Podcasts about CHAdeMO

Nils är tveksam, Theo får ont i ryggen och Johan tror inte på CHAdeMO. Dessutom har vi kört generation två av den moderna elbilens urmoder, Nissan Leaf!

In this episode of Take It EV we're at Everything Electric in Harrogate and I sit down with Mark Potter from 3TI to explore how solar energy and electric vehicle infrastructure are coming together to create a smarter, greener charging ecosystem.Mark introduces us to 3TI's cutting-edge solutions, including the Papilio3, the pop-up mini solar car park and EV charging hub—an innovative blend of solar generation and energy storage that's transforming the way we power our electric vehicles. We how 3TI is making EV charging not only more sustainable but also more efficient and scalable for businesses and public institutions.We also tackle the complexities of current charging standards like CCS and CHAdeMO, uncovering both the opportunities and challenges that come with a rapidly evolving EV landscape. Plus, we discuss how a collaborative, open-platform software approach could be the key to accelerating EV adoption.Use this link to sign up to Octopus. I get a cut and so do you - https://share.octopus.energy/rose-rain-504https://3ti.co.uk/X - @3tiEnergyHubsFb - www.facebook.com/evsolarcarparks/Youtube - @3tievsolarcarparks801www.instagram.com/3tienergyhubs/ Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Andrew Till ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

➤ Update on last weekend's cross country, 4-electric-pickup, "race" ➤ Inside the deal that allowed Ford to adopt the Tesla charge connector and gain Supercharger access ➤ Record-setting Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (and GT with Weissach package) unleashed. ➤ Porsche Macan EV reservation "overwhelm" the automaker ➤ Rivian R2 receives 68,000 pre-orders in initial 24 hours after review ➤ Audi Q4 e-tron gets refreshed and features more power and range ➤ Kyle rejoins us from the Tesla Cybertruck after connection issues, gives us a short tour and discussion ➤ Fisker stock takes a huge hit after rumors of it talking with bankruptcy consultants ➤ Viewer has news of CHAdeMO-to-CCS adaptor, which kicks off short discussion around NACS-to-CCS adaptor testing Tom is doing ➤ Chevrolet Blazer EV back on sale, and at a reduced price ➤ Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will have a price starting at $67,475 ➤ Volkswagen reveals (for Europe) ID. 3 GTX and ID. 7 Tourer GTX

Käsittelyssä sähköauton lataus. Mitä tarkoittaa CCS ja Chademo? Kuinka nopeasti sähköauto latautuu eri olosuhteissa? Kannattaako kotona olla nopea latausmahdollisuus?   Moottorin löydät somesta nimellä @moottorimedia, Tuomaksen @rajalantumppi ja Aaken @mondostic3000

ITビジネスメディア「CNET Japan」に掲載された記事について、担当記者に取材の裏話などを聞いていく音声番組「CNET Japanのニュースの裏側」。今回ピックアップした記事はこちら。 ●DMM、補助金でEV充電器導入できる「0円プラン」に「NACS/CHAdeMO」両規格搭載モデル https://japan.cnet.com/article/35212772/ 【トーク内容】 ・「DMM EV CHARGE」、「NACS/CHAdeMO」両規格搭載モデルとは？ ・EVの充電規格にある課題 ・記者説明会の様子

Learn about bidirectional EV charging/discharging with former White House and EPA policy advisor Clinton Administration, former County Supervisor in Virginia, Faculty at University of Virginia 23 years, Commerce, Architecture, Engineering who has a Philosophy degree and is an entrepreneur who started multiple companies. David Slutzky started Fermata Energy in 2010.   Here are some of the topics we covered: V2G Vehicle to Grid V1G smart charging V2X Vehicle to Everything V2B Vehicle to Building  V2L Vehicle to Load Behind the meter Load management Power quality VARs CAISO Independent System Operator Grid vs. Utility is different ISO is grid made up of different utilities VPP Duke and Ford F-150 Lightning TEPCO Fukushima brought on V2X CHAdeMO protocol Nissan Leaf bidirectional in 2013 Offboard DC charger Software platform Vehicle battery comes free with leather seats and air conditioning EV battery warranty with V2X AI software Data science Grid facing market opportunities Vehicle to grid services provider Defining 100% state of charge (SOC) 2000 Ford Ranger EV Setting parameters of SOC to protect battery LFP NCA NMC 4.2 volts per cell (VPC) at full charge Child labor in the Congo and cobalt Climate Early adopters Storage in EVs dwarfs stationary grid storage Beacon power flywheels University of Virginia vs. Virginia Tech UL testing of bidirectional EV chargers UL 1741 SB UL 1741 SA UL 1741 Siemens CCS North American Charging Standard = Tesla

In this episode, join hosts Chris Sass and Niall Riddell as they embark on a deep dive into the world of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology with the brilliant V2G expert Claire Miller. Learn about the technical intricacies of V2G, from charger protocols like CCS and Chademo to communication standards such as ISO 15118 and OCPP.  Discover the key challenges OEMs face in the ever-evolving energy market and explore the potential revenue streams in V2G. Understand the significance of DC and AC systems and how they fit into the V2G landscape. Delve into the user experience, battery health, and how V2G can make a difference in your daily life.  As a bonus, Claire shares insights into future developments, from exciting startups working on wireless charging, battery swaps, state of health certification, and even cracking ammonia as an off-grid electricity source. Join us for a thrilling journey into the world of V2G technology and beyond. 

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Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, your trusted source of EV information. It's Friday 22nd September, Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. We go live at 5pm UK, that's Midday Eastern.  Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready and ad free. You can be like them by clicking here. Get Hands-on with EVs at Nationwide Drive Electric Week https://evne.ws/3t63S9U Jaguar EVs to Integrate Tesla Supercharger and NACS Ports https://evne.ws/3teQIr2 Strict EV Sales Quotas Persist Despite Petrol Ban Postponement https://evne.ws/461SLxv 2024 Audi Q4 E-tron Models Get Performance and Range Boosts https://evne.ws/4622dAY Tesla Model 3 & Y Less Likely to be Stolen, Says HLDI Data https://evne.ws/4611akH China Unveils Updated EV Charging Standard with Cross-Compatibility Claims https://evne.ws/466dHn4 VinFast Preps for European Entry with VF8 Shipments Amid Potential EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs https://evne.ws/3RxOvkU BrightDrop's Zevo 600 Vans Join Ryder's U.S. Fleet https://evne.ws/460nXgD ZF Unveils Electrified Semi-Trailer Concept at NUFAM Trade Show https://evne.ws/462HfSt Hertz and NYC Collaborate to Boost EV Adoption and Infrastructure https://evne.ws/3t6f7PG ZEEKR Joins Forces with Plugsurfing for European EV Charging Network https://evne.ws/3teQJv6 Volvo Leads European Auto Industry in Abandoning Diesel https://evne.ws/3RudFAV Nio's New Smartphone: More Than Just a Phone for EV Owners https://evne.ws/3EMyhgd

Are you looking to learn about electric vehicle charging? Look no further! In this video, we'll share with you everything you need to know about EV charging, from the basics to more advanced topics. If you're looking to get started with electric vehicle charging, this is the video for you! We'll show you everything you need to know to get started, from the basics of electric vehicle charging to exploring the different plug types(J1772, NACS, CHADEMO, CCS, Tesla). By the end of this video, you'll have everything you need to know to get started with electric vehicle charging! I will attempt to answer any questions you have so please send them to me and we can all learn together. Video Footage of: Ford F150 Lightning, Hummer EV, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Equinox EV, VW ID4, VW ID Buzz, and others. NorthernEVexperience@gmail.com Leave a voice message, I may use it in the Podcast!⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ron-fischer https://www.youtube.com/@canadianboltevexperience5921 For More great Canadian EV content check out the EV Revolution Show @EVRevolution For EV Owner Community check out the Electric Vehicle Society @ElectricVehicleSociety https://a2zevshop.com : This company sells a range of top quality EV adapters including the upcoming NACS to CCS1. They are currently CE(Europe) certified and are in the process of getting the New UL certification. (Who knew UL had not set the specs yet!) Affiliate link - https://a2zevshop.com/?ref=jtmnrhx5 #EVmyths #EVdebunked #dontbelievethehype #EVfacts #electricvehicletruths #gettheFUDout #EVtechnology #EVmythbusters #electricvehiclesmatter #EVsavesplanet --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ron-fischer/message

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Chevy Silverado EV debuts with monster battery, 450+ mile range for better (or worse?) Tesla Cybertruck showcases rear-wheel steering inside parking garage Volkswagen CEO squashes any hopes of the famed Beetle making an all-electric comeback Nissan LEAF somehow still exists in 2024 with CHAdeMO, 8-track player optional Kia announces first Europe pricing for EV9, and it's more than we thought Aston Martin taps Lucid to use its EV tech for electric sports cars GM and Element 25 to supercharge the US EV battery supply chain https://youtu.be/7CCKxL5dYj8 Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

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 23rd February it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. SEAT KICKS OFF ELECTRIFICATION JOURNEY AS IT CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARTORELL SITE - Summary: SEAT is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Martorell factory by kicking off an ambitious 3 billion euro investment to transform the company from combustion to electrification. By 2025, SEAT S.A. will start producing fully electric vehicles for different brands within the Volkswagen Group. To support this transformation, SEAT S.A. has designed a strategic plan that includes five main pillars and the Future: Fast Forward project to electrify factories in Spain. Furthermore, the company is investing in training for its employees and implementing data and business intelligence tools in its production facilities. Since 1993, the Martorell factory has built over 12 million vehicles and exported to over 70 countries. - Original Source: https://www.seat-mediacenter.com/smc/seat-sa/seat-sa-news/company/2023/SEAT-SA-kicks-off-electrification-journey-as-it-celebrates-30th-anniversary-of-Martorell-site.html LUCID SEES 2023 EV PRODUCTION FAR BELOW FORECASTS, SHARES DROP 11% - Summary: Lucid Group reported a major drop in orders during the fourth quarter, with their shares dropping 11% after hours. They forecast 2023 production to be 10,000 to 14,000 luxury electric vehicles, well short of analysts' expectations of 21,815. Price cuts from Tesla and Ford have made it harder for Lucid to compete for consumer wallets, with more than 28,000 orders as of Feb. 21, down 6,000 from the second quarter. Lucid reported a net loss of $472.6 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31 and their stock fell as much as 10.6% in extended trading. - Original Source: https://www.autoblog.com/2023/02/22/lucid-air-ev-production-forecast/ TESLA MODEL 3 REFRESH SPOTTED WITH NEW WHEELS - Summary: A Tesla Model 3 prototype with a refreshed design has been spotted with new wheels. Last year, rumors began that Tesla was working on a Model 3 refresh and the project is reportedly codenamed “Highland”. The new wheels feature an 18" aero design with spokes coming into the center at different angles. Tesla is expected to release more details about the update on their Investor Day next week. - Original Source: https://electrek.co/2023/02/23/tesla-model-3-refresh-spotted-with-new-wheels/ TESLA MOVES BACK TO CALIFORNIA — ITS ENGINEERING HEADQUARTERS, THAT IS - Summary: Tesla Inc. has announced that it will be establishing its "global engineering headquarters" in Palo Alto, California, with the move being seen as a sign of cooperation between the electric-vehicle maker and the EV-friendly state it once called home. The move is also seen as a thaw in the frosty relations between Tesla and California after the company moved its corporate headquarters to Texas in 2021. Elon Musk and Governor Gavin Newsom made the announcement, with Newsom praising Tesla for its "visionary spirit" and record of innovation. Newsom argued that Tesla was able to become the largest passenger EV maker in the world because of the state's EV-friendly policies and tax structure. Tesla also announced that they are hiring for engineering roles in Palo Alto. - Original Source: https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2023-02-22/tesla-to-open-engineering-headquarters-in-palo-alto-california SEAN RYAN WANTS TESLA FIRINGS INVESTIGATED - Summary: Sean Ryan, a state senator from New York, has called on the state's economic development agency to investigate Tesla's firing of more than 40 employees last week in response to a union organizing drive at its South Buffalo plant. Attorneys for the Tesla Workers United have filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging that at least 25 of those fired were in retaliation for the organizing effort. Ryan has requested documents from Tesla officials in Buffalo related to the firing of the workers. - Original Source: https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/investigations/investigative-post/sean-ryan-wants-tesla-firings-investigated/71-9542b649-6011-41ca-b91b-226274a4516a ENPHASE ENERGY DEMONSTRATES BIDIRECTIONAL EV CHARGER TECHNOLOGY - Summary: Enphase Energy has successfully demonstrated a bidirectional EV charger that enables vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality and allows energy generated from solar panels to be sent directly to the EV battery. The product uses Enphase's grid-forming IQ8 Microinverters and Ensemble energy management technology, and supports both the CCS and CHAdeMO charging standards. Enphase plans to bring this charger to market in 2024, as part of an all-in-one home energy system that unlocks electrification, resilience, savings and control for homeowners. - Original Source: https://chargedevs.com/newswire/enphase-energy-demonstrates-bidirectional-ev-charger-technology/ FORD STUDY SHOWS HEATED INTERIOR PANELS COULD SAVE EV RANGE - Summary: Ford conducted a study to test which system is more efficient for keeping the cabin temperature comfortable in E-Transit vans - the traditional HVAC system or heated interior panels. The study found that panels used 13% less energy and could potentially increase EV range by 5%. It was suggested that this is due to the panels retaining heat even with frequent door openings. Luxury automakers such as BMW and Mercedes have been offering heated armrests for years and it is possible that heated interior panels could become more common in the near future as a way to improve EV range. - Original Source: https://www.autoblog.com/2023/02/22/ford-heating-efficiency-study-interior-panels-hvac/?guccounter=1 EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IS ‘INADEQUATE AND PLAGUED WITH NON-FUNCTIONING STATIONS': J.D. POWER - Summary: J.D. Power's ongoing study shows that inoperable and poorly maintained public EV charging stations are increasingly frustrating drivers. More than one in five charging attempts fail, with these failures attributed to 72% malfunctioning or out-of-service chargers. EV owners in high-density areas are particularly frustrated with the lack of available chargers. The White House has announced that Tesla will open some of its charging network to non-Tesla vehicles, but there is skepticism about how open the network will be. - Original Source: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ev-charging-infrastructure-inadequate-non-functioning-stations/643277/ MICHIGAN WANTS $750 MILLION TO PREP SITE FOR FORD EV BATTERY PLANT ON TOP OF $1 BILLION INCENTIVES DEAL - Summary: Michigan economic development officials have asked lawmakers to provide $750 million to support Ford Motor Co.'s new $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Marshall. The funds will be used to buy land, upgrade infrastructure, and do other work, bringing the total state incentives for the project to nearly $1.8 billion. This includes $330 million for road improvements, $224.7 million to make the site "pad ready", $100 million for water and wastewater infrastructure, $75 million for land acquisition, $15 million for rail improvements, $5 million to contract for full-time permit processing and inspections staff, and $300,000 to extend a fiber optic system. - Original Source: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/economic-development/michigan-seeks-750-million-prep-ford-battery-plant-site MERCEDES ADDING LUMINAR LIDAR TO MORE VEHICLES IN MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR DEAL - Summary: Mercedes-Benz has agreed to a "multibillion-dollar" deal with Luminar to integrate lidar technology and software into their next-generation of vehicles. The deal includes Luminar building a factory in Asia to supply Mercedes with lidar sensors, and Mercedes taking a small stake in Luminar in exchange for data and services. The lidar technology will be used to support Mercedes' automated driving system, Drive Pilot, and will allow the system to operate at up to 80 miles per hour. Drive Pilot is currently available in certain German models and will be available in certain U.S. markets later this year. - Original Source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/22/mercedes-adding-luminar-lidar-to-more-vehicles-in-multibillion-dollar-deal/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABOC6_PsQoNhogt8QocwbqNAst8516SsNEmGpveMOvfJ1YrrlGw63v2LTtfWgC7D5bqymeopHNYaMId-SVIbsTqKk3wJvjZk4GPdeJyQAYBitXsFjMNb6aqORLU-lKYhZ7-daCgrry477JsfVn_rDN5w_SgQ6pmnABSTN8uTDL9B WHY ELECTRIC VEHICLE ERA MEANS LEGACY FACTORIES MUST CLOSE - Summary: The growing concern of excess capacity in vehicle production has led to a decrease in profits around the world, as companies have competed to stay ahead. Hyundai-Kia has become a global powerhouse, while many Chinese manufacturers have attempted to take their share of the local market, leading to an over-saturation of production capacity. The traditionally accepted capacity utilisation of more than 80% for profitable operation has been shifted by new EV startups and the more successful Chinese manufacturers, leading to a decrease in profits. - Original Source: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-autoforecast-solutions/why-electric-vehicle-era-means-legacy-factories-must-close BMW STRIKES DEAL WITH RIO TINTO FOR LOW-CO2 ALUMINIUM - Summary: BMW and Rio Tinto have signed a memorandum of understanding in which BMW will source aluminium with significantly reduced CO2 emissions from Rio Tinto's hydro-powered operations in Canada starting in 2024. This approach can save around 70 percent of CO2 emissions compared to conventionally manufactured aluminium, and is intended to reduce the carbon footprint of BMW vehicles. The agreement involves the use of carbon-free anodes to eliminate process-related CO2 emissions, renewable energy sources, up to 50 percent secondary material, and blockchain technology to guarantee traceability and compliance with environmental and social standards. - Original Source: https://www.just-auto.com/news/bmw-strikes-deal-with-rio-tinto-for-low-co2-aluminium/ VALMET KICKS OFF BATTERY ASSEMBLY IN GERMANY - Summary: Valmet Automotive has started series production of battery systems in Kirchardt, Germany, and has already secured the first order for small-series production of modules, packs, and the battery management system for a sports car brand. This is the company's first German battery plant, as well as their third battery system production plant, with two others in Finland. Valmet Automotive is a leader in the production and development of battery systems, having delivered over 1 million battery systems to customers since the start of production in 2019. - Original Source: https://www.electrive.com/2023/02/23/valmet-kicks-off-battery-assembly-in-germany/ WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2023 TAX CREDIT FOR CLEAN VEHICLES IF YOU'RE CAR SHOPPING - Original Source: https://eu.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2023/02/23/what-to-know-about-ev-tax-credits-if-youre-car-shopping-in-2023/69922921007/

