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Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with John De Souza, Co-Founder and President of Ample, to explore how the company is transforming the electric vehicle charging landscape with innovative battery swapping technology. John shares insights on Ample's mission to make EV charging faster, more accessible, and more efficient for consumers and fleets alike. Tune in to learn about the benefits of battery swapping, the challenges in scaling this technology, and what the future holds for electric mobility.—————————————Get started with EV charging today:Oasis Charging: https://www.oasischarging.com—————————————Patreon Supporters:Director Tier - Rajeev Narayan, Andy CooperExecutive Producer Tier - Christopher Lawrence, Dave LaansmaProducer Tier - Eric Weber,  Tony StuntzIf you would like to support the EV Resource Podcast, Magazine, Newsletter, and YouTube Channel, head over to Patreon and consider a monthly contribution. https://www.patreon.com/EVResource—————————————Life on Record: https://www.lifeonrecord.com—————————————Instead of mandatory membership fees or paywalls, I use advertising and affiliate connections to keep The EV Resource Podcast and The EV Resource Magazine free for all of you. There are a number of discount codes and deals for you as well! Please consider supporting the sponsors who make EV Resource possible:https://www.ev-resource.com/dealsI also have on the webpage a small but growing collection of other products on Amazon that I recommend:https://www.ev-resource.com/ShopAll Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showConnect with EV Resource on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evresource1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev_resourceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/EV_ResourceWebpage: https://www.ev-resource.comEmail: hello@ev-resource.com

Creating opportunities for young people to learn about patents by introducing invention education and IP literacy is an important part of STEM learning.Lauren Strechay and Nicolette Buonora, recently graduated high school students, developed the Battery Swap System as their solution in a classroom challenge. After continued iteration, their Battery Swap System was recognized at the US National Invention Convention, earning a patent sponsorship and a finalist award, propelling Lauren and Nicolette to the global convention and ultimately a USPTO patent approval. From the US Patent and Trademark Office, Juan Valentin is an education program advisor in the USPTO's Students and Learners Division in the Office of Public Engagement, where he is responsible for the development and implementation of educational projects of national and international scope, with a particular emphasis on directing and coordinating the development of STEM, design-thinking, or invention-focused projects infused with intellectual property (IP) concepts. A significant part of Juan's job is cultivating relationships and finding areas for collaboration with external organizations, academic institutions, and federal agencies.Prior to joining the Students and Learners Division, Juan was a patent examiner at the USPTO for 12 years, specializing in the art of optical measuring and testing devices. Juan holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Clarkson University.Resources & Opportunities mentioned by Juan:Kids, students, and educators | USPTONational Summer Teacher Institute | USPTOEquIPHQ (uspto.gov)Master Teacher of Invention and Intellectual Property Education Program (MTIP) | USPTOLearn more about Lauren & Nicolette's Battery Swap invention in this news storyConnect with The USPTO:Website: uspto.govemail: education@uspto.govTwitter/X: @usptoYouTube: @USPTOvideoFacebook: facebook.com/uspto.govInstagram: @usptoChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter/X: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: @dailystemGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the Show.

Welcome back to Courtside Financial! In today's episode, we're diving deep into NIO's groundbreaking ventures into the mass market with their new brands, ONVO and Firefly. Join me as I discuss how these affordable EV options, coupled with NIO's innovative battery swapping technology, are set to transform the electric vehicle landscape in China. NIO is not just stopping at high-end electric vehicles; they're making significant strides to bring battery swapping into the mass market through strategic partnerships. With alliances including major car manufacturers like FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, GAC Group, Changan Automobile, and more, NIO is poised to lead the EV revolution. Tune in to learn about the latest developments and what the future holds for NIO's battery swap technology and their new brands. Don't forget to join our Discord community for more discussions and updates: https://discord.gg/GSbp4wR Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Subscribe for more updates on the EV market and investment insights!

- Mercedes Workers Reject the UAW - BYD Workers Strike Over $5,000/Year Pay - Kuniskis Retires from Dodge - Tesla EU Sales Are 44% Fleet  - Honda Offers Fuel Cells for Class 8 - Baidu Launches $28,000 EV Robotaxi - Baidu Considers Using Tesla's Robotaxi  - Ford and Stellantis Have Worst Supplier Relations - Cadillac Offering More Customization Options - Nio Now Offering Autonomous Battery Swaps - Italy Forces Fiat to Remove Italian Flag on The Topolino

- Mercedes Workers Reject the UAW - BYD Workers Strike Over $5,000/Year Pay - Kuniskis Retires from Dodge - Tesla EU Sales Are 44% Fleet  - Honda Offers Fuel Cells for Class 8 - Baidu Launches $28,000 EV Robotaxi - Baidu Considers Using Tesla's Robotaxi  - Ford and Stellantis Have Worst Supplier Relations - Cadillac Offering More Customization Options - Nio Now Offering Autonomous Battery Swaps - Italy Forces Fiat to Remove Italian Flag on The Topolino

