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This week, we're back at it with Alexa, and we show you three unique Alexa skills that add a little character to your Alexa speaker. Alexa has thousands of interesting skills, from skills that turn your speaker into a talking clock to ones that help you find your phone, and everything in between.

Craig Newmark the Pigeon Man / more AI Music Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric Marques Brownlee calls the Humane AI pin "the worst product I've ever reviewed." limitless ai brilliant.xyz Maria Cantwell wants a privacy law. She's been one of its biggest obstacles. Experts Provide Early Analysis of the American Privacy Rights Act Unclear Protections in the American Privacy Rights Act Not Worth Broad Preemption Google tests stopping news links in California because of CJPA Whoops! Computer error leads to wrong couple getting divorced Hey, Paris: How Neopets' nostalgic revival tripled users in six months Amazon virtually kills efforts to develop Alexa Skills, disappointing dozens Panic-as-a-Business is Expanding Crypto Trader Searched Web for 'Fraud' Before $110 Million Haul 'Eat the future, pay with your face': my dystopian trip to an AI burger joint Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers? Prophet Song Strands, the superior NYT game Cow magnets Vinod Khosla's tech-determinist TED wet dream Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stacey Higginbotham Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: eufy.com joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT cachefly.com/twit

Craig Newmark the Pigeon Man / more AI Music Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric Marques Brownlee calls the Humane AI pin "the worst product I've ever reviewed." limitless ai brilliant.xyz Maria Cantwell wants a privacy law. She's been one of its biggest obstacles. Experts Provide Early Analysis of the American Privacy Rights Act Unclear Protections in the American Privacy Rights Act Not Worth Broad Preemption Google tests stopping news links in California because of CJPA Whoops! Computer error leads to wrong couple getting divorced Hey, Paris: How Neopets' nostalgic revival tripled users in six months Amazon virtually kills efforts to develop Alexa Skills, disappointing dozens Panic-as-a-Business is Expanding Crypto Trader Searched Web for 'Fraud' Before $110 Million Haul 'Eat the future, pay with your face': my dystopian trip to an AI burger joint Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers? Prophet Song Strands, the superior NYT game Cow magnets Vinod Khosla's tech-determinist TED wet dream Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stacey Higginbotham Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: eufy.com joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT cachefly.com/twit

Craig Newmark the Pigeon Man / more AI Music Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric Marques Brownlee calls the Humane AI pin "the worst product I've ever reviewed." limitless ai brilliant.xyz Maria Cantwell wants a privacy law. She's been one of its biggest obstacles. Experts Provide Early Analysis of the American Privacy Rights Act Unclear Protections in the American Privacy Rights Act Not Worth Broad Preemption Google tests stopping news links in California because of CJPA Whoops! Computer error leads to wrong couple getting divorced Hey, Paris: How Neopets' nostalgic revival tripled users in six months Amazon virtually kills efforts to develop Alexa Skills, disappointing dozens Panic-as-a-Business is Expanding Crypto Trader Searched Web for 'Fraud' Before $110 Million Haul 'Eat the future, pay with your face': my dystopian trip to an AI burger joint Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers? Prophet Song Strands, the superior NYT game Cow magnets Vinod Khosla's tech-determinist TED wet dream Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stacey Higginbotham Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: eufy.com joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT cachefly.com/twit

Craig Newmark the Pigeon Man / more AI Music Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric Marques Brownlee calls the Humane AI pin "the worst product I've ever reviewed." limitless ai brilliant.xyz Maria Cantwell wants a privacy law. She's been one of its biggest obstacles. Experts Provide Early Analysis of the American Privacy Rights Act Unclear Protections in the American Privacy Rights Act Not Worth Broad Preemption Google tests stopping news links in California because of CJPA Whoops! Computer error leads to wrong couple getting divorced Hey, Paris: How Neopets' nostalgic revival tripled users in six months Amazon virtually kills efforts to develop Alexa Skills, disappointing dozens Panic-as-a-Business is Expanding Crypto Trader Searched Web for 'Fraud' Before $110 Million Haul 'Eat the future, pay with your face': my dystopian trip to an AI burger joint Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers? Prophet Song Strands, the superior NYT game Cow magnets Vinod Khosla's tech-determinist TED wet dream Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stacey Higginbotham Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: eufy.com joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT cachefly.com/twit

Craig Newmark the Pigeon Man / more AI Music Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric Marques Brownlee calls the Humane AI pin "the worst product I've ever reviewed." limitless ai brilliant.xyz Maria Cantwell wants a privacy law. She's been one of its biggest obstacles. Experts Provide Early Analysis of the American Privacy Rights Act Unclear Protections in the American Privacy Rights Act Not Worth Broad Preemption Google tests stopping news links in California because of CJPA Whoops! Computer error leads to wrong couple getting divorced Hey, Paris: How Neopets' nostalgic revival tripled users in six months Amazon virtually kills efforts to develop Alexa Skills, disappointing dozens Panic-as-a-Business is Expanding Crypto Trader Searched Web for 'Fraud' Before $110 Million Haul 'Eat the future, pay with your face': my dystopian trip to an AI burger joint Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers? Prophet Song Strands, the superior NYT game Cow magnets Vinod Khosla's tech-determinist TED wet dream Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stacey Higginbotham Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: eufy.com joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT cachefly.com/twit

Craig Newmark the Pigeon Man / more AI Music Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric Marques Brownlee calls the Humane AI pin "the worst product I've ever reviewed." limitless ai brilliant.xyz Maria Cantwell wants a privacy law. She's been one of its biggest obstacles. Experts Provide Early Analysis of the American Privacy Rights Act Unclear Protections in the American Privacy Rights Act Not Worth Broad Preemption Google tests stopping news links in California because of CJPA Whoops! Computer error leads to wrong couple getting divorced Hey, Paris: How Neopets' nostalgic revival tripled users in six months Amazon virtually kills efforts to develop Alexa Skills, disappointing dozens Panic-as-a-Business is Expanding Crypto Trader Searched Web for 'Fraud' Before $110 Million Haul 'Eat the future, pay with your face': my dystopian trip to an AI burger joint Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers? Prophet Song Strands, the superior NYT game Cow magnets Vinod Khosla's tech-determinist TED wet dream Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stacey Higginbotham Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: eufy.com joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT cachefly.com/twit

This week, Alexa Skills are in trouble, Pokémon Violet leads to jail, Broadband Labels are here, and Star Trek: Lower Decks is going.

This week, Alexa Skills are in trouble, Pokémon Violet leads to jail, Broadband Labels are here, and Star Trek: Lower Decks is going.

In today's Blogger Genius Podcast episode, I'm diving deep into the future of blogging and online entrepreneurship in the face of the AI revolution. As we stand on the brink of 2024, the digital landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and I'm thrilled to share with you the wisdom of SEO expert Steve Wiideman. The AI Challenge: Growing Income in a Competitive World As bloggers and digital entrepreneurs, we're no strangers to change. But the rapid advancements in AI are bringing a new set of challenges—and opportunities—to our virtual doorsteps. With AI-generated content on the rise and the impending phase-out of third-party cookies, many of us are wondering how to sustain and grow our income. In this episode, I explore the potential of pivoting towards selling digital products and services directly to our audiences. Imagine setting up memberships, digital downloads, workshops, coaching sessions, and courses with ease. That's where MiloTreeCart comes in—payment software I'm excited to introduce, complete with an exclusive life-deal of $349 for the first thousand VIP customers and a reassuring 30-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: MiloTreeCart Personality Quiz: What Digital Product Should I Create? MiloTree Pop-Up App Join My Blogger Genius Email List Steve Wiideman Google Actions Console Google Discover Catch My Party Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group MiloTreeCart Affiliate Program All Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes Stitcher YouTube Spotify Embracing Change with Steve Wiedemann Steve Wiedemann, a seasoned SEO expert, joins us to share his invaluable insights. With experience spanning brick-and-mortar stores, online retailers, and big-name brands, Steve understands the necessity for businesses to evolve with the digital marketing landscape. Beyond Google: A Fully Integrated Marketing Strategy Steve's enthusiasm for the changes in the search ecosystem is palpable, yet he acknowledges the nervousness that accompanies the rise of AI in digital marketing. His advice? Adopt a fully integrated marketing strategy that transcends Google's search results. It's about improving performance across all digital marketing mediums and maintaining a consistent brand message. Solopreneur Strategies: Smart Investments and Social Presence For the solopreneurs and small business owners among us, Steve offers sage advice. With limited budgets and time, it's crucial to prioritize. Hiring experts for specific marketing channels, even for just a few hours a month, can make a significant difference. Collaborating with influencers and cultivating a strong social media presence are key steps to growing your audience and nurturing brand advocates. Voice Search and AI: Staying Ahead in 2024 Voice search technologies are no longer a distant future—they're here, and they're reshaping how we interact with the digital world. Steve urges us to leverage platforms like Google Action Console and Alexa Skills to stay competitive. The AI-Driven Environment: Tracking and Adapting The conversation with Steve takes a deeper dive into the challenges of tracking keyword rankings in an AI-driven environment. He stresses the importance of direct engagement with brands through AI platforms and effective communication between developers and brand representatives. Customer Journeys and Competitive Insights Understanding customer journeys has never been more critical. Steve highlights the use of competitive insight tools to track how customers reach competitors' websites. Breaking out of the traditional SEO bubble is essential, as is focusing on content that truly drives traffic. Brand Consistency and Customer Sentiment Brand consistency is paramount, and so is understanding customer sentiment. Monitoring feedback and reviews helps identify your strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to differentiate your brand from competitors. The Future of Advertising with AI and Voice Search As we ponder the future of ad revenue, Steve predicts that ads will remain a fixture in search results. Bloggers must adapt to this evolving digital environment to stay relevant. Looking Ahead: AR, VR, and the Future of AI Steve leaves us with a thought-provoking prediction: the shift from traditional devices like phones to augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) equipment. He envisions a future where we interact with digital content through wearable devices, such as AR glasses. Final Thoughts This episode with Steve Wiedemann has been a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to navigate the evolving digital marketing landscape. As we embrace AI and the changes it brings, let's move forward with adaptation, experimentation, and a forward-thinking mindset. The future is bright for those ready to evolve. Remember, The Blogger Genius podcast is here to guide you through these transformative times. Stay tuned for more episodes that empower you to thrive in the world of blogging and online entrepreneurship. Other Related Blogger Genius Podcast episodes You'll Enjoy: AI-Driven Content and the Future of SEO with Steve Wiideman The Truth About Blogging Success: Hard Work and Risks with Faith Mariah The Future of Blogging: SEO Predictions for 2024 with Casey Markee MiloTreeCart, the Best Tool for Non-Techies to Sell Digital Products I also want to introduce you to the MiloTreeCart, a tool designed for non-techies to sell digital products easily. It comes with features like fill-in-the-blank sales pages, check-out pages, a sales dashboard, upsells, and customer support. MiloTreeCart is currently available for a lifetime deal of $349 or three easy installments of $116.33.

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Episode #76: Fate of the U.S. Dollar The U.S. Dollar has been the global reserve currency since 1944, when the Bretton Woods Agreement solidified the transition from the British Pound to U.S. Dollars. Recently, several clients have asked whether the U.S. Dollar can withstand challenges from growing currencies, like the Chinese Yuan, or from digital currencies. In this episode, we will review the history of currency markets, along with a deep dive into the strength of the U.S. Dollar compared to other major global currencies. Want more Flourish Insights? Check out our insights blog at https://www.flourishinsights.com. If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Alexa! EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Hi everyone, Jay Pluimer here with Flourish Insights. As the director of investments at Flourish Wealth Management, I take pride in providing our clients, colleagues, and friends with resources and information that can help them make strategic and effective choices regarding their investments. Did you know we have an Alexa Skill? To listen on your Alexa device, just say, “Alexa, play Flourish Insights.”   Today, in response to client questions, we are discussing the Fate of the US Dollar.   I appreciate when clients ask questions that challenge whether or not the foundations of the current market are sustainable in the future. Some of those questions relate to US versus International investments or the opportunities for a portfolio with 60% in Stocks and 40% in Bonds to earn an attractive return. An excellent example of client questions popped up recently when a couple different clients asked questions about the sustainability and reliability of the US Dollar as the global default currency. These questions challenged whether or not the US Dollar could withstand challenges from growing currencies like the Chinese Yuan or from digital currencies. It was a helpful opportunity to review the history of currency markets along with a deep dive into the strength of the US Dollar compared to other major global currencies. The US Dollar has been the global reserve currency since 1944 when the Bretton Woods Agreement solidified the transition from the British Pound to US Dollars. This was a reflection of the balance of power for the United States as the largest economy in the world in the 1940s, a status that the US continues to hold. Although the definition of a reserve currency can be complicated, the most effective way to explain this status is that countries selling goods and services to the US and are paid in dollars, meaning that the more business a country does with the US the more dollars they have in their Treasury. For example, China is the second largest economy in the world and a major trade partner of the United States, resulting in China holding over 1 Trillion US Dollars. The result is that it would be very difficult for the Chinese Yuan to replace the US Dollar as the global currency because that would significantly reduce the value of one of the largest assets sustaining the value of their own currency. The US Dollar represents about 60% of global foreign exchange reserves. The closest competitor is the Euro at 20% and no other currency represents more than 6%. A primary reason for the US Dollar to maintain its status as the global reserve currency is that it has consistently represented between 60% and 66% of global foreign exchange reserves, dominating all competitors by a significant margin. This consistency is impressive considering the introduction of the Euro as a global currency in 1999 and the entry of the Chinese Yuan in 2010. In addition, the US Dollar is valued relative to other currencies while the Chinese Yuan has an exchange rate that is controlled by the Chinese Government, an arrangement that has created complications for currency markets on a periodic basis over the years. A final aspect to consider for a reserve currency is the percent of global transactions that take place in that currency. Each transaction means US Dollars are being bought and sold, resulting in a transition of currency between the two countries. Right now over 96% of transactions in the Americas are in US Dollars and 70% of global transactions are also in US Dollars. Any competing currency would need to surpass these benchmarks to challenge the US Dollar as the reserve currency, something that hasn't happened over at least the past 50 years. The premise that a digital currency could replace the US Dollar would mean that almost all of the transactions would need to change to a new currency with the understanding that each transaction would effectively reset the currency value because there wouldn't be a global economy supporting the value of the currency. It would also mean that countries like China would have to be comfortable selling over $1 Trillion of US Dollars in exchange for a digital currency that is effectively controlled by consumers instead of a government or governmental agency. One of the digital currency options referenced in a currency article forwarded by a client was being launched by Russia and Iran, two countries that represent under 5% of the global economy, meaning that the other 95% of the world would need to agree that two of the smaller economies would be preferred over the United States which represents almost 60% of the global economy. Similar to the digital currency question, anything is possible but it would be hard to imagine governments and corporations taking the risk that the value of their goods and services wouldn't be supported by a recognizable economic infrastructure. Based on this research, the Fate of the US Dollar is strong. As long as the United States is the largest open trading economy in the world, as long as every country and company wants access to the US economy, and as long as it would be both an inconvenience and a big risk to switch default currencies, the position of the US Dollar as the reserve currency is secure. It was a helpful exercise to review the reasons why the US Dollar is the reserve currency and what would be required for an alternative option to take its place, but it was also reassuring to conclude that a significant change is not visible on the horizon.   For more up-to-date insights into the market, the economy, and what it all means for your portfolio, subscribe to Flourish Insights on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also find our full catalog of episodes at FlourishInsights.com. Thanks so much for listening, and don't forget to stay focused and think long-term. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/flourish-insights/bb7e7892-3ee3-4727-bb53-1a12d9231f86

Episode #73: If it Bleeds, it Leads Media companies are in the business of making money, and their profit motives tend to supersede other agendas. However, we may have reached a saturation point when it comes to negative financial news stories, with some investors having a skewed view of market performance that is not based in reality. It may be time for fewer flashy headlines and more context, and that's what we'll examine in this episode. Always check back next week for more Flourish Insights with Jay Pluimer and don't forget to check out our insights blog at https://www.flourishinsights.com, Please write a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Alexa EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Hi everyone, Jay Pluimer here with Flourish Insights. As the director of investments at Flourish Wealth Management, I take pride in providing our clients, colleagues, and friends with resources and information that can help them make strategic and effective choices regarding their investments. Did you know we have an Alexa Skill? To listen on your Alexa device, just say, “Alexa, play Flourish Insights.”   Today, we are discussing the role of media and their commitment to the premise that If it Bleeds, it Leads.   This will not be an anti-media podcast episode. However, the reality is that the vast majority of media companies are in the business of making money. That fact is also true for social media companies that amplify messaging and storylines from mainstream media. The profit motive supersedes any potential political agendas for media companies, in my opinion, although some stories may be skewed to appeal to certain audiences. It has been startling to meet with a large number of Flourish clients over the past few months who are honestly surprised to see that their accounts have positive returns in the first few months of 2023. The stock and bond markets have both been up pretty consistently through the first 4 months of the year, including parts of the market that have done poorly over the past years like Emerging Markets and International Stocks. Although I don't expect the media to provide a fair and balanced approach to all of their news stories, the emphasis on negative storylines may have reached a saturation point when investors are no longer aware that they are making money. For example, I was watching the news while getting ready for work in late February when a story tease before a commercial break stated “don't check your 401k statements”. That statement caught my attention because I wasn't aware of a significant market dip over the past few days, so I stopped what I was doing to look at the latest financial news stories and market movements, all of which were positive for the week. I was motivated by the tease to stick around for the news story which basically summarized that 2022 was a bad year for Stocks and Bonds, noting that globally balanced portfolios with around 60% in Stocks and 40% in Bonds had one of their worst years on record. All of that information was correct, but it wasn't any more relevant in late February than it was at the beginning of the year and there was no mention during the news story about stock markets performing well to start the year. In addition, if I was tempted to look up market performance by watching the news story, then I can only imagine how many other people did the exact opposite of the tease and checked their 401k statements that morning. My conclusion was that the story was mostly accurate while leaving out any information about positive trends, but it wasn't “news” from the standpoint that the information wasn't new. The fact is that negative storylines about bank failures or high mortgage rates or growing credit card debt can be accurate, but need more context than is being provided by most media companies to fully understand the story that is being presented. Leading a newscast by showing logos of local banks in a story about bank failures is designed to feed into fears that your local banks are in trouble. Although the news story ends up being about Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank New York, both of which failed earlier this year, the implication is that the same thing could happen to local banks that are used by the viewers. The missing context is that Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank New York had a very specific chain of events that led to their failures, so unless your local bank has huge venture capital loans, has over 25% of its customers in the Cryptocurrency industry, or has overextended themselves with bad investments your accounts are safe. Plus, FDIC Insurance supports cash and CD balances up to $250,000 which is probably more than the vast majority of viewers would have at the bank. I don't blame the media for telling stories that attract and retain viewers because that's what they need to do in order to have advertising dollars. I also don't blame members of the media for not being experts about the banking system or failing to differentiate between a healthy balance sheet at a local bank and a unique set of bad decisions at a bank in a different part of the country. However, it's important for members of the Financial Services industry to share context and information to help clients understand the news better and then allow them to make their own conclusions. For example, I had a client ask me whether or not they should use some of their cash to buy bars of gold, a question that I am guessing was motivated by fears and worries created by the media (FYI that I said “no” to buying gold because it earns 0% interest, never pays a dividend, and there is no guarantee of getting the value of your investment back compared to buying a 12-month CD with 5% interest and FDIC Insurance on the value of your investment). The goal of this podcast is to encourage listeners to look for more information and ask your own questions whenever you see a news story that provokes fear. That applies as much to a warning about urban violence and tornadoes as it does to concerns about the banking industry or your current 401k balance. In addition, it's important to remember that the person telling you the news has a motive to make money off the information they are sharing. The media isn't necessarily good or bad, but focusing most of the daily coverage on negative news stories without complete context will consistently create an environment of fear and anxiety that isn't conducive to making good long-term financial decisions.   For more up-to-date insights into the market, the economy, and what it all means for your portfolio, subscribe to Flourish Insights on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also find our full catalogue of episodes at FlourishInsights.com. Thanks so much for listening, and don't forget to stay focused and think long-term. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/flourish-insights/fb3c3506-b983-48c4-9756-30a19c080a64

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws related to workplace activities. While your company may not have to comply with every one of them, in this week's episode, I'll share some major federal employment laws and governing bodies that HR professionals will almost certainly come across.Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode!Follow HR Shield Online Here:YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShieldInstagram: https://instagram.com/HRShieldFacebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield Podcast: https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fmWebsite: https://HR-Shield.com Store: https://HR-Rescue.comEnable our Alexa Skill!!! Just say, “Alexa enable HR Shield!”About HR ShieldDo you own a small business? Are you considering starting a business? Does hiring an HR professional not fit your budget and current cash flow? Whether you are a newly certified HR professional, business owner, office manager, student or a general curious person HR Shield are certified HR specialists that provide quick, accurate and simple answers to common HR and business questions. Our mission at HR Shield is to impact those small and midsize companies that don't yet understand the value or can't yet afford to hire a full-time certified HR professional. Our goal is to educate the small business owner and help them understand the importance and impact an HR professional can have on their company and one day hire a full time certified professional.In addition to working with the small to mid-size business owner we provide a full white label HR portal and HR hotline for payroll companies, PEOs and staffing companies and support their small business owner clients.

Quiet quitting remains prevalent, but employers should look for underlying causes rather than assuming employees are lazy. Regardless of what it's called, quiet quitting has costs in workplace productivity and overall engagement. In this week's episode we share ways to change a quiet quitter to a more positive performer.Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode!Follow HR Shield Online Here:YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShieldInstagram: https://instagram.com/HRShieldFacebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield Podcast: https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fmWebsite: https://HR-Shield.com Store: https://HR-Rescue.comEnable our Alexa Skill!!! Just say, “Alexa enable HR Shield!”About HR ShieldDo you own a small business? Are you considering starting a business? Does hiring an HR professional not fit your budget and current cash flow? Whether you are a newly certified HR professional, business owner, office manager, student or a general curious person HR Shield are certified HR specialists that provide quick, accurate and simple answers to common HR and business questions. Our mission at HR Shield is to impact those small and midsize companies that don't yet understand the value or can't yet afford to hire a full-time certified HR professional. Our goal is to educate the small business owner and help them understand the importance and impact an HR professional can have on their company and one day hire a full time certified professional.In addition to working with the small to mid-size business owner we provide a full white label HR portal and HR hotline for payroll companies, PEOs and staffing companies and support their small business owner clients.

