Southwest, the buses I grew up with and the ones my kids ride in don’t have heaters. They also don’t have air conditioning, which can be awful. Schoolbusfleet.com reports that the expensive EV buses in California generally do the same thing. If you skip the AC and heat, you don’t have to worry about impacts to range. I know from my travels, though, that you can’t get away with that in much of the country. The buses are going to need heaters in many places.

Currently, diesel school buses cycle engine coolant through pipes to a number of heater cores, just like a car. Each heater core has a blower fan, which circulates all of this leftover engine waste heat to safely warm the interior of the bus. But, take away the diesel engine, and you lose the heat source.

One option some New England districts are going for is just slamming a propane heater in. Yes, you lose the ability to brag on zero emissions, but the emissions from heating are much smaller than running a diesel drive engine. For converted buses, you can use a propane demand water heater to provide the existing coolant pipes and heater cores with hot water. Or, you could install a dedicated system. Either way, getting the heat from fossil fuels can be a good way to keep it warm without impacting range and driving up the cost of converting the buses to electric.

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In places that get cold in the winter, but still have a lot of sunlight, solar heating systems could help reduce the use of heating fuel. The simplest way to do this is to put large black tubes on top of the bus and push air through them with fans. The sun heats the black tubes, which in turn heat the air pumped through them, which goes back into the bus. Some people do this with their homes and save a lot on their heating bill. There’s lots of room on top of a bus, so such a system is feasible.

All that space on the roof of the bus gives us another option for improvement: photovoltaic cells. For a normal length school bus, there’s about 8’x 35′ of roof, or about 280 square feet. Assuming 20 watts per square foot (for good quality, high efficiency cells in 2019), that’s around 5600w of max output. Cutting that in half for inefficiencies and losses still gives us 2800w of electricity for a vehicle that’s always left outside. On most days, the vehicle could probably generate 28 kWh of electricity. Assuming 2 miles per kWh, that gives about 56 miles of range per day.

For some routes, it may be possible to run the bus entirely on solar. For many others, it may be possible to put a serious dent in the electric bill with rooftop solar. Even better, the bus company or school district could probably have the cells installed with a power purchase agreement that gives a lower per-kWh price than the local utility company.

With cheap batteries, cheap conversion kits, and cheap electricity from solar power, it would make a lot of sense to start converting school bus fleets. This is an idea schools and bus companies should seriously consider. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-060518153110.png&hash=39d587c31b7f7e66b30d7e59bb560e2ad0662eee)

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/30/jalopniks-torch-is-right-about-electric-school-buses/
Title: Face-Off: 2015 Nissan LEAF S vs. 2018 Tesla Model 3 LR
Post by: AGelbert on September 01, 2019, 02:05:44 pm
Face-Off: 2015 Nissan LEAF S vs. 2018 Tesla Model 3 LR

September 1st, 2019 by Steve Hanley

Last week, Arthur Driessen — the intrepid Tesla Model 3 explorer crisscrossing the United States in his Tesla Model 3 — brought his 2018 Model 3 LR to CleanTechnica’s sumptuous New England regional offices, otherwise known as Blueberry Pointe, my home in Rhode Island. Since picking up up his car in April, 2018, Arthur has put almost 90,000 miles on the car in his quest to visit every Supercharger location in the US.

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Tesla Model 3 Image via Tesla.com

Styling: Just over a year ago, I purchased a used Nissan LEAF S. Seeing the two cars side by side was interesting. The Model 3 is sleek and futuristic. It is about as handsome as any mass produced vehicle available. The LEAF? In comparison to the Model 3, it is a bit frumpy looking, a little dated in appearance. Put both cars in a parking lot and people will be drawn to the Tesla. Most would ignore the LEAF. Score one for the Model 3.

Ride: I had never ridden in a Model 3 until Arthur took me for a drive through the countryside. The car’s suspension is firm but comfortable. It swallows bumps and dips with ease. Nothing seems to upset its poise. The LEAF also has a well controlled ride but the Tesla is just that bit more stable and predictable. Score two for the Model 3.

Acceleration: The only street car I have ever ridden in that was as quick as the Model 3 LR was my neighbor’s Mustang Boss 302 back in the ’70s. The single-motor Model 3 LR does not have the eyeball squashing pickup of a Model S P100D with Ludicrous Mode, but it is more than adequate for 99.997% of all driving situations. Especially from a standing start, the acceleration is just stunning. It flattens out a bit as the car gathers speed, but it’s still delightful. The LEAF has good acceleration, but nothing like the Tesla. Score three for the Model 3.

Interior:
Let’s face it. The Model 3 interior is light years ahead of the LEAF’s interior. That minimalist dash with the single touchscreen makes the LEAF dash look like a steampunk-inspired throwback. The LEAF interior is fine. The Tesla interior is brilliant. Score four for the Model 3.

Audio: The sound system in the Model 3 is fantastic — clearly the best I have ever heard in any car or home environment. The three-part harmonies of Crosby, Stills, & Nash never sounded so good. The LEAF audio system is OK but nothing special. Score five for the Model 3.

Steering: The steering wheel in the Model 3 feels like a scalpel in the hands of a skilled surgeon. The car carves smooth, consistent arcs through linked S turns and imparts a sense of confidence and control that is a step up from any other vehicle I have experienced. The steering in the LEAF is good. I can strafe the apex of my favorite off-ramp at 70 mph just the way I did with my Mazda RX7. But the Model 3 is more accurate, more precise. Score six for the Model 3.

Passenger Space: This one is a bit of tossup. The Model 3 has a little more leg room front and rear, but the LEAF has a hatchback, which means bulky items fit more easily in the LEAF than in the Tesla. But the Model 3 has that awesome glass roof that further expands the sense of space for those inside. Score seven for the Model 3.

Navigation: The Model 3 has a superb navigation system that now features Google Maps. The LEAF has no navigation capability. Although, anyone with a smartphone can use the Google Maps app and mount their phone on the dashboard. But the small phone screen cannot compare with the enormous Model 3 screen for clarity and ease of use. Score eight for the Model 3.

Driving Assistance: This one is no contest. The Model 3 has the full suite of driver-assist functions — adaptive cruise control, forward emergency braking, and lane centering. It also has Tesla’s much ballyhooed Autopilot. The LEAF has none of those things. Score nine for the Model 3.

A note about Autopilot: I had never experienced Autopilot before and I was underwhelmed by it. I live in an area that has many two lane roads that occasionally widen out into passing lanes on one side or the other. The Model 3 always sought the double yellow center stripe even when driving at or below the speed limit, whereas a human driver would tend to stay to the right in the passing areas unless overtaking a slower vehicle.

For some reason, every time a passing lane occurred on the roads we were driving on, a large truck was approaching from the opposite direction. The impression was, at least for a brief moment, that the Tesla was steering directly into the path of the oncoming truck. It was very unsettling, although I grant that more familiarity with the system would probably alleviate some of my initial apprehension.

Also, the self steering around curves felt clunky. A human driver tends to anticipate a turn, turn in a bit early, hold the line through the turn, then unwind the wheel gradually upon exit. The Tesla waited too long to initiate the turn, seemed to make a number of mid-corner corrections, and waited too long to finish the turning maneuver. The Honda Clarity I test drove last year did a better job of taking turns the way a human driver would, but it was unable to cope with sharper turns at all.

I found this behavior disconcerting and not confidence inspiring. I was always hyper vigilant during turns because the system left me doubting it would follow the correct path. As a result, I was never able to relax behind the wheel and enjoy the ride. I probably would not use Autopilot nearly as much as my host did on anything but controlled access highways with nothing but gentle turns.

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Nissan LEAF Photo by the author.

Price: The Model 3 LR single motor car is not available at this time on the Tesla website. The Standard Range Plus lists for $38,990, while the Long Range version with dual motors lists for $47,990. Let’s split the difference and say a LR single motor car would cost about $43,000 if you could still order one.

I paid $10,000 for my used Nissan LEAF. It is suitable for 90% of my driving needs in terms of how far it can go on a single charge. I enjoy driving it, especially knowing I am not using a drop of gasoline along the way. Score one for the LEAF.

Years ago, Road & Track liked to do comparison tests between three or more similar cars. They put each of them through a battery of tests, totaled up the scores, and declared a winner. But then they followed up by asking each member of the team, “If it was your money, which car would you buy?” Those results often differed significantly from the official results.

Some people feel they need a 4 bedroom house with 3 bathrooms, a 3 car garage, and a “media room.” Others are content with a traditional Cape or ranch house. The rest of this analysis is strictly subjective and many of you will disagree with my conclusion.

One of the basic principles of economics is that every dollar you spend on one thing is a dollar you cannot spend on something else. We have to make choices and it is those choices that make the study of economics so interesting.

My choice is the used Nissan LEAF. It does 90% of what I need a car to do, but costs about 20% of what I would spend to drive a new Tesla. Since this category is worth 10 points, I hereby declare the 2015 LEAF the official winner! Your mileage may vary. See dealer for details. And if you would come to a different conclusion, good on you and drive happy. May the EV force be with you!

Editor’s note: As usual, I love and appreciate Steve’s honesty and his special way with words and full stories. There is no secret that we at CleanTechnica have been fans of the Tesla Model 3 and have cheerfully reported on its sales success. However, we have also routinely highlighted the amazing deals you can get on used electric vehicles. Basically, in my point of view, the two options provide the best offers for shoppers of two main types: 1) the type that wants the newest tech and best performance for a survivable price, and 2) the type that wants the best, most economical deal on a solid, good, everything-you-really-need vehicle. Steve’s analysis here expresses this pari of complementary options superbly, and I think deserves some extra thanks for somehow threading the needle on a topic that so quickly and so easily turns into one hot mess of EV fan debate. He presented both points in lucid, convincing, uncontroversial, and non-tribalistic ways. Yes, a Model 3 is a wonderful vehicle and it’s clear why it sells so well. On the other hand, yes, you can get used electric vehicles for a lot less money that could, depending on your preferences and needs, offer more value for the dollar. Both choices are great choices. Both lead to very happy owners and reduced vehicle emissions. Steve said it all better, but I thought I should emphasize the clever literary needle threading he did there. He is now permitted to return to the beach for relaxed excessive lounging and philosophizing, or whatever he does there. —Zach

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/09/01/face-off-2015-nissan-leaf-s-vs-2018-tesla-model-3-lr/
Title: Dominion Energy wants electric school buses, electric F-150 pickup coming to market
Post by: AGelbert on September 05, 2019, 05:18:35 pm
 
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Title: The VW ID.3 will not be sold in the U.S. - More Proof Trump 🦕🦖 USA is the problem 😠
Post by: AGelbert on September 10, 2019, 12:44:39 pm
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September 9th, 2019 by Zachary Shahan

Volkswagen ID.3 ✨
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on September 22, 2019, 07:41:44 pm
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Title: Leaked Sep. 23 photo shows white Model 3 on assembly line at Tesla Gigafactory 3 Shanghai, China
Post by: AGelbert on September 23, 2019, 12:56:17 pm
September 23rd, 2019 by Steve Hanley

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According to Interesting Engineering, the leaked photo was attributed to Weibo user 常岩, who is the chief auto editor of Tencent Auto. Tencent is a giant Chinese tech firm that owns approximately 5% of Tesla.

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/09/23/breaking-1st-chinese-tesla-model-3s-are-rolling-down-gigafactory-3-assembly-line/

Title: Greta ✨ Thunberg Rides a Tesla ⚡ Model 3 🌞
Post by: AGelbert on September 30, 2019, 01:30:46 pm
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Title: This Accident 👀 Helps To Show Us How Strong the Tesla Model 3 Roof IS. 🌞
Post by: AGelbert on September 30, 2019, 05:21:51 pm
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How strong is the Model 3 glass roof? Tesla owner Bernie Daigle discovered the answer to this when he tried to avoid a collision with another car that, as you can see in the video below, pulled out in front of him. He managed to avoid the collision with the car, but his Model 3 wound up being put to the ultimate test.

The video shows Daigle just driving down the street in his Model 3 when a car pulls out in front of him. He swerved to the right and crashed into a street sign. The pole fell onto the Model 3 — right onto the glass roof. 👀

https://youtu.be/3J1yeiBFVrk

One would think that not only would the beautiful roof be destroyed, but that the pole would have fallen right through to hurt the driver and two-year-old passenger. It didn’t. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132421-16902.gif&hash=deba9f0f91ecd7d65bbdeb78786bef4a98cb1a7e) A popular Tesla vlogger from Atlanta, LikeTeslaKim, posted the tweet below asking a very important question: “How strong is a Model3 roof?”

She also pointed out that Daigle and his young child walked away unharmed. Can you imagine — having something as heavy as a street sign pole crash into the roof of your car, and then walking away unharmed?

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How strong is a Model 3 roof? Fellow @Tesla driver Bernie Daigle found out today. The car protected him & his 2 year old who walked away unharmed.
Video shows how it happened!
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— LikeTesla (@LikeTeslaKim) September 29, 2019

The Tesla Model 3 has won numerous safety awards. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Model 3 a 5-star rating in 2018. Technically, the Model 3 got the highest rating in history, setting a new record previously set by the Tesla Model S. It also recently got the Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. In Australia, the ANCAP also gave the Model 3 a 5-star safety rating and a perfect score on three out of four of its individual tests.

In Spain, a traffic camera caught an accident with a Tesla Model S and another car. Both were going around 40–50 miles an hour. The driver of the Model S walked away while the other driver did not.

https://youtu.be/yBSmalvqIi4

Earlier in 2019, Iceman W uploaded a 3-minute clip of an accident between a Tesla Model 3 and Mack truck. His wife was the driver of the Model 3. She was yielding for an ambulance with its lights and sirens on when the truck rammed into her from behind. Iceman says in the video description that his wife was lucky enough to walk away without any major injuries and that the Model 3 did a really good job of protecting her as much as possible.

https://youtu.be/83VZfsYsQJQ

Also in 2019, CCTV posted a video on YouTube showing surveillance the moment that a white Tesla ran a red light and crashed into an Infiniti SUV. The people in the SUV were seriously injured and the owner of the Tesla turned himself into police on three counts of reckless driving. The Tesla was driving about 128 miles per hour two seconds before the crash and slowed down to 93 miles per hour at the time of the impact. Autopilot wasn’t engaged. This video shows that, in my opinion, one wouldn’t want to get into an accident with a Tesla. (Or get into an accident at all, actually).

The point in highlighting these accidents is to show you that Teslas are among — or are — the safest cars out there. Yes, the other parties are oftentimes injured in these serious crashes while the Tesla driver is unharmed. Accidents are a sad, yet a common occurrence. Hopefully, as Tesla continues to lead in safety as well as tech, accidents will become fewer over time. At least, that is my hope.

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/09/30/how-strong-is-the-tesla-model-3-roof-this-accident-helps-to-show-us/
Title: This will highlight the three biggest problems for other carmakers. Those are: batteries, batteries,
Post by: AGelbert on October 08, 2019, 06:25:27 pm
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European Car Leasing System Will Blow Up (as in, INCREASE) Tesla & Other EV Sales 🌞

October 8th, 2019 by Maarten Vinkhuyzen

Our recent article about the consequences of depreciation and resale value on the financial health and calculations of leasing companies begs for a European leasing sequel. In Europe, leasing is a bit different from the thing with the same name in the USA.

Leasing as a private financing instrument for automobiles is a new phenomenon, not well known by the public and very rare. When talking about leasing in Europe, it is mostly about company cars for private use by employees. The company leases the car and supplies it to the employee as a “benefit in kind.” The employee even pays extra income tax for the benefit in kind received. The type of lease used is a full operational lease. It includes the costs of repairs and maintenance, insurance, taxes, fuel, and often roadside assistance and replacement during repairs. There is no option to buy the vehicle at the end of the lease term.

In the UK, Germany, and Netherlands, way over 50% of all new cars are sold through these contracts. In many other European countries, it is about the same. In the category where Tesla, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, etc. are active, the share of leased vehicles is a lot higher than the average.

Companies with hundreds of thousands or over a million of vehicles on the road know exactly what costs can be expected of which type of car. The monthly lease payment is not just based on the MSRP price of the vehicle or even the price including the discounts the lease company pays to the carmakers, as would be the case with a financial lease. Tires, accidents, taxes, and insurance are also factored in.

In most cases, getting a car for an employee is a very simple process. The employer tells the employee the monthly price that is acceptable and the leasing company the employer is using. The employee can then go shopping for a car, visit dealer showrooms, go on test drives, salivate over the most appealing options, debate the color with partner and kids, you name it.

What is not happening at the dealerships is negotiations about the price or conditions. Also, the date of delivery is a minor issue, mostly expected a few months in the future.

What is of interest is the budget and the monthly tax burden. Often, the employee is using a list of available vehicles sorted by the tax burden, without a mention of the price. This is a completely different sales process from what is happening in the USA with sales people who have to move inventory on the lot for the best price they can negotiate.

With the glut of fully electric cars entering the market this and next year, the same dynamic for resale value will happen in Europe as is happening in the USA. Only, in Europe, it will be immediately part of the all-in total cost of ownership (TCO) base price the leasing companies use.

At the moment, the Tesla Model 3, BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes C-Class are in the same budget basket. When the leasing companies start to compute the TCO of electric leases differently from fossil fuel leases, the sales dynamic will drastically change.

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Model 3

The Model 3 will get in the same basket as the BMW 2 Series, VW Passat, Ford Mondeo, or just one or two classes lower than it is now compared to its traditional competitors. Other electric vehicles like the new VW ID.3, Peugeot e-208, and Opel Corsa-e will get the same favorable treatment. When the “Capital One experience” (or “Tesla Effect,” as Capital One calls it) gets translated into the European lease prices, the market will start shifting even faster than in the USA.

This will highlight the three biggest problems for other carmakers. Those are: batteries, batteries, and batteries.

Note that what is described here is the more luxurious leasing arrangement. More competitive arrangements work with a shortlist the employee can choose from. What will happen when the Model 3 is on the same list as the VW Golf or Honda Civic?

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/10/08/european-car-leasing-system-will-blow-up-tesla-other-ev-sales/
Title: 🌞 Miami-Dade county orders 33 40ft. Proterra Catalyst E2 electric ⚡ buses
Post by: AGelbert on October 11, 2019, 03:46:46 pm
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PROTERRA ELECTRIC ⚡ BUSES

MIAMI-DADE BUYS 33 PROTERRA ELECTRIC ⚡ BUSES, LARGEST ORDER (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-300919160019-22741031.png) ON EAST COAST (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-300919160022-2281531.png)

by Denis Gurskiy October 8, 2019

roterra, one of the leading electric bus manufacturers, has recently announced that it received an order for 33 of its 40ft. Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses from Miami-Dade county. This order of 33 electric buses makes it the largest single order for electric busses on the eastern coast of the United States.

Miami is one of the major cities that would be greatly devested with accelerated climate change causing a sea-level rise that could engulf the entire city. Shifting its public transportation towards electric buses is one way that they could do their part in helping with climate change.

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Giménez made the following statement about the purchase:

“Florida is one of the most vulnerable areas in the country to climate change, and Miami is working tirelessly to lower its greenhouse gas emissions. Deploying battery-electric buses is one of the best actions we can take to improve our environment and our community’s public health. We are looking forward to working with Proterra to deliver clean, quiet transportation to Miami-Dade.”

The purchase shows a commitment towards Miami’s plan to have at least 50 percent of the county’s buses be electric by 2035, although we do hope that they could bring that date forward as Miami is definitely a city that is at high risk when it comes to sea-level rise. According to Proterra, each battery-electric buse eliminates about 230,000 pounds of CO2 emissions annually compared to the diesel bus that it replaces.

To help with the transition, Miami-Dade will also have Proterra install up to 75 plug-in chargers that can support future expansion of the fleet. The chargers are standardized J1772-CCS plugs, meaning that almost any other vehicles can be plugged into them, so they are not limited to specifically the Catalyst E2 electric bus.

The 40 ft. Catalyst E2 electric bus packs a 440 kWh battery and has an operating range of 161-230 miles. A full charge takes anywhere from 2.7-3.2 hours according to Proterra, meaning that each bus will not be out of commission for too long. According to the AFDC, the average transportation bus travels 34,053 miles annually, coming out to about 94 miles daily, making the range of E2 adequate.

Proterra CEO Ryan Popple made the following statement:

“Miami-Dade has shown exceptional leadership in supporting transportation innovation and environmental sustainability. With their commitment to EV technology and their long-term vision to reduce fossil fuel dependence, they are helping to create the future for North American mass transit. We are proud to partner with Miami-Dade on electric vehicle and charging infrastructure.”

It is a shame that the United States is not investing in electric buses as much as the likes of Colombia, China or France. The thought of 33 electric buses being some sort of milestone when Paris ordered 800 not too long ago is weird. However, we are hoping that slowly but surely more cities will decide to invest in their public transportation with electric buses. I just hope not too slowly.

What do you think of the deal regarding these electric buses? Let us know down in the comments below.

Source: Proterra

https://evbite.com/miami-dade-purchases-33-electric-buses-proterra-largest-order-east-coast/
Title: Green Cab Ditches Hybrids In Favor Of Teslas For Its Taxi Fleet
Post by: AGelbert on October 16, 2019, 04:36:28 pm
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October 15, 2019

Green Cab Ditches Hybrids In Favor Of Teslas For Its Taxi Fleet (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)

As the name implies, Green Cab has always had a focus on environmentally responsible taxi operations, a theme that manifests itself in its current fleet of hybrid cabs. Hopping over to the company’s website, its vision for a cleaner, greener fleet permeates Green Cab’s material, with constant messaging about helping consumers reduce their carbon footprint with the company’s current fleet of hybrids.

For now, Green Cab is Madison’s only all-hybrid rideshare service and has been in operation since 2010. We will keep a close watch on the news conference to see if we can get our hands on some of the financials behind the move, as the upgrade from a ~$25,000 Prius to a $40,000 Tesla Model 3 is still quite a step up in capital expenses.

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Tesla Model 3

Charging is also a question, as Tesla’s service agreement for its vehicles prevents vehicles used for commercial service from utilizing its Supercharging network. Building something like that at a dedicated depot would be costly, but could make sense if it supports a large enough fleet. Fleet operators live and die by vehicle utilization, so having a more expensive fleet vehicle sitting idle for hours at a time to charge at a 6.6 kW level 2 charger is likely not an option if the CFO has anything to say about it.

Full details of the transition will be shared at a news conference on October 16, but for now, we know that Green Cab is partnering with Zerology to enable the switch. Zerology currently operates an on-demand vehicle rental service that puts its fleet of fully electric vehicles up for rental by the hour.

In addition to its cleantech cred, Green Cab is also looking into autonomous vehicle technology as a potential solution in the future. Jodie Schmidt, a co-owner of Green Cab Madison, told Channel 3000 that, “I think there might be a role for us with AV trials or testing because we certainly understand the needs of consumers who ride in vehicles, and we understand processes like dispatching and maintenance.”

Source: WKOW via Reddit


https://cleantechnica.com/2019/10/16/green-cab-ditches-hybrids-in-favor-of-teslas-for-its-taxi-fleet/
Title: Crazy Tesla Carjacking Attempt (Video) 😲
Post by: AGelbert on October 18, 2019, 06:12:41 pm
Agelbert NOTE: Please do not indulge in the "Blacks are crooks" Whitey bigoted stereotype mindset when watching this video. Both the crook that tried to steal this Tesla and the owner of the Tesla are African American. The fact that the car owner did not immediately panic probably prevented physical harm to one or both men. I'm pretty sure that a White dude would have engaged in some unwarranted, and stupidly dangerous, bellicosity due to knee jerk White prejudice against African Americans. Good for Ralph that, after briefly arguing with the crook without attempting violence, wisely decided to leave the car. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185039-1655102.gif&hash=1a13ffad2c8451cba6f45b04a1249447d50c3e73)


Crazy Tesla Carjacking Attempt (Video)  :o

October 18th, 2019 by Johnna Crider

This attempted Tesla car jacking could have turned out deadly, but instead, thankfully, not only was the would-be thief caught, but people can laugh at his awkward and failed attempt to steal the car.

Ralph Nader (possibly a pseudonym) was charging his Tesla at a local Supercharger. It was 6:00 in the morning and he was asleep in the back of the car when the would-be thief jumped in. Unfortunately, Ralph learned the hard way that you should always lock your doors. However, this isn’t even the weirdest part.

Sentry Mode managed to capture video of the wannabe thief walking around the car and inspecting it. As this was happening, another Tesla owner pulled up to charge — all while Ralph is sleeping. The thief is standing by Ralph’s Tesla in a somewhat awkward way. At 3 minutes and 15 seconds into the video, the thief climbs into the driver’s side of the Tesla.

The thief, upon seeing Ralph in the car, reportedly asked him how to drive it — as if Ralph was just going to tell a stranger who got into his car without his permission how to drive it. Ralph asked him, “What are you doing? This is my car!”

https://youtu.be/SJuHgaDhYIo

It gets kind of comical here, as right after Ralph leaves the car, the thief realizes that he doesn’t even know how to get out. Apparently, he’s never been in a Tesla before and doesn’t know how to open the door.

At just over 4 minutes into the video, you can see a couple walking by — probably watching the two men in the Tesla and not realizing or only somewhat realizing this is an attempted car-jacking. Closer to 5 minutes in, you can see the couple in the nearby Tesla opening their trunk, and then Ralph getting out of his car. Right after this, the thief kicks out the back window and tries to escape.

Fortunately, the Tesla owners next to Ralph called the police and Ralph also did so right after getting out, and the police managed to catch the thief even though the video shows him running away.

The moral of this story is that there are all types of people in the world and as much as we would like them all to be good and kind, many are not. This is why one should always lock their doors, even if they are parked at a Supercharger that seems safe. When we are asleep, especially, we are in our most vulnerable state. What if this thief had a gun? He could have taken Ralph hostage and harmed him — even taken his life.

There are approximately 720,000 or 770,000 carjackings a year across the United States, “a rate of 237.4 per 100,000 residents.”

The Chicago Tribune reported in 2018 that, as carjackings in Chicago continued to go up, many of the carjackers were under 18 years old — 6 out of every 10 arrests. Qianna Carr shared her story with The Chicago Tribune. She was sitting in her car when a 16-year-old boy knocked on her window. He also pointed a gun at her and demanded that she get out of the car.

“Everything scares me,” she told the Tribune. “I was in the parking lot of a grocery store and really just reaching over to grab my purse and a guy was trying … to get in his car next to mine, and my heart just about stopped beating.”

Also in 2018, in Thomasville, Georgia, a woman wasn’t so lucky to survive her car jacking. She tried to fight back and the car jacker killed her. Her son tried to save her but couldn’t.

Ralph’s story is a reminder to all of us that we should always be aware of our surroundings. His situation was preventable and I am sure that he has learned this lesson, but sometimes it is better to learn from the experience of others. Also, a word of advice for thieves: you’re on camera, so stop committing crimes. You will eventually get caught, especially if there is a Tesla nearby. Cameras are everywhere nowadays, with countless added each hour. Just stop it.
 
Tags: Car Theft, Tesla, Tesla safety, Tesla Sentry Mode, Tesla software, Tesla thefts


About the Author
Johnna Crider Johnna Crider is a Baton Rouge artist, gem and mineral collector, and Tesla shareholder who believes in Elon Musk and Tesla. Elon Musk advised her in 2018 to “Believe in Good.” Tesla is one of many good things to believe in. You can find Johnna on Twitter


https://cleantechnica.com/2019/10/18/crazy-tesla-car-jacking-attempt-video/
Title: Airbus ⚡🐦 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Flies 🦅
Post by: AGelbert on October 26, 2019, 02:52:30 pm
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October 25th, 2019 by Nicolas Zart

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Airbus ⚡ electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) development might not be as fast-paced as startups’ development, but it is making progress nonetheless. Here’s what’s new with the Airbus Vahana eVTOL.

🐦Vahana Takes Off 🦅 With More Details

The Airbus Vahana eVTOL demonstrator just completed the 100th test flight of its Alpha One full-size aircraft. This comes on the heels of an interesting Airbus video from AIN in which Eduardo Dominquez-Puerto, Airbus Head of Urban Air Mobility, talked about how the company is well placed to take full advantage of the eVTOL urban air mobility (UAM) race. The team shared with us some more information on its progress.

https://youtu.be/3i0ihNusVJQ

The ⚡ Vahana flew 12 “build-up” flights — intermediate speed demonstrations — that show the stability and performance in hover and cruise modes with speeds of up to 100 kts (~115 mph, 185 km/h). What we’ve learned of particular interest is that the batteries can be swapped in fewer than 10 minutes. 👍😎 Two 300 lb lithium-ion battery packs slide in and out of the aircraft, much the same way an ⚡ EV battery swap station operates, as you can see from the official picture below.

