15 h. ago Electric vehicles will increase winter electricity peaks, study finds

New University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research shows electric vehicle owners will need to charge their cars more in winter than in summer, leading to an increase in the winter electricity peak by 2050.

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17 h. ago Contributor: Why electric vehicle drivers should charge their cars at the office

Contributor: Why electric vehicle drivers should charge their cars at the office  Los Angeles Times

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3 d. ago Smart charging: Researcher says smart EV charging could reduce grid congestion

Grid congestion—an "overloaded" electricity grid—results in delays to building projects and sustainable initiatives. However, research by energy scientist Nico Brinkel has found that "smart charging" of electric vehicles presents a potential way to deal with the problem. "But then grid operators and car manufacturers should put their shoulders to the wheel." Brinkel will defend his dissertation at Utrecht University on 5 September 2025.

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3 d. ago Billionaire Ambani taps Google, Meta to build India’s AI backbone

Reliance is launching a new subsidiary to drive India's AI ambitions, including a pending partnership with OpenAI.

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3 d. ago Can Cadillac Keep Selling E.V.s as Trump Repeals Climate Policies?

Electric models from the luxury car brand have been very successful, but they may struggle once a $7,500 federal tax credit ends next month.

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5 d. ago India Launches Challenge to Chinese Electric Vehicle Dominance

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated a factory in the town of Hansalpur that will manufacture an electric vehicle (EV) called the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara. The post India Launches Challenge to Chinese Electric Vehicle Dominance appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Recycling lithium from old electric vehicle batteries could be done cheaply with new electrochemical process

With ever more electric vehicles on the road, regulators and automakers are considering what can be done with the millions of batteries that power EVs after they're spent. Even when their useful life is over, EV batteries contain valuable lithium that could theoretically be recycled and used in new batteries, but coming up with a cost-effective way to do so is critical.

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5 d. ago Unions seek broader foothold as workers vote at an EV battery plant in Kentucky

Employees will resume casting ballots as a pivotal decision is looming for a Kentucky manufacturing complex that will produce batteries for Ford electric vehicles

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7 d. ago After feds’ reversal, $50M plan to expand electric vehicle charging in Alaska gets new life

After feds’ reversal, $50M plan to expand electric vehicle charging in Alaska gets new life  Anchorage Daily News

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7 d. ago EVs reduce climate pollution, but by how much? Analysis covers powertrain type, size, usage and location

Choosing a more electrified vehicle will reduce drivers' greenhouse gas emissions, regardless of where they live in the contiguous United States, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

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1 week ago AI model can help extend life and increase safety of electric vehicle batteries

Batteries in electric vehicles wear out too quickly and this is slowing down the electrification of the transport sector. Researchers at Uppsala University have now developed an AI model that can provide a much more accurate picture of battery aging. The model could lead to longer life and enhanced safety for electric vehicle batteries.

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1 week ago Alaska Marine Lines stops shipping electric vehicles to Alaska and Hawaii

Alaska Marine Lines stops shipping electric vehicles to Alaska and Hawaii  International Fire & Safety Journal

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1 week ago Alaska Marine Lines will no longer ship electric vehicles due to fire risk

Alaska Marine Lines will no longer ship electric vehicles due to fire risk  KTOO

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2 w. ago GOP Senators: Scrap the Post Office Electric Vehicle 'Boondoggle'

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the completion of their appointed rounds” goes the U.S. Postal Service creed – but not with electric vehicles, if some Republican lawmakers have their way. The post GOP Senators: Scrap the Post Office Electric Vehicle ‘Boondoggle’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Unlocking the power within: Recycling lithium batteries for a sustainable future

Increased demand for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy storage has resulted in lithium becoming a truly critical mineral. As the world races toward a clean energy future, the recycling of lithium batteries has become crucial.

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2 w. ago The Future of EV Charging Can Be Found at Your Local Gas Station

After a six-month pause, $5 billion in US federal electric-vehicle-charging money is now flowing back to the states—with a new catch that could make some gas station operators very happy.

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2 w. ago D.C. residents express concern over crime crackdown. And, Ford invests big in EVs

Washington, D.C., residents express concerns over what Trump's crime crackdown could mean for them. And, Ford plans to invest billions in building a new, cheaper electric truck

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3 w. ago Want to know how far your new EV can actually go? Take 10–20% off its claimed range

Many electric vehicles (EVs) now come with range estimates of 400–500 kilometers, while some premium models claim ranges of more than 600km.

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3 w. ago China’s Automakers Are Taking a Shortcut to European Markets

Ships carrying Chinese cars are using the Red Sea and Suez Canal even as other vessels still sail around Africa in fear of attacks by the Houthi militia.

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3 w. ago SoftBank reportedly bought Foxconn’s Ohio factory for the Stargate AI project

Foxconn spent years promising electric vehicles would be built at the former Chevy Cruze factory. Now it will make AI servers.

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