E-Auto News und Zusammenfassungen – ein Überblick über aktuelle Meldungen und was gerade so passiert!So schnell ist mal wieder ein Monat rum - und im E-Auto-Markt ist wieder vieles passiert! Wenn ihr mittlerweile die BYD-Modelle, die nun mit Händlernetz auch in Deutschland verfügbar sind, angesehen habt und ernsthaft überlegt oder vielleicht sogar schon bestellt habt, solltet ihr unbedingt weiterlesen! Und da mir letztes Mal auf der Heimreise auf der A9 ungefähr 13 vollbeladene LKW mit Teslas begegnet sind, sollte nicht nur das eine Meldung von dieser Firma wert sein. Und wer den geilsten E-Wagen, der aktuell auf den Markt kommt, noch nicht vorbestellt hat, kann nun per Grundpreis mit Add-ons loslegen - aber das wird happig! Und auch mein Lieblingstscheche hat nun ein goldenes Lenkrad mehr im Regal - all das und mehr im Monatsrückblick der aktuellen E-Auto-News! Glückwunsch, Skoda, zum goldenen Lenkrad für das ENYAQ RS Coupe! Bild-/Quelle: skoda.de Wer vom geilsten E-Auto, dem HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 das fast - ja, schnell sein, es gibt noch First Edition Bestellmöglichkeiten! - vergriffene Sondermodelle für knapp 68.000 Euro verpasst hat, der kann ihn jetzt ganz regulär ab 43.000 Euro bestellen und mit den Extras der Wahl bestücken. Zur First Edition muss man wissen, dass man für sein Geld quasi alles bekommt, bis auf die digitalen Seitenspiele. Was den cw-Vorteil der aerodynamsichen Designsprache ein wenig zunichtemacht. Wer in den regulären Konfigurator einsteigt, wird schnell merken, dass die Bestellung eines First-Edition-Modells doch Sinn ergeben könnte. Geil hin oder her, das Ganze hat seinen Preis! Skoda hat mit seinem Coupe des ENYAQ iV das "Goldene Lenkrad" gewonnen. Herzlichen Glückwunsch hierzu! Ein verdienter Preis für das erste echte MEB-E-Auto aus der VW-Familie. Jetzt muss Skoda, die bereits ab Januar eine Erhöhung der wöchentlichen Produktionszahlen von 350 auf 500 Stück angekündigt haben, nur endlich diesen horrenden Rückstau von Bestellungen auf ein erträgliches Lieferziel hinbekommen. Und, was noch viel schwerer werde wird, den letzten ausgelieferten Kunden dann erklären, warum parallel dazu der ENYAQ2 nun schon vom Nachbarband fällt. Volvo hat sein E-Flaggschiff, den EX 90, vorgestellt. Von vorn sieht er aus wie eine Mischung aus Fiat und Kia, von der Seite wie ein billig geklauter Range Rover. Der Preis dazu wird durch durchgehende Digitalisierung des Modells rechtfertigt, man möge nur hoffen, dass die Schweden das im Eigenbau oder durch einen wirklich kompetenten Zulieferer erledigt haben (lassen). Die Auslieferung beginnt in 2023, Bestellungen sind per Knopf in der App, hallo Tesla, und auch beim Händler möglich. Fraglich ist nur, wie die Schweden das mit der halb-chinesischen und immer noch hochdefizitären Tochter Polestar vereinbaren wollen. Aber aktuell werden wohl erst mal, Lieferketten und Mikrochipmangel hin oder her, alle Zielgruppen und alle Kaufwilligen befriedigt, bevor die Marktbereinigung mit Katerstimmung auftritt. Auch ist kein Modell zu schwer oder groß oder bringt einen unwirtschaftlichen cw-Wert mit - stimmts, VW Bulli? -, für den man vor ein paar Monaten noch das komplette Designteam mit AIDS-Schleifchen am Revers in einen Linienflieger nach Katar gesetzt hätte...! Mal sehen, wann hier endlich ein Umdenken passiert, was z.B. HYUNDAI mit dem IONIQ 6 bereits umgesetzt hat - oder auch der EQS von Mercedes...! Und wenn wir schon gerade dabei sind, schnell ein Blick auf das aktuelle Top-10-Ranking der beliebtesten Elektroautos. Und, so wertete auch das Kraftfahrtbundesamt (KBA) einen weiteren Anstieg im Oktober um gute 17 Prozent aus. Dem steht Prof. Dudenhöffer gegenüber, der nach Kürzung der Prämien im nächsten Jahr zuerst Stornierungen und dann einen Käuferstreik sieht, wie im letzten E-Auto-News-Blog schon vorgestellt. Obwohl Tesla mir letztes Mal auf der Autobahn im Zehnerpack seine Modelle entgegenschickte, reichte es nur für Platz drei. Und, oh Wunder könnte man jetzt sagen, der 1. Platz geht an die VW-Gruppe, dicht gefolgt von der Stellantis-Gruppe. Auf Platz vier finden wir HYUNDAI/KIA, dicht dahinter BMW und Mercedes. Nach Modellen sieht die TOP10 anders aus: 10. Auto E-Tron, 9. HYUNDAI IONIQ 5, auf der 8 der Skoda ENYAQ, die sieben begleitet der Opel e-Corsa, auf Platz sechs erneut ein HYUNDAI, nun das Modell Kona, auf Platz fünf und vier hat sich VW mit dem VW ID.3 und ID.4 bzw. ID.5 breit gemacht. Platz drei gehört dem Model 3 von Tesla, auf dem 2. finden wir den FIAT 500 und auf Rang 1... das Telsa Model Y! Ich habe gerade in die App geschaut, das Model Y liegt, je nach Ausführung, zwischen 54.000 und 65.600 Euro und wird zwischen November 22 und Januar 23 geliefert. Schönheide sei dank, kann man hier wohl, neben den immer noch aus China importierten Modellen, sagen. Jetzt könnte man meinen, die E-Autos retten unsere Welt und auch die Klimaziele. Aber, wie ich schon seit Jahren und schreibe, bringen sie uns weitere Probleme. Das Größte, und hier könnte man durch neue Entwicklungen schnell gegenarbeiten, ist der Feinstaubabrieb der Zweitonner auf den Reifen. Erste Vollgummis sind in Entwicklung, gilt es doch zu vermeiden, am Ende einen Reifen zu haben, der ein Mal gekauft ein Autoleben lang hält. Dann noch der Feinstaub vom Bremsabrieb... auch hier wären dringend neue Ideen gefragt, auch in Richting one-pedal-drive und Rekuperation... alles in allem wäscht uns aber Stefan Bratzel hier den Kopf. Er hat mal ausgerechnet, wie viele Verbrenner wir noch auf die Welt bringen dürfen, bevor diese und das von uns immer angestrebte maximale +1,5-Grad-Ziel sang- und klanglos untergeht. Und in einem zweiten Schritt zeigt die Studie die Absatzpläne der vier größten Automobilhersteller (VW; HYUNDAI; Toyota; GM) auf. Erschreckend das der Pionier des Plug-in-Hybriden hier mit über 180 Prozent am schlechtesten abschneidet. Wiederum, auch verwunderlich, hat VW in 2021 die meisten E-Auto-Verkäufe und hat somit seine Basis für die Zukunft positiv ausgerichtet - plant allerdings nur langsam seinen E-Auto-Anteil weiter zu steigern. Wenn man nun die Verschuldung der Hersteller und die in naher Zukunft zu erwartenden nicht mehr absetzbaren Verbrennermodelle summiert, zeigt sich hier ein anderes Bild. Wir können, da ich hier auch nichts zu Lieferketten, Chipmangel und Lithium-Mangel bzw. Abbauschäden finden konnte, geschweige den von Akku-Recycling, gespannt sein, wie sich der heutige Markt in ein paar Jahren verwandelt hat - und was dann aus unseren Öl- und Gas-Multis geworden ist... Apropos Probleme: VW hat, nach einem Bericht des manager magazins, Pläne, dass sie aufgrund anhaltender Software- und Modellproblemen wohl vorerst nicht das für das neue Kernmodell "Trinity" ein eigenes Werk in Wolfsburg errichten werden und hier massiv investieren wollen. Die Planungsrunde der Investitionen für die nächsten Jahre wurde laut diesem Bericht erst mal verschoben. Auch hier, aus eigener Erfahrung, wieder meine Aussage: Augen auf bei der Wahl des Zulieferers! Wird also spannend, wie und mit wem sich die neue Plattform dann bilden wird. Könnte ja sein, dass auch hier zwei der ganz großen deutschen Zulieferer gemeinsam den Zuschlag bekommen... Und auch Varta kippt Pläne auf die Ersatzbank: Der neue V4Drive Rundakku soll wohl nicht aus einer neuen Batteriezellenfertigungsfirma fallen, sondern weiterhin, nach bestehender Vertragslage, aus der Pilotanlage kommen und bestehende Lieferverpflichtungen erfüllen. Und warum? Das glaubt mir jetzt keiner: steigende Energie- und Rohstoffpreise als auch Halbleiterlieferschwierigkeiten. Und um hier, wahrscheinlich nicht noch weiter ins Straucheln zu kommen, gibt es nun Sparrunden und Kurzarbeit in einigen Bereichen. Aber, bevor auch hier jetzt wieder Hamsterkäufe losgehen, die Haushaltsbatterien sind bisher von keiner Einschränkung betroffen! Jetzt aber mal fast gute Nachrichten: Polestar boomt und hat mal ganz galant seinen Umsatz verdoppelt. Leider stehen der schwedisch-chinesischen Tochter von Volvo hier von hohe Verluste aus dem operativen Geschäft entgegen. Und das alles durch das Modell Polestar 2. Schwer belastet Polestar alles, was in China mit Lockdowns zu Covid passiert. Aber Kunden müssen sich erst mal keine Sorgen machen: die Fahrzeuge, die im vierten Quartal ausgeliefert werden sollen, seien schon auf dem Weg. Und immerhin hat Polestar bereits Pläne für die kommenden Jahre, vom Polestar drei bis zum Polestar sechs gibt es Gedankenspiele über SUV und Limousine. Wir dürfen, wenn auch für den Durchschnitt eher unbezahlbar oder nur als Leasing eine Alternative, gespannt sein! Und nun gucken wir mal auf die Ladeinfrastruktur, mit dank an elvah für die interne Auswertung. Immer, wenn ich an der Stadt Hof vorbeidüse, sind beidseitig mindestens fünf Schnelllader von E.ON ungenutzt. Klar, die könnten auch defekt sein, ich fahre sie mit dem Diesel nicht extra an - muss ich zugeben! Aber wenn das das Bild ist, sollte doch in Deutschland die beste und umfangreichste Ladeinfrastruktur der ganzen Welt vorherrschen?! Oh ja, ob du nun E-Auto-Fahrer bist oder nicht, ich kann dich schon schallend lachen hören. Und, war ja klar, jetzt haben wir es amtlich: Unsere Ladeinfrastruktur ist zu wenig und auch noch zu unzuverlässig! Und am schlimmsten: die Triple-Lader der Schnellladeinfrastruktur, also die CCS-, Chademo (quasi nicht mehr in Nutzung) und die Wechselstrom-Typ-2-Ladeanschlüsse sind besonders störanfällig. Ziel sollte es ja auch sein, die CCS-Stecker um die 300 kW vermehrt aufzubauen, um so Ladevorgänge auf unter 20 Minuten zu reduzieren. Aber auf mich hört ja keiner und die Fördersummen aus den Ministerien sind viel zu klein angesetzt, kostet doch eine durchschnittliche Schnellladesäule schon um die 150.000 Euro...! Wohl doch kein Geschäftsmodell für mich... Auch der VDA, der Verband der deutschen Automobilindustrie, setzt auf Elektromobilität. Ja, danke, Frau Müller. In dem Interview mit Auto-Medienportal verweist sie mit vielen Allgemeinplätzchen auf die aktuellen und jedem bewussten Problemfelder. Super, es rechnet sich echt, das Interview nicht zu lesen! Glaubt ihr mir nicht? Ok: Es benötige wieder eine aktive Industriepolitik, also einen Schröder als Genosse der Bosse, ein faireres Steuersystem, schnellere Genehmigungsverfahren und das alles schnell, da Europa als Kontinent sonst zu verlieren droht. Bin ich der einzige, der hier müde gähnt? Genauso kompetent und nett ihre Aussagen, zum Beispiel zum Schnellladen: Die Geschwindigkeit des Ausbaus müsse verfünffacht werden und es müsse so einfach wie Tanken werden. Klasse, dass man dann um die Nutzung von ec-Karten statt Kreditkarten diskutiert. Und auch das Schlagwort E-Fuels darf nicht vergessen werden. Ich habe das Teil nicht ganz und größtenteils nur quergelesen, aber was ich nirgendwo finden konnte, war die Zahl der Arbeitnehmer und die jährlichen Steuergeschenke der Hersteller an die Finanzämter für ihr tun... vielleicht ändert sich im VDA ja doch das eine oder andere... wer weiß...! Und nach dem VDA ist der Moment, wo unser Verkehrsminister sich zu Wort melden darf: Wir brauchen im Land also mehr Leistung im Stromnetz für die E-Autos. Ja, gewagte und brandneue These. Wie passt denn da die endlose Bundes-Söder-Diskussion mit der Nord-Süd-Kabeltrasse ins Spiel, die seit Jahren schwelt? Oder der dringende Ausbau von erneuerbarer Energie? Oder weitere Förderungen für Solar und Photovoltaik auf privaten Häuserdächern? Alles völlig überbewertetes Zeugs schließlich will die Ampel mit Wissing und Habeck bis 2030 15 Millionen Elektrofahrzeuge auf der Straße haben. Warten wir erst mal ab, was die Neuwahl im Februar für Berlin und die Bundesebene bringt, ich glaube nicht, dass Giffey im blauen oder roten Kleid auf allen Bildern hier erneut das Rennen macht. Und dann sehen wir weiter, was das für den Bund bedeutet. Aber ein gutes hat das Gespräch von Wissing: Er möchte anhand der Zulassungszahlen von E-Autos den Bedarf an das Stromnetz ermitteln. Gute Idee, leider ist somit ein Hinterherhinken mehr als nur garantiert - oder fällt das nur wieder mir auf? Damit das nicht so ausartet, noch ein paar News kompakt zusammengestellt: Wer es noch nicht verstanden hat, die VW-Gruppe baut ihre Dominanz in Europe ungebrochen aus... bla bla bla bla bla bla bla, seit Übergabe des ersten ID.3 an einen Kunden sind mittlerweile 500.000 Autos der ID-Familie ausgeliefert worden...bla bla bla bla bla bla bla, Bain&Company sehen in einer Studie den Ladeinfrastrukturmarkt als Milliardenmarkt der Zukunft, bei dem aktuell ein Streit über die Sicherung der besten Standorte begonnen hat - und ja, hier spielen nun auch unsere Ölmultis kräftig mit, bla bla bla bla bla bla bla, BMW hat in meiner Heimatstadt bekommen, den X1 als Elektro unter dem Typenaufkleber iX1 zu bauen, bla bla bla bla bla bla bla,und, liebe Golf-Fans, haltet euch fest: VW plant unter der e-Schiene auch den Golf, der ja 2014 bereits "elektronisch" zu haben war, wieder neu aufleben zu lassen. Er wird wohl in die ID-Reihe einsortiert, aber, sowohl vom Namen als auch der Erscheinungsweise, wiederbelebt werden. Na, wenn da des Deutschen Seele nicht sofort einen weiten Sprung nach vorne macht! SO! Zum Abschluss habe ich noch ein Thema aus dem Handelsblatt (leider hinter der Paywall): Völlig zurecht und auch zu meiner Enttäuschung klärt das Handelsblatt hier auf, dass die chinesischen Hersteller uns für ihre Mittelklassewagen als Experimentierhof der Hochpreisigkeit ausnutzen. Beispiel gefällig? Der in meinem letzten Blog benannte BYD HAN kostet in Deutschland 72.000 Steine, in China gerade mal 30.000 Euro, umgerechnet. Auch sei das Design aller Anbieter, die bisher in den Markt eingestiegen sind, eher einheitlich, also per Copy-Paste von Hersteller zu Hersteller übertragbar. Auch fehlen Alleinstellungsmerkmale, was die Marke und die Fahrzeuge angeht. Ich muss gestehen, auch wenn ich den Markteintritt in Deutschland begrüße, die Preise von BYD, auf den ich noch am ehesten ein Auge werfen würde, da er am nächsten an schwarzen Zahlen ist, sind eine Unverschämtheit. Und dafür hätte ich keine Umrechnung von Renminbi gebraucht. Händlernetz, Export- bzw. Importfahrzeug und Markteintritt hin oder her - nicht für diese Preise! Wenn ich solche Ungleichgewichte sehe, denke ich immer an die BMW-Preise in den USA... aber das ist ein anderes Thema. Gerade BYD sollte schnellstmöglich die Lage erkennen. Deutsche sind eine Autonation. Aber kein Land der Welt fährt seine Autos so lange - aktuell bis zu 16 Jahre! Hier muss der Mittelstand bedient werden und der jammert jetzt schon über Einstiegspreise von 40.000 Euro für ein E-Auto, wie sollen da 70.- oder 80. Tausend Euro für eine chinesische Mittelklasse Limousine zusammenkommen? Ich hatte auf den Einstieg der Chinesen mit mehr Wettbewerb gehofft. Allerdings wird es wohl eher ein Wettbewerb des Abschöpfens von Käuferbankguthaben, ob das alleine mittelfristig Sinn macht, wird der Markt zeigen. Wenn aber unsere neuen Anbieter keine schnelle Wendung machen, müssen wir uns weder Firmennamen noch Automodelle merken! So, das war es wieder für heute, ich sammle mal flott weiter für euch, damit wir in einem Monat wieder die besten und wichtigsten Meldungen rund um das E-Auto und dessen Markt und Infrastruktur beleuchten können...! Bis dahin viel Spaß und Geduld auf den Liefertermin eures Fahrzeugs, das kann ja mittlerweile völlig problemlos und dann auch noch teilweise ohne gewünschte Ausstattungsmerkmale Mitte bis Ende 2024 sein! Unfassbar, oder? Wir werden uns doch wieder alle Verbrenner bestellen, wenn das so weitergeht - auch fehlende Ausstattungsmerkmale, aber Lieferung in ein paar Wochen, so wirds gemacht... 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Coming up this episode! I catch up with James Hart, host of the True North EV Podcast, and Ken Bokor, Canadian Automotive Journalist and host of the EV Revolution show.Content: 0:00 - Introduction1:20 - Ken Bokor Intro2:15 - James Hart Intro2:41 - Canada's Project Arrow8:22 - Specific design to handle cold?10:26 - The Canadian perspective on EVs11:17 - Canada needs more charging infrastructure12:26 - Urban areas growing more quickly14:24 - Charging infrastructure will only get better15:56 - Tesla adding CCS and Chademo plugs to superchargers17:23 - Is model selection/choice limited?22:37 - How are the Canadian dealerships?25:35 - What is the conversation around EVs like in Canada?28:00 - Used EV market29:10 - How does extreme cold affect electric vehicles?32:54 - Back to Used EVs35:50 - Wrap-up37:11 - James Hart Contact Info37:31 - Ken Bokor Contact InfoPatreon Supporters:Executive Producer Tier - Rajeev NarayanProducer Tier - Charles Hall Podcast Partner: Titan Auto and Tire - Titan is one of the very few independent shops in Central Virginia that are qualified to work on EVs and Hybrids. If you would like to support the EV Resource podcast and Magazine, head over to Patreon and consider a monthly contribution. https://www.patreon.com/EVResourceOhmmu Lithium-Ion 12v Batteries for Teslas and EVshttps://www.ohmmu.com/?ref=gb9uvv3jh8 Use code EVR at checkout for 5% off orderInterested in starting your own podcast?Start here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=873454Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/evresource1Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ev_resourceTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/EV_ResourceWebpage: http://www.ev-resource.comEmail: hello@ev-resource.comAll Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming BlenderEver wanted to design your own video game? We create new hypothetical games every episode!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk's weird fight with the SEC, a possible new Tesla factory, Nissan Leaf 2022, and more. Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek's new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth. 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: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Elon Musk to the SEC: ‘I didn't start the fight, but I will finish it' The SEC probe into Elon Musk and Tesla is reportedly about suspected insider trading with Musk's brother The Tesla brand is attracting more and more Republicans Tesla announces new investment in Gigafactory Shanghai on road to 1 million electric cars per year Tesla might be cracking on the yoke steering wheel and planning to offer an option for a regular round wheel Tesla asks fans in Oklahoma and Mississippi to fight new bills to ban direct sales of electric cars Tesla spotted gathering hundreds of Model Ys at Gigafactory Berlin, but approval status still uncertain 2022 Nissan LEAF gets cosmetic updates but is still clinging to yesteryear's CHAdeMO fast charging Volkswagen shares EPA ranges for 2022 ID.4, RWD Pro model sees 20 mile increase compared to 2021 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/puLUrU1qn8g var postYoutubePlayer;function onYouTubeIframeAPIReady() { postYoutubePlayer = new YT.Player( "post-youtube-video" ); }