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Full article: (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/10/25/the-airbus-vahana-flies/) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818184310-1635923.gif&hash=5e2530db4748ed6c7163e1d478fdfa3cd1108668)

Title: new MINI Cooper SE battery electric: making premium electric mobility more accessible to a broader r
Post by: AGelbert on October 28, 2019, 01:45:07 pm
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October 28th, 2019 by Steve Hanley

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MINI Cooper ⚡ SE (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-300919160022-2281531.png)

MINI Cooper SE Electric Car Prices For US Market Announced — Under $20,000 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311017193926.png&hash=135a7bcd2093b679e425bbd2086adb8ddfd2e7b5) In California & Colorado With Incentives (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/10/28/mini-cooper-se-electric-car-prices-for-us-market-announced/)

Title: Chinese ✨ Tesla Gigafactory has ~7,000 Battery Packs In Stock For Chinese Model 3 Production
Post by: AGelbert on November 03, 2019, 11:31:48 am
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Tesla Gigafactory 3 Has ~7,000 Battery Packs In Stock For Chinese Model 3 Production, Will Use LG Chem Cells In 2020 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-300919160019-22741031.png)

November 3rd, 2019 by Chanan Bos

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Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory Model 3 Paint Shop

Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 was built in a hurry because both China and Tesla had a lot to prove to the world, and if anyone was betting against Elon, they lost and joined a very long list of people who doubted Musk and were proven wrong.

Building the factory so quickly had some consequences, though. Some components can have lead times as long as a year, especially when you order in bulk. One of the components that Tesla knew would not make it on time: locally produced batteries. To be specific, LG Chem’s 2170 batteries, somewhat similar to the chemical formula Tesla developed in tandem with Panasonic, could not be produced quickly enough. So, some time before August, Tesla found a shortcut: make the car production plant first, produce cars using packs shipped from Gigafactory 1 Nevada in 2019, and start using LG Chem’s batteries as soon as you can in 2020 (that being sometime in Q1 or early Q2). As Elon confirmed in the Q3 investor call, the second Gigafactory 3 (GF3) building is going to be used to make battery packs.

Now how do we know all of this? Well, we have a source with a proven track record. Among other things, thanks to this source, we reported on project Raven 2 days before Tesla went public with it and reported that the Model Y timeline had been moved up by a few quarters a week before Tesla announced it in their Q3 shareholder report.

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Tesla Gigafactory 3 Supply & Ramp Up[/i]

Tesla Gigafactory 1 has been supplying battery packs to Gigafactory 3 since the beginning of August. The company has been sending between 400 and 750 battery packs per week depending on what was needed in the Fremont factory at the time. The final shipment for 2019 was sent 2 weeks ago. So, basically 2019 GF3 battery packs were shipped over a period of 12 weeks.

After some fairly simple math, you get a range of 4,800 to 9,000 battery packs that GF3 has in stock at the moment. The median number would be close to ~7,000 battery packs. Technically speaking, that is the maximum number of Model 3s that Gigafactory 3 could theoretically build in the 7 weeks till the end of the year.


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Our source has also revealed that GF3 has a very interesting priority, and that is build quality. Even if GF3 doesn’t produce a lot, every Model 3 made needs to come at the same quality level as the ones made in Fremont, or of even higher quality. Due to this, our source believes that Tesla is unlikely to produce more than 3,000 cars in 2019 (but that is no guarantee on production volume).

When you look at the Model 3 production ramp up at Fremont, it was painstakingly slow. It was for all intents and purposes “production hell,” as Elon described it oh so colorfully. Tesla GF3 doesn’t have much more to prove in 2019, so a focus on quality is indeed very possible and commendable.

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While I personally hope Tesla will be able to produce more than 3,000 cars, we at least know that they can’t produce more than ~7,000, since that is how many battery packs they have in stock for 2019.

LG Chem’s 2170 Cells

Let’s get back to LG Chem and its batteries for Tesla. These will be basically the same type of 2170 cells that Panasonic produces. LG Chem will do its best to “mimic” the batteries made by Panasonic. The word “mimic” is key here since LG Chem has different manufacturing equipment and techniques than Panasonic, and the cells will clearly be not be identical. Additionally, Tesla determined that the cells made by LG Chem have a slightly lower capacity. For the Model 3 Standard Range, that is not an issue since, as Elon has said before, they can always cram some extra battery cells into the pack to make up the difference. This, however, is not an option for the Model 3 Long Range (LR). Contrary to what Elon has said, our source indicates GF3 will indeed make LR vehicles — it’s just not clear yet when. There are two possible options here: either Tesla is hoping LG Chem will be able to match Panasonic’s capacity at some point, or they will release a LR version of the Model 3 that for all intents and purposes is a Model 3 LR but with a slightly lower range than the Model 3s made in Fremont. Or Tesla might have another “outside-the-boxbattery solution.” In any case, with sufficient demand, it would make more sense to produce LR and Performance versions locally on each continent. However, when supply and production are constrained, that doesn’t make sense for GF3 right now.

All of this information was first released on our CleanTechnica TV YouTube channel some days ago, as well as some other interesting information not included in this article. To make sure you stay up to date with our YouTube channel, make sure to subscribe and click the bell icon to be notified when we release a new video! To see more, here is the video in question: (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-250718210628.gif&hash=a297e44320f13fa5f3eae64809a46139f5e2395a)

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Tags: 2170 batteries, 2170 battery cell, China, CleanTechnica TV, Elon Musk, LG Chem, LG Chem Tesla, Tesla batteries, Tesla China, Tesla Gigafactories, Tesla Gigafactory 3, Tesla Gigafactory 3 batteries, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model 3 batteries, Tesla Model 3 China, Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Tesla Model 3 Standard Range, Tesla Model Y

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Chanan Bos Chanan  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) grew up in a multicultural, multi-lingual environment that often gives him a unique perspective on a variety of topics. He is always in thought about big picture topics like AI, quantum physics, philosophy, Universal Basic Income, climate change, sci-fi concepts like the singularity, misinformation, and the list goes on. Currently, he is studying creative media & technology but already has diplomas in environmental sciences as well as business & management. His goal is to discourage linear thinking, bias, and confirmation bias whilst encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and helping people understand exponential progress. Chanan is very worried about his future and the future of humanity. That is why he has a tremendous admiration for Elon Musk and his companies, foremost because of their missions, philosophy, and intent to help humanity and its future. He sees Tesla as one of the few companies that can help us save ourselves from climate change.
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Title: 15 Made-in-China Tesla ⚡ Model 3s
Post by: AGelbert on November 03, 2019, 05:33:50 pm
Tesla Gigafactory 3 Drone Video Spots 15 Made-in-China Tesla Model 3s

November 3rd, 2019 by Guest Contributor

https://youtu.be/1npYoIpd-Es

Another extended video of the Gigafactory 3 from last week shows the enormous progress made since the place was only mud and water, when Elon Musk and other Chinese dignitaries attended the groundbreaking ceremony earlier this year.

https://youtu.be/g2xgP_nAH5s

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https://cleantechnica.com/2019/11/03/tesla-gigafactory-3-drone-video-spots-15-made-in-china-tesla-model-3s/
Title: Production start of the⚡ ID.3 ushers in a new era for Volkswagen — one comparable to the first Beetl
Post by: AGelbert on November 03, 2019, 07:01:10 pm
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Volkswagen Will Begin Series Production Of Its ID.3 ⚡ Electric Car On Monday (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163125-16762116.gif&hash=dcf93619f3c0ebb651977b3dae2d1398f7705823)

November 3rd, 2019 by Steve Hanley


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I flew into Germany at dawn today on my way to Zwickau, where Volkswagen has converted a factory that used to make  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154) almost 300,000 gasoline- and diesel-powered cars per year, most of them part of its Golf family of vehicles. In 2018, production at the Zwickau factory was phased out so crews could begin transforming it into a production facility devoted exclusively to making 100% battery ⚡ electric cars. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818180844.png&hash=d74cfbba22967e53f7eb6202dffdd50b3e520fe2)


Tomorrow, November 4, German chancellor Angela Merkel and a host of dignitaries will be on hand in Zwickau to witness the start of series production of the ⚡ ID.3, Volkswagen’s first electric car built on the all new MEB platform. By 2021, the Zwickau factory will be turning out 6 different models for three different Volkswagen Group brands for a total of 330,000 ⚡ electric vehicles a year.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-010519192318-2207382.gif&hash=18dfe7eda21bed3d071733a5f8386f3f2bede995)

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Fully Charged drove a pre-production example of the ⚡ ID. 3 and was pretty much blown away by how good the car is. Check it out.

https://youtu.be/q2Tqw9LX3QE
Title: Our Volkswagen ⚡ ID.3 Factory Tour Photo Album
Post by: AGelbert on November 06, 2019, 05:05:52 pm
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Our Volkswagen ⚡ ID.3 Factory Tour Photo Album
November 6th, 2019 by Steve Hanley

At the Volkswagen ID.3 Start of Production ceremony this week, journalists from around the world were treated to a tour of portions of the assembly line to see for themselves how the highly automated factory functions. The heart of the operation is what the company calls its MEB platform, which is a toolkit for building a variety of electric cars using a standard architecture. Here’s why that is important.

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Going back a few years, Tesla wanted to leverage its success with the Model S by making an SUV variant. Originally the idea was to use the Model S chassis, but as things went further and further along, the two cars became quite dissimilar. In the final version, about 70% of the parts for the Model X were unique to that vehicle. As good as the Model X is, Tesla lost an opportunity to maximize production efficiency, which is a key component of being profitable.

That is not a knock on Tesla. It was just beginning life and learning by making mistakes and fixing them. Today, the Model Y SUV is in the pipeline and it will share many more parts with the Model 3 that it is based on. Volkswagen has been building cars for many decades and it has learned a thing or two about making the process as efficient as possible.

If the charging port for every Volkswagen electric car is in the same place, that means no changes have to be made on the factory floor to switch from one model to another. That saves times by eliminating the retraining of workers and reprogramming of robots,. The result is  lower production costs and higher profits.

Some of the other factors the cars will have in common  include standardizing the attachment points for the suspension, motor(s), battery pack, battery management system, and seats. Even standardizing where the air conditioning compressor and ducts are for the climate control system is important when building millions of cars.

Below are photos taken during the tour. All were taken by the author and may be shared or republished with proper attribution. Shall we begin? In the first photo,  you see the jig that all the components are mounted to before the skateboard — battery, suspension, drivetrain, and wiring — are married to the body of the car. The tall black uprights with pointy ends fit into spaces in the body to align everything perfectly so it all  goes together accurately.

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The first component that gets loaded onto the jig is the battery.

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Then the drivetrain and rear suspension are added, followed by the front suspension together with the steering and air conditioning systems.

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Meanwhile, the body is arriving from the stamping facility and paint shop.

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Today, workers add the headliner through the front windshield opening. This used to take 5 workers when this assembly line built Golf vehicles. Today that is down to 3 workers and the process will be fully automated in the near future.

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Next, the body and the skateboard are joined in what the company calls a wedding. First the skateboard is moved into place beneath the body, then raised into position. 24 automatic ratchets insert and tighten the bolts that hold the two pieces together. In the first edition cars, the heads up display is included in the skateboard at this point.

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Next the chassis proceeds down the line where seats and doors are installed. Components like front windshields and front suspension components are stockpiled where needed along the production line.

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/11/Doors-768x422.jpg)

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The whole process moves along quite slowly at the present time while everyone learns how the new factory works. The noise level inside the factory is no more than one might expect in a public park. Break rooms and dining facilities are scattered throughout the factory and everyone — workers and management — share these facilities so they can learn from each other as the process of ramping up production continues. Thomas Ulbrich, who is in charge of coordinating all aspects of Volkswagen’s transition to electric cars, has been known to sleep at the factory and jump in to twist wrenches when necessary to get a better understanding of what problems arise on the line and how to solve them.

By this time next year, this production facility that used to build conventional cars will be turning out 800 electric vehicles a day. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818180835-1626482.gif&hash=068d5ba96cc9a0d9b824d58bf6e532eeee05b706)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185039-1655102.gif&hash=1a13ffad2c8451cba6f45b04a1249447d50c3e73) There will be four lines just like the one shown in the photos in operation. In another part of the factory complex, a second assembly area for conventional cars will be shut down and reconfigured to build EVs, making Zwichau the largest electric car manufacturing facility in Europe .  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132400-1685431.gif&hash=770de9d7a4fd6b31ea7d9b45e544cc00777d8029)   

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Title: Hoversurf - ⚡ 👍 Quadcopter costs $150,000 👀 😟
Post by: AGelbert on November 07, 2019, 05:06:16 pm
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CES 2019 - Hoversurf - Quadcopter 

Scorpion is a single-seat, altitude limited quadcopter hoverbike which started as a “crowdfunding” project.

Here's an interesting video showing lots of flying platforms (some of them are not electric 👎). The last one with some dude in a hammock being hovered around is hilarious! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163125-1670892.gif&hash=52c8fc02a27607fa721313b1d28946b6bf1fe4e7)

   
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Title: TSLA has surpassed Daimler for the #3 spot on the list of most valuable automakers in the world.
Post by: AGelbert on November 13, 2019, 11:21:12 pm
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Title: first ⚡ cars are rolling off the line in Shanghai just 10 months after construction of the new facto
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November 15th, 2019 by Steve Hanley

Watch This Video Of The 1st Tesla Model 3 From Gigafactory 3 In Shanghai 🧐

https://youtu.be/nrrY8zaqs8o

read more:
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Title: All the "it's ugly" comments actually surprised me.
Post by: AGelbert on November 25, 2019, 02:40:43 pm
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November 24th, 2019 by Kurt Lowder

Why is the Tesla Cybertruck a giant triangle? The list of potential answers below is randomly ordered, not in order of importance. Some of the reasons are more speculative than others and may be incorrect or coincidental/unintended:

1.) The Tesla Cybertruck is shaped like a triangle so it can win a race backward. Yes, that is mostly a joke, but it certainly is a conceivable feat. Imagine a fan-made video or commercial where the Cybertruck beats another vehicle backwards! Not sure if the powertrain design will allow for this, but the aerodynamics should.

2.) While Cybertruck’s design is a shocking departure from a conventional pickup, in general, symmetry is naturally viewed as more beautiful. There may be many benefits to having a more symmetrical design. I expect the symmetry of the Cybertruck to grow on people. Of course, the Cybertruck is not perfectly symmetrical, but it is more symmetrical than a conventional pickup truck.

3.) The triangular design improves the center of mass, creating a more balanced vehicle. It’s going to be very rare for this vehicle to flip.

4.) Safety. The triangular design allows the passengers to be centered closer to the midpoint of the car. Doing so further protects passengers from both forward and rear collisions.

5.) The more symmetrical design may increase the ease of manufacturing.

6.) My next speculation may be a bit absurd, but I think its rationale is based on first principles and economics.  I think it is likely the Cybertruck platform could be altered to build shuttles for use in The Boring Company tunnels. Or, at least, lessons learned from the Cybertruck could apply towards building the future shuttles. The two vehicles may share many parts. To date, all The Boring Company projects are loops comprised of two tunnels; one for each direction. However, a project does not have to have two tunnels; it can have only one.

Imagine a single tunnel where a platoon of Cybertrucks (or shuttles) just goes back and forth from point A to point B like the video game pong. In this configuration, there is no need to ever turn the shuttles around. This is how many metro trains operate. This type of tunnel project would be quite short, so that departure times still occur frequently. I could imagine such a tunnel connecting an airport to a train station, or a stadium to an event center. Pardon the poor Microsoft Paint diagram, which illustrates this single tunnel concept:

7.) The Cybertruck is shaped like a triangle to be different and really garner attention. The Cybertruck is no doubt polarizing. So far, most people love it or hate it! But that constant debate brings attention and certainly just seeing the Cybertruck makes it immediately recognizable.

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Allow me to bring up an illustrative but imperfect analogy: Kim Kardashian. Kim is certainly a polarizing person, but so much of her business is based upon the constant polarizing attention she gets. Whether people love her or love judging and condemning her, they are clicking on articles about her. The constant clicks give her an audience to generate income from. This example is repeated over and over again in commerce and media. Howard Stern has made a fortune by being polarizing. He stood out among DJs because he was so shocking. The Cybertruck has shock value in spades.

8.) It is all about the cold rolled steel! The exterior steel alloy of the Cybertruck is extremely hard and durable. As such, it may be easier to manufacture if the design is comprised of flat surfaces and abrupt angles. The harder material could require much more effort (expense) if fabricated to create a more curved design.

So, it’s really the material that may be dictating the shape. Tesla’s other vehicles have had smoother, more aerodynamic curves, which are allowed via a much softer metal alloy. The triangular Cybertruck is aerodynamic enough. Tesla has created a balance between being aerodynamic enough but also using a material that may economically demand a more linear design with abrupt angles.

9.) Tesla is finally considering putting solar panels on a vehicle. This triangular design creates a flat, sloped surface to which solar cells can be attached. Initially, it appears the solar will just be on the back of the Cybertruck. Could solar be embedded in the glass? Maybe. Initially, the goal is to get 15 miles of range from solar per day. The aspirational goal is 30 miles.

For the most part, solar on a vehicle is considered a gimmick and uneconomical. The argument is: “Just put solar on your roof or carport to charge your vehicle; it will be cheaper.” However, having a vehicle generate its own power is very compelling to a number of individuals. I love the idea of a road trip where I go only as far as my solar panels can take me.

Every day, I could go 10–20 miles to a new camp spot and still have power. Or every three days I could for 30-60 miles to a new camp spot. Or, I could drive 200 miles into the remote wilderness, camp a week, and have enough power to drive back without needing a Supercharge. To some, it’s a gimmick. To others like me, it is a challenge. It will feel like traveling the Oregon trail. I can only go as far as my oxen (solar panels) will take me.

Over time, solar cell efficiency will improve and allow more daily range produced from solar.

10.) This comment comes courtesy of commentator JerryRCD. It has a triangular design because it can. The Cybertuck’s design is formed around a flat EV skateboard architecture which contains small but incredibly powerful electric motor(s). The shape of a conventional truck is designed around a massive internal combustion engine and the pickup bed. No need to stick with the old design that was created around an obsolete internal combustion engine. The conventional pickup truck design is not optimized for the EV skateboard architecture.

11.) It looks like a stealth bomber!

12, 13, …) Comment section. Let us know what you think. Also, feel free to abbreviate the reasons above and rearrange them in order of importance.

I actually think #8, if correct, might be the #1 reason. I am not certain about #8, though; it was an idea proposed in this great HyperChange video:

https://youtu.be/wmNI6vhSvM8

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/11/24/why-is-the-tesla-cybertruck-a-giant-triangle/

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1) It's the most aerodynamic shape they can make with their material choice and manufacturing process. Better aero means less batteries means lower cost to reach a specific range.

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As soon as I saw the Tesla EV ⚡ Pickup, I thought of the Delorean (see: Back to the Future movies), but aerodynamically cleaned up 💫👍.

Delorean
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Tesla EV ⚡ Pickup
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All the "it's ugly" comments actually surprised me.

After pondering that for a while, I could only conclude that vehicle manufacturer advertising legerdemain over the last century has thoroughly distorted car buyer concepts of what constitutes a "pleasing appearance". 😟

All the "trim" stuff that auto makers have been hanging on their buggies since horses started to drag them around have been nothing but social climbing status symbols.

When Madison Avenue got into the ACT (See: there's a sucker born every minute), hood "ornaments" of horses, rockets, Native Americans (and so on), along with chrome strips here and there created envy based brands (for extra 😈 manufacturer profits), which actually just added weight and drag to the vehicles. 👎

Creating style envy based on hyping class privilege symbols is socially devisive AND destructive. 👎

Yes, Tesla has a BRAND. Yes, that brand lamentally does produce envy. BUT, it is based on non-polluting clean energy and efficiency, not hype. Spurring people to get a non-polluting clean energy powered vehicle (i.e. an ⚡ EV) is a socially beneficial motivation. 👍


(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-040718162655-1422241.gif&hash=c395eada6e18bf2d9b9c2c7079a45ee8fb2f2c34) Your vehicle is NOT YOU! Stop believing the hype! Your vehicle is what you need to get you from one place to the other, not your 'royal carriage' used to make your neighbors jealous.

The Tesla EV truck is all about getting the hauling stuff job (on road or off) done with LESS energy. THAT is all people of good will should care about.

Vehicles with mean looking grills in the front are a drag inducing feature of all internal combustion vehicles that have NO PLACE in EV design. Musk gets that. So should you.

To give you an idea how important it is to have a vehicle, whether it be a flying machine or a Telsa EV, as free from parasite drag (a specific category of aerodynamic drag that convoluted bumper grills, and anything else sticking out, cause) as possible, I'll give you a vivid example of how a small part can cause a huge loss of efficiency.

A long time ago I flew Piper Navajo Aircraft for an air taxi.

Navajo (Pa-31) pictured below:
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Sometimes I had to keep the speed high on approach to please the tower controller. That would put me in a bit of a fix because I had to slow down quickly just before landing so I wouldn't use a lot of runway in the roll out. At about 160 mph (throttles all the way back and descending) I couldn't lower the gear or flaps (which massively increases drag) because of the high approach speed (I needed to to get below about 150 mph for gear and 130 mph for first flap setting). I would adjust the props "forward" (flat pitch increased the drag). That would slow me but not quick enough.

Since the descent kept my speed up until I was over the runway threshold, I would be left with the embarrassing position of floating over the runway until I could lower the gear and apply full flaps. All that would result in a really long landing roll.

Well, I would avoid all that by activating a tiny part under the cowling of the twin Lycoming 350 hp engines. This part is about 12 inches long and 5 inches wide. It is called a cowl flap. The purpose is to cool the engine during a high power setting slow approach. BUT, I discovered that opening the cowl flaps at around 160 mph (unlike the gear and flaps there is no limit to the speed you could be at to open them) would instantly drop you 10 mph! I could then lower the gear, which would drop me into the flap arc so I could apply full plaps and land quickly.

Picture of Navajo with right engine cowl flap open:
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The cowl flaps only extended about 6 inches into the slipstream. This tiny robust part, in comparison to the overall aircraft size, caused so much parasite drag that the aircraft slowed quickly.

Musk knows what he is doing. By the way, the ability of the Tesla EV Pickup to seal the back is a HUGE drag reducing feature 👍, not just a way to keep the rain or a thief from getting to your load.

https://youtu.be/RMJuw_bqaaI

The Tesla EV Pickup is, even more than the other already well designed Tesla vehicles, common sense in vehicle design borrowed from aircraft manufacture and design, NOT Madison Avenue hype. That alone will make it an even greater success than its efficiency guarantees. It's time to let go of the Madison Avenue promoted class privilege hyping, envy producing, socially destructive, vehicle design symbols bling. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418202709.png&hash=7503265ec59e4c28d735afb762bc39f4674bd838)

"Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord. Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right." -- Proverbs 20:10-11
Title: "The sale of gas-powered cars in the U.S. likely peaked in 2016" 🧐
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Title: "Ford hopes to compete with Tesla’s Model Y — both will have a range of 300 miles, ...
Post by: AGelbert on December 05, 2019, 12:00:30 pm
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Title: EV Boom ✨ — Roger & Zach Chat Lithium, EV Forecasts, Ford Mustang Mach-E
Post by: AGelbert on December 09, 2019, 03:39:59 pm
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EV Boom ✨ — Roger & Zach Chat Lithium, EV Forecasts, Ford Mustang Mach-E

December 9th, 2019 by Winter Wilson

In our first ever episode of a new “EV Boom” podcast interview series, Zach Shahan sits down with Roger Atkins, founder of Electric Vehicles Outlook Ltd and self-described “jack of all trades, master of none,” to discuss Roger’s insights into lithium-ion batteries and the electric vehicle industry. You can listen to the full conversation in the embedded player below. Below that embedded SoundCloud player is a brief summary of the topics covered, but tune into the podcast to follow the full discussion.

🔊 Podcast (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/12/09/ev-boom-roger-zach-chat-lithium-ev-forecasts-ford-mustang-mach-e/)

s Roger explained early in the podcast, “necessity is the mother of invention.” Have an issue that needs to be resolved? Creative people will come up with a solution. That is why electric vehicles have become a primary focus in the wake of increasing global challenges with city congestion and pollution, Roger said.

But while electric vehicles have proven to be promising solutions to these clear and immediate challenges, Roger worries about the lithium mining supply chain. He believes that due to a limited supply of automotive-grade lithium, the most electric vehicle share possible by 2025 would be only 7% of the global automotive market. This is what Roger picked up recently at a Benchmark Materials conference from a top lithium expert (“Lithium Joe,” who is reportedly the world’s leading authority on lithium supply), and it goes against Roger’s previous viewpoint on the topic. Even though there is currently an overflow in lithium, Roger explains that the future will prove difficult. It is not about whether or not we have lithium, he said — it is about whether that lithium is high enough quality for safe batteries.

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Keeping in mind the challenge of lithium-ion batteries, Zach and Roger move on to discuss current industry players who are making big steps into the electric vehicle sector. They talk briefly about Ford’s investment in Rivian and Ford’s efforts to jump into the electric vehicle world through the Ford Electric Mach-E. But the foray into electric vehicles is no easy feat for established automotive companies. There is a huge challenge to profitability, Roger explains, as sunk costs and investment for research and development to transition into electric vehicles can combine to be crippling to a company. He believes, however, that working together with new electric vehicle companies, as Ford has done with Rivian, can give more established industry players a leg up.

Zach and Roger discuss how current politics and social media influence have driven the demand for climate action and, consequently, electric vehicle production.

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Roger Atkins

But Roger believes that looking beyond battery supply to other ways to maximize battery capacity is important. One critical piece of this dialogue, he said, is shifting from a linear economy to a circular one. He explains that the narrative should focus on maximizing efficiency and utilization. Roger proposes an increased use of carsharing, multimodal transportation development, and improvement of public transportation. Zach and Roger also briefly touch on automatic wireless charging in place of cable charging.

Roger expresses his desire to see strong leaders leverage the momentum behind the transition into electric vehicles to push exponential development of more efficient and sustainable transportation. His advice? “You better get on with it, because before too long you’ll be left with the people you won’t really want to dance with!”

To hear more on these topics, as well as hear Roger’s advice for how to be an innovative leader, listen to the show! 🌞

🔊 Podcast (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/12/09/ev-boom-roger-zach-chat-lithium-ev-forecasts-ford-mustang-mach-e/)

About the Author: Winter Wilson is a Cutler Scholar and undergraduate student double majoring in Environmental Studies and Journalism at Ohio University's Honors Tutorial College, with a minor in French. Her academic interests include environmental communication, technology and social innovation, especially as they relate to international climate change mitigation and adaptation. Though Winter attends school in her hometown of Athens, Ohio, she takes advantage of her breaks to explore the world beyond. She spent her most recent break undertaking self-driven research on climate change and environmental justice in Southeast Asia. This year, she will be completing her dual thesis and supplementary documentary series on climate change communication. Winter is excited to contribute to and work with the team at CleanTechnica as a Summer Editorial Intern.

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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on December 11, 2019, 06:24:30 pm
December 10, 2019

World's First All-Electric Commercial Aircraft Takes Flight 👍 (https://cheddar.com/media/worlds-first-all-electric-commercial-aircraft-takes-flight)
Title: Dutch Electric Vehicle Sales Explosion — Market Will NOT Return To Normal
Post by: AGelbert on December 16, 2019, 12:02:23 pm
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December 16th, 2019 by Maarten Vinkhuyzen

SNIPPET:

In a previous article, I did look at BEV model popularity relative to each other. Now, the focus is on the competition between the ⚡BEV market and the 🦕FFV market. New BEVs and “Golden Oldies” (older BEV models) with more range changed this competition drastically. The competition with 🦕gas guzzlers no longer started at €85,000. Now, there were serious alternatives starting at €35,000, some of which were hatchbacks, others SUVs or CUVs.

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Dutch Electric ⚡ Vehicle Sales Explosion — Market Will NOT Return To Normal  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154) (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/12/16/dutch-electric-vehicle-sales-explosion-market-will-not-return-to-normal/)

Title: The ⚡ AppScooter Is The Tesla of Scooters — CleanTechnica Exclusive
Post by: AGelbert on December 16, 2019, 12:32:23 pm
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December 15, 2019

SNIPPET:


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⚡ Appscooter Images courtesy: Etergo

The AppScooter will be available with 3 motor configurations: 2 kW, 4 kW, and 7 kW motors. The 2 kW motor allows the AppScooter to reach speeds of up to 50 km/h / 31 mph, the 4 kW motor has a maximum speed of 70 km/h / 43.5 mph, and the 7 kW motor variant can reach 95 km/h / 59 mph. That’s basically already highway speeds.

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⚡ Appscooter Images courtesy: Etergo

The most basic variant costs 3,399 euros ($3,800) and only includes one battery with extra battery modules sold separately. The medium motor package comes with two batteries and is the most popular option at 4,297 euros ($4,805) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3). The top-tier configuration comes with the peppy 7 kW motor and 3 batteries but will set buyers back 5,246 euros ($5,866). Now, I originally was wondering whether it might have just been one type of motor that was limited by software, but turns out there really are 3 different motors.

