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15d ago
Electric Vehicles
Electric 18-wheelers: A Stupider Option than Electric Cars
A study conducted by the American Transport Research Institute reveals the enormous challenges of converting the entire heavy truck fleet to battery electric vehicles. The findings highlight the need for a 40% increase in nationwide power generation, sourcing vast amounts of critical minerals, and upgrading transportation infrastructure. The high costs and weight of electric trucks, coupled with the need for extensive charging infrastructure, make the transition even more challenging. These issues call into question the feasibility of the overall green energy transition and raise concerns about the financial burden placed on future generations.
16d ago
Electric Vehicles
Polestar CEO: Rivals Delaying EV Production Are Falling Into 'An Incredible Trap'
The CEO of Polestar, Thomas Ingenlath, warns that automakers like Mercedes, Ford, and Aston Martin that are delaying electric vehicle (EV) production risk missing out on a window of opportunity. He believes that waiting for consumers to catch up with EV technology is a dangerous strategy and urges companies to embrace innovation. Polestar, as a premium performance EV maker, sees this as a great opportunity as there is currently limited competition in its sector. Ingenlath also emphasizes that the hesitation to switch to EVs is not just due to economic pressures but also fear of change. Cheaper models and advancements in technology are needed to boost EV sales.
17d ago
Electric Vehicles
Nvidia's Rise Raises Concerns of Another Tech Bubble
Nvidia's surge in the stock market is reminiscent of the rise and fall of Tesla, raising concerns of another tech bubble.
17d ago
Electric Vehicles
The Longest-Range Plug-In Hybrids We've Ever Tested
A list of plug-in hybrid vehicles with the longest range, combining both gasoline and electric power.
18d ago
Electric Vehicles
EV Maker Fisker Reports Bleak Outlook in 2023 Earnings Call
The electric-vehicle startup manufacturer Fisker announced a bleak outlook in an earnings call, with the company citing 'substantial doubt about Fisker's ability to continue as a going concern.' The company is cutting 15 percent of its workforce and pausing future product plans as it searches for additional equity.
19d ago
Electric Vehicles
The Politics and Economics behind Biden's China-Car Espionage Probe
President Joe Biden has launched an investigation into whether Chinese-made vehicles could be used for spying on Americans. This article explores the political and economic factors behind this probe.
20d ago
Electric Vehicles
Apple cancels plans to build an electric car
Apple will wind down its team working on electric cars, according to Bloomberg. The news signals an end to Apple’s secretive effort to build a car to rival Tesla.
21d ago
Electric Vehicles
Apple Abandons Electric Car Project, Shifts Focus to AI
Apple has reportedly ended its efforts to build an electric car, redirecting resources to its artificial intelligence division. This decision comes as electric vehicle sales decline and AI gains momentum in the tech industry.