Episode #70: Dividends Reward Discipline The traditional approach to dividends is that they are an important supplement to generating income and can be used to support a steady withdrawal rate in retirement. An updated approach is that dividends are an important aspect of total return and help grow a portfolio through reinvestment. We're exploring this topic today, using historical data from the S&P 500 to illustrate important points for investors. Always check back for more Flourish Insights with Jay Pluimer and don't forget to check out our insights blog at https://www.flourishinsights.com. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Hi everyone, Jay Pluimer here with Flourish Insights. As the director of investments at Flourish Wealth Management, I take pride in providing our clients, colleagues, and friends with resources and information that can help them make strategic and effective choices regarding their investments. Did you know we have an Alexa Skill? To listen on your Alexa device, just say, “Alexa, play Flourish Insights.”   Today, we are reviewing the impact dividend income has on long-term performance by stating that Dividends Reward Discipline.   Dividends can be a surprisingly controversial discussion topic for investors and investment professionals. The traditional approach to dividends is that they are an important supplement to generating income and can be used to support a steady withdrawal rate in retirement. An updated approach is that dividends are an important aspect of total return and help grow a portfolio through reinvestment. Basically, dividends can be used to support distributions or be reinvested for long-term growth. In this episode, we will focus on the benefits of reinvesting dividends as part of a disciplined approach for long-term investors. I will be referencing information and statistics for the S&P 500 Index throughout this episode, so this is a quick reminder that the S&P 500 measures performance for the largest 500 companies on the US Stock Market. The companies in the S&P 500 change over time, based on market movements, and can be significantly different over time. This Index has the most reliable historical data and is a good reflection of US Large Cap stocks at any point in time. Although there are other good indexes to capture historical performance for this part of the market, the data I will reference over the next few minutes is all for the S&P 500. From 1928 to the end of 2022 the stock market increased by 21,500%, which leads to an annualized return of 5.8%. That is the return for the price of the Index and doesn't include reinvested dividends. Although 5.8% is a solid return, the S&P 500 Index returned 9.9% annually when dividends are reinvested and included in the total return calculation. In other words, reinvesting dividends resulted in a return that was almost 70% higher over a 95-year time period. My initial reaction to these numbers was surprise because I did not think dividend payments of a few percentage points a year would add up to such a big difference in returns. The gap is huge when comparing the growth of $1 from 1928 with price increases alone growing to $216 compared to $7,500 with dividend reinvestments. This is where the word discipline comes in because a significant part of the performance difference is due to compounding. Frequently referenced as the 8th Wonder of the World, a quote that is most often attributed to Albert Einstein, compounding reflects the impact of dividend payments from 80 or 90 years ago that are allowed to grow over time. The disciplined part is to let the dividends continue to grow instead of cashing them out to cover short-term spending needs. The longer the time period an investor has, the more compounding will work in their favor. In fact, once the historical performance data is broken down into components it becomes clear that dividends are not a magical source of investment returns; instead, the point is that leaving money in the market for multiple decades will increase the opportunity to maximize long-term gains. Reinvesting dividends to support higher long-term performance is an important aspect of being a disciplined investor. In addition, minimizing fees and taxes will result in better long-term returns, as will continuing to add money to your portfolio regardless of the market environment. Our goal at Flourish is to help clients follow a disciplined investment approach to capitalize on opportunities that reward long-term investors while encouraging all investors to embrace these evidence-based concepts.   For more up-to-date insights into the market, the economy, and what it all means for your portfolio, subscribe to Flourish Insights on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also find our full catalog of episodes at FlourishInsights.com. Thanks so much for listening, and don't forget to stay focused and think long-term. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/flourish-insights/bab7b848-dedc-4646-becd-1251222b15f4

Episode #69: “Past Performance is No Guarantee of Future Results” This common client disclosure is typically meant as a warning that positive results are not always sustainable, but what if we look at it from a different angle? Just because 2022 was a bad year for the markets, it doesn't necessarily mean the same will happen in 2023. So, let's talk through what we might expect from a typical 60/40 “center of gravity” portfolio this year. This common type of diversification is meant to provide long-term upside growth with downside protection from bonds. What will it produce for investors in 2023? Listen in for my take. Enjoying the show? Please write a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Alexa - thanks! EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Hi everyone, Jay Pluimer here with Flourish Insights. As the director of investments at Flourish Wealth Management, I take pride in providing our clients, colleagues, and friends with resources and information that can help them make strategic and effective choices regarding their investments. Did you know we have an Alexa Skill? To listen on your Alexa device, just say, “Alexa, play Flourish Insights.”   Today, we are reviewing performance of a diversified portfolio over the past year using the compliance disclosure that “Past Performance is No Guarantee of Future Results”.   The title of this podcast refers to a common compliance disclosure about investment results. Typically the disclosure is a warning that the amazing performance results being quoted in an advertisement or client report are not necessarily sustainable. In this podcast we are flipping that concept on its head with a reminder that just because 2022 performance was bad, it doesn't necessarily mean the same thing will happen in 2023. I will be referring to a diversified portfolio with 60% in Stocks and 40% in Bonds or Cash, reflecting a common mix of investments to provide long-term upside growth from Stocks with downside protection from Bonds. Investment legend Peter Bernstein liked to call a 60/40 portfolio “the center of gravity” for long-term investors. That's because the 60% allocation to stocks would produce returns not much lower than a 100% stock position, while the 40% in Bonds and Cash usually buffered the sharp declines that stocks can deliver in down years. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal by Jason Zweig, a typical 60/40 portfolio lost about 15% in 2022, which would be the 4th worst year ever for that portfolio approach. The biggest driver of bad market returns in 2022 was rising interest rates, a theme that caused bond investments to have their worst year ever. Although bonds have historically reduced risk and offset stock market losses, we just experienced a bond market that should only happen once every 130 years. So why are we taking the approach that the historically bad returns for a 60/40 portfolio in 2022 don't necessarily predict similar returns in 2023? There continue to be questions about additional interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve along with valid concerns about an economic recession. However, for the first time in recent memory bonds are yielding over 4%. That yield provides a lot of cover for falling bond prices in a rising interest rate environment, along with more confidence that we won't experience a year with double-digit bond losses like 2022 again regardless of decisions by the Federal Reserve. The outlook for stocks is uncertain for 2023, with optimistic projections reflecting upside opportunities in the second half of the year. A combination of positive economic growth rates, improving corporate earnings, and low unemployment with rising wages creates a strong foundation for a sustained stock market recovery at some point over the next few years. However, even if stocks continue to struggle in 2023, we should not expect a double whammy from bonds leading to positive return projections. There are still no guarantees that we will have good returns this year, but we can rest assured that past performance from 2022 does not predict or dictate returns this year.   For more up-to-date insights into the market, the economy, and what it all means for your portfolio, subscribe to Flourish Insights on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also find our full catalog of episodes at FlourishInsights.com. Thanks so much for listening, and don't forget to stay focused and think long-term. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/flourish-insights/6738ebb2-17b5-4272-87d4-61cc888d5be0

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Anyone who's been in the workforce for any length of time (even first-timers) understands that conflict and tension between employees in the workplace is pretty unavoidable.  In this episode, we'll share tips to help you create a system to resolve conflict in the workplace. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield (https://facebook.com/HRShield) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield (https://twitter.com/HR_Shield) Podcast: https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm/ (https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm) Website: https://hr-shield.com/ (https://HR-Shield.com) Store:  https://hr-rescue.com/ (https://HR-Rescue.com) Enable our Alexa Skill!!! Just say, “Alexa enable HR Shield!” About HR Shield Do you own a small business?  Are you considering starting a business? Does hiring an HR professional not fit your budget and current cash flow? Whether you are a newly certified HR professional, business owner, office manager, student or a general curious person HR Shield are certified HR specialists that provide quick, accurate and simple answers to common HR and business questions.  Our mission at HR Shield is to impact those small and midsize companies that don't yet understand the value or can't yet afford to hire a full-time certified HR professional.  Our goal is to educate the small business owner and help them understand the importance and impact an HR professional can have on their company and one day hire a full time certified professional. In addition to working with the small to mid-size business owner we provide a full white label HR portal and HR hotline for payroll companies, PEOs and staffing companies and support their small business owner clients.

If your business employs more than 15 workers (or fewer depending on the state you're in), it is subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). This civil rights law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities not only on the job, but also in schools, on transportation, and in every public and private space that is open to the public. In this episode we'll share who is an individual with a disability, what are reasonable accommodations and what reasonable accommodation process looks like. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield (https://facebook.com/HRShield) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield (https://twitter.com/HR_Shield) Podcast: https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm/ (https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm) Website: https://hr-shield.com/ (https://HR-Shield.com) Store:  https://hr-rescue.com/ (https://HR-Rescue.com) Enable our Alexa Skill!!! Just say, "Alexa enable HR Shield!" About HR Shield Do you own a small business?  Are you considering starting a business? Does hiring an HR professional not fit your budget and current cash flow? Whether you are a newly certified HR professional, business owner, office manager, student or a general curious person HR Shield are certified HR specialists that provide quick, accurate and simple answers to common HR and business questions.  Our mission at HR Shield is to impact those small and midsize companies that don't yet understand the value or can't yet afford to hire a full-time certified HR professional.  Our goal is to educate the small business owner and help them understand the importance and impact an HR professional can have on their company and one day hire a full time certified professional. In addition to working with the small to mid-size business owner we provide a full white label HR portal and HR hotline for payroll companies, PEOs and staffing companies and support their small business owner clients.

Sharing servers' tips with managers or using servers' tips to pay other employees' wages is prohibited under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as recent developments highlight. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield (https://facebook.com/HRShield) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield (https://twitter.com/HR_Shield) Podcast: https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm/ (https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm) Website: https://hr-shield.com/ (https://HR-Shield.com) Store:  https://hr-rescue.com/ (https://HR-Rescue.com) Enable our Alexa Skill!!! Just say, "Alexa enable HR Shield!" About HR Shield Do you own a small business?  Are you considering starting a business? Does hiring an HR professional not fit your budget and current cash flow? Whether you are a newly certified HR professional, business owner, office manager, student or a general curious person HR Shield are certified HR specialists that provide quick, accurate and simple answers to common HR and business questions.  Our mission at HR Shield is to impact those small and midsize companies that don't yet understand the value or can't yet afford to hire a full-time certified HR professional.  Our goal is to educate the small business owner and help them understand the importance and impact an HR professional can have on their company and one day hire a full time certified professional. In addition to working with the small to mid-size business owner we provide a full white label HR portal and HR hotline for payroll companies, PEOs and staffing companies and support their small business owner clients.

Employers may be facing new liability risks under the latest rule proposed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). An employer can be deemed a joint employer if it has indirect and unexercised control over the employment terms and conditions of an employee who is shared with another employer under the proposed rule, which returns to the joint employment standard first set in the Board's 2015 Browning-Ferris Industries decision. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield (https://facebook.com/HRShield) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield (https://twitter.com/HR_Shield) Podcast: https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm/ (https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm) Website: https://hr-shield.com/ (https://HR-Shield.com) Store:  https://hr-rescue.com/ (https://HR-Rescue.com) Enable our Alexa Skill!!! Just say, "Alexa, enable HR Shield!" About HR Shield Do you own a small business?  Are you considering starting a business? Does hiring an HR professional not fit your budget and current cash flow? Whether you are a newly certified HR professional, business owner, office manager, student or a general curious person HR Shield are certified HR specialists that provide quick, accurate and simple answers to common HR and business questions.  Our mission at HR Shield is to impact those small and midsize companies that don't yet understand the value or can't yet afford to hire a full-time certified HR professional.  Our goal is to educate the small business owner and help them understand the importance and impact an HR professional can have on their company and one day hire a full time certified professional. In addition to working with the small to mid-size business owner we provide a full white label HR portal and HR hotline for payroll companies, PEOs and staffing companies and support their small business owner clients.

Employers are in an uncharted area with the continuing evolution of social media, its increased use in the workplace for personal as well as work purposes and with attempting to figure out how to handle what had previously been simply perceived as misconduct. Moreover, what is considered work time or how far the reach of an organization may legally stretch into employees' zones of privacy is morphing into something that is as of yet not fully defined.  In this week's episode we share steps HR professionals must be prepared to take evaluate specific situations. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield (https://facebook.com/HRShield) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield (https://twitter.com/HR_Shield) Podcast: https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm/ (https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm) Website: https://hr-shield.com/ (https://HR-Shield.com) Store:  https://hr-rescue.com/ (https://HR-Rescue.com) Enable our Alexa Skill!!! About HR Shield Do you own a small business?  Are you considering starting a business? Does hiring an HR professional not fit your budget and current cash flow? Whether you are a newly certified HR professional, business owner, office manager, student or a general curious person HR Shield are certified HR specialists that provide quick, accurate and simple answers to common HR and business questions.  Our mission at HR Shield is to impact those small and midsize companies that don't yet understand the value or can't yet afford to hire a full-time certified HR professional.  Our goal is to educate the small business owner and help them understand the importance and impact an HR professional can have on their company and one day hire a full time certified professional. In addition to working with the small to mid-size business owner we provide a full white label HR portal and HR hotline for payroll companies, PEOs and staffing companies and support their small business owner clients.

Did you know, not understanding the difference between correcting I-9s and correcting practices leading to I-9 violations is one of the top 10 mistakes employers make in handling I-9 forms? In this episode we'll share the most common mistakes in handling I-9 forms. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield (https://facebook.com/HRShield) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield (https://twitter.com/HR_Shield) Podcast: https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm/ (https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm) Website: https://hr-shield.com/ (https://HR-Shield.com) Store:  https://hr-rescue.com/ (https://HR-Rescue.com) Enable our Alexa Skill!!! Just say, "Hey Alexa, enable HR Shield!" About HR Shield Do you own a small business?  Are you considering starting a business? Does hiring an HR professional not fit your budget and current cash flow? Whether you are a newly certified HR professional, business owner, office manager, student or a general curious person HR Shield are certified HR specialists that provide quick, accurate and simple answers to common HR and business questions.  Our mission at HR Shield is to impact those small and midsize companies that don't yet understand the value or can't yet afford to hire a full-time certified HR professional.  Our goal is to educate the small business owner and help them understand the importance and impact an HR professional can have on their company and one day hire a full time certified professional. In addition to working with the small to mid-size business owner we provide a full white label HR portal and HR hotline for payroll companies, PEOs and staffing companies and support their small business owner clients.

One of the most common mistakes HR professionals make is to use job descriptions as job postings.  Job descriptions and job postings are two different things and, even in small HR departments, can be treated as such. A job posting is what a company uses to sell itself and an open position while a job description is about compliance. It covers the essential functions, qualifications and physical requirements of the job.  In this episode we'll share some tips to help you create a great job posting. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield (https://facebook.com/HRShield) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield (https://twitter.com/HR_Shield) Podcast: https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm/ (https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm) Website: https://hr-shield.com/ (https://HR-Shield.com) Store:  https://hr-rescue.com/ (https://HR-Rescue.com) Enable our Alexa Skill!!! Just say, "Alexa, enable HR Shield!" About HR Shield Do you own a small business?  Are you considering starting a business? Does hiring an HR professional not fit your budget and current cash flow? Whether you are a newly certified HR professional, business owner, office manager, student or a general curious person HR Shield are certified HR specialists that provide quick, accurate and simple answers to common HR and business questions.  Our mission at HR Shield is to impact those small and midsize companies that don't yet understand the value or can't yet afford to hire a full-time certified HR professional.  Our goal is to educate the small business owner and help them understand the importance and impact an HR professional can have on their company and one day hire a full time certified professional. In addition to working with the small to mid-size business owner we provide a full white label HR portal and HR hotline for payroll companies, PEOs and staffing companies and support their small business owner clients.