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The ⚡ AppScooter Is The Tesla of Scooters — CleanTechnica Exclusive (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/12/15/the-appscooter-is-the-tesla-of-scooters-cleantechnica-exclusive/)



Title: Tesla 🌞 shares vying for Record Close on Friday, looking a lot like a Rout for 🦖 Short Sellers
Post by: AGelbert on December 20, 2019, 03:57:42 pm
(https://finviz.com/chart.ashx?t=TSLA&ty=c&ta=1&p=d&s=l)

By Claudia Assis

Published: Dec 20, 2019 2:02 p.m. ET

Tesla’s 🌞 stock rally costing 🦕🐍🦖 shorts $1.6 billion (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-190419235756.png&hash=ddd7a71acf6ff0420a63e797c27fdcad27734e3e)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154) (https://www.marketwatch.com/story/teslas-stock-rally-is-costing-shorts-16-billion-2019-12-20?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)

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Title: For some months, the Indian Government has been implementing a policy to support electric mobility,
Post by: AGelbert on December 28, 2019, 12:55:24 pm
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Ape E-city with battery-swap technology for the Indian market

December 27th, 2019 by Jo Borrás  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818184310-1635923.gif&hash=5e2530db4748ed6c7163e1d478fdfa3cd1108668)

Piaggio Launches ⚡ Electric Ape With Battery Swap Tech 🌞 (https://cleantechnica.com/2019/12/27/piaggio-launches-electric-ape-w-battery-swap-tech/)

Agelbert NOTE: All these electric three wheelers like Electric Ape are basically electric tuk-tuks. The Electric ape will be made for India but in the USA you can buy a similar looking vehicle called an eTuk (see pictures below). They are based in Colorado and market them for tourist mobility and small business roadside vendors:

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⚡ eTuk USA Models
May 9, 2017

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eTuk USA

The first street-legal, electric tuk tuk in the US has become quite the staple in several markets. Which model will bring your business idea to life?

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Altough they do not offer an all weather version, you can see below with this Chinese all weather tuk-tuk version that it is easily doable: (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

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Title: The idea of parachutes for electric urban air mobility (UAM) is a double-edged sword in aviation
Post by: AGelbert on January 05, 2020, 04:14:13 pm
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George Galloway-ASR Engr. DIrector w_Soteria Canister. Photo courtesy ASR

ASR Says It Has A Parachute For Every eVTOL Aircraft (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-300919160019-22712315.png) (https://cleantechnica.com/2020/01/04/asr-says-it-has-a-parachute-for-every-evtol-aircraft/)
Title: It’s hard to think outside of that box, and harder predict the market 3 or 5 or 7 years from now.
Post by: AGelbert on January 06, 2020, 04:54:14 pm
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January 6th, 2020 by Zachary Shahan

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Title: How Electric ⚡ Vehicles Are 🎋 Better For Cities 🌞
Post by: AGelbert on January 23, 2020, 12:19:49 pm
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How Electric ⚡ Vehicles Are 🎋 Better For Cities 🌞

January 22nd, 2020 by Jake Richardson

There’s a peculiar bit of 😈 anti-EV misinformation floating online made by 🦖 some (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-080419191019.png&hash=a449294ee6fe2dfdea44c1c501f4439b9ac69c26)
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that electric vehicles are no better for the environment because they use electricity made from 🦖 fossil fuels. Most of the electric vehicles in the US are located in California, where the energy mix includes solar power, wind power, hydroelectric, and geothermal. These forms of electricity are all clean and renewable.

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Tesla ⚡ Model 3 Image credit: Kyle Field | Cleantechnica

🦕 Natural gas is used to generate electricity too, but California is headed toward 100% clean energy. The goal there is to be 100% carbon-neutral by 2045. If it is achieved, then electric vehicles in California will be running on clean electricity and producing zero emissions.

Imagine for a moment visiting Los Angeles and experiencing no air pollution from any vehicles. An air-pollution free Los Angeles might sound like a fantasy, but it could become a reality in just 25 years. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-221017161839.png&hash=7d34712243960aa20883775dad728bc2115ed6fe)

What is air pollution like in Los Angeles now with a huge number of gas-powered vehicles operating on freeways, highways, and streets? It’s very unhealthy. “Those living in areas with higher outdoor pollution, according to the study — which encompassed six major metropolitan areas including New York and Los Angeles — built up coronary-artery calcium at an accelerated rate of 20 percent. Such calcium buildup, a marker for coronary atherosclerosis, can lead to higher risk of heart attack and stroke.”

Heart attacks and strokes…it’s funny how the anti-EV folks don’t mention gas-powered vehicles are generating air pollution every day that damages our health.

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The deleterious effects of air pollution don’t stop at heart attack and stroke risk though. There are many more. “About 141 million Americans live with unhealthful levels of air pollution, the report says, placing them at risk for premature death, lung cancer, asthma attacks, cardiovascular damage and developmental and reproductive harm.”

Even for the electric vehicles in states outside of California, some are running on clean electricity like in Oregon and the state of Washington where most electricity comes from hydropower and other renewables.

For cities and towns in the states that use a lot of coal like Wyoming, Montana, Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia, there aren’t very many electric vehicles. The EVs that are being operated there are running mostly on electricity produced by fossil fuels, but they have zero direct emissions, which means the aren’t generating air pollution in towns and cities where people are. The air pollution they are linked to is generated outside the towns and cities, so they are better for urban centers.

Furthermore, not all the world’s EVs are in the US. Norway is one of the strongest EV adopters, and this country generates about 44% of its electricity from hydropower. Iceland generates 100% of its electricity from renewable sources and has been experiencing an EV surge. Eventually, this country’s vehicles might all be electric.

At times, Denmark and Portugal have generated 100% clean electricity as well. The world is trending toward more clean, renewable electricity, which is good news for the environment and human health.

In France, reportedly the goal is to have 7 million EV charging stations by 2025. This is great news because in Paris, air pollution is so severe that a research study compared breathing the air there to smoking cigarettes. For people who live in Paris year round, the study found that breathing the local air pollution is like smoking 183 cigarettes annually.

Replacing gas-powered vehicles in Paris with ⚡ electric ones would greatly reduce the amount of toxic air pollution in this city. Electric vehicles are a solution, not a problem. But Paris is not even the most polluted city in the world. Delhi, India has even worse air pollution, “By one estimate, breathing Delhi’s air for one day has the health impacts of smoking at least 25 cigarettes.”

In fact, seven million premature ☠️ deaths a year have been linked to air pollution (https://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2014/air-pollution/en/).

⚡ Electric vehicles are an important part of solving this lethal problem — they don’t produce toxic emissions directly. If it was possible to replace the most polluting gas-powered vehicles with zero-emissions vehicles, the air in the most polluted cities would be immediately improved.

So, if anyone tells you that ⚡ electric vehicles are no better for the environment, tell them they’re not only better for the environment, they’re better for human health too. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132421-16902.gif&hash=deba9f0f91ecd7d65bbdeb78786bef4a98cb1a7e)


Because of the urgency of climate change and its very negative impacts, the future belongs to clean, renewable electricity generation and ⚡ electric vehicles. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1686487.gif&hash=9c799f9f5ab2dfe2070b755850d7253683a6b1c0)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709)

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Title: 🌞 "In 2019, 4 countries had more than 10% plug-in ⚡ vehicle market share."
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The EV Adoption Ramps in 4 Top Electric ⚡ Vehicle Countries (https://cleantechnica.com/2020/01/24/the-ev-adoption-ramps-in-4-top-electric-vehicle-countries/)

Title: Shhh … Tesla ⚡ Model Y Production Has Started ✨
Post by: AGelbert on January 30, 2020, 12:44:57 pm
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January 29th, 2020 by Zachary Shahan

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Tesla Model Y

Slipped into other news in Tesla’s fresh shareholder letter, and also mentioned briefly and without emphasis on today’s conference call, was the news that Tesla has started limited production of the Model Y. It was announced in a super quiet way, but this is the first official announcement regarding Tesla Model Y production starting in this quarter, let alone January.

CleanTechnica was first to report that Tesla Model Y production would begin in or near the first quarter of 2020. We wrote about that on October 15, 2019. The first time I saw anyone else report something similar was on December 3, 2019, when Deutsche Bank indicated in a research note to clients that it had gathered similar intel.

As I’ve noted previously several times, production ≠ deliveries. Previously, Elon Musk indicated that Model Y deliveries might start in the 2nd quarter of 2020. On the 3rd quarter conference call a few months ago, he said, “We’re also ahead of schedule on Model Y preparations in Fremont, and we’ve moved the launch timeline from fall 2020 to summer 2020. There may be some room for improvement there, but we’re confident about summer 2020.”

However, we then heard rumors in the past week or so of early buyers getting calls about potential delivery in February (if they buy the Model Y Performance) or March/April (if they get the Model Y Long Range).

Indeed, everything seems to be moving faster than expected. In today’s shareholder letter, Tesla wrote, “We will start delivering Model Y vehicles by the end of Q1 2020.” This has got to be the quietest announcement about such a gigantic product going into production and making its way to customer hands that I’ve ever seen. Nothing else comes close, in fact. The Model Y is expected to outsell the Model 3, Model S, and Model X combined — and the Model 3 is already one of the best selling cars in the USA and the #1 best selling passenger vehicle in some countries, the Netherlands and Norway. All I can assume is that Tesla doesn’t want too much attention on the Model Y launch 1) in case some unforeseen challenges arise, and 2) to not hurt Model 3 demand and sales in the short term.

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Currently, the combined Model 3 and Model Y production rate in Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California, is ~400,000 vehicles per year. Tesla expects to somewhat slowly increase Model Y production capacity there, but that actually means increasing production capacity by 100,000 units by the middle of the year. “The ramp of Model Y will be gradual as we will be adding additional machinery in various production shops. After such expansions are done by mid-2020, installed combined Model 3 and Model Y capacity should reach 500,000 units per year.”

Over in China, Tesla didn’t provide timelines for this, but the company did say that it expects to produce at least as many Model Y crossovers and Model 3 sedans there.

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/12/20191228_Tesla-Model-Y-supercharger-supercharging-oxnard-KYLE-3.jpg)

The other major update regarding Model Y was regarding better range than initially indicated: “Increased Model Y all-wheel drive EPA range to 315 miles from 280 miles.”

We toyed with a Model Y forum almost a year ago when the small SUV was unveiled: TeslaModelY.Club 🌞 (https://teslamodely.club/). With production begun and deliveries around the corner, we’re going to start using that forum again now. If you’re interested in the Model Y or have special information to share about the vehicle, which we expect to become the best selling passenger vehicle in the world someday, we hope you’ll join.

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Can’t wait for the Model Y? Prefer a Model 3 for its superior driving characteristics anyway? Feel free to use my referral code to get some free Supercharging miles with your purchase: https://ts.la/zachary63404. Or not. Always best to use the code of the owner who most helped you decide on a Tesla, imho.

You can also get a $250 discount on Tesla solar with that code. There is currently no use for a referral code when putting down a reservation for a Cybertruck or Model Y.

Related:

1. Tesla Model Y Will Be World’s Safest Crossover & Quickest Affordable Crossover Or SUV
2. Everything You Need To Know About The Tesla Model Y
3. Tesla Model Y Crushes “Premium” Fossil SUV Coupes
4. Which One Should You Buy? Tesla Model 3 vs Model Y, SR vs LR
5. The Tesla Model Y Performance Might Be The Best Bang For Your Buck (Tesla Model Y Versus Tesla Model 3 Trims)
6. Tesla Filed Model Y Certification Papers With CARB On January 9. Will Deliveries Begin Next
7. Tesla Model Y Delivery Rumors
8. Tesla Model Y, Amazingly, Beats The Lamborghini Urus (Which Costs Over 3 Times As Much!)
9. Why Tesla Model Y 3rd Row Is Key To It Becoming The Best Selling Vehicle In The World
10. Differences Between Tesla Model 3 & Tesla Model Y
11. Tesla Model Y Size Compared To Tesla Model 3
12. Tesla Model Y Reveal: And The Biggest Surprise Was…
13. Tesla Model Y Delivery Rumors

Tesla Model Y photos by Kyle Field for CleanTechnica. Photo of Model Y production courtesy Tesla.

 https://cleantechnica.com/2020/01/29/shhh-tesla-model-y-production-started/

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Null66
So glad they've all switched to understating every goal currently unknown progress.

Also loved how they talked up the the contributions of the whole tesla team!

Couldn't help but notice the financial guys plug for "hey, spend 4-10% front loaded diluting the company shares to pay down dept held and what is effectively negative interest rates..."
Yeah, no thanks.

Lastly, great to hear Elon is well rested. As a Veteran of old IT through dot-Com era, I've seen plenty of guys who've worked past breaking point. Glad to see he's successfully recovered from last years all out push. I hope he never pushes that hard again. It shatters your health, and this world needs him.

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Remember that Musk has support from China. Nobody can ramp up production of a manufactured object, be it a car, a wind turbine or a solar panel,throughout the raw material supply chain from the mine to the plant and equipment manufacturing the end product plus profit guaranteeing scaled up marketing and distribution, faster than China.

The only "downside", from the view of Tesla corporation's bottom line, is that China now knows EXACTLY how a gigafactory is made and how it works...  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-010519192158-2201430.jpeg&hash=e912e1f5bdc041c35e217478b14ba3f7960e2037)

Expect China to rapidly clone gigafactories for the purpose of manufacturing Chinese ⚡ EVs (i.e. Tesla ⚡ clones). Though some here may be uncomfortable with that, I welcome it because it will help kill 🦕 gas guzzler demand sooner. 👍

While maintaining profitability is sine qua non to a going concern like Tesla, the goal is a viable biosphere, not massive pecuniary profits. Tesla will eat each and every 🦕 gas guzzling manufacturer alive in the USA (and much of the rest of the world too). Barring a 💥 WWIII nuclear holocaust, Tesla will soon be on the Dow 30 and make Apple look like a Girl Scout cookie maker in comparison.

Tesla has won 👍, but China will always win in China 👍. 


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Title: The ⚡ Hummer!
Post by: AGelbert on January 30, 2020, 02:06:31 pm
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January 30th, 2020 by Kyle Field

SNIPPET:

General Motors will build the new ⚡ HUMMER EV at home in Michigan at its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, which CleanTechnica just learned about in conversations with GM President Mark Reuss and other GM execs leading their electrification revolution. No word on production volumes or battery supply for the new ⚡ HUMMER EV yet, so we will surely have our ears to the ground for any new information about it as those are released.

The ⚡ HUMMER EV will be the first electric ⚡ vehicle from GMC when it arrives in Fall 2021 and ushers in what GMC is calling a “Quiet Revolution.” (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818180844.png&hash=d74cfbba22967e53f7eb6202dffdd50b3e520fe2) Gone are the days when loud, smelly, clunky motors were synonymous with power. Next-generation vehicles will silently destroy the 🦕 gasoline or 🦖 diesel vehicle next to them at the track or stop light, much like Tesla’s vehicles have been doing for years in certain segments.

https://youtu.be/jyswrY4Eqk4

Full article:

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Title: "Whatever Tesla plans to do with the money, this just shows that Tesla isn’t about to slow down."
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Tesla Raises $2B In Capital — What That Means & Could Mean (https://cleantechnica.com/2020/02/14/tesla-raises-2b-in-capital-what-that-means-could-mean/?utm_source=CleanTechnica+News+%282020%29&utm_campaign=601d35fa27-Daily+Email+CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b9b83ee7eb-601d35fa27-332773457)
Title: Are All Electric Cars the Future? Or Not? (w/ David Reichmuth)
Post by: AGelbert on February 20, 2020, 11:17:03 pm
Are All Electric Cars the Future? Or Not? (w/ David Reichmuth)
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Title: Cargo e-bikes will eat SUVs 😋
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Title: Citroen Introduces ⚡ Ami, A €6,000 Electric Urban Transportation Vehicle 🌞
Post by: AGelbert on February 29, 2020, 04:01:17 pm
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Citroen Introduces ⚡ Ami, A €6,000 Electric Urban Transportation Vehicle 🌞

February 28th, 2020 by Steve Hanley

Citroen will start selling a €6,000 two-seat electric transportation module in France on March 30. Sales later this year will expand to Spain, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, and then Germany, according to Tech Crunch. The new car is called the Ami, which is French for friend. Citroen fans will recall the company has sold several vehicles under that name in the past, all of them bare bones, no frills transportation devices for people on a strict budget. The new Ami EV is no different.

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Here are some of the details. The car is a 2-seater with a 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery mounted under the floor that can recharge in 3 hours using a normal (in Europe) 220 volt wall outlet. It has a range of 70 kilometers (42 miles) and a top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph). Being short and narrow, it is easy to navigate through city traffic and easy to park when you get where you are going. Think of it as a weatherproof motor scooter with 4 wheels and no emissions.

With such limited performance, no driver’s license is required. People as young as 14 can drive one in France and as young as 16 in other European countries. It has a panoramic sunroof and the interior has a heater. The side windows pop out and up just like they did back in the 50s with the iconic Citroen 2 CV.

Pricing is intended to make the Ami EV competitive with public transportation. The car costs a pint-sized €6,000 including VAT or it can be purchased with just €2,644 down and a minuscule monthly payment of €19.99 for 4 years (both include VAT). The cars (if you can call them that) can also be rented through car sharing services for  €0.26 per minute.

https://youtu.be/74VfCw1FE2s

“Individual, clean, urban — and bold” is how CEO Vincent Cobée described the Ami when it was unveiled in Paris recently, according to Electrive.  He suggested the Ami was inspired by the recent yellow vest protests in France and the Fridays For Future movement, describing it as the answer to social issues. “The Ami should be a real breakthrough in access to urban mobility,” Cobée said. “A solution that is as close as possible to new user habits. This outstanding idea was only a concept a year ago. We’re very proud that we’re turning it into reality today.”

Nothing about the Ami is ordinary. It can be ordered online and delivered to the customer’s home upon request, in which case a factory representative will bring the car to the new owner and spend 30 minutes or so going over how it operates and answering questions.

Citroen has also forged an alliance with Fnac, a French book and electronics retailer, and Darty, an electrical appliances retailer, to offer the Ami in their stores. The car will be showcased inside a 9-square-meter pop-up sales area in both stores. Test drives will be available nearby.

The car’s low price is made possible by eliminating frills. There are no roll-down windows, the front and rear fascias are interchangeable, and the company uses the same door on both sides. On 0ne side it opens forward and on the other side it opens toward the rear of the car.

Don’t look for the Citroen Ami in America. It is too small and too low powered to appeal to US shoppers. But it could be a huge hit with European teenagers looking for an upgrade from a bicycle or motor scooter. The epitome of the “form follows function” principle, the Ami could be as disruptive as the Tesla Model S, except at the lowest end of the market instead of the highest.

https://cleantechnica.com/2020/02/28/citroen-introduces-ami-a-e6000-electric-urban-transportation-vehicle/

Agelbert COMMENT: I am a US shopper and the affordable 👍 Citroen ⚡ Ami appeals to 🌞 me. I am retired. I go nowhere but medical appointments and the supermarket. That means I NEVER travel more than 15 miles round trip on any given day during the entire year. There are MANY MILLIONS of us old retired geezers in the US who would LOVE to never have to visit a gas station or mechanic for any polluting gas guzzler reason whatsoevah.

That said, 🦖 Trump will NEVER allow the Citroen ⚡ Ami into the US. Therefore, vote 🦅 Sanders for a decent (and survivable) Renewable Energy 💫 Powered America. ✨🌻🌼

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Title: Tesla ⚡ Model Y Owners Manual Now Available 😀
Post by: AGelbert on March 14, 2020, 02:15:20 pm
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Tesla ⚡ Model Y Owners Manual Now Available 😀

March 13th, 2020 by Johnna Crider

The Tesla Model Y Owners Manual is now available (grab it here (https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/model_y_owners_manual_north_america_en.pdf)) and gives you a great detailed look at the newest Tesla product that customers have been eagerly awaiting since it was launched last year. It’s 226 pages long.

It may seem trivial to some, but I find it really informative and interesting to dive into the owners manual. It details every part of the interior — such as the door-open button, the gear selector, and the scroll wheels on the steering wheel. Things that may seem common to many are new to those who are transitioning from a gas vehicle to an EV — and knowing how to get out of your car matters!

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Model Y Owners Manual

The touchscreen overview comes with a warning — a reminder, really — for the driver to always pay attention to the road and traffic conditions when driving. Along with that warning is a quick overview of how to use the touchscreen.

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A Tesla key fob next to two Tesla Hot Wheels.
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In the Keys section, Tesla goes over the three types of keys that access your vehicle —  Authenticated Phone (using Bluetooth to open your door), Key card, and Key fob. If you are wondering how to open the door to your new Model Y, it’s similar to the Model 3. Tesla has changed things up when it comes to opening car doors, and these changes add to a superior and futuristic vibe to the atmosphere of its vehicles.

The Model Y also has four types of airbags:

1. Knee airbag.

2. Front airbags.

3. Seat-mounted side airbags.

4. Curtain airbags.

In the diagram below, you can see the approximate areas where the airbags are.

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The fact that Tesla’s Model Y Owners Manual is now available is vital since many Model Y owners will be receiving their new vehicles soon — starting today even (https://cleantechnica.com/2020/03/13/1st-tesla-model-y-deliveries-started-today/)! 🌞

https://youtu.be/8AeKBph41d4

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Title: truck was able to charge both while stationary AND while driving at speeds up to 18 mph. 🌞
Post by: AGelbert on March 22, 2020, 02:17:32 pm
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A project in Sweden aims to show that a large-scale wireless inductive project for trucks might be possible.
Title: Tesla Rewind: April 2012 — Tesla Roadmap, Aerodynamics, Vertical Integration, Major Shareholder Stoc
Post by: AGelbert on April 11, 2020, 12:12:14 pm
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Tesla Rewind: April 2012 — Tesla Roadmap, Aerodynamics, Vertical Integration, Major Shareholder Stock Dump

April 10th, 2020 by Zachary Shahan

SNIPPET:

Sometimes it feels like the Tesla Model S popped onto the scene yesterday. Sometimes it feels like it’s been decades. It was in fact nearly 8 years ago. I thought it would be interesting to look back at Tesla coverage back then to reflect on how Tesla has grown and matured as well as how media coverage of Tesla has morphed. Below are stories that showed up on the first page of Google search results for “Tesla” when locked into the April 2012 timeframe as well as one CleanTechnica highlight.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2020/04/10/tesla-rewind-april-2012-tesla-roadmap-aerodynamics-vertical-integration-major-shareholder-stock-dump/
Title: As the coronavirus crisis unfolds, Tesla’s disruptive business model may be setting yet another exam
Post by: AGelbert on April 13, 2020, 01:42:26 pm
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April 12th, 2020 by Carlo Ombello 👍

Carlo Ombello is an environmental engineer based in London. He writes about environment, sustainability and green technologies on his blog opportunity:energy.


(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2020/04/Italy-Top-10-BEVs-%E2%80%93-March-2020-150x150.png) Italian EV Sales Stay Afloat In Catastrophic March For Car Industry
A matter of weeks. That's all it took for the coronavirus pandemic to change the face of the world and wreak havoc at an unprecedented scale on all aspects of human life. The economic fallout of this  (https://cleantechnica.com/2020/04/12/italian-ev-sales-stay-afloat-in-catastrophic-march-for-car-industry/) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-060914180936.jpeg&hash=5e39d70fafe4e7190a6eebce34b740c58721de3f)

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on April 15, 2020, 05:34:12 pm
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April 14th, 2020 by Jo Borrás

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Renault Halts Gas & Diesel Car Sales In China, Will Focus On ⚡ EVs 👍 🌞 (https://cleantechnica.com/2020/04/14/renault-halts-gas-diesel-car-sales-in-china-will-focus-on-evs/)
Title: ... using the US as an example of "what works" is wishful thinking, to put it mildly.
Post by: AGelbert on April 17, 2020, 12:34:00 pm
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April 16th, 2020 by Zachary Shahan

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Why People Buy Electric Vehicles In The Netherlands, Norway, Germany, & France (https://cleantechnica.com/2020/04/16/why-people-buy-electric-vehicles-in-the-netherlands-norway-germany-france/) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818184310-1635923.gif&hash=5e2530db4748ed6c7163e1d478fdfa3cd1108668)


Agelbert NOTE: Pertinent comments:

Philip
In the Netherlands is the main reason to drive EV nothing more than fiscal! In specific people who drive a company car. Do the math yourself, ICE is taxed over a value of 22% of the cars value, an EV is taxed on a value of 4%. That expain why so many Tesla are being sold in the Netherlands in Q4 2019. Those rates will increase in 2020 to 8%, and in 2021 to 12% ... I look forward to see what will happen! I am from Belgium, I drive also a company car and we have also a fiscal benefit if we drive an EV. That was for me the main reason to order an EV, and yes I expect it is more fun to drive, and it will be more silent and good for the climate. But my pocket, that's what counts! And let's hope it will be delivered soon ... that damn virus 😷

Damien  > Philip
"But my pocket, that's what counts!" not the environment or other people's lungs... that's why the world is dying. The Northern Europeans demonstrating their selfishness as usual.

Harry Johnson  > Philip
Pardon my stupidity, how does a lower tax benefit the driver who is provided a car and reimbursed for gas? At least that’s how it works in the US, albeit in tiny total vehicle numbers.

agelbert > Harry Johnson
The US is an Oil company with an army. The way most everything "works" here is to destroy the biosphere for short term profit. So, using the US as an example of "what works" is wishful thinking, to put it mildly. What we have in the US is government of, for and by the 😈 "Might = Right" Social Darwinist intellimorons who could not do reality based biosphere impact cost benefit analysis if their lives depended on it.

It being that their, and our, lives actually DO depend on the 24/7 application of reality based biosphere impact cost benefit analysis , which they steadfastly refuse to do, the sad part is that these greedy,   (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-200419205214.png&hash=4c5b9ca97c84607da003becdf6282716bcdf1800)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418193910.gif&hash=633dd399cd6006279afd7efb5ef953673b96bd78) arrogant bastards are dooming the rest of us with their ethically bankrupt ideology.

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📢 Quote of the Century:
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In essence, the climate is unraveling 😱 because the world lit a bunch of dead dinosaurs and ancient plant matter on fire 🔥. And it prioritized economic growth and tied said growth to said 🔥 fire. Powerful 🦕🦖 interests 😈vested in this system have spent the past few decades sowing doubt and pushing for inaction. -- Brian Kahn

CAPITALISTS 👹💵🎩 OPPOSE the Green New Deal because it forces capital to eat costs it has imposed on people and on the environment for decades. (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/climate-change/global-warming-is-with-us/msg11841/#msg11841)

Doubling Down: The Military, Big Bankers and Big Oil Are Not In Climate Denial, They Are in Control and Plan to Keep It That Way. (http://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/hydrocarbon-industry-skullduggery/hydrocarbon-crooks-evil-actions/msg12839/#msg12839)
Title: French Auto Sales Down ~90% In April, Electric Vehicles At 7.8% Share
Post by: AGelbert on May 04, 2020, 11:56:22 am
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French Auto Sales Down ~90% In April, Electric Vehicles At 7.8% Share

May 4th, 2020 by Dr. Maximilian Holland

Passenger auto sales in France fell by 88.8% year on year in April. Though, the second half of the month did show signs of recovery. Plug-in electric vehicles took 7.8% market share, with favorite models being the Renault Zoe, Peugeot e-208, and Tesla Model 3.

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Although the April figures are a huge drop-off from historical levels, AAA data did show signs of recovery in sales from the second half of the month, according to analysis by L’argus.

Plug-in electric vehicle sales were at 7.8% market share for April, with pure battery electrics (BEV) dominating over plug-in hybrids at a ratio of approximately 3:1. Overall powertrain market shares were fairly consistent relative to the average of previous months, despite the massive downscaling of total volumes. However, plug-less hybrids gave up some market share to pure petrol combustion, likely a temporary blip.

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Renault Zoe Press Image

We don’t yet have detailed EV model sales data for April, since sales of multi-powertrain models like the Peugeot 208 and DS 3 Crossback are undifferentiated in the CCFA data. However, previous months have seen the Renault Zoe consistently take the top EV spot, averaging around 3,000 units per month (and enough to take the #6 position overall in the country’s auto sales).

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Peugeot e-208

The Peugeot e-208 has been a close second to the Zoe, with around 2,500 sales per month in Q1, just outside the top 10 autos overall. The Tesla Model 3 saw average sales of around 1,000 units per month in Q1, making it the third best selling EV, which is notable for being in a premium segment almost double the price point of the Zoe or e-208.

The DS3 Crossback EV is regularly in the fourth position, at around 500 to 600 sales per month. All others consistently in the top 10 (Nissan LEAF, Hyundai Kona EV, Kia Niro EV, Mini Electric) are under 300 per month and experience variable volumes, likely due to supply shipments.