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss what's happening with the Tesla Supercharger network, is battery swap going to be a thing?, Ford goes back on BEV, and more. Sponsored by SplitVolt: The Splitvolt Splitter Switch automatically shares power from your existing 240V dryer socket with your Level 2 EV charger. Learn more here. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Elon Musk reveals Tesla software-locked cheapest Model Y, offers 40-60 more miles of range Tesla (TSLA) launches another round of layoffs Elon Musk says Tesla is spending $500 million on Superchargers this year after firing entire team BP tells property owners left in the dark by Elon Musk firing Tesla charging team to call them Tesla loses another manager to layoffs – but this one quit due to morale Tesla is about to remove steering wheel nag with new Full Self-Driving update Elon Musk outlines upcoming Tesla Full Self-Driving updates Tesla is being probed by DOJ ‘securities or wire fraud' over self-driving claims Trump reportedly told oil execs he'll end electric car incentives for $1 billion in donations NIO signs a new agreement with GAC Group to co-develop battery standards, charging, and swaps Ford backtracks on BEV commitments in Europe and may sell ICE models beyond 2030 Fisker files bankruptcy equivalent in Austria to gain ‘breathing room' amid Ocean production halt Rivian (RIVN) Q1 results – revenue beat, earnings miss, Q4 profit reaffirmed Lucid (LCID) shares Q1 2024 numbers: Deliveries and revenue are up year-over-year Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjG9L5tuGlY

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NIO & Geely's Electric Revolution: A Deep Dive into the Battery Swap Alliance | Courtside Financial PodcastDescription:

Discover how this collaboration aims to revolutionize battery swapping technology, making electric vehicles more convenient, affordable, and accessible. Learn about the potential impact of this partnership on the industry and the future of electric mobility.Key highlights in this episode:The significance of NIO's battery swapping technology and its role in the partnership with ChanganThe potential benefits of this partnership for electric vehicle users and the industryThe impact of battery swapping technology on the future of electric mobilityInsights into the financial implications of this partnership for NIO and ChanganJoin us as we unravel the exciting developments in the electric vehicle industry and the potential of battery swapping technology to transform the way we travel.we have a special offer for you! By using our WeBull referral link [https://www.webull.com/activity?inviteCode=fBYRrgxBolWr&inviteSource=wb_inf&source=CourtsideFinancial], you can receive free stocks and supercharge your investment journey. Don't miss out on this opportunity to capitalize on the dynamic world of finance.

CF Podcast #103: NIO Stock New Mercedes Maybach Competitor Model & Company Will Use NIO's Battery Swap Tech Welcome to Courtside Financial Podcast Episode 103!

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In this exciting episode of the Courtside Financial Podcast, we bring you the latest update on Nio's remarkable growth in Battery Swap Stations! Nio (NYSE: NIO) has hit a significant milestone, providing over 25 million battery swap services in China, and the numbers keep soaring!

Welcome to Courtside Financial, where we delve into the fascinating world of finance and technology. In this episode, Obi explores the potential success or failure of Amples, an electric vehicle (EV) startup, and its impact on NIO's battery swapping system in the American market. In our first segment, we analyze the article from MIT Technology Review, "How 5-Minute Battery Swaps Could Get More EVs on the Road." We delve into the innovative concept of rapid battery swapping and its potential to revolutionize the EV industry. With NIO's battery swapping system already gaining popularity in China, we explore whether it could successfully transition to the American market through Amples' endeavors. Next, we shift our focus to the recent developments in the AI realm, particularly OpenAI's ChatGPT app for iOS, as discussed in the Reuters article. We examine the implications of this advancement in natural language processing and its potential impact on various industries and user experiences. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of these topics, offering analysis, and insights into the future of EV battery swapping and AI technology. Don't miss out on this captivating episode of Courtside Financial. Hit the play button now and be part of the conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtsidefinancial/support

Gogoro is an electric scooter company based in Taiwan, which uses swappable battery technology.In this video, we take a deep dive into the Gogoro electric scooter with a Gogoro fan. Features, performance,  and battery swapping are covered.   If you're considering purchasing a Gogoro electric scooter or are simply curious about its features and performance, this video is a must-watch. Find out more on EV Quest

- GM UAW Workers Get $12,000+ Profit Sharing - Hyundai IONIQ 6 Gets 4.6 Mi/kWh - BYD Gets Into Car Insurance - Ford Mach-E Hit By Tesla Price War - VinFast Slashes Prices, Too - GM, Rheinmetall Get U.S. Army Contract - China EV Industry Sets Big Milestones - GM Sourcing Lithium in the U.S. - VW Could Make Battery Cells in Canada

