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#Microlino #EV Production Starts Soon
The #Isetta-style two-seater is getting ready to roll off the assembly line in Italy, after delays caused by the pandemic.
The "bubble car" with the door in the front will go on s…

Here it comes
#tesla #cars #ev
Tesla (TSLA) is rumored to be preparing a massive round of layoffs

The state of U.S. made EVs remains underwhelming and now looks to remain so for many more years to come. US automakers remain hooked on high margin trucks, and EVs are too often large SUV types or extremely short in range.
I don't want to promote the horrible labor practices that, in part, make Chinese EVs so much more affordable, but tariffs and bans don't seem like the best way forward.
#ev

Someone in a Tesla beat me to the free charging point in Pacific Spirit Part. So I went to the underground parking lot at Save on Foods and paid $3.39 for 3.8kWh - which is based on the time it was parked rather than the electricity provided.
#EV #electricvehicles

After the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and France, Sweden is now developing a standard for accessible EV charging. Good news for all #EV users.
https://www.

Ny standard ska göra laddplatser för elbilar mer tillgängliga - Svenska institutet för standarder, SIS
Många laddplatser för elbilar har brister när det gäller tillgänglighet, något som gör det svårt och ibland omöjligt för många att använda dem. Nu ska en ny standard tas fram som tydliggör kraven för hur en tillgänglig laddplats bör se ut. Det handlar bland annat om utformningen av platsen, att laddkabeln inte är för tung och att snövallar inte får bli ett hinder vintertid. Standarden kommer även göra det enklare att kravställa vid upphandlingar.

This afternoon the price of electicity is negative. And sun is out. Car is charging from #solarPV which is free, but it would be better to be paid for taking it from the grid #EV.
#FirstWorldProblems…

Good piece by Marie Rajon Bernard of #ICCT on what Member States should do to improve the #EPBD provision on #EV charging, such as the 'right to plug'. For EV users (and buildings, grids) to benefit from E…

New EU rules on private charging and how Member States can legislate more ambition - International Council on Clean Transportation
The first in a two-part blog series explores the European Union's Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD), focusing on the mandatory installation of private charging stations for electric vehicles in new and renovated buildings.

"America's green manufacturing boom, from EV batteries to solar panel production, isn't powered by renewable energy"
#US #USA #America

America's green manufacturing boom, from EV batteries to solar panel production, isn't powered by renewable energy
Panasonic's new US$4 billion battery factory in De Soto, Kansas, is designed to be a model of sustainability—it's an all-electric factory with no need for a smokestack. When finished, it will cover the size of 48 football fields, employ 4,000 people and produce enough advanced batteries to supply half a million electric cars per year.

Good piece by Marie Rajon Bernard of #ICCT on what Member States should do to improve the #EPBD provision on #EV charging, such as the 'right to plug'. For EV users (and buildings, grids) to benefit from E…

New EU rules on private charging and how Member States can legislate more ambition - International Council on Clean Transportation
The first in a two-part blog series explores the European Union's Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD), focusing on the mandatory installation of private charging stations for electric vehicles in new and renovated buildings.

This smacks of desperation. The take rate on the FSD free trials must be abysmal.
“Tesla slashes Full Self-Driving monthly subscription to $99”
#tesla #cars #ev

Excellent briefing from the ICCT on why bigger #EV batteries aren't always better:
https://theicct.org/publication/BEV-battery-size-ene…

The bigger the better? How battery size affects real-world energy consumption, cost of ownership, and life- cycle emissions of electric vehicles - International Council on Clean Transportation
Assesses the impact of varying battery sizes on the real-world energy consumption, cost of ownership, and life-cycle emissions of electric vehicles.

Tell me you're planning a trip in #Norway without telling me you're planning a trip in Norway... 😁
#Norge #Norway #EV

⚡ EV fast-charging comes to condos and apartments
#ev #automobiles

EV fast-charging comes to condos and apartments
A battery-buffered DC charger is an alternative to a bank of shared AC chargers.