Amazon's New Kindle 11th Generation Links Click here to buy the new Kindle for $99.99 - ships October 12, 2022 Kevin Keith on TKC 533 October 19, 2018 - New Kindle Paperwhite! Steven King at launch of Kindle 2 - February 10, 2009 (YouTube) Full Press Release: Introducing Kindle and Kindle Kids: Now with 300 ppi High-Resolution Display, USB-C Charging, and 2X Storage The lightest and most compact Kindle provides a glare-free, 6-inch, high-resolution display, up to six weeks of battery life and USB-C charging, adjustable front light, dark mode, and 16 GB of storage—all for only $99.99 Kindle Kids comes with a kid-friendly cover, one year of Amazon Kids+ providing unlimited access to thousands of age-appropriate books, and a two-year worry-free guarantee—for only $119.99 A free, four-month Kindle Unlimited membership is included with Kindle for a limited time, offering access to over 2 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and more SEATTLE—September 13, 2022—Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced the next generation of Kindle—the lightest and smallest Kindle. Starting at just $99.99, the new Kindle combines premium features with an affordable price, including a 300 ppi high-resolution 6-inch display, USB-C charging, longer battery life of up to six weeks, and room for thousands of books with twice the storage. The same features also come with Kindle Kids, which includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ that provides kids with unlimited access to thousands of books. Kindle and Kindle Kids pre-orders start today and will begin shipping October 12. Learn more at http://www.amazon.com/kindle. “With a high-resolution display that delivers three-times more pixels than our previous base Kindle, USB-C charging, 16GB of storage, and built-in adjustable front light, the new ultralight Kindle is the latest example of how we continue to bring premium features to our entry-level devices for even more customers to enjoy,” said Kevin Keith, vice president of Amazon Devices and Services. “And since we launched Kindle Kids three years ago, kids have logged nearly 3 billion minutes reading on Kindle devices. The new Kindle Kids provides an even better reading experience to help kids become lifelong readers.” All-New High-Resolution Display Kindle and Kindle Kids feature an all-new 6-inch, glare-free, 300 ppi high-resolution display with three-times more pixels for laser-quality text and sharp images that read like paper. Dark mode and adjustable front light provide a comfortable reading experience in all conditions, including bright sunlight or no light at all. The device comes packed with customer favorites like X-Ray, which provides important details about people or places mentioned in a book, and a built-in dictionary to quickly look up any word. Simplified setup on the Kindle app for iOS and Android offers an option to register your device in fewer steps and to jump into a book even faster. Lightest and Most Compact Kindle Kindle and Kindle Kids are the lightest and most compact Kindle models available—carry them in your pocket and comfortably read one-handed for even longer. The device's longer battery life of up to six weeks maximizes the time you can spend reading, and the USB-C port makes charging more effortless than ever. The all-new Kindle comes with 16GB of storage—twice the storage of the previous generation—enough to hold thousands of titles, so you can take your library with you. More for Young Readers Since the first Kindle Kids device debuted three years ago, kids have logged nearly 3 billion minutes of reading time on their Kindle devices, with no distractions on their devices from games, videos, social media, or apps. In fact, when the average kid reader sits down with their Kindle, they read more than an hour a day, making Kindle Kids the perfect reading companion for kids between 7-13 years old. Every Kindle Kids comes with a one-year subscription of Amazon Kids+, providing unlimited access to thousands of books, from timeless classics to newer, popular page-turners. Kids can explore and discover their favorite titles from a large selection of content, opening new opportunities to fall in love with reading. The Amazon Kids+ experience on Kindle Kids includes: · Latest hits and award-winners: Explore popular titles like Divergent, Artemis Fowl, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid; books from series like Big Nate, Percy Jackson, Enchanted Forest Chronicles, and Harry Potter; and titles that have won the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Award, Children's Choice Award, and other awards, all in the Amazon Kids+ library. · Add from your library: Get instant access to new releases and bestsellers, plus over a million titles, each $2.99 or less to add even more stories to your child's Kindle Kids library. · Switch between reading and listening: When kids want to listen to a book instead of reading one, they can use Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones with Audible. With Amazon Kids+, hundreds of Audible books are available, including gaming and tween books like Escape from the Overworld, classics like The Secret Garden and Peter Pan, and Audible Originals like Interview with the Robot and The Mystwick School of Musicraft. The Amazon Parent Dashboard for Kindle Kids also provides complete control for parents to set reading and bedtime schedules. Kids can request books for parents and guardians to add to their library, while literacy tools like Word Wise and Vocabulary Builder assist with showing definitions of unfamiliar words and enriching vocabulary through flashcards. With the lightweight design, kid-friendly features, and longer battery life, Kindle Kids makes reading fun, easy, and convenient. The World's Best eBook Store All Kindle devices come with instant access to the world's best eBook store, which includes: Massive selection—Discover millions of books, including the latest best sellers on Amazon Charts and reading recommendations from the Amazon Book Review. Kindle Unlimited—Get unlimited access to an ever-growing selection of over 2 million eBooks, thousands of audiobooks, and more. For a limited time, Kindle will come with a free four-month Kindle Unlimited membership. Amazon Original Stories—Read or listen to binge-worthy short fiction and nonfiction from best-selling authors, acclaimed storytellers, and new voices including Dean Koontz, Mindy Kaling, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Margaret Atwood, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Andy Weir, all included at no additional cost for Prime and Kindle Unlimited members. A diverse set of voices: Access a variety of stories from millions of self-published authors around the world with Kindle Direct Publishing. Additionally, Prime members can read from a rotating selection of thousands of books, magazines, and more—at no additional cost to their Prime membership. Designed with Sustainability in Mind The all-new Kindle and Kindle Kids were designed with sustainability in mind and carry the Climate Pledge Friendly badge, acknowledging further reduction in carbon emissions from previous product generations. Both devices were thoughtfully sourced and built with 90% recycled magnesium. Plus, following our goal to make Amazon device packaging 100% recyclable by 2023, for the first time ever, Kindle device packaging is 100% recyclable in the U.S. and is also made of 100% wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources. In addition, Kindle accessory covers follow suit with packaging made from 99% wood fiber-based materials. Amazon continues to reduce impact on the planet through decreasing waste and providing more-sustainable options, and our efforts with Kindle and Kindle Kids are no different. Pricing and Availability The all-new Kindle will be available starting at $99.99 in 16GB and in Black or Denim colors. New fabric covers for Kindle will be available in Black, Rose, Denim, and Dark Emerald. Kindle Kids will be available starting at $119.99 in 16GB in Black. Customers can select from three kid-friendly cover designs: Space Whale, Unicorn Valley, and Ocean Explorer. Each Kindle Kids device comes with a two-year, worry-free guarantee and one year of Amazon Kids+, an award-winning, all-in-one kid-friendly content service with thousands of ad-free books, games, videos, apps, and Alexa Skills from brands like Disney, LEGO, and National Geographic. On Kindle Kids, Amazon Kids+ provides access to thousands of age-appropriate books. Amazon Kids+ auto-renews after one year starting at $4.99 a month and can be canceled at any time. Both devices are available today for pre-order http://www.amazon.com/kindle. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. 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Show #1451 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Saturday 30th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. THE FORD F-150 LIGHTNING ELECTRIC TRUCK HAS MORE POWER THAN WE THOUGHT! - Ford just announced that the power and payload ratings it had specified for the Lightning pickup are wrong. Luckily, they're "wrong" in the right direction—meaning the final horsepower and payload figures for the F-150 Lightning area actually better than expected. - originally was quoted as offering 426 hp with the standard-range pack and 563 with the juicier extended-range setup. Ford now says the standard-range model packs 452 hp, up 26 hp from Ford's "targeted" number, and the extended-range version doles out a mighty 580 hp, up 17 hp - it makes the standard-range Lightning the most powerful F-150 pickup ever - Ford also says the F-150 Lightning's payload figures have been revised upward, though less impressively so than the horsepower numbers. Certain, unspecified versions of the Lightning can "now haul an extra 235 pounds," per Ford, lifting the maximum one of the electric trucks can carry to 2,235 pounds. · Original Source : https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-f-150-lightning-revised-power-payload-ratings/ FORD'S NEXT-GEN ELECTRIC TRUCK WILL HAVE ACTIVE AERO, MORE RANGE - Ford launched the F-150 Lightning earlier this week, and company CEO Jim Farley hinted at what is to come next. He let slip that the company's Tennessee manufacturing facility would produce a different type of F-Series pickup when production started there in a few years. - he did speak with Laycee from the Miss GoElectric YouTube Channel, who revealed on the latest InsideEVs.com podcast episode (34:44 mark) that the new pickup would have a radical design that some could find controversial. - Farley told her that the new electric pickup would feature active and deployable aero similar to a semi-truck, with the design focusing on maximizing efficiency. - The new truck would allegedly cost about $7,000 more than the F-150 Lightning and offer about 100 miles more of range. That means the Ford could offer 400-plus miles (643-plus kilometers). The current F-150 Lightning can deliver up to 320 miles (514 km). Ford has spent the last two years developing this new truck. - Ford will produce the new pickup at its manufacturing complex in Tennessee. - Blue Oval City, will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and batteries. The site will have three gigafactories. The complex will see operations begin in 2025, so it could be a bit before we see this new pickup. Original Source : https://www.motor1.com/news/582926/ford-next-electric-truck-aero-range/ LUCID CEO MADE OVER $260 MILLION IN PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARDS IN 2021 - Lucid Group CEO Peter Rawlinson earned more than $260 million in performance-based awards last year - In March 2021, Lucid Group's board awarded Rawlinson about 13.8 million time-based units of stock that vest over four years beginning at the end of 2021, plus 16 million performance-based stock units. - The entire award was valued by the company at a whopping $556 million, according to a filing on April 28. Rawlinson's $263 million payday is one of the largest compensation packages paid to any executive in 2021. - The company's market value remained high enough over a six-month period for Rawlinson to collect four of the five tranches of performance-based units, according to the filing. - Lucid Group recently said it needed more cash to fund its plans, which include a second factory in Saudi Arabia, expected to open in 2025. The company raised $2 billion in convertible debt in December, but Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts that the startup may have to sell more stock to raise the necessary funds. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/583003/lucid-ceo-made-over-260-million-usd-performance-based-awards-2021/ SHELL AWARDS ANOTHER CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FRAMEWORK CONTRACT TO ABB - ABB has signed a new global framework agreement with Shell to supply its complete portfolio of AC and DC charging stations. The products range from the AC wallbox for homes, businesses and retail to the Terra 360 HPC charging point. - Shell reportedly intends to operate 500,000 charging points worldwide by 2025. By 2030, this number is to increase to 2.5 million. To achieve this, the oil company needs one thing above all: lots of charging points. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/29/shell-awards-another-charging-infrastructure-framework-contract-to-abb/ - Shell does not provide any further details on this in the strategy, so it is unclear which markets they will cover with how many charge points. Going by past activities, Shell has been active in several markets, reaching across Europe and even Canada. Recent acquisitions or attempts include NEw Motion and Ubitricity and Shell is a partner of Ionity. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2021/02/12/shell-to-install-half-a-million-charge-points-by-2025/ BIG OIL WANTS A PIECE OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE PIE - The likes of Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Equinor, and BP are all backing EV projects as they expand their portfolios to include non-traditional energy sectors. - In Europe, Shell has been just one of the oil majors to expand its EV charging network over the last year. Shell's subsidiary, ubitricity – standing for ubiquitous electricity – is using innovative technologies to enhance access to EV charging stations by powering cars across cities through lamp posts. Shell's public charging network, Shell Recharge, expects to have over 500,000 charging points globally by 2025, establishing locations across supermarkets, street-charging points, and EV hubs. - Shell is also leading by example by establishing an EV charging hub in London, replacing its petrol and diesel pumps with ultra-rapid 175kW charge points - Last year, Equinor also announced a $130-million investment in Solid Power, a U.S. firm developing all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) for electric vehicles. The BMW Group and Ford have also partnered with Solid Power to acquire ASSBs for their new EV models. Equinor believes the development of ASSBs could provide lower-cost EV batteries to the market. - This April, BP sent EV stock soaring with the announcement of a multi-year contract with Tritium. Tritium will provide almost 1,000 chargers for the U.K., Australian, and New Zealand markets. Original Source : https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Big-Oil-Wants-A-Piece-Of-The-Electric-Vehicle-Pie.html BYD IS CLOSER TO 1 TWH THAN TESLA: CAPACITY ALREADY SURPASSED 500 GWH - In April 2020, Elon Musk suggested Tesla plants would not be named Gigafactories anymore. They would be called Terafactories, implying they would deliver more than 1 TWh in battery packs. With the 4680 cell delays, BYD is closer to achieving 1 TWh than Tesla. - Bridget McCarthy mapped all the cell plants BYD currently has and concluded it has an amazing installed capacity above 500 GWh. To be more precise, we're talking about 522 GWh, which is not counting a huge battery factory planned for Europe and some other plants – such as Huangpi, in Wuhan – that still have not disclosed how many cells they will be able to manufacture. - Tesla planned to make 100 GWh at Giga Nevada but would be delivering around 30 GWh. Most of its cars now need suppliers such as LG Energy Solution and CATL, which provides Tesla with LFP cells. - The list provided by the financial analyst at Snow Capital is impressive. Original Source : https://www.autoevolution.com/news/byd-is-closer-to-1-twh-than-tesla-capacity-already-surpassed-500-gwh-187738.html Bridget McCarthy on Twitter: “In less than a week, 12 different business units within BYD completely shifted to mask production. In just five weeks, BYD went from producing zero masks, to being the WORLD'S LARGEST SURGICAL MASK PRODUCER. By May, BYD was producing over 50M masks per day. - In a matter of days, BYD's designers drew more than 400 renderings of mask machines, the electronics group prepared the necessary parts, & 3,000 engineers from 13 business divisions started building. A week later, BYD was producing masks to be sent around the world. - The teams (i.e. battery business unit vs. logistics department) competed to have the highest daily mask output. BYD yanked battery engineers from the then-top-secret Blade battery project to oversee mask production, one of whom continually topped the “dragon and tiger list”. Original Source : https://twitter.com/bridgemccarthy_/status/1359613174958407680 SERBIA INKS $200 MLN DEAL WITH STELLANTIS TO PRODUCE ELECTRIC CARS Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/serbia-inks-200-mln-deal-with-stellantis-produce-electric-cars-2022-04-28/ CHEAPER TESLA MOBILE CONNECTOR NOW LISTED IN VEHICLE CONFIGURATOR Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/583024/cheaper-testa-mobile-connector-now-listed-vehicle-configurator/ JOE MANCHIN CALLS EV TAX CREDITS “LUDICROUS” IN SENATE HEARING Original Source : https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/04/west-virginas-manchin-stands-in-way-of-ludicrous-ev-tax-credits/ HOW NEW ENERGY VEHICLES FIND THEIR MARKET IN RURAL CHINA Original Source : https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-04-30/How-new-energy-vehicles-find-their-market-in-rural-China-19E67ADnaww/index.html VW, BMW, MERCEDES SEEK ALTERNATIVES TO GAS AND OIL AMID THREAT OF RUSSIAN EMBARGO Original Source : https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/vw-bmw-mercedes-seek-alternatives-gas-and-oil-amid-threat-russian-embargo QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? 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Show #1450 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Friday 29th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. ELON MUSK DUMPS $8.5B IN TESLA STOCK AHEAD OF TWITTER BUY - Elon Musk has sold off a whopping $8.5 billion in Tesla stock this week as he prepares to acquire Twitter for $44 billion – but he insists that the rest of his stake in the electric car maker will remain untouched for now. - Securities filings revealed Friday that Musk sold 5.2 million Tesla shares via open-market transactions that occurred on Thursday. That brings the total to 9.6 million shares after earlier disclosures detailed earlier stock sales worth $4 billion on Tuesday and Wednesday. - The stock sales in total amounted to 5% of his stake in Tesla - Musk still owns nearly 16% of Tesla shares, according to FactSet data cited by the Wall Street Journal. Original Source : https://nypost.com/2022/04/29/elon-musk-dumps-8-5b-in-tesla-stock-ahead-of-twitter-buy/ ANNUAL MEETING: MERCEDES-BENZ CONTINUES ITS SUCCESSFUL TRANSFORMATION - Focusing on electric vehicles and growing the top-end segment at Mercedes-Benz has paid off. Four figures illustrate this transformation: Group sales of the top-end models increased by 30%, sales of electric passenger cars increased by 64%, sales of electric Vans 118% and adjusted EBIT of the Mercedes-Benz Group grew by 123%. - This year the company expects to make further progress toward its long-term strategic goal of CO2 neutrality. With the EQS SUV, EQE SUV, EQT and eCitan models more than 10 fully electric vehicles will have been presented by the end of 2022. Moreover, with the Ambition2039, Mercedes-Benz Cars has set itself the target of reaching an important milestone as early as 2030 on the road to CO2 neutrality: to halve CO2 emissions compared with 2020 levels. Here, the most important levers are electrifying the vehicle fleet, charging with green power, improving battery technology and by extensively using recycled materials and renewable energy in production sites. Potential CO2 emissions are also evaluated as a criterion when contracts are awarded to potential suppliers. - Mercedes-Benz plans to cover more than 70% of its energy requirements in production with renewable energy sources by 2030. Original Source : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220428006027/en/Annual-Meeting-Mercedes-Benz-Continues-Its-Successful-Transformation 62% OF 2017 TO 2019 CHEVROLET BOLTS HAVE HAD THEIR BATTERY REPLACED - Chevrolet is now in the process of replacing the battery packs of the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, as these two models' original pack was had defects that could cause a fire - 18 such incidents were officially confirmed and linked to bad batteries. The manufacturer began replacing the battery packs of all affected vehicles from the 2017 through 2022 model years, and it looks like it's prioritizing older cars first. - Chevrolet has already replaced the battery pack in 62 percent of affected Bolts built under the 2017 through 2019 model years. Chevy says that last quarter it changed 26,952 battery packs. - Another document issued for 2021 through 2022 model year affected Chevy Bolts shows that these newer cars haven't received new batteries yet - just 701 swaps were performed out of a total 52,414 pool of affected vehicles. - Owners of Bolt EVs equipped with the new battery are also reporting a range increase with the fresh pack. When our own Tom Moloughney took part in a range test of a Bolt with a newly replaced battery, he found that post swap it was able to travel for around 13.5 percent longer than before. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/582844/report-chevrolet-bolt-battery-replacement/ JAGUAR OWNER TATA MOTORS EYES CHIPMAKING, PLANS FOR AN EV BATTERY FACTORY - Besides making chips, plans to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles will also be announced soon - Tata Group are aligned to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attempts to make India a leader in semiconductor production and reduce its reliance on imports amid global chain disruptions. - “Supply chain is getting very precarious and uncertain,” said Shailesh Chandra, managing director at Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles in an interview on Friday. Lockdowns in China have worsened the visibility of semiconductors and the logistics have become the next challenge for Tata Motors given the lack of availability of containers, he said. - The impact of the chip shortage is more “acute” in electric vehicles than gasoline models, Chandra said. The waiting period for electric vehicles at Tata Motors could be as much as six months, compared with four months for cars with internal combustion engines, he said. - Tata's foray into semiconductor making will also help its group firm, Tata Motors, which makes the iconic Jaguar Land Rover brands and has suffered due to these shortages. - also announced plans to launch its first-ever pure electric car by 2025. The five-seater Avinya will have no gasoline variants, Chandra told reporters in a briefing on Friday. - Tata Motors currently sells two battery-powered models, the Nexon EV and Tigor EV, but these cars also have variants that run on fossil fuels. Original Source : https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-29/jaguar-owner-eyes-chipmaking-plans-for-an-ev-battery-factory THE US GENERATED A RECORD 18% OF ITS ELECTRICITY FROM WIND AND SOLAR IN MARCH - Last month, the US generated 18% of its electricity from wind and solar (59 TWh) for the first time. That beat the previous record set in March 2021 (53 TWh) - In 2015, the US generated just 5.7% of its electricity from wind and solar (229.8 TWh). By 2021, it had more than doubled that, reaching 13% of its electricity from wind and solar (543.5 TWh). - Wind and solar were the fastest-growing forms of electricity worldwide for the 17th year in a row in 2021 and are projected to be the backbone of the future electricity system. - Many European countries already produced more than 25% of their electricity from wind and solar in 2021, including Germany, Spain, and the UK, which is helping to rapidly reduce their reliance on imported fossil fuels from Russia Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/28/the-us-generated-a-record-18-of-its-electricity-from-wind-and-solar-in-march/ TESLA MODEL 3 WAS EUROPE'S BEST SELLING CAR IN MARCH 2022 - The Tesla Model 3 was the number one selling car across Europe in March, even when taking internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into account. - According to the figures from JATO Dynamics, the electric sedan took the top spot with 23,013 registrations last month. While that was a slight 3% drop from the same time period in 2021, it was 50% higher than March 2020 - The Model Y was close behind in third place with 18,968 registrations last month. - When looking at just battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the Model 3 and Model Y were easily the most popular choice in Europe, accumulating 41,981 registrations combined. - The closest competition came from the Fiat 500 (6,579), Kia Niro (5,217), and Volkswagen ID.4 (5,009). - “The shift in favour to low emissions vehicles was particularly prevalent in countries such as Switzerland (which had a 28% EV market share vs 14% diesel market share), the UK (23% vs 10%), France (21% vs 16%) and Belgium (24% vs 19%), in addition to the well established trends seen in Norway, Sweden, Netherlands and Denmark,” JATO said. Original Source : https://driveteslacanada.ca/model-3/tesla-model-3-europes-best-selling-car-march-2022/ 16 STATES SUE POSTAL SERVICE OVER GAS-POWERED MAIL TRUCKS   Original Source : https://www.axios.com/usps-states-lawsuit-electric-vehicles-environment-73e9ed1a-e6b2-4d60-a549-bf6578340fbb.html HOW THE FORMULA E GEN3 IS SHAPING UP TO BE THE WORLD'S MOST EFFICIENT RACE CAR Original Source : https://thenextweb.com/news/formula-e-gen3-claims-to-be-the-worlds-most-efficient-race-car LEVC CELEBRATES SALE OF 5000TH TX ELECTRIC TAXI IN LONDON Original Source : https://www.greentechprogress.com/articles/26562/levc-celebrates-sale-of-5000th-tx-electric-taxi-in-london NEW 14-SEAT ELECTRIC COMMUTER BUS LANDS IN AUSTRALIA Original Source : https://thedriven.io/2022/04/29/new-14-seat-electric-commuter-bus-lands-in-australia/ EX CHARGEMASTER CEO DAVID MARTELL LAUNCHES INTUITIVE HOME CHARGER EVIOS ONE Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/28/ex-chargemaster-ceo-david-martell-launches-intuitive-home-charger-evios-one/ KIA INITIATES ‘PURPOSE-BUILT VEHICLE' STRATEGY WITH LAUNCH OF NIRO PLUS   Original Source : https://www.kianewscenter.com/news/all/kia-initiates--purpose-built-vehicle--strategy-with-launch-of-niro-plus/s/5c20e40b-12a3-452d-b353-439c1ad15f1e USED EV MARKET SET TO CHANGE WITH NEW BATTERY WARRANTIES Original Source : https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/mobility/article-used-ev-market-set-to-change-with-new-battery-warranties/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? 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Show #1449 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Thursday 28th  April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. VW SAID TO CONSIDER BUILDING ID. BUZZ, ELECTRIC PICKUP IN THE US - Ever since Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Buzz in early March, the automaker constantly had to answer questions regarding the possibility that the electric van will also be made in the United States. - reports claim that Volkswagen is considering an expansion of its Chattanooga plant in Tennessee. A source close to the matter told Reuters that the automaker plans to build an electric pickup and the ID. Buzz at the new facility. - VW has not confirmed plans for an electric pickup yet, although VW Group CEO Herbert Diess and VW of America CEO Scott Keogh have vaguely hinted at such plans. - The report ties in with another one from Germany's Manager Magazin from earlier today. The publication wrote that Volkswagen was planning to build a second production plant in the US that would increase its annual capacity to up to 600,000 vehicles. - VW Group announced on March 21 that it plans to invest at least $7.1 billion in North America over the next five years. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/582632/vw-said-to-consider-building-id-buzz-electric-pickup-us/ VOLKSWAGEN REPORTEDLY CONSIDERING A SECOND US PRODUCTION SITE PLUS NEW BATTERY CELL PLANT - With competitors like Nissan, General Motors, and Ford Motor Co. all manufacturing EVs in the state of Tennessee, it is very quickly becoming a mecca for electrification in the US and could soon be number one, according to the head of the Tennessee Valley Authority. - Current ID.4 production capacity in Chattanooga is expected to be from 100,000 to 120,000 units per year as the automaker adds a third production shift creating about 4,500 jobs. Combined with existing production for VW's Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport, the Chattanooga plant would essentially be maxed out. - The report also states that VW is considering a battery plant near the Chattanooga plant(s) as well. - According to VW exec Scott Keogh, the company's current plan is to source its EV battery cells from  SK Innovation at the new $2.6 billion factory it is building in Georgia. In terms of a potential US battery plant, Keogh said VW will need units. Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/29/volkswagen-reportedly-considering-a-second-us-production-site-plus-new-battery-cell-plant/ VOLKSWAGEN & BP LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP TO ROLL-OUT EV FAST CHARGING IN EUROPE - Volkswagen Group and energy giant bp have launched a strategic partnership that will aim to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe, unveiling the first charger in Dusseldorf, Germany. The partnership aims to rapidly building a fast charging network across Europe by 2024. - The roll-out will feature Volkswagen's Flexpole 150kW charging units, each of which feature two charge points, and an integrated battery storage system. - The Flexpole units can be directly connected to a low voltage grid which removes the requirement for a dedicated substation and costly construction work, while providing fast charging speeds of up to 150kW - The first phase of the roll-out will see up to an additional 4,000 charge points at bp's Aral retail sites in Germany and bp retail sites in the UK over the next 24 months. - bp's charging network will be integrated into Volkswagen, ŠKODA and Seat/Cupra in-car dashboards ensuring drivers can find their nearest charger seamlessly. Original Source : https://www.autofutures.tv/2022/04/28/volkswagen-bp-launch-partnership-to-roll-out-ev-fast-charging-in-europe/ USPS HIT BY CAROLYN MALONEY ON LIMITING ELECTRIC VEHICLE PURCHASES - he U.S. Postal Service used “faulty” assumptions in limiting its purchase of electric mail-delivery trucks in its $6 billion fleet replacement plan, a top House Democrat said Tuesday. - The postal service used a low gas price and assumed higher maintenance costs for an electric vehicle than for gas-powered, said Representative Carolyn Maloney, a New York Democrat who is pushing for the service to buy more battery-powered vehicles. - The service last month said it had doubled, to about 10,000, the number of electric vehicles in its initial order. The trucks will be among 50,000 Next Generation Delivery Vehicles from Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Corp. - Maloney referred to a Government Accountability Office report released Tuesday. The congressional watchdog said the postal service used a gas price that is almost $2 per gallon less than the current national average price of gas. - The Postal Service is moving forward over objections of the Biden administration with its $6 billion plan to purchase as many as 165,000 mail trucks over the next 10 years, with up to 90% of those running on gasoline instead of more climate-friendly batteries. Original Source : https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/usps-hit-carolyn-maloney-limiting-electric-vehicle-purchases AMAZON POSTS A LOSS AS ONLINE SHOPPING SLOWS, STOCK TANKS Original Source : https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazon-posts-a-loss-as-online-shopping-slows-stock-tanks/ FORD CUTS 580 U.S. SALARIED, AGENCY WORKERS AS IT RESTRUCTURES FOR EVS Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/28/ford-cuts-580-us-salaried-agency-workers-as-it-restructures-for-evs.html MILITARY EVS ARE A NECESSARY AWAKENING — NOT ‘WOKENESS' Original Source : https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/3469206-military-evs-are-a-necessary-awakening-not-wokeness/ HERTZ LAYS OUT 17 EUROPEAN ROAD TRIPS PERFECT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVERS Original Source : https://www.carscoops.com/2022/04/hertz-lays-out-17-european-road-trips-perfect-for-electric-vehicle-drivers/ RESEARCHERS FIND E-BIKES OUTPACING ELECTRIC CARS SALES IN THE U.S.   Original Source : https://www.bicycling.com/news/a39838840/ebikes-are-outpacing-electric-car-sales-in-the-us/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? 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Show #1448 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Wednesday 27th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. FORD CONFIRMS ANOTHER ALL-ELECTRIC PICKUP AFTER THE F-150 LIGHTNING https://insideevs.com/news/582320/ford-confirms-another-electric-pickup/ FORD'S $3.1 BILLION Q1 NET LOSS TIED TO RIVIAN STOCK PLUNGE https://www.autonews.com/earnings-reports/ford-q1-earnings-31-billion-net-loss-tied-rivian-stock-plunge-execs-affirm-full AMAZON TAKES $7.6 BILLION LOSS ON RIVIAN STAKE AFTER EV COMPANY'S STOCK PLUNGE https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/28/amazon-takes-7point6-billion-loss-on-rivian-stake-from-q1-stock-plunge.html RIVIAN ANNOUNCES NEW SOFTWARE FEATURES https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/27/23043536/rivian-ocean-coast-trim-production-delays-sand-mode-pet-dashcam GM SAYS IT'S STILL MAKING CHEVY SPARK EV BATTERIES https://www.pcmag.com/news/gm-reportedly-stops-making-chevy-spark-ev-batteries POLESTAR 2 GETS A FRESH DESIGN https://www.teslarati.com/polestar-2-design-updates-sustainability-ethical-cobalt-sourcing-batteries/ FREEWIRE RAISES $125 MILLION FROM INVESTORS https://www.wsj.com/articles/ev-charging-startup-freewire-raises-125-million-from-investors-including-blackrock-11651050000 AIWAYS TO USE CATL'S BATTERY SWAPPING SYSTEM https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/27/aiways-to-use-catls-battery-swapping-system/ MY $3,500 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV PROVES 45 MILES OF EV RANGE MIGHT BE ENOUGH https://www.thedrive.com/news/my-3500-mitsubishi-i-miev-proves-45-miles-of-ev-range-might-be-enough UAW WEIGHS IN AGAINST CONNECTICUT ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES BILL https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2022/04/26/uaw-weighs-in-against-connecticut-electric-vehicle-sales-bill%EF%BF%BC/ LUCID WILL SELL UP TO 100,000 EVS TO THE SAUDI GOVERNMENT https://www.engadget.com/lucid-motors-nabs-deal-to-sell-up-to-100000-e-vs-to-saudi-arabia-134028550.html QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ OCTOPUS ELECTRIC JUICE - MAKING PUBLIC CHARGING SIMPLE WITH ONE CARD, ONE MAP AND ONE APP