- GM UAW Workers Get $12,000+ Profit Sharing - Hyundai IONIQ 6 Gets 4.6 Mi/kWh - BYD Gets Into Car Insurance - Ford Mach-E Hit By Tesla Price War - VinFast Slashes Prices, Too - GM, Rheinmetall Get U.S. Army Contract - China EV Industry Sets Big Milestones - GM Sourcing Lithium in the U.S. - VW Could Make Battery Cells in Canada

- Tesla Posts Record Profits - Akio Toyoda Stepping Down - Manchin Adamant EV Subsidies Only For "Made in USA" - Renault EV Retrofit Kit for Old Cars - Ford Expands Pick Up and Delivery Service - Porsche's Retro EV Concept - Consumer Reports: Ford BlueCruise Better Than Autopilot - Peugeot Going 100% Electric by 2030 - NIO Hits 60,000 Swaps/Day

- Tesla Posts Record Profits - Akio Toyoda Stepping Down - Manchin Adamant EV Subsidies Only For "Made in USA" - Renault EV Retrofit Kit for Old Cars - Ford Expands Pick Up and Delivery Service - Porsche's Retro EV Concept - Consumer Reports: Ford BlueCruise Better Than Autopilot - Peugeot Going 100% Electric by 2030 - NIO Hits 60,000 Swaps/Day

This week the Guidehouse Insights transportation team brings news and discussion of BYD’s new factories in Thailand, repowering trucks with electrification in Europe, simulation for urban digital twins, burning micromobility batteries and new interior safety features of the upcoming Volvo EX90

The Guidehouse Transportation Insights podcast is back after a summer break with some new team members and some fascinating topics. Recent additions to the Guidehouse transportation research team are Mike Austin, Oliver Dixon and Elizabeth Wilson joining Sagie Evbenata, Scott Shepard and Sam Abuelsamid. This the team discusses what Mike learned at the Battery Show… Read More »Electric Trucks, Motorcycles, Robotaxis and Batteries

WWJ's John McElroy - Toyota battery swap for trucks

GUEST: Hui Zhang, Group Vice President, NioABOUT THIS EPISODEAs the established global automakers struggle to transition from the combustion engine to zero emission motoring, there's a growing number of well financed electric vehicle startups gaining ground in the EV marketplace, and among them, a number of Chinese automakers.Chinese EV brands are now growing fast in China where the government's push on New Energy Vehicles has seen the domestic EV market grow exponentially.The Ride podcast recently caught up with Hui Zhang, Group Vice President of Chinese EV start-up and battery swap champion, Nio.

The Guidehouse Insights transportation research team is back for another discussion of the stories we’ve been following. This week Joe Jannotta has ZipCharge, a portable EV charging solution like a Jerry can with a plug. Scott has news of a modular EV battery swap system being launched by CATL in China and Sagie discusses Tesla’s… Read More »An Electric Jerry Can

Ever have a low battery on your cell phone and wish you could just swap it out for a fresh one with a full charge? Imagine if you could do that same thing with your car battery when it was running low? That's exactly what EV car maker NIO, Inc. has pioneered - battery swap technology that will replace a  depleted car battery with a fresh one. This is just one of the innovations that I'll talk about with Ganesh Iyer, Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) for NIO. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, NIO was started in 2014 by founder and CEO, William Li. NIO is a pioneer in China's premium EV market driving innovation in connectivity, autonomous driving,  and charging solutions. So come along for the ride and get to know Ganesh and NIO, Inc. as we roll in a 2021 NIO ES8 and discuss:The future of EV drivingProprietary built in artificial intelligence (AI)Battery swap stationsBattery as a Service (BAAS)The NIO ES8Autonomous DrivingThe NIO EP9 (featured in the Xbox game Forza Horizon 5 and now on display at the Peterson hypercar museum in Los Angeles)The EP9's autonomous world speed record set at COTA in Austin, TXGo to https://techrides.io to watch the full episode, see pictures of our guests and cars, and watch short highlight clips. 

