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Volvo Trucks to introduce all-electric Class 8 trucks in North America
Volvo Trucks to introduce all-electric Class 8 trucks in North America – TheTrucker.com
"As part of an innovative partnership between the Volvo Group, California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and industry leaders in transportation and electrical charging infrastructure, Volvo Trucks will introduce all-electric Class 8 truck demonstrators in California next year, and commercialize them in North America in 2020.
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The demonstration units will be based on the technology currently being used in the Volvo FE Electric, which Volvo Trucks presented in May and will begin selling in Europe in 2019."
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The Problem(s) with Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
I have been contemplating a BEV as my next purchase. But there are pitfalls that I see, including this one:
- A BEV out of fuel (lack of sufficient charge) cannot be restored to running condition as a roadside service. The car would have to be towed. This is not a small problem. Not only is this expensive, but would clog highways with disabled cars for a longer length of time than a gas and go.
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Jalopnik reviews 2018 Bolt
Overall a nice town car, it appears to have more traditional car features:
The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Makes the Electric Car Feel Normal, and That’s the Point
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However, adaptive cruise control (the GM version of TSS-P), is not available so I have no interest.
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Prius boat
First-of-its-kind hybrid electric ferry boat to take maiden voyage in SF Bay – East Bay Times
On Thursday, one small ferry boat company will make one giant stride for the maritime industry and the environment as the Enhydra, a first-of-its-kind hybrid electric ferry, takes its maiden voyage in the San Francisco Bay.
At 128-feet long, carrying up to 600 passengers, the Enhydra is the largest aluminum-hulled passenger vessel built in the United States to be powered with lithium-ion batteries and plug-in electric technology, according to its operator, Red and White Fleet.
It’s the “Prius” of ferry boats, said Tom Escher, the company’s president.
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Bogus Nicola/Tesla Patent Infringement Suit
Seems the poor slobs were trying to sue, more than make semi tractors - so the wana-be manufacturing company is pretty much on its very last dying gasp. But - let's still wish them well -
Tesla: Nikola Likely To Lose Its $2 Billion Suit Against Tesla - Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) | Seeking Alpha
Next . . . . bankruptcy? after all, the Nikola shakedown attempt to get money from Tesla, just to say afloat has failed. Poor guys - hope they didn't pay too much for THAT legal service. @Lucifer will have to find more FUD to troll with - shouldn't be hard though with so many shorters feeding the trolls.
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Automakers Won’t Change EV Development Plans
Source: Automakers Won’t Change EV Development Plans | Design News
Despite a move by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to freeze automotive fuel efficiency standards, automakers and their suppliers are likely to continue down the existing path toward electrification, experts said.
There are two big reasons for automakers to stay the course, they stated. First, the global market will push them toward electrification, no matter what the EPA does. Second, a lengthy court battle between the EPA and the state of California is imminent, and automakers are unlikely to change their plans until they know the legal outcome.
“There’s going to be a long, drawn-out battle, and it will probably go all the way to the Supreme Court,” Sam Abuelsamid, senior analyst for Navigant... -
[Live Feed] ChargePoint commits to deliver 2.5 million charging spots by 2025.
ChargePoint president and CEO, Pasquale Romano, commits to deliver 2.5 million charging spots by 2025.
"At ChargePoint, we’ve proven that the electrification of transportation can be democratized. 2.5 million charging spots by 2025 give us all a chance to participate."
You can read more on CNET
Or, watch the LIVE feed of the announcement at the Global Climate Action Summit, right here (starting 11:30 AM Pacific). The replay will be available at the same link after. -
August EV Sales
August Sales! See the chart in full on InsideEV
From InsideEV's:
We estimate a total of 36,380 plug-in electric vehicles were sold in the U.S. in August, compared to last year’s 16,514 and last month’s 29,514. Based on automakers’ sales reports and our estimates, 190,046 plug-in cars have been delivered through the end of August 2018. Needless to say, it was the best month of all time by a long shot! Not to mention the extreme level of other records broken.
Now, four out of five months in 2018 have claimed a spot on our list of top months of all time for U.S. EV sales.
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Find any interesting charging locations?
There's a rumor around our office about a charging station spotted in a foresty area in NOCAL. Those who claim to have seen it say it's installed near a random tree - very possibly a DIY install.
I've yet to see a picture of it (pics or it didn't happen), which is why it remains a fun rumor for now. It makes me wonder - have any of you come across charging stations in places you never would have expected to see one?
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How I think
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Mercedes EV Van Concept
It looks like something that takes over your body when you fall asleep.
Mercedes-Benz Vans unveils ugliest electric vehicle concept to date – why? | Electrek
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Others losing the Federal Tax Credit after Tesla
Tesla has confirmed selling its 200,000th vehicle in the U.S. and they've updated their tax credit phaseout chart to reflect.
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image above InsideEV's (via Tesla)
For those new to the tax credit details available for EV's, here's a quick explanation.
All plug-ins vehicles sold in the U.S. are eligible for a federal tax credit up to $7,500 (more qualifying details apply). When a manufacturer sells 200,000 cars, the full amount will be available through the following quarter. After, all new plug-ins from that manufacturer are eligible for 50% of the per-vehicle credit amount for two additional quarters. The credit then continues to diminish until it's phased out completely.
The other manufacturer's getting close to losing the federal tax credit are:
- GM
- Nissan
- Ford
- Toyota
- BMW
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Kroger autonomous grocery delivery (with modified EV's)
Note: Nuro's fleet consists of modified Toyota Priuses.
Kroger and Nuro announced their autonomous delivery service in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Currently, the service is limited to a single location, but the program has already started, so people who live in the area can now place grocery orders and they'll arrive in a driverless EV vehicle. Here's the full story
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Externally powered Prius!
Not sure if this counts as news, but couldn't find a more appropriate forum...
Check out this hacked Prius running on via tram power lines in San Francisco
https://thebolditalic.com/hacked-prius-running-on-muni-power-lines-the-bold-italic-san-francisco-80cdbe55d68e
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