Good blog post from SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) on something that may have gone unnoticed: #EV price parity
https://www.seai.ie/blog/evs-price-parity/

Electric Vehicles: Reaching Price Parity
Conor, from our EV team, examines the latest trends in the EV market and asks if we’ve reached price parity yet.

Impressive how Xiaomi apparently build a quite good EV. Where Apple canceled it's car project and carmakers like VW are still struggling.
#EV #Xiaomi #car

The vast majority of EV sales in the USA are of Tesla vehicles. Is the “sharp" fall in "EV sales" just a function of people deciding against Elon Musk made cars?
#EV #Cars #StupidIdiotBillionnaires

So #ElectrifyAmerica *can* actually maintain working #EV chargers! They just have to be bribed to do it.
“For any of these companies to reap the financial rewards of the Inflation Reduction Act for charging, they need to increase their charging station uptime to 97 percent.”
“Here’s what it’…

Here’s what it’s like to charge an EV at Electrify America’s new station
The indoor charging station is exactly what EV drivers want and need.

⚡ EV fast-charging comes to condos and apartments
#ev #automobiles

EV fast-charging comes to condos and apartments
A battery-buffered DC charger is an alternative to a bank of shared AC chargers.

Ich vermute, das ist für Menschen, die etwas kompensieren oder schnell und schnittig sterben möchten:
"A Chinese #EV maker just revealed a 1,300 horsepower supercar
#BYD is a #Chinese

Tomorrow Europe's regulation on "alternative fuels infrastructure" like #EV charging starts.
I've summarised it in 9 daily posts:
https://www.

Jaap Burger on LinkedIn: The main elements of Europe's AFIR
Tomorrow, on 13 April 2024 📆, most of the provisions of the 🇪🇺 European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation #AFIR for new charging points (and other…

Random thought: a guy I know who works at a Ford dealership tells me they're offering *$26,000 (not a typo) off* the Mustang Mach E currently. Sticker is $80k.
#cars #EV

I get that some segments of society only care about costs to themselves, but getting an #EV is not just about saving money. Reduced emissions, reduced infrastructure costs, and the associated (and entirely not currently funded) environmental cleanup liability for #fossilfuels all should be factored in. I…

So while China goes full speed ahead with EVs (eg Xiaomi), europe is losing ground and marketshare
#EV

Electric cars lose market share as private sales fall
Car sales overall grew in March but fewer individuals are buying electric vehicles.

Very nice data visualisation by L'Echo on the state of the public #EV charging network in Brussels. A lot has changed in a few years - I remember visiting Brussels in 2015, when there were only a handful of public EV charging points in the city. Now half the population lives within 150 metres of one.
This compares favourably with Antwerp (Flanders' top EV city).

Today BC Hydro officially moved to kWh based pricing. It used to be around 21c/minute. Now it is 35c/kWh. That means a full 64kWh "tank" in my car will cost $22.40 (and represents 300-400km).
I rarely fast charge more than 2/3 (20% to 80%).
#EV #Energy

I’m all about the PHEV. I think the RAV-4 Prime is the perfect car at this moment.
#hybrid #ev #phev

New EVs Still Can’t Beat The Efficiency Of A Plug-In Hybrid
The latest study says a small PHEV like the Toyota Prius Prime is greener than EVs powered by big, heavy batteries.

The price tag of EVs and higher costs for repairs are likely to be key factors that could drive Canadian auto insurance higher in the coming years, similar to a trend seen in the U.K., the report published by Morningstar DBRS on Monday shows.
PLUS higher charging fees will make people think twice before buying an #EV !

Very nice data visualisation by L'Echo on the state of the public #EV charging network in Brussels. A lot has changed in a few years - I remember visiting Brussels in 2015, when there were only a handful of public EV charging points in the city. Now half the population lives within 150 metres of one.
This compares favourably with Antwerp (Flanders' top EV city).

