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EV startup Rivian's production chief joins Stellantis

EV startup Rivian's production chief joins Stellantis

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Rivian's (RIVN.O), opens new tab head of manufacturing is leaving the electric vehicle startup to join Stellantis (STLAM.MI), opens new tab at a time when the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickups is preparing to launch a number of battery powered cars.

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Household Vehicles Were Parked 95% on a Typical Day in 2022

Household Vehicles Were Parked 95% on a Typical Day in 2022

Monday, August 19, 2024

Household vehicles were driven an average of 64.6 minutes on a typical day in 2022 (including all trips made that day) and parked for the remainder of the time (95%). Drivers in all Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) averaged between 61 minutes and 68 minutes per day with the longest driving time of 67.6 minutes for those in MSAs with 1-3 million people. Household vehicles being parked for 95% of a 24-hour day offers opportunity for EV charging.

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What Americans Get Wrong About Electric Cars

What Americans Get Wrong About Electric Cars

Friday, August 16, 2024

Charging isn’t the headache that many people think it is. For many, the outlet that’s already in their garage is almost always all they’ll need to keep an EV running.

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How much will an electric vehicle really cost you? Here's what to know.

How much will an electric vehicle really cost you? Here's what to know.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

With electric vehicle prices tumbling in recent months, consumers are facing new considerations about whether EVs could provide overall savings when compared with gas-powered cars.

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A Driver Can Easily Get More Miles from an Hour of Level 2 Charging while their EV is Parked than the Average Person Drives in a Day

A Driver Can Easily Get More Miles from an Hour of Level 2 Charging while their EV is Parked than the Average Person Drives in a Day

Monday, August 12, 2024

A driver can easily get more miles from an hour of level 2 charging while their light-duty EV is parked and plugged into a charger than the average person drives in a day. Most EV charging is Level 2 which provides about 25 miles of range per hour of charging. According to the 2021 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), the national average driving distance is 19.9 miles per day. This holds true both for drivers living in rural areas, who drive an average of 24.3 miles per day, and those in densely populated urban areas who drive 17.8 miles per day.  The speed of modern DC fast...Read More

Famous safety lab with 130-year history opens Michigan office to test EV batteries

Famous safety lab with 130-year history opens Michigan office to test EV batteries

Saturday, August 10, 2024

A new $100-million lab in Auburn Hills will test electric vehicle batteries against a host of stresses, helping automakers ensure safety and get new EVs on the market faster.

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Some House Republicans warn against climate law repeal

Some House Republicans warn against climate law repeal

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Eighteen lawmakers told Speaker Mike Johnson that rolling back the Inflation Reduction Act would “undermine private investments.”

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Blink, EVSTAR Introduce Extended Warranty for Electric Vehicle Charging

Blink, EVSTAR Introduce Extended Warranty for Electric Vehicle Charging

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Blink Charging Co., provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has established a strategic agreement with EVSTAR to introduce extended warranty coverage options for Blink customers. This new, optional extended warranty program aims to boost customer confidence and includes coverage in cases of accidental damage, OEM connection issues and power surges.

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Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Costs for a Light-Duty Vehicle in 2023 Are 90% Lower than in 2008, according to DOE Estimates

Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Costs for a Light-Duty Vehicle in 2023 Are 90% Lower than in 2008, according to DOE Estimates

Monday, August 5, 2024

The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of a electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack for a light-duty vehicle declined 90% between 2008 and 2023 (using 2023 constant dollars). The 2023 estimate is $139/kWh on a usable-energy basis for production at scale of at least 100,000 units per year. That compares to $1,415/kWh in 2008. The decline in cost is due to improvements in battery technologies and chemistries, as well as improvements in manufacturing and increases in production volume. 

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