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Show #1214 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 Friday 17th September. 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. ID.4 AWD PRO AND PRO S PRICE & RANGE CONFIRMED "Although this version of the ID.4 is marketed under the GTX subbrand in Europe, the U.S. model gets a subtler moniker here but has the same upgraded powertrain. With the 2021 ID.4 AWD Pro and Pro S now ready for sale, Volkswagen has announced the EPA estimates for range and efficiency, along with pricing for the newest member of the ID family." "The Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro and Pro S models add an extra motor on the front axle, increasing power by 94 horsepower to 295 and boosting torque by 110 pound-feet to 339. These powertrain upgrades drop the range by around ten miles according to the EPA, with the AWD Pro going 249 miles on a charge while the Pro S can manage 240 miles." "The 2021 ID.4 AWD Pro will start at $44,870 and the the AWD Pro S will cost $49,370, increases of $3680 over the rear-wheel-drive models." https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a37608536/vw-id4-awd-details VOLVO CARS GEARS UP FOR $20 BLN IPO "China's Geely Holding (GEELY.UL) is in advanced discussions with banks to list its Volvo Cars unit in the coming weeks, three sources told Reuters, in what is expected to be one of Europe's biggest initial public offerings (IPOs) this year." "Volvo Cars is aiming for a valuation of about $20 billion in the planned Stockholm listing, the sources said, with one saying the launch was pencilled in for the end of September." "Geely, which bought Volvo from Ford Motor(F.N) more than a decade ago in the biggest acquisition by a Chinese firm of a foreign car maker, sought to float shares in the Swedish firm in 2018 but then pulled the deal. A $20 billion valuation for Volvo would be equivalent to six to seven times its earnings, a level some analysts say is high although it would put it in line with rivals Daimler (DAIGn.DE) and BMW (BMWG.DE). Tesla's valuation is more than 70 times." "Rivian, which rolled its first electric pickup truck off the production line this week, will seek a valuation of about $70 billion to $80 billion when it goes public at the end of this year, sources have told Reuters." https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volvo-cars-gears-up-20-bln-ipo-coming-weeks-sources-say-2021-09-15/ INSTAVOLT TARGETS INSTALLING 10,000 EV CHARGERS BY 2030 "EV charging provider InstaVolt has published a pledge to install 10,000 electric vehicle chargers across the UK by 2030. However, the company has some way to go but points to some powerful partnerships." "So far, InstaVolt has a thousand chargers either active or in development and yet set ambitious intermediate targets. Speaking of the commitment, InstaVolt CEO Adrian Keen said the company was on track to deliver or exceed its earlier pledge of 5,000 rapid chargers by 2025" "InstaVolt points to important partnerships in recent months, including deals with McDonald's and Costa Coffee where it began rolling out new 120-kW charging stations. This is a notch up in an engagement going back to June 2020. At the time, McDonald's had more than 1,300 branches in Great Britain." "InstaVolt relies on BYD technology for the new charging units that deliver up to 125 kW. The charging stations have one CCS and one CHAdeMO connector on each unit allowing two cars to be charged at once." https://www.electrive.com/2021/09/15/uk-instavolt-targets-installing-10000-ev-chargers-by-2030/ CHINA'S XPENG OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES THE MORE AFFORDABLE P5 FASTBACK "Chinese electric vehicle startup XPeng unveiled its latest vehicle on Wednesday named the P5. The fully electric P5 fastback will compete with models like the Tesla Model 3.  The P5 is also the world's first production vehicle equipped with automotive-grade lidar technology to support safe autonomous driving." "The more affordable P5 is immediately available for order in China with six different configurations available. The retail price ranges from RMB 157,900 to RMB 223,900 (US$24,484 to $34,717). The P5 comes with either a 55.9 kWh, 66.2 kWh or 71.4 kWh battery option." "The P5 expands XPeng's autonomous driving feature called "Navigation Guided Pilot" (NGP). The feature originally worked on highways but now its being updated to work on secondary roads for point to point navigation. The city version of NGP will allow for high-precision navigation that's specifically tailored to China's challenging city road conditions. NGP will also be upgraded to "NGP-L", which integrates with lidar for even safer automated driving on China's highways and expressways." https://www.futurecar.com/4871/Chinas-XPeng-Officially-launches-the-More-Affordable-P5-Fastback-the-Worlds-First-Production-Vehicle-Equipped-with-Lidar OLA'S 70 MPH ELECTRIC SCOOTERS SELLING TWO EVERY SECOND Ola's S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters are off to a massive start after the first day of sales, with CEO Bhavish Aggarwal claiming that the company is selling two electric scooters every second." "The company boasted 80,000 sales in the first 12 hours. To put that into perspective, that's a daily sales rate that matches the quarterly sales rate of electric scooter industry leader NIU." "The Ola S1 and S1 Pro are powered by an 8.5 kW electric motor. The base-level S1 has a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) while the S1 Pro can reach higher speeds of up to 115 km/h (71 mph)." https://electrek.co/2021/09/15/olas-70-mph-electric-scooters-selling-like-hotcakes-two-every-second/ WORLD'S FIRST BATTERY-ELECTRIC FREIGHT TRAIN UNVEILED "The world's first battery-electric freight train was unveiled at an event in Pittsburgh on Friday, amid a fresh attempt by some US lawmakers to slash carbon emissions from rail transport in order to address the climate crisis." "Wabtec, the Pittsburgh-based rail freight company, showed off its locomotive at Carnegie Mellon University as part of a new venture between the two organizations to develop zero emissions technology to help move the 1.7bn tons of goods that are shipped on American railroads each year." "Housed in a traditional locomotive body, the new battery system drives the axles of the train and uses the kinetic energy of the train's braking to partially recharge the battery, . The newest version will be a 7-megawatt battery locomotive" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/16/battery-electric-freight-train-wabtec-rail-transport-emissions NJ ELECTRIC VEHICLE INCENTIVES OUT OF CASH, GOING ON HOLD AGAIN New Jersey's incentive program providing up to $5,000 toward the order, purchase or lease of an electric vehicle is running out of money again and will be suspended as of 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15.The Charge Up New Jersey program began last year, then went on hold for more than six months after the funds were fully allocated. It restarted on July 6 – but is already going back on hold ahead of schedule just 10 weeks later.The program has provided an estimated $30 million a year in incentives toward nearly 9,000 EVs over two years, The incentives amount to $25 per mile of a vehicle's all-electric range, as rated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Cars with a manufacturer's suggested retail price under $45,000 can receive up to $5,000 in incentives.Vehicles with an MSRP between $45,000 and $55,000 can receive up to $2,000. https://www.utilitydive.com/news/house-committee-to-mark-up-150b-clean-electricity-performance-program-toda/606422/ GRAVITY IS LAUNCHING AN INDOOR CHARGING HUB IN NYC WITH PLANS TO SCALE Electric vehicle fleet and infrastructure startup Gravity thinks it has cracked the code for urban EV charging infrastructure. The company, which was founded in February this year, announced its construction project to convert an indoor parking garage in the middle of Manhattan into a public EV fast charging hub. When the 29-space garage on 42nd Street, which Gravity is leasing from real estate firm Related Companies, opens within a few weeks, it will be the island's first dedicated EV charging space Finding a place to park your car in New York City is a nightmare in and of itself. Finding a park and a charge for your EV is like finding a unicorn, and probably an expensive unicorn at that. Most of NYC's EV charge points are behind the literal paywalls of parking garages, where you might find one or two Blink or EV Connect chargers nestled into a sea of ICE vehicle parking spaces. With Gravity's hub, parking is free while cars are being charged. The only cost is that of electricity. Gravity's first site will accommodate about 22 fast chargers, three intermediate chargers and a few slow chargers. All of the fast chargers are up to 180 kW, which means that even when two vehicles are plugged into one installation, each plug can do 90 kW of energy. Many of the parking spots will be taken up by Gravity's fleet of Tesla Model Y Yellow Cabs, which will charge overnight. https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/15/gravity-is-launching-an-indoor-charging-hub-in-nyc-with-plans-to-scale/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM Taking a break this week – back on Sunday 19th! Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – 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

Show #1183. 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 Wednesday 18th August. 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. TATA MOTORS UNVEILS TIGOR EV; TO ACCEPT BOOKINGS FROM TODAY - Tata Motors has unveiled its second offering in electric vehicles segment — Tata Tigor EV, following its Nexon EV. Tata Motors will accept bookings for its upcoming EV from today at a price of Rs 21,000 across select dealerships - The Tata Tigor EV is powered by a 26 kWh high energy density Lithium-ion battery pack which can be charged from 0 per cent to 80 per cent within an hour using fast charging. - It can go from 0 kmph to 60 kmph in 5.7 seconds and churns out a peak power of 55 kW - Tata Tigor EV comprises height adjustable driver seat, portable charging cable - “The last few years belonged to the early adopters of EV in India but now it is the time of early majority to move to EV. With an immensely successful experience with the Nexon EV, we can confidently state that EVs are rapidly becoming mainstream. The EV market has reached an inflection point and we need to cater to diverse customer needs and democratize the EV market further with another accessible and contemporary EV product. We are ecstatic to unveil our second electric car in the personal segment. With the all-new Tigor EV we want to lead this evolution to mainstream EVs in India with a message to all automotive enthusiasts to Evolve to Electric,” Vivek Srivatsa, Head-Marketing, Passenger and Electric Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors said. Original Source : https://www.businesstoday.in/auto/story/tata-motors-unveils-tigor-ev-to-accept-bookings-from-today-304477-2021-08-18 CHINESE TESLA RIVAL XPENG EXPANDS PRODUCTION CAPACITY AT KEY PLANT - Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng is doubling the production capacity at one of its key plants as competition heats up.  Xpeng said it will increase the planned production capacity of its Zhaoqing manufacturing site from 100,000 cars a year to 200,000. The Zhaoqing plant opened last year, and is located in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong. - Xpeng has looked to boost production capacity by building its own factories. Earlier this year, Xpeng announced a cooperation with the city of Wuhan to build a new manufacturing base there. - Xpeng is looking to expand production for its range of models — the G3 SUV, the P7 sedan and its recently-launched P5. Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/18/chinese-tesla-rival-xpeng-expands-production-capacity-at-key-plant.html HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 ELECTRIC SEDAN CAPTURED IN BEST SPY SHOTS TO DATE - the Ioniq 6 coming next year will be the first sedan to ride on these underpinnings. A near-production prototype was spotted the other day in the United States with less camouflage than ever before. The car looks just about ready to lose the disguise and show how the final version has changed compared to the Prophecy concept introduced about a year and a half ago. - The Ioniq 6 is scheduled to go on sale next year and will be followed in 2024 by the Ioniq 7 serving as a larger electric SUV. Meanwhile, Kia and Genesis are also working on a generous array of E-GMP-based vehicles as everything from performance cars to minivans will be underpinned by the EV-only architecture. Original Source : https://www.motor1.com/news/527313/2023-hyundai-ioniq-6-spy-photos CADILLAC LYRIQ: FIRST LOOK AT LUXURY ELECTRIC SUV - From the inside out, designers took advantage of GM's new flexible Ultium battery to craft the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, Cadillac's first all-electric SUV. - The new battery with lithium-ion cells that stack vertically and horizontally meant the luxury car could be as big, as wide, and as low as designers craved. It set the stage for the Lyriq's knockout 22-inch wheels, massive 33-inch driver display, and other interior details like ample legroom in the back and even the design of the HVAC vents. - The Lyriq, which has an estimated 300 miles of range and starts at $59,990, is the first of many electric cars GM plans to release with its Ultium battery. - The 100 kwh battery in the Lyriq can add 76 miles of range in about 10 minutes with DC Fast Charging - When you approach the car with the key, you'll get a light show on the grille. The car handles are flush against the body and don't pop out. Instead you press them and the door shoots open a few inches - The Lyriq is on track to go into production in the first quarter of 2022 at GM's new Spring Hill, Tennessee factory still under construction. Cadillac plans to have Lyriq on sales lots within the first half of next year. Reservations for the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq open on Sept. 18, 2021. Original Source : https://mashable.com/article/2023-cadillac-lyriq-photos VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 GETS 3 YEARS FREE CHARGING ON ELECTRIFY CANADA - Volkswagen Canada announced that it will provide three years of unlimited, complimentary ultra-fast charging from the date of purchase for new owners of the all-electric 2021 VW ID.4, on the Electrify Canada network.The news comes just weeks after Electrify Canada announced plans to expand its network of ultra-fast chargers from 27 stations with 108 chargers to more than 100 charging stations comprising over 500 individual chargers across Canada by the end of 2025.  The expansion also builds the network coverage from four to nine provinces, facilitating travel from Halifax, Nova Scotia in the east to Victoria, British Columbia in the west. Original Source : https://electriccarsreport.com/2021/08/volkswagen-id-4-to-arrive-with-three-years-of-complimentary-dc-fast-charging-on-the-electrify-canada-network BASE VOLKSWAGEN ID.3 PURE PULLED DUE TO GLOBAL CHIP SHORTAGE - The cheapest version of the ID.3 with the smallest battery pack is no longer available in the configurator. After introducing the more affordable ID.3 Pure version in January of this year, Volkswagen has now made it unavailable. There is a reason behind it, according to the automaker, and that reason is the world wide semiconductor chip shortage that ha has affected most manufacturers. - The ID.3 Pure, which in Germany starts at just under €32,000 (before local incentives), has a 45 kWh battery pack, and the weakest motor available, putting out just 93 kW or 125 horsepower. It has a claimed WLTP range of 205 miles or 330 km and it can be charged at a maximum 50 kW. - those interested can only order the ID.3 with either the 58 kWh or 77 kWh battery pack and thus, the cheapest you can no get one of these vehicles new is €35,460 Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/527439/volkswagen-id3pure-no-onl-sale *AD* INSTAVOLT ROLLS OUT 120 KW BYD CHARGERS - InstaVolt has a number of high-profile corporate partners. UK drivers can use the company's charging stations at KFC, Starbucks, McDonalds and other chains. - InstaVolt has begun installing its fastest charging points yet. The new BYD chargers deliver power levels up to 120 kW—a substantial boost compared to the company's existing 50 kW chargers. Each unit has one CCS and one CHAdeMO connector, allowing two cars to be charged at once. - The new rapid chargers will be deployed across all future installations, including InstaVolt's McDonalds and Costa Coffee sites across the UK. Ten of the new chargers are already live on InstaVolt's network. - Instavolt says this is the first time that a BYD charger has been imported into Europe. InstaVolt intends to bring even faster chargers—over 150 kW—to the market within the next year Original Source : https://chargedevs.com/newswire/instavolt-rolls-out-120-kw-byd-chargers-to-its-uk-fast-charging-network OLA S1 IS A 70-PLUS MPH ELECTRIC SCOOTER THAT'S PRICED LIKE A BICYCLE - hat if you want a scooter that's also an EV? Piaggio has you covered there too, with the Vespa Elettrica, but the issue is that, at around $7,500,   it's kind of expensive -- but maybe there's another option. - That option comes from a company called Ola and its S1 electric scooter, which the company debuted on Monday - Ola claims the S1 scooter will do 55 mph, or 71 mph if you go for the more powerful S1 Pro version. That's a ton of performance, especially when you consider the 75-mile range of the base version or 112-mile range of the Pro version. - The S1 also has some cool tech on board, like a 7-inch digital dash and its own in-house operating system, MoveOS, which provides all the basic dash functions you'd expect, plus navigation and music controls. - The base S1 will retail for just the equivalent of $1,350, and the Pro comes in at $1,748. Original Source : https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ola-s1-is-a-70-plus-mph-electric-scooter-thats-priced-like-a-bicycle/ HERO MOTOCORP AND ATHER ENERGY TO RIVAL OLA'S ELECTRIC SCOOTER Original Source : https://electrek.co/2021/08/18/super-soco-cpx-55-mph-electric-maxiscooter-coming-to-north-america QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM It's back next week after a short break! Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – 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/