The clear trend for 2020 is that all EVs are growing rapidly, whilst combustion powertrains are declining. The current COVID-19 crisis is temporarily affecting volumes, but the underlying evolution in market share is still visible in the sales mix. I’m expecting plug-in vehicles to take around 10% of the overall market in France this year.

https://cleantechnica.com/2020/05/04/french-auto-sales-down-90-in-april-electric-vehicles-at-7-8-share/
Title: Ford F-150 ⚡ Lightning Pro electric work truck
Post by: AGelbert on May 24, 2021, 12:57:30 pm
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Ford F-150 Lightning Pro electric work truck: 300-mile version will add $10,000
Bengt Halvorson BENGT HALVORSON MAY 24, 2021

Optioned with the extended-range battery that will allow a targeted EPA range of 300 miles, the F-150 Lightning will cost just $49,974 in its base Lightning Pro work-truck guise, Ford revealed Monday morning.

That’s exactly a $10,000 premium over the $39,974 base price announced for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning last week—a price that doesn’t include an additional destination fee, or a potential $7,500 EV tax credit and other incentives.

Ford hinted that many fleet and work customers might not opt for the big battery, though, as they typically don’t buy more than they need. According to more than 145 million miles of Ford’s telematics data, 95% of daily travel adds up to less than 174 miles.

“These customers are extremely pragmatic, and they aren’t going to over-index on product features and benefits when it isn’t necessary to get the job done,” summed Ted Cannis, Ford’s general manager of commercial business. Cannis noted a “no more, no less” approach to winning fleet customers, and called the Lightning Pro “a serious truck for serious truck owners.”

The actual energy capacity of the two battery packs hasn’t yet been disclosed. The packs will use new “Nickel 9” NCM cells from SK Innovation, sourced from an American joint venture between Ford and the battery supplier.

The company has positioned the Lightning in a way that it hopes commercial and work customers will find irresistible, with a big emphasis on low ownership costs. It’s offering a fleet planning tool to crunch the numbers, including purchase costs, incentives, energy costs, and a projected 40% reduction in maintenance costs over eight years and 100,000 miles. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418194321.png&hash=8173da4a30c1a38649fa5c27606f4df81f102148)

As Ford detailed last week, the Lightning is built with the same military-grade aluminum alloy body as the gasoline versions of the F-150, however a different frame helps accommodate the battery packs. Ford has tested the Lightning and its cooling systems for towing, hauling, and off-roading at temperature extremes, and it has underbody protection for the battery and dual inboard motors—chosen in type and location for toughness. 🤠 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-020818221610-1607296.jpeg&hash=372bed297059a182447c4cb001615d5e8346adcc)

The base version of the F-150 Lightning Pro makes 426 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque, while the extended-range model makes 563 horsepower with the same torque rating. Payload ranges up to 2,000 pounds, and towing capability up to 10,000 pounds.

The F-150 Lightning comes only in a five-passenger SuperCrew layout, with a 5.5-foot bed length.

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2022 Ford F-150 ⚡ Lightning Pro makes a great work truck—here's why

The Lightning’s frunk will hold 14.1 cubic feet and will carry 400 pounds, which Ford says adds up to eight bags of Quickrete. It’s water-tight and has a drain plug, as well as four 120-volt AC outlets and two USB ports. Altogether, the Pro Power Onboard power capability in the Lightning adds up to 9.6 kw, including two AC outlets in the cab and two in the bed.

F-150 Lightning Pro versions will come with easy-clean vinyl seats, and include Ford’s Sync 4 system with a 12.0-inch touch screen. A full-size spare  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) and Class IV trailer hitch  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf) will be standard features, as will a set of driver-assist active-safety features.

Ford says that the Lightning will calculate its range based on terrain, weather, and even cargo and trailer load—using an onboard-scale system to monitor load. With a Power My Trip feature, the system can dynamically reroute the driver to the nearest charging station—part of the company’s FordPass app and network of 63,000 affiliated charge connectors.

Both through the touchscreen and via a remote Ford Telematics dashboard, operators will have access to remote preconditioning, remote locking and unlocking, vehicle health monitoring, as well as live tracking of vehicles, trip history, and energy usage, with a driver behavior and scorecard feature. The Pro, as with the other Lightning models, will get periodic over-the-air updates that could potentially improve vehicle performance.

On a 150-kw DC fast-charger, Ford says that the Lightning will get from 15% to 80% in 44 minutes for the standard-range battery or 41 minutes for the extended-range one.

Ford is assuming that work-truck operators won’t be fast-charging as much, but they’re providing multiple ways for a full overnight charge on 240 volts AC. With a 48-amp Ford Connected Charge wall unit, it estimates 10 hours with the standard-range battery or 13 hours for the extended-range one. With an 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro and dual onboard chargers on the extended-range version, it can get to a full charge in just 8 hours. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1686487.gif&hash=9c799f9f5ab2dfe2070b755850d7253683a6b1c0)

The latter system permits an Intelligent Backup Power function for the home—with additional hardware, including an inverter—and future Intelligent Power functionality that will help limit smooth home or business power demands around peak times.

Ford last week has also revealed that the XLT, more oriented toward personal use, would start at $52,974 and the range would cost up to about $90,000. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning lineup will arrive in spring 2022 and be built in Michigan.

More 2022 Ford F-150 ⚡ Lightning Pro pictures at article link below: 🌞

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1132352_ford-f-150-lightning-pro-electric-work-truck-300-mile-version-will-add-10-000
Title: ⚡ EV tax credit 💰 - Tesla Vision fail - Tesla and 🦕 Texas
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EV tax credit 💰 boost, Tesla Vision fail, Tesla and Texas: Today’s Car News

Bengt Halvorson BENGT HALVORSON MAY 28, 2021

Texas doesn’t budge for Tesla. Safety agencies and consumer groups warn about Tesla Vision in the Model 3 and Model Y. And will Americans be able to get up to $12,500 with a re-upped EV tax credit? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

Legislation currently advancing in the Senate includes a provision to give the EV tax credit a big boost—lifting the sales ceiling that currently limits GM and Tesla, but adding provisions for U.S.-made and union-made, for a total of up to $12,500 per ⚡ vehicle 🤠. With a manufacturing credit, an expansion in eligibility to commercial vehicles, and a tech emphasis for the Rust Belt, it could be a meaningful piece of President Biden’s infrastructure push. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

We’ve reported on Texas’ unwavering resistance to Tesla’s direct sales model since 2013, and if you expected the American electric automaker’s announcement of a mammoth assembly plant and battery factory in Texas to change that, you’re sadly wrong. With the Texas legislature not due to convene again until 2023 (Only meets in odd years, for 140 days!  :P), changing its state franchise laws doesn’t appear to have been a priority. That leaves Tesla with a convoluted process in what should be its showcase state—in which it needs to route cars and purchases through other states and deliveries through service centers.

And Tesla’s transition to its next-generation “Tesla Vision” system doesn't sound like it's being rolled out as intended. That's because it leaves owners without some of the key safety features that the carmaker still lists as included in their vehicles. That’s caused confusion for buyers and new owners and, this week, led U.S. safety agencies to rescind the Model 3’s safety accolades and Consumer Reports to caution on it. 

And over at The Car Connection: Although from an environmental standpoint 2020 brought good news—in fewer miles driven, as more Americans turned to telecommuting—pedestrian deaths increased at a record rate, with the largest annual increase on record, per vehicle mile traveled. :(

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1132422_ev-tax-credit-boost-tesla-vision-fail-tesla-and-texas-today-s-car-news


Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 02, 2021, 04:42:42 pm
Cleantechnica
June 1, 2021 By Jonny Tiernan

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SNIPPETS:

Elaris, the electric car brand from Germany, has added a new model, the Beo SUV, to its range. The Beo SUV vehicle is manufactured by the Chinese company Skywell and is positioned as a luxury model, set to cost €49,900 ($61,000). In Germany, there are subsidies available that can bring the cost down to €41,300 ($50,500).

The previous vehicles from Elaris, the Finn and Leo models, are both based on vehicles from the Chinese manufacturer Dorcen. Both of these vehicles are at considerably lower price points than the Beo SUV. The Leo compact SUV is €28,330 ($35,000) after the environmental subsidies have been applied, and the Finn e-small vehicle is €9,390 ($11,500) after subsidies. ... ...

With initiatives such as this, electric vehicles are continually being made more affordable, while at the same time also catering to the more luxury end of the market. The EV space is becoming increasingly busy, and this can only be a good thing. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/06/01/german-ev-brand-elaris-unveils-new-suv-model/

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Title: 🌞 Fiat will start phasing out combustion engine vehicles in 2025
Post by: AGelbert on June 09, 2021, 04:57:10 pm
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Fiat 500 ⚡ EV 🌞

June 9, 2021

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https://www.engadget.com/fiat-electric-vehicle-2030-181302471.html
Title: Reducing emissions and Increasing efficiencies for on- and off-road vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on June 15, 2021, 04:25:48 pm
CleanTechnica
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NREL researcher Andrew Meintz works with vehicle chargers in the the Optical Characterization (OCL) and Thermal Systems lab in the ESIF. The Optimization and Control Lab’s electric vehicle grid integration research bays researching advanced high power chargers to determine how they can be added to the grid, potentially combining buildings and EV charging. (Photo by Dennis Schroeder / NREL)

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June 15, 2021

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By U.S. Department of Energy

SNIPPET:

The $200 million in funding to national labs, subject to appropriations, seeks to make electric vehicle innovations in order to decarbonize the transportation sector, the top source for greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. The funding is open to DOE’s network of 17 national laboratories and is administered by DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office.

This funding compliments VTO’s funding opportunity of $62 million for reducing emissions and increasing efficiencies for on- and off-road vehicles, announced in April 2021. Projects will require applicants to submit a plan for achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives, including support for people from underrepresented groups in STEM, advancing equity within the project team, and producing benefits for underserved communities.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/06/14/200-million-more-for-electric-vehicles-batteries-connected-vehicles-from-us-department-of-energy/
Title: Tesla’s New Plaid ⚡ Model S 🌞
Post by: AGelbert on June 15, 2021, 04:40:13 pm
CleanTechnica

June 15, 2021

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Tesla’s New Plaid ⚡ Model S

Jay Leno Breaks World Record In Tesla’s New Plaid ⚡ Model S — “I Love This Car” 🤠

By Johnna Crider

SNIPPET:

Jay Leno broke the world acceleration record for a quarter mile in the new Tesla Model S Plaid. He is one of the few lucky ones to have driven the fastest production car ever made. Leno drove it down the dragstrip at Pomona Raceway in California, filming it for his show, Jay Leno’s Garage. The record Leno set is a new time for a quarter-mile ET of 9.247 seconds at 152.09 mph :o.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/06/15/jay-leno-breaks-world-record-in-teslas-new-plaid-model-s-i-love-this-car/

Title: Electric ⚡ Vehicles Cost 40% 💰 Less To Maintain 🌞
Post by: AGelbert on June 23, 2021, 05:02:06 pm
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By Steve Hanley on June 22, 2021

It’s Official: US Government Says Electric ⚡ Vehicles Cost 40% 💰 Less To Maintain 🌞

The latest information from the US government shows battery ⚡ electric cars cost less to maintain than conventional cars, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids.


SNIPPET:

So the next time someone tells you that ⚡ electric cars are too expensive, ask them if they would like the government to save $228 million in fuel and maintenance costs every year. If their answer is yes, the way to make that happen is to convert the US light duty vehicle fleet (not including the post office, which is a separate entity) to battery electric vehicles.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-060518153110.png&hash=39d587c31b7f7e66b30d7e59bb560e2ad0662eee)

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/06/22/its-official-us-government-says-electric-vehicles-cost-40-less-to-maintain/

Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on July 03, 2021, 02:37:05 pm
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July 2, 2021

Sweden Hits Record Plugin ⚡ EV Share Of 49.4% (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163125-1675148.gif&hash=9c86def73b00b8bdf0d15e54066b597c932df0c3) In June(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163125-16762116.gif&hash=dcf93619f3c0ebb651977b3dae2d1398f7705823)

SNIPPET:

The cumulative ⚡ plugin share for 2021 now stands at 40.1% from 25.5% at this point in 2020.

The trend in powertrain shares can be seen in this graph:

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/07/02/sweden-hits-record-plugin-ev-share-of-49-4-in-june/
Title: "... majority of Vermonters have pickups, ..."
Post by: AGelbert on July 07, 2021, 01:20:35 pm
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July 6, 2021 by Kit Norton

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The battery powered ⚡ version of the bestselling Ford pickup truck will travel an estimated 300 miles on a single charge with a base price tag of $40,000.

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Title: Electric Fire Truck? Oh, Yes! 🌞
Post by: AGelbert on July 11, 2021, 12:52:13 pm
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July 10, 2021

Electric Fire Truck? Oh, Yes!

By Zachary Shahan

It’s great to see new sectors starting to seriously go ⚡ electric. And we’ve got another one that’s in that camp — ⚡ fire trucks. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185040-1659929.gif&hash=0a9ca0c1f083655b821cbf024422e55e009a6d8d)

Rosenbauer is moving toward production of an electric fire truck named “Revolutionary Technology,” and Volvo Penta has announced that it has now partnered with Rosenbauer to supply the powertrain.

“By adapting proven technology from Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses, Volvo Penta and its customer Rosenbauer have introduced the world’s first electric fire truck, with a completely new vehicle architecture. This project is a true example of Volvo Penta’s customer-focused evolutionary approach,” the company writes.

“We announced our emob partnership with Rosenbauer in 2019, and we have gone from concept to start of production in record time,” says Giorgio Paris, President of Volvo Penta Industrial. “This is a milestone in our electrification journey. We see a growing demand for electric solutions in the market today and – through collaboration and pilot projects, such as this one – we aim to meet this demand and the expectations of the future.”
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So, look out — perhaps we will start seeing electric fire truck stories like all of the electric bus stories we love to write about.

The technology being used is not exactly new tech — it’s proven tech that is used elsewhere but has been adapted a bit for the unique size and needs of a fire truck. For example, 4 electric motors are used instead of the typical 3, yet in a relatively compact vehicle. “All four electric machines have to be able to run simultaneously – two for propulsion, one for the range extender to provide extra battery power, and one for electric power takeoff, if fire-fighters want to rotate the foam pump for example.” Volvo Penta also created a new Active Cooling Unit (ACU) in order to fit it into the compact space necessary in a fire truck, and the unit pulls 600V of power instead of the typical 24V in order to cool the truck as well as the battery.

Three of these fire trucks have already hit the streets. They are in Amsterdam, Berlin, and Dubai — cities that have taken leadership positions in electric mobility before. “So far, the crews have been amazed at the RT’s battery capacity and the many other advantages of not having a large diesel engine – such as increase crew cabin space and more side panel storage,” the companies state. Here’s a German video on the topic that you may not be able to understand (unless you understand German) but includes great visuals nonetheless: (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

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“We have developed strong working relationships with our customers over many years, which is key in the transformation towards more sustainable and new technology solutions,” Giorgio Paris says. “By working closely on different applications and in an array of sectors we can develop solutions – in a stepwise approach – that are reliable, safe, and create value, with the aim to bring an electromobility platform to our customers.”

With three on the road and working well — and making customers quite happy — the Volvo Penta and Rosenbauer are moving forward into the next step. “Now the first electric drivelines have entered the production stage at the Volvo Penta Vara plant in Sweden. Here the ACU is manufactured, and the system is kitted – loaded with software and packed together – to make installation as straightforward as possible for the customer.”
https://cleantechnica.com/2021/07/10/electric-fire-truck-oh-yes/

Title: When it comes to handling, the ⚡ Ami was the clear winner, while the rest had ...
Post by: AGelbert on July 26, 2021, 07:32:32 pm
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July 26, 2021 By Steve Hanley

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Title: eWolf ⚡ Electric Tug
Post by: AGelbert on July 30, 2021, 11:47:15 am
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July 29, 2021

By Mike Schuler

ABB to Supply Propulsion Package for Crowley’s First ⚡ Electric Tug

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Illustration credit Crowley Maritime Corporation


ABB has been selected to provide the propulsion system for Crowley’s first ⚡ electric tug currently under development.

The tug, which Crowley calls eWolf in homage to its first tug, will be constructed at Alabama-based shipbuilder Master Boat Builders with delivery planned for mid-2023. Upon delivery, the the vessel will provide ship assist and escort services at the Port of San Diego, becoming the first all-electric, battery-powered harbor tug ever built and operated in the United States and only the third of its kind to enter operations worldwide.

Under a contract with MBB, ABB will supply the end-to-end electric propulsion system for emissions-free operations. The package will include a six-megawatt-hour energy storage system (ESS) for 70 short-tons of bollard pull. The battery allows the tug to complete a full day of typical work before there is a need to recharge.

According to ABB, the all-electric tug will have potential to eliminate the equivalent of over 100 cars worth of CO2 pollution per year and lower operational costs compared to 🦕 conventionally powered tugs of similar size.

“The eWolf’s innovative propulsion system and advanced control technology will provide a sustainable ship assist solution with increased safety and capabilities,” said Crowley’s Porter Sesnon, director, business development for ship assist and offshore services. “Crowley looks forward to working with ABB and Master Boat Builders to deliver this groundbreaking ship assist tug and to provide customers in San Diego with a zero-emission, high-performing vessel.”

In addition to systems integration, engineering and automation on the newbuilding, ABB will also supply its Onboard DC Grid™ power distribution system platform, enabling zero-emissions operations by using renewables as an energy source.

“At ABB, we are pioneering the adoption of electric, digital and connected technologies for greater sustainability in the Americas and globally, as well as helping shipowners deploy the automated systems that advance maritime safety,” said David Lee, Senior Account Manager – Commercial Vessels, ABB Marine & Ports.  “It is an honor to have been selected by Crowley – a company renowned for reliability in service provision, whose goals on the environment and safety align so closely with our own.”

The tug will also feature ABB’s Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision situational awareness solution and Ability™ Marine Control, which will enable maneuvering support and future remote operations. The full scope of supply also includes propulsion motors, low-voltage switchboards, transformers, li-ion batteries, mechanical L-drive thrusters and the ABB Ability™ Remote Diagnostics System for Marine for continuous equipment monitoring and predictive maintenance.
https://gcaptain.com/abb-to-supply-propulsion-package-for-crowleys-first-electric-tug/
Title: Tesla vehicles are extremely “connected,” causing more use of energy.
Post by: AGelbert on August 03, 2021, 02:25:43 pm
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August 3, 2021

By Zachary Shahan

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What Do You Do With A ⚡ Tesla When You Leave For Vacation (For 1½ Months)?

SNIPPET:

Vampire drain is a thing, especially with a Tesla. Tesla vehicles are extremely “connected,” and different activities can wake the car up and make it use energy. Sentry Mode is particularly energy intensive, especially if it’s being triggered a lot, and while I was definitely intent on turning it off and wouldn’t expect it to get triggered a lot in the garage anyway, I’m old enough to know that all kinds of things can happen and all kinds of things can be forgotten before leaving on a long trip.

So, one has to be sure to have multiple safeguards in place. (Note: I did turn Sentry Mode off, so didn’t suffer any electricity drain related to that while gone.) Similarly, “Cabin overheat protection” is a great feature, especially in Florida, since it prevents the car’s interior from getting swelteringly hot, which I assume also helps with the longevity of some interior elements, including the touchscreen.

Again, that can be turned off and I did turn it off since the car was just sitting in the dark garage for 6 weeks, but this feature is nested sort of deep in the Tesla options screens and it also could have been left on accidentally, which would certainly have used a lot of energy — even in the garage.

The point I’m making here is: when leaving a Tesla for a long time, in my opinion, it’s wise to include in your planning the possibility that your car will leak quite a bit of energy. Ideally, it doesn’t. But this is a possibility.

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 https://cleantechnica.com/2021/08/02/what-do-you-do-with-a-tesla-when-you-leave-for-vacation-for-1%c2%bd-months/
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on August 11, 2021, 12:27:20 pm
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August 10, 2021

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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid

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Title: Half of all new car sales in the U.S. zero-emission by 2030.
Post by: AGelbert on August 12, 2021, 02:01:59 pm
(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-110821160125.png) Agelbert NOTE: Though I normally would have posted this in "Fossil Fuel Propaganda Modus Operandi", I placed this here because it relates to ⚡ EVs. Please pass this on to anyone who thinks 🦕 Bruce Yandle, 🦕😈 Diana Furchtgott-Roth, 🐍 Katie Tubb, et al aren't lying, double talking mouthpieces for the 🦖 hydrocarbon hellspawn.

August 12, 2021

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Biden’s ⚡ EV(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185037-16412296.gif&hash=c8a4038d309a0f49ca4a7a464f30f9a340049cac) EO(https://www.democraticunderground.com/emoticons/patriot.gif) Triggers  Organized Denial’s 🦖😈🦕🐘👿🐍 Anti-EV Responses


Last week, President Biden signed an Executive Order (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/08/05/executive-order-on-strengthening-american-leadership-in-clean-cars-and-trucks/?utm_campaign=Hot%20News&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=148827047&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--k93au1_Twhw9vRCX_0sSlzSeg-AmyWUs-_s9eVQn5KKshas_wvV6_E7zHBjCo4PnTPj5IA26u_RfxsX-IF0m2CSTzdg&utm_content=148827047&utm_source=hs_email) encouraging U.S. leadership in the clean car sector with a goal of half of all new car sales in the U.S. being zero-emission by 2030 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311017193926.png&hash=135a7bcd2093b679e425bbd2086adb8ddfd2e7b5). It took them a few days, but deniers seem to have assembled their response by cobbling together a mix of old lies, new misrepresentations, and bizarre logical fallacies. 

For example, a response that in any sane outlet might be praise for Biden’s plan was published in the Koch-funded RealClearEnergy as an attack: President Biden’s Electric Car Future is Union Made. 🦕 Bruce Yandle, a fellow at the 🦕😈 Koch-funded Mercatus Center at George Mason University, is upset that Biden invited three major U.S. car companies to attend the announcement because they were the largest employers of workers in the United Auto Workers union, and didn’t invite non-American companies with non-union workers to his event promoting good American jobs. 

Obviously, it’s no surprise that a 🦕 Koch crony is anti-union and anti-EV, unless you confuse organized labor with organized denial. 

Speaking of organized denial, while the once-Koch-funded Daily Caller has since basically given up on regular climate denial reporting, and its IPCC story was a straightforward rip-off of the AP’s “code red” coverage (sans any Koch-network denial quote, because no-pay, no-play, we assume). The Caller still occasionally publishes guest opinion pieces and ran one from 🐍 Charlotte Whelan of the (pro-Covid) Independent Women’s Forum and Steamboat Institute (which is hosting 🐍 Marc Morano and a slate of other rightwing pseudostars at an upcoming festival).

🐍 Whelan is also upset the White House invited union workers to its pro-union-jobs event, and adds (with a deliberately misleading citation) the claim that “it could take more than 15 years to recoup the upfront extra costs in fuel savings. The average American certainly can’t wait that long to ‘make back’ the additional upfront cost” But the work cited (an NRDC post based on a peer-reviewed study) doesn’t even measure how long it would take to recoup the upfront cost of an EV with cheaper charging and a more efficient propulsion system. The study did, however, use 15 years as the unit of measurement for a car’s life. So the calculations show that over an average 15-year lifespan of ownership, it can be almost $15,000 cheaper to go with an electric car. 

Over at the Koch-funded 🦖 Heritage foundation’s media arm, their policy analyst 🐍 Katie Tubb makes a similar claim about EVs being for rich people, which we’ve addressed before as part of their propaganda campaigns (https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/6/15/1953275/-Big-Oil-s-Latest-Attempt-To-Undercut-Electric-Vehicles-Co-Opts-Issues-Of-Fairness-Justice?utm_campaign=Hot%20News&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=148827047&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9twtaqpbTb3ZZEShQBHTDe79Tac3-QqwqV--8NXvveadWAMG36AIFnxGIz2rj9IlIodMWu6iy1VzuSQw-h1A-k1okjLA&utm_content=148827047&utm_source=hs_email), as well as the old racist dog whistle (https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/6/7/2033988/-Will-Energy-Transition-Materials-Be-Big-Oil-s-Newest-Anti-Electric-Vehicle-Buzzword?utm_campaign=Hot%20News&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=148827047&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_RO6WSQJwpuy6EveIscisHhdrqb1Miti6OUBMg0Hsq0Ykmx_AAnAtHkjhWdD5y8tntTjfubk0T-I4Us42tIIsX2mW1AA&utm_content=148827047&utm_source=hs_email) about China.   

Finally, we get to a new name to us, 😈🦕 Diana Furchtgott-Roth, who wrote that Biden’s move was “costly and counterproductive” in the industry-funded Manhattan Institute’s City Journal. After a column defending the auto industry from 5G in January, and another in March with the phrase “nothing beats personal vehicles for social distancing.” Furchtgott-Roth makes similar points to the other professional disinformers in her most recent City Journal piece, but she also adds a particularly baffling claim that because “the United States has achieved energy security by becoming a net exporter of oil and natural gas,” then “mandating sales of electric vehicles would weaken that security.” 

But if exporting oil makes us stronger (by her logic) then wouldn’t having more of it to export because our own cars are using less of it be a good thing, that would make us stronger? 

Why would someone write something so inane and illogical, despite a byline that includes “former deputy assistant secretary for research and technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation” and “adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University?” Those are both legitimate organizations, not industry-funded disinformation operations!

Well it turns out that the DOT appointment was made by notoriously-bad-hiring-manager Donald (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-040718162655-14231561.gif&hash=98b427175ee380f6d3c313520cc8668c10f2172a)🦖 Trump , and prior to that, Furchtgott-Roth was an 😉 economist for the 🦖😈 American Petroleum Institute, proving once again that when someone says something stupid about EVs, it’s probably on purpose (https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/16/1764718/-Why-Is-It-Only-Fossil-Fueled-Pundits-Criticize-Electric-Cars?utm_campaign=Hot%20News&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=148827047&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9gg7lmUoXNM8xgPBQnyEcr5E4rVARaGJlixJOWXS4eC7sRNSJtvfzSeSsV9-s-3vLffK1FRFiEhpRavvx2kjFMzA2sIA&utm_content=148827047&utm_source=hs_email).
Title: 🌞 Between 2015 and 2020, the eVMT of all plug-in ⚡ electric vehicles more than quadrupled.
Post by: AGelbert on September 08, 2021, 01:16:03 pm
By U.S. Department of Energy on Sep 07, 2021 09:00 pm

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Chart: U.S. Light-Duty ⚡ Electric Vehicle Miles Traveled Reached 13.7 Billion Miles in 2020 (https://cleantechnica.com/2021/09/07/chart-u-s-light-duty-electric-vehicle-miles-traveled-reached-13-7-billion-miles-in-2020/) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1686487.gif&hash=9c799f9f5ab2dfe2070b755850d7253683a6b1c0)
Title: Catchy title! But it's mostly true!
Post by: AGelbert on September 24, 2021, 02:08:10 pm
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https://youtu.be/RMxB7zA-e4Y

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Technology Connections   1.37M subscribers

Catchy title! But it's mostly true! There's a pinned comment you might want to read, as well. But there's some links down here, too.

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Keith McDonnell
A quick correction for you, the battery heater does function when CCS charging in cold conditions.  The complaint is that charge rate is reduced when the battery pack is cold, and the heater is only 2 KW.  The problem is that the battery heater shuts off around 64F pack temperature, and at that point maximum charge amps is still limited to less than 110 amps.  This may seem like a lot, but the Bolt max charging amps with a warm battery is 150 amps.  I think the logic was that when they set up the programming for the system, most publicly available CCS chargers maxed out at 100 amps, with a few 125 amp stations.  Now with lots of 125 amp stations and 150+ amp stations becoming available they need to reprogram the battery heater to vary it's shut off point based  on power available, so it stays on to a much higher pack temperature when connected to a higher power CCS station to maximize charging rate.

Firstly and of supreme importance, the video on the Bolt's Bits from Weber Auto - Prof. John Kelly is amazing and you really ought to give that channel a look if you're interested at all in hybrid and ⚡ EV tech;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gDILvW5yMg&t=0s
Title: Will Elio deliver this time?
Post by: AGelbert on September 26, 2021, 12:55:28 pm
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Elio Motors pivots to ⚡ 150-mile Elio-E EV, gasoline version still not canceled

SNIPPETS:

Last week Elio Motors put a price on a 150-mile, fully ⚡ electric version of its high-efficiency, three-wheeled car: $14,900.  🌞👍

That’s a different format—and price—than the original Elio, which still hasn’t arrived 12 years after its original announcement :( and 9 years after its originally anticipated arrival date. Call the company a startup only in the sense that there hasn’t yet been a product delivery. 🤔

Since its 2009 inception Elio has been slowly working on the same single product—a three-wheeled vehicle powered by a gasoline engine, with the original plan to sell it for just $6,800, with a projected 84-mpg EPA-cycle fuel economy. By later this past decade, it was supposed to cost less than $8,000 and return more than 80 mpg.