Show #1447 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Tuesday 26th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Jim Farley on Twitter: "Happening now! #F150Lightning trucks are officially rolling off the line here at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan

Show #1446 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Monday 25th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. VOLKSWAGEN MAKES CHARGING EASIER AND MORE CONVENIENT - The volume brands Volkswagen, Cupra/Seat and ŠKODA are now offering simple tariffs for public charging, allowing customers to charge at fixed kilowatt-hour prices throughout the entire charging network. With this step, the company creates optimal cost transparency. - In the future, customers will have the choice between three basic tariffs, each with fixed prices per kilowatt hour charged. The new tariffs apply to customers of We Charge (Volkswagen), Powerpass (ŠKODA), Easy Charging (SEAT/CUPRA) and Elli and offer top conditions for Ionity fast chargers, among other benefits. - Depending on the country, prices can be different, but always follow the same logic.02 Elli, our in-house brand, which is responsible for all activities in the Group around the topic of charging & energy is the backbone of the offer. - charging stations will be highlighted in the e-cars navigation system and drivers will be offered the option of choosing to drive there. The quality criteria will include reliability, weather protection and if there is a catering option. This means that customers will be able to target charging stations with a canopy and coffee offering. The program is scheduled to start later this year. - Another component of the quality offensive is the market launch of Plug&Charge. The function will be activated from the middle of the year via a software update in all e-cars of the volume brands based on the MEB architecture. The vehicle identifies itself at the corresponding charging stations using the ISO 15118 standard and automatically starts the charging process. Plug&Charge is supported by IONITY, Aral/bp, E.ON and Iberdrola Original Source : https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/quality-offensive-volkswagen-makes-charging-easier-and-more-convenient-7902 RIVIAN R1T CAN NOW CHARGE AT UP TO 500 AMPS WITH NEW SOFTWARE UPDATE - the latest 2022.11.02 software update for the Rivian R1T all-electric pickup, released this month and examined by Out of Spec Reviews. - Kyle Conner, among various changes, Rivian has increased the maximum DC fast charging current from 450 A to 500 A, which is expected to slightly increase the rate of range replenishing. - Now, we saw that it can take 498 A right away at a low state-of-charge, which combined with around 400 V is over 200 kW - 204 kW at 14% SOC to be specific. The peak (according to the charger's display) was about 217 kW, above 40% SOC. That's actually very close to the 210 kW peak value declared in technical papers. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/581819/rivian-r1t-500a-charging-software-update/ HEAT PUMPS INCLUDED IN GM EVS COULD GIVE THEM A REAL-WORLD RANGE ADVANTAGE - GM confirmed Monday that it plans to include heat-pump technology in all of its current and upcoming Ultium-platform electric vehicles. - That includes the Hummer EV now being delivered and the soon-arriving Cadillac Lyriq, plus many more to arrive in the next several years. In them, the tech will help recover low-level waste heat in ways that can add up in meaningful ways—bringing them quicker acceleration, faster charging, and a longer range - the one in GM EVs employs a compressor-and-evaporator component system and a specially chosen refrigerant that undergoes a phase change. A physical reaction pays off in the release of energy as it goes from gas to liquid—to in effect amplify whatever energy it can scavenge along the way. - That extra can go toward cabin heating, low-level electrical functions, or even preconditioning of the battery—potentially extending range by as much as 10%. Original Source : https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135681_heat-pumps-included-in-gm-evs-could-give-them-a-real-world-range-advantage GM INTRODUCES NEW ENERGY-SAVING FEATURE FOR EVS  - “Having a ground-up EV architecture gives us the freedom to build in standard features like Ultium's energy recovery capabilities,” said Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, global product development, purchasing and supply chain. “This helps us squeeze more efficiency, performance and overall customer benefit out of our EVs.” - Ultium's energy recovery even enables GMC Hummer EV's Watts to Freedom feature. Energy recovery pre-cools the propulsion system to help the all-electric supertruck accelerate from 0-60 mph in approximately 3 seconds. Original Source : https://businessjournaldaily.com/gm-introduces-new-energy-saving-feature-for-evs/ GM's EV Tech Captures Body Heat and Uses It to Warm the Cabin - Covered by 11 patents and four publications, the development of Ultium energy recovery traces its inception back to GM's first EV, the EV1, in the late 1990s, when GM engineers first developed an EV heat pump. Ultium energy recovery is available on all current Ultium vehicles and planned for future Ultium vehicles. Original Source : https://www.designdevelopmenttoday.com/industries/automotive/news/22197256/gms-ev-tech-captures-body-heat-and-uses-it-to-warm-the-cabin GM SAYS IT WILL PRODUCE ELECTRIC CHEVROLET CORVETTES - General Motors will produce an electrified Chevrolet Corvette next year, followed by an all-electric version of the iconic sports car, GM President Mark Reuss said Monday. - Reuss said the automaker will continue to manufacture traditional models with internal combustion engines alongside the electrified models. He declined to disclose when the all-electric Corvette would be released or whether the “electrified” model would be a traditional hybrid or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. - GM's confirmation of the electrified Corvettes comes amid increased pressure from Wall Street for legacy automakers to better compete against EV industry leader Tesla. It also comes a day before GM's crosstown rival, Ford Motor, is scheduled to host an event for its electric F-150 Lightning pickup, which has received significant attention from investors and media. Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/25/gm-says-it-will-produce-electric-chevrolet-corvettes.html HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 TO RECEIVE PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS FOR 2023 MODEL YEAR Original Source : https://electriccarsreport.com/2022/04/hyundai-ioniq-5-to-receive-product-enhancements-for-2023-model-year/ Make New York EV Ready" Bill Promoting the Development of New Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Original Source : https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/anna-m-kaplan/make-new-york-ev-ready-bill-promoting-development-new-electric NIO RESPONDS TO WHY IT WILL ALLOW USERS TO OPT OUT OF BAAS PLAN Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/04/26/nio-responds-to-why-it-will-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-baas-plan/ FRANCE TO OFFER €30,000 LOANS TO HELP BUY HYBRID OR ELECTRIC VEHICLES Original Source : https://www.connexionfrance.com/article/French-news/France-to-offer-30-000-loans-to-help-buy-hybrid-or-electric-vehicles QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? 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Show #1445 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Sunday 24th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. WHY THE F-150 LIGHTNING LAUNCH IS A PIVOTAL MOMENT FOR FORD AND EVS - Ford Motor Co. will become the first legacy automaker to launch a mainstream electric pickup — a pivotal moment for the automaker that potentially could accelerate the push to electrify America's vehicle fleet given F-150's profitability and popularity. - But being early also makes it that much more important for Ford to pull this off without any major hitches, experts say — even as the company attempts to ramp up production volumes amid myriad supply-chain disruptions, an ongoing pandemic, rising commodity costs and geopolitical tensions - It's difficult to overstate the importance of the F-Series lineup to Ford's business. - In a typical year, the truck franchise nets sales of roughly 900,000 trucks. It's been the best-selling truck in the U.S. for 45 consecutive years. And it is Ford's cash cow, generating more revenue than the major U.S. sports leagues combined, as well as Fortune 100 companies like Nike Inc. and the Coca-Cola Co., according to a 2020 Boston Consulting Group study commissioned by Ford. - Ford now is moving to boost annual Lightning production to 150,000 units by next year. Overall, the company is investing $50 billion in electrification through 2026 and eyeing annual production of more than 2 million EVs globally by then. - The company has said that the majority of Lightning reservations have come from customers who are new to Ford — not the automaker's truck base. Original Source : https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2022/04/24/ford-f-150-lightning-electric-truck-launch-ev/7382547001/ FORD PATENTS TANK TURN, POSSIBLY FOR F-150 LIGHTNING - Rivian made quite a splash with its viral video portraying one of its R1T electric pickups essentially turning on the spot, like a tank, by driving the wheels on one side forward, while the others are going in reverse. However, the feature is not currently present in its production vehicles, and Ford also patented its own version - The patent drawing below shows what appears to be an F-150 Lightning but text makes no direct mention of that truck - unlike the Rivian R1T and R1S, the Ford F-150 Lightning doesn't come with a quad-motor setup, with one motor driving each individual wheel. So far, Ford has only announced dual-motor versions, and in order for those to be able to perform a tank turn, the manufacturer will need to resort to reversing one side and not the other via gears, or just applying lock to all four wheels. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/581678/ford-patent-tank-turn-f150-lightning/ MORE AMERICANS VIEW ELECTRIC VEHICLES AS A PRIMARY CAR - A new consumer survey conducted by MINI USA reveals various shifts in American consumers' sentiment toward electric vehicles (EVs) over the last three years. The survey, which repeated the same set of questions used in a 2019 questionnaire carried out by MINI USA, indicates that more Americans – and particularly younger and female consumers – view electric vehicles as a primary car in the household more than any other use case.  This represents a shift from 2019 where more respondents selected “commuting car” and “city car” as preferred uses.  Commissioned by Engine's CARAVAN®, the survey further explores consumers‘ level of knowledge about the EV infrastructure in their regions, as well as personal attitudes toward EV ownership and travel needs. - A point that has remained consistent from both surveys is daily   travel distance, as 76% of respondents say that 75 miles of battery   range is sufficient for everyday driving. Only a 3% increase over the   course of three years, consumers' daily driving distances continue to   remain well below the current range of all new electric vehicles on   the market today. - About 63% of all respondents in 2022 still consider EV owners to     be early adopters, which is only 3% lower over the last three years.     While this pioneering connotation may sound complimentary to some,     it highlights a need for more mainstream awareness of the     accessibility, daily usage, and convenience of electric vehicles today. - Greater visibility for charging stations is needed, though some     progress has been made. About 35% of consumers now know where their     nearest EV charging port is located, a slight improvement from 26%     in 2019. Original Source : https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0383394EN_US/new-consumer-survey-from-mini-usa-shows-more-americans-view-electric-vehicles-as-a-primary-car-in-the-household-as-average-daily-driving-distances-remain-well-within-ev-range KEMPOWER TO DELIVER DC CHARGERS "AT SCALE" TO MER IN NORWAY - Norwegian charge point operator Mer says it has opted for Kempower from Finland to deliver fast-charging equipment to Mer in Norway. They have signed a framework agreement and say they will roll out the DC infrastructure “at scale.” - Mer Norway (formerly Grønn Kontakt) was founded in 2009 and has since built over 300 fast-charging stations throughout Norway. Owned by Statkraft, the company also has a foothold in Sweden, Germany, Austria, and the UK. - Kempower has a range of DC charging stations delivering 40 to 320 kW. The company did not state which type of hardware Mer will use in Norway. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/24/kempower-to-deliver-dc-chargers-at-scale-to-mer-in-norway/ KEMPOWER - S-SERIES CHARGING SATELLITE SYSTEM - Kempower S-Series charging satellite system is an electric vehicle fast charging system for large and widespread fleets. The system is especially ideal for electric buses and parties offering fast charging for electric passenger cars. The need for simultaneous and frequent fast charging is easily fulfilled with S-Series charging satellite posts.  Due to the modular structure, the standard Kempower charging system offers power from 40 kW to 600 kW. - The S-Series charging satellite system consists of a C-Series charging power unit and 4 double satellites or 8 single satellites, with a maximum total of 8 charging outputs. Inside the cabinet, there are Kempower power modules that each provide 40 kW of charging power. 1 to 4 modules can be installed in a single C-Series cabinet whereas one charging power unit can have 1 to 3 cabinets. All in all up to 12 modules can be installed in a charging power unit.  You can start with one module and acquire more when needed. The charging power can be distributed dynamically into each charging output. Original Source : https://kempower.com/charging-solutions/products/s-series-charging-system/ China Electric Car Market Reaches 26% Plugin Market Share In March Original Source : https://cleantechnica.com/2022/04/24/china-electric-car-market-reaches-26-plugin-market-share-in-march/ ELECTRIC VEHICLES: EV CHARGING NETWORK WILL BE 99 PERCENT RELIABLE Original Source : https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1600371/electric-vehicles-charging-network-new-law-UK ELECTRIC CAR COST ADVANTAGE OVER PETROL GROWS AMID ENERGY MARKET TURMOIL Original Source : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/24/electric-car-cost-advantage-petrol-grows-energy-market-turmoil-ukraine SKODA DROPS ENTRY-LEVEL ENYAQ 60 MODEL IN UK Original Source : https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/skoda-drops-entry-level-enyaq-60-model-as-electric-suv-is-hit-by-high-demand-and-component-shortage/260752 DOCUMENTARY 'ELON MUSK'S CRASH COURSE' TO TAKE HARD LOOK AT TESLA SAFETY Original Source : https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/new-doc-elon-musks-crash-course-to-take-hard-look-at-tesla-safety/ EV INDUSTRY: SALARIES HEAD NORTH AT ALL LEVELS AS EV COMPANIES RACE FOR TALENT Original Source : https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/salaries-head-north-as-ev-companies-race-for-talent/articleshow/91082732.cms QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ OCTOPUS ELECTRIC JUICE - MAKING PUBLIC CHARGING SIMPLE WITH ONE CARD, ONE MAP AND ONE APP