Reminder to not work yourself to death for the sake of your employer.
THEY ARE NOT LOYAL TO YOU.
“Tesla Rewards Dedicated Worker Who Showered at Factory and Slept In His Car By Firing Him”
#ev #cars #tesla …

Tesla Rewards Dedicated Worker Who Showered at Factory and Slept in His Car by Firing Him
A Tesla employee who slept inside his car and made microwave meals instead of going home got laid off last month from the car company.

"Revealed: Third of councils still have no plan for public EV chargepoints"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

Revealed: Third of councils still have no plan for public EV chargepoints
Research points to growing north south divide in electric vehicle infrastructure and has sparked fears that poorer areas are missing out

⚡ Voltpost wants to bring curbside charging to a lamppost near you
#ev

Voltpost wants to bring curbside EV charging to a lamppost near you | TechCrunch
The New York City-based startup has been working on a product that retrofits existing street lampposts to enable EV charging.

In 9 days' time, on 13 April 2024 📆, most of the provisions of the 🇪🇺 European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation #AFIR for new charging points will come into force. Today's focus is on the #EV charging target: 1.3 kW per EV.

Jaap Burger on LinkedIn: #afir #ev #afir
In 9 days' time, on 13 April 2024 📆, most of the provisions of the 🇪🇺 European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation #AFIR for new charging points…

Hoe China het westen op alle vlakken inhaalt qua EVs , vergelijk het beeld van dit artikel hoe wij in Europa en de VS dit aanpakken en je schrikt...
https://insideevs.com/features/719015/china-is-ahead-of-west/

An interesting battery aging experiment shows that #V2G doesn't significantly affect the health of an #EV battery - or might even improve it (compared to unmanaged charging) - because bidirectional charging keeps the battery in the "good" % range for longer, instead of the "high" rang…

I guess Elon is getting his wish to lay off 20% of Tesla because sales fell 20% (which is an idiotic equivalence by the way).
“Tesla announces fourth round of layoffs in four weeks”
#cars #ev #tesla

Tesla announces fourth round of layoffs in four weeks
The latest cuts affect engineers, HR, and service advisers.

Today's EU #EV charging post looks at what needs to be done now that #AFIR and other EU legislation is in place: working & thinking together.

Jaap Burger on LinkedIn: #afir #v2g
In 3 days time, on 13 April 2024 📆, most of the provisions of the 🇪🇺 European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation #AFIR for new charging points will…

We did solar thermal water heating (2012), #solarPV (2013), #EV car charger (2017), Air Source heat pump (2022), house battery (2023).
And now we have to move house and begin again -aaarrgh 😒

The automation of smart EV charging enables precise response to a variety of signals. Dynamic electricity prices, hourly prices reflecting the day-ahead wholesale market, are an important input for EV drivers in more and more European countries. But hourly prices need not be the only input:
#EV #SmartCharging

"Comprising the newly developed anode and cathode, the assembled full cell forms a high-performance hybrid sodium-ion energy storage device, which crosses the energy density of commercial lithium-ion batteries available in the market. According to researchers, the device exhibits the characteristics of supercapacitors’ power density."
#EV

“I understand that this period of change may be challenging and that patience is not easy when expecting to be paid, however, I want to express my sincere appreciation for your understanding and support as we navigate through this transition.”
#tesla #ev

Today's #AFIR post looks at the Trans-European Transport Network. It may remind you of the glory days of international trains, or of electronic music. Either way, it's about the careful composition of an essential #EV charging network for light and heavy vehicles.

Jaap Burger on LinkedIn: #afir
In 6 days' time, on 13 April 2024 📆, most of the provisions of the 🇪🇺 Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation #AFIR for new charging points will come…

"UK supermarkets charge ahead with EV infrastructure additions"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

UK supermarkets charge ahead with EV infrastructure additions
Britain’s supermarkets collectively added almost 1,200 electric vehicle (EV) charging points to stores in 2023, meaning that more than one in ten locations now has these facilities.