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Elio Motors 85 mpg 3 wheeler (Image Elio Motors)

There are two models the Elio would compete against—both three-wheelers. Aptera, reborn in Southern California last year, is seeking to bring its “never charge” solar car within the next year, at a $25,900 base price. And then there’s the ElectraMeccanica Solo, an $18,500 single-seater EV that, after some delays, is due to arrive this year with retail locations in Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado.
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⚡ Aptera on left 👈                    👉 ⚡ElectraMeccanica Solo on right

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The company has made many promises over the years and generally speaking, has failed to deliver on most of them. Elio previously promised that it would employ 1,500 American workers by 2015—something Elio again reiterated in 2019, with a pledge of 90 percent North American content. ... ...

Elio stopped sending out regular weekly e-mail updates in November 2019, and prior to the Elio-E announcement it took down its previous blog and updates. Now it’s added a page about fleets that positions the Elio-E as a solution for the service and small delivery industry—a market that Arcimoto has gained some traction with. That page seems to suggest relationships with Grubhub, DoorDash, Geek Squad, Amazon, and others.

It’s noteworthy that Elio isn’t giving a projected arrival date for the EV (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183337.bmp&hash=fd5a6df63c32bd65dda7b6d93e788647ca3829df). Will Elio deliver this time? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163123-16662165.gif&hash=0c278af5ea445d20e48640c4f39f951df986eed6) This decade? Leave your comments below.

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https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1133547_elio-motors-pivots-to-150-mile-elio-e-ev-gasoline-version-still-not-canceled

Title: A decent 5 passenger electric SUV at a bargain price? Yes and no.
Post by: AGelbert on September 27, 2021, 05:19:48 pm
CleanTechnica

September 27, 2021 By Steve Hanley

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The Geometry EX3 electric SUV from Geely comes with a super low price tag.

“Some people are never sastisfied,” a friend of mine used to say. People are clamoring for electric cars that cost less, yet when manufacturers actually offer them, those same people complain they are too small, can’t drive far enough on a single charge, or don’t have gigantic interior touchscreens like the one available in the Mercedes EQS.

Those people conveniently forget that there are plenty of car buyers who don’t tow a camper, go on cross country road trips on a regular basis, or move household appliances from place to place each weekend. They just want a car that will get them to work on time, take the kiddies to soccer practice, and maybe go over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house once a year.

They also conveniently forget that entry level cars like the Hyundai Excel, Yugo, Daewoo Lanos, and Fiat 127 actually sold pretty well to people who wanted basic transportation instead of a status symbol that celebrates the joy of living a charmed life.

The least expensive electric car in Europe (excluding quadracycles like the Renault Twizy) may currently be the Dacia Spring, which sells for a touch less than $23,000 before incentives. The diminutive 3.7 meter long SUV has a 26.8 kWh battery, a range of 225 km WLTP, and seats 4 people. Keep those specs in mind while we tell you about the new Geely Geometry EX3.

🤠Meet The Geometry ⚡ EX3
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Courtesy of Geely

Geely is hardly a household name outside of China, but the company likes to fly a bit under the radar. It owns Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lynk & Co, and the London Taxi Cab Company. In China, its domestic brand is called Geometry. This week, it introduced the EX3, a 4-meter-long electric SUV that comes with a 37.2 kWh battery, a range of 322 km NEDC, and room for 5.

The big news, though, is the price. In base trim, it sells for 59,700 RMB. Listen up, people: that equates to €7,900 or $9,200 — less than half the price of the Dacia Spring. But is it a real car? Yes, Virginia, it is. It comes with a 70 kW motor with 180 Nm of torque. It also has regenerative braking, a liquid-cooled battery pack, a digital instrument screen, a moderately sized touchscreen, and high-strength steel beams front and rear.

Sharp-eyed readers may notice a certain resemblance between the Geometry EX3 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge. That should come as no surprise, given that both cars come from companies owned by Geely. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

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Courtesy of Geely

Is that it? A decent 5 passenger electric SUV at a bargain price? Yes and no. The low price for a well equipped modern electric car is wonderful news for EV fans. But here’s the part that should cause heartburn in automotive boardrooms around the world. Geely says it is looking to export the car and other Geometry models “in due course.”

That will really set the fox among the chickens, eh? What will the anti-EV crowd complain about when perfectly good electric cars start selling for under $10,000? For those who say no one cares about such entry level cars, we have one thing to mention: the Hyundai Excel — a bare bones car that lit the fuse on Hyundai’s rise to the top tier of automobile makers. The Geometry is a much better car, which means the results could be even more spectacular. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-020821163331.png)

Chinese car companies have just begun marketing their cars in foreign markets, but anyone who knows what happened when Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia trained their sights on US and European sales will know that history could easily repeat itself. 10 years ago, people laughed at Chinese-made cars that folded up like accordions in crash tests. They aren’t laughing any longer.

See several more pictures of the Geometry EX3 on Geely’s global website (http://global.geely.com/media-center/news/geometry-ex3-brings-affordable-evs-to-the-masses/).
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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/09/26/geely-geometry-ex3-electric-suv-priced-below-10000/
Title: 🦉 Better late than never, I guess.
Post by: AGelbert on September 28, 2021, 01:32:45 pm
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September 28, 2021

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Ford Motor Company announced plans on Monday to invest $11.4 billion to accelerate their electric vehicle manufacturing, the single largest investment in the company’s history.

In a joint venture with its main battery cell supplier, South Korean company SK Innovation, the companies plan to build three ⚡ electric vehicle battery plants [along with a plant to produce ⚡ electric pickup trucks.

The factories in Tennessee and Kentucky are expected to start production in 2025 ::). The Tennessee manufacturing campus is designed to be carbon neutral and send no waste to landfills.

The company also plans to invest $525 million  to train technicians on how to service electric vehicles. According to Ford, the move will create 11,000 jobs and enable the company to produce more than a million electric vehicles per year.

Employees at the new plants will have the option to vote on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.

Transportation is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., at 30 percent. Speaking about the trend of auto companies investing in electric vehicle production, Gartner analyst Mike Ramsey told the New York Times, “All these companies are building battery plants because you have to have your own production if you’re going to make ⚡ E.V.s in high volume. The fact they are spending billions of dollars means they’re saying: ‘There’s no turning back. We’re really going to do this.” (CNN, New York Times $, Tennessean, The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/27/22696427/ford-ev-battery-factory-tennessee-kentucky-investment?utm_campaign=Hot%20News&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=164576553&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--YYxP-m9M1jzRzbY5RnPaLD6W3_e-yHD1C6Tf7sV6b711xIwg0b60K-KxWs1awsk-NfRGsURBCKeKr1a-LbBkF_G7tHQ&utm_content=164576553&utm_source=hs_email), Politico Pro $, NBC)
Title: The 😈 New York Times is spreading fear, uncertainty, and doubt about ⚡ electric cars.
Post by: AGelbert on September 29, 2021, 04:18:28 pm
CleanTechnica

September 28, 2021 by Steve Hanley

Why Does The (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-040718162655-14231561.gif&hash=98b427175ee380f6d3c313520cc8668c10f2172a)🦖New York Times Hate ⚡ EVs?

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SNIPPET:
Scary Propaganda (https://media.tenor.com/images/8714e6aa996c682f95c9cfd09d64fdf7/tenor.gif)(https://media.tenor.com/images/f6d166aa141a9ddfccd2d56b56ebdf71/tenor.gif)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418202829.png&hash=a4ec201b97ad269ff59a6a1c0f1c19a04b57803a)

🐍 Seely pours on the scary, scary news about electric cars. “Electric cars need to become more affordable. Battery range needs to increase sharply. Charging stations need to become as commonplace as gas stations. And the time it takes to charge an electric car needs to fall more in line with gassing up a tank.” Yeah, most of us know that.

It has taken 100 years to perfect the internal combustion engine, but the truth is, the EV revolution is proceeding much faster than that. New battery technology is making headlines weekly if not daily, EV charging infrastructure is growing rapidly and the time needed to charge an electric car is getting shorter. Perhaps Seely could learn a thing or two by reading CleanTechnica once in a while.

Instead, he trots out an assortment of EV bashers to spread more fear, uncertainty, and doubt. There is a link to another New York Times article from June of this year by Elaine Glusac describing in detail the gut wrenching dilemma of driving an electric car on Colorado’s back roads through the Rocky Mountains.

Full article: (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418200416.png&hash=15d789b29124aa5a1f1ea397ce630913734b20a4)
https://cleantechnica.com/2021/09/28/why-does-the-new-york-times-hate-evs/

Agelbert COMMENT: Why Does The New York Times Hate EVs? Because they are an integral part of the Propaganda Branch of the 🦖😈 Fossil Fuel CORRUPTED Government.

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Title: If this ⚡ trend in Norway keeps up, there could be virtually no demand for non-electric cars by this time next year.
Post by: AGelbert on October 03, 2021, 01:30:31 pm
October 3, 2021 by Tibi Puiu

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The Norwegian government is one of the most forward-thinking in the world -- at least in terms of its transportation strategy. Norway has set the earliest target in the world for the phaseout of new petrol cars, in 2025. But the market is changing faster still.

In the first 8 months of 2017, petrol and diesel cars accounted for 25% of new car sales. Meanwhile, over the same period in 2021, this accounted for 4.93% and 4.73% respectively (for a comparable number of overall sales). If this trend keeps up, there could be virtually no demand for non-electric cars by this time next year. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-221017161839.png&hash=7d34712243960aa20883775dad728bc2115ed6fe)

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Norway's secret was to offer tax incentives for EVs, but a recent study also found that even without incentives, EV cars are becoming cheaper. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

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But it’s not just cars that have gone ⚡ electric: it’s a network of buses, trains, and trams, plus lots of electric bikes. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709)

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-191017143841.jpeg&hash=21f142befe4ed82f10ef0bdba11c22bbd3051289) Agelbert NOTE: 10 years ago was 2011. At that time, Elon Musk had already produced a successful ⚡ EV Sportscar and had a large factory producing the 2012 Tesla ⚡ Model S. He certainly DID foresee what is happening today, not just in Norway, but in many countries all over the world. That was (and still is), after all, what his ⚡ EV business model is all about (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-020821163331.png). China, despite their having too many coal fired powerplants (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183337.bmp&hash=fd5a6df63c32bd65dda7b6d93e788647ca3829df), is not far behind Norway in a massive transition to ⚡ EV transportation, by the way.

The worldwide transition to ⚡ EV transportation, including ⚡ land AND sea ⚡ vehicles, is what will finally rid us of the 🦖 Hydrocarbon Hellspawn 😈 Fossil Fuelers. They cannot survive without selling their polluting gas guzzler fuels to we-the-people. The sooner they go bankrupt, the BETTER! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185040-1659929.gif&hash=0a9ca0c1f083655b821cbf024422e55e009a6d8d)   
Title: Tesla Before Elon: The Untold Story 🦉
Post by: AGelbert on October 03, 2021, 02:50:20 pm
Tesla Before Elon: The Untold Story🦉

681,745 views Feb 23, 2018

https://youtu.be/kwnZhPSqQjQ

Business Casual 1.03M subscribers

Elon The (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-301014181553.gif&hash=c09667beb656b25086c168adcdaddcba59abf858) Disruptor (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185040-1659929.gif&hash=0a9ca0c1f083655b821cbf024422e55e009a6d8d)| In Depth

157,225 views  Jun 4, 2019

https://youtu.be/iMzMR5ivJc0

Now You Know 271K subscribers

On today's episode of "In Depth" Zac & Jesse talk about Elon Musk and all the industries that he is disrupting!

Agelbert NOTE: Excellent video but there is one error a commenter correctly pointed out (see below).

Also, please note that this video is two years old already. Two Gigafactories have been built since then and a third is on the way. The Tesla Model 3 is now selling like hotcakes. At the time of this video Ford and VW had NOT gotten on the EV bandwagon. Now they have, BIG TIME.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-300919160019-22741031.png) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)

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Gabor Reiter 2 years ago (edited)
The geostationary orbit is NOT further away than the moon. It is about 22.2k miles away. (about one tenth of the distance to the moon).
👍🦉
Title: Tesla Model 2
Post by: AGelbert on October 03, 2021, 05:03:14 pm
Aug 9, 2021 189,853 views

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https://youtu.be/bPzRcG9e2a4

Now You Know 271K subscribers

Timestamps:
Model S Goes up in Price Again - 2:10
Leaf Price Drop - 3:05
Blade Batteries - 5:29
$25,000 Tesla? - 6:36
Chevy Bolt Recall i/color]is Expensive - 10:07
Starman Report - 11:44
Starbase Push - 14:49
FSD Beta Update - 27:47
President Biden Pushes for EVs - 30:56
EAV’s LINCS - 32:26
🦖 Fossil Fuel 😈 Targeted Ads - 34:29 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-300919160019-22721213.gif)
Rent a Hyundai Electric? - 38:24
Hyundai Ioniq 5 - 39:07

Title: Tesla delivered records once again | Ford says “it is show, not tell time”
Post by: AGelbert on October 03, 2021, 05:33:28 pm
Oct 3, 2021 26,021 views

Tesla delivered records once again | Ford says “it is show, not tell time”

https://youtu.be/tp7yWNW_D_E

BestInTESLA 59.7K subscribers

Tesla beat Wall Streets estimate
Tesla is still ramping up in China, and it’s kind of nuts
GM thinks they are a tremendous growth story
The Ford Mach E fails a safety test
We are getting a fuel station, in space
And are you waiting for the truly affordable EV, well you are going to want to watch this news show. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Intro music
01:12 Production is ramping up, and Tesla beat records again
04:50 Ford says “it is show, not tell time”
09:13 Ford Mach E fails a safety test
10:49 The EV market in Europe
14:53 Rivian start production of the R1T
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20:20 We are getting a gas station in Space
21:59 The TESLA SHORTS
27:27 Thanks to Patrons and members
28:07 Let’s end with a bit of fun
29:53 THE END and thanks

THANKS FOR WATCHING
Title: SEVERAL New Electric Vehicle Brands Ready for Market! 🌞
Post by: AGelbert on October 05, 2021, 11:00:20 pm
(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1686487.gif&hash=9c799f9f5ab2dfe2070b755850d7253683a6b1c0) Even Rolls Royce :o(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154) is getting on the ⚡EV Bandwagon(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709)


70,275 views Oct 3, 2021

ELON MUSK Confronts President BIDEN | EV News

https://youtu.be/7hoJPjFtwvg

E for Electric
133K subscribers

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has called out President Joe Biden on the issue of favoring union based electric car automakers, and a few other things. Congressman Welch and Forbes contributor Tom Moloughney will be here to chime in, plus other ⚡ EV news of the week!
Title: “As the price of electric vehicles goes down, choosing electric could become more than a question of sustainability and
Post by: AGelbert on October 09, 2021, 04:22:55 pm
CleanTechnica

October 8, 2021 By Steve Hanley

Volvo Trucks Receives Order For 100 Electric ⚡ Semis

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Volvo Trucks has begun delivering its electric ⚡ semi to Europe’s largest freight hauler.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/10/08/volvo-trucks-receives-order-for-100-electric-semis/

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Mentos
First Mercedes ⚡ electric trucks rolled off the line today too. Mercedes is going electric for their short-haul trucks, and hydrogen for their long-haul trucks.

A ⚡ lot happening in trucking, I am reading more about trucks nowadays than cars, it's a just a bit more exciting atm.

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"The first series-production ⚡ eActros rolled off the production line today at the Future Truck Center of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth"

"Daimler Trucks is focusing on hydrogen-powered fuel-cells for the electrification of its vehicles for flexible and demanding long-haul transport."

Another large market is electric vans.


Amazon put in an order for 1,800 ⚡ electric Mercedes vans.

German auto giant Mercedes-Benz announced its largest order of electric vehicles to date Friday: 1,800 electric delivery vans for retail giant Amazon.

dbp934 > Mentos
Ok but can those H2 powered trucks go through places like:-
- The Mont Blanc Base Tunnel
- The Channel Tunnel
- The Gotthard Tunnel (on a train)
and probably more that don't come to mind at the moment.
If they are prohibited for very good reasons then why bother? 🤔

https://cleantechnica.com/2021/10/08/volvo-trucks-receives-order-for-100-electric-semis/
Title: Tesla Model 3 SR+ — Two Years Of Maintenance Costs (Tires, Locked Trunk, 12V Battery …)
Post by: AGelbert on October 17, 2021, 11:54:28 pm
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Tesla Model 3 SR+ — Two Years Of Maintenance Costs (Tires, Locked Trunk, 12V Battery …)

We’ve had our Tesla Model 3 SR+ for a bit more than 2 years now. I recently had a service visit for a couple of things, but rather than write only about them, I figured it would be useful for people to see our full service history with the car. I’m going to go backward from most recent to least recent, since the recent stuff is more interesting. Here we go….

Opening Trunk :P

A few months ago, I went to open the trunk and it wouldn’t open. After a day of not getting it to open, and needing to get some tennis equipment out of it for my daughters, I realized I might be able to go through the back seat and open it from the inside. Indeed, that worked, since there’s a manual latch in the trunk door. The trunk then worked, so I figured it was just a temporary glitch.

At around the same time, the backup camera didn’t work a few times. But then it came back and worked like normal.

We were going to Europe for a month and a half to spend time with my wife’s family, so I didn’t want to mess with service appointments at the time, and everything seemed to be back to normal.

After we returned, though, within a couple of days, the trunk wouldn’t open again. And the camera acted up a few times just like before. I opened the trunk manually several times, but it wouldn’t start working correctly again, so I knew it needed service. I scheduled a mobile service visit and a few days later the ranger came and checked it out. He hadn’t seen this problem before but talked to a colleague who had seen it a few times in Texas. Here’s what it turned out the issue was:

There’s a wiring harness in the trunk door that carries wires from various things back there to the front (including from the cameras and trunk latch). If a wire or two gets damaged, things stop working. In such a case, the whole harness has to be replaced. Here’s a short video of me just showing that the trunk won’t open trying from either the touchscreen or the trunk itself:

https://youtu.be/wE04oW9fkAs

This is not a mobile service task, and Tesla had to order a part before providing the service. Eventually, though, 3 weeks after I put in the initial service request, I had an appointment at the local Tesla service center and brought the car in for the harness to be replaced. It was all done under warranty, so at no cost to me, aside from the time.

Replacing Tires

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New tires at nearly 17,000 miles and two years of ownership. Photo by Zach Shahan/CleanTechnica.

When the mobile service technician visited to look at the trunk, and also at a previous service visit when he came to replace the 12V battery (see below), he checked the tire treads and some other things and told me the tread level was low and should be replaced soon. Not wanting to bother with taking the car to a separate place for tires, and trusting that Tesla would give me a good deal since Tesla’s aim is to not make a profit on service and to treat customers well, I decided to just go with Tesla’s recommendations and not stress. I have since been told by another Tesla owner to just buy tires through Tire Kingdom and that I paid way too much. Next time I will shop around a bit more and have more faith in local tire shops….

In any case, after two years and fewer than 17,000 miles, I replaced all four tires at a cost of almost $1,700 ($1,671.64 👀 to be exact). Yikes. More than I expected.

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It seems I’m on the worse end of tire wear and tear. I was told that the normal range is between 15,000 and 25,000 miles. I hardly ever drive on the Interstate and I drive quite calmly (see my Safety Score below), so I was surprised to be on the low end of this window. Though, I have been known to enjoy a good blast-off at almost every chance (red light) that I get. I’ll also admit that I’m almost 40 but do still often feel like a kid (when I’m not thinking about my bum knee or growing belly). Perhaps I am having too much fun. I have committed to trying to be a bit more calm at traffic lights. Sort of.

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12V Battery Replacement

As I reported a few months ago, I had to have my 12V battery replaced just after 15,000 miles and nearly two years of ownership. The cost was $0 since it’s included under warranty. You can read more about all of that here (https://cleantechnica.com/2021/06/06/tesla-model-3-service-15000-miles-in/).

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Tesla Model 3 SR+ about to get 12V battery replaced. Photo by Zach Shahan/CleanTechnica.

Tire Rotation

After a few months more than one year of ownership, and 8 months before replacing the tires, I had the tires rotated by Tesla. That came at a cost of $35.00.

Cabin Air Filter Replacements

At the same time as the above-mentioned tire rotation, I had the cabin air filter replaced. The specific description from Tesla on the invoice is “A/C Odor Removal (Using Evaporator Foam Cleaner, Replace Cabin Filters).” The cost was $50.50 for parts and $39.75 for labor, so $90.25 in total.

That was the second time I had the cabin air filter replaced. The first time was a year before, and just a few months after buying the car. We bought the car right around the time Tesla implemented a software update to better lengthen the life of the air filter since in humid climates (like Florida), it was getting stinky too quickly. As a result of all of that, Tesla replace the filter as a complimentary service (no charge).

In Summary

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So, in summary (and going from oldest to newest this time), in two years of ownership and 17,000 miles (actually, two years, two months, and 18,728 miles as I write this), I’ve had the air filter replaced twice ($0 goodwill service the first time, $90.25 the second), the tires rotated once ($35), the 12V battery replaced once ($0 under warranty), and all 4 tires replaced once ($1671.64). That comes to a total cost of $1796.89.

During the various service visits above, I also had them check out a few things that ended up being nothing or unidentifiable matters that went away (truly little things). Additionally, they refilled my windshield wiper fluid during service center visits and I’m yet to buy any myself.

I also spent $0 charging for almost two years of ownership, but a few months ago moved into a home with a garage and have spent some amount of money (I haven’t kept track) charging at home.

The focus of this article was Tesla service visits and costs. For more of a “long-term review,” see the full archives for that (http://) and see this article in particular: “16 Months With Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (Video Summary).” (https://cleantechnica.com/2020/12/20/16-months-with-tesla-model-3-standard-range-plus-video-summary/) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709)

https://cleantechnica.com/2021/10/16/tesla-model-3-sr-two-years-of-maintenance-costs-tires-locked-trunk-12v-battery/

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Title: 🔥🤦‍♂️ This isn’t the first time Gruber Motors has had a fire.
Post by: AGelbert on October 19, 2021, 05:23:18 pm
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October 19, 2021 By Jennifer Sensiba

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Dozens Of Original Tesla Roadsters Lost In Gruber Motors Fire

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Over the weekend, tragedy struck again at Gruber Motors in Arizona. An electrical failure started a fire in their main service building, and managed to ignite a car’s lithium batteries before the fire department could arrive and put the blaze out, making it very difficult to save anything in the building. Sadly, there were at least 25 original Tesla Roadsters in the building, and they were totally destroyed.

https://youtu.be/7SkHJZSH-Yk
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Why Were There So Many Roadsters In One Place?

If you’re unfamiliar with Gruber Motors, you might wonder why there were so many original Tesla Roadsters in one place. The answer is that they’re one of the few facilities that can work on them. Yes, you can still get some limited work done at a Tesla service center, but if a major component fails, you’re in for replacing the entire component (like a battery pack). This can make a relatively minor problem cost tens of thousands of dollars to resolve (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183312.bmp&hash=02dafef2fe739676600fdc9bd56271f0f5ab3723), but Gruber’s team can break down something like a battery pack and repair it for a fraction of what Tesla would charge. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-311017193926.png&hash=135a7bcd2093b679e425bbd2086adb8ddfd2e7b5)

For some components, replacement modules simply don’t exist and haven’t been made for over a decade. In those cases, even Tesla can’t help the owner out. This is where Gruber Motors really shines, as it can repair and refurbish expensive components, making a repair possible at all.

As Teslas age, more and more of them end up at Gruber Motors for repair. You can learn more about the problems owners face with aging electric vehicles and the process of repairing them in this video:

https://youtu.be/GcpPyBYRDcM
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Future EV Shops Need To Learn From This

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/10/19/dozens-of-original-tesla-roadsters-lost-in-gruber-motors-fire/
Title: Hertz CEO: 📢 "Electric ⚡ Vehicles are Now Mainstream❗🍾🌞
Post by: AGelbert on October 26, 2021, 03:39:51 pm
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October 26, 2021

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Hertz will buy 100,000 Tesla Model 3s by the end of next year, the car rental company announced Monday. The major purchase, by the company that filed for bankruptcy last year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, was broadly seen as a significant step toward the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

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Title: It’s not a coincidence that Tesla’s vehicles are the most advanced on the road, ...
Post by: AGelbert on October 28, 2021, 08:41:51 pm
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Oct 28, 2021 By Guest Contributor

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris

Tesla Invests in R&D, Not Advertising, & the Results Speak for Themselves (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-160921144626.png)

Automobiles and advertising are symbiotic industries. The auto industry dropped over 14 billion bucks on ads in the US in 2018, a spend second only to that of the (much more fragmented) retail industry. Automakers advertise in every conceivable medium, from TV to radio to print to billboards to the internet — to say nothing of product placements, dealer support, public relations, press junkets and massive political contributions.
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Tesla Gigafactory Texas Stamping Press

In fact, considering that legacy automakers outsource most of the components of their cars, and in some cases even final assembly, to other companies, it’s not a stretch to say that marketing and advertising are their core functions.

But wait — there is one automaker that spends nothing on traditional advertising (although it does lay out for events and other marketing efforts). And how has this company fared in the marketplace? Well, it has rapidly grown to be the largest automaker in the world by market cap, its vehicles consistently outsell competing models in their segments, and it has one of the strongest brands in the history of marketing, right up there with Harley-Davidson or the Grateful Dead.

So, does this mean that massive advertising expenditures are not necessary for automotive success? Well, it sure looks that way. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-020821163331.png) Does this mean that (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-030817202100.gif&hash=945ff8755d52c0782cfbf4768dea2118b5acb235) automakers have been squandering billions on unproductive activities for the last century? Well, that could be. What else could the companies have been investing their money in all this time, and how much could they have improved their products as a result?

A recent article from Visual Capitalist looks at the per-vehicle amounts spent on advertising and R&D by some of the major automakers, and it makes interesting reading. The data, which come from the companies’ official 10-K filings, cover the 2020 auto market.

Of the five automakers considered, all except Tesla spend substantial amounts on ads — an average of $495 per vehicle sold. All also invest in R&D to improve their products — but none spends anywhere near as much as Tesla does.

For every car it sells, the California trendsetter plows $2,984 back into R&D, which is more than the US Big Three invest combined. It’s 2.5 times as much as Ford, the second-place R&D spender, and almost 4 times as much as Chrysler, the R&D laggard. Interestingly, Chrysler is also the biggest spender on advertising — $664 per vehicle.

It’s not a coincidence that Tesla’s vehicles are the most advanced on the road, and that the legacy brands are widely considered to be at least five years behind Tesla in terms of battery and software technology. Could they close the gap by moving some money from the ad budget to the R&D center?

“The balance of expenditures between R&D and advertising is part of capital allocation, a decision every business needs to make,” writes Visual Capitalist. “Generally speaking, more R&D can improve and advance the quality of your goods or service, relative to your competitors. If executed correctly, it has the potential to lead to greater pricing power.”

In the more enlightened boardrooms, there’s some soul-searching going on these days. Auto execs are calling crisis meetings, and one even asked the industry’s tormentor, Elon Musk, for ideas about how to dig the industry out of the oily hole it finds itself in. Here’s one: try spending less on inane ad campaigns, and more on bringing your products into the 21st century.

https://cleantechnica.com/2021/10/28/tesla-invests-in-rd-not-advertising-the-results-speak-for-themselves/

Agelbert COMMENT: The problem with the advertizing MO in the USA at this time is that they lie consistently. Their norm is presenting products in a false, overly positive light, without telling it like it objectively IS (i.e.  with real world pros and cons). It used to be against the law to deliberately mislead the public with happy talk mendacity. But, like with most other common sense laws and regulations that kept corporate crooks from running roughshod over we-the-consumers, our government now just looks the other way. 👎😠

Tesla was right 👍 to not advertize. Word of mouth works well for them. In fact, not advertising actually makes people have a higher opinion of Tesla ⚡ vehicles simply because, as anyone that doesn't live in a cave without internet knows, companies with shoddy, inferior products advertize heavily to sucker the rubes.

I would not doubt that the 🐍 executives high up in the advertising con game have always taken a very dim view of Tesla's lack of advertising. I am quite sure that the 🦖Hydrocarbon Hellspawn, great friends with these bold faced liar ad execs, together with the "big three" 👿 automakers (soon to be the big three losers 🤠), have been involved, for at least a decade, in a CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY to push 😈 FUD hit pieces against Tesla EVs disguised as "news". This blatant Mens rea, with funding mostly from big oil, but also from the automakers in the USA, has been going on ever since Tesla showed they could manufacture and market Electric ⚡ Vehicles super susccessfully.

It seems that the blindfold on "Lady Justice", rather than ensuring Ubi jus ibi remedium, actually prevents her from seeing Big Oil's crooked thumb on the scales of "justice". 👎😠

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If you don't think Big Oil can flaunt justice through blatant corruption of our judiciary, perhaps you need a reality check (see below):


October 28, 2021

Yesterday, human rights lawyer Steven Donziger was sent to federal prison for six months for fighting Chevron – and winning. Yet despite this, yesterday was also a nightmare for Chevron and a victory for environmental justice.