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Show #1178. 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 Saturday 14th August. 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. From Jim in Toledo, Ohio You explained how aerodynamic the boulder teardrop camper is, but I think you failed to mention that it has a bank of batteries to help recharge an EV while on the road. 75kWh battery. RIMAC NEVERA CLAIMS QUICKEST PRODUCTION CAR WITH NEW QUARTER-MILE TIME - The Tesla Model S Plaid has a claimed 9.23-second quarter-mile time. But the real king appears to be the Rimac Nevera, which is getting quarter-mile times in the 8-second range. - The company set its fastest time yet this week at Famoso Raceway. The company brought out Brooks Weiselblat of DragTimes to record and drive the car. As such the company has timing from the drag strip as well as VBox data from onboard the car. The fastest time recorded was 8.582 seconds at 167.51 mph. - Now, as it was a drag strip, the times were set with a VHT-prepped surface, which is sticky and good for launches. But the car was on production tires — Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires to be specific. The company also noted that it has managed to do an 8.62-second quarter-mile on an un-prepped airstrip. - Without any sanctioning body to record these runs, this is only an unofficial record. Original Source : https://www.autoblog.com/2021/08/13/rimac-nevera-quarter-mile-time-quickest-production-car-unofficial-video/ Watch Rimac Nevera Go Beyond Plaid: Sets New 1/4 Mile World Record - 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) - 1.90 seconds 0-100 km/h (62 mph) - 2.00 seconds 0-100 mph (161 km/h) - 3.61 seconds 0-130 mph (209 km/h) - 5.36 seconds 0-150 mph (240 km/h) - 6.88 seconds 60-130 mph - 3.42 seconds 100-150 mph (240 km/h) - 3.27 seconds 100-200 km/h - 2.95 seconds Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/526584/rimac-nevera-dragstrip-world-record TESLA RIDES THE EV REGISTRATION ROCKET AS AMERICANS BUY MORE THAN EVER - Americans bought electric cars at a lightning pace in the first half of this year, according to new data from Experian. Registrations for EVs more than doubled, with 214,111 on the books through June, up from 98,351 in the first half of 2020. - Tesla vehicles made up two-thirds of all new EV registrations, with the closest competitor being Chevrolet. - newly launched Mustang Mach-E electric SUV helped it move into the top three, with 5.6% of new registrations. That's an impressive pace, given it's Ford's first mainstream EV. - EVs still only accounted for 2.5% of all new registrations. That's up 1% from this time last year, but a far cry from the Biden administration's goal to make half of all new cars sold EVs by the end of this decade. Original Source : https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-ev-registration-americans-buy-more/ TESLA GIGA BERLIN WILL SAVE COMPANY FROM SHANGHAI EXPORT 'NIGHTMARE' - Tesla Giga Berlin will be the electric automaker's savior in a “logistical nightmare” that requires the company to ship cars from China to Europe, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said in a note this morning. - The sooner Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) can get the Berlin factory up and running, the sooner it can free itself of the import of vehicles to Europe from Shanghai, a process that is “not sustainable,” according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, a Tesla bul - Tesla will no longer have to import vehicles from China to Europe. A move that the company intended on never taking, Tesla sent China-made Model 3 units to Europe in January for the first time. The strategy has increased the company's presence in the EV-savvy region of Europe but has also decreased deliveries in China Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-shanghai-export-nightmare-wedbush-note WHY TESLA'S 'FULL SELF-DRIVING BETA 9' IS UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED - right now around 800 Tesla employees and close to 100 Tesla owners are running FSD 9-enabled cars in the USA (a relatively minor v9.1 update dropped at the end of July), across 37 states (the majority in California), feeding data back to Tesla - Tesla employees running FSD 9 underwent an in-house quality and testing program, and owners were selected on the basis of their outstanding driving records, but they're not development engineers, and they aren't necessarily going to do the right thing all the time. Original Source : https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/why-teslas-full-self-driving-beta-9-is-unsafe-at-any-speed-opinion-84288 WEST COAST ELECTRIC HIGHWAY GETTING NEW CHARGING HARDWARE - The West Coast Electric Highway—a network of charging stations spanning three states—is now almost 10 years old, and at least some of it is getting an upgrade. Charging-network operator EV Charging Solutions (EVCS) plans to upgrade Oregon's 44 charging stations along the route with new hardware, and add three more, with funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), the company announced Wednesday in a press release. - 11 will be designated "super stations," each with one 150-kw fast charger and two 50-kw fast chargers, plus one 7.7-kw Level 2 AC port, EVCS clarified to Green Car Reports. The remainder of the 36 stations will get new hardware but remain at 50 kw - Upgrades will include replacing CHAdeMO-only DC fast-charging stations with ones that can accommodate both CHAdeMO and the Combined Charging Standard (CCS). A CHAdeMO adapter for Tesla drivers will also be included at each site Original Source : https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1133200_west-coast-electric-highway-10-years-old-new-charging-hardware DUTCH LEAD CHARGE FOR ELECTRIC CAR STATIONS - They are best known for bike-riding, but the climate-vulnerable Dutch are leading the way for electric cars with the largest number of charging stations in Europe.Teslas and other vehicles can be seen plugged in on practically every street corner thanks to a network of some 75,000 stations -- nearly a third of the entire EU total. - Around one in every five of the 400,000 new cars sold annually in the Netherlands is now electric, due partly to tax breaks and other incentives during the last decade.But the Dutch government has also ensured that drivers have the infrastructure to support efforts to kick the addiction to fossil fuels. - The Dutch government wants all new cars to be electric from 2030 in the Netherlands, where road traffic accounts for a fifth of greenhouse gas emissions. - The Dutch began to encourage electric cars "very early", in 2012, far sooner than Paris or Berlin - In addition to the 75,000 public charging stations, around 190,000 Dutch people have their own charging post at home. - Around 30 percent of Europe's electric vehicle charging points are in the Netherlands, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. - In towns, every electric car user has the right to a charging station within 200 metres of their home; while in the countryside motorists have their own posts, with 75 percent of those generating electricity for them by solar power. Original Source : https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210813-dutch-lead-charge-for-electric-car-stations IKEA RECEIVES 30 ELECTRIC VANS  - IKEA has set itself the goal of becoming climate-positive by 2030. The e-mobility specialist Quantron AG supports IKEA in this mission and supplies the IKEA logistics centre near Vienna with 30 environmentally friendly e-vehicles. This changeover will enable around 117,000 deliveries to be made emission-free in the first year alone, reducing CO2 emissions by more than 300 tons. - With a range of at least 170 km, drive power of 100 kW and maximum charging power of 70 kW, the e-transporters are ideally equipped for routes between IKEA locations and customers' delivery addresses. Initially, the vehicles will be used for deliveries to all 23 of Vienna's municipal districts and within a 30 km radius of the logistics centre. Original Source : https://www.logisticsmiddleeast.com/transport/ikea-receives-30-electric-vans-from-quantron USED ELECTRIC VEHICLE REBATE PROGRAM EXPANDS IN CALIFORNIA - Peninsula Clean Energy is expanding its program that offers rebates of up to $4,000 for the purchase of a used electric vehicle (EV). San Mateo County, Calif., residents, regardless of income, can now receive a rebate starting at $700 for a plug-in hybrid and $1,000 for a fully electric vehicle. Income-qualified county residents can receive a rebate as high as $3,700 for a plug-in hybrid and $4,000 for an EV. - Qualifying EVs are eight years old or newer with a pre-incentive purchase price of $25,000 or less. Eligible plug-in hybrids must have a minimum range of 25 miles. - Income-qualified residents can also combine a Peninsula Clean Energy rebate with other regional and state EV incentive programs, amounting to as much as $11,500 in incentives. Original Source : https://ngtnews.com/used-electric-vehicle-rebate-program-expands-in-california QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM On a scale of 1-10, where does ‘environment' rank for the reason you're interested in EVs? Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – 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/

Show #1164.   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 Sunday 1st August. 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.   JAN TORE FROM EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM I understand that Tesla-owners want to have the SCs for themselves, but from a broader point of view, opening up will help speed up the transition to electric cars even more.    But there are still a lot of questions to be answered before we get the whole picture. First of all, we need to know if the chargers are 100 % CCS compliant? The easy part is to get it to work; the hard thing is safely handling faults. CCS is much more than the plug and the communication. Many safety features are built into the electrical hardware of a CCS charger; do we find all of this in an SC? If not, how will take have the reasonability if something goes wrong?    For the US and Canada, we need to know if they will need to have CCS plugs. Will they do this with an adaptor or adding CCS cables to the chargers. I really hope they go for the latter; adding an adaptor is adding risk and problems. I do not like adaptors, especially from a safety point of view. I hope Tesla understand this, even if Elon did indicate an adaptor solution in the Earnings Call.      One added benefit of going for a separate CCS cable is that it can be longer. Tesla has until now made it easy for themself by only charging their own cars also when it comes to the layout of the charging site. It is much harder to build a good charging site when you have to consider that the cars do not have a standardized location of the charge port. After many years of deployment of charging infrastructure, I know that this significantly limits the layout, especially for larger charging sites. This will also be a problem for Europe, even if we already have CCS on the SuperChargers. Maybe Tesla needs to allocate some of the charging stalls for other brands and equip them with longer cables and more space.   ADRIAN BOND If Tesla are going to allow others onto their network, I really can't see it being a free-for-all. We already know that CCS isn't always reliable due to the laughable 'standard' and many manufactures, and TESLA is the opposite. So are we going to end up with an Apple iStore type experience where you have to meet high standards before they'll let you on? It's going to take a lot before TESLA allow you into their system.   PETE GLASS One word - inevitable! :)   RAJEEV NARAYAN As a non-Tesla EV owner, it would be great if Tesla opened their network to all, that being said, I can understand if some Tesla owners, who have helped pay for the network, are unhappy. Personally I can see Tesla doing this in places like Norway and perhaps other places where they are given government incentives to open their network, or public charging infrastructure is already pretty advanced. As for the U.S. I cannot see them opening their supercharger network any time soon as the supercharger network remains a huge competitive advantage here.   DOUG VOWLES, CANADA As a Tesla owner, I'm not happy with the prospect of having to fight off the great unwashed hordes in order to charge, but as an EV enthusiast I'm in favor of whatever increases EV adoption rates.  But the whole thing would be much fairer if Tesla would put out a CCS adapter that it's current fleet could use on other networks.  Currently there is only the CHAdeMO; it's always backordered and will be going away over time.  I'm surprised there hasn't been more mention of CCS reciprocity in the many discussions I've heard.   PETE BREMY The supercharger network was a major influence in my purchase of my Model 3. I readily admit from a selfish point of view, I am a bit disappointed in the Musk announcement. However, as an EV advocate, I think it is good news. I do think Tesla owners should be given priority, however. My suggestion how to do that is by computer. If all stalls are busy, make them only available to Tesla owners until a certain minimum number of stalls are free. I think this could be easily and automatically software controlled, and status could be displayed on the app just as it is now on Tesla vehicle screens. The app could say, for example, “Station “X” - stalls 1a, 1b, [or more if most stalls available] universally available.” Or, “Station ‘X' currently experiencing high volume, no stations universally available at this time,” as the other extreme. All info could be available on the app, even possibly with notifications sent if one station is a selected as the destination.  This should keep Tesla owners happy. I don't think this should be a difficult programming solution. Hopefully this won't be an issue, and Tesla can keep ahead by installing more stations. On a side note, I honestly would be willing to consider another EV as my next car, Mach-E? Ioniq 5? …as my next car if I can access the supercharger network. I hope it doesn't blow up in Elon's face.    JOSHUA PRITT Having owned a 2018 Leaf and now a Tesla Model Y with one 1400 mile road trip of experience I can give a little insight.  The Leaf only had a 150 mile range so it would have to stop at almost every supercharger along a route. The Model Y with twice the Leaf's range could skip superchargers (and we did). So in the beginning when they open up the supercharger stations they will almost all have a queue. They will need to install new stations at the smaller places like the one in Ocala, FL. That one was full of teslas the whole time we were there and another took our spot as soon as we pulled out. I can imagine there would have been a much longer wait if there we're also other brand EVs in line..   BILL BURGAR as a 2016 Model S driver with free super charging I'm all in favour of it being opened up. I'm confident that Tesla will deploy sufficient charging infrastructure that we won't have unacceptable queuing. I think it's a very sensible move for Tesla to establish itself as the biggest global charging network.    Using pricing to encourage people to only take what charge they need to get to their next destination is a sensible idea. We need to get away from the ICE refuelling model where people expect fill the tank to full and move to what I call the Bjorn Nyland refuelling model where you get just enough to get you to your next stop. It's far more efficient from your personal point of view and also better for everyone else as it minimises time at chargers and maximises turn over.   There are occasions where you do need to get to 100% but those occasions are reducing significantly as charging is more generally available. Maybe there could be an exception for say 4 times a year, where you don't get charged a ramp up rate for the last 20%. That would limit people abusing it but would be fair for when you really do need the extra charge.   MARKUS JUNGWIRTH The biggest asset and argument for driving a Tesla is gone.  Everyone has immediately pictures in his mind with full Supercharging stations and long queues of waiting EVs… and Tesla Owners who are having a deep red head and kicking against their car because of they are totally frustrated… Making fotos of totally overfilled stations and sending them via Twitter to Elon by putting hundred of angry smilies behind… :-)   BUT - Long term view, I guess we all will benefit from. First of all,  Tesla will have a much better utilization of their network. I'm pretty sure that the network does not have a very high occupancy today.  With more charging customers, they will make more money, which they will reinvest in expanding significantly the network according to the last Earnings Call. And overall it will bring down the costs. Would I buy again a Tesla by having the Supercharger Network open for all EVs? A clear YES. Without being completely Telsa blind. There are really nice and interesting EVs on the market now or coming soon   ROBERT GRACE I think that opening the Tesla Supercharger network to non-Tesla's is a good idea, if done properly.  It would increase the speed of EV acceptance, at least in the US, where the non-Tesla network is still lacking, especially if you aren't on interstate highways.    It could be positive for the Tesla company, as they could tout this change--correctly--as a benefit to society.  Further, as the years go on, and the non-Tesla network expands to the point that it is bigger than the Supercharger network, Tesla owners would feel welcome sharing the non-Tesla network.    But for it to work, there are several things that might be implemented.  First, there should be complete transparency as to who is using the Superchargers, for how long, and how often that people have to wait to get a charger.   Second, the non-Tesla users should pay a premium--perhaps 20%-30% more than they pay at Electrify America--for the power.  Finally, to avoid Tesla owners having to wait in line to charge because the Supercharger lot was full, there should be a reservation system.     ANDREW ZAHRA As a Tesla owner in Australia, opening up the supercharger network. It's good for the entire EV industry to eliminate range anxiety so people won't be afraid to switch to an EV. A lot of country towns have only a single charger other than the superchargers, so you're stuffed if it is not working. Given Tesla's focus on transitioning the world to sustainable energy, it makes sense for them to help people get over the hurdle of range anxiety, whatever the brand of vehicle they are considering. I also doubt it will have a big impact on occupancy since the vast majority of EVs in Australia are Tesla's anyway. So probably a big PR win without much of a drawback.   KESTER SANDBACH My perspective here is as a Tesla driver, but also as someone who is more concerned with the big picture and the long term. So from that perspective, Tesla opening up the supercharger network to others can only be a good thing for all of us. It's such a high profile infrastructure that it can only encourage more people to change to EVs. As we see Gridserve whipping the Electric Highway into shape in the UK, I really do not have any concerns over being able to get access to good quality charging.   It's also interesting that on the Tesla Q2 call, Zach said that higher utilisation of the supercharger network makes it more profitable, which feeds back into more superchargers, so again it's a win win.   MARK GARNETT > I think it has to be done in a way that doesn't inconvenience TESLA owners too much, and a different price might be the easiest lever to pull, say 80p per kWh. This ensures all competitor chargers continue to receive traffic and income (the last thing we want is to slow down other charger deployments), but gives the busy exec or road tripping driver the assurance of reliable/quick charging. > I would happily pay 80p (most of my consumption is still 5p but time is money once I've used up my home electrons), but most won't so avoids being overwhelmed. >  > Plus keeps the nice smug factor for TESLA owners, and when the rest of us see the benefit of a reliable network, would likely help Tesla vehicle sales too.   PETE GORTON No, except in dire emergency - when non-TSLA CCS2 owners should be charged 2 x or 3x the TSLA Rate. Even before I bought my 3LR, and was driving my beloved BMW i3 BEV, I felt that TSLA Chargers are paid for by a far-sighted company, and its customers. Other manufacturers could have done this, but didn't (although Ionity/EA is achieving it accidentally, due to VW ...Gate). Now that I have my Model 3, I feel that I paid extra to have access to the Supercharger network, and I'd be cross if I couldn't charge because a non-TSLA was hogging all the stalls.   OLLI In the grand scheme of things any kind of sandboxing is bad for the overall EV-adoption. Optimally every EV would have the same type of plug socket on and all chargers would be open for everyone. If we're lucky that might happen within a couple of decades, but despite the periodic contents of the Twittersphere I don't expect the SuperCharger network to go open any time soon.   MARK ORRICO it would be great! I am sure a phone app and a adapter would do the trick to give all EVs access to the current hardware. As for the politics of it, I will stay out of that.        QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM   What's the ideal location for a charging port on any EV? Petrol filler caps are usually in the same location and forecourts all the look the same. Is it time we encouraged EV makers and charging suppliers to standardize socket location and charger design?   Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – hello@evnewsdaily.com