Show #1444 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Saturday 23rd April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. AUDI UPDATES U.S. EVS FOR 2023 - Audi of America today announced updates to its lineup for the 2023 model year, including pricing, vehicle packaging updates, and new standard and available equipment. - Additionally, by the end of 2022, Audi plans to have more fully electric models on sale in the United States than any other luxury brand. The Audi e-tron, e-tron S, e-tron Sportback, e-tron S Sportback, Audi e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT, will be joined by the Audi Q4 e-tron, and Q4 Sportback e-tron. - . Standard on the e-tron Sportback Prestige trim are 22-inch 5-spoke-Turbine design bi-color wheels, dynamic orange front and rear brake calipers, rear side airbags with illuminated safety belt buckles, and Digital Matrix-design headlights. - Following the introduction of Audi's first electric grand tourer, the e-tron GT sees changes in exterior appearance as well as changes to packages and standard features. The Hekla gray grille which adorned the front fascia of the model year 2022 e-tron GT is now replaced by a body-color grille. Additionally, as standard equipment, a second charging port has been added on the passenger side of the e-tron GT - The RS e-tron GT also adds a newly available Ceramic brake package with Anthracite calipers bundled with 21-inch 5-double-spoke concave module design wheels. Original Source : https://media.audiusa.com/en-us/releases/518 HYUNDAI AND WE DRIVE SOLAR DEPLOY IONIQ 5S WITH V2G TECH IN THE NETHERLANDS - Hyundai Motor Group and We Drive Solar have teamed up to help create a completely bi-directional region in the Dutch development district of Cartesius in Utrecht of the Netherlands. To begin, We Drive Solar has equipped 25 Hyundai IONIQ 5 BEVs with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to send power back to homes and businesses in the region during peak energy hours. - By implementing a holistic system of solar panels, charging stations, and shared vehicles with V2G capabilities like the modified IONIQ 5s, the companies seek to power 2,530 homes in Utrecht to create the “world's first bi-directional city.” - When vehicles do need to be used, residents of Utrecht will be able to drive a shared car through We Drive Solar, offering EVs like the IONIQ 5s equipped with V2G tech. The initial rollout is 25 BEVs, but Hyundai has already shared intentions to implement 150 over the course of 2022. - In the Utrecht region, renewables like solar and wind power are the main sources of energy. That energy can then be stored in the battery packs of the IONIQ 5s to drive around as shared vehicles, but also use V2G capabilities to send that stored energy back to the city during peak hours. Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/22/hyundai-and-we-drive-solar-deploy-ioniq-5s-with-v2g-tech-in-the-netherlands-to-create-the-worlds-first-bi-directional-city/ TESLA FSD BETA 10.12 WILL RECEIVE MORE DETAILED VEHICLE MODELS - The next iteration of Tesla's Full Self-Driving software, expected to be numbered 10.12, is supposedly making some improvements to the visualizations shown on the vehicle screen. - Most notably, it will now display a new render for sedan-type vehicles that will show wheels and highlight open doors in yellow. - Tesla has been gradually increasing the number of visualizations available on the car display, demonstrating what the car can perceive and respond to in its surroundings. In the beginning Tesla mainly displayed road markers and a few vehicles, and over time started to gradually add more types of vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic cones, speed bumps, even dogs. - The 3D model Tesla uses to represent our vehicle on the display is much more detailed than other vehicle models. Tesla can make other vehicle models just as detailed, however they're purposely vague to represent any vehicle. Original Source : https://www.notateslaapp.com/software-updates/upcoming-features/id/754/tesla-fsd-beta-10-12-will-receive-more-detailed-vehicle-models SAEMES TO INSTALL OVER 1,000 CHARGE POINTS IN PARIS CAR PARKS - In Paris, a number of car parks are being equipped with 1,100 AC charging points for electric vehicles. The car park operator Saemes has chosen TotalEnergies and the telecommunications provider Sogetrel as partners for this project. Some charge points are already in operation. - The largest completed project is the Madeleine-Tronchet car park in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, which now offers 505 charging points with outputs ranging from 7 kW to 22 kW. These are Type 2 wall boxes without a permanently attached cable - The charging points are accessible via the TotalEnergies fleet card or other charging cards – ad-hoc charging is also possible via QR code and mobile website. Starting a charging process costs 0.50 euros, after which 0.40 euros (including VAT) is charged for each charged kilowatt-hour. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/22/saemes-to-install-over-1000-charging-points-in-paris-car-parks/ ANALYSIS: PRICES ON USED HYBRIDS AND EVS ARE UP MORE THAN A THIRD VS. A YEAR AGO Original Source : https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135599_prices-on-used-hybrids-evs-up-more-than-a-third-vs-a-year-ago ELECTRIC VEHICLES: MORE PEOPLE ARE INCLINED TO BUY AN EV AS GAS PRICES SOAR Original Source : https://finance.yahoo.com/video/electric-vehicles-more-people-inclined-205509325.html TESLA CAN NOW INSURE YOUR EV IN COLORADO, OREGON AND VIRGINIA Original Source : https://www.engadget.com/tesla-insurance-colorado-oregon-virginia-200217835.html TESLA'S CHINA WORKERS ARE BACK ON THE JOB BUT SLEEPING IN THE FACTORY Original Source : https://observer.com/2022/04/tesla-shanghai-gigafactory-resume-production-amid-covid-lockdown/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. 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Show #1443 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Friday 22nd April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. RENAULT WEIGHS SEPARATING ELECTRIC CAR BUSINESS VIA IPO - Renault (RENA.PA) said on Friday all options were on the table for separating its electric vehicle (EV) business, including a possible public listing in the second half of 2023. - Renault has been pushing ahead with plans to split its electric vehicle and combustion engine businesses as it seeks to catch up with rivals such as Tesla (TSLA.O) and Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) in the race to cleaner driving. - Ford (F.N) said last month it would run its EV business separately from its legacy combustion engine operations. - The company said sales of fully-electric and hybrid vehicles rose 13% and accounted for 36% of the total. Prices were up 5.6% from the first quarter of 2021 as the group pursues sales of more profitable cars Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/renaults-q1-sales-fall-ukraine-conflict-semiconductor-crisis-hit-market-2022-04-22 2024 BMW I7 M70: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PERFORMANCE MODEL - BMW with its new i7 doesn't want to challenge the most powerful electric sedans currently on the market. The current most potent version is the i7 xDrive60, whose two electric motors make 536 horsepower, sprints to sixty in 4.5 seconds - The manufacturer will launch an M-badged model, expected to be called i7 M70, which will be considerably quicker thanks to a power output of 660 horsepower and a peak torque rating of 737 pound-feet (1,000 Nm). - The i7 is powered by a 107.8 kWh (101.7 kWh usable) pack that pushes the xDrive60 version up to an EPA rated range of 300 miles - expect that to go down to maybe 280 miles in the M70. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/581576/bmw-i7-m7-performance-model-confirmed/ HYUNDAI TO EXPAND ULTRA FAST CHARGER NETWORK WITH PARTNERS - Hyundai has announced teaming up with retail giant Lotte Group and KB Asset Management to expand ultra-rapid charging infrastructure in Korea. Their business model includes leasing high power charging stations to private operators to add 5,000 ultra-fast chargers (UFC) by 2025. - The Group has reportedly started installing a proprietary network of high power charging stations last March when launching the 800-volt electric vehicles, Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Hyundai says its 350 kW charging stations can charge an EV battery equipped with an 800-volt system within 18 minutes to 80 per cent - In today's statement, Hyundai also reported it is now operating so-called E-pit charging stations at twelve highway locations and six urban hubs. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/21/hyundai-to-expand-ultra-fast-charger-network-with-partners/ TESLA'S HALF-IDLE SHANGHAI FACTORY EXPOSES STRAIN IN CHINA'S COMMERCIAL HUB Original Source : https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3175064/teslas-half-idle-shanghai-factory-exposes-strain-chinas GREECE'S ASTYPALAIA ISLAND TURNS "GREEN" WITH FLEET OF ELECTRIC CARS   Original Source : https://greekreporter.com/2022/04/21/greece-astypalaia-electric-cars/ HONDA IS DEVELOPING THREE NEW EV PLATFORMS BY 2030 Original Source : https://www.futurecar.com/5360/Honda-is-Developing-Three-New-EV-Platforms-by-2030-Including-One-That-Will-Be-Shared-With-GM-Executive-Says GRIDSERVE OPENS NEW ELECTRIC FORECOURT® IN NORWICH Original Source : https://www.gridserve.com/2022/04/21/gridserve-opens-new-electric-forecourt-in-norwich-transforming-ev-charging-in-the-area/ DENVER LAUNCHES NATION'S BEST E-BIKE REBATE PROGRAM Original Source : https://www.bicycling.com/news/a39786401/denver-launches-nations-best-e-bike-rebate-program/ DOE PARTNERSHIP AIMS TO SPUR US BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING INTEGRATION FOR EVS AND INFRASTRUCTURE Original Source : https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135665_doe-partnership-aims-to-spur-us-bidirectional-charging-integration-for-evs-and-infrastructure USE CHEAPER ENERGY RATES TO GALVANIZE CONSUMERS INTO GOING ELECTRIC Original Source : https://calmatters.org/commentary/2022/04/galvanize-consumers-into-going-electric-with-cheaper-energy-rates/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? 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Show #1442 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Thursday 21st April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. VW'S NEW GROWTH PLAN WILL REDUCE SUPPLY CHAIN VULNERABILITY - Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess said the automaker's new growth plan would aim to reduce its vulnerability to the effects of global conflicts, such as supply chain disruption and rising prices, by divesting more power to its regions and brands. - Diess did not specify which political events he was referring to, but automakers have been hit hard by Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Western sanctions pushed up the price of energy and raw materials. - Diess said the automaker's board saw boosting its China business, growing software division Cariad and reorganizing its brand leadership structure as the most pressing issues facing the automaker. - "Our competitors are no longer called Mercedes-Benz, Toyota Motor Corporation or Stellantis, but Tesla, Foxconn, Apple, LG Electronics, Uber etc.," he said. Original Source : https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/vws-new-growth-plan-will-reduce-supply-chain-vulnerability THE RAM 1500 EV HAS 1 MAJOR ADVANTAGE OVER OTHER ELECTRIC TRUCKS - Last week, Ram CEO Mike Koval confirmed the Ram 1500 EV concept at the New York International Auto Show. Ahead of the 2024 release, the company plans to reveal or preview the electric truck sometime this year. Those who are a part of the Ram Real Talk Tour might get a preview of the EV even before that. - Koval said to Automotive News that Ram has a master plan to give customers the right design for the future lineup. - Electric trucks like the Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer EV Pickup will have been on the market for two years (if all goes as planned). The Chevrolet Silverado EV is slated for production in 2023, likely still beating the Ram by a whole year. - It can adjust based on customer feedback by releasing the Ram 1500 EV after the other trucks have been on the market for a bit. Ram will get to learn what people like and don't like and be able to modify certain things as necessary. Original Source : https://www.motorbiscuit.com/ram-1500-ev-1-major-advantage-over-other-electric-trucks/ TESLA (TSLA) EARNINGS Q1 2022 - Tesla just reported first-quarter earnings for 2022 and beat analysts' expectations on the top and bottom lines. - Automotive revenue reached $16.86 billion, up 87% from the same period last year. Automotive gross margins jumped to a record 32.9% with Tesla reporting gross profit of $5.54 billion in its main segment. Regulatory credits accounted for $679 million of automotive revenue for the quarter. - Revenue growth was driven in part by an increase in the number of cars Tesla delivered, and an increase in average sales prices, the company said in its shareholder deck. - “Our own factories have been running below capacity for several quarters,” Tesla said in its shareholder deck. The company did not give detailed guidance on deliveries going forward, but said it expects 50% annual growth on a multi-year basis, and warned that supply chain constraints are likely to continue through 2022. Musk also said that he believes inflation is worse than reported, and will continue through the year. Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/20/tesla-tsla-earnings-q1-2022.html HALF OF TESLAS PRODUCED IN Q1 HAD AN LFP BATTERY - At its Q1 2022 earnings call, Tesla announced that nearly half of all EVs it produced during the quarter were fitted with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery cells that are free of nickel and cobalt. - While LFP batteries still use lithium, they come with a number of benefits over the standard NCA and NCM batteries that have traditionally been used in electric vehicles. - Tesla announced that almost half the cars that rolled out of its factories during the first three months of 2022 were equipped with LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries. In its official statement released on Wednesday, the company said that its decision to use the new technology is largely based on the fact that "diversification of battery chemistries is critical for long-term capacity growth." - The batteries are expected to help Tesla save on input costs and improve the bottom line as they are significantly cheaper than the Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide (NCA) cells Original Source : https://screenrant.com/tesla-increases-ev-production-lfp-battery/ TESLA SHOWS THAT ORDERS FOR ITS CARS SPIKED AFTER THE SUPER BOWL - his year's Super Bowl was packed with electric car ads from various automakers. Now that EVs are beginning to come into the mainstream, people are taking notice. Seeing major automakers supporting and promoting electric cars, not to mention their outstanding performance, gets people talking and searching the internet. - Apparently, it also moves people to order a Tesla. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/581249/tesla-orders-spiked-after-super-bowl-ads/ Tesla's solar business slumps as supply shortages take a toll - The company's solar energy deployments – including the solar roof made at Tesla's Buffalo plant – plunged by nearly half during the first quarter because of problems getting supplies from outside the United States. - Tesla said it installed 48 megawatts of solar energy generating capacity during the first three months of this year, 48% less than the 92 megawatts of solar capacity it installed during the same period last year. - Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he expects the supply shortages that affected the company's battery and solar energy businesses to be resolved. - Analysts believe Tesla has installed a relatively small number of solar roofs, so even a high percentage increase likely involves a modest number of additional deployments. Original Source : https://buffalonews.com/business/local/teslas-solar-business-slumps-as-supply-shortages-take-a-toll/article_1ab47444-c0e7-11ec-97bb-3fd5ee82013e.html TESLA AND PANASONIC RUMORED BATTERY FACTORY IN OKLAHOMA Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/20/tesla-panasonic-rumored-behind-multi-billion-battery-factory-project-incentives-oklahoma/ XPENG ANNOUNCES RESERVATION PRICES FOR P5 IN EUROPEAN MARKETS Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/04/21/xpeng-announces-reservation-prices-for-p5-in-european-markets/ GM CONTINUES TO SOLIDIFY SUPPLIES FOR FUTURE EVS   Original Source : https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2022/04/21/gm-continues-solidify-supplies-future-evsgm-continues-to-solidify-supplies-for-future-evs/7395030001/ FORD TEASES NEW ELECTRIC TRANSIT CUSTOM Original Source : https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/ford/transit-custom-electric-van/ PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE UNIT ORDERS 750 FORD ELECTRIC CARGO VANS Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/penske-automotive-unit-orders-750-ford-electric-cargo-vans-2022-04-18/ BEST CHARGING BEHAVIOR FOR LFP BATTERIES   Original Source : https://pushevs.com/2022/04/21/best-charging-behavior-for-lfp-batteries/ TECH BILLIONAIRE RUNNING FOR SENATE JUST TO BASH ELON MUSK, TESLA Original Source : https://nypost.com/2022/04/21/tech-billionaire-running-for-senate-just-to-bash-elon-musk-tesla/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? 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Show #1441 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Wednesday 20th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. KIA REVEALS NIRO PRICING AS ‘ELECTRIC EXPERIENCE' DEALERSHIP TOUR GETS UNDERWAY - Kia has revealed the pricing of its electrified Niro crossover range as it unites its zero-emissions models at an ‘Electric Experience' dealership event touring the UK. - The EV starts from £34,995 for the ‘2', £37,745 for the mid-range ‘3' grade, and £40,495 for the top-spec ‘4' model. - Kia president and chief executive Paul Philpott recently told AM that the UK's full 2022 quota of EV6 crossovers had been sold already. - Customers can now pre-order their all-new Niro from today with the first UK customer deliveries expected to commence in early Q3. - Niro EV ‘2' buyers will see their car additionally pair an 8.0-inch touchscreen display with 10.25-inch instrument cluster, and also feature 17-inch alloy wheels, 11kW on-board charger, and a battery heating system. - the ‘4' grade feature a head-up display, twin 10.25-inch touchscreen and instrument cluster displays, heated rear seats and ventilated front seats, a power operated tailgate, electric sunroof, an uprated Harman Kardon premium sound system, driver's side memory seating, and front passenger lumbar support. The new Niro EV's 64.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and a 204PS electric motor claims a 287-mile range and the ability to accelerate to 62mph in 7.8 seconds. Original Source : https://www.am-online.com/news/manufacturer/2022/04/20/kia-reveals-niro-pricing-as-electric-experience-dealership-tour-gets-underway BMW I7 ELECTRIC CAR REVEALED - the 7 Series is the brand's showpiece for luxury and technology. The i7 is the electric version of a new generation of the BMW 7 Series flagship unveiled on Wednesday. - With a starting price of $119,300, the all-wheel-drive 536 horsepower i7 xDrive60 will be able to go 300 miles on a full charge, which is less than the competing Mercedes EQS or Lucid Air. - While those other luxury brands' electric vehicles are based on dedicated EV chassis with little relationship to their gas-powered models, BMW emphasizes adaptable engineering as its edge. - BMW has engineered all its new models so they can be built with internal combustion engines, fully electric power or as plug-in hybrids that combine both electric and gas power. BMW executives insist this is not just a matter of fitting batteries and electric motors into cars that were intended to have gas engines. Instead, these vehicles have been designed, from the outset, to be built with any of these drive systems. - BMW chairman Oliver Zipse said, is that customers needn't choose between two completely different models when deciding whether they want an electric or gas-powered car. They can just decide they want to buy a BMW 7 Series, then choose whether they want the gasoline or electric version, - The downside of a common engineering platform is that, to enable both electric and gasoline power, designers need compromises. - BMW 7 Series buyers can get an optional 31-inch high-resolution video screen that folds down from the roof to provide entertainment for back seat passengers. - The 7 Series can automatically drive itself into and out of parking spaces even with the driver outside the vehicle using a smartphone app. It can also drive itself through a pre-programmed course, such as around pylons in a parking garage, on its own, a feature somewhat similar to Tesla's Summon mode - A sophisticated "head up display" which displays data in the car's windscreen can align images and text so they appear as if laid over roads and other features in the real world. Original Source : https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/20/business/bmw-i7/index.html 2022 BMW I7 ELECTRIC CAR REVEALED: PRICE, SPECS AND RELEASE DATE - Arriving first in xDrive60 form, the new i7 will be powered by front and rear-mounted electric motors that together produce 537bhp and 549lb ft of torque, propelling the car to 62mph in just 4.7 sec. Power is drawn from a 101.7kWh battery, giving the i7 an official range of up to 388 miles. That's significantly more than the figure for the Audi e-tron GT (298 miles), but less than the Mercedes EQS 450+ can officially do (an impressive 453 miles). - The i7 will have a maximum charging speed of up to 195kW from a DC charger, and if you can find a suitably powerful charging point, approximately 100 miles of range can be added in just 10 minutes - In the back seats, passengers will be just as well looked after as those in the front, because all models will be long-wheelbase variants, so legroom in the back should be plentiful. What's also plentiful in the back is technology: each rear passenger will have a 5.5in touchscreen to operate the audio system, seat adjustment settings, climate controls, and ambient lighting. Original Source : https://www.whatcar.com/news/2022-bmw-i7-electric-car-revealed-price-specs-and-release-date/n23842 2023 BMW 7 SERIES AND I7 EV REVEALED: YOU CHOOSE BIG V8 OR BATTERY POWER - Every 2023 7 Series gets a standard four-corner air suspension system with automatic self-leveling and electronically controlled dampers. The adaptive suspension lowers the 7 Series by 0.4 inches in Sport mode or raises it up to 0.8 inches for rough roads and small obstacles. Furthermore, the i7 automatically lowers a bit above 75 mph for aerodynamics. And with the addition of integral adaptive steering, which gives the car more precision at higher speeds, the 7 Series has rear-wheel steering at a rate of up to 3.5 degrees. - Front and center is the new Curved Display, which is a single continuous piece of glass that houses two plus-sized screens: a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen. And a new Interaction Bar, exclusive to the 7, features a crystalline surface with touch-capacitive controls for things like ventilation and climate control functions. Original Source : https://www.motor1.com/news/580864/2023-bmw-7-series-i7-debut/ 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW - Mercedes-Benz's first all-electric, U.S.-bound SUV, the 2023 EQS SUV, was revealed in a press release Tuesday. Hot on the heels of the EQS sedan, the SUV gets the same egg-like styling as the electric S-Class, along with a similar 107.8 kWh battery setup and dual-motor drivetrain. Opt for the most expensive EQS 580 4Matic, and you're looking at 536 hp and 633 lb-ft of torque going to all four wheels. - Mercedes will sell two different EQS SUV trims: the EQS 450+ and the EQS 580 4Matic. Both get the same 107.8-kWh battery in the floor, but the 450+ gets a single motor for the rear wheels, while the 580 gets two motors; one at the front and one at the back. So if you want all-wheel drive, you'll need to step up to the 580. - And because rear axle steering up to 10 degrees is standard, expect some proper agility from the all-electric Benz. - The EQS SUV will be built at Mercedes's Tuscaloosa, Alabama factory thanks to a new battery systems plant in nearby Bibb County. Deliveries are set to begin in late 2022, though the company has yet to release pricing. Considering this is essentially a direct competitor to the Model X and the iX, expect a starting price in the low $100,000 range. Original Source : https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a39749819/2023-mercedes-benz-eqs-suv/ TESLA SELLS USED CARS AT HIGHER PRICES THAN NEW CARS ON ITS CHINA WEBSITE Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/04/20/tesla-sells-used-cars-at-higher-prices-than-new-cars-on-its-china-website/ EV PARTS MAKER SCHAEFFLER SIGNS FIRST OF A KIND EUROPEAN RARE EARTH DEAL   Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ev-parts-maker-schaeffler-signs-first-kind-european-rare-earth-deal-2022-04-19/ BMW CEO WARNS AGAINST ELECTRIC-ONLY STRATEGY, SAYS GAS HAS LIFE LEFT Original Source : https://driving.ca/auto-news/industry/bmw-ceo-warns-against-electric-only-strategy-says-gas-has-life-left INSPIRING: GIGANTIC FLOATING FOSSIL FUEL GAS STATION NOW RUNS ON ELECTRIC POWER Original Source : https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgd9mn/inspiring-gigantic-floating-fossil-fuel-gas-station-now-runs-on-electric-power LONG WHEELBASE VOLKSWAGEN ID BUZZ SPIED TESTING AS T6 CARAVELLE Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/581024/volkswagen-id-buzz-lwb-spied-t6-mule/ NEW STUDY: MORE THAN HALF OF DAILY CAR TRIPS IN THE US ARE LESS THAN THREE MILES Original Source : https://chargedevs.com/newswire/new-study-more-than-half-of-daily-car-trips-in-the-us-are-less-than-three-miles/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? 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Show #1440 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Tuesday 19th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. APPLE RANKS BEHIND DISNEY AND TESLA IN NEW BRAND INTIMACY SURVEY  - In MBLM's Brand Intimacy 2022 Study, Apple has ranked third in how consumers bond with the brands they use and love, staying behind Tesla (second place) and Disney (first place). Here are the top findings of the report. - According to the study, three technology brands are featured in the top 10 (Apple, Tesla, and Android), up from two in 2021. - According to the survey, Apple continues to dominate stages, which identify “the depth and degree of intensity in the relationship between a consumer and a brand. There are three stages of intimacy with criteria for each progression: sharing, bonding, and fusing.” - Here are the top 10 brands, including their scores: Disney – 68.1 Tesla – 67.4 Apple – 65.3 Sony – 65.0 YouTube – 64.3 Original Source : https://9to5mac.com/2022/04/19/apple-ranks-behind-disney-and-tesla-in-new-brand-intimacy-survey/ FORD COPIES TESLA AND ADDS VIDEO GAMES TO INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS - it sounds like Ford may be following Tesla's lead and bringing games to its new electric truck – but you'll only be able to play them when parked. - But the rollout was marred by a report from the New York Times that quoted one Tesla Model 3 owner who found that they could play the games while driving. - the NHTSA soon stepped in and ordered that Elon Musk and Tesla issue a software update to disable the ability to play games while driving. - The Blue Oval is preparing to rollout its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck. And, ahead of its release, Darren Palmer, vice president global EV programs at Ford, has teased a glimpse of things to come in the new truck's infotainment system. - While Tesla initially had no processes in place to make sure people weren't gaming while driving, a Ford spokesperson has confirmed to Jalopnik that the “games are only active when the vehicle is in park.” Original Source : https://jalopnik.com/ford-copies-tesla-s-gimmicky-games-in-the-f-150-lightni-1848807655 DEALERS AND OWNERS OFFER "USED" EVS AT MASSIVE PREMIUMS TO NEW CAR PRICE - The scarcity of new electric vehicles coming into Australia has led some car dealers and EV owners to ask as much as $25,000 more for their “used” electric cars than the price of a new car. In some cases, drivers are attempting to sell their vehicles before they've even taken delivery. - One of these examples is a Hyundai customer who has listed their all-wheel-drive Ioniq 5 – which sells from $75,900 new – on Carsguide for $94,300. According to the listing, they received the vehicle at the end of March after initially being told it would not arrive until June, and had bought another EV in the meantime. - A second all-wheel-drive Ioniq 5 has been listed by Lavender Bay showroom Classic Throttle Shop for just shy of $100,000. - As RenewEconomy's David Leitch argues, it is average Australians that are paying the price for Australia's vehicle emissions policy vacuum, and it is absolutely no surprise that enterprising players are seeking to zero in on profits. - a Tesla customer is looking to sell their Model 3 Performance – which Tesla sells for just under $100,000 driveaway depending on your state or territory – for $115,000. And it hasn't even been delivered yet. Original Source : https://thedriven.io/2022/04/19/dealers-and-owners-offer-used-evs-at-massive-premiums-to-new-car-price/ MAZDA REVIVES ROTARY ENGINE TO EXTEND RANGE OF ELECTRIC CARS - Mazda Motor is planning to revive its iconic rotary engine in a plug-in hybrid car by the end of this year as it attempts to simultaneously please fans and cope with tougher environmental rules in its main markets, such as Europe. - it will generate electricity to power the electric motor and other systems in the car. - Mazda ceased producing cars with rotary engines in 2012 because of the difficulties in meeting environmental regulations. Ever since, the carmaker has been looking for a way to revitalize the iconic design. - The MX-30 was Mazda's first mass-produced electric car, released in 2020. Sales have struggled to take off, however, due to its short cruising range. It can travel about 250 km on a single charge, significantly less than other carmakers' EVs. Original Source : https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Mazda-revives-rotary-engine-to-extend-range-of-electric-cars TESLA SHANGHAI PLANT RESUMES PRODUCTION, 8,000 EMPLOYEES RETURN TO WORK - Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Shanghai plant officially resumed production today, with 8,000 employees returning to work, according to a report by Kankanews today. - Battery and motor module production at Giga Shanghai has started at full speed in the morning, and vehicle assembly is gradually resuming, according to the report. - 1,600 production and logistics personnel have gotten several production lines up and running. - Tesla Giga Shanghai tried closed-loop production before the shutdown and surveyed employees about their willingness to do so, according to Jiemian's report. However, the company had to abandon the plan after it gathered employees only to find that there was not enough food to guarantee a normal life, according to the report. Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/04/19/tesla-shanghai-plant-resumes-production-8000-employees-return-to-work/ DUCATI V21L ELECTRIC RACE BIKE PERFORMS HOT LAPS AT VALLELUNGA CIRCUIT Original Source : https://www.carandbike.com/news/ducati-v21l-electric-race-bike-performs-hot-laps-at-vallelunga-circuit-2900010 CHINA: WULING HONG GUANG MINI EV NOTES CLOSE TO 100,000 SALES IN Q1 2022 Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/580615/china-wuling-hongguang-ev-sales-2022q1/ TOYOTA ADOPTS GM'S ELECTRIC VEHICLE CATCH PHRASE Original Source : https://www.torquenews.com/1083/something-borrowed-toyota-adopts-gm-s-electric-vehicle-catch-phrase BP ORDERS A THOUSAND TRITIUM FAST CHARGERS Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/19/bp-orders-a-thousand-tritium-fast-chargers/ PG&E'S TESLA MEGAPACK BATTERY IN CALIFORNIA NOW OPERATIONAL   Original Source : https://www.kcra.com/article/pge-tesla-megapack-battery-california-now-operational/39762274 LG MAGNA EPOWERTRAIN BREAKS GROUND ON NEW FACILITY TO BUILD COMPONENTS FOR GM EVS   Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/19/lg-magna-epowertrain-breaks-ground-on-new-facility-to-build-components-for-gm-evs/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? 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Show #1439 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Monday 18th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. BMW BELIEVES TESLA HAS LOST ITS UNIQUE SELLING POINT - With 936,172 cars delivered in 2021 and 310,048 units only in the first quarter of 2022, it's safe to say Tesla is doing better than ever. However, BMW Group sales chief Pieter Nota believes Elon Musk's company has lost its USP - “Tesla had a unique selling point for quite some time. That's over.” - Later this week, the i7 will receive its world premiere as a response to the Mercedes EQS and Model S. The end of 2022 will bring us the iX1 to serve as the EV equivalent of the next X1 compact crossover. Come 2023, the smaller i5 will follow as an electric variant of the next-generation 5 Series Sedan. The greater BMW Group is going to roll out the MINI Countryman EV and Rolls-Royce Spectre next year. - For the time being, the i4 and iX are the commercial hits for the Bavarians. We mustn't omit the iX3, but the company has decided against bringing it to the United States. - Indeed, Nota mentioned dealers have hundreds of orders for the two and the waiting time has increased to six months. - The automotive conglomerate will kick its electric efforts into higher gear in 2025 with the launch of Neue Klasse, a dedicated EV platform. Original Source : https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/04/18/bmw-believes-tesla-lost-unique-selling-point/ MERCEDES EQS SUV VIDEO TOUR - Building upon the success of the EQS and the launch of the EQE, Mercedes has another electric vehicle on the way to the United States. This time it's more in line with what the US wants: an SUV. - EQS SUV is to the sedan EQS what the GLS is to the regular S-Class — an upright take on its ultra high-end model. It was unveiled recently in Germany - In addition to having room for seven, the electric SUV has an off-road mode and special running boards that help reduce drag. - While Mercedes is mum on pricing and range details for the US, we do know that its European range will be "up to 600 kilometers" based on the WLTP standard, which should make the range top out at a shade over 300 miles in the US' more stringent EPA ratings. Original Source : https://www.engadget.com/mercedes-eqs-suv-video-100003122.html MERCEDES EQS VS BMW IX TWIN TEST REVIEW: LATE, BUT BETTER THAN NEVER? Original Source : https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/comparison/2022/mercedes-eqs-vs-bmw-ix/ HOW MANY ELECTRIC CARS SOLD? WORLD EV FLEET WILL SOON HIT A 20 MILLION MILESTONE Original Source : https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-08/plug-in-ev-fleet-will-soon-hit-a-20-million-milestone TESLA REPORTEDLY TARGETING 1K MODEL Y PER WEEK BY END OF APRIL IN GIGAFACTORY BERLIN Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-1k-model-y-per-week-april-2022-target/ LUCID AIR REPORTEDLY LAUNCHING IN EUROPE IN JUNE OR JULY Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/581907/lucid-air-europe-june-july-2022-launch/ TESLA LAUNCHES COMPETITION TO DESIGN CYBERQUAD ELECTRIC ATV'S BATTERY PACK   Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/25/tesla-launches-competition-design-cyberquad-electric-atv-battery-pack/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What cables should or shouldn't  come with a new or used EV? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ OCTOPUS ELECTRIC JUICE - MAKING PUBLIC CHARGING SIMPLE WITH ONE CARD, ONE MAP AND ONE APP