For years, Chevron sought to destroy the life of its nemesis who helped win the over $9.5 billion judgement against the company for polluting the Ecuadorian Amazon. Instead, it has inadvertently handed the movement its biggest victory since the verdict against Chevron was upheld by Ecuador’s supreme court in 2013.

Yesterday, I stood outside the U.S. Capitol alongside Representatives Chuy Garcia, Rashida Tlaib, and Jim McGovern and we all shared the same message: there is a reckoning coming, and Chevron will be held accountable for its crimes. Today, the House Oversight Committee heard testimony from oil company CEOs – including a smirking Michael Wirth of Chevron – as well as the American Petroleum Institute on their deadly climate change disinformation campaigns.

Meanwhile, Steven Donziger sits in prison as a warning that those who challenge corporate power in the U.S. are at risk for their work, and those who are particularly successful will be targeted, criminalized, and jailed. 😠
https://amazonwatch.org/news/2021/1028-as-donziger-is-jailed-for-fighting-chevron-congress-calls-for-his-release

Oct 28, 2021

📢 "Write the Check, Mike!" - Rep. Rashida Tlaib 🗽 to Chevron CEO 🦖 Mike Wirth.
https://youtu.be/r7PS_kIhuWs
Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on October 29, 2021, 07:47:02 pm
CleanTechnica

October 28, 2021 By Jennifer Sensiba

Check Out A Map Of The EV Universe

SNIPPET:

Recently I came across something really cool: a growing map of the EV industry. It shows the relationships between different manufacturers, suppliers, and everyone else who’s a player in building EVs. It’s called the Map of the EV Universe, and it’s definitely worth checking out — and even contributing to.

When I first opened it, I just looked at it and zoomed around, and just doing that, it’s a good educational experience. However, with just a few minutes of learning, there’s a whole lot more information you can visually get from it. Let’s start with the map itself:

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/10/28/check-out-a-map-of-the-ev-universe/
Title: XPeng Deliveries Grow 233% In September
Post by: AGelbert on November 02, 2021, 01:38:57 pm
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November 2, 2021 By Zachary Shahan

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SNIPPET:

If you’re following the EV revolution in China — and, increasingly, growing out of China — XPeng is one of the big names. While one EV startup after another has crashed on the runway or quickly crashed into a tree after getting airborne, there are two or three companies that have had a clean and inspiring launch. One of those is certainly XPeng, and the company’s latest sales figures are a testament to its intelligent management and high consumer demand yet again.

The company delivered 10,138 smart electric vehicles in October. Extrapolating out to one year, that would be 121,656 ⚡ EV deliveries a year (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-301021140910.gif) — not too bad for a company that delivered its first vehicles about 4 years ago. An annual capacity increase from 0 to 100,000+ in 4 years is (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163125-1675148.gif&hash=9c86def73b00b8bdf0d15e54066b597c932df0c3) astounding. Furthermore, just looking at that 10,138 total, that’s a 233% increase over October 2020.

In the first 10 months of the 2021, 66,542 XPeng vehicles were delivered. As if the October result wasn’t good enough, that’s a 289% increase year over year!

Incidentally, at the same time that XPeng is comfortably cruising above an annual production rate of more than 100,000 vehicle deliveries, it surpassed 100,000 cumulative deliveries to customers.

The XPeng P7 has risen to becoming the 19th best selling plugin vehicle in the world in the first 3 quarters of the year, and 13th in September. Among full-electric vehicles, it was 16th and 11th, respectively.

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2020/08/Xpeng-P7-fleet-testing-1536x1024.jpg)
XPeng ⚡ P7 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185038-16442135.gif&hash=52927992b43007fa5c5eb6ffcb453ae29948c356)

Meanwhile, the lower-cost, more-mass-market P5 has hardly landed. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714191404.bmp&hash=007a2c20b76f970316a559a6e27cfd70c11f5998)


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XPeng ⚡ P5 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-020818221610-1607296.jpeg&hash=372bed297059a182447c4cb001615d5e8346adcc)

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/11/01/xpeng-deliveries-grow-233-in-september/

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The sub 20k Electric Cars are coming! XPENG ⚡ P5
https://youtu.be/mspqm8E9nGc

Elliot takes the hotly anticipated Xpeng P5 on a road trip to the Great Wall of China to find out if this new electric super saloon could be the best value EV on the market.

Sitting somewhere between Xpeng's G7 smart SUV and their luxurious P7, the P5 is a capable, comfortable and, most importantly, affordable electric car making it accessible to the masses. Whilst the design is more generic and lacks the finesse of the P7, this car is packed full of impressive technology that you wouldn't expect for such a bargain price.

The P5 also offers some unusual, fun features including the ability to make the entire car into a bed  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418194321.png&hash=8173da4a30c1a38649fa5c27606f4df81f102148) and watch films on a projector screen, oh and a built in fridge! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185441.png&hash=26743778f1a536d8268441c8736c8a6b4cec217b) If this car comes to Europe, and we hope it will, it has the potential to completely transform the EV market. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)
Title: Battery ⚡ Electric Vehicles (BEVs) Available in the US
Post by: AGelbert on November 02, 2021, 04:01:39 pm
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Battery ⚡ Electric Vehicles (BEVs) Available in the US (As of January 9, 2021)

As of January 9, 2021 there are 19 battery-electric vehicle models available in the US and 26 total including model variants. Tesla (4), Hyundai (2), and Audi (2) are the only manufacturers with more than one BEV available. Nissan and Tesla have multiple battery pack options for the LEAF and Model S, X, 3, and Y.

(Note: BEVs not included: The Fiat 500e, and VW eGolf.)

See 👉 Make/Model, Range, MSRP, Cost/Mile, Battery (kWh), $/kWh, Miles/kWh Table: (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418200416.png&hash=15d789b29124aa5a1f1ea397ce630913734b20a4)
https://evadoption.com/ev-models/bev-models-currently-available-in-the-us/
Title: Electric School ⚡ Buses in Vermont!
Post by: AGelbert on November 03, 2021, 02:53:53 pm
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Nov 2, 2021 By Shaun Robinson

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An ⚡ electric school bus parked at Bellows Free Academy Fairfax on Oct. 28, 2021. The bus is part of a statewide pilot program. Photo courtesy of Vermont Energy Investment Corp.

SNIPPET:

The Vermont Energy Investment Corp. plans to spend a year tracking emission savings from the program and monitoring the buses’ performance, Wallace-Brodeur said.

Barry Russell, transportation supervisor for the Champlain Valley School District, said students have been enjoying the quieter ride on the new Lion Electric Co. buses.

The buses have 100-mile battery packs, he said, but they can’t travel 100 miles between charges because of variables along the routes, such as hills.

Cold weather also shortens the battery range.

“As a pilot program, that’s what we’re trying to figure out, is how far they’ll go in the wintertime,” Russell said. “And how much you lose because of the cold.”

One of the buses is running routes that total about 90 miles a day, and the other runs about 50 miles daily. The former is set up to “push the limit,” he said, noting its driver must recharge during the day to complete his routes.

Russell said the biggest challenge with electric buses is not the vehicles themselves, but having the infrastructure to charge them.

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https://vtdigger.org/2021/11/02/electric-school-buses-roll-out-in-pilot-project-in-three-vermont-districts/
Title: The 2-wheel Tesla you hadn't heard of at Niu, the company that's making a million EVs a year
Post by: AGelbert on November 03, 2021, 06:18:12 pm
The ⚡ 2-wheel Tesla you hadn't heard of | BTS at the company that's making a million EVs a year (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163125-1675148.gif&hash=9c86def73b00b8bdf0d15e54066b597c932df0c3)         (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-020821163331.png)

https://youtu.be/n50tPjzJxXA

94,422 views Oct 19, 2021

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Niu is the world’s leading electric scooter company making almost 1 million electric scooters each year. Elliot travelled to Changzhou in China to go behind the scenes at the Niu factory to see how they produce 4,000 scooters per day for China and also a large, growing export market.

This busy factory produces Niu's three different models and, although the GTS-Pro moped is their most popular, they are working on an electric motorbike, an electric mountain bike and even a 3-wheeled scooter taxi! 

Elliot explores each area of this simple, fast and efficient factory, following the rapid process from raw frame to finished product. He also takes the NIU Aero bike for a spin and is the first person outside of the company to try their prototype RQi Pro prototype motorbike.

Watch Andy Torbet's review of the Niu GTS Pro -
https://youtu.be/CtnOTWWpCLI

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:54 1 million a year
2:34 Quality testing lab
4:30 Factory floor
6:53 Current & future models
8:46 Scooter transport
9:30 Coming together
10:13 NIU Aero
14:05 End of the line
14:48 NIU RQi Pro
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Title: Is the Carver ⚡ EV the future of city transport?
Post by: AGelbert on November 03, 2021, 08:28:30 pm
(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-020821163331.png) The future of city transport?  A LEANING 3-wheeled microcar | Carver ⚡ EV first drive (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-301021140910.gif)

https://youtu.be/7p5Uym-YdAc

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Is it a car? Is it a motorbike? Is it a scooter? Whatever it is - we like it, a lot! This 3-wheeled fully electric Carver microcar is clever, comfortable and, most of all, amazingly good fun. The narrow design, with a lean ability that's out of this world (up to 40 degrees of lean) make this the perfect emission free city vehicle. Could this be the future of urban travel? One things for sure, it will certainly put a smile on your face. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)
Title: Wide Variety Of Electric Vehicles On The Market Today
Post by: AGelbert on November 05, 2021, 05:53:41 pm
CleanTechnica

November 4, 2021 By Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler

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Ellen, the world’s largest all-electric ferry, in Denmark on August 29, 2019. Image courtesy of European Commission

Electric ⚡ Everything 🌞  — Wide Variety Of Electric Vehicles On The Market Today

SNIPPETS:

From the smallest skateboard-like device to huge ferry boats in Denmark, and everything in between on land, water, and in the air, today is about going ⚡ electric. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-160921144626.png) ... ...

When Tesla started delivering the Model S in June of 2012, the electric vehicle revolution began. Tesla proved that you could make a very attractive high-performance electric car that had sufficient range at a price buyers were willing to pay, and it soon developed a network of Superchargers that made long-distance travel practical in the US.

By 2020, a massive $246.7 billion ⚡ EV market (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1686487.gif&hash=9c799f9f5ab2dfe2070b755850d7253683a6b1c0) had developed. By 2021, Tesla was delivering EVs at a rate of a million a year, 100,000 vehicles were ordered by Hertz in October, Tesla’s market cap reached a trillion dollars, surpassed only by a few companies, like Apple and Google. Also, in Norway, over 90% of vehicle sales are now sales of plugin vehicles, 70% pure electrics. The rest of the world will soon follow. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-1689625.gif&hash=31d44a761d963df1354e5ef55b63387c72033709)

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/11/04/electric-everything-wide-variety-of-electric-vehicles-on-the-market-today/
Title: We must STOP the crud from billions of vehicle tailpipes if we want a human habitable planet.
Post by: AGelbert on November 10, 2021, 06:51:46 pm
CleanTechnica

November 8, 2021 By Steve Hanley

⚡EVs Great & Small: Electric Buses For LA, Citroen Amis For A Greek Island

From LA to the Mediterranean, electric vehicles are the new normal. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-020821163331.png)


SNIPPETS:

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2021/11/electric-bus-2000x800-1-1536x614.jpg)
Electric Bus

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is installing a 1.5 megawatt rooftop solar system and a 4.5 megawatt-hour battery storage component to power one of the largest EV charging facilities in the US for commercial vehicles. “Los Angeles is on track to achieve a zero emission future and our investments in clean transportation systems are driving that progress,” says Mayor Eric Garcetti. “The more electric vehicles we put on our streets today, the more we can lower emissions to ensure a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow.”

According to Solar Power World, the project will benefit from a $6 million grant from the California Energy Commission. The solar and storage microgrid will power five Proterra 1.5-MW fleet chargers that will supply 104 remote EV charging stations. LA currently has 100 electric buses in its fleet and plans to become fully electric by 2028. LADOT selected Proterra and Apparent to install the EV-charging microgrid at the agency’s Washington Bus Yard. When complete, it will have a maximum charging capability of 7.5 MW. ... ...

Sustainability On A Greek Island

A half a world away, Citroen is teaming up with Syngelidis Group, French utility company Vinci, and Akuo Greece to bring zero emissions driving to the island of Chalki. It is donating 6 EVs — two Amis, two ë-C4s, one ë-Spacetourer, and one ë-Dispatch.

(https://cleantechnica.com/files/2021/11/Citroen-Amis-on-Chalki-800x506.jpeg)
Citroen Amis

“We are really glad to collaborate with the Island of Chalki on this exceptional project. This collaboration is completely in keeping with the spirit of Citroen, an innovative and daring brand, closely connected with people in their daily lives and their mobility. We are committed to making electrification available to everyone and we believe that this is a source of progress within the society says Vincent Cobée, CEO of Citroen, in a press release.

“We are very proud to contribute to the transformation of Chalki into an island which will be autonomous, smart, and sustainable. This project will change the lives of a few for now but this is just the beginning. By helping Chalki to become a green economy focussed on sustainability, Citroën is paving the way for the future and is showing that electrification is the way forward,” adds Cobée.

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Citroen ë-C4
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Citroen ë-Spacetourer
Citroen ë-Dispatch
... ...

The Takeaway


Whether it’s a mammoth commercial charging installation in Los Angeles or a fleet of 6 electric cars on a tiny Greek island, the EV revolution is touching lives all around the world. We have to stop the flow of crud from the tailpipes (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-251218182644-20721480.png&hash=66b36df7535cbdde8a9145380bcbd748e593babe) of billions of vehicles (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-251218182921-2093939.jpeg&hash=fad386bcd49e7b502742410cefc5386f2d94c6f9) if we are to have any hope of keeping the Earth habitable for human beings.

Transportation is only one part of anthropogenic climate change, but it is something that ordinary people have some control over. The idea that we could drive on ⚡ electrons instead of molecules was novel a decade ago. Today it is an accepted part of daily living no matter where you are in the world. Just imagine where we will be a decade from now! (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-221017161839.png&hash=7d34712243960aa20883775dad728bc2115ed6fe)

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/11/08/evs-great-small-electric-buses-for-la-citroen-amis-for-a-greek-island/


Title: 2021 Best Electric ⚡ Lawn Mowers & Lawn ⚡ Maintenance Tools
Post by: AGelbert on November 11, 2021, 05:05:01 pm
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Oct. 30, 2021 REVIEW By Christian Yonkers

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(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-301021140910.gif) Best Electric Lawn Mowers & Lawn Maintenance Tools (2021)

Here's what you need to know about making the switch to an electric mower.


SNIPPET:

Little decisions add up to massive consequences. Lawn equipment may seem like a drop in the bucket compared to cars, planes and trains, but opting for an electric lawn mower has a surprising effect on the climate.

Using a gas-powered leaf blower for an hour emits as much smog-forming gas (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-251218182644-20721480.png&hash=66b36df7535cbdde8a9145380bcbd748e593babe)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-200714183337.bmp&hash=fd5a6df63c32bd65dda7b6d93e788647ca3829df) as a drive from Los Angeles to Denver. Every year, Americans consume almost 3 billion gallons of gas on lawn and garden equipment — the equivalent energy use of over 3 million homes.

In the state of California, there are 14.4 million small, off-road engines (primarily used in lawn maintenance), leading California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill making California the first state in the country to phase out gasoline lawn equipment. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-160921144626.png)


California's recent ban is emblematic of a larger movement of electric lawn equipment silently sweeping the country. If you're electro-curious and want to know the best electric lawn mower and lawn maintenance tools, read on.

Best Electric ⚡ Mowers and Maintenance ⚡ Tools
֍ Best Overall: Greenworks 48V Brushless Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower (https://www.amazon.com/Greenworks-Brushless-Cordless-Self-Propelled-Batteries/dp/B08XJWMYR5?linkCode=ll1&tag=ecowatch-20&linkId=9d7b5e947cc23adba3db7771b434c7de&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1)
֍ Best Push Mower: Greenworks 40V Push Lawn Mower (https://www.amazon.com/GreenWorks-25322-Mower-Battery-Included/dp/B00BBQVL5U?linkCode=ll1&tag=ecowatch-20&linkId=0acb42ac7937b52f6ab45af33a6c0630&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1) 👍🤠
֍ Best Grass Catcher: Sun Joe Mulching Walk-Behind Lawn Mower (https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Joe-24V-X2-17LM-Mulching-Catcher/dp/B083R5V8Z2?&linkCode=ll1&tag=ecowatch-20&linkId=f3ab7ad8a715f69a0d36fbbe2c84f02d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
֍ Best Robotic Lawn Mower: Husqvarna Automower Robotic Lawn Mower (https://www.amazon.com/Husqvarna-Automower-115H-Robotic-Mower/dp/B07PGBSGXQ?linkCode=ll1&tag=ecowatch-20&linkId=848dc765e4de4d46a170422f6b78a991&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1)
֍ Best Hedge Trimmer: Black and Decker Electric Hedge Trimmer (https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-BEHT150-Hedge-Trimmer/dp/B00GLI10C2?&linkCode=ll1&tag=ecowatch-20&linkId=d69b8551d827a0a2a6308fba20cac265&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
֍ Best String Trimmer/Edger: Ryobi One+ String Trimmer/Edger and Blower Combo Kit (http://)

Each product featured here has been independently selected by the writer. Learn more about our review methodology here (https://www.ecowatch.com/methodology-2652574250.html). If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn a commission.

Benefits of Electric ⚡ Lawn Mowers

Electric lawn mowers can be more expensive than the average gas mower, but don't get mowed down by the price tag. The benefits of electric lawn mowers are astounding, and they can pay for themselves in gas and maintenance savings within a few years.

Here are a few of the major benefits of switching to more eco-friendly lawn care tools:

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https://www.ecowatch.com/electric-lawn-mower-2655421672.html
Title: 💫 Exciting new ⚡ tech breakthrough. 🍾😊
Post by: AGelbert on November 14, 2021, 02:28:35 pm
Nov 14, 2021 20,814 views

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Wireless charging is something that many of us have become used to for things like phones and electric toothbrushes. But it hasn't yet broken through into the world of electric vehicles, mainly because of the difficulty in sending power wirelessly over larger distances. That's all set to change now though, with the launch of the world's first fully electric wirelessly chargeable car, and several competing technologies aiming to gain global supremacy in electrifying our urban roads.

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Agelbert COMMENT:
I wonder why they don't try charging wirelessly from the side of a vehicle, rather tnan from beneath. While it is true that side charging would not work for moving vehicles, the charging mechanism might require less protection from the elements (i.e. cheaper to manufacture), and be easier to access for maintenance or repair, if it is positioned on the side of a vehicle, rather than being embedded in the floor of a garage. Maintenance on the charger might be less of a chore and grid access for grid power demand balancing would be available while the car is parked. After all, vehicles spend most of their time parked somewhere.
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Title: Meet Europe's Cheapest Electric Car - ⚡ DACIA SPRING 🌞
Post by: AGelbert on November 20, 2021, 01:06:23 pm
Nov 18, 2021 129,289 views

Meet Europe's Cheapest Electric Car - DACIA SPRING | Fully ⚡ Charged

https://youtu.be/3vZWMcINhlw

Fully Charged Show 844K subscribers

The ⚡ Dacia Spring(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-010519192158-2200927.gif&hash=d5d1983efedb9397ab314660c43aaa179c1e9f26) is decisively Europe’s cheapest 👍 car, and one we’ve been trying to get our hands on for a very long time. And, at long last, we were able to spend some time with one in Paris for a proper road test to finally get answers to the burning questions we’ve had for some time: Is it any good? Could we see it doing well in the UK? And was trying to film a car review while negotiating Parisian traffic a terrible idea? Check out the video to find out!

Read Jack's blog about his Parisian love affair with the Dacia Spring: (https://fullycharged.show/blog/french-fancy-a-parisian-love-affair-with-europes-cheapest-electric-car/) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818184310-1635923.gif&hash=5e2530db4748ed6c7163e1d478fdfa3cd1108668)


Title: The bill is now off to the Senate where we can expect the possibility of many changes to the current proposed legislatio
Post by: AGelbert on November 30, 2021, 05:54:21 pm
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November 26, 2021

Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

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To try and understand and document all of the key proposed revisions, I combed through the Rules Committee text of H.R. 5376: BUILD BACK BETTER ACT from November 3, 2021 (which as far as I know is the version of the BBBA text that the House voted on and passed).

Below is a summary table (download a PDF version (https://evadoption.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11.3.21-Proposed-Changes-House-Dems-to-IRC-30D-table-V4-11.24.21.pdf)) of the proposed changes to the EV tax credit for new 4-wheeled electric vehicles. There are separate provisions for 2 & 3-wheeled EVs, electric bikes, and used 4-wheeled EVs — of which this article will not cover.

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Title: My Visit To Aptera Showed Me It Is Definitely On The Right Track
Post by: AGelbert on December 01, 2021, 07:34:49 pm
CleanTechnica

The ⚡ car’s odd shape and small frontal area are great for achieving maximum efficiency, but it also plays a trick on our brains. In person, the ⚡ Aptera is really not that small.


By Jennifer Sensiba on Nov 30, 2021 01:10 pm

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My Visit To Aptera Showed Me It Is Definitely On The Right Track (https://cleantechnica.com/2021/11/30/my-visit-to-aptera-showed-me-it-is-definitely-on-the-right-track/) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818184310-1635923.gif&hash=5e2530db4748ed6c7163e1d478fdfa3cd1108668)

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My Visit To Aptera Showed Me It Is Definitely On The Right Track (Part 2) (https://cleantechnica.com/2021/11/30/my-visit-to-aptera-showed-me-it-is-definitely-on-the-right-track-part-2/)

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My Visit To Aptera Showed Me It Is Definitely On The Right Track (Part 3) (https://cleantechnica.com/2021/11/30/my-visit-to-aptera-showed-me-it-is-definitely-on-the-right-track-part-3/)

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Title: Tesla Opens Its First Store In Puerto Rico 🌞
Post by: AGelbert on December 04, 2021, 07:12:26 pm
CleanTechnica

 December 2, 2021 By Johnna Crider

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Tesla Motors Puerto Rico shared on Facebook that this will give customers a chance to get to know Tesla’s vehicles, since there are still residents who don’t know what a Tesla is. When they are in the Plaza, they will discover Tesla and the consultants will educate potential buyers on how to go online and buy their car.

“It’s like a store you walk into and no salesperson is going to harass you,” the President of the Tesla Owners Club of Puerto Rico, Javier Rodríguez, told El Nuevo Día.

He also spoke about the new units being delivered to the Tesla service center on Calle Calaf in Hato Rey. “Right now they are taking (the cars). You have to wait between two, four, five, or six months, depending on the model. If you go to the Tesla page, there they tell you how long it will be available.”

The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) noted that there are around 918 active Tesla vehicles in Puerto Rico.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/12/03/tesla-opens-its-first-store-in-puerto-rico/

Agelbert COMMENT:
Considering the huge amount of gasoline that is now imported every single year to Puerto Rico, which is sold at a Hydrocarbon Hellspawn price gouging premium to the "captive" market islanders, it is gratifying to hear that Tesla is now there to save the smart Puerto Ricans a LOT of money on "fuel".

I imagine the gas station owners, along with all the other Hydrocarbon Hellspawn presently corrupting the government of Puerto Rico, will now try to make things as difficult as possible for those who want to free Puerto Rico from the pollution and price gouging hydrocarbon fuels CURSE by going ALL OUT to buy EVs and "fuel" them with energy harvested frrom the powerful tropical sun.
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Title: Hyundai ⚡ Ioniq 5, Kia ⚡ EV6 top 300 miles of EPA range
Post by: AGelbert on December 07, 2021, 01:22:48 pm
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DECEMBER 7, 2021 By Halvorson

Hyundai ⚡ Ioniq 5, Kia ⚡ EV6 top 300 miles of EPA range, beat all rivals but ⚡ Model Y in efficiency (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818184310-1635923.gif&hash=5e2530db4748ed6c7163e1d478fdfa3cd1108668)

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are the first two models to be built on Hyundai’s global ⚡ E-GMP platform dedicated to electric vehicles.

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Ioniq 5 - range and efficiency - Fueleconomy.gov

At least in theory, that means these new models aren’t bound to some of the drawbacks that can hinder design, packaging, and sometimes efficiency for models adapted from internal combustion platforms. They've both also boasted of the capability for DC fast-charging from 10% to 80% in as little as 18 minutes. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-080515182559.png&hash=d4dfa952fa0f817bf30a8059a4c88d6fb05ee1bf)

With ratings released on Monday, the Ioniq 5 and EV6 just got their first, early indication on where they’ll stand on that efficiency point—and specifically, on range.

The good news is that in both cases, in their longest-legged rear-wheel-drive long-range versions, the Ioniq 5 and EV6 both top 300 miles of range.

The quirky 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 earns an EPA range rating of 303 miles in that combination, while shifting to the dual-motor version and all-wheel drive drops the range rating to 256 miles.

So far, Hyundai has only said that it will offer the Ioniq 5’s largest pack, at 77.4 kwh. But with a smaller 58-kwh battery and rear-wheel drive, the Ioniq 5 earns a very respectable 220 miles.

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Kia EV6 - range and efficiency - Fueleconomy.gov

The 2022 Kia EV6, which looks a bit more conventionally aerodynamic, does slightly better. It earns an EPA-rated 310 miles of range in its rear-wheel-drive long-range form, with the same 77.4-kwh battery pack. In all-wheel-drive long-range form, it’s rated at 274 miles. With the smaller 58-kwh battery, in single-motor form, it goes 232 miles.

Efficiency for the EV6 models rates at 105 MPGe (3.1 miles per kwh) for the all-wheel-drive model and 117 MPGe (3.4 mi/kwh) for both single-motor models. As for the Ioniq 5, it ranges from 98 MPGe (2.9 mi/kwh) for the big-battery, dual-motor model up to 114 MPGe (3.3 mi/kwh) for the big-battery, single-motor version. Note that the range is calculated with a different method than the efficiency.

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2022 Kia EV6

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

First deliveries of the Ioniq 5 are due by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the EV6 isn’t arriving until early next year. While it’s unusual to see an entire model line show up in the EPA ratings potentially months before they’re reaching dealerships, the paperwork for it might have been submitted at the same time as that for the Ioniq 5, as the parent company of Hyundai and Kia has done at various times before when there’s a high level of carryover between models.

We’re eager to check in on what gives at least one version of the Ioniq 5 that 300-mile-topping range while the rest of the lineup is quite a bit lower. With seat time in the near future—the Hyundai especially—we’ll bring you more soon.

HIGH-RES GALLERY: Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 - Hyundai E-Pit fast-charging (https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1134376_hyundai-ioniq-5-kia-ev6-top-300-miles-epa-range-efficiency#)

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1134376_hyundai-ioniq-5-kia-ev6-top-300-miles-epa-range-efficiency
Title: Are Touchscreens Making Driving More Dangerous? YES!!!
Post by: AGelbert on December 12, 2021, 06:08:03 pm
CleanTechnica

December 11, 2021 By Steve Hanley

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Mercedes EQS Hyperscreen. Courtesy of Mercedes Benz

Tesla Video Games, Mercedes TV — Are Touchscreens Making Driving More Dangerous?


Should touchscreens in cars offer entertainment options while driving? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-070921161911.gif) Some think doing so makes cars more dangerous, not less.


SNIPPET:

A warning does appear on the touchscreen before the game starts that says, “Solitaire is a game for everyone, but playing while the car is in motion is only for passengers.” A button asks for confirmation that the player is a passenger, but the driver can play simply by touching that button. NHTSA has issued guidelines telling automakers that any in-vehicle entertainment devices should be designed so the driver cannot use them “to perform inherently distracting secondary tasks while driving.”

Four years ago, after investigating a fatal Autopilot crash, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended Tesla add an infrared camera to improve driver monitoring, but the company has not done so. “It’s incredibly frustrating,” says Jennifer Homendy, chair of the NTSB. “We’re trying to warn the public and tell Tesla, ‘Hey, you need to put some safeguards in.’ But they haven’t.” In light of Tesla’s constant insistence that it is doing everything possible to make its cars as safe as possible, it’s behavior in the real world calls into question whether this is all about Elon Musk being pig headed. It certainly seems that way to outsiders.

Driver Inattention Is ☠️ Deadly

Driver inattention is officially cited as the cause of about 10 percent of traffic deaths, say Steve Kiefer, a senior General Motors executive who is also the head of a foundation dedicated to combating distracted driving. He and other safety experts believe the actual figure is much higher because crash investigations often overlook distraction while naming other causes such as reckless driving. “I think the number’s closer to 50 percent,” Mr. Kiefer said. The Kiefer Foundation is dedicated to his son, Mitchel, who was killed in 2016 when a distracted driver rear-ended his car on a highway in Michigan.