Show #1160.   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 29th July. 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.    ELECTRIFY AMERICA TO PHASE OUT CHADEMO IN 2022   - buried deep on page 46 of Electrify America's Cycle 3 ZEV National Investment Plan (the EA National Investment Plan is used for the entire US except California) the company explains it will no longer install CHAdeMO connectors on its charging stations, beginning in January of 2022   - Our sources at Electrify America tell us that overall, only 5% of all energy dispensed on the Electrify America network is from CHAdeMO connectors.   - Since a CCS adapter is now available, Tesla owners no longer need to use a CHAdeMO adapter to charge on DC Fast charge stations. It's rumored that soon Tesla will also be releasing its own CCS adapter for the North American market.   - owners of CHAdeMO-equipped vehicles will still have the existing 800+ Electrify America charging stations that have CHAdeMO connectors, plus the many hundreds of CHAdeMO stations currently in service in the US on other EV charging networks like Blink, EVgo, ChargePoint, and more.   Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/522882/electrify-america-ends-chademo-installations/   TESLA BATTERY SUPPLIER CATL DEBUTS CHEAPER SODIUM-ION BATTERIES   - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. unveiled a sodium-ion battery Thursday, a type of lower-density cell that uses cheaper raw materials than batteries made from lithium-ion metals.   - Fujian-based company also launched a battery-pack solution that can integrate sodium-ion cells and lithium-ion cells into one case, compensating for the energy-density shortage of the former while preserving its advantages.   - “Sodium-ion batteries have unique advantages in low-temperature performance, fast charging and environmental adaptability,” CATL Chairman Zeng Yuqun said. “Moreover, they're compatible and complementary with lithium-ion batteries. Diversified technical routes are an important guarantee for the long-term development of the industry.”   - Notwithstanding, CATL said that through breakthroughs in R&D, its first-generation sodium-ion batteries have reached 160 watt-hours/kilogram, a measure of energy density of energy, and should exceed 200 Wh/kg in coming generations.   Original Source : https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-29/catl-debuts-sodium-ion-batteries-amid-raw-material-cost-spike   FORD QUICKLY REACHES 120,000 ORDERS FOR ITS TESLA CYBERTRUCK RIVAL   - The interest appears to be building for Ford's first-ever all-electric F-150 dubbed the Lightning.Ford (F) has amassed 120,000 orders for the Lightning, CEO Jim Farley told investors on an earnings call Wednesday evening. About 75% of the orders are from those people new to the Ford brand, Farley said.   - "I would say what we've learned so far [from Lightning orders] is that the customers are largely new to Ford, but they aren't new to the segment. These are customers who really like these silhouetted vehicles. What is really interesting for me is some would portray the full-size truck industry as kind of a conservative customer. It's not what we're seeing. In this very large order bank for F-150 Lightning, they're new to BEV [battery electric vehicle], and they are excited to move to BEV. More than half of them are pickup truck customers,"   Original Source : https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-quickly-reaches-120000-orders-for-its-tesla-cybertruck-rival-112120668.html   BIDEN PLAN WOULD TIGHTEN MILEAGE FOR NEW CARS OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS   - The Biden administration has drafted emissions rules for new cars that would reverse a rollback in regulations brought in under Donald Trump, the Washington Post reports. It notes that the measures are set to resemble a 2019 pact between the state of California and five car makers that mandates a 3.7% annual increase in fuel economy through to 2026.   - Bloomberg notes that activists had previously pressed Biden for emissions curbs that at least matched the 5% reduction he helped broker as Obama's vice president, rather than adopting the “more modest” Californian target in the short term.   Original Source : https://www.carbonbrief.org/daily-brief/biden-plan-would-tighten-mileage-for-new-cars-over-the-next-four-years   LG AND MAGNA FORM ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN JOINT VENTURE TO TARGET EV MARKET   - LG Electronics and Magna International have officially signed a transaction agreement to establish the pair's joint venture that was first announced in December last year.The new company, called LG Magna e-Powertrain, will be based in Incheon, South Korea, and have an initial workforce of more than 1,000 people.   - The pair are hoping the joint venture will combine Magna's strength in electric powertrain systems and LG's expertise in components, such as e-motors and inverters, to expand their presence in the global electric car market. The joint venture will manufacture e-motors, inverters, and on-board chargers. It will also supply components related to e-drive systems.   Original Source : https://www.zdnet.com/article/lg-and-magna-form-electric-powertrain-joint-venture-to-target-ev-market/   TESLA LAUNCHES MAJOR SHIFT IN RETAIL STRATEGY   - Tesla (TSLA) is currently implementing a major shift in its retail strategy, according to sources familiar with the matter. The automaker will move away from showrooms in fancy malls, and instead it will focus on cheaper locations, remote managing of test drive fleet, and delivery centers.   - In 2018, the automaker announced a focus on high foot-traffic retail locations in high-end malls. A year later, CEO Elon Musk surprised everyone, including his own employees, when he announced that Tesla would be closing most retail stores, laying off retail employees, and focusing entirely on online orders.   - The new strategy will see Tesla letting go of most of its high-rent locations in malls and shopping districts in favor of delivery centers.   - But Tesla still plans to expand its physical presence.  However, instead of expensive spaces in malls and shopping districts, the automaker is looking to rent spaces in mall parking lots, warehouses, and other locations to manage test drive fleets and delivery centers.   - Tesla employees working remotely will be able to guide buyers to go on test drives using vehicles from those locations, unlocking cars remotely, and letting them drive the cars.   Original Source : https://electrek.co/2021/07/28/tesla-tsla-major-shift-retail-strategy-cheaper-locations-remote-working/   MERCEDES EQS SUV SPIED WITH PRODUCTION LIGHTS, MAYBACH CONCEPT COMING SOON   - Our spies have caught the Mercedes EQS SUV on numerous occasions, but this is our first opportunity to check out the large electric vehicle with its final headlights and taillights. A   - the SUV version was caught undergoing testing in Germany ahead of its confirmed 2022 world premiere.   - It will be built in the United States at the Tuscaloosa plant from 2022 along with the smaller EQE SUV. These two dedicated EVs will join the EQA, EQB, and EQC – all three based on platforms originally intended for ICE – in the company's all-electric SUV portfolio. The highlight of Mercedes' electric efforts will be the Vision EQXX, a concept car coming in 2022 with the promise to cover 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) between charges.   Original Source : https://www.motor1.com/news/522964/mercedes-eqs-suv-spy-shots   ANALYSIS: TESLA HIKES ELECTRIC CAR PRICES IN U.S.; HOLDS LINE IN CHINA   - Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) showed signs of divergent strategies in the world's two biggest automotive markets, raising prices to boost profit margins in the United States while keeping prices steady in China and hoping to grow sales there.   - Tesla raised prices for the most affordable versions of Model 3 and Model Y about a dozen times this year in the United States, according to data tracked by Reuters. At the same time, Tesla recently introduced an affordable Model Y version in China, where it refrained from price hikes.   - Tesla raised prices for Model Y Long Range at least six times in the United States this year, bumping by $5,500 to $53,990.   Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-hikes-electric-car-prices-us-holds-line-china-2021-07-28/   TESLA AI DAY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 19, CONFIRMS MUSK   - Tesla's upcoming AI day would be held this coming August 19, 2021. The announcement was shared by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a recent post on Twitter.   Musk did not share details about the upcoming event, though previous tweets about Tesla's AI Day suggest that the company would be going over the progress it has made in software and hardware, both in terms of training and inference. The CEO also previously mentioned that AI Day's primary purpose is recruitment.   - It would then be interesting to see how Tesla approaches its AI Day. With such a specialized topic and considering the company's experience in the subject, there is a fair chance that discussions and updates on the company's AI efforts may be lost in translation once more.   Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-ai-day-final-date-elon-musk/   KELLEY BLUE BOOK NAMES BEST AFFORDABLE USED HYBRIDS, ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR 2021   - To help car shoppers considering an affordable used hybrid or electric vehicle, the experts at Kelley Blue Book recently published the 10 Best Used Hybrids and EVs Under $20,000 and the 10 Best Used Hybrids and EVs Under $15,000.   - 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV   - 2018 Nissan Leaf   - 2017 Chevrolet Volt   - 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid   Original Source : https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kelley-blue-book-names-best-affordable-used-hybrids-electric-vehicles-for-2021-301342868.html  m QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM   With 2877 Superchargers globally and 25000 stalls, what do you think about Tesla's plan to open up the network to everyone?   Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – 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 NATIONALCARCHARGING.COM and ALOHACHARGE.COM DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

This is episode 96 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.   On the show today we'll be looking at EV Confusion. (Stick with me).   Why are Chademo connectors being reduced across the country? More to the point why do we have different connector standards? (And have we chosen the right one?) LINKS XKCD: Standards. https://xkcd.com/927/ 36 - The Basics: Charging cables. https://evmusings.libsyn.com/36-the-basics-charging-cables CHAdeMO charging on the Electric Highway https://www.gridserve.com/2021/06/20/chademo-charging-on-the-electric-highway/ Cool thing: Huge $30 billion offshore wind project launches in North Atlantic: https://electrek.co/2021/05/24/huge-30-billion-offshore-wind-project-launches-in-north-atlantic/ Social Media: EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763 Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460 'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings

Hoy hablamos de como Francia abandona la obligatoriedad de instalar cargadores CHAdeMO, las nuevas tarifas de la luz TDVE para cargadores de vehículos eléctricos y mucho mas

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: Ford's forthcoming battery-electric truck to be called 'F-150 Lightning' Mercedes-Benz Concept EQT UK’S LARGEST EV CHARGING HUB SET TO ELECTRIFY BRENT CROSS Renault considers introducing battery-swapping in its electric cars Audi Boss Thinks Electric Vehicles Will be Half of the Market by 2030 France writes-off ChaDeMo standard in new legislation ARE ELECTRIC FIRE TRUCKS IN THE NEAR FUTURE?   Show #1079   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Tuesday 11th 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. WEDNESDAY   FORD'S FORTHCOMING BATTERY-ELECTRIC TRUCK TO BE CALLED 'F-150 LIGHTNING' On Twitter @mrlevine Mike Levine, Ford North America Product Communications manager: "BAM! Get ready for the all-electric, all-new Ford F-150 Lightning to be revealed on May 19 at 930 pm ET. ime to take electric and turn it into Lightning. Quicker than the original F-150 SVT Lightning yet able to work as hard as today’s trucks. Awesome!"   "Ford Motor Co.'s battery-electric version of its best-selling F-150 pickup truck is coming — and now it has a name. The Blue Oval revealed Monday that the truck will be dubbed "F-150 Lightning." The vehicle itself will be unveiled May 19 via a livestreamed event from Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn." says The Detroit News: "F-150 Lightning is part of Ford's initial portfolio of electric vehicles that includes the Mustang Mach-E, which launched at the end of last year, and the forthcoming electric version of the Transit van."   https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2021/05/10/ford-announces-name-reveal-date-upcoming-battery-electric-f-150/5020845001/   MERCEDES-BENZ CONCEPT EQT "The Mercedes-Benz Concept EQT previews the brand’s new T-Class MPV, the electric version of which will be the ninth model from its EQ sub-brand" says Autocar today: "Set to rival the Volkswagen Caddy, Citroen Berlingo and Vauxhall Combo when UK sales get underway in 2022, the new model has been developed in partnership with Renault; the T-Class is twinned with the third-generation Kangoo, while the EQT is a sister model to the recently announced Kangoo E-Tech Electric. Mercedes-Benz’s Van division is planned to offer the choice of either a standard wheelbase in combination with a five-seat layout or, as previewed by the Concept EQT, an extended wheelbase with a seven-seat layout. Entry to the front is via front-hinged doors, while rear access is via a set of sliding doors, electronically operated on the concept but set to be manual on the production version."   101hp and 45kWh battery.   So: EQC, EQV, EQA, EQS and EQB, EQE, EQE SUV and EQS SUV. .   https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-benz-concept-eqt-previews-electric-t-class   UK’S LARGEST EV CHARGING HUB SET TO ELECTRIFY BRENT CROSS The 236-bay hub will be installed in Brent Cross Shopping Centre car park. The chargers, which will be operated and maintained by Franklin Energy on the LiFe Network, will be supplied by EVBox and installed over a number of phases. The first phase, which is due to complete later this year, will see the installation of 50 fast charging points (22kW AC) and two ultra-rapid charging points (350 kW DC)   The fast chargers take 1-2 hours to fully charge a car battery, providing ample time for customers to enjoy the many retail and leisure offerings available at Brent Cross and complements the average time taken for a visit, which, prior to the pandemic, averaged at 95 minutes.(1)   https://franklinenergy.co.uk/uks-largest-ev-charging-hub-set-to-electrify-brent-cross/   RENAULT CONSIDERS INTRODUCING BATTERY-SWAPPING IN ITS ELECTRIC CARS "Renault is considering introducing a battery-swapping capability in its electric cars, potentially becoming the first big carmaker to embrace the technology." reports the Financial Times today: "Chief executive Luca de Meo told the Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit on Tuesday he is assessing plans to adopt the technology, which would significantly cut waiting times at recharging stations. The battery-swapping technology also allows manufacturers to decouple the cost of batteries from new electric vehicles, preventing drivers from being concerned about depreciating battery capacity or value."   Read more here: https://www.ft.com/content/cac5c438-900a-46ee-9564-43aa905db4b6   AUDI BOSS THINKS ELECTRIC VEHICLES WILL BE HALF OF THE MARKET BY 2030 "Since, 2018, Audi has introduced, the e-tron SUV, the e-tron Sportback, sportier “S” variants of both, the e-tron GT, the Q4 e-tron, Q4 e-tron Sportback, and the all-new A6 e-tron Concept. Audi has developed more new EVs in the past couple of years than Tesla has developed in its entire existence." points out the website Quattrodaily - so, they'll be a little biased!: "According Audi CEO Markus Duesmann, electric vehicles will make up half of the automotive market by 2030. In fact, Duesmann sees such a massive shift in the demand for electric vehicles that, as long as the infrastructure can support it, he doesn’t see a reason why any customer would want internal combustion if electric vehicles are available."   https://www.quattrodaily.com/audi-boss-thinks-electric-vehicles-will-be-half-of-the-market-by-2030/   FRANCE WRITES-OFF CHADEMO STANDARD IN NEW LEGISLATION "The end of the CHAdeMO fast-charging standard is on the horizon in France. While a 2017-decree made CHAdeMO mandatory for DC-charging stations alongside CCS and Type 2 by the end of 2024, the government has now revised its plans." writes electrive: "The decree, published in its revised form earlier this month, ends the requirement to implement the Japanese standard. From now on, only CCS for DC charging and Type 2 for AC charging (22 kW) is considered mandatory for newly installed and replaced fast-charging stations in France. The French decree further stresses the requirement of interoperability and introduces obligations in terms of quality of service. CPOs and networks must make their commitments public, for example, “report periodically” on the quality levels achieved."   https://www.electrive.com/2021/05/10/france-writes-off-chademo-standard-in-new-legislation/   ARE ELECTRIC FIRE TRUCKS IN THE NEAR FUTURE? "However, it wasn’t until recently that innovators began to apply electric technology to emergency vehicles. Now, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is showing off North America’s first electric fire engine from Austria-based Rosenbauer Group." says Clean Fleet Report: "However, the vehicle isn’t fully electric. It’s a series plug-in hybrid like the Chevrolet Volt. Volvo Penta, which has created electric powertrains for a variety of applications, will power the Revolutionary Technology fire truck. The electric drive unit is based on one use in terminal tractors. To test durability, Rosenbauer will also test three more trucks in Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai. The truck features two electric motors with a total output of 490 horsepower...quick-charge batteries with a charging capacity of 100 to 150 kilowatts."   https://cleanfleetreport.com/feature-are-electric-fire-trucks-in-the-near-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feature-are-electric-fire-trucks-in-the-near-future   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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Transportation, Part 1. On this episode: We discuss the problems facing EVs and the solutions to those problems. Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter: Fighting Failure - Twitter @fightingfailpod Instagram: Fighting Failure - Instagram @fightingfailureofficial TikTok: Fighting Failure - TikTok @fightingfailurepodcast Website: Fighting Failure | Oscar Media or Fighting Failure | Anchor Show Notes / Further Reading: Chart showing emissions from transport Telecommuting Average Commute in the US There are probably around 25,000 aircraft currently in service. There are more cars in Oxford. Maersk Climate Goals Sleeper Train Hydrogen transport via pipelines "The most striking thing is that, due to the energy intensive nature of battery production, it takes roughly 120,000 kilometres of use for the e-Golf to have a lower emissions." - Financial Times Tesla's Battery Supply Problem - Real Engineering EV Prices Hydrogen Energy Density Energy Stores and Transfers Different EV Plugs Edison v. Westinghouse Car Share Scheme Green Energy Supplier Correction: There are two hydro dams across the Shire Cobalt Mining in the DRC UK Petrol and Diesel Car Ban US v. EU - Public Transport TfL Cable Car EU CCS Directive Nikola The Truth About Nikola Humans Need Not Apply The EV Charging Problem What Happened to Electric Cars? CHAdeMO

I denna veckas avsnitt av Bilar Med Sladd pratar vi självkörning! Hur långt har bilföretagen kommit med med sina olika lösningar? Vem kommer hinna först med en helt självkörande bil? Och är det verkligen realistiskt att vi får se självkörande bilar inom en rimlig framtid?Dessutom har vi provkört (och provdruckit kaffe i) Honda E och pratar om Nissans nya Ariya.