Show #1438 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Sunday 17th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. VOLKSWAGEN CEO HERBERT DIESS ON 60 MINUTES - CBS NEWS - Lesley Stahl: Volkswagen pulled out of Russia very early. I wonder how hard a decision that was for you. Herbert Diess: It is quite a hard decision for us because we have about 7,000 people -- loyal people working for us in Russia. We have three plants there. We have customers since many years, so it's very difficult decision. But strong sanctions are probably the only measures we have currently, because what we see in Europe is really an appalling war. - Lesley Stahl: You know, in the United States, the best-selling vehicles are trucks. As far as I know, you do not have plans to make an electric truck for the American market.      Herbert Diess: Not yet Lesley Stahl: Not yet? - Herbert Diess: Yeah. It is a big challenge. And historically there haven't been too many cases where the successful companies in the old world could demonstrate that they are still successful in the new world. Lesley Stahl: And you have so many competitors in the electrification area. Herbert Diess: Yeah. It's really the new competitors which are especially challenging for us, no, coming from software background, battery background, Apple being said to entering at some stage, no? Those are probably the competitors we have to take most seriously. Original Source : https://www.cbsnews.com/news/electric-cars-volkswagen-herbert-diess-60-minutes-2022-04-17/ RIVIAN CEO WARNS CHIP SNAG 'APPETIZER' FOR BATTERY SHORTAGE - Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe warned that a shortage of electric-car batteries could soon eclipse the issues that the automotive industry has faced from the computer chip shortage. - "Semiconductors are a small appetizer to what we are about to feel on battery cells over the next two decades," Scaringe said, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The Rivian CEO made the comment while giving reporters a tour of the company's plant in Normal, Illinois. - "Put very simply, all the world's cell production combined represents well under 10% of what we will need in 10 years," Scaringe said, according to The Journal. "Meaning, 90% to 95% of the supply chain does not exist," he added. - Last year, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) released a report that found that battery cell production will not be able to meet demand until 2030, causing an estimated shortage of over 18.7 million electric cars between 2022 and 2029. - "I'm on the phone with semiconductor supplier CEOs every day," Scaringe said, according to report from Axios. "It's a day-in, day-out battle for allocation and the number we get is precisely equal to the number of vehicles we build," he added. Original Source : https://www.businessinsider.com/rivian-ceo-warns-electric-car-battery-shortage-chip-shortage-2022-4?r=US&IR=T AUDI A6 E-TRON SPY SHOTS SHOW EV BEING PUSHED HARD AT NURBURGRING - Audi's lineup of electric vehicles will grow later this year with the addition of the Audi A6 E-Tron. Audi previewed the EV's sleek design with a concept, and it appears as if the production version will retain the majority of the styling. Our second batch of A6 E-Tron spy shots captures the electric sedan testing at the famous Nurburgring race track. - The new photos continue to show the Audi covered in a full-body camouflage wrap. - The new electric sedan will ride on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture jointly developed between Porsche and Audi. While we know the car's platform, we don't have any powertrain details. Audi previewed the A6 E-Tron with a concept that packed a dual-motor setup making 470 horsepower (350 kilowatts) that could send it to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in less than four seconds. The PPE architecture will also underpin the upcoming electric Porsche Macan and the Audi Q6 E-Tron crossover. Original Source : https://www.motor1.com/news/579577/audi-a6-etron-spy-shots/ PORSCHE SLIGHTLY INCREASED SALES OF ELECTRIC CARS IN Q1 2022 - Porsche reports that its global car sales decreased during the first quarter of 2022 by 5% year-over-year to 68,426. - In the case of all-electric car sales, Porsche has managed to slightly increase sales of the Porsche Taycan/Taycan Cross Turismo/Taycan GTS family. In Q1, 9,470 units of all types were delivered, which is 4% more than a year ago. - The Taycan family accounts for 13.8% of the total Porsche global volume and its sales exceed the 911: The Porsche Taycan is the third most popular model in the lineup:  Cayenne: 19,029 Macan: 18,329 Taycan (all versions): 9,470 (up 4%) Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/580298/porsche-sales-electric-cars-2022q1/ TESLA WILL NO LONGER INCLUDE MOBILE CONNECTORS WITH EVERY CAR - Tesla has stopped including its mobile connector with new car purchases and will instead sell its Gen 2 (Level 1) bundle separately for a lower $200 price, Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed in a series of tweets. The mobile connector bundle comes with an adapter that allows drivers to charge their cars from a standard 110v household outlet, with other adapters available for purchase separately. - In a reply to a user's reaction to the situation, Musk confirmed that the company will no longer include the Gen 2 mobile connector with new car purchases. “Usage statistics were super low, so seemed wasteful,” Musk explained, adding that Tesla “will be including more plug adapters with the mobile connector kit” in the future. It's unclear which adapters Tesla will start including with the kit. - The Gen 2 mobile connector is still listed as costing $275 on Tesla's site, and you couldn't purchase one even if you wanted to; the mobile connector is currently out of stock, and the same goes for the Gen 1 connector. That said, it's unclear how long either accessory has been out of stock or whether a supply chain shortage is contributing to Tesla's decision. Original Source : https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/17/23029094/tesla-no-longer-include-mobile-chargers-every-car-purchase TESLA DENIED GRANT APPLICATIONS IN TEXAS FOR SUPERCHARGERS DESPITE FRACTIONAL COSTS - Tesla recently applied for a series of grants through a program in the State of Texas that would cover up to 70 percent of an electric vehicle charging stall installation. - According to a report from Forbes, which examined the rejected applications and what would instead be installed, Texas is doing itself a disservice, selecting “the most expensive stations in the worst locations for their money.” - The $21 million in grants, which are awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis, provided enough funding for 170 chargers at 41 stations. - Tesla's Superchargers would not have only benefitted drivers of the all-electric automaker's products. The Forbes report indicates Tesla had only applied for a “small portion” of the money to build its first four stations, which would also accept non-Tesla EVs, much like a “pilot” program the company has started to test in Europe. Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-denied-supercharger-grant-applications-in-texas-for-superchargers-fractional-costs/ Original Source: https://insideevs.com/news/580505/tesla-supercharger/ Original Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradtempleton/2022/04/14/teslas-texas-charger-grant-applications-fail-its-bad-for-texas-but-reveals-teslas-super-low-costs/?sh=2e0857712e68 TESLA NOW DOESN'T LET ANYONE BUY THEIR CAR AFTER LEASE IS OVER AS USED CAR PRICES ARE SKYROCKETING Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/15/tesla-doesnt-let-anyone-buy-car-lease-over-used-car-prices-skyrocketing/ RENOWNED APPLE ANALYST MING-CHI KUO REVEALS DETAILS OF TESLA SHANGHAI PLANT'S RESUMPTION PLAN Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/04/17/renowned-apple-analyst-ming-chi-kuo-reveals-details-of-tesla-shanghai-plants-resumption-plan/ ELECTRIFY AMERICA NOW OFFERS KILOWATT-HOUR PRICING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN 30 STATES Original Source : https://electriccarsreport.com/2022/04/electrify-america-now-offers-kilowatt-hour-pricing-for-electric-vehicles-in-30-states/ GREENFLUX GAINS UK RAPID CHARGING NETWORK THROUGH OSPREY Original Source : https://theenergyst.com/greenflux-gains-uk-rapid-charging-network-through-osprey/ GM'S NEW EV PLATFORM IS NOT UNIBODY OR BODY-ON-FRAME Original Source : https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/04/gms-new-bt1-electric-vehicle-platform-is-not-unibody-or-body-on-frame/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM With the Tesla Cybertruck coming sometime in 2023, will the current crop like Rivian, F-150 and Hummer steal the market? Or is the Tesla truck worth waiting for? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ OCTOPUS ELECTRIC JUICE - MAKING PUBLIC CHARGING SIMPLE WITH ONE CARD, ONE MAP AND ONE APP

Show #1436 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Friday 15th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. PROTERRA INTRODUCES ZX5 MAX ELECTRIC BUS WITH 738 KWH PACK - Proterra is increasing the amount of energy onboard its purpose-built ZX5 electric transit bus, delivering more battery storage to help transit agencies scale zero-emission bus fleets with electric vehicle technology. Starting in 2023, the 40-foot Proterra ZX5 Max electric transit bus can be equipped with up to 738 kilowatt hours (kWh) of onboard energy. - ZX5 Max can deliver more than 300 miles of drive range on a single charge, depending on route conditions, configuration and operation. - The 35-foot and 40-foot ZX5+ electric bus models can be equipped with up to 492 kWh of onboard energy for routes with less demanding range requirements. Original Source : https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/04/20220415-proterra.html FORD EV BATTERY COSTS MAY SOAR BY 40 PERCENT WITHIN TWO YEARS - In spite of massive investments in EVs, automakers including Ford are now facing a new problem as well – whereas Ford EV battery costs were previously expected to plunge in the coming years due to an increase in scale and advancements in technology, those same Ford EV battery costs may now rise by as much as 40 percent over the next two years, according to Bloomberg. - The problem, it seems, are rising commodity costs, which are hitting every sector hard, including South Korean EV battery makers LG Energy Solution – which supplies batteries for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Ford E-Transit – and SK Innovation, which supplies the batteries for the Ford F-150 Lightning. Original Source : https://fordauthority.com/2022/04/ford-ev-battery-costs-may-soar-by-40-percent-within-two-years/ FORD MUSTANG MACH-E HIT BY PRICE HIKE AS MATERIAL COSTS GROW - The entry price for the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV has been hiked up by more than £6000, with Ford citing a dramatic increase in material and energy costs. - The Kia EV6 rival now starts at £47,530, up from its original launch price of £41,330, the change having come into effect on 1 April. - It means just one Mustang Mach-E variant, the Standard Range RWD, is priced below £50,000. The Extended Range RWD is now priced from £52,080, up from £49,980. - Standard Range AWD now costs £54,100, up from £46,650, while the Extended Range AWD now costs £61,480, up from £57,030. - The range-topping Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, originally commanding a £67,225 price tag, was less dramatically affected by the increases, now being priced from £68,030. Original Source : https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/ford-mustang-mach-e-hit-price-hike-material-costs-grow CATL PLANS TO BUILD $6 BILLION BATTERY PROJECTS IN INDONESIA - CATL (SHE: 300750), the world's largest supplier of power batteries, continues to expand its footprint in international markets. - NIO signed an agreement on April 14 with Indonesia's PT AnekaTambang (ANTAM) and PT Industri Baterai Indonesia (IBI) to build multiple projects related to power batteries in the Southeast Asian country. - The projects, with a total investment amount of up to $5.968 billion, consist of projects in the power battery industry chain - These projects will further improve CATL's strategic layout in the battery industry, secure the supply of key upstream resources and raw materials, and reduce production costs, the Chinese company said. Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/04/15/catl-plans-to-build-6-billion-battery-projects-in-indonesia/ ELECTRIC MERCEDES COMPLETES TESLA-CRUSHING 626-MILE TRIP - Mercedes-Benz's latest electric concept car drove 1,008 kilometers — 626 miles — on a single charge of its battery pack, a feat that could signal a future free from range and charging anxiety.The company said Thursday that its Vision EQXX traveled more than twice the distance the typical electric car sold today can cover between fill-ups, generally 200-300 miles. - The Vision EQXX started its journey in Germany before passing through the Swiss Alps and Northern Italy on its way to the southern coast of France. What's more, Mercedes didn't make sure the 12-hour trip happened in perfect or uniform conditions, but rather a variety of environments people might actually experience. - The road trip included 87-mph stints on the Autobahn - At the end of its journey, the Vision EQXX still had 87 miles of range left, amounting to a theoretical range exceeding 700 miles. - During 626 miles of driving, the concept car consumed one kilowatt-hour (kWh) for every 7.1 miles traveled. - The Vision EQXX managed its feat with a 100-kWh battery pack Original Source : https://www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-electric-car-626-mile-range-tesla-2022-4?r=US&IR=T TESLA MODEL Y JOINS GRAVITY'S FLEET OF ALL-ELECTRIC NYC YELLOW CABS - Gravity is debuting a new fleet of Tesla Model Y yellow taxis in New York City in the latest expansion of its fully electric taxi fleet. - The new Model Y yellow cabs will add to Gravity's existing fleet comprised of Ford Mustang Mach-E crossovers, active since December 2021. Both models are authorized for use as taxis under an EV pilot program adopted by NYC's Taxi and Limousine Commission earlier this year. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/580066/tesla-model-y-joins-gravity-fleet-all-electric-nyc-yellow-cabs/ WALLBOX CHARGERS TO BUILD FACTORY IN TEXAS - The Spanish charging infrastructure manufacturer Wallbox Chargers has begun construction of its first production facility in the USA, which was announced last year. This is being built in Arlington in the state of Texas and is scheduled to start production by the beginning of autumn 2022. - The plan is to produce over 250,000 chargers in 2022. By 2025, production is to be increased to over 500,000 units. This is the first time that concrete data on the dimensions of the plant have been revealed - the Pulsar Plus AC Wallbox will be built first. With an adapter, it should also be possible to charge Teslas with Tesla's own charging port in the USA. From 2023, production lines for the bidirectional DC charger Quasar 2, the public DC pillar Supernova and the HPC pillar Hypernova will then also be set up. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/14/wallbox-chargers-to-build-factory-in-texas/ RENAULT MEGANE : LA PRODUCTION DE LA COMPACTE PASSE AU POINT MORT - As it was preparing to leave the production lines, the Renault Megane has just been put on hold for lack of components. - The periods of partial unemployment are not completely behind us. After the confinements for health reasons, it is now the shortage of semiconductors that is undermining the automotive industry. Renault is no exception and must pause production of the Renault Megane e-Tech on which many ambitions are based. Original Source : https://www.automobile-propre.com/breves/renault-megane-e-tech-la-production-de-la-compacte-electrique-passe-au-point-mort/ KIA EV9 AMERICAN LAUNCH WINDOW ANNOUNCED Original Source : https://www.autoblog.com/2022/04/13/kia-ev9-production-launch-window-us-america/ UK: PEUGEOT TWEAKS RIFTER PRICING TO MAKE BASE MODEL ELIGIBLE FOR PLUG-IN GRANT Original Source : https://uk.motor1.com/news/579071/peugeot-rifter-electric-pricing-grant/ CHINA HOME TO 40% OF WORLD'S HYDROGEN REFUELING STATIONS Original Source : http://www.china.org.cn/business/2022-04/14/content_78165263.htm TESLA NOW AIMS TO REOPEN GIGA SHANGHAI ON APRIL 18 AFTER A 3-WEEK SHUTDOWN Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/15/tesla-aims-reopen-giga-shanghai-april-18-after-3-week-shutdown/ COPENHAGEN AIRPORT TO BECOME DENMARK'S LARGEST EV CHARGING SITE   Original Source : https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/electric-vehicles/copenhagen-airport-to-become-denmarks-largest-ev-charging-site-7601 QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM With the Tesla Cybertruck coming sometime in 2023, will the current crop like Rivian, F-150 and Hummer steal the market? Or is the Tesla truck worth waiting for? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ OCTOPUS ELECTRIC JUICE - MAKING PUBLIC CHARGING SIMPLE WITH ONE CARD, ONE MAP AND ONE APP 