This week on the Guidehouse Transportation Insights podcast Sagie Evbenata discusses London mayor Sadiq Khan’s plan to expand the ultra low emissions zones to eventually encompass the entirety of the British capital. Joe Jannotta brings us the new wireless EV charging trial that Volvo is launching in Gothenburg, Sweden with Momentum Dynamics. Ryan Citron has… Read More »Expanding Low Emissions

Show #1348 If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Thursday 20th January. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. Welcome to a new Patreon Executive Producer KESTER SANDBACH NIO OPENS THEIR FIRST SWAPPING STATION OUTSIDE OF CHINA - NIO did open their first Power Swap Station (PSS) outside of China at Lier close to Drammen in Norway today. Nio says that the station will make it possible to replace the battery in NIO's cars with a charged one in five minutes and is, therefore, an alternative to spending time charging the car. PSS is also part of NIO's investment in Battery as to Service (BaaS) and an essential part of NIO's goal of separating electric cars and batteries. You buy the car you want, and then rent or buy the battery suiting you best at the moment. - The station will replace the battery in all NIO's models. The first NIO model to find its way to Norway is the big SUV ES8, launched here in the autumn of 2021. - I think the combination of battery swapping and Battery as a Service is the most significant benefit of technology here in Norway. For everyday use, you can manage with a small battery in the car, and then it is possible the swap to a larger battery when going for longer journeys or in periods of more intense use of the car. - Another benefit of battery swapping is to reduce the "battery anxiety" many experiences when going electric. Batteries are an expensive part of the car, 15-20 % of total cost, NIO says, and the development is going fast. By renting the battery, it is possible to reduce the risk and easily upgrade to a more modern battery as they develop. - Many of the cars they sell today will be on the road in 15 years. Thanks to Battery Swap, they will always have the latest battery technology. Original Source : https://www.emobilitynorway.com/post/nio-opens-their-first-swappin-station-outside-of-china VW PLANS TO RESTART SALES OF E-UP - Volkswagen plans to restart sales of the battery-powered version of its Up minicar to meet growing demand for affordable electric cars. - VW stopped selling the e-Up in 2020 when government incentives to encourage EV purchases caused a surge in demand. The model was not designed for high volumes and selling it with discounts was not profitable, according to German press reports. - "We had temporarily taken the e-Up off the market in 2020 because delivery times had risen dramatically due to high demand," VW said in an emailed statement to German IT news website Golem. "Now it has been decided to reintroduce the e-Up into the order program." - The electric car rental company Nextmove said the e-Up in the "Style Plus" version is about to make a comeback with a list price of about 26,500 euros ($30,000) and a range of roughly 250 km (155 miles). The final customer price would be around 17,000 euros after government incentives offered in Germany. Original Source : https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/vw-plans-restart-sales-e-electric-minicar-demand-surges-affordable-evs PORSCHE INTRODUCES NEW TAYCAN SPORTS TURISMO MODEL IN THE UK - Porsche is adding to its Taycan range with the introduction of a new Sport Turismo in the UK – middle-ground between the standard model and estate Cross Turismo. - This sportier version of the Cross Turismo retains the same practical estate-like body without increasing the car's ride height or the addition of chunky wheelarch protection. - Prices for the rear-wheel-drive Taycan Sport Turismo which costs from £73,650. - The more powerful 4S will go on sale for £84,830, then £104,990 for the GTS. - Above this is the £117,670 Turbo and, at the top of the range, the Turbo S flagship which brings all-wheel-drive and starts from £140,080. - 0-60mph time of just 2.6 seconds before powering on to a top speed of 162mph Original Source : https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/porsche-introduces-new-taycan-sports-turismo-model-in-the-uk/252445 - The GTS Sport Turismo is to be launched at the end of February, the other versions – from the rear-wheel-drive to the Turbo S – will follow in mid-March. - The version with the longest range is not the rear-wheel-drive model, but the Taycan 4S Sport Turismo. It is specified with a WLTP range of 498 kilometres. According to Porsche, this is possible thanks to some further developments in the drive system. In the “Normal” and “Range” driving modes, the front electric motor is almost completely disconnected and de-energised in the partial load range – and this more efficiently than before. Thermal management and charging functions have also been improved. All in all, the 4S can keep drag losses low compared to the rear-wheel-drive car, but recuperate more energy via the front axle during deceleration. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/01/19/porsche-taycan-sport-turismo-to-launch-for-e86495/ BLINK CHARGING TO SUPPLY EV CHARGERS TO GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIPS - Blink Charging, an electric vehicle charger manufacturer, will be deploying EV chargers at General Motors dealerships across the U.S. and Canada, according to the company. The startup will be teaming up with facility solutions provider ABM to supply its new IQ 200 Level 2 chargers to GM. - There are no target charging station amounts for this agreement, nor is there a date for widespread deployment, because the purchase and installation are on a dealer-by-dealer basis. So far, Blink has seen “nearly 1,000 orders from GM dealers totaling 1,505 EV chargers,” according to a spokesperson for the company. - Blink's IQ 200 chargers are designed for fleets and built with local load management that can allow for up to 20 chargers on a single shared circuit without overwhelming the power grid. Original Source : https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/18/blink-charging-to-supply-ev-chargers-to-general-motors-dealerships/ STELLANTIS CEO SAYS POLITICIANS, NOT AUTOMAKERS PUSHING FOR EVS - According to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the rush to electrification isn't coming from automakers but politicians. - Automotive News reports that Tavares told a European media scrum that "the brutality" of Europe's ban 2035 ban on internal combustion engines could create "social risk." The deadline is forcing automakers to quickly transform their factories and supply chains in order to meet the new government regulations. He had previously promised not to shut down any European plants, but he also noted that Stellantis would "need to remain competitive" in the recent interview. - Tavares also noted that there are better ways to reduce carbon emissions that are cheaper and faster than transitioning to electric vehicles. Tavares said that an EV would need to drive 43,000 miles (70,000 kilometers) to begin compensating for its carbon footprint. Light hybrid vehicles could significantly reduce carbon emissions while being cheaper for customers to buy and for automakers to design and manufacture. Original Source : https://www.motor1.com/news/561891/stellantis-ceo-electric-push-politicians/ VALEO STEP INTO BATTERY POWER: HOPES FOR A LOW-COST ROUTE TO ELECTRIC BIKES - Valeo might not be a household name but they're among the world's biggest automotive parts suppliers with 187 production facilities and 67 R&D bases across 33 countries – so their intention to start supplying low-cost electric powertrains for motorcycles could lead to a host of affordable battery-powered bikes. - The new powertrain comprises an air-cooled electric motor that's good for 9.4kW (12.6bhp), mounted into compact package with a single-speed transmission and electronic control unit. - It's designed to work with 48V batteries, which are fast becoming something of a benchmark for small electric motorcycles. Original Source : https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-tech/valeo-48v-electric-motorbike-powertrain/ IKEA CANADA IN BIG ROLLOUT OF ELECTRIC DELIVERY TRUCKS Original Source : https://chainstoreage.com/ikea-canada-big-rollout-electric-delivery-trucks YAMAHA EXPANDS PORTFOLIO OF GOGORO-POWERED VEHICLES   Original Source : https://www.gogoro.com/news/pbgn-yamaha-emf/ HONDA AND V2X SUISSE CONSORTIUM TO ADVANCE VEHICLE-TO-GRID Original Source : https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/cars/media/pressreleases/362145/honda-and-v2x-suisse-consortium-to-advance-vehicle-to-grid-charging-technology-in-switzerland EASELINK BOLTS AHEAD WITH €8.3 MILLION FOR ITS AUTOMATED EV CHARGING SOLUTION   Original Source : https://www.eu-startups.com/2022/01/graz-based-easelink-bolts-ahead-with-e8-3-million-for-its-automated-ev-charging-solution/ UTAH COULD TAX ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVERS FOR USING STATE ROADS Original Source : https://www.fox13now.com/news/politics/utah-could-tax-electric-vehicle-drivers-for-using-the-states-roads OVER $12 MILLION ADDED TO STATE'S ELECTRIC VEHICLE REBATE PROGRAM   Original Source : https://cnycentral.com/news/local/over-12-million-added-to-states-electric-vehicle-rebate-program THOR VISION VEHICLE CONCEPT RV IS BOTH EV AND FUEL-CELL VEHICLE Original Source : https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38818818/thor-vision-vehicle-concept-phev-rv/ AIRSTREAM UNVEILS THE ESTREAM ELECTRIC TRAILER CONCEPT Original Source : https://hypebeast.com/2022/1/airstream-estream-concept-electric-camping-trailer-reveal QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What TV, Print or Digital advertising have you seen for EVs recently which you noticed, or thought was memorable? 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GUEST: Sam Abuelsamid, Principal Research Analyst, Guidehouse InsightsABOUT THIS EPISODEThe fountain of knowledge that is Sam Abuelsamid joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about electric vehicles, ranging from raw materials to EV marketing strategies, via range, charging networks and technologies, battery swap, affordability, and repairability. And Jonny gets the chance to share and air some of his experiences as a new EV driver."There's much more to sustainable transportation than pulling out an internal combustion engine and transmission, and dropping in an electric motor and a battery," notes Sam.Sam is Principal Research Analyst at Guidehouse Insights, where he leads the E-Mobility Research Service with a focus on transportation electrification, automated driving and mobility services.Connect with Sam on LinkedIn