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: All-Electric Mercedes-Benz EQA Now Available To Order Daimler To Be Renamed Mercedes-Benz During Huge Corporate Shakeup Germany Hits 21.7% Plugin Share In January Ford doubles its investment in electrified vehicles Jaguar Land Rover to outline EV push during investor day Xpeng P7 gets a cobalt-free LFP battery Truck-maker Scania favors battery-electric over hydrogen vehicles Question Of The Week Answers   Show #986   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Sunday 7th February. 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.   ALL-ELECTRIC MERCEDES-BENZ EQA NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER "The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA is now on sale, with the entry-level EQA 250 Sport priced from £40,495 on-the-road including the plug-in car grant* (£43,495 excluding PiCG). The EQA 250 AMG Line is available from £41,995 (£44,995 excluding PiCG)." EQA is newest member of the Mercedes-EQ family and is the first all-electric compact car from the brand Two trim lines available: Sport and AMG Line The 66.5 kWh lithium-ion battery provides a range of up to 263 miles On sale now, with first UK deliveries expected Spring 2021 100 kW DC on-board charger allowing it to charge from 10 to 80 per cent in around 40 minutes 8.9 0-62mph   Helpfully, the UK website actually says NOT on sale yet. So press release department not talking to sales department?   For Germany electrive says: "In their home market, Mercedes gives a starting price at €47,540.50 As this results in a netlist price of less than 40,000 euros, the EQA is eligible for the innovation premium of 9,570 euros (federal share: 6,000 euros, manufacturer share: 3,000 euros plus 19% VAT) in Germany. The EQA would then cost 37,970.50 euros, including VAT there."   And they explain why it's on sale in the UK, but not on sale: "the EQA’s eligibility for the plug-in car grant is still pending, awaiting final confirmation from the UK Government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. Until final confirmation the vehicle will not even appear on the portal, so no applications can be made."   https://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/passengercars/mercedes-benz-cars/models/eqa/explore.html?pid=passengercars_eqabanner_eqaExplore_cta1_int_040221   https://www.electrive.com/2021/02/04/mercedes-eqa-now-available-to-order-in-germany/   DAIMLER TO BE RENAMED MERCEDES-BENZ DURING HUGE CORPORATE SHAKEUP " Daimler will be renamed Mercedes-Benz as the result of a massive corporate shift in strategy. In a move designed to focus on a zero-emissions, software-driven future, Daimler’s Supervisory board and Board of Management agreed to evaluate plans for a separate listing of Daimler Truck. " according to Motor1: !this move makes quite a lot of sense because rather unsurprisingly, each respective company knows best how to serve its customer base. We can already see this with Daimler Truck, as the industry giant already stands as the world’s largest truck and bus producer in Europe, North America, Asia, and many other areas of planet earth."   "Daimler will create the world’s largest standalone commercial vehicle manufacturer as it splits its truck and Mercedes-Benz car businesses into two public companies. It will list its trucks arm separately, paving the way for one of the largest German flotations this year and allowing both companies to focus on different emissions-free technologies." according to Financial Times: "While Mercedes-Benz has ploughed several billion euros into battery-electric technology, Daimler Trucks has taken a much broader approach.          The two Daimler companies’ largest markets are also diverging. The largest chunk of Daimler Trucks’ revenues come from the US followed by Europe, whereas China is by far Mercedes’ largest and most profitable market."   https://www.ft.com/content/64910c9a-75c4-4e7b-9ca6-2d35c009498d   GERMANY HITS 21.7% PLUGIN SHARE IN JANUARY "Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, hit 21.7% plugin electric vehicle share in January, up over 3× from January 2021. This is already substantially above 2020’s breakout annual share of 13.5% and not far off December’s extraordinary peak of 26.6%. Overall auto sales volumes were down 31% in January 2021, with petrol combustion vehicles dropping more than 50% in volume year-on-year." says CleanTechnica: "We have to assume that the Volkswagen ID.3 and Renault ZOE were once again duelling for the BEV lead in January, and that the Hyundai Kona and Volkswagen ID.4 were up there also."   https://cleantechnica.com/2021/02/03/germany-hit-21-7-plugin-share-in-january-up-over-3x-year-on-year/   FORD DOUBLES ITS INVESTMENT IN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES "While Ford’s last quarter sales were down $2.3billion, there’s a spark of hope in the automaker’s plans. Ford also announced a doubling of its investment in electrified vehicles to $22 billion through to 2025 and an increase in its total investment in automated driving to $7 billion from $4 billion." says NExt Green Car: "The Mach-E is Ford’s first purpose-built electric car but Ford has already announced two other fully-electric vehicles. We can expect the e-Transit van, which will be launched later this year, and Ford is planning an electric version of F-150 for 2022."   https://www.nextgreencar.com/news/9083/ford-doubles-its-investment-in-electrified-vehicles/   JAGUAR LAND ROVER TO OUTLINE EV PUSH DURING INVESTOR DAY "Jaguar Land Rover will disclose its future electrification plans during an investor day at the end of the month. JLR needs to inject momentum into its Jaguar brand and accelerate its push into electric cars as governments introduce tougher measures to reduce climate-changing CO2 emissions. Rumors have circulated in the motoring press that the automaker could make the Jaguar brand all-electric." according to Automotive News EUrope: "To preserve cash during the COVID-19 crisis, JLR delayed plans to launch a Jaguar XJ full-electric sedan"   https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/jaguar-land-rover-outline-ev-push-during-investor-day   XPENG P7 GETS A COBALT-FREE LFP BATTERY " the Xpeng P7, now homologated with a cobalt-free LFP battery made by CATL. Remember that recently the Xpeng G3 also got a cobalt-free battery made by CATL." reports PushEVs: "The Xpeng G3 is already on sale in Norway and soon it will be joined by the P7.  If you want to know how serious an automaker is about electric cars, check the battery technology they use. While NIO and Li Auto are the Chinese automakers currently getting most of the media’s attention, I think that is BYD and Xpeng the ones with the best potential to grow."   G3 uses CHAdeMO.   "After sending the first batch of the G3 to Norway in last December, Xpeng is now sending the second batch of over 200 units. The Xpeng G3 is currently on sale in Norway with a 66 kWh NCM 811 battery from CATL, a WLTP range of 451 km and a starting price of 358.000 NOK (34.649 euros). "   https://pushevs.com/2021/02/04/xpeng-p7-gets-a-cobalt-free-lfp-battery/   https://pushevs.com/2021/02/04/xpeng-ships-second-batch-of-g3-to-customers-in-norway/   TRUCK-MAKER SCANIA FAVORS BATTERY-ELECTRIC OVER HYDROGEN VEHICLES "Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, says it will “gradually” electrify its heavy-duty vehicles, and that “battery-electric vehicles will be the main tool to drive this shift.”" reports ChargedEVs: "Scania unveiled its first fully electric truck, which has a range of up to 250 km, last September. “In a few years’ time, Scania plans to introduce long-distance electric trucks that will be able to carry a total weight of 40 tons for 4.5 hours, and fast charge during the drivers’ compulsory 45-minute rest,”"   https://chargedevs.com/newswire/truck-maker-scania-favors-battery-electric-over-hydrogen-vehicles/     QUESTION OF THE WEEK ANWERS JIM BURNESS FROM NATIONAL CAR CHARGING How it started: First charging station sale in 2011.   How it’s going: >5000 ports sold across 43 states.     ANDREW ACKERMAN How it started:- Renault Twizy How'd it continue:- BMW i3 Rex How's it going:- Mini Electric   GREG PALMER How it started: A neighbor was one of the first Nissan Leaf buyers.  However a grocery run for us is eighty miles and my wife has an aversion to Elon Musk. When we heard about the Hyundai Kona EV and the Kia Niro EV, we went off to try sitting in them and were pretty much sold after watching a Youtube video made in the UK.   HOW IT'S GOIGN: I tried to find something better, or something used and cheaper, but eventually I found a dealer 250 miles away that was having a sale on E-Niros. Going up to buy it on the train and then driving home in a winter storm while needing to recharge was an adventure. That was about a year ago. Since then she is our car of choice. If we charge it to 90%, we can do two grocery trips without worrying about range.   STEPHEN MURDOCH How it started: Fully charged YouTube videos. How it's going: 24kwh Nissan Leaf. What I'd like: Rivian R1S or Porsche Taycan. Best I can realistically hope for: Nissan Leaf with a bigger battery.   LUKE   How it started: Got a gas guzzling Jaguar as a courtesy car, and it had a feature that told me how much fuel certain features used in the car. Aka heated seats, heater and radio. This got me really thinking about how we use fuel and energy in our transport.   How it’s going: drive a petrol Audi A4, currently saving up for a BMW 3 series plug in hybrid. This has 37 miles electric range which is more than enough for my daily commute, and yet has a petrol engine for holiday journeys and days out. And hopefully after that, it’s full electric and goodbye fossils.     GRANTON SMITH My interest in Hybrids began when I was shopping for my first new car in about 15 years ago... I was really keen on a Prius, but it wasn't meant to be - I ended up getting into a Diesel VW Golf, because it was "greener" due to lower fuel consumption... Liars! (I'm sad about that now!)   Again about 5yrs ago I was super keen on a PHEV Mitsubishi Outlander to replace our family car. But alas, the Mrs didn't like the seats (among other things), so the PHEV missed the cut.   How it's going: Tesla model 3 ordered... It's on the boat soon (hopefully!!). Zappi 2 on its way, solar installed and generating and I'm finally ready to drive my own EV!! I can't wait!!!

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: Ford Mustang Mach-E meets targeted EPA estimated range Fremont POlice Gives Thumps Up To Tesla Patrol Car Tesla boosts Model S range again Renault More Than Doubled BEV Sales In October 2020 Major Vehicle-to-Grid Trial Initiating In UK PHEVs Are Fake Electric Cars GM will pay EV-reluctant Cadillac dealers $500,000   Show #935   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Monday 23rd November. 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.     FORD MUSTANG MACH-E MEETS TARGETED EPA ESTIMATED RANGE Today, Ford announced the United States Environmental Protection Agency has certified range numbers for several variants of the all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E.   A reminder two powertrains (SR 68kWh and ER 88kWh). Those batteries from LG CHem in Poland.   Either in AWD or RWD   Ford has met all its targeted EPA-estimated range ratings for variants tested by the EPA to date. The extended-range rear-wheel-drive Mustang Mach-E meets its targeted EPA-estimated range of 300 miles, while the extended-range all-wheel-drive model meets its targeted EPA-estimated 270-mile range.   Standard-range rear-wheel-drive Mustang Mach-E meets its targeted EPA-estimated range of 230-mile, while the standard-range all-wheel-drive model exceeds its 210 miles of targeted range, with an EPA-estimated range of 211 miles.   The California Route 1 has a targeted EPA-estimated range of 300 miles which will be confirmed once EPA officials complete their tests. Customer deliveries for the Mustang Mach-E will start in December in the United States.   "While the range is near the top of its class, it is equipped with a large 88kWh battery pack. The Mach-E Premium achieves an efficiency of 90MPGe, or 374Wh/mi (233Wh/km), far off the Long Range (LR) Model Y’s ratings of 125MPGe, or 270Wh/mi (168Wh/km) with a smaller 75kWh battery pack." says Drive TEsla Canada: "The LR Model Y has an EPA rating of 326 miles (525km)."   $54,700. 47,200 with Fed tax credit off.  Model Y LR AWD currently $49,900.   Do 56 miles matter? 0-60 in 4.8secs (identical to Tesla).  Do buyers care? Looks are subjective. Brand loyalty comes into it.   50,000 first year production, 30k of those for Europe.   And if you want to confuse things more - here it's not 270 miles, it's 335 on WLTP whereas MOdel Y is 313. The Mach E is £57,000.   FREMONT POLICE GIVES THUMPS UP TO TESLA PATROL CAR "Police in Fremont have released the results of a pilot program involving a Tesla added to its fleet, saying the electric vehicle can withstand the rigors of police use, while requiring less maintenance." sats CBS San Francisco: "The 2014 Model S 85 electric sedan that was built at the automaker’s Fremont factory joined the department’s fleet in March of 2019. Over one year, police said the cost of charging the Tesla was significantly lower than the cost of filling up a standard Ford police vehicle. While the Tesla consumed $1,036 in energy during the pilot program, the annual cost to fill up the Ford was $5,133, assuming gasoline prices of $3.00 a gallon. Repair costs were higher for the Tesla ($4,865 vs. $2,915), but police said the downtime of the electric vehicle was nearly four weeks shorter compared to the vehicles in their gas powered fleet (39 vs 66 days). The department believes the Tesla’s reduced maintenance will likely result in a lifespan of longer than the five years expected for patrol vehicles. Fremont Police also said that the 265-mile range of the Model S “easily accommodated” the 40 to 70 miles that the department’s patrol vehicles drove on average per day. "   Captain Sean Washington: "After careful review, the Pilot Program was determined to be a success. The police patrol electric vehicle met the needs of police services, The final results from the one-year Electric Patrol Vehicle Pilot Program have been encouraging as the City of Fremont continues to look for cost-effective ways to help make Fremont more sustainable"   TESLA BOOSTS MODEL S RANGE AGAIN "Tesla has again increased the range of the Model S electric sedan to a new record high. It is again taking the lead in its range and price rivalry with Lucid." says electrek today: "Earlier this year, Tesla managed to increase the range of the Model S to 402 miles on a single charge – a new record for all-electric vehicles. A few months later, Lucid unveiled the base version of its Air electric sedan with a range of 406 miles and a price competitive with Tesla’s Model S, which is expected to be its top competitor in the luxury sedan segment. An Electrek reader found a brand new Tesla Model S produced this month and the Monroney sticker shows an updated EPA range of 409 miles on a single charge"   https://electrek.co/2020/11/21/tesla-boots-model-s-range-again-beating-lucid/   RENAULT MORE THAN DOUBLED BEV SALES IN OCTOBER 2020 "Renault posted outstanding sales results for its all-electric cars in October, once again in the five-digits. The total all-electric car sales amounted to 11,526 (up 144% year-over-year), which is the third-best result ever." reports InsideEVs: "In Europe, on which falls 11,205 sales, BEVs stand for 10.9% of the total Renault volume (12.5% in the case of passenger cars). The year-to-date result is close to 84,250 (up 71% year-over-year). That's about 5.9% of the global volume for the brand (9.7% in Europe and 11.1% in the case of passenger cars). Renault's pillar is the ZOE model, which was responsible for 87% of total BEV sales in October and 90% so far this year. ZOE sales are stable at around 10,000 in recent months (excluding August). The year-to-date result almost reached 76,000, so there is a chance to reach 100,000 in 2020, but it would require at least 12,000 a month in the final two months."   https://insideevs.com/news/455393/renault-bev-sales-october-2020/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-all-articles   MAJOR VEHICLE-TO-GRID TRIAL INITIATING IN UK "Vehicle-to-grid trials have been going on for years. A new one in the UK, though, goes to new levels and might be the trial that helps vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology break through. The thing is, as with several earlier trials, this is limited to Nissan EV drivers — Nissan electric vehicles’ CHAdeMO charging capability is fully functional with V2G." writes Zachary at CleanTEchnica: "Trial participants receive free installation of an EV smart charger worth £5,500. The trial goes for one year. The participants are expected to earn up to £120 from March 2021 to March 2022. The CrowdCharge platform will help the Nissan EV owners to charge up when electricity is cheapest, and send electricity into the grid when there is high demand for electricity and the EV owners can make some money off of the energy trading."   https://cleantechnica.com/2020/11/19/major-vehicle-to-grid-trial-initiating-in-uk/.   PHEVS ARE FAKE ELECTRIC CARS " Plug-in hybrid cars emit far more CO2 than advertised, according to tests commissioned by European group Transport and Environment (T&E), which on Monday called on governments to end subsidies and tax breaks for such models. The tests were conducted by Emissions Analytics on three plug-in hybrid SUV models — BMW's X5, Volvo's XC60 and Mitsubishi Motor Corp's Outlander - and found that even under optimal conditions they emitted far more CO2 than advertised." writes Autblog; "T&E's announcement came just days after proposed European Union rules were released laying out tight emissions limits for carmakers to hit for their activities to be classed as a sustainable investment. Under those rules, hybrid vehicles would lose their "green" label from 2026 onward. Plug-in hybrids are a halfway house between conventional combustion engines and electric vehicles, combining a smaller engine with an electric motor and battery."   Julia Poliscanova, T&E's senior director for clean vehicles said in a statement: "Plug-in hybrids are fake electric cars, built for lab tests and tax breaks, not real driving. Governments should stop subsidising these cars with billions in taxpayers' money."   https://www.autoblog.com/2020/11/23/phev-plug-in-cars-co2-testing/   GM WILL PAY EV-RELUCTANT CADILLAC DEALERS $500,000 "It's time to adapt or take the money and run for Cadillac dealers who aren't sold on parent automaker General Motors' commitment to move to an all-electric future. According to a report from Automotive News on Monday, GM won't force any dealer's hand, and instead, will provide up to half a million dollars to politely give up their rights to sell Cadillac vehicles." says CNET: "Buyouts aren't uncommon in the industry, but this one in particular comes amid massive transformation at the largest American automaker. GM is steadfast in its commitment to transition to only electric cars by the end of the decade at the earliest. Meanwhile Cadillac could offer an EV-only lineup by the end of this decade, depending on market conditions. The Cadillac Lyriq is the first piece of the puzzle, set to arrive in early 2022. So, if Cadillac dealers believe in the message GM's sending, they'll need to cough up at least $200,000 to invest in improvements before the Lyriq arrives. If not, dealers can take GM's buyout offer and drop the Cadillac brand from their network. "   https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/us-orders-gm-to-recall-6-million-chevy-gmc-and-cadillac-suvs-for-takata-airbag-issues/     You can listen to all 933 previous episodes of this this for free, where you get your podcasts from, plus the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically.   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.     PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE (PREMIUM PARTNER) BRAD CROSBY (PREMIUM PARTNER) AVID TECHNOLOGY (PREMIUM PARTNER) PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI (PREMIUM PARTNER) AUDI CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) NATIONALCARCHARGING.COM and ALOHACHARGE.COM  (PREMIUM PARTNER) DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL (PREMIUM PARTNER) RICHARD AT RSYMONS.CO.UK – THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SPECIALIST (PREMIUM PARTNER)   DAVID AND LISA ALLEN (PARTNER) OEM AUDIO OF NEW ZEALAND AND EVPOWER.CO.NZ (PARTNER) GARETH HAMER eMOBILITY NORWAY HTTPS://WWW.EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/  (PARTNER) BOB BOOTHBY – MILLBROOK COTTAGES AND ELOPEMENT WEDDING VENUE (PARTNER) DARIN MCLESKEY FROM DENOVO REAL ESTATE (PARTNER) JUKKA KUKONEN FROM WWW.SHIFT2ELECTRIC.COM RAJEEV NARAYAN (PARTNER)   ALAN ROBSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALAN SHEDD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEX BANAHENE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEXANDER FRANK @ https://www.youtube.com/c/alexsuniverse42 ANDERS HOVE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ANDREA JEFFERSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ANDREW GREEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ASEER KHALID (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ASHLEY HILL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BÅRD FJUKSTAD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRIAN THOMPSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRUCE BOHANNAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHARLES HALL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHRIS HOPKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHRISTOPHER BARTH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) COLIN HENNESSY AND CAMBSEV (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG COLES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG ROGERS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAMIEN DAVIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVE DEWSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID FINCH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID MOORE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PARTINGTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PRESCOTT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DON MCALLISTER / SCREENCASTSONLINE.COM (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ERU KYEYUNE-NYOMBI (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) FREDRIK ROVIK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GENE RUBIN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GILBERTO ROSADO (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GEOFF LOWE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) HEDLEY WRIGHT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN GRIFFITHS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN SEAR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN (WATTIE) WATKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JACK OAKLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JAMES STORR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JIM MORRIS (EXECUTIVE PRODICERS) JON AKA BEARDY MCBEARDFACE FROM KENT EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JON MANCHAK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JUAN GONZALEZ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KEN MORRIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KEVIN MEYERSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KYLE MAHAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LARS DAHLAGER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LAURENCE D ALLEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LEE BROWN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LUKE CULLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARCEL WARD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARK BOSSERT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARTY YOUNG  (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MATT PISCIONE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIA OPPELSTRUP (PARTNER) MICHAEL PASTRONE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIKE WINTER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NATHAN GORE-BROWN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NEIL E ROBERTS FROM SUSSEX EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NICHOLAS MILLER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NIGEL MILES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) OHAD ASTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL RIDINGS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL STEPHENSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GLASS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GORTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETER & DEE ROBERTS FROM OXON EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PHIL MOUCHET (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PHILIP TRAUTMAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RAJ BADWAL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RENE KEEMIK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RENÉ SCHNEIDER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RICHARD LUPINSKY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROB HERMANS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROB FROM THE RSTHINKS EV CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RUPERT MITCHELL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SEIKI PAYNE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STEPHEN PENN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STEVE JOHN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) THOMAS J. 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Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid (V2G) has installed the first of 100 V2G chargers, as part of its trial to demonstrate how V2G technology can provide a solution to potential electricity network capacity issues as the numbers of electric vehicles (EVs) increase. Over 450 EV drivers have applied to join the new Electric Nation trial so far. Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid – a project of Western Power Distribution (WPD), in partnership with CrowdCharge – is recruiting Nissan EV owners in the WPD licence areas of the Midlands, South West, and South Wales to take part in the trial of Vehicle to Grid smart charging technology. Currently, only Nissan EVs can be used for V2G charging due to their CHAdeMO technology. V2G: Looking to progress the use of Electic Vehicles The Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid trial is all the more important in light of the Government announcement to end sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, meaning that there will be a more rapid take-up of electric vehicles over the next ten years. The trial is using the Wallbox Quasar, the smallest and lightest bidirectional charger for home use. By using a vehicle to grid charger, EVs can put energy back into the grid at peak times. This technology reduces the need for extra electricity generation or network reinforcement. Rasita Chudasama is the first Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid trial participant to have a charger installed, which happened at the end of October. Rasita says “I’m delighted to be part of the Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid project and to play a role in trialling this exciting new technology. By reducing the potential impact of EV charging on electricity networks, V2G should support the rapid uptake of electric vehicles, which will help us to improve local air quality and combat climate change. I’m looking forward to seeing how V2G works from an EV driver’s point of view.” The V2G trial follows the first Electric Nation project from 2018/19 which at the time was the world’s largest EV smart charging trial. The trial captured data from more than two million hours of car charging, providing real-life insight into people’s habits when charging their vehicles. The Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid trial is offering free installation of the V2G smart chargers worth £5,500 to Nissan EV drivers who live in the WPD regions. CrowdCharge is recruiting 100 people for the trial to help Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and others to understand how V2G charging could work with their electricity networks. Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid is the first V2G project to use multiple energy suppliers instead of just one. This means that the trial is a more realistic simulation of a future world in which many streets will have a number of EVs using V2G chargers operated by different energy suppliers. Flexitricity has recently been announced as the project’s first energy partner, with up to four more to follow. During the one-year trial each supplier will use the V2G chargers to test their various energy services, such as using the EVs that are part of the Electric Nation trial to put power back into the electricity grid when required, and charging the EVs during periods of excess supply in the system. All the suppliers will use CrowdCharge’s demand management charger platform, which provides optimised charging sessions to ensure that the customer’s vehicle will be charged at the cheapest rate whilst being ready when needed. Mike Potter, CEO of CrowdCharge, comments: “Vehicle to grid charging is a great concept, but it hasn’t yet been trialled sufficiently on Britain’s electricity networks to enable it to be rolled out on a country-wide basis – hence the need for this project. This trial will provide a smart solution for the management of electric vehicle charging and will study the real-world benefits of V2G.” By plugging in at specified times and putting energy back into the grid, active participants of the Electric Nation Veh...