Show #1435 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Thursday 14th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. IONIQ5 NAMED WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR A jury of 102 distinguished international automotive journalists from 33 countries selected the finalists by secret ballot based on their evaluation of each eligible vehicle as part of their professional work.   A triple win for the Hyundai Motor Company when the winners were announced live at the New York International Auto Show. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 was declared the 2022 World Car of the Year, as well as the 2022 World Electric Vehicle of the Year and the 2022 World Car Design of the Year award winner. For World Car of the Year, the jury selected IONIQ 5 from an initial entry list of 28 vehicles, then from three finalists. The 2022 Top Three in the World finalists are the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Kia EV6. For World Electric Vehicle of the Year, the jury selected IONIQ 5 from an initial entry list of 11 vehicles, then from three finalists.  The 2022 Top Three in the World finalists are the Audi e-tron GT, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS. For World Car Design of the Year, a design panel consisting of six highly respected world design experts was asked to first review each candidate. Top Three in the World finalists for the design award are the Audi e-tron GT, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Kia EV6. Luxury Car - The MERCEDES-BENZ EQS was chosen from an initial entry list of eight vehicles from all over the world then a short list of three finalists as announced on March 15th. The 2022 Top Three in the World finalists are the BMW iX, the Genesis GV70 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS. Performance Car - The Audi e-tron GT was chosen from an initial entry list of twelve cars from all over the world then a short list three finalists as announced on March 15th. The 2022 Top Three in the World finalists are the Audi e-tron GT, the BMW M3/M4 and the joint entry Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ. HYUNDAI TO BUILD NEW U.S. EV & BATTERY ASSEMBLY PLANT Hyundai Motor Co. will build an assembly plant in the U.S. for electric vehicles and batteries, COO Jose Muñoz said Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show. The new plant is part of Hyundai Motor Group's $7.4 billion investment plan for the U.S. to produce EVs, upgrade factories and develop smart mobility technologies. The company hopes to choose a location for the dedicated EV plant this year, Muñoz said. The hybrid Santa Fe will be the company's first electrified model assembled in the U.S. when it goes into production in October. That's at the Montgomery, Alabama plant. Original Source: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/hyundai-ev-battery-plant-will-be-built-us NEW 2023 INDI ONE EV: TESLA MODEL Y RIVAL OPENS FOR ORDERS - The Indi One, a new crossover SUV from California start-up Independent Electric Vehicles (Indi EV), has opened for pre-orders at this week's New York motor show. The first car has been reserved by William Bridge, CEO of sustainability NGO Global Green USA, whose star-studded honorary board includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Yoko Ono and Robert Redford. - Prototypes are being tested ahead of a planned start to production in mid-2023, with crash testing currently under way. Indi EV will build the car in the US, with several sites reportedly under consideration. - The base-model One, with a 75kWh battery and an estimated 230-mile range, will retail at $45,000 (about £34,000). A $69,000 (£52,000) premium model gets a 95kWh pack and 300 miles of range. Original Source : https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2023-indi-one-ev-tesla-model-y-rival-opens-orders PAYNE: EV STARTUPS STEAL THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW - This year's New York International Auto Show is no different, showcasing three new EV players spanning the breadth of the auto market from the gaming-focused INDI EV's SUV to the VinFast VF 9's innovative battery subscription to the insane performance of the Deus Vayanne hypercar. - the three startups made a big splash at the New York show's media day on Wednesday. Armed with industry-savvy personnel and mature partners, they hope to be the next big thing. - INDI EV. Short for Independent EV, the Los Angles-based startup showed off its INDI One here - VinFast. Backed by the Vietnamese industrial conglomerate Vingroup, VinFast is en route to fulfill its ambitious plans: bring four SUVs - Deus (Day-oos).  The first hypercar to sport (ahem) 2,200 horsepower, the Vayanne is a carbon-fiber missile and also has 1,475 pound-feet of torque to go 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds. Original Source : https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2022/04/14/payne-ev-startups-steal-new-york-international-auto-show/7309212001/ VOLKSWAGEN GROUP DELIVERIES OF ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLES UP BY 65 PERCENT IN THE FIRST - The Volkswagen Group successfully continued its global electric offensive in the first quarter, lifting deliveries of all-electric vehicles by 65 percent year-on-year. - 99,100 BEVs have been handed over to customers by the end of March, up from 60,000 in the opening quarter of the previous year. The biggest increase was seen in China, where 28,800 customers took delivery of a BEV manufactured by a Group brand – a more than four-fold increase versus the prior-year period. - Europe was still clearly in the lead, with 58,400 vehicles - In the USA, the Group handed over 7,900 BEVs to customers - The top 5 BEV models in the first quarter of 2022 were as follows:– Volkswagen ID.4 30,300 units– Volkswagen ID.3 13,000 units– Audi Q4 e-tron (incl. Sportback) 10,700 units– Audi e-tron (incl. Sportback) 10,300 units– Porsche Taycan (incl. Cross Turismo) 9,500 units Original Source : https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-group-deliveries-of-all-electric-vehicles-up-by-65-percent-in-the-first-7890 VOLKSWAGEN LAUNCHES ONLINE SALES FOR ID.4 AND ID.5 IN GERMANY - Volkswagen Germany launched online sales for its all-electric ID.4 and ID.5 models for local customers. Online sales for the ID.3 will soon follow. - Customers can configure leasing agreements for the ID.4 and ID.5 online in Germany. Online sales will start in Germany and later roll out to other European countries. Dealers will take part in Volkswagen's online sales as they will remain the customers' point of contact for advice, test drives, delivery, and service. - Volkswagen plans to expand its online leasing service for new vehicles. It aims to include cash purchases and financing options online eventually. Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/volkswagen-id-4-id-5-online-sales/ CALIFORNIA UNVEILS PROPOSAL TO BAN NEW GAS-FUELED CARS BY 2035 - California's clean-air regulators unveiled a plan this week that would ramp up the sale of electric and zero-emissions vehicles while phasing out the sale of new gasoline-fueled vehicles by 2035, in an aggressive effort to combat the state's greenhouse gas pollution. - The proposal, if enacted by the California Air Resources Board, would require 35% of new passenger vehicle sales to be powered by batteries or hydrogen by 2026, and 100% of sales to be net-zero emissions less than a decade later. The proposal also calls for zero-emissions sales to account for 68% of total sales by 2030. - The board is expected to vote on the proposal in August. Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/13/california-releases-proposal-to-ban-new-gas-fueled-cars-by-2035-.html FORD F-150 LIGHTNING LAUNCH DATE SET FOR APRIL 26TH - Ford CEO Jim Farley tweeted “it's time,” announcing that the F-150 Lightning “strikes” on April 26th at 1:30PM ET. - . After the launch event, Ford scheduled another livestream at 9PM ET on the same day to show future owners more about what they can expect, and it says it will have more streams every month. - We know that Ford has already taken steps to prevent dealers from jacking up prices and to keep buyers from quickly reselling them to the highest bidder, but the supply will likely be tight, at least until it can reach production goals of 150,000 trucks per year. Original Source : https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/13/23023664/ford-f-150-lightning-ev-launch-date-event JAPANESE E-VEHICLE BATTERY COMPANY TO BUILD KENTUCKY PLANT Original Source : https://apnews.com/article/technology-business-kentucky-bowling-green-united-states-89f5d275e3a8a02e4790bb049bda8053 CAN VINFAST MAKE EV BATTERY SUBSCRIPTIONS A THING? Original Source : https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/13/can-vinfast-make-ev-battery-subscriptions-a-thing/ VINFAST AND ELECTRIFY AMERICA ANNOUNCE CHARGING AGREEMENT Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/13/vinfast-and-electrify-america-announce-charging-agreement-to-provide-just-two-complimentary-sessions/ AIWAYS PRESENTS 2022 MODEL YEAR OF THE U5 ELECTRIC SUV Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/13/aiways-presents-2022-model-year-of-the-u5-electric-suv/ NIO COMPLETES BATTERY SWAP NETWORK AROUND GUANGZHOU Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/04/14/nio-completes-battery-swap-network-covering-highways-in-greater-bay-area-around-guangzhou/ WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE SET FOR £8.1M ELECTRIC VEHICLE CENTRE Original Source : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-61099926 UBITRICITY HAS INSTALLED 5000 CHARGE POINTS IN THE UK Original Source : https://www.nextgreencar.com/news/9331/ubitricity-installed-5000-charge-points-uk/ ELON MUSK WANTS TO BUY TWITTER IN FINAL $43 BILLION UNSOLICITED BID Original Source : https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-14/elon-musk-launches-43-billion-hostile-takeover-of-twitter QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM With the Tesla Cybertruck coming sometime in 2023, will the current crop like Rivian, F-150 and Hummer steal the market? Or is the Tesla truck worth waiting for? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ OCTOPUS ELECTRIC JUICE - MAKING PUBLIC CHARGING SIMPLE WITH ONE CARD, ONE MAP AND ONE APP

Show #1434 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Wednesday 13th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. REPORT: MADE-IN-TEXAS TESLA MODEL Y STARTS AT $59,990 - According to Drive Tesla Canada, new reports - based on Reddit posts and internal email sent to Tesla employees a week ago - reveal that Tesla will offer the first MIT cars at a price of $59,990 (USD), which would be some $3,000 less than the current price of the Model Y Long Range AWD. As we understand, it was also the price for those employees. - It's good news that the price is lower, but let's not forget that the new MIT version has also a slightly lower EPA range - 279 miles (449 km) vs 330 miles (531 km), assuming the same 19" wheels. Also, the acceleration is a bit slower - 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds instead of 4.8 seconds. - Some of the numbers of the new Model Y were reportedly noted in the Tesla's website code In the comments: “Just looking at a couple factors, 85% of the range for 95% of the price doesn't seem like a good deal.” “The ID.4 has 280 miles of range for almost 1/2 the price.” with tax credit. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/579535/report-mit-tesla-modely-59990-price/ TESLA WILL RELEASE A CHEAPER MODEL Y WITH BIGGER BATTERIES SOON - This Model Y also includes a few features not seen on any previous trim level, such as a magnetic center armrest and a parcel shelf. Tesla reportedly delivered a handful of these EVs to workers at its "Giga Rodeo" event in Texas last week. - The 4680 cells are twice as large as Tesla's existing units, but they have five times the capacity. That lets Tesla either extend the range of its vehicles or use fewer batteries to maintain the same range, potentially shrinking costs. In the new Model Y version, they're implemented in a structural battery pack that should reduce complexity and weight, further improving efficiency. Original Source : https://www.engadget.com/tesla-model-y-standard-range-awd-new-battery-152038143.html TESLA CHANGES OFF-PEAK HOURS AT SUPERCHARGERS IN CALIFORNIA TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS TO CHARGE LATER - Tesla has announced that it is changing the timeframe of its off-peak hours at Superchargers in California to encourage owners to charge their cars later. - It was only a few years ago that Tesla owners didn't have to pay anything to stop and charge at a Supercharger station. In the early days of Tesla and electric vehicles, it made sense in order to create a seamless experience and encourage ease of travel as many were still on the fence about electric vehicles. - This week, Tesla announced an important change to its off-peak hours in California, its biggest market: - Starting April 12, 2022, off-peak hours will change at California Supercharger locations. Charge for less at select Superchargers before 11 AM and after 9 PM. Tap the Supercharger map pin in your in-car touchscreen to view specific rates and eligible sites. Navigate to your destination using Trip Planner and your battery will automatically precondition before you arrive. - Rates are different depending on the station, but they can often charge around $0.48 per kWh during peak hours versus $0.24 during off-peak hours. Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/13/tesla-changes-off-peak-hours-superchargers-california-encourage-owners-charge-later/ TESLA ROADSTER RESERVATIONS REOPEN AHEAD OF 2023 PRODUCTION - Reservations for the next-generation Tesla Roadster have reopened after Elon Musk announced that the company would start production in 2023. - Anyone interested in a next-gen Tesla Roadster can reserve one on the company's official website. Tesla requires a $5,000 credit card payment for the Roadster due on the spot and a $45,000 wire transfer ten days after the initial order. The $5,000 credit card payment is fully refundable. Tesla does not state whether the $45,000 wire transfer is refundable, but reservations will not be final until the wire transfer is officially received. - The next-generation Tesla Roadster debuted in November 2017 Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/2023-tesla-roadster-reservations-reopen/ FIRST DRIVE REVIEW: 2023 TOYOTA BZ4X EV IS SET AS THE SIDESHOW BUT UPSTAGES HYBRID HEADLINERS - it surprised us to hear that Toyota only plans to deliver about 7,000 BZ4Xs through the end of 2022 in the U.S., with an emphasis on California ZEV states at first but no guarantee the pace will accelerate. While Ford looks at 200,000 Mach-Es for 2023 split between the U.S. and Europe, and VW eyes 100,000 ID.4s in the U.S. in the next year or two? Record-scratch moment. - Toyota has owned California in hybrid sales, and it's hard to imagine it's not looking at the 60,394 Tesla Model Y SUVs registered in the Golden State alone in 2021 and seeing that it could catch up. - To put it in context a bit, that's a slower U.S. sales pace than the plug-in hybrid RAV4 Prime. - Both of the plug-ins are eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit amount for just a few more months. And for the time being, they both upstage those models without charge ports. Sorry, Toyota. Original Source : https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135571_first-drive-review-2023-toyota-bz4x-ev-is-positioned-as-the-sideshow-but-upstages-hybrid-headliners 2023 TOYOTA BZ4X FIRST DRIVE REVIEW | TOYOTA'S FIRST REAL EV - Last summer, a whopping 40% of would-be electric vehicle buyers said they had heard of Toyota's EV. Of that, 21% said they considered buying it. Funny thing was, the 2023 Toyota bZ4X wouldn't be revealed for months, and we're just reviewing it now. In other words, all those people were keen on a car that didn't exist … which is more than those who had heard of the Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf, cars that actually existed for years. - there is very little revolutionary about Toyota's first from-scratch EV. You won't see any bladder-busting range numbers, wait-saving charge times or neck-snapping 0-60 sprints. This sucker is aimed straight at the average new car buyer rather than EV enthusiasts. You know, like the people who thought it was already on sale. - Well, the front-wheel-drive bX4Z actually has a different battery pack than the all-wheel-drive twins. Their capacities are similar at 71.4 kWh for FWD and 72.8 kWh for AWD, but they're in fact different packs produced by different suppliers. Why? The answer is demand, as in Toyota couldn't get enough of a single battery to supply all 13,000 or so Toyabaru EVs it intends to build for 2023. Original Source : https://www.autoblog.com/2022/04/12/2023-toyota-bz4x-first-drive/ SHORT SUPPLY MEANS A RIVIAN TRUCK NOW COSTS FERRARI MONEY Original Source : https://www.motorbiscuit.com/short-supply-means-a-rivian-truck-now-costs-ferrari-money/ TRUCK COMPANIES' ELECTRIC ENTHUSIASM DOESN'T EXTEND TO POLICY - Some of the world's largest truck engine manufacturers say they're all-in on electric vehicles. So why is their main trade group still lobbying against them? - Volvo said it would try to sell 50 percent of its heavy-duty trucks as EVs by 2030, and the company is trumpeting new models and sales figures. Daimler is touting investments in truck charging infrastructure along the West Coast and a million miles driven in its electric Freightliners. Navistar is making the case that its electric school buses can help slash greenhouse gases. - Yet the trade group they all belong to, the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association, is arguing that federal and state rules intended to boost numbers of zero-emission trucks are too onerous. - EMA's president, Jed Mandel, said the demand isn't necessarily there. “Their customers haven't bought them yet, and there's no guarantee they will,” he said of Volvo and Daimler's plans. Mandel also argued that EPA's proposal creates more regulatory uncertainty because the agency had already settled on greenhouse gas standards through model year 2027 under the Obama administration, which he said are already “very challenging.” - Only about 6,000 of the roughly 4.5 million medium- and heavy-duty trucks on U.S. roads last year were battery-powered, according to ACT Research, a firm that does analysis and forecasting for the commercial vehicle industry. Most of them were buses, which typically make shorter trips than trucks. Original Source : https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/12/truck-companies-electric-vehicles-00024587 Oral Statement from Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association: http://www.truckandenginemanufacturers.org/file.asp?A=Y&F=2022+04+12+EMA%92s+Oral+Statement+on+EPA%92s+Proposed+Heavy%2DDuty+Engine+and+Vehicle+Standards%2EPDF&N=2022+04+12+EMA%92s+Oral+Statement+on+EPA%92s+Proposed+Heavy%2DDuty+Engine+and+Vehicle+Standards%2EPDF&C=documents “What They're Saying: “Real Goal” is Zero-Emissions Future”. In an interview with CNN, Mandel added that zero-emissions technology “is coming and we want it to come,” and EPA's final rule should not “take away the investment needed for the real prize which is zero-emissions vehicles.” Source: http://www.truckandenginemanufacturers.org/file.asp?A=Y&F=What+They%27re+Saying+FINAL%2Epdf&N=What+They%27re+Saying+FINAL%2Epdf&C=documents Source: http://www.truckandenginemanufacturers.org/ WORLD'S GREATEST AUTO DISRUPTORS: SIX INNOVATORS SHAKING UP THE INDUSTRY Original Source : https://www.newsweek.com/2022/04/29/worlds-greatest-auto-disruptors-six-innovators-shaking-industry-1696993.html ELECTRIC CANNONBALL: TWO E-MOTORCYCLES TAKE ON US CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE   Original Source : https://thedriven.io/2022/04/13/electric-cannonball-two-e-motorcycles-take-on-us-cross-country-challenge/ BYD PLANNING THAILAND FACTORY AND RHD EXPORTS FROM THERE; FIRST EV WILL BE THE EA1 DOLPHIN Original Source : https://paultan.org/2022/04/13/byd-planning-thailand-factory-and-rhd-exports-from-there-first-ev-will-be-the-ea1-dolphin-report/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM With the Tesla Cybertruck coming sometime in 2023, will the current crop like Rivian, F-150 and Hummer steal the market? Or is the Tesla truck worth waiting for? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ OCTOPUS ELECTRIC JUICE - MAKING PUBLIC CHARGING SIMPLE WITH ONE CARD, ONE MAP AND ONE APP 

Show #1433 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Tuesday 12th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. LUCID ANNOUNCES NEW LUCID AIR GRAND TOURING PERFORMANCE MODEL WITH 1,050 HORSEPOWER - New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance delivers 1,050 horsepower, accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds - Lucid Air Grand Touring customer deliveries already in progress; deliveries of new Grand Touring Performance model begin June 2022 - With 1,050 horsepower, the dual-motor Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is the most powerful electric vehicle currently available in North America – and with an EPA-estimated driving range of 446 miles, still more than any other brands' electric vehicles - It will have an MSRP of $179,000 - In Canada, the Air Grand Touring Performance will be priced at $242,000 CAD (before taxes), with deliveries beginning in August 2022. - Ultra-fast 900V+ charging system, enabling users to add up to 300 miles in 21 minutes at a 350 kW DC fast charger, as demonstrated in recent independent media tests Original Source : https://www.lucidmotors.com/media-room/lucid-announces-grand-touring-performance/ NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: ELECTRIC VEHICLES, NOT LUXURY CARS, DOMINATE - the New York International Auto Show will open to the public on Friday, April 15, at Manhattan's Javits Center and will run through April 24 - The format is more compelling than in years past, given the supply chain crisis that has severely delayed deliveries to dealerships, not to mention markups as high as $100,000 over manufacturer's suggested retail price for luxury cars and SUVs. - “Auto shows are still highly relevant in the same way that dealerships are still highly relevant,” says Erin Kerrigan, founder and managing director of Kerrigan Advisors, a consulting firm. “Consumers still like to touch and feel a new car before they purchase it.” - F-150 Lightning, revealed via video feed almost a year ago, will appear just weeks before its first deliveries. - Chevrolet Silverado EV, a rig first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. It's not due out until 2023, so expect GM to pull out all the stops to pique interest - Hyundai Motor Co. may present one of the show's few surprises. The company promises to unveil a new production vehicle Original Source : https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-13/new-york-auto-show-electric-vehicles-not-luxury-cars-dominate?sref=W369vOBR AUTO INDUSTRY LEADERS LAY OUT PLAN FOR MASS ELECTRIFICATION AT THE 2022 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW - The upcoming New York International Auto Show will feature a press conference to officially open the largest indoor EV Test Track ever constructed at the Show covering nearly 250,000 sq. ft. and featuring a wide range of electric vehicles for attendees to experience. Speakers at the event include leaders from the automobile industry, dealer associations, government agencies and utility companies laying out plans for mass EV adoption and electrification. - Members of the media and Show attendees will have the opportunity to take a ride in a range of EVs from Chevrolet, Kia, Nissan, Volkswagen, Volvo, INDI EV and VinFast. In addition to the multi-brand EV Test Track, Ford and Hyundai will each feature indoor EV tracks as part of their main Level 3 Auto Show exhibits. Original Source : https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/auto-industry-leaders-lay-out-plan-for-mass-electrification-at-the-2022-new-york-international-auto-show-301524259.html JAPANESE CAR GIANT HONDA TARGETS EV EXPANSION, EARMARKS BILLIONS FOR R&D - Honda plans to invest around 5 trillion yen ($39.9 billion) in electrification and software technologies over the next 10 years, with the Japanese automotive giant aiming to launch 30 electric vehicle models worldwide by 2030. - In a statement Tuesday, the company said approximately 3.5 trillion yen would go toward research and development expenses, with 1.5 trillion yen focused on investments. - Honda said it would target an EV production volume of over 2 million units per year in 2030 - Honda said it would look to set up what it called a “dedicated EV plant” in the Chinese cities of Guangzhou and Wuhan. - last week, Honda and GM announced they would develop a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global platform. Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/13/japanese-car-giant-honda-targets-ev-expansion-earmarks-billions-for-rd.html HONDA HOPES YOU'LL FORGET ABOUT TESLA WITH $40 BILLION EV INVESTMENT - Additionally, somewhere around $345 million will be put toward the first demonstration round of new solid state batteries by 2024. Honda has previously stated they would phase out all non-EV cars in the North America market by 2040. Original Source : https://gizmodo.com/honda-hopes-youll-forget-about-tesla-with-40-billion-e-1848782606 HONDA TO LAUNCH 30 EV MODELS BY 2030 - Honda is planning to introduce an insanely cheap mini-EV model for commercial use at the $8,000 (1 million yen) price range in Japan by 2024. After that, Honda will start to roll out personal use mini-EVs and EV SUVs, the company said. Honda is offering this car for commercial use first because Japan lacks the charging infrastructure needed to roll out wide-scale EV deployment - By the same year in North America, Honda also plans to introduce two mid-to-large size EV models – a Honda Prologue SUV and an Acura SUV – which are currently being developed with General Motors at prices that are cost-competitive with internal combustion engine vehicles. - The Honda e: Architecture, which the company plans to introduce in 2026, will be an EV platform that includes both a hardware and software layer and is cloud-connected.Like many other automakers, Honda sees the potential for the software-defined vehicle to help bring in recurrent revenue through third-party applications. That's why it's building an application layer on top of the vehicle operating system, which can be continuously updated over the air Original Source : https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/honda-to-launch-30-ev-models-by-2030/?tpcc=tcplustwitter HYUNDAI TO BUILD ELECTRIC VEHICLES AT ALABAMA PLANT Original Source : https://www.wbrc.com/2022/04/12/hyundai-build-electric-vehicles-alabama-plant/ TESLA MODEL Y BECAME AUSTRIA'S BEST-SELLING CAR IN MARCH Original Source : https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-model-y-became-austrias-best-selling-car-in-march-surpassing-ice-vehicles Indiana to spend $100 million on electric vehicle charging stations Original Source : https://www.thecentersquare.com/indiana/indiana-to-spend-100-million-on-electric-vehicle-charging-stations/article_93e0b346-ba7a-11ec-a7ff-df14a0a75048.html NISSAN LEAF GETS A FRESHER FACE FOR 2023 Original Source : https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/nissan-leaf-gets-a-fresher-face-for-2023.html BILL TO MAKE MORE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS ACCESSIBLE Original Source : https://californiaglobe.com/articles/bill-to-make-more-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-accessible-and-low-income-charging-subsidies/ UK RANKED THIRD BEST IN EUROPE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVING Original Source : https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/electric-fleet-news/2022/04/13/uk-ranked-third-best-in-europe-for-electric-vehicle-driving SOCAL MAN SAYS CAR COMPUTER ON HIS NEW TESLA FROZE Original Source : https://abc7.com/tesla-model-3-car-freezes-while-driving-la-drivers-freezing/11743278/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM With the Tesla Cybertruck coming sometime in 2023, will the current crop like Rivian, F-150 and Hummer steal the market? Or is the Tesla truck worth waiting for? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ OCTOPUS ELECTRIC JUICE - MAKING PUBLIC CHARGING SIMPLE WITH ONE CARD, ONE MAP AND ONE APP 