Preventing such inattentive driving is one of the primary reasons why semi-autonomous automatic driver assistance systems (ADAS) are appearing on more and more cars. Writing for Autoblog, Byron Hurd says, “Advanced driver-assistance systems ostensibly give us fewer things to actively monitor, effectively freeing up our attention. But for what?

“Human behavior is the weakest link in automotive safety,” he writes. “Yet automakers are training their semi-autonomous systems to behave more [like human drivers]. We’re told one line but sold another. It seems weird that effort is being put into making cars drive more like they’re being controlled by humans if humans are the weak link to begin with.” Then he gets down to the meat of his argument:

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/12/11/tesla-video-games-mercedes-tv-are-touchscreens-making-driving-more-dangerous/

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I have been worried this was comming from the first time I saw a car that replaced the instrument cluster with a flat screen. I figured it was only a matter of time before someone used that screen for an entertainment system. When screens where first introduced to cars they where only allowed in the back seats out of the view of the drivers.
Distracted driving is every bit as deadly as drunk driving. A screen in view of the driver shouldn't be allowed to display anything not directly related to the task of driving the car period. Navigation and vehicle status. The drive can only be distracted by games movies and the likes.

Agelbert COMMENT:
(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185037-16412296.gif&hash=c8a4038d309a0f49ca4a7a464f30f9a340049cac) Excellent article! It was high time somebody talked about this.

The issue here is how a person in charge of driving a vehicle should divide his attention. It is clear to anyone with a lick of sense that paying enough attention to what the vehicle is headed towards is sine qua non to avoiding a tragic accident.

As a former commercial pilot, I remember the importance of NOT fixating on a single instrument when "on the gages" (i.e. in the zero visibility weather soup). When pilots trained for this, we had to develop the skill of doing a proper crosscheck. A proper crosscheck forces your brain to update the overall picture of the power settings, pitch attitude, bank angle, heading and engine instruments. Of course the artificial horizon temps you to just look at that, which can lead to problems from not monitoring fuel flow or engine oil pressure and temperature.

On top of all this, pilots are quite used to using an autopilot, something Tesla drivers now are increasingly relying on. Pilots were NOT supposed to stop their crosscheck just because the autopilot was on.

Now some reading this may think this autopilot business is irrelevant to touchscreen distractions. No, it isn't. It all goes back to the crosscheck.

A Tesla driver MUST cultivate the habit of a proper crosscheck, regardless of how "boring and repetitious" it may seem.

A crosscheck is the habit of willing your eyes to MOVE 👀, every two or three seconds at most after viewing the previous position, from there to there to there to there and back to the first "there", over and over again as long as you are in the driver's seat of your car.

THAT HABIT will keep you out of accidents caused by touchscreen distractions and/or overreliance on the "autopilot".

THAT HABIT forces your brain to update the overall picture of everything you need to know to react quickly and decisively if, or when, the situation warrants it.

If you a "have to" look away from the road to a touchscreen for more than 3 seconds, for ANY reason, including tuning another station or looking up some stat on your energy use (If you value your life and that of the passengers, FORGET viewing someone or something on your cellphone or playing some stupid video game), you need to GET OFF THE ROAD and STOP, PERIOD. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418202709.png&hash=7503265ec59e4c28d735afb762bc39f4674bd838)



Title: The U.S. looks to accelerate EV adoption, ...
Post by: AGelbert on December 15, 2021, 04:34:29 pm
December 15, 2021

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The U.S. looks to accelerate ⚡ EV adoption, Europe looks to renewables amid the energy crunch, and low-carbon investing is booming worldwide.

SUMMARY:

Advocates urge investment in EV charging for communities of color. The Biden administration aims to electrify the federal fleet, reduce federal building emissions, and accelerate installation of 500,000 EV charging stations. Nebraska becomes the first red state to commit to net-zero electricity by 2050. NYC is set to ban gas hookups in new buildings. 2021 marked a record year for climate-friendly investment. Clean energy deals are booming in Europe amid the ongoing energy crunch.

Communities of color are at risk of being left behind in the transition to electric cars.

“Our proximity to the negative effects of fossil fuel production, to the interstate highway, puts us at risk,” said Billy Davis, head of the electric jitney startup JitneyEV. “When you have charging deserts, this is where the investment has to occur, because this is where the problem is most egregious — lung disease and asthma and so forth. There is such a thing as environmental racism, so there has to be a reckoning.”
Title: NYPD wants Tesla police cars = IT IS OVER for POLLUTING 🦕 GAS GUZZLERS. 😁
Post by: AGelbert on December 17, 2021, 04:22:18 pm
CleanTechnica

December 17, 2021 by By Johnna Crider

NYPD Considers $12.3 Million Deal For ~250 Tesla Cars (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-160921144626.png)

SNIPPETS:

It makes sense that the City of New York would ⚡ electrify the fleet of the NYPD, saving money, cutting emissions, and improving its fleet in the process.

Eva Fox of Tesmanian noted (https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/250-tesla-model-3-may-become-part-of-the-new-york-police-fleet) that the big Tesla purchase could come as part of the $75 million cleantech investment package announced a few months ago by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, the NYC Department of City Wide Administrative Services (DCAS), and the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Sustainability. ... ...

The NYPD has almost 10,000 vehicles in its fleet. In that context, the purchase of 250 Tesla Model 3 vehicles does not sound as impressive, but it would nonetheless give the NYPD the title of largest fleet of electric police vehicles in the world — as far as we know.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2021/12/17/nypd-considers-12-3-million-deal-for-at-least-250-tesla-cars/
Title: The ⚡ next evolution of Subaru power is here.
Post by: AGelbert on December 23, 2021, 06:26:00 pm
December 23, 2021

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The Subaru all-electric vehicle lineup starts with the all-new 2023 Subaru Solterra EV SUV, but there is much more to come. A Subaru EV takes all of the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive capability, advanced active safety technology, and trusted longevity and reliability that Subaru vehicles are known for and combines them with the next-generation e-Subaru Global Platform, a new all-electric vehicle architecture.

We've made it easy to understand and access the conveniences an EV gives you, like charging at home or through our trusted networks, leaving you more freedom to explore.

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No combustion engine (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-020821163331.png) means no need for fuel or other petroleum products, and if you charge at home, you can expect to only pay approximately $9 to $10 for a full charge[2], which is a huge savings compared to even the most efficient 🦕 internal-combustion vehicles. Plus you save on time, since there’s no need to stop for gas on the way, making it one less thing you – and your wallet – need to worry about on your commute.

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https://www.subaru.com/guide-to-electric-vehicles
Title: DIY E-Bike 🌞 Out of Car Alternator
Post by: AGelbert on January 02, 2022, 12:21:01 pm
The bike offered ⚡ insane amount of power ;D and as I tried pulling full throttle the bike started wobbling and the next three seconds were the (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-310819154936.png&hash=e6a34238fe0a978ee912a758e588732d259e5d19) worst experience of this whole build. I definately would have twice the number of bones on my way back home if I kept on pulling the throttle anymore. The maxmium speed we were able to take this bike to is 70 km/h :o compensating the speedometer error and still there is alot more power left. To my guess it can easily touch 85km/h but better let it be a guess still if anyone willing to break his bones can test this bike for us we would be more than thankful. The maximum power draw during these tests was around ⚡ 5 killowatts which was not a problem for speed controller to handle but after 14 kilometer run the motor was getting extremly hot.
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DIY E-Bike Out of Car Alternator By DIY KING 00 (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-301021140910.gif) in Workshop(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185039-1655102.gif&hash=1a13ffad2c8451cba6f45b04a1249447d50c3e73)

This alternator might seems like a regular one but in our previous project we have converted it into a powerful brushless motor the link to is given below.

Converting Car Alternator Into a Permanent Magnet Brushless Motor (https://www.instructables.com/Converting-Car-Alternator-Into-a-Permanent-Magnet-/)

Now if you look closely we have got a permanent magnet rotor right inside this car alternator and today we are going to use it to convert this bicycle into an electric one so, with that being said, its time to get our hands dirty. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-020821163331.png)

https://youtu.be/3tCdENojnbM
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Gears for obtaining the best gear ratio from PMB converted alternator

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Battery Pack

STEPS 1 through 8 with several pictures (https://www.instructables.com/DIY-E-Bike-Out-of-Car-Alternator/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818184310-1635923.gif&hash=5e2530db4748ed6c7163e1d478fdfa3cd1108668)

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-300919160019-22741031.png)DIY KING 00'S  other INSTRUCTABLES (https://www.instructables.com/member/DIY+KING+00/) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818180835-16281948.gif&hash=bde76e8c89cdf209aecaf236a316ba025ef35835) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418200416.png&hash=15d789b29124aa5a1f1ea397ce630913734b20a4) 🌞

Title: In a recent demonstration run, a Volvo FH electric semi exceeded all expectations
Post by: AGelbert on January 06, 2022, 07:13:50 pm
CleanTechnica

January 5, 2022 By Steve Hanley

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SNIPPET:

Volvo Trucks expects to begin series production of its FH Electric heavy duty truck later this year. Recently, the company sent journalist Jan Burgdorf on a test drive of the Green Truck Route, a 343-kilometer journey through the hills of southeastern Germany. It features a variety of terrain together with a combination of secondary roads and highways, making it ideal for simulating real world driving conditions.

The FH Electric has some impressive specs. It features a 540 kWh battery, 490 kW (657 hp) of continuous power, and over 2,400 NM (1,770 ft-lb) of torque. Fully loaded to its maximum legal gross weight of 40 metric tons (88,185 lb), Burgdorf and his co-driver, Tobias Bergman, media test director for Volvo Trucks, set off to see how the FH Electric would perform.

“I have to say, when driving this truck it is as agile, or even more agile, than a diesel truck. Drivers will be very surprised about how easy it is to drive, how quiet it is, and how well it responds. There are no vibrations whatsoever,” Burgdorf says. (See video below.)

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https://cleantechnica.com/2022/01/05/volvo-fh-electric-heavy-duty-truck-exceeds-expectations-on-test-run/
Title: ... petrol will likely fall to near-zero between 2024 and 2025, if not before, ..."
Post by: AGelbert on January 09, 2022, 04:21:25 pm
CleanTechnica

January 8, 2022 by By Dr. Maximilian Holland

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Germany, Europe’s largest auto market and the world’s 5th largest, saw plugin electric vehicle share hit a record of 35.7% in December, up from 26.6% year-on-year. Full battery electrics took 21.3% of the market. Overall auto volumes were down to 227,630 units, the lowest December result of recent decades. Seeing significant month-on-month growth were three of the most affordable electrics, the VW e-up!, Renault Twingo, and Dacia Spring.

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December’s record combined plugin result of 35.7% comprised 21.3% full battery electrics (BEVs) and 14.4% plugin hybrids (PHEVs), a weighting roughly consistent with recent months.

2021’s Q4 combined plugin result was 33.7% (with 19.7% BEV and 14.0% PHEV). This was decent year-on-year growth from the Q4 2020 result of 21.7% (with 10.9% BEV and 10.8% PHEV). We can see that BEVs led that growth.

2021’s cumulative full year plugin result was 26.0% (with 13.6% BEV and 12.4% PHEV). This is close to double the full year 2020 plugin share of 13.5% (with 6.7% BEV and 6.8% PHEV). Notice how BEVs more than doubled their share over the 12 months.  :o  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-141113185047.png&hash=384024358ff8d5e7133d19b6e6638da4584a8154)

Meanwhile old-school (non-electric-asssist) diesel fell from 23.9% in Q4 last year to 16.2% in Q4 2021, thus trending towards near-zero by the end of 2023. Old-school petrol fell from 39.9% in Q4 2020 to 33.6% in Q4 2021, so might seem, prima facie, to have around 5 years left, but will have no place to hide once diesels are gone.


I estimate that petrol will likely fall to near-zero at some time between 2024 and 2025, if not before, but much depends on the trends in hybrids and especially plugin hybrids, which will take over from petrol in the short-to-medium term. In the longer term almost everything will move to BEV.

Here’s a graphic show this evolution in powertrain shares:
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For those folks who have been requesting it, here’s a graphic of the recent evolution of powertrain sales volumes:

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Popular BEVs in Germany

December saw the usual end-of year push from the Tesla Model 3 (#1 with 6,096 units) and the Renault Zoe (#3, with 4,571 units).

More surprising was a big push by the Volkswagen e-Up! which had been averaging around 2,000 units per month in H2 2021, but saw a remarkable 5,343 units in December, beating out the Zoe to grab the #2 spot, and not too far behind the Tesla Model 3.

Other breakout December performances were shown by the Renault Twingo (recently averaging ~540 per month but with 1,937 in December) and the Dacia Spring (averaging ~370 but with 1,842 in December).

These three diminutive BEVs are some of the most affordable currently available, so it’s great to see their supply volumes step up in Germany. I’m pretty sure there is a deep well of unmet demand for these great value BEVs across Europe. Who knows what their sales volumes might be if unconstrained by supply?

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Taking a step back from the ebbs and flows of single-month performance, let’s look at the whole of Q4 2021. The top 3 contenders are the same, but — contrary to December’s result — the Smart Fourtwo (https://cleantechnica.com/tag/smart-fortwo/), Volkswagen ID.3 (https://cleantechnica.com/tag/volkswagen-id-3/), and Skoda Enyaq (https://cleantechnica.com/tag/skoda-enyaq/) are in the next three positions:

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There aren’t too many other surprises in the top 20, but it’s interesting that the Porsche Taycan doesn’t even make the grade in its home market of Germany (it’s at #24), whilst being at #10 in Norway!

For folks wondering, the Tesla Model Y is also just outside the Q4 top 20… at #21. That will surely change in 2022 as soon as the Berlin Gigafactory gets rolling.

Looking at industry players, starting with brands, Volkswagen brand took the top spot in Q4 with 14.8% share of all BEVs[/b], ahead of Renault (12.3%), with Tesla close behind in third (11.5%).

In terms of Q4 manufacturing groups, the Volkswagen Group was very dominant, over 50% ahead of its nearest rival, Renault-Nissan. Here’s the chart:

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Outlook  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-020821163331.png) (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-301014181553.gif&hash=c09667beb656b25086c168adcdaddcba59abf858)      🦖


2021 was a banner year for the electro-mobility transition in Germany, with Q4 pulling the country above one-third plugin share, and helping to rapidly push Europe to new highs. To have been able to continue the remarkable growth trend set by 2020 was great to see. Recall that Q4 2019 was only around 3% share!

Being Europe’s largest market, Germany’s trajectory forwards in 2022 will be particularly influenced by overall volume of BEV manufacturing. With long waiting lists, demand is definitely not the bottleneck (see my recent France report for a discussion), so 2022’s result will be at the whim of how many BEVs are actually being made.

However, I don’t see European manufacturers as holding back their transition to making more BEVs (and PHEVs), as these are obviously the only growth area in a highly pressured industry. The constraint, if any, will be battery supply. Temporarily shifting the balance between BEVs and PHEVs (or even REX-BEVs) can make tight battery supply go a bit further, if necessary. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121649.png&hash=4554f7e59701d12857946aece16bceb973c997b3)

I expect we will see Germany’s plugins stay above 30% in Q1 2022, and steadily climb into the mid 40s (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-160921144626.png) by Q4. The balance between PHEVs and BEVs will depend on that cell supply, and how quickly manufactures ramp up BEVs. Other things being equal (but they aren’t really at the moment, are they?), their relative weightings will remain close to recent trends.

What do you think we might see in Germany’s auto market in 2022? Please share your thoughts in the comments.

Agelbert COMMENT: 🌞 Excellent and thoroughly informative article! Dr. Maximilian Holland ✨, you made my day today.

I just came from the ​Green Car Reports (https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1134670_chrysler-airflow-ev-concept-marks-a-leading-edge-for-stellantis-ev-push) web site where a pro-gas guzzler propagandist tried to spin some stats to downplay EV adoption rates. For the sake of the other readers there, I did what I could to show him he was, to put it mildly, interpreting the data incorrectly. 

Chrysler Airflow EV concept marks a leading edge for Stellantis’ EV push
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Here is his post and my reply:
agent00seven • 2 days ago • edited
Stellantis still has a 10% operating profit margin despite having the same problems everyone else had last year. if y-u think EV's are going to take the world by storm, better read the Road & Track article that just came out.

Below is an excerpt:
"In the U.S. fully 69 percent of consumers expect their next vehicle to be powered by internal combustion. Another 22 percent will go for some sort of hybrid. But still, amid all this, only about five percent of Americans expect their next vehicle will be a fully-electric, battery-fueled machine."

🙄 agelbert > agent00seven • 30 minutes ago
IOW, fully 31 percent of consumers expect their next vehicle to be powered by batteries. 🤠

If Road & Track looks at the stats five years ago, the percentage of consumers expecting their next vehicle to be and EV powered by batteries was less than 3%. That means that in a mere five years, we see around a tenfold increase in EV love while ICE love decreased well over 25%.

Furthermore, a graph of the change in expectations for those wanting another internal combustion 🦖 pollution mobile and those who want an ⚡ EV shows, to anyone who can properly interpret graphed rates of adoption of new technology (i.e. ⚡ EVs 🌞) versus loss of demand for the old (i.e. 🦖) technology it is replacing, that it is panic time for gas guzzler manufacturers. A 1,000 percent plus rate increase in EV love in a mere five years, still growing exponentially, cannot be ignored.
Title: Why Do So Many US Drivers Want At Least 300 Miles of Range
Post by: AGelbert on January 12, 2022, 06:07:08 pm
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January 12, 2022

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Why Do So Many US Drivers Want At Least 300 Miles of Range Before Considering the Purchase of an Electric Vehicle? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163123-16662165.gif&hash=0c278af5ea445d20e48640c4f39f951df986eed6)

Well duh you might be thinking. Loren, is this a rhetorical question? In the article I outline 10 reasons why US drivers think they need/or actually do need to have 300 miles of range in a BEV. For some use cases (rural, frequent road trips, extreme cold driving, towing), having 300 miles or more of range is absolutely a legitimate requirement for owning a BEV. But the reality is, and especially as DC fast charging speeds increase, most of us can get by just fine with perhaps 250 miles of range.

Our first EV, the Tesla Model S 60 had 209 miles of range and it was near perfect for our needs. We even drove it on six, 450 mile each way road trips and did just fine. That range was perfect for our normal use, but admittedly a little short for the road trips and 250 or miles would have meant needing to stop one less time to charge. Our current Model S with 335 miles of range is a road-trip beast, but the rest of the time the massive 100 kWh battery is an absolute waste of resources and energy. To learn the 10 reasons people expect or actually do need 300 or more miles of range, please read the article (https://evadoption.com/why-do-so-many-us-drivers-want-at-least-300-miles-of-range-before-considering-the-purchase-of-an-electric-vehicle/). (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818184310-1635923.gif&hash=5e2530db4748ed6c7163e1d478fdfa3cd1108668)
Title: Gas Car Fires Far More Common Than Electric Car Fires
Post by: AGelbert on January 18, 2022, 04:22:42 pm
CleanTechnica

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January 17, 2022 By Johnna Crider

Gas Car Fires Far More Common Than Electric Car Fires

SNIPPETS:

The argument that there are more electric car fires than gasoline car fires is silly, yet many people believe this is the case. I recently saw a few articles pointing to a study by Auto Insurance EZ which analyzed and compared data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and government recall data from recalls.gov. ... ...

One key point from the study showed that hybrid vehicles have the most vehicle fires per 100,000 vehicle sales, followed by gasoline-powered vehicles. However, we should not forget that Chevy recalled over 140,000 Bolts due to a few of the vehicles catching on fire. EV fires can occur, but compared with gas fires, it’s important to remember that they are pretty uncommon. EVs placed third with only 25 fires per 100,000 EV sales.

The study not only looks into fires and recalls to see if EVs are more prone to car fires than gas or hybrid cars but also discusses how cars catch fire, shares expert advice on car fires, and addresses frequently asked questions. ... ...

The idea that you shouldn’t buy an EV because the batteries can catch on fire is 🦖 pure manufactured FUD. However, we can’t overlook that there are risks. There are risks in everything. The importance lies in being safe and utilizing safe practices while driving.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2022/01/16/gas-car-fires-far-more-common-than-electric-car-fires/

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freedomev
You'd think the number of gasoline and hybrid fires/100k would be important data to judge the EV fires with?

sri > freedomev
If only the MSM learns to report in context....

Baxtron > sri
Good one.

Matt > freedomev
Yes, she only included BEV fires, not ICE fires or death (more common in a ICE fire). If she looked the data up why not included it. Shaking head, oh for the days when a editor would remind writes to do a good job.

sri  > Matt
Yes. It should have been mentioned. Anyway the number is 1529 per 100k. Or about 61 times the rate of EV fires.

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Title: "The disparity comes down to how electricity is sourced in each country."
Post by: AGelbert on January 22, 2022, 06:26:48 pm
CleanTechnica

January 21, 2022 By Steve Hanley (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-301021140910.gif)

Unpacking The  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-050921221152.jpeg) “Electric Cars Aren’t As Green As You Think” Claims

SNIPPETS:

According to Volvo, its battery electric cars may need to drive 100,000 kilometers or more to offset the emissions associated with building its battery!

We Must Run & Tell The King About Electric Cars!(https://media.tenor.com/images/8714e6aa996c682f95c9cfd09d64fdf7/tenor.gif)  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-010519192158-2201430.jpeg&hash=e912e1f5bdc041c35e217478b14ba3f7960e2037)

Well, that is scary news, isn’t it? A major manufacturer is admitting that it may take years of driving before its battery electric vehicles reach the break-even point when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. The answer, of course, is that a person needs to read and understand the entire 50-page report before drawing any conclusions. That someone would be me. Here’s what I found. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-110821160125.png) 👍 ... ...

Volvo does say one thing that is curious. It claims part of the reason its electric cars create more emissions in the production phase is because they (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F2%2F3-080419191019.png&hash=a449294ee6fe2dfdea44c1c501f4439b9ac69c26) use more aluminum, yet the charts that accompany the report show the 🦕gasoline-powered XC40 has an aluminum content of 34%, while the XC40 Recharge uses 30% aluminum and the C40 Recharge 29%. ... ...

All this talk about carbon emissions overlooks one important point. In addition to the carbon dioxide that pours out of the tailpipes of conventional cars, they also spew a cloud of fine particulate matter into the atmosphere. Whether its coal, oil, gasoline, or diesel, fossil fuels create FPM pollution when they are burned. Fine particulates are so small they pass directly into the bloodstream in the lungs and travel to every part of our bodies, from our brains to our livers to our toes. They are found in breast milk and human placentas. They impair cognitive function, make us ill, and make us die sooner than we should. And for this the  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-241013183046.jpeg&hash=51c9c4f17e747698c76c65c7c1814eff4f32c400) fossil fuel advocates want to bash electric cars? What is wrong with you people?

The EV revolution has many pieces. It involves better battery technology, more efficient manufacturing, and an expansion of the supply of renewable energy. People who seize on one sentence of a 50-page report to flog their agenda are dishonest idiots. Ignore them. They will soon be irrelevant.
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https://cleantechnica.com/2022/01/21/unpacking-the-electric-cars-arent-as-green-as-you-think-claims/

agelbert
Well said and well written! Thank you, Steve. 👍

Perhaps, at some level, corporations and governments have always had an issue with telling the truth when sticking to the unvarnished truth is, in the short term, "unprofitable".

However, I am sick to death of the endless BOLD FACED avoidance of ACCOUNTABILITY (by BOTH Greedy Corporations and Governments) for all the damage to the environment that we-the-people have been forced to endure so some ethically challenged crooks and their bought and paid for politicians could continue to profit over planet fleece us 24/7.

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John Donovan
Did they include the carbon footprint of producing (exploration, drilling, pumping, transport, shipping, refining, distribution) gasoline for their ICE vehicles?

Steve Hanley > John Donovan
They says they dd a "well to tank" analysis, John, but I am skeptical it included every factor, such as the ugly truth Bill McKibben revealed recently that 40% of all shipping emissions are attributable to moving fossil fuels in one form or another from place to place before they ever get burned by the end user.

agelbert > Steve Hanley
Exactly.
And there is more. If the cherry picking bean counters bothered to look at how much electricity is just THROWN AWAY (SEE: power plant "shunting") every second of every day of every year, for the past 70 plus years, they might come to the realization that the reason this tremendous amount of wasted electricity was NOT used, instead, to make hydrogen for peaker plants that used hydrogen instead of fossil fuels is that the "business model" of electricity in the USA has NEVER BEEN focused on efficiency, but on using MORE hydrocarbon based fuels wherever they could.

The "approach" used by certain 🦖😈 gas guzzler manufacturers today, where "payback" time is figured for EVs versus "energy" costs to make gas guzzlers, completely IGNORES the BIAS designed into the grid of finding more excuses to use hydrocarbons.

Now that power plants are (SLOWLY 🥺) transitioning to renewable energy, which opens up the very practical possiblity of using shunting, something they can never get away from to smooth the frequency and voltage in an electricty grid, to make green hydrogen with electrolysis (i.e. it is FREE, regardless of the how "inefficient" this process is alleged to be), they want us looking at the cars, not the power plants. How convenient.

I'm not buying that misdirection. EVs use energy. Gas Guzzlers use MUCH more energy, and pollute as long as they run. It is mind bogglingly ignorant to ignore that basic irrefutable reality. Pollution mobiles have to be eliminated BECAUSE, unlike EVs, they pollute, PERIOD. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-251218182644-20721480.png)

I'll bet you dollars to donuts that every "natural" gas peaker plant in the USA could be replaced with hydrogen gas powered peaker plants using hydrogen produced from shunted electricity which is now sent to a dead end resistance = totally thrown away.

In a sane world, the goal is to get as much efficiency out of our power plants as possible. The world of hydrocarbons was NEVER about efficiency or sanity, it was about using more and more hydrocarbons. 👎😠

Parked EVs can help smooth the grid when there isn't much demand, but, in addition to that, making hydrogen gas when demand is low, to use in peaker plants when demand is high, would make the overall system much more efficient, as well as reducing pollution.

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Jan 20 2022
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Title: Power adventure with the Subaru 🤠 SUV of 🌞 electric vehicles.
Post by: AGelbert on January 26, 2022, 05:35:05 pm
January 26, 2022

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Power adventure with the Subaru SUV of electric vehicles.

The most technologically advanced Subaru we’ve ever made is here. Built on our first-ever all-electric architecture – the e-Subaru Global ⚡ Platform – the 2023 Subaru Solterra, named by combining the Latin words for “sun” and “earth,” is the first AWD ⚡ electric vehicle to feature the legendary standard capability of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.

Packed with next-generation features inside and out, the Solterra offers 8.3 inches of ground clearance, a stunning available 12.3-inch touchscreen, state-of-the-art active safety, and the trusted reliability of a Subaru in a zero-emissions, all-electric SUV.

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Rear Cross-Traffic Alert[7] helps warn you of traffic approaching from the side as you back up. And with Reverse Automatic Braking, the Solterra can even stop itself to help avoid objects behind you[8]. Safety Exit Alert, an all-new feature available for the Solterra, will beep and display a message if it detects danger when you are trying to open your door[7].

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Title: RENU ROBOTICS 🧐 Technology is our bread and butter.
Post by: AGelbert on January 27, 2022, 06:17:59 pm
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Title: Open the gates! 29% plugin electric vehicle share in Europe!
Post by: AGelbert on January 31, 2022, 09:13:48 pm
CleanTechnica

Janaury 30, 2022 By José Pontes 👍🌞

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SNIPPET:

While the overall automotive market continues falling off a cliff — it was -22% year over year (YoY) in December — Europe’s passenger plugin electric car market had a near-record month, with 280,200 registrations. That almost beat the 281,000 registrations of December 2020, which was inflated by the CO2 mandate rush.

This impressive result, added to the steep drop of the overall market, allowed the December plugin vehicle share to surge to a record 29% share. There was 19% full electric vehicle (BEV) share alone. The 2021 numbers rose above 2 million plugin vehicle sales, with the 2021 PEV share ending at 19% share (10% for BEVs alone). This is a significant departure from the 11% of 2020, and a far cry from the 3.6% of 2019. I think we can expect the 2022 plugin share to end above 25% (30%?), and with the plugin market merging further with the mainstream market, we are already witnessing some interesting events in the overall markets. For example, in 2021, the two European automotive markets that grew the most were Iceland (+36%) and Norway (+25%), which, incidentally, are the two markets with the highest plugin share on the continent.