GUEST: Eric Boullier, CEO, CircleABOUT THIS EPISODE"I switched from 400 kilometres per hour to 70 kph" - Eric Boullier, formerly Team Principal of the Renault and Lotus F1 teams, and Racing Director of McLaren F1, is now the founder and CEO of Circle, an all-new free-floating car-sharing start-up company using purpose-built electric vehicles.Free-floating sharing is a term you hear in relation to e-scooters and e-bikes—using an app, the user finds the nearest e-scooter, for example, starts riding it and leaves it at their destination. But just as they found it in a random location, the user doesn't need to find a docking station to secure it when they're done. They scan the QR code, maybe take a picture of the scooter, end the ride on the app, and they're automatically billed for that ride. But free-floating is relatively new to car-sharing.Car-sharing has been tried in several cities in recent years, to varying degrees of success. What's interesting about Circle is that instead of using an existing vehicle, Boullier and his team have decided to develop their own car. They've taken an innovative approach to the vehicle itself, and they've made a very bold decision on their battery strategy.In this episode of Ride: The Urban Mobility Podcast, Eric Boullier outlines why he thinks his new start-up, Circle, has found the right formula.Connect with Eric on LinkedIn

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- New Energy Vehicle Sales in China Red Hot- Stellantis Reveals EV Strategy- NIO To Open Swapping Stations Outside of China- Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess Gets Contract Extension- VW Wants to Sell Stake in Electrify America- Rimac Takes Majority Control of Bugatti- Hyundai and Kia Form Partnership with Canadian Hydrogen Company- BMW i4 and iX to Arrive in U.S. Next March- BMW's Bold Grille Here to Stay- Kia Unveils New Sportage

- New Energy Vehicle Sales in China Red Hot - Stellantis Reveals EV Strategy - NIO To Open Swapping Stations Outside of China - Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess Gets Contract Extension - VW Wants to Sell Stake in Electrify America - Rimac Takes Majority Control of Bugatti - Hyundai and Kia Form Partnership with Canadian Hydrogen Company - BMW i4 and iX to Arrive in U.S. Next March - BMW's Bold Grille Here to Stay - Kia Unveils New Sportage

Electric vehicle manufacturer NIO (NYSE:NIO) has had an interesting few months. The NIO share price has experienced quite a roller-coaster ride this year. NIO stock has been affected by the ongoing semiconductor shortage globally. Its vehicle deliveries for Q1 2021 increased by over 400% year-on-year. And its Q2 forecast of vehicles delivered is current between 21,000 and 22,000. Although this is double what was delivered in Q2 2020, it is only growth of 5%-10%, which is well below market and investor expectations. Nio announced its first second-generation battery swap location in the highway service area. It appears Nio is making a move at becoming the infrastructure leader in terms of battery swap locations in China. For investors in Nio, this is very exciting news.#NIO #EV #Tesla~NIO Battery Swap EV Maker Stock Analysis

