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TESLARATI
3 days ago
Cars

Volkswagen's strategy for EV interest: start with the price tag

Volkswagen plans to launch entry-level affordable electric vehicles in Europe to enhance adoption and become a major player in the EV market. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
California

Opinion: In California, electrified transportation is the future despite negative hype

California's electric vehicle sales surged in the first quarter of 2024, showing strong growth and disproving critics' predictions of a downward trend. [ more ]
WIRED
6 days ago
Cars

How Many Charging Stations Would We Need to Totally Replace Gas Stations?

Charging concerns deter potential EV buyers. [ more ]
towardsdatascience.com
2 years ago
Data science

Optimizing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Increased Use

Strong promotion actions in metropolitan areas can boost electric vehicle adoption. Charging infrastructure is vital to increasing EV sales and reducing range anxiety. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Cars

Here's what it's like to charge an EV at Electrify America's new station

Electric vehicles face challenges but are not doomed
Electrify America's flagship indoor charging station in San Francisco represents the future of charging infrastructure. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Science

Electric Vehicles Aren't Ready for Extreme Heat and Cold. Here's How to Fix Them

Extreme cold weather affects the performance of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, leading to longer charging times and reduced driving range.
Carmakers and scientists are working on solutions to improve the performance of EV batteries in extreme weather conditions. [ more ]
WIRED
3 months ago
Cars

The Switch to Electric Vehicles Was Always Going to Be a Slog

Consumers in the US are hesitant to purchase pricier electric vehicles, with the average transaction still more expensive than gas-powered vehicles.
The underdeveloped public charging system in the US and limited availability of affordable electric models are barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles. [ more ]
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Austin Monitor
1 week ago
Austin

Council adopts ordinance for electric vehicle charging stations - Austin Monitor

City Council amended the Land Development Code to allow properties for electric vehicle charging stations to support the transition to EVs. [ more ]
Axios
2 weeks ago
Cars

Looking for EV sales growth? Check the used market

The average selling price of EVs on Carvana dropped 16% year over year, making them more affordable and competitive in the market. [ more ]
TESLARATI
4 weeks ago
Cars

EV tax credit rules get extension in big win for automakers

Extended EV tax credit rules with mineral exemptions influence U.S. automakers' supply chains and foreign material dependency, affecting consumer EV purchases. [ more ]
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TESLARATI
1 month ago
Cars

Elon Musk explains reasoning behind Tesla Supercharger team disband

Tesla plans to grow its Supercharger network at a slower pace, prioritizing 100% uptime and expansion of existing locations. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Cars

Biden's war on gas cars will cost Americans a fortune

EPA released strong pollution standards to expand clean vehicle choice, target unrealistic EV market share. Limited charging infrastructure and high costs challenge EV adoption. [ more ]
Design Milk
2 months ago
Design

EVIE Reimagines the Street Lamp as an EV Charging Station

EV infrastructure is a barrier to wider EV adoption.
Design solutions like EVIE aim to make charging stations more ubiquitous. [ more ]
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Ars Technica
3 months ago
Cars

Car dealers step up opposition to White House fuel efficiency targets

Electric vehicle sales in North America had a strong year in 2023, with a 50% increase from the previous year.
Despite the overall growth in EV sales, market leaders like Tesla and Chevrolet saw slower growth or a decline in sales. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Cars

How to boost EV sales? Pay drivers to turn in old polluting cars

Scrappage programs like Colorado's Vehicle Exchange Program are gaining traction in the US as a way to incentivize clean car purchases and remove high-emission vehicles from the road.
The program offers rebates of up to $6,000 to anyone who buys a new EV and surrenders a combustion-engine car.
The US has a high number of registered vehicles and an aging fleet, making scrappage programs a timely solution for promoting EV adoption. [ more ]
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