What better way to set your company up for success than to burn the bridges to your future employees?
#tesla #ev
“Tesla’s Interns Reportedly Feeling the Wrath of Elon Musk
Elon Musk's massive cost-cutting efforts at Tesla are hitting the company's summer intern class.”

Tesla’s Interns Reportedly Feeling the Wrath of Elon Musk
Elon Musk's massive cost-cutting efforts at Tesla are hitting the company's summer intern class.

"Where Electric Vehicles Are (and Aren’t) Taking Off Across the U.S."
#US #USA #America #EV

Where E.V.s Are (and Aren’t) Taking Off Across the U.S
New data show where E.V.s are booming and reveal some surprising places where they’re getting a foothold.

In 10 days, on 13 April 2024 📆, most of the provisions of the 🇪🇺 EU Regulation #AFIR for new #EV charging points will take effect. Over the next 10 days, I'll be highlighting elements of this regulation. Starting with the main requirements and objectives:

Jaap Burger on LinkedIn: #afir
In 10 days, on 13 April 2024 📆 , most of the provisions of the 🇪🇺 European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation #AFIR for new charging points (and…

Third time’s the charm, Henrik!
“Fisker trading suspended by NYSE”
#cars #ev
https://techcrunch.com…

Fisker trading suspended by NYSE | TechCrunch
The exchange said Monday that Fisker's stock is "no longer suitable for listing" because of "abnormally low" price levels.

gapped last night and forgot to plug in the car... thus it is quick-charge time.
#EVLife #EVCars #Kona

"No entry to cars with electric propulsion"
Well, I do agree that #EV are mostly about GreenWashing and car apolegetics. Still, I don't think that's what that car fume lover, oil fetishist meant.
Grubsko, near Nowy Tomyśl.
#FuckCars

Today's 🇪🇺 #AFIR post looks at data sharing and how these requirements will enable a harmonised European #EV charging experience.

Jaap Burger on LinkedIn: #afir #afir
In 7 days' time, on 13 April 2024 📆, most of the provisions of the 🇪🇺 Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation #AFIR for new charging points will come…

"Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden’s climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them"
#US #US #America #EV …

Biden's climate agenda: Only 4 states have federal EV charging stations
Electric vehicle charging ports are a key part of President Joe Biden’s effort to encourage drivers to move away from gasoline-powered cars and trucks that contribute to global warming, but only four states have them. New public chargers outside Columbus, Ohio, can power an electric vehicle in about half an hour. New York, Pennsylvania and Hawaii also operate public charging stations. The pace of progress could hinder Biden’s goal to create a national network of 500,000 public chargers by 2…

With 8 days to go before 🇪🇺#AFIR comes into force, today's focus is on payment and pricing for public #EV charging: it's going to be a bit surreal.

Jaap Burger on LinkedIn: #afir
In 8 days' time, on 13 April 2024 📆, most of the provisions of the 🇪🇺 European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation #AFIR for new charging points…

"West Midlands Gigafactory set to secure £1bn investment from Chinese EV battery maker"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

West Midlands Gigafactory set to secure £1bn investment from Chinese EV battery maker
The West Midlands Gigafactory project has reportedly advanced discussions with a Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries to secure an investment of £1bn to build a new gigafactory on the outskirts of Coventry.

Interesting overview from the German Automobile Association on the location of the #EV charging port on cars.
(Note that petrol cars have similar differences in the inlet nozzle)
https…

I’m feeling better and better about this post.
#cybertruck #ev #tesla

Bravissimo Italy!
This map shows, for 17,600 fuel stations, the possibility of connecting to the grid, providing developers with valuable information at a glance on the feasibility, timing and costs associated with installing different types of #EV chargers at these locations.
#evcharging <…

"Cars powered by woodchips: Biographite makes EV batteries sustainable"
#Cars #Vehicles #EV #ElectricVehicles

Batteries made from woodchips could clean up the EV industry
The material will soon be manufactured in the EU and US, reducing dependence on Chinese supplies of graphite.