Wanna split £100? You get £50 free AND save money on 100% green electricity by moving to Octopus Energy. Plus I get £50 to support this podcast but ONLY if you do it by using my unique referral code. I moved to Octopus recently and had been putting it off for ages,  but I kicked myself for not doing it sooner, as it’s literally a 5 minute job to give them your details.   Click here: https://share.octopus.energy/free-puma-452   On today’s podcast: Porsche Macan EV Teased China approves national EV battery swap standard Harley-Davidson Is Turning LiveWire Into Its Own Brand Subaru’s first electric vehicle is called the Solterra Electric Seven due in 2023 as first Caterham EV Star-studded line-up to contest FIA RX2e demo   Show #1080   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Wednesday 12th May. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   PORSCHE MACAN EV TEASED "The development of the all-electric Porsche Macan is finally moving from the drawing boards and computers to the real world. The Stuttgart-based automaker has just teased the EV SUV, prototypes of which are now heading outside Porsche’s proving grounds for the first time. " says Motor1: "The available photos show heavily camouflaged test cars that are heading towards Germany's public road network for real-world tests.  With the new teaser images, Porsche also reaffirmed the Macan EV will be launched on the market in 2023 and will become the brand’s first model to be underpinned by the PPE electric vehicle architecture."   https://www.motor1.com/news/506375/porsche-macan-ev-teased/   CHINA APPROVES NATIONAL EV BATTERY SWAP STANDARD "the country has just approved the first official swappable EV battery standard and safety guidelines, which are set to go into effect on Nov. 1, CNEVPost reported Monday. according to a statement made by Xin Guobin, vice minister of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, there are a few reasons, but the biggest are reduced cost to vehicle buyers, cheaper charging by charging during off-peak hours and customers being able to choose the size of battery they need on a given day." writes CNET.com: "Companies like NIO and BAIC have advanced the new battery swap standard, but it's Geely that seems to be sprinting ahead, based on a recent YouTube video showing off its 1-minute automated battery swapping station."   https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/china-ev-swappable-battery-standards-approved/   HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS TURNING LIVEWIRE INTO ITS OWN BRAND "A couple years ago, Harley-Davidson built its first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, to largely positive reviews. Since we now live in a world created by constant brand consultant input, however, the company has announced they are branching out LiveWire into an entire separate electric motorcycle sub-brand" says Gear Patrol: "Harley-Davidson says LiveWire will "draw on its DNA as an agile disruptor from the lineage of Harley-Davidson," whatever that means. Per Harley, the new LiveWire entity will have a virtual headquarters paired with "initial hubs" in Silicon Valley and Harley-Davidson's home, Milwaukee. Livewire will launch its first new branded electric motorcycle on July 8th. LiveWire will target new buyers in a younger urban market. That's a substantially different buyer from the people who purchase Harley-Davidson's bread-and-butter touring bikes."   https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/motorcycles/a36395359/harley-davidson-livewire-brand/   SUBARU’S FIRST ELECTRIC VEHICLE IS CALLED THE SOLTERRA "For Subaru diehards holding out for an electric vehicle, the wait is almost over. The Japanese automaker just announced new details about its first-ever EV, which is set to hit the streets in 2022. Subaru will call its first EV the Solterra, a fitting name for a brand synonymous with outdoor adventures and you know, the sun and the Earth. Also fittingly, Subaru’s first full-fledged EV will be an SUV that ships with the manufacturer’s well-regarded all-wheel-drive capabilities." writes Techcrunch: "The Solterra is built on a new platform the company is developing in partnership with Toyota, which the latter company will use for its impossibly named bZ4X crossover. Subaru has only released two teaser images so far, but given that the new SUV will share DNA with the Toyota bZ4X, Subaru’s offering will likely look like a toned-down, less aggressively styled version of Toyota’s forthcoming futuristic electric crossover."   https://techcrunch.com/2021/05/11/subaru-solterra-ev-2022/   ELECTRIC SEVEN DUE IN 2023 AS FIRST CATERHAM EV "Caterham is working to safeguard the future of the Seven in the face of looming homologation and legislative hurdles – and is set to launch its landmark first EV in the coming years. the priority is to ensure that any electric version of the diminutive two-seater “rides and handles like a Caterham”." syas Autocar: "the ‘EV Seven’ will be developed with a focus on keeping weight down in an effort to preserve the model’s trademark agility and pace. The suspension geometry and other aspects of the chassis will be recalibrated to mitigate the extra heft of the battery and electric motors, for example, and it will go without the weighty associated systems that are common on mainstream EVs, such as regenerative braking. a racing version would need to be equipped with rapid charging or an “interchangeable battery” but the road car – which, like the current Seven, will be geared towards occasional use – is less likely to receive these technologies."   https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/electric-seven-due-2023-first-caterham-ev   STAR-STUDDED LINE-UP TO CONTEST FIA RX2E DEMO A legendary line-up of rallycross talent will go head-to-head during a one-off FIA RX2e Championship demonstration competition at the upcoming RallyX Nordic meeting at Höljes. The event will provide an opportunity to see the cutting-edge electric vehicles – which are set to face off in the first-ever FIA electric rallycross championship this season – race wheel-to-wheel. Multiple World Rally Champion Marcus Grönholm will join the likes of World Rallycross title-winners Johan Kristoffersson and Timmy Hansen in the inaugural Superteam Challenge while RX2e test driver Oliver Eriksson, who is a double RX2 champion and 2020 RallyX Nordic Supercar title-winner, is also in the mix. RX Lites title-winners Kevin Hansen and Kevin Eriksson are also in the talent pool while World RX race winners Andreas Bakkerud and Sebastian Eriksson complete the line-up of participating drivers. The electric vehicles, which generate 250kW (335bhp) of power and up to 510Nm torque, will be showcased in four heats and two finals as the world’s best off-road racers do battle at Höljes.   QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM   A recent survey – which I highly questioned and disagreed with – claimed 1 in 5 EV owners went back to piston power.  I have never heard anything like a 20% rate of EV drivers being unhappy with electric. Would you ever go back? 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Shai Agassi. An EV trail blazer, energy disruptor, charismatic presenter of ideas and opportunities...and someone I'm very proud to call a friend. These days he's a young entrepreneurs dream mentor, having ridden the roller coaster in spectacular fashion, so we talk a bit about that. Inevitably we talk a bit about what battery swap was - almost one and a half decades ago - and what it's return looks like today.      He also talks about the code recently installed in many of us...

In this episode:One. Eye-tracking and privacy. An in-depth look at how eye movement tracking technology, can tell us so much more about people, than we imagine and than we originally intended to understand.Two. Battery that lasts 28,000 years. The incredible story of an American startup that is using radioactively contaminated nuclear reactor parts and diamonds to make an almost infinite battery.Three. Motorcycle and battery swaps. The big 4 of Japanese motorcycling are teaming up to make swappable and standard batteries for their electric motorcycles; a potential revolution for the entire industry.Four. Smart Sutures. A 17-year-old girl makes a low-cost suture thread that changes color in case of infection. It's not all sunshine and roses, but the solution is brilliant and could be useful in many developing countries and beyond.Five. DNA from the air. A group of researchers study a colony of mice for a year to see if it's possible to detect their DNA from air samples, and they find that it works, even on human DNA!