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Show #852   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Wednesday 29th July 2020. 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.   BMW 3 SERIES ELECTRIC SPIED UNABLE TO HIDE ITS MISSING TAILPIPES "BMW’s continued push of electric vehicles isn’t slowing down. It’s all part of the company’s plan to launch 12 fully electric models over the next few years. It’s ambitious, led by the iX3 SUV the automaker revealed earlier this month. The plan includes an all-electric 3 Series, and new spy photos show development continues on the sedan." says Motor1.com: "If it looks longer than a regular 3 Series, that’s because it is. BMW is building the all-electric sedan on top of the model’s long-wheelbase version. That means this could be a China-only model as BMW only sells the LWB version in the Asian country. The extended platform likely allows the automaker to install bigger batteries, helping extend the range and power while being mindful of the packaging. If that’s the case, then the electric 3 Series could arrive in the US and Europe."   https://www.motor1.com/news/436256/bmw-3-series-electric-spied/   VW SAYS THAT THE PANDEMIC HAS MADE EVS "MORE INEVITABLE" "The full impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic remains to be seen, Volkswagen is already predicting that it will be good for electric cars. The pandemic has made electric cars "more inevitable," declared the headline for an in-house interview with Volkswagen Group of America senior VP of strategy Reinhard Fischer posted Friday." according to Green Car Reports: "While sharing services were heavily promoted before the pandemic, fear of virus transmission could cause more people to return to personal cars, Fischer said. In this scenario, electric cars have the added advantage of home charging, allowing drivers to avoid possible infection at gas stations, he said. The dramatic decrease in exhaust emissions during the early days of the pandemic, when most countries enforced strict stay-at-home orders, also showed the potential environmental benefit of electric cars. Municipalities will want to "hold on" to that cleaner air by enacting stricter emissions rules, Fischer said."   https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1129001_vw-says-that-the-pandemic-has-made-evs-more-inevitable   FIRST GERMAN BUYERS OF ID.3 EV ARE YOUNG ‘TECHIE’ MALES "The Volkswagen ID.3 EV briefly became VW’s top-selling retail car in Germany last week when customers began placing orders at dealerships. The orders came more than a year after Volkswagen started taking deposits for its first purpose-built electric car. The company revealed who is buying the EV: mostly young “techie” men who had not previously purchased a VW." says Bradley at Electrek": "The company has received 37,000 pre-orders. About 85% of those deposit-holders have not bought a VW before the ID.3. That’s a dramatically different buyer than the loyal repeat buyers of the VW Golf hatchback. (About 85% of Golf buyers previously purchased a Golf.). The VW sales chief shared demographics about ID.3 buyers. They are predominantly: urban and suburban (not rural). Male self-described “techies”. Buying the ID.3 as a second car for a household"   Jürgen Stackmann, VW’s sales chief, told the Financial Times: "The ID.3 is igniting with a population that is about 10 years younger than the average profile [of our customers], which is around 58 in Europe."   https://electrek.co/2020/07/27/first-german-buyers-of-id-3-ev-are-young-techie-males-and-first-time-vw-owners/   TESLA MODEL Y REVIEW BY MARQUES BROWNLEE "A recent Tesla Model Y review from prolific YouTube tech reviewer Marques Brownlee has explained why the all-electric crossover is the company’s most important vehicle yet. In his segment with the Model Y, the MKBHD noted that the vehicle could very well tick most of the boxes for consumers looking into buying an EV. That being said, the Model Y still has its room for improvement. " picks up TEsmanian: "One thing that should be noted with the Model Y, particularly its Performance trim, is that its ride is quite firm thanks to its coil suspension. Despite this, the Model Y drives very well, and it behaves a lot like a sports car regardless of its size. And being a Tesla, the vehicle is also loaded to the brim with tech, from its Autopilot suite to its Full Self-Driving system.  The YouTube tech reviewer remarked that rear visibility is quite limited due to the crossover’s sloping roofline, and early production units such as the Model Y Performance given for the review still had build quality issues. "   https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-model-y-review-mkbhd-video   CHINA NOW ACCOUNTS FOR NEARLY ONE-QUARTER OF TESLA REVENUE "Tesla  has been counting on China to maintain its sales momentum, and it seems to be on track with the plan. In the three months ended June 30, the automaker’s revenue in China climbed 102.9% year-over-year to $1.4 billion, according to its latest SEC filing. That means China now makes up 23.3% of Tesla’s total revenues of $6 billion in the quarter, compared to just about 11% in the same period a year before." says TechCrunch: "While shipment in China jumped in the second quarter, Tesla delivered 4.8% fewer vehicles overall in the period due to challenges prompted by COVID-19, including suspended production. The period marked the fourth straight quarter of profitability for the automaker."   https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/28/tesla-china-revenue/   ELON MUSK’S NEW FAVOURITE COLOUR FOR TESLA CARS REVEALED "A snap of what is believed to be Tesla CEO and co-founder Elon Musk’s own personal vehicle has revealed the first peek at his new favourite car colour: deep crimson. Tesla’s range of electric vehicles are currently available in only five colours: pearl white, black, dark silver metallic, blue metallic and red multi-coat." according to The Driven: "The image, which was used with permission by McCaffrey, shows a sublime dark reddish purple Model S that Musk confirmed is a “prototype of the colour”."   https://thedriven.io/2020/07/29/elon-musks-new-favourite-colour-for-tesla-cars-revealed/   TWO-SPEED GEARBOXES IN ELECTRIC SPORTS CARS ARE STUPID "Mate Rimac: the founder of Rimac Automobili and the man behind the modern electric supercar. Rimac talks about the long and tortuous path to its single-speed gearbox, beginning with a startling admission - he hated the two-speed double-clutch gearbox that was in his first electric supercar, the Concept_One." says Domenick at InsidEVs: "Specifically, he says it was immensely complex, heavy, and inefficient. That's everything you don't want in a high-performance vehicle powered by already-heavy batteries. It makes sense, then, that when starting the C-Two clean-sheet design, they opted for single speed gearboxes. However, when it first debuted, that's not what was in the car. As Rimac tells it, they were just a few months away from the vehicle's Geneva Motor Show reveal when Tesla surprised the world with its upcoming Roadster (which, we should mention, has a single-speed gearbox), boasting acceleration of 0-to-60 miles per hour in 1.9 seconds. That was substantially quicker than the soon-to-be-unveiled C_Two. This development sent the team back to the drawing board and after, no doubt, many late-nights of work, it had revised the design and added a two-speed gearbox so as not to be outdone acceleration-wise. Still, Rimac wasn't satisfied. So, they redesigned the gearbox, motors, and inverter. After the changes, the motor's speed increased from 12,000 RPM to 17,700 RPM, while torque was juiced from 700 newton-meters (516 pound-feet) to 900 newton-meters (664 lb-ft). The change led to a lighting of the rear axle by a significant 60 kilograms (132.27 pounds)."   https://insideevs.com/features/436049/rimac-two-speed-gearbox-stupid-video/   ARAL TO SET UP 100+ CHARGING POINTS AT GAS STATIONS IN GERMANY "The mineral oil company Aral has announced that it intends to set up more than 100 fast-charging points at its German filling stations within the next twelve months. The expansion is to continue as the oil giant’s long-term planning envisages “several hundred locations”." says electrive: "In February, Aral completed its pilot project for high power charging with the opening of the fifth charging park. These charging points are operated independently, supply pure green electricity and have a charging capacity of up to 350 kW. Up to now, Aral has relied on charging points that each offer a CCS and CHAdeMO connection. This is exactly what is planned for the 100 new charging points."   https://www.electrive.com/2020/07/27/aral-to-set-up-100-charging-points-at-gas-stations-in-germany/     You can listen to all 851 previous episodes of this this for free, where you get your podcasts from, plus the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically.   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.     PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE (PREMIUM PARTNER) BRAD CROSBY (PREMIUM PARTNER) AVID TECHNOLOGY (PREMIUM PARTNER) BRIGHTSMITHGROUP.COM – FOR CLEANTECH TALENT (PREMIUM PARTNER) PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI (PREMIUM PARTNER) AUDI CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) NEW! 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Welcome to Overdrive, a motoring and transport program where facts are important but so is passion and opinion. News 1. VW – to make electric classics (1:32) 2. 3-D printing makes manufacturing complex or limited number of parts possible (2:43) 3. Nissan Pathfinder (3:45) 4. Electric charging standard – Nissan goes for the common approach (4:44) 5. Establishes ‘purple m’ start-up to accelerate EV mobility services (5:52) Interview 1. Rob Fraser chats about the Nissan Pathfinder (6:56) 2. Will Hagon gives a tribute to Tauranac who was Sir Jack Brabham’s partner in making world championship race cars. Rion has just passed away at the age of 95. (13:53) Quirky news 1. And in quirky news Brian Smith and I discuss the unusual case of the garage that got sawn in half. (24:46) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Go to Our Facebook page OverdriveCity https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos Originally broadcast 25 July 2020