I’m super curious to try out how this “gear simulator” feels!
“Hyundai Changed The Game - An "8-Speed" Electric Car!”
#cars #ev #hyundai

🌀 Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles: A Survey and Comprehensive Guide
#electronics

Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles: A Survey and Comprehensive Guide
This study compiles, reviews, and discusses the relevant history, present status, and growing trends in wireless electric vehicle charging. Various reported concepts, technologies, and available literature are discussed in this paper. The literature can be divided into two main groups: those that discuss the technical aspects and those that discuss the operations and systems involved in wireless electric vehicle charging systems. There may be an overlap of discussion in some studies. However, t…

"Artificial Intelligence Offers an Opportunity to Improve EV Batteries"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

California Artificial Intelligence Startup Assists EV Battery Development
Startup Chemix says its AI platform can speed up battery development, ensuring EVs are more efficient and can stay on the road longer.

Full Self Curbing
#tesla #ev
“Tesla Owners Complain 'Full-Self Driving' Keeps Driving Their Cars Into Curbs”

Tesla Owners Complain 'Full-Self Driving' Keeps Driving Their Cars Into Curbs
A new update to vehicle software unlocks Full Self Curbing technology.

"Artificial Intelligence Offers an Opportunity to Improve EV Batteries"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

California Artificial Intelligence Startup Assists EV Battery Development
Startup Chemix says its AI platform can speed up battery development, ensuring EVs are more efficient and can stay on the road longer.

Today marks the official end of the production of the Renault Zoe. The first #EV I owned (one year old, French dealer demo, bargain). Like all first loves, it still holds a special place in my heart (not least because it soon became our family car). This column is one I agree with.

Final reckoning: Saying goodbye to the pioneering Renault Zoe
With the Renault Zoe now out of production, Steve Cropley gives the long-lived electric pioneer a fitting send-off

A nice graph from a Finnish report published today showing what #SmartCharging means: shifting the actual charging of an #EV to cheaper times - on average four hours later. It's stress-free for the user, good for the wallet and good for the grid, thanks to the automation provided by smart charg…

Unsafe At Any Speed, redux.
“the report called out Tesla as an “industry outlier” because its driver assistance features lacked some of the basic precautions taken by its competitors. ”
“Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still Be”
#tesla #cars

"EVs will be cheaper to produce than gas-powered vehicles by 2027, Gartner says"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

New #EV models from BMW will support bi-directional charging from 2025. As a first step, the #V2H and #V2G functions will be made available with a DC wallbox and dynamic tariff from a selected partner in selected ma…

Neue Energie für Neue Klasse: E-Autos als Energiespeicher
+++ Bidirektionales Laden kommt mit Neue Klasse Modellen +++ Nächster Technologiehub in punkto Intelligentes Laden +++ Neue Funktionen für Charging Ökosystem BMW Connected Home Charging +++

"Ford Slows Its Push Into Electric Vehicles"
#Ford #Cars #Vehicles #EV

Ford Slows Its Push Into Electric Vehicles
The automaker said it would delay new battery-powered models and shift its focus to hybrid cars, sales of which are rising fast.

It's interesting (but not surprising, given the homeopathic roll-out of smart meters in Germany) that these 120,000 home energy managers solar 🔋 in Germany didn't yet support dynamic pricing. Now they will, for all devices sold since 2012, for #EV charging with a supported home charger.

E3/DC bietet 120.000 Speicherkunden preisoptimiertes Laden von Elektroautos an
Alle Photovoltaik-Heimspeicher, die das Unternehmen seit 2012 verkauft hat, können per Software-Update zur Teilnahme am Strommarkt qualifiziert werden. Ein E3/DC-Algorithmus verbindet danach solares Laden mit dem Day-ahead-Preis unter einer individuellen Preisgrenze.