On today's episode of Vice Versa we're talking about SpaceX Starship sticking its first landing (and then exploding), Ford Mustang Mach-E stealing sales from Tesla, swappable EV batteries, the worldwide chip shortage, and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 charging is record time.Going live Thursday at 5PM PT/8PM ET!Subscribe to the audio Podcast: https://www.viceversa.show/subscribeWatch Ricky at Two Bit Davinci: https://www.youtube.com/twobitdavinciWatch Matt at Undecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf

- Renault’s EV Sales Tumble in January - Hyundai Sees High Demand for IONIQ 5 In Europe - VW’s 2020 Earnings Hammered - Honda Signs Swappable Battery Deal - VW Plans to Put AV Technology in ID Buzz - ZF Developing Autonomous Shuttle - High Manual Take Rate In 911 GT3 Surprises Porsche - Chevy Bolt EUV Impressions - Bridgestone Celebrates 90th Anniversary

- Renault’s EV Sales Tumble in January- Hyundai Sees High Demand for IONIQ 5 In Europe- VW’s 2020 Earnings Hammered- Honda Signs Swappable Battery Deal- VW Plans to Put AV Technology in ID Buzz- ZF Developing Autonomous Shuttle- High Manual Take Rate In 911 GT3 Surprises Porsche- Chevy Bolt EUV Impressions- Bridgestone Celebrates 90th Anniversary

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a potential new new Tesla van, a old but undissclosed Tesla acquisition, Nio's battery swap program, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons, and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla is making 12 passenger electric van for Boring Company, says official GM starts electric van program said to aim to ‘beat Tesla to the segment’ Tesla drastically accelerates Model Y delivery timeline — What is happening? Tesla quietly acquired automated manufacturing firm to design factories Rumor: Tesla and UK government are working on a factory Nio might have figured out battery swap for electric cars as it completes 500,000 swaps Rivian Adventure Network: Electric pickup maker hires Tesla staff to build charging network 2021 is going to be the year for electric revolution – 10 new EVs coming next year Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/w9uMZ7skH34  

First off we do a really good round of best/worst bike. Then we go deep on the issue of electric motorcycles and battery swapping. Then we dive even deeper into the Abyss of Rossi's career twilight. Worst bike in the world this week is the Ariel 3Best bike in the world this week is the Zero Fx

- Tesla Hits Quality Problems in Europe - Rich Norwegians Buying EVs - EV Battery Swapping in India - Feds Nail More UAW Officials - Official C8 Corvette Pricing - Flying Cars for You and Me

- Tesla Hits Quality Problems in Europe- Rich Norwegians Buying EVs- EV Battery Swapping in India- Feds Nail More UAW Officials- Official C8 Corvette Pricing- Flying Cars for You and Me

- Lamborghini Sales on Fire - Maserati Unveils High Performance Levante - Genesis G70 Details - Honda and Panasonic Test Swappable Batteries - Tesla Loses $7,500 Tax Credit - Autonomous Vehicle Fail - Mercedes Resurrects 1930’s Land Speed Record Car - Seats About to Become Smart Devices

- Lamborghini Sales on Fire- Maserati Unveils High Performance Levante- Genesis G70 Details- Honda and Panasonic Test Swappable Batteries- Tesla Loses $7,500 Tax Credit- Autonomous Vehicle Fail- Mercedes Resurrects 1930’s Land Speed Record Car- Seats About to Become Smart Devices

- Takata Changing Airbag Propellant - FCA Delaying Vehicle Programs - Hyundai Goes On Unique Tour - Tata Launches Next-Gen Nano - Tesla’s Battery Swapping a Scam?

Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Here’s what I cover today: 1. Tesla fleet passes 1billion km: https://www.facebook.com/teslamotors/posts/10152901513482801:0 2. Supercharger map updated: http://www.teslamotors.com/supercharger 3. Battery Pack Swap enters beta testing: https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/545967015521820672 http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/battery-swap-pilot-program 4. Solid modeling Tesla aerodynamics with snow 5. 363 open Superchargers; 34 in the last three weeks. http://Supercharge.info 6. Tesla Stock Price: https://www.google.com/finance?cid=12607212

Last week we reported that GM was going to switch battery suppliers for the Chevy Volt. But GM tells Autoline Daily that is not the case at all. BMW is following Mercedes-Benz and Audi into the four-door coupe market with the 6 Series Gran Coupe. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are renewing efforts to block the use of E-15, or gasoline with 15 percent ethanol. All that and more, plus a look at the all-new Buick Regal GS.