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The low fire risk from EVs
EVs are 500% less likely to catch fire than conventional vehicles
How has covid affected EVs so far?
The covid pandemic has battered companies worldwide, especially automobile producers. The glaring exception has been Tesla, whose global sales have soared even while the majors tanked (especially in the second quarter of 2020). For at least one month, sales of the Tesla’s Model 3 in California exceeded those of any …
EV and Charging Tech – December 2019
Battery Breakthrough May Revolutionize Electric Transportation, 12/19/19 IBM announced recently it is joining forces with a major electrolyte manufacturer, Japan’s’ Central Glass Co., Mercedes-Benz, and a silicon valley firm (Sidus) to commercialize a new lithium battery formulation that eliminates cobalt and nickel, reduces battery fire risk and allows 80% charging …
OK Beemer…
Why European luxury sedans are becoming a relic of the past and electric SUVs are on the rise “The sheen has worn off luxury automakers’ small sedans, like the Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3 Series, as the popularity of SUVs and Tesla grows.” In the U.S., we expect no fewer …
Ford announces network of chargers for owners of forthcoming Ford EVs
In a pay-walled article in Friday’s E&E news (eenews.net/energywire/stories/1061307785), a new charging network made up of existing or forthcoming chargers would be partially funded by Ford Motor Company for the benefit of Ford EV owners. The network would allow Ford customers to charge at over 12,000 locations, nearly three times …