Show #839    Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Wednesday 15th July 2020. 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.   NISSAN ARIYA REVEALED CCS PLUG LIQUID COOLED   ⚡ 63kWh / 223 miles ⚡ 87kWh / 310 miles ⚡ Both FWD or AWD ⚡ 130kW+ charging ⚡ 22kW on-board charging Astonished face ⚡ 0-60mph 5.1secs (e-4orce version) ⚡ OTA Updates ⚡ From £40k/$40k. Arrives 2021   What do the British Press have to say?  "The new Ariya features concept car looks and is massive technological leap over the Leaf, thanks to an all-new platform, which will be shared with Joint Venture partners, Renault and Mitsubishi. Unlike the Leaf which has effectively stood on its own, the Ariya uses a scalable platform optimised specifically for electric cars. Without the need to house an internal combustion engine, passenger space is elongated and the cockpit floor can be flat, with the batteries packed underneath." says car magazine: "The twin electric motor, all-wheel-drive Ariya models will feature Nissan’s most advanced all-wheel control technology, e-4orce. It has four-wheel drive and control. Nissan says the 0-62mph time ranges between 7.6 seconds (for the two-wheel drive Ariya 63kWh) and 5.1 seconds for the 87kWh Performance model.   What about the US media? "The dashboard has a pleasingly minimalist design that incorporates two large 12.3-inch screens, one for the gauge cluster and another for the central infotainment display. A simple row of touch-capacitive climate-control buttons are nicely integrated into the wood trim of the dash. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions are standard." says Car and Driver: "A more advanced version of Nissan's ProPilot driver-assistance system, called ProPilot 2.0, will be offered on the Ariya. It allows for hands-free driving in certain circumstances and can execute lane changes. Automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and other driver-assistance features are standard. The Ariya will go on sale in Japan first, sometime in the middle of next year. It will reach the U.S. later in 2021, with a starting price of around $40,000 that will likely reach closer to $50,000 when optioned up with the larger battery pack and all-wheel drive."   And the Tech press, let's look to The Verge: "Despite being tech-forward as it comes, the Ariya lacks many of the idiosyncratic (and slightly ridiculous) flourishes that Nissan likes to stuff into its concept vehicles, like a virtual assistant that’s also a koi fish, or a fake engine noise that sounds like a musical version of THX’s Deep Note. Still, it’s an EV, so it has to have ultra-thin headlights a la EV startups like Byton and Faraday Future, and brake lights that stretch across the rear like Tesla’s Cybertruck. The car’s HVAC system can be accessed via a set of capacitive haptic switches that are integrated into the wood paneling underneath the center screen that offer a similar feeling to mechanical switches by vibrating when touched."   The Pros and Cons from Push EVs Biggest pros Nissan has finally adopted CCS as its fast charging standard in North America and Europe. The optional 22 kW on-board also demonstrates that the automaker is starting to listen to its European customers. TMS (Thermal Management System) with active-cooling is finally here. Different combinations of motors and batteries   Biggest cons Bad efficiency. Nissan is still far behind Korean automakers when it comes to efficiency. The Nissan Ariya is even less efficient than the recently introduced BMW iX3… If the Nissan Ariya had the same efficiency, the 87 kWh battery would be enough for 541 km (336 miles) in WLTP, instead of 500 km (311 miles). It’s at least a year away. This electric car will face really tough competition and its specs might not look good by then.   https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/nissan/ariya/   https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33311844/2022-nissan-ariya-ev-revealed/   https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/15/21324125/nissan-ariya-electric-suv-crossover-specs-price   https://pushevs.com/2020/07/15/nissan-introduces-the-electric-crossover-ariya/   NISSAN TRANSITIONS TO CCS FOR US AND EUROPE "When the 2021 Nissan Ariya launches in the US and Europe next year, it will come equipped with a CCS (Combo) inlet, as the brand moves away from CHAdeMO in those markets. The Nissan LEAF and the Mitsubishi Outlander plug in hybrid are currently the only two EVs available in the US that use CHAdeMO, and the LEAF doesn't appear in Nissan's future plans." reports Tom Moloughney for InsideEVs: "When Nissan brought the LEAF to market back in late 2010, it was the first mass-produces electric vehicle, and the SAE hadn't established the Combined Charging System standard yet. In fact, it wasn't until June of 2013 when the first public CCS charging station was opened in Wolfsburg, Germany. Also, over the past few years as Japanese and South Korean automakers introduced their new electric offerings, one by one they came equipped with CCS inlets. Kia's first electric offering the Soul EV used the CHAdeMO standard. However, in 2019 when the 2nd generation Soul EV was introduced, it switched to CCS. Kia also uses CCS for the Niro EV. Honda's only all-electric offering, the Clarity also uses CCS, as does the Hyundai Kona Electric."   "The eventual outcome of the war now seems plain, but the battles will drag on for a while. Nissan will continue to use CHAdeMO in Japan, where the standard dominates. Most new DC fast chargers in the US seem to be going in with both sets of connectors, though it’s unclear how long that trend will last." says ChargedEVs: "Moloughney also points out that the CHAdeMO Association recently introduced CHAdeMO 3.0, also known as Chaoji, which may become the new DC fast charging standard in China and/or Japan."   https://insideevs.com/news/433929/nissan-switches-to-ccs-in-us-europe/amp/   https://chargedevs.com/newswire/the-war-is-over-nissan-to-switch-from-chademo-to-ccs-in-us-and-europe/   JAGUAR XJ ELECTRIC SEDAN DEBUT PUSHED TO LATE 2021 "Jaguar's been testing prototypes of the coming all-electric XJ sedan for a while now, an example we saw earlier this year testing in the cold having reached an advanced stage. The plan had been to launch the battery-powered flagship fastback this year, with sales to commence early 2021." says Autoblog: "A report in The Sunday Times says that plan has changed, Jaguar pushing the XJ back to the third quarter of next year while the automaker focuses on its finances and its most profitable models. The site FormaCar reports, "The presentation date on the official website now reads, 'October 2021,'" but we haven't found that XJ-specific page. In response to questions about the Jaguar canceling the XJ, a spokesperson responded, "Our engineers continue to work on the next-generation all-electric Jaguar XJ. We remain committed to our long-term strategy and our product portfolio remains the same, but the unprecedented situation will inevitably have an impact on our immediate plans.""   https://www.autoblog.com/2020/07/15/jaguar-xj-electric-car-debut-delayed-coronavirus/   BIDEN PLANS MASSIVE ELECTRIC CAR PUSH "Details about Joe Biden’s environmental plans are beginning to emerge, and they include a massive push for electric cars and trucks. According to Car and Driver, part of the plan is a program that offers financial incentives for Americans to trade in their gas guzzlers and replace them with efficient electric vehicles, but here’s the kicker: The incentives will only apply to cars manufactured in the United States." repotrs Clean Technica: "Exactly what “manufactured in the United States” means is not clear at this time, but it will most definitely benefit Tesla, whose vehicles can boast some of the highest US content of any cars sold in America. It will also be a boon to Volkswagen, which is converting part of its Chattanooga factory to make cars based on the MEB platform. Hyundai and KIA, however, who make some very competitive electric cars, would be left out in the cold. Biden’s proposal includes money to install a half million electric car chargers all across America as well as financial assistance to help car makers convert their factories to electric vehicle production."   https://cleantechnica.com/2020/07/15/biden-plans-massive-electric-car-push/   SKODA ENYAQ ELECTRIC SUV SPIED WEARING DECEPTIVE CAMOUFLAGE "while the Enyaq and VW ID.4 will share VW Group's MEB electric-only platform underpinnings, it'll feature distinct styling as it's the production version of the automaker's Vision iV concept the company revealed last year." says MOtor1: "Skoda is expected to offer two versions of the model – one with a single motor and one with two. The two-motor model could produce up to 302 horsepower (225 kilowatts). However, those looking for the most range will likely gravitate toward the single-motor model, which rumors suggest will offer 311 miles (500 kilometers) of range. Production for the Skoda Enyaq should start later this year. Sales and deliveries will likely begin in the first half of 2021. This will be one of at least 10 new electrified models Skoda plans to launch by the end of 2022 under its iV sub-brand."   https://www.motor1.com/news/434153/skoda-enyaq-electric-spy-photos/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-all-news   [mention for Premium Partners]   You can listen to all 839 previous episodes of this this for free, where you get your podcasts from, plus the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically.   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.     PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE (PREMIUM PARTNER) BRAD CROSBY (PREMIUM PARTNER) AVID TECHNOLOGY (PREMIUM PARTNER) BRIGHTSMITHGROUP.COM – FOR CLEANTECH TALENT (PREMIUM PARTNER) PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI (PREMIUM PARTNER) AUDI CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) NEW! 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Auch in dieser Episode widmen wir uns wieder Euren Fragen: AMA Teil 2, sozusagen. Von hypothetischen Fragen wie "Ihr kündigt Eure letzte Episode an - was ist passiert?" über fachliche wie "Was sind die Voraussetzungen, um einen elektrischen Dienstwagen zuhause zu laden?" bis hin zu persönlichen Fragen wie "Welche Podcasts hört Ihr selbst eigentlich?" war auch diesmal wieder einiges dabei. Auch die News-Ecke hat einiges zu bieten, diesmal mit einem leichten China-Fokus. Dort wurde kürzlich der neue Schnelllade-Standard "ChaoJi" vorgestellt, der ChaDeMo 3.0 und den chinesischen GB/T-Standard vereinen soll und mit beeindruckenden Specs aufwartet. Das dürfte nicht zuletzt für Nutzfahrzeuge interessant werden, die vergleichsweise sehr große Akkus zu laden haben. Außerdem taucht im chinesischen Markt gerade der Maple 30x auf, den man dort ab umgerechnet 8.800 Euro kaufen kann. Einerseits ein echter Preisknüller, andererseits muss man natürlich die Qualität und vor allem die, im Vergleich zu europäischen Verhältnissen niedrigen, chinesischen Sicherheitsanforderungen in die Betrachtung mit einbeziehen. Weiterhin wird er jetzt tatsächlich kommen: der vollelektrische Kombi! Zunächst nicht in Deutschland und auch nicht von einem Hersteller, mit dem irgendjemand von uns gerechnet hat. Aber womöglich wird er auch bei uns noch vor VWs "Space Vizzion" zu haben sein. Warten wir's ab. Last but not least freuen sich die Nutzfahrzeugfreunde über den Opel Vivaro-e und die Fans elektrischer Luftfahrt über den Airbus A350e, der allerdings eine ganz spezielle Maschine ist. Wir wünschen viel Spaß beim Hören! Links zur Sendung * Diese Episode inklusive Pre- und Postshow auf Patreon * Marcels Tesla Referral Link https://ts.la/marcel79632 * Phils Tesla Referral Link https://ts.la/philipp85086 * Sono Sion Referral Code: cleanelectric856565 * Slack * Twitter * Instagram * Pre-Show: VanMoof S3 * ChaoJi Schnelllade-Standard * Maple 30x * MG 5 * Polestar 2 Konfigurator * Opel Vivaro-e * Unverständliche Preise bei STAWAG * Kurios: Pantoman der Lüfte

Show #762   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Tuesday 28th April 2020. 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.   NEW CHADEMO 3.0 STANDARD SUPPORTS EV CHARGING OVER A MASSIVE 500 KW Operating under CHAdeMO communication protocol, CHAdeMO 3.0 is the first publication of the next-generation ultra-high-power charging standard, being co-developed by China Electricity Council (CEC) and CHAdeMO Association with the working name “ChaoJi.” The Chinese version, operating under the GB/T communication protocol, is also planned to be released next year.   This latest version of CHAdeMO protocol enables DC charging with the power over 500kW (maximum current 600A), while ensuring the connector to be light and compact with a smaller diameter cable, thanks to the liquid-cooling technology as well as to the removal of locking mechanism from the connector to the vehicle side. Backward compatibility of the CHAdeMO 3.0-compliant vehicles with the existing DC fast charging standards (CHAdeMO, GB/T, and possibly CCS) is ensured; in other words, today’s CHAdeMO chargers can feed power to both the current EVs as well as the future EVs via an adapter or with a multi-standard charger.   Started as a bi-lateral project, ChaoJi has developed into an international collaboration forum, mobilising expertise and market experience of key players from Europe, Asia, North America, and Oceania. India is expected to join the team sometime soon, and governments and companies form South Korea and South-eastern Asian countries have also expressed their strong interests.   Japan and China have agreed to continue working together on the technical development and to promote this next-generation charging technology through further technical demonstration events and the trial deployment of the new chargers.   Check out the story here: https://www.chademo.com/chademo-3-0-released/     UPCOMING BMW I4 CAUGHT JUICING AT THE EV "In these new spy photos, we get to see a camouflaged BMW i4 test mule surprisingly up close and personal. These photos offer a better look at the i4 than almost any other ones we’ve seen. Most of what we can see from the design we’ve already seen before. However, there are a few things that stand out that interest us." says BMW Blog: " It also has the same flush exterior door handles as the i4 Concept (!). When the BMW i4 finally debuts, it will supposedly pack over 300 miles of range, have over 500 hp and nail 60 mph in the low four-second range. If that’s the case, and it’s priced under $100,000, the BMW i4 could very well be one of the best EVs on sale. "   Charge flap right hand side, rear bumper. Opposite side to Tesla.   Check out the story here: https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/04/29/spied-upcoming-bmw-i4-caught-juicing-at-the-ev-bar/   Check out the story here: https://www.carscoops.com/2020/04/2021-bmw-i4-spotted-at-a-charging-station-looks-like-a-four-door-4-series/#lg=1&slide=10   GM DELAYS HUMMER EV REVEAL "General Motors is postponing the debut of the GMC Hummer high-performance electric pickup because of the coronavirus, a spokesman said Wednesday." according to Autonews.com: "GM planned the debut for May 20 at a GMC dealer meeting in Las Vegas, but the event has been canceled. The spokesman said GM will look at all options, including a virtual event, when it reschedules the reveal "as the pandemic continues to affect all parts of business." GM plans to build the Hummer at its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, which was being retooled to become GM's EV manufacturing hub. Construction has been put on hold to comply with Michigan's stay-at-home order."   Check out the story here: https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/gm-delays-hummer-ev-reveal   DAIMLER: SHIFT TO ELECTRIC CARS NON-NEGOTIABLE DESPITE VIRUS "Germany’s Daimler AG, maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, made only a small profit in the first quarter of 2020 as the company shut down factories and shifted into cash preservation and cost management mode during the coronavirus crisis." repotrs AP News: "The company’s CEO said the Stuttgart-based automaker was now engaging in a gradual re-start of production — and would continue its investment in electric cars and digitalization. He called the shift to new technologies “non-negotiable” despite the severe disruption from the virus outbreak."   Check out the story here: https://apnews.com/55a29abcd582c68a872c4ef6043ec3fa   CASH-STRAPPED ELECTRIC CARMAKER NIO OBTAINS US$1 BILLION LIFELINE FROM STRATEGIC INVESTORS "Cash-strapped electric vehicle maker NIO has landed definitive agreements for a total cash infusion of 7 billion yuan (US1 billion) from strategic investors, easing concerns about its continued operation." writes SCMP.com: "The deal comes after NIO’s senior management raised concerns in a regulatory filing in March about the company’s ability to remain operational in the next 12 months, while it awaited new financing. It posted losses of US$1.6 billion in 2019. Raising funds has become more critical for NIO amid increased competition from electric car giant Tesla, which has a manufacturing base in Shanghai, and the difficulties posed by the coronavirus outbreak, which led to communities being locked down and factories halting production."   Check out the story here: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3082199/cash-strapped-electric-carmaker-nio-obtains-us1-billion-lifeline   ARMY TO CONSIDER ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ALTERNATIVE FUEL OPTIONS Commercial-led advancements in electric vehicle technology have pushed the Army Futures and Concepts Center to take a hard look at the capability and find ways to integrate it throughout the Army's wheeled-vehicle fleet, the program's director said. A draft white-paper proposal focusing on the employment of electric vehicles is currently in the works, said Lt. Gen. Eric Wesley, the FCC director, during a press briefing Tuesday. The head of Army Futures Command, Gen. John Murray, will be among the first to review the proposal, which is slated for internal release this summer, Wesley added. As the world migrates toward this idea of electrification, Wesley said there are several reasons why this initiative is essential to the Army's way ahead. For starters, the integration of electric vehicles could decrease costs, he said. The number of parts required to maintain each vehicle is considerably less than its fuel-consuming counterpart. Moreover, the prices for internal combustion engine parts will increase as the engine-component supply chain starts to lower its production, Wesley said. Beyond vehicle maintenance, the Army must also consider the logistical challenges and costs associated with in-theater supply routes, he said. Dependency on fossil fuels continues to be a challenge, and it becomes increasingly more difficult to move fuel across a battlefield. 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Show #668   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Thursday 16th January 2020. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   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.   VW CEO SAYS CARMAKER FACES SAME FATE AS NOKIA WITHOUT URGENT REFORMS "Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) needs to accelerate the overhaul of its business to avoid becoming another Nokia (NOKIA.HE), which lost its dominance in the handset market to Apple (AAPL.O), the German carmaker’s chief executive said." and reported by Reuters today: "VW will cut resources devoted to fuel cells, since they will not be as competitive as battery electric drivertrains for at least another decade. VW will also slash costs at its MOIA mobility services unit."   Diess said: "The big questions is: Are we fast enough? If we continue at our current speed, it is going to be very tough. The era of the classic carmakers is over. In summary this is probably the most difficult challenge Volkswagen has ever faced."   https://www.reuters.com/article/us-volkswagen-strategy-diess/vw-ceo-says-carmaker-faces-same-fate-as-nokia-without-urgent-reforms-idUSKBN1ZF1OB   FOXCONN AND FIAT CHRYSLER WILL MAKE ELECTRIC CARS FOR CHINA "iPhone manufacturer Foxconn is getting into the electric vehicle game, thanks to a planned joint venture with Italian-American automaker Fiat Chrysler (FCA). Foxconn announced on Thursday that the two companies will combine forces to make vehicles for the Chinese market, with FCA handling the manufacturing and the Taiwanese tech giant managing the electronics and software." wrties The Verge: "FCA, which oversees its eponymous brands as well as ones like Jeep and Dodge, has lagged behind its competitors in embracing electric vehicle technology. The company recently kicked off a merger with French automaker PSA Group, which makes cars under the Peugeot and Citroën brands (among others), partly in order to better attack the changing automotive landscape"   https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/16/21069288/foxconn-fiat-chrysler-electric-vehicles-china-joint-venture   PLUG-IN ELECTRIC CAR SALES IN GERMANY DOUBLED IN DECEMBER 2019 From the InsideEVs Sales SCorecard: "Passenger plug-in electric car sales in Germany doubled in December, reaching the second-highest monthly level ever of 11,328 new registrations (up 98% year-over-year). The market share also improved to a near-record level, standing at 4.0%. That's one in every 25 new passenger cars. 2019 ended with 108,629 new passenger plug-in car registrations in Germany, which makes the country the biggest European market for EVs right now. The year-over-year growth amounted to 61%, while the average market share stands at 3%."   https://insideevs.com/news/393067/plugin-car-sales-germany-december-2019/   VOLVO WILL BUILD NEW U.S. BATTERY PLANT TO HELP LAUNCH ELECTRIC XC90 Volvo will build its own U.S. battery assembly plant as it readies a line of electric vehicles for this market. The expansion is part of a previously announced $600 million project that the Swedish automaker has begun at its plant in Ridgeville, S.C., which includes a second production line and Volvo Car University." says Autonews.com: "Volvo will create an electric version of its next XC90 crossover and build it at the plant starting in late 2022. The factory, 45 miles northwest of Charleston, employs about 1,500 workers building the S60 sedan. The South Carolina plant will become the global production center for the third-generation XC90 flagship crossover"   https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/volvo-building-us-battery-assembly-plant   LEAF GETS CHEAPER "The Nissan LEAF is no longer the front-runner of electric cars and Nissan knows it. However, instead of introducing major changes to the LEAF, Nissan is pushing for a cheaper price to remain relevant." according to Pedro at PushEVs: "Now Nissan introduced a cheaper entry-level trim with a slower 3,6 kW on-board charger and without dual USB ports for the rear seats. Nonetheless, the price difference between the two cheapest trim levels can vary a lot from country to country. The new entry-level trim only seems tempting in Spain where it starts at 25.900 euros, which is 4.000 euros cheaper than the second cheapest trim level available. In other countries the difference between the two cheapest trim levels is a lot smaller and might not be worth it."   https://pushevs.com/2020/01/16/nissan-leaf-gets-cheaper/   THE CHEVROLET BOLT IS HEADED TO CHINA AS A BUICK SUV "When spy photos of what appeared to be Chevrolet Bolt EV with some minor front- and rear-end updates circulated last week, Autoblog surmised that GM was working on some sort of Bolt-based vehicle — potentially a crossover — to be sold in China as a Buick." says Byron at Autoblog: "On Thursday, Motor1.com spotted a story published earlier this week on the Chinese site Auto Home which claims that GM has applied to sell an all-electric SUV under the Velite 7 nameplate in China.  There's little differentiating the Velite 7's exterior from the Bolt EV's, apart from bumpers, badges, and a little extra ground clearance. Up front, the bowtie is replaced by a round Buick badge, and the bumper picks up an almost Prius-like appearance thanks to contrasting vertical elements and a thin grille bleeding into the head lights to give it a full-width appearance."   https://www.autoblog.com/2020/01/16/buick-velite-ev-china/   TESLA RESPONDS TO GIGAFACTORY 