Show #1432 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's  Monday 11th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. GIVE AND TAKE: THE TAYCAN AS A BUFFER FOR THE POWER GRID - In future, when electric cars are not being driven, they could also feed energy back into the public power grid. As part of a wider pool of vehicles, they could effectively act as a power plant and help supply what is known as balancing power – electrical power that balances out fluctuations in the power grid. - A realistic pilot test conducted by Porsche, the grid operator TransnetBW and consulting firm Intelligent Energy System Services (IE2S), has demonstrated that electrical balancing power can be stored in the high-voltage batteries of an intelligent swarm of electric cars. Five series-production Taycan were connected to the power grid via the Porsche Home Energy Manager (HEM) both in a domestic environment and under laboratory conditions. Experts from Porsche Engineering had already adapted the software of these control centres beforehand for the field test. - With the expansion of renewable energies, balancing power will become even more important in the future for secure grid operation. This is because the power grid must always be stable, even though the wind and sun are not always producing consistent amounts of energy. If power grids are not stabilised at a constant 50 Hertz power frequency, there is a risk of power cuts. Until now, conventional power plants in particular have been responsible for cushioning these fluctuations. Using high-voltage batteries as a buffer would be a win-win situation: drivers of electric cars could be financially compensated for their contribution to balancing power. - During the pilot test, detailed measurements showed that the target values from the grid control system were met. This applied to both the primary (FCR: frequency containment reserve) and secondary (aFRR: automatic frequency restoration reserve) balancing power. Original Source : https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2022/products/porsche-taycan-buffer-power-grid-vehicle-to-grid-applications-27528.html DAVID BECKHAM GIFTS SON WITH ELECTRIC 1954 JAGUAR XK140 BY LUNAZ TO MARK HIS WEDDING - Lunaz investor, David Beckham, has presented his son, Brooklyn and his daughter-in-law Nicola, with an all-electric Jaguar XK140 Open Two Seater (OTS) by Lunaz as a gift to mark his eldest child's wedding in Palm Beach, FL, USA. - This clean-air classic, bespoke commissioned by Beckham is the product of thousands of hours of work from the company's 120 strong team of craftspeople, designers and electric vehicle technicians and was built entirely in-house at the home of Lunaz in Silverstone, England. - The fully restored and upcycled interior is presented in a light cream, offering contemporary expression to the car's classic aesthetic. Like every classic by Lunaz, modern technology is discreetly hidden. Dials and switches faithfully reflect the original Jaguar design but with subtle updates to provide information on the battery level and to operate contemporary functions. Original Source : https://electriccarsreport.com/2022/04/david-beckham-gifts-son-with-electric-1954-jaguar-xk140-by-lunaz-to-mark-his-wedding/ NHTSA OPENS INVESTIGATION INTO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES - U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into electric and hybrid vehicle batteries after five automakers issued recalls due to possible defects that could cause fires or stalling. - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the inquiry covers more than 138,000 vehicles with batteries made by LG Energy Solution of South Korea. - The agency says it will write to LG and other companies that might have bought similar batteries to make sure recalls are being done when needed. - Data on electric vehicle fires is limited, but a small sample in April of 2021 by the insurance industry's Highway Loss Data Institute found that EVs and their conventional gas counterparts had about the same number of non-crash fire claims per 1,000 insured vehicle years.The institute tracked claims for 10 EVs and their gas equivalents and found that EVs had 0.19 fire claims per 1,000 insured vehicle years compared with 0.2 for gasoline counterparts. Original Source : https://eu.freep.com/story/money/cars/2022/04/06/nhtsa-investigation-electric-vehicle-batteries/9481709002/ TESLA DELIVERS IMPRESSIVE OUTPUT FROM GIGAFACTORY SHANGHAI IN MARCH DESPITE FACTORY SHUTDOWN - Tesla has managed to deliver over 65,000 vehicles produced at Gigafactory Shanghai in March, an impressive output representing 100% year-over-year growth, despite the factory shutdown. - The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced today results for car registration in China in March. - They confirmed that Tesla China had an output of 65,814 vehicles with only 60 of them for exports. - The results are even more impressive when you take into account that Tesla had not one but two factory shutdowns in March due to COVID-19 restrictions. - Based on the CPCA data, it means that 190,446 Tesla vehicles came from China during the first quarter – more than half of the 310,000 vehicles it delivered last quarter. Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/11/tesla-delivers-impressive-output-from-gigafactory-shanghai-march-despite-factory-shutdown/ THE WORLD'S FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC RACE BOAT SUCCESSFULLY ACED ITS FIRST TEST Original Source : https://interestingengineering.com/e1-racebird-electric-race-boat CHINA AUTO SALES SLUMP IN MARCH ON COVID CURBS, TESLA PRODUCTION SLUGGISH Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-sold-65814-china-made-vehicles-march-cpca-2022-04-11/ CHINA SEES WHOLESALE SALES OF PASSENGER NEVS AT 455,000 UNITS IN MARCH Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/04/11/china-sees-wholesale-sales-of-passenger-nevs-at-455000-units-in-march-up-122-year-on-year/ BMW I3 SEDAN MAKES VIDEO DEBUT, FIRST 3 SERIES WITH AIR SUSPENSION Original Source : https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/04/10/bmw-i3-sedan-video-air-suspension/ MERCEDES-BENZ PRODUCED MORE THAN 25,000 ELECTRIC VANS Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/578917/mercedes-produced-25000-electric-vans/ THE LAST BIG OBSTACLE TO ELECTRIC CARS IS REQUIRES A MENTAL FIX IN OUR TRAVEL HABITS Original Source : https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-last-big-obstacle-to-electric-cars-is-requires-a-mental-fix-in-our-travel-habits QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM With the Tesla Cybertruck coming sometime in 2023, will the current crop like Rivian, F-150 and Hummer steal the market? Or is the Tesla truck worth waiting for? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ OCTOPUS ELECTRIC JUICE - MAKING PUBLIC CHARGING SIMPLE WITH ONE CARD, ONE MAP AND ONE APP

Show #1431 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Sunday 10th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. NORWAY: BEV SALES SURGE TO NEW RECORDS IN MARCH 2022 - Last month, 14,930 passenger plug-in electric cars were registered (up 15% year-over-year). The plug-in market share improved to a new all-time record of 91.9%. - The most important is the new all-time monthly record of all-electric car registrations. In March, 13,983 new BEVs were registered (up 62%), which translated into a record share of 86.1%. No other country can match Norway in terms of all-electric car share. - Stats for the month:  BEVs: 13,983 (up 62%, at 86.1% market share) + 1,336 "used" + 495 new vans PHEVs: 947 (down 78%, at 5.8% market share) - In March, Tesla delivered a high number of 3,305 Model Y, which allowed the model to become the most registered car not only for the month but also for the first quarter (with 3,328 units YTD). - the second-best for the month and year-to-date is the Tesla Model 3 - The third most popular model was the Volkswagen ID.4 with 1,111 registrations in March Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/578743/norway-electric-car-sales-march2022/ TESLA MODEL 3 BECAME THE 2ND BEST-SELLING CAR IN GERMANY IN MARCH 2022 - Tesla Model 3 became the second best-selling car, regardless of powertrain, in Germany in March 2022. The American manufacturer's electric car was only surpassed by the much more affordable VW Golf. - The Model Y produced at Giga Berlin also played an important role in the final figures. The factory made deliveries of the first 30 vehicles on March 22, after which Tesla delivered to several more delivery centers across the country. With the Model Y shipped from Giga Shanghai, sales of the model were 2,529 units. This brought Model Y to second place, behind Model 3, in the EV segment. Original Source : https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-model-3-became-the-second-best-selling-car-in-germany-in-march-2022-9-04 VOLVO CARS REPORTS 41% GROWTH IN Q1 - Geely-owned Volvo Cars has reported the best first quarter in its history as the company's global sales increased by 40.8 per cent compared with the same period last year. - In Europe and the US, the company managed to improve sales compared to the first quarter last year, while managing to cope with the ongoing effects of the pandemic. - Volvo Cars' Recharge line-up of chargeable models, with a fully electric or plug-in hybrid powertrain, remained strong and accounted for 26.0 per cent of all Volvo cars sold globally in March. In Europe, the share of Recharge cars of overall sales was 39.0 per cent. - US sales for the company reached 27,239 cars. That is an increase of 39.8 per cent compared with the same period last year - the company's European sales grew to 87,457 cars, up 24.0 per cent compared to the same period last year. Original Source : https://www.just-auto.com/news/volvo-cars-reports-41-growth-in-q1/ WITH TESLA UPDATE 2022.12 YOU CAN ADD SEAT HEATERS, WIPERS AND MORE BACK TO THE LAUNCHER - Tesla has started releasing the latest software update with 2022.12.1. One of the biggest features of this release is the ability to customize the launcher even further. - With the introduction of v11 last December, Tesla introduced a personalized launcher but in doing so also removed some features that were previously available in the launcher. - With 2022.12.1, Tesla is adding the ability for you to add all of these buttons back if you choose to. - 2022.12 adds the ability for you to add Front Defrost, Rear Defrost, Seat Heaters, and Wipers to the launcher. Original Source : https://www.notateslaapp.com/software-updates/upcoming-features/id/743/with-tesla-update-2022-12-you-can-add-seat-heaters-wipers-and-more-to-the-launcher TESLA LOBBIES IN CHINA TO EASE TRUCK MOVEMENT, REPORT SAYS - Foreign multinationals including Tesla and German hi-tech plastics firm Covestro are lobbying China's government to allow more truck drivers to work between Shanghai and other regions as their business is hit hard by the city's Covid-19 curbs, the South China Morning Post said in a report Saturday. - Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Giga Shanghai has been unable to get parts to keep its production lines running since late last month because of a lack of special passes for truck drivers in the Shanghai lockdown, the report said, citing an executive at the auto parts maker who declined to be named. - The report did not provide more information about Tesla, but cited Richard Fu, a spokesman for Covestro, as saying that logistical constraints remain the biggest challenge, especially with uncertainty about cross-province transportation and supply along the value chain. - Giga Shanghai produces about 6,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles a week Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/04/10/tesla-lobbies-in-china-to-ease-truck-movement-report-says/ GOVERNMENT OF CANADA RELEASES BUDGET 2022 - CANADA.CA Original Source : https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2022/04/government-of-canada-releases-budget-2022.html LINCOLN TEASES CONCEPT THAT PREVIEWS ITS FIRST PRODUCTION EV Original Source : https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39690563/lincoln-concept-teaser-ev/ LA TO ELECTRIFY THE MUNICIPAL FLEET WITH OVER 10,000 EVS Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/11/la-decides-to-electrify-the-municipal-fleet-with-over-10000-evs/  NEW QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM With the Tesla Cybertruck coming sometime in 2023, will the current crop like Rivian, F-150 and Hummer steal the market? Or is the Tesla truck worth waiting for? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ OCTOPUS ELECTRIC JUICE - MAKING PUBLIC CHARGING SIMPLE WITH ONE CARD, ONE MAP AND ONE APP

Show #1430 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Saturday 9th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. TESLA CEO ELON MUSK HOSTS 'CYBER RODEO' PARTY TO OPEN AUSTIN FACTORY - On Thursday night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke at a grand opening event for the electric vehicle maker's new $1.1 billion factory near the Austin airport in Texas. - At the event, he spoke about how massive the new factory is, and teased products that are still in development, including the Cybertruck, and a robotaxi that he promised would look quite futuristic. - Tesla aims to make 500,000 units of the Model Y in a single year in Austin - “In trailing twelve months, we've delivered over a million cars worldwide,” Musk said. “There's still a long way to go.” - “We're aiming to go to wide beta for almost all Full Self-Driving customers in North America this year,” - Musk said on Thursday night that the Model Y vehicles being produced in Texas feature what's known as a “structural pack,” meaning the cells in the cars' high voltage battery packs carry the load of the vehicle. Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/07/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-hosts-cyber-rodeo-party-to-open-austin-factory.html TESLA'S 4680 CELLS & STRUCTURAL PACK REVEALED AT CYBER RODEO - While Tesla CEO Elon Musk did reveal a few juicy bits of information at Tesla's Cyber Rodeo delivery party last evening, there wasn't a whole lot of "new material," and future plans, details, and dates were lacking. That said, tweets and videos from fans, owners, and investors attending the event delivered more compelling information. - Tesla had several unique displays prepared for the event, including one that revealed production-level 4680 battery cells manufactured at Giga Texas. - The text on the hanging metal plaque above reads:  “Made at Gigafactory Texas, our new tabless 4680 cell lowers the cost per kilowatt hour. We have everything we need under one roof to produce and assemble the first high-volume structural battery pack, using our fully integrated process. The structural pack greatly reduces the number of parts used in both the battery pack and the car, allowing our pack manufacturing line to be less than half the size of previous factories." Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/578801/tesla-structural-pack-4680-cells-unveiled-cyber-rodeo/ TESLA OFFICIALLY OPENS TEXAS GIGAFACTORY - The milestone was achieved less than two years after Musk declared that Austin would be the site of the company's next Gigafactory and less than one year after Tesla officially moved its headquarters to Texas from California. - Tesla has said it expects to make 1.5 million vehicles in 2022, after producing slightly less than 1 million vehicles last year - The company has said it will hire up to 5,000 workers at an average salary of $47,147, with entry-level positions starting at $35,000. Today, Tesla employs about 10,000 people at its only US car plant in Fremont. Original Source : https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/8/23008731/tesla-texas-gigafactory-open-cybertruck-elon-musk TESLA WILL SELL ITS CYBERTRUCK NEXT YEAR, ELON MUSK SAYS - Tesla will begin producing its much-delayed electric pickup, the Cybertruck, next year along with numerous other new products, Elon Musk, the carmaker's chief executive, said late Thursday. - Tesla's chief executive has a long history of promising products that materialize later than he said they would or not at all, but his timeline for the Cybertruck is more definite than the one he gave to investors in January, when he said delivery in 2023 was “most likely.” - Delays in producing the Cybertruck have allowed rivals to come to market sooner with pickups, one of the most popular types of vehicle in the United States. Ford Motor is expected to begin delivering the Lightning, a battery-powered version of its F-150, this summer. Rivian's electric pickup went on sale late last year to rave reviews, but the company has had trouble ramping up production, a common problem for new car companies. - “This year is all about scaling up,” Mr. Musk said. “Next year, there is going to be a massive wave of new products.” Original Source : https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/08/business/tesla-cybertruck-elon-musk.html TESLA DELIVERS FIRST MODEL Y VEHICLES WITH 4680 BATTERIES FROM GIGA TEXAS - On Friday, April 8, Elon Musk officially announced that the first production Model Y units were delivered. He thanked the Tesla team for their hard work. A few of the new Model Y owners already shared their joy with the community online. - Tesla technician Regan Janssen announced that she received the first Model Y with 4680 battery cells produced in Giga Texas on LinkedIn. Janssen happens to be an Engineering Process Technician at Tesla. She started her Tesla career just last month. Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gigafactory-texas-model-y-4680-battery/ CATL PAVES THE WAY FOR TESLA TO BEGIN BUILDING LFP-BASED VEHICLES AT GIGA BERLIN - CATL's $1.8 billion investment in Germany will supply carmakers in Germany with LFP batteries. Although CATL does not name any specific company, Tesla is probably the only carmaker in Germany that could use enough LFP batteries to justify the investment. Other carmakers, like Volkswagen, have agreements in place with Korean battery makers like SK Innovation and LG Energy Solutions while also investing in battery technologies on their own. - The initial capacity for the CATL battery factory is 8 GWh per year which is enough for 100,000 electric vehicles provided they have an 80 kWh battery. In the case of the Chinese Model Y with an LFP battery (Standard Range), the battery capacity sits at 60 kWh, so CATL would be able to equip more than 133,000 cars. - The first German-made batteries should go to partners by the end of the year when the plant should employ 1,500 workers. Original Source : https://www.autoevolution.com/news/catl-paves-the-way-for-tesla-to-begin-building-lfp-based-vehicles-at-giga-berlin-185971.html FORD BEGINS BUILDING E-TRANSIT VEHICLES FOR EUROPE Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/08/ford-begins-building-e-transit-vehicles-for-europe/ CHINA'S BYD ENDS FULL COMBUSTION ENGINE CARS TO FOCUS ON ELECTRIC, PLUG-IN HYBRIDS Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-byd-ends-combustion-engine-cars-focus-electric-2022-04-03/ NISSAN GIVES FIRST LOOK AT PROTOTYPE PRODUCTION PLANT FOR SOLID-STATE BATTERIES Original Source : https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/nissan/357742/nissan-gives-first-look-prototype-production-plant-solid-state-batteries QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM Mirror.co.uk: “An electric car owner has warned other EV drivers they can be fined for charging their vehicle in supermarket car parks. Electric vehicle owner Max Wilkinson - who is also a Cheltenham Councillor - recently bought a four-year-old hybrid Mini Countryman. He went home - but returned two hours later by which time the hybrid Mini was about half-charged. A week later Max received a penalty notice saying he'd been fined £90. Mr Wilkinson has paid the fine and doesn't dispute it. But he does think it doesn't quite make sense to restrict car charging to 90 minutes as well. - He said: “It seems illogical that quite a lot of EV and hybrid owners won't be allowed to spend enough time in the car park to get a full charge.” Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/ OCTOPUS ELECTRIC JUICE - MAKING PUBLIC CHARGING SIMPLE WITH ONE CARD, ONE MAP AND ONE APP

Show #1429 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Friday 8th April, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. TESLA DEBUTS NEW MODEL Y STANDARD RANGE WITH 4680 STRUCTURAL BATTERY - Tesla's new Standard Range All-Wheel-Drive Model Y all-electric crossover with 4680 battery cells is present at the Cyber Rodeo event the automaker is holding at its new production facility in Austin, Texas. - In mid-March, Tesla hacker green indicated the new Model Y configuration, which was listed as an SR+, or Standard Range Plus, trim level, was added to a software update the automaker was rolling out. Now, Tesla Raj, who is in attendance at the Cyber Rodeo in Texas, is indicating a Model Y at the factory fits the description of the one added to the EPA's FuelEconomy website last month. - An online Tesla VIN Decoder shows the vehicle was manufactured at the new plant in Austin and is, in fact, a Standard Range version of the Model Y. Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-standard-range-awd-model-y-with-4680-cells-spotted-at-cyber-rodeo/ TESLA NOW EXPECTS GIGAFACTORY SHANGHAI SHUTDOWN TO EXTEND TO AT LEAST FRIDAY - Tesla says that it now doesn't expect to be able to restart production at Gigafactory Shanghai until at least Friday, and even that could be difficult amid a citywide lockdown that is extending longer than planned. - On Wednesday, the second phase of the two-phase city lockdown was supposed to end, but the authorities have extended it indefinitely amid continued spread despite the measures in place. - This is creating a difficult situation for Tesla, and it informed employees and suppliers that it now doesn't expect to restart production until at least Friday, April 8. - It will make it 12 days of Gigafactory Shanghai not being operational – the longest shutdown since it started operations in 2019. Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/04/06/tesla-gigafactory-shanghai-shutdown-extend-friday-city-lockdown/ ELON MUSK DISCUSSED ELECTRIC CARS WITH GM CEO, WHITE HOUSE - The Biden administration said senior officials held a meeting Wednesday with major automotive leaders including Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk and General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra to discuss electric vehicles and charging. - The administration said in a statement “there was broad consensus that charging stations and vehicles need to be interoperable and provide a seamless user experience, no matter what car you drive or where you charge your EV.” - Ford Motor Chief Executive Jim Farley, Chrysler-parent Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson and Nissan Americas chair Jeremie Papin were among other auto leaders who took part in Wednesday's meeting, which discussed US funding to “create a national network of 500,000 chargers.” Original Source : https://nypost.com/2022/04/07/elon-musk-discussed-electric-cars-with-gm-ceo-white-house/ GM, HONDA WILL BUILD NEW SERIES OF 'AFFORDABLE' ELECTRIC VEHICLES - General Motors and America Honda Motor Co. will codevelop a new series of "affordable" electric vehicles that will go on sale starting in 2027. - The automakers announced Tuesday they are expanding their existing partnership started in 2013 to develop EVs based on a new global architecture that uses GM's Ultium battery technology. - EV development is costly, so collaboration helps, "spread the costs, speed development and hopefully accelerate electric vehicle adoption," said Michelle Krebs, executive analyst for Cox Automotive. - GM spokesman Jim Cain said the company will announce where the new EVs will be built at a future time. Original Source : https://eu.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/04/05/gm-honda-prologue-ultium-electric-vehicles-affordable/9463491002/ GM TO LAUNCH AD CAMPAIGN FOR CHEVY BOLT IN WAKE OF RECALL   Original Source : https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/gm-to-launch-ad-campaign-for-chevy-bolt-in-wake-of-recall VW GETS TO GROUND ID ELECTRIC CARS FOR AN OVER-THE-AIR UPDATE Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/07/vw-to-voluntary-recall-id-electric-cars-to-ready-them-for-ota-update-3-0/ CHASE BANK, EVGO TO ADD EV CHARGING STATIONS AT 50 US BANK BRANCHES Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/07/chase-bank-evgo-to-add-ev-charging-stations-at-50-us-bank-branches.html THE SMART #1 IS AN ADORABLE NEW ELECTRIC SUV THAT WON'T COME TO AMERICA Original Source : https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/smart-no-1-suv-ev-design-specs-debut/ NEW 2025 VOLVO XC60 TO GAIN ESTATE STYLING AND EV OPTION Original Source : https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2025-volvo-xc60-gain-estate-styling-and-ev-option GOGORO'S PUBLIC DEBUT COULD SUPERCHARGE EV BATTERY SWAPPING ACROSS THE GLOBE Original Source : https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/05/gogoros-public-debut-could-supercharge-ev-battery-swapping-across-the-globe/ FIAT AIMS TO BE PEOPLE'S TESLA, CONFIRMS FOUR NEW MODELS FOR EUROPE   Original Source : https://www.motor1.com/news/578423/fiat-four-new-models-europe/ MCDONALD'S CANADA INTRODUCES FIRST-EVER ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO DISTRIBUTION FLEET Original Source : https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mcdonalds-canada-introduces-first-ever-154600888.html MERCEDES-BENZ SALES OF BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES TRIPLE IN Q1 Original Source : https://electriccarsreport.com/2022/04/mercedes-benz-sales-of-battery-electric-vehicles-triple-in-q1/ BMW GROUP MORE THAN DOUBLED ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES IN Q1 2022   Original Source : https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/04/07/bmw-group-more-than-doubled-ev-sales-q1-2022/ POSTEN NORGE TO REPLACE 177 DIESEL VANS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES   Original Source : https://www.parcelandpostaltechnologyinternational.com/news/delivery/posten-norge-to-replace-177-diesel-vans-with-electric-vehicles.html QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM Mirror.co.uk: “An electric car owner has warned other EV drivers they can be fined for charging their vehicle in supermarket car parks. Electric vehicle owner Max Wilkinson - who is also a Cheltenham Councillor - recently bought a four-year-old hybrid Mini Countryman. He went home - but returned two hours later by which time the hybrid Mini was about half-charged. A week later Max received a penalty notice saying he'd been fined £90. Mr Wilkinson has paid the fine and doesn't dispute it. But he does think it doesn't quite make sense to restrict car charging to 90 minutes as well. - He said: “It seems illogical that quite a lot of EV and hybrid owners won't be allowed to spend enough time in the car park to get a full charge.” Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. 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