'Silicon crystals are a car's best friend'
Home #EV charging that matches rooftop solar is the most cost-effective solution, followed by overnight charging at a dynamic rate, according to the ADAC (German Automobile Association). It sees huge untapped potential and recommends that homeowners install more rooftop solar.
📊 ADAC SE

"Battery Recycling Shatters the Myth of Electric Vehicle Waste"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

Battery Recycling Shatters the Myth of EV Battery Waste
Are electric cars really that much better for the environment? With recycling, the question is a no-brainer.

"Battery Recycling Shatters the Myth of Electric Vehicle Waste"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

Battery Recycling Shatters the Myth of EV Battery Waste
Are electric cars really that much better for the environment? With recycling, the question is a no-brainer.

Developers of charging stations and landowners can now use the newly launched Ladegrund tool to form partnerships for the construction of charging stations and the expansion of the charging network throughout Austria.
https://www.ladegrund.at/

Germany has open sourced a lot of data related to public #EV charging infrastructure.
Charging data is anonymised to protect operator interests, but it may still be useful for others to work with.
15k different ad-hoc pricing structures also registered - who wants to do an analysis on that?

These new 🇩🇰 #EV charging stations by Norlys with educational playground look worthy of a Michelin 🌟 🌟 🌟 ranking: worth the journey.
https://finans.dk/erhverv/ECE170271…

Stort energiselskab åbner egen ladepark - 14 mere er på vej
Den første park til opladning af elbiler åbner mandag og sker i samarbejde med Experimentarium for at skabe større "ladeglæde".

Must…resist…making…limerick…
“Cyber Stuck: First Tesla Cybertruck On Nantucket Has A Rough Day”
#tesla #cybertruck #ev #cars

Cyber Stuck: First Tesla Cybertruck On Nantucket Has A Rough Day
Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and people of Nantucket, unbiased and unfiltered.

Good @… blog on the need for internationally harmonised methods for calculating CO2e in #EV manufacturing (and examples of how various carmakers are working with their suppliers to decarbonise their supply chain).

Blog - Klimabilanz des Autos: Fokus auf vorgelagerte Wertschöpfungskette

Great insights here into #EV charger efficiency at different power levels. Shows it's better to 'shift' than 'dim' in 'grid-conscious' or #SmartCharging programmes.
Journal publication:

Visited the first #Fastned ‘shop’ next to their #EV charging station on the 🇧🇪 Antwerp>Breda motorway.
An ‘electric-only’ service station - also a very busy truck stop (so this service station caters mainly for the truckers - providing showers as well). Megawatt charging here soon?

Het lijkt een neutrale en nuttige tool van ElaadNL om inzicht in #EV laden te genereren, maar het bestendigt een gebruikers- en energiesysteemonvriendelijke manier van ‘netbewust laden’ met de onderliggende profielen. Het heet hier weliswaar ‘smart charging’, maar dat is het allerminst.

Laadprofielengenerator geeft inzicht in lokale impact laden elektrische auto’s op het stroomnet
De Laadprofielengenerator van ElaadNL is een belangrijk instrument voor gemeenten, provincies en netbeheerders bij het plannen van de uitrol van laadpunten voor elektrische auto’s in het kader van de Nationale Agenda Laadinfrastructuur. Deze helpt de lokale belasting van het stroomnet door het opladen van elektrische auto’s te bepalen. Ook kan het effect van maatregelen als […]

"Do electric cars have an air pollution problem?"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

"India overtakes China to become world’s largest electric 3-wheeler market"
#India #China #Vehicles #EV

India overtakes China to become world’s largest electric 3-wheeler market
Sales of electric three-wheelers (e-3W) in India surpassed 580,000 units in 2023, compared to 320,000 vehicles sold in China, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

"Electric and hybrid car sales to rise to new global record in 2024"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

"UK Government outlines plans to harness energy flexibility from EVs and appliances"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #EV

UK Government outlines plans to harness energy flexibility from EVs and appliances
The UK Government is planning new consumer protection requirements for the providers of ‘smart’ or ‘flexible’ energy services, which enable homes and businesses to contribute to balancing the grid by changing the times they use appliances or charge electric vehicles (EVs).