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BasiGo’s Impressive Progress With Electric Buses In Kenya Illustrates The Incredible Opportunity To Tackle Africa’s Transport Challenges

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Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:07:50 +0000

We cover quite a lot of developments in the EV space across Africa. One of my favorite things about this is following up on the progress of some of the companies that are active in the nascent electric mobility industry across the continent’s various regions. One segment that is set … [continued]

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The Dayun Yuehu S5 Mini SUV Becomes The Lowest Priced EV In South Africa

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Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:35:38 +0000

Autotrader did a survey in South Africa a while ago to find out how much South Africans were willing to pay to buy an EV. The survey results show that 64% of respondents stated that they would purchase an electric vehicle within the next 5 years. 72% of consumers are … [continued]

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Marjorie Greene Says The Dumbest Thing I Think I’ve Ever Heard About EVs

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Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:15:18 +0000

There’s a scene in the movie Dumb and Dumber, where Lloyd drives the dog van the wrong way for hundreds of miles. Then, in desperation, he trades the car for a moped that the pair must then use to get to Aspen, Colorado. “You know, Lloyd, just when I think … [continued]

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Million-Mile EV Battery Bet Pays Off For Mercedes-Benz

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Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:00:31 +0000

A million-mile EV battery is one step closer to your new electric car, and Mercedes-Benz is among the automakers ready to pounce on it.

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Vehicle to Grid: Changes Down Under Ease Uptake

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:05:33 +0000

As climate change exacerbates natural disasters, it is good to see electric vehicle owners stepping into the breach to provide backup power in an emergency. We have read about EVs “keeping the lights on,” and even powering a dialysis machine, but can we use them effectively and regularly to support … [continued]

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The Pace of North American Battery Cell Production Announcements Has Accelerated Since 2021

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Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:39:17 +0000

Cumulative new battery production in North America announced up to January 2021 totaled 120 GWh. Following the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that supports the development of a domestic supply chain for EVs, announcements for new battery capacity accelerated. By mid-2024, cumulative … [continued]

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EV Industry Growth In Mexico

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Credit to Author: Otto Gunderson| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:20:35 +0000

Mexico, a country with significant EV market potential, has begun to see the takeoff of electric vehicles that has thus far been found primarily in Europe, China, and the United States. However, while Mexico offers a promising location for EV growth, the adoption of passenger electric vehicles in Mexico has … [continued]

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The Value Of A Charging Station In A Seemingly Unimportant Small Town

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Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:45:32 +0000

Scrolling around on Plugshare, I came across a charging station I’ve been waiting to see for years. I thought it would take at least another couple of years to ever see one, too, so when I saw a little pin/marker appear over Safford, Arizona, I first thought it must be … [continued]

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Electrified Ports Will Have A Competitive Advantage In The Coming Decades

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Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:25:28 +0000

Freight logistics are going to be transforming over the coming years, and electrification is the primary wedge. It’s not only climate-friendly, but ports that take this path sooner rather than later will end up more competitive as global shipping declines. Electrification is a path to being a winning port in … [continued]

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