And looking at the European electric car market in December, the automakers with the highest growth rates were SAIC’s MG (+116% YoY), which had nearly 100% of its sales coming from plugin vehicles; the heavily electrified Porsche (+35%), with the German brand now having the majority of its registrations coming from plugin models; Tesla (+34%); Mini (+14%), which had one third of its sales coming from its electrified lineup; and Dacia (+11%), now profiting from its rising star Spring EV, which represented 18% of all of the Romanian automaker’s deliveries in December. … So, as we can see, December gives a sneak peak of what will happen throughout 2022. From now on, if OEMs want to grow their sales, they need to have heavily electrified lineups, with plugins representing a sizable portion of their sales. It’s do or die. So, let the games begin…. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818184310-1635923.gif&hash=5e2530db4748ed6c7163e1d478fdfa3cd1108668)

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https://cleantechnica.com/2022/01/30/29-of-cars-sold-in-europe-were-plugin-electric-vehicles-in-december/
Title: 2022 Ford F-150 ⚡ Lightning Pro 🤠
Post by: AGelbert on February 07, 2022, 12:57:49 pm
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February 4, 2022 By BENGT HALVORSON

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro

First ride: 2022 Ford ⚡F-150 Lightning adds finesse to 🤠 America’s bestselling truck

SNIPPETS:

The F-150 Lightning has a dual-motor system. At 563 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque, there’s more torque than has ever been offered in the F-150, and 0-60 mph times should be in the “mid-four-second range,” according to Ford. ... ...

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro

Just as with the E-Transit, Ford has kept the F-150’s body-on-frame layout—with a few tweaks—and aimed to make the F-150 Lightning essentially just another F-150 for tradespeople and anyone who might upfit their truck for a special purpose. Dimensionally, that means it’s essentially the same truck, albeit with a flush front end where the grille would be, Ford’s Mega Power Frunk where the engine would be, some different wheels, and distinct lighting. But inside it’s hard to distinguish from the gas model if you’re not moving and not looking at the gauge cluster; you’ll find the same seating space, even the same folding shift lever that folds forward to create a large workspace if needed. ... ...

The F-150 Lightning Pro I rode in had the 131-kwh extended-range battery pack and up to a 300-mile estimated EPA range—close to the Rivian R1T’s 135-kwh pack and 314-mile range. As it was a Pro version, it could cost as little (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163125-16722324.gif&hash=fd301340fefe90d81ed8826dfa0568be12a1c0d8) with this battery as $49,974. 🤔 ... ...

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro

The Lightning offers a simplified menu system, with a smaller 12.0-inch landscape-layout touchscreen in place of the non-Pro versions’ 15.5-inch portrait-layout screen. A one-pedal drive mode can be toggled on to allow more brake regen, while there are Normal, Sport, Off-Road, and Tow/Haul modes from which to choose.

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https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1134982_first-ride-2022-ford-f-150-lightning-adds-finesse-to-america-s-bestselling-truck

Agelbert NOTE: Nice EV Pickup Truck but I do not see a price tag of 50 Grand as "little". There is no way that I could ever afford to pay that (plus 6% sales tax plus dealer fees, etc.  :() much for transportation. That said, the millions of businesses that use pickup trucks will probably go for it because they can deduct the vehicle cost from their taxes AND the operating/maintenance costs of this EV pickup will much less than those of the  🦕 gas guzzler version. So, I expect the F-150 ⚡ Lightning, both the Pro and non-Pro versions, will be a resounding success that puts the final nail in the coffin of 🦕 gas guzzler pollution mobiles.  (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185040-1659929.gif&hash=0a9ca0c1f083655b821cbf024422e55e009a6d8d)
Title: That amounted to a total of 121,080 new Teslas registered in California in 2021.
Post by: AGelbert on February 14, 2022, 04:14:54 pm
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2022 Tesla Model 3

Tesla tops 10% market share in California—an eighth of EV maker’s global deliveries

SNIPPET:

Heard Californians say that the Model 3 is the new Prius?

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The figures were part of a quarterly report released this past week by the California New Car Dealers Association. According to the fourth-quarter report, also rounding up 2021, Tesla registrations grew by nearly 70% from 2020 to 2021.

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Title: ... part of the Biden administration’s goal to facilitate a national network of up to 500,000 EV chargers.
Post by: AGelbert on February 14, 2022, 05:57:22 pm
Fwbruay 14, 2022 By U.S. Department of Energy

NREL To Help With National Electric Vehicle Charging Network Rollout (https://cleantechnica.com/2022/02/13/nrel-to-help-with-national-electric-vehicle-charging-network-rollout/)

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Agelbert COMMENT:
What we need NOW is to get people in to EVs. The last time I checked, 99.99999% of humans in the USA have electricity in their homes. Yes, a charging network is fine, but it is NOT as imperative as providing a REAL EV subsidy for we-the-people.

THIS is what we need all over the world NOW, but I'll settle for it to start in the USA:

(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-111018132401-16881856.gif&hash=ef5bd30cec7a50a81f3507f9bd328189dead7aa2) 1. All governments must provide an EV for 🦖 gas guzzlers consumer trade in program at no cost to the owner until all on road and off road vehicles that are not fueled by biofuels have been recycled.

2. Small engines, like those used for lawn mowers, leaf blowers or weed whackers are to be outlawed. All ordinances requiring lawns are to be outlawed. All lawn, gardening or snow removal power equipment must to be powered electrically, except for those work vehicles that run exclusively on biofuels (e.g. E100), without any other exceptions or grace period.

HOW will the above be funded? SEE BELOW: 🌞

3. All subsidies for fossil fuels are be declared null and void in every country in the world. All rigs, refineries, tanker trucks, pipelines and other fossil fuel industry plant and equipment are to be recycled within a five year period. The fossil fuel industry stock holders are to shoulder the cost of this. Corporate bankruptcies of fossil fuel corporations will not limit the liability of the corporation stock holders according to a worldwide proclamation of Force Majeure. Executives, board members and all other stock holders will be liable for all recycling costs according to ownership records over the last 50 years.

4. Military budgets are to be limited to no more than 5% of tax receipts. 😁

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Title: Electric Everything, Part 4 — Buses, Trucks, Trailers, And More!
Post by: AGelbert on February 15, 2022, 07:16:54 pm
CleanTechnica

February 15, 2022 By Arthur Frederick (Fritz) HaslerP

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In parts one (https://cleantechnica.com/2021/11/04/electric-everything-wide-variety-of-electric-vehicles-on-the-market-today/), two (https://cleantechnica.com/2021/11/20/electric-everything-part-2-what-i-missed-in-part-1/), and three (https://cleantechnica.com/2021/12/22/electric-everything-part-3-more-things-we-left-out-of-parts-2-3/) of this “Electric Everything” series, I listed 43 things that have been electrified, mostly in recent years — from tiny scooters to giant ferries and ships, and everything in between. If we want to save the planet, we must electrify everything as soon as possible and convert to clean electricity generation.

Mark Jacobson of Stanford University has written a series of articles with more or less the title “100% Energy from Wind, Water, and Solar.” His first article was published in Scientific American in 2009. In March of 2011, “Providing all global energy with wind, water, and solar power … Part I” was written. In addition, in 2015, Jacobson first published a roadmap of renewable energy from wind, water, and solar (WWS) for all US 50 states. He has since published road maps for providing 100% energy supplies from wind, water, and solar for every US state and 46 countries minute by minute. This is especially relevant because wind and solar are intermittent sources and clean electricity generation must meet demand. We need to build out the electrical grid to transmit clean power over long distances. We also need to build out pumped water storage to fill in the gaps in wind and solar generation. Read Jacobson for the explanation for rejecting nuclear or any other source from the mix.

The bottom line is that Jacobson has presented a path where the entire global electrical energy supply can be derived 100% from clean sources. When first presented, the cost of converting to such a system would have required expenditures on the order of magnitude of what the US spent for WWII. In the meantime, the cost of wind and solar power generation has become so cheap that this conversion will be cheaper than continuing to generate power using fossil fuel.

Conversion from fossil fuel generation to clean generation will happen eventually through normal economics. However, to save the planet, this needs to be accelerated by government subsidies and regulation.

Jacobson makes the case that everything — including all vehicles, building heating, steel production, and cement production — must also be converted to 100% electric power. The states of California and Washington got the message. They have passed regulations that no fossil gas lines can be connected to new construction.

As individuals, we have little power to speed the conversion of industrial sources of power to electricity. However, we can assume that there will be dramatic progress towards clean electrical power generation. We can assume that any electricity we consume as individuals will eventually come from totally clean sources. In the meantime, we can help turn the tide away from fossil fuel toward 100% electric power consumption.

What we can do as individuals is reduce our own consumption of power as much as possible and convert the rest to 100% electricity.

Individuals should start with the biggest or at least the easiest things first:

֍ 1. Upgrade your house to use as little energy as possible through increased insulation, low-heat-loss windows, and sealing of all air leaks.
֍ 2. Convert all light bulbs to LEDs. (LEDs use 1/10 the power of incandescent bulbs.)
֍ 3. Convert gas stovetops to electricity if needed.
֍ 4. Replace all fossil-fuel-consuming vehicles with electric vehicles.
֍ 5. Replace your gas furnace with a heat pump.
֍ 6. Replace your water heater with a heat pump.
֍ 7. Convert all yard and workshop tools to battery electric.
֍ 8. Install solar panels on your roof so that the electricity you use now comes from a clean source and you don’t have to wait for the power grid to become clean.
֍ 9. Install a home electricity storage system from companies like Tesla and Generac for backup power in emergencies and complete independence from your local power company.

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Figure 1: Photo taken soon after I had solar panels installed on my house in Lindon, Utah. I could then say: I’m driving my EV on sunshine. March 12, 2016. Photo by Fritz Hasler.

Converting your fossil gas furnace was something I covered in part two. Replacing your gasoline-burning car is covered in parts one, two, three, and four. I installed solar panels on my roof 8 years ago. At that time, it cost $20,000 for my 20 panel system after the federal government subsidy. Solar power prices have dropped almost 90% in the last 10 years, so you could spend much less for a new installation. Even with an electric car, my electric bill is as low as $10/month in the spring when sun is already high in the sky but air conditioning isn’t needed. I have saved many thousands of dollars over the last 8 years.

Challenges for Converting All Vehicles to Electricity

Cost: The cost of EVs is coming down and will reach parity within the next five years. In some classes, they are already at parity. Also, the fuel and maintenance costs for EVs are much lower, so the total cost of ownership is already at parity or far past it.

Cross country driving: The Tesla Supercharging network already makes it practical to drive a Tesla cross-country. Cross-country driving for other brands will be possible in the next five years. Also, Tesla plans to open its Supercharging network to other brands. at least in some regions.

Charging: Those with garages wired for 220-volt service can install “quick charging” for about $200. If needed, it will cost about $500 depending on the distance to run 220 volt AC to your garage. A splitter for the clothes dryer outlet will solve the problem for others. If you live in a condo, work with other residents to get power extended to your parking garage. If getting 220 volt service is prohibitively expensive or impossible, or just not needed, you can charge at 110 volts for local driving and use nearby fast charging or Supercharging for longer trips. Those with on-street parking may be able to run a power cord from the house to the street. Others will have to rely exclusively on nearby fast charging.

Supplemental Products

There are a couple of specific products or concepts that can support electrifying transport that I have not yet covered. See below.

Range Extenders and Electric Trailers

When the first electrified vehicles came out with the Toyota Prius in 1997, the batteries were so small that you were lucky to proceed at idle speed for a few minutes solely on electric power. Enterprising owners rigged up trailers with battery packs or generators to increase the all-electric range of their cars.

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Figure 2: EV range extender trailer. Image courtesy of EP Tender.

As you can see in Figure 2, range-extending trailers are still available today for making long trips in short-range cars. From personal experience, I know that I have lost 40% of my range by putting two big e-bikes on the back of my long-range Tesla Model 3. I can still travel cross-country, but I must plan carefully. You can imagine how much range you would lose pulling a decent-sized trailer. The obvious solution is to pull a trailer that has its own electric drive system. One company has developed just the electric drive system, and Air Stream has developed the whole package.

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Figure 3: eStream electric drive trailer. Image courtesy of Airstream.

The Airstream eStream senses the speed and acceleration of the towing vehicle and adjusts its power assist accordingly. It also comes with a remote so that you can park the trailer without using the tow vehicle. The battery is big enough to match the range of the towing vehicle.

Everything Electric Updates

Since the first three parts of “Everything Electric” were written, there has been further progress in electrification.

Electric Aircraft

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Figure 4: Embraer prototype electric aircraft. Artwork by Embraer.

Numerous companies are now developing vertical takeoff and conventional tube electric aircraft with either battery or fuel cell power sources. Some of the companies are Embraer, Eviation, magniX, Pipistrela, Bye Aerospace, Ampaire, Zunum Aero, and Heart Aerospace. Heart Aerospace has taken orders for 200 planes from United Airlines. Look into those companies’ websites or social media accounts for continuing news on what they are doing. One spicy piece of news regarding Eviation is that, even as it is approaching a historic first flight, the CEO has been ousted.

Electric Freight Locomotives

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Figure 5: Rio Tinto orders electric locomotives. Image courtesy of Wabtech.

Especially in North America and Australia, very few routes have overhead pantograph power delivery systems. Therefore, in those areas, another delivery system is needed for electrification. Numerous companies are converting diesel electric freight train locomotives to battery or fuel cell power. Companies like Wabtech are taking orders for e-locomotives in Canada, Australia, and Europe. Just this year already, Wabtech has taken orders from BHP Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO), Rio Tinto, Union Pacific Railroad, and perhaps others.

Tesla Progress

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Figure 6: Tesla Texas Gigafactory. Photo courtesy of Tesla.

Tesla has immense factories in Austin, Texas, and Berlin, Germany, that have completed construction and are on the verge of starting serial production. Both factories have produced a small number of finished Model Y vehicles. Tesla delivered 936,132 vehicles and produced almost as many in 2021. If the Austin and Berlin factories gear up quickly, Tesla should reach a rate of 2 million vehicles/year soon. Auto companies around the world are making massive increases in the number and types of EVs to be produced in 2022 and beyond, still led by Tesla.

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EV Market Share Keeps Growing

In December 2021, plugin electric vehicle sales in Norway were 90% of auto sales. In Sweden, they were 54.3%; in Germany, 34.7%; in the Netherlands, 30%; in China, 21.3%; and in California, probably 15%. The world and California have reached the tipping point and the rest of the US will follow soon.

My advice for individuals: Don’t buy another gas vehicleYou don’t want to get stuck with a fossil gasoline car that has no resale value.

Electric Truck Progress

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Figure 7: Kenworth electric trucks. Image courtesy of Kenworth.

When Tesla revealed two prototype battery electric semis in 2017, many observers thought the idea was preposterous. In some sense, they were correct, since here we are 5 years later and Tesla has yet to begin serial production. It seems Tesla delivered a few prototypes to PepsiCo recently, but true serial production won’t happen until 2023, because Tesla’s new, denser, more powerful battery cells won’t be prolific enough until then. However, numerous other companies — like Kenworth (See Figure 7), Volvo, Mercedes, Rivian, Chrysler Ram, Arrival, BYD, Daimler, Ford, Nikola, Workhorse — and many others are already building or planning to build battery electric trucks.

Electric School Bus Progress

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Figure 8: Electric school buses. Image courtesy of Lion Electric.

There are nearly 500,000 school buses in the US. School buses are only used for a few hours every day and sit idle for hours when kids are at school as well as at night. Many have very short routes. Idling school buses subject young children to harmful combustion products. For these reasons, school buses are an ideal place for electrification. However, as of now, only a very small fraction of US buses are electric drive.

At this time, there are 1700 electric school buses in the US. Most states have at least one or two. California has 850 and Maryland has 331. The important thing is the tide is beginning to turn. The recently passed US Infrastructure Bill allocates $5 billion to upgrade school buses, with half set aside for zero-emission buses. This will mean that we will reach the tipping point on the conversion of school buses from fossil fuel to battery electric.

$6 Billion Contract for New USPS Vehicles: Fossil Gasoline or Battery Electric?

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Figure 9: Proposed electric US Postal Service vehicle. Image courtesy of Workhorse.

The USPS has more that 230,000 vehicles. 190,000 are the kind that we see delivering mail 6 days per week. Many of the current vehicles are 35 years old. President Biden has a goal of converting the entire current public and private fleet of vehicles to battery electric drive ASAP. What better way to start than to make all government vehicle purchases 100% electric. There is a $6 billion contract to update the current fleet of USPS vehicles, and Biden would love to see these all be electric. However, under the direction of Postmaster General 🦖 Louis DeJoy, a Trump appointee that Democrats would love to get rid of, the contract has been awarded to Oshkosh Defense, which has specified that only 10% of the new vehicles will be electric.

Will there be a happy ending?
https://cleantechnica.com/2022/02/15/electric-everything-part-4-some-updates/
Title: oil industry will not recover to pre-2019 levels, and EVs will rule the highways globally long before any bans come
Post by: AGelbert on February 21, 2022, 04:22:09 pm
CleanTechnica

February 20, 2022 By David Waterworth

Will Elon Musk End The Fossil Fuel Industry? (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-250718204530.gif&hash=2e7c5022efc700a555c2e328644b7448b6dda789) Tesla Vs. 🦖 Exxon

Are 🦖 oil and car executives (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418193910.gif&hash=633dd399cd6006279afd7efb5ef953673b96bd78)(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-210818163126-16771578.gif&hash=60d3e7427efc846ae1733eff0803c25b5d5b7862) hiding their heads in the sand? (Looking for more oil reserves perhaps?) Is Musk right about the end of the fossil fuel industry? UK-based research and analysis group Rethink Energy (no affiliation with RethinkX) believes so.

In a recent email from Lead Analyst Peter White, he states: “Come 2027/8 the Electric Vehicle sales will overcome the rise of pandemic fossil fuel recovery and oil will get squeezed 💩👍.
Bankruptcy for oil follows swiftly (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F1%2F3-120818185040-1659929.gif&hash=0a9ca0c1f083655b821cbf024422e55e009a6d8d). If total car sales do NOT recover from the pandemic (which I expect) within 5 years, then oil begins to falter sooner. Either way, only one or two oil companies survive 2030, but as ailing players whose time has come. Our forecasts assume total car sales globally recover to pre-pandemic levels in 5 years, and that 2025 or 2026 oil sales get close to 2019 levels, and then fall away rapidly at a rate of 5% per annum (the pandemic was only 9.5%).”

As the graphs above delineate, the oil industry will not recover to pre-2019 levels, and EVs will rule the highways globally long before any bans come into play. It won’t just be in Norway.

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Graph courtesy of Rethink Energy.

The potential for global oil infighting inside and outside OPEC+, and the desecration of a number of emerging economies still reliant on oil but unable to compete with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia, and the US as the price falls, will lead to huge international unrest, debt defaults, and falling currencies. A global crash is not out of the question, despite the fact that investors and government debt agencies are perfectly clear that this has been on the cards for a while. It will be its suddenness that will make it so shocking.

Once prices fall, they will never come back, and keeping oil flowing in ever smaller amounts until the last 100 million ICE vehicles are on the world’s roads will prove more than a challenge, with rewards for only a handful of companies employing a relatively low number of people. For all intents and purposes, the oil industry will be in the past and its asset base will be destroyed. From around 2035 onwards, there will be so much wealth creation in the cleantech industry that investors will barely notice the passing of oil, nor gas when it follows it shortly after.

White anticipates the potential of the US EV market accelerating faster than the rest of the globe. New players like Tesla, Rivian, Fisker, and Lucid have optimistic expansion plans. Both Ford and GM are announcing new EVs regularly and are desperate to keep market share. Ford’s F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E are good examples where demand has outstripped production and plans have had to be frequently upgraded.

Volkswagen will soon be building EVs on American soil, and Asian manufacturers are aiming to import as well (Vinfast from Vietnam is a recent example). This year’s Super Bowl had 8 commercials for EVs — and they were worth watching. Automakers are collaborating with battery manufacturers, and many new factories are being built.

By 2036, 100% of all cars sold in the US will be electric vehicles, and by 2037 more than half of all the cars on US roads will be EVs. By 2049, all cars in the US will be zero-emission vehicles, the great bulk of them EVs. We see the US increasing its total car fleet more slowly, but still ending this period just shy of 383 million cars compared to 287 million today. For the first time, this is a report which focuses on the speed at which the EV transition is happening, and doesn’t preserve any optimism for the (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-130418203402.gif&hash=b2691028ba683a0039a5811f5775c68d7ccae01c) oil majors just because they are customers. We hope you enjoy it. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-020821163331.png)

Will Musk End Fossil Fuels?

Yes, I think Musk will end the fossil fuel industry, or at least be one of the major destructors. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frenewablerevolution.createaforum.com%2Fgallery%2Frenewablerevolution%2F3-250817121424.gif&hash=384c17a4d2be4831084933b91808f8a60f73f7f5)
https://cleantechnica.com/2022/02/20/will-elon-musk-end-the-fossil-fuel-industry-tesla-vs-exxon/

Agelbert COMMENT:
This is not hard. All you have to do is look at where, exactly, the profits made by the hydrocarbon industry come from as shown in the typical oil refinery product output breakdown per barrel of crude oil:

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IOW, no fuel profits due to massive EV adoption 👍👍👍, no hydrocarbon industry, period.
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Title: Re: Electric Vehicles
Post by: AGelbert on March 05, 2022, 05:41:24 pm
CleanTechnica

March 4, 2022 By Steve Hanley

Honda & Sony Will Build Electric Cars Together

SNIPPET:

“Sony’s purpose is to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology,” Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said in a statement. “Through this alliance with Honda, which has accumulated extensive global experience and achievements in the automobile industry over many years and continues to make revolutionary advancements in this field, we intend to build on our vision to ‘make the mobility space an emotional one,’ and contribute to the evolution of mobility centered around safety, entertainment, and adaptability.”

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https://cleantechnica.com/2022/03/04/honda-sony-will-build-electric-cars-together/
Title: Nickel is sine qua non for Electric Vehicle Batteries
Post by: AGelbert on March 11, 2022, 01:18:15 pm
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March 11, 2022

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The rollout of solar panels and wind turbines is unlikely to be hampered by supply problems caused by the war in Ukraine, but the production of electric cars could take a hit, German business associations told Clean Energy Wire.

The country's solar and wind industries said they don't depend on supply chains that involve Russia or Ukraine. But the car industry warned that the war is already disrupting production and could interfere with the transition to electric mobility, as battery production depends on Russian nickel.

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Title: The Subaru ⚡ Solterra is quiet, EVEN for an Electric Car!
Post by: AGelbert on March 19, 2022, 03:24:19 pm
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MARCH 18, 2022 by ROBERT DUFFER

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First drive review: 2023 Subaru ⚡ Solterra sheds Toyota’s skin off-road 🤠(https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/1/3-120818185040-1659929.gif)

SNIPPETS:

Bridging sun and earth, the 2023 Subaru Solterra arrives late to the electric party, and makes more inroads for the brand than it does for the EV marketplace. Built in partnership with Toyota and mechanically and cosmetically related to the Toyota BZ4X, which is also Toyota’s first mass-produced global electric vehicle, the Solterra lives in the shadow of its twin.

But the Solterra sheds Toyota’s skin doing what Subaru’s are known for: taking its off-road prowess on trail. Getting to the access roads beyond Scottsdale required more everyday driving, and Subaru’s dual-motor system proved adequate if not anodyne. Each 80-kw motor powers an axle, and the 249 lb-ft of torque has a variable split, shifting torque 40/60 between front and rear axles under heavy acceleration, and 70/30 when braking to prevent understeer.

From a stop, it can accelerate to 60 mph in about 6.5 seconds and it’s lighter than some rivals, topping out at 4,505 lb in top Touring trim (the base Premium weighs 4,365). When it comes to acceleration, there isn’t much difference in the normal, Eco, or Sport drive mode settings that can be activated with a simple button push on the console. 

It’s not just remarkably quiet for a Subaru, whose flat-4s can run loud with a CVT, it’s quiet for an electric car (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/1/3-120818185039-1655102.gif), lacking any motor whir. It’s well-insulated from the road as well, with only a bit of highway noise coming from the all-season tires wrapped around the tester’s 20-inch wheels (18s are standard). It rides quietly and composed as well, with MacPherson struts up front and a double-wishbone setup in back, but it can be willowy on undulating terrain. I wasn’t pushing it hard on the paved 90-degree intersections outside Scottsdale, but Solterra owners won’t mistake this for an autocross car, unless or until the STI performance department gets a shot at it. Steering doesn’t provide much feedback, but the small-diameter wheel points and goes where directed. ... ...

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Some other oddities about the Solterra, which has Toyota’s DNA all over the cockpit, is that there’s no glovebox and the instrument cluster sits at the end of a plastic tray extending from the front of the dash until it nearly touches the windshield. It feels as distant as a head-up display, and the small power meter alongside Toyota’s even smaller vertical menu bar for vehicle info is an odd use of real estate. The top of the wheel can block some of the display, but seat and steering wheel adjustments resolve it. ... ...

It all felt very Toyota, until the pavement ended 🤠 and the access road descended into the desert valley. Even with all the traction control settings active, the rear tapped out and went a bit sideways on the loose dusty gravel.

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It corrected itself quickly, proving its Subaru system, and turning off the first level of stability control gave power back to the driver. The higher-speed off-roading was the highlight of my time in the Solterra, and it proved itself equally capable on more challenging terrain.

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With X-Mode set to the Snow/Dirt setting, it climbed up uneven ascents strewn with loose rock and all the dusty desert dirt. A third X-Mode setting called Grip Control behaves like an off-road cruise control so drivers can focus on the obstacles, not the pedals, both uphill and downhill. Three settings between 3 and 5 mph can be controlled through a toggle in the console, and the driver can override the setting with the accelerator, then the system will reactivate once below the threshold. It works well, but must be activated from a stop with the gear setting in drive. When one wheel slipped, or articulated off the ground, the other wheels pulsed and grabbed until it righted itself. It would help newcomers get a taste for deeper off-road terrain and instilled confidence in its abilities. 

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https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135358_first-drive-review-2023-subaru-solterra-sheds-toyota-s-skin-off-road

Agelbert NOTE: Green Car Reports has a seriously flawed (https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1701182507/poopprobs.jpg) comment moderation algorithm (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-231021162042.gif)(https://www.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/3-200714183337.bmp). SEE comments on their moderation policy, after the happy talk boilerplate, HERE (https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1091161_why-we-moderate-comments-on-green-car-reports) (https://www.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/3-221215212409.png). If you try to complain to a poster that attacks you that he is violating the commenting policy with ad hom, YOU get YOUR post "under moderation" while the abusive 👿 poster's post is left to stand. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-300919164824.png)

So, while the articles are good reading, the comments largely favor a group that says whatever abusive or ridiculous baloney they wish to come up with while everyone who challenges them is "put in moderation". (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/1/3-120818180835-16271224.gif)

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Agelbert added NOTE: March 21, 2022 UPDATE on irrational, biased, just plain stupid,  "moderation" at Green Car Reports. Today this comment I made two days ago, was removed: 
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Mr. Briggs is not, as you can see, objective, knowledge based or reasonable. Thank you, John1701a, for your excellent objective, knowledgeable and reasonable comments.

If the above "violates" any moderation policy anywhere, I'll eat my hat. Mr. Briggs is the 👿 author of the sarcastic and demeaning reply to me that was left to stand. (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/2/3-300919164824.png)
Title: "There are some full fledged idiots running around loose these days who hate EVs and EV owners."
Post by: AGelbert on March 22, 2022, 05:28:09 pm
CleanTechnica


March 21, 2022 By Steve Hanley

Electricity Prices Are Up, But An ⚡ EV Is Still Much Cheaper Than A 🦕Conventional Car

SNIPPETS:

The EPA says the average new vehicle sold in the US in 2020 (the latest year for which information is available) had a combined fuel economy rating of 25.7 miles per gallon. Therefore, driving 100 miles in an average vehicle would use 3.9 gallons of gas. The EPA also says the average MPGe rating for 2022 model year EVs sold in the US is about 97. MPGe estimates how far an electric car can travel on 33.7 kWh of electricity — the amount deemed equivalent to one gallon of gasoline. Therefore, driving 100 miles in that hypothetical average electric vehicle would use 34.7 kWh of electricity.

The rest is simple. Calculate the cost of 3.9 gallons of gasoline and 34.7 kWh of electricity over time, then compare them to see which is cheaper. The result? Driving a conventional car 100 miles costs $14 for gasoline on average, but only a little over $5 using electricity. The data also shows the 😈🦖 turbulent price of gasoline versus the relatively steady price of ⚡ electricity (https://renewablerevolution.createaforum.com/gallery/renewablerevolution/3-130418202709.png) . Even in San Francisco, where the cost of electricity is the high, the cost of “fuel” for an electric car is still about a third of an equivalent amount of 🦖 gasoline. ... ...

I saw a T-shirt recently that said, “If you voted for Biden, you owe me gas money.”
📢 Wrong. If you bought a 🦖 gas guzzler, that’s on you.

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https://cleantechnica.com/2022/03/21/electricity-prices-are-up-but-an-ev-is-still-much-cheaper-than-a-conventional-car/
Title: A detailed look inside the German Tesla factory
Post by: AGelbert on March 27, 2022, 02:27:28 pm
CleanTechnica

March 27, 2022 By Johnna Crider

Video: Inside Look At Tesla’s Giga Berlin

https://youtu.be/IO5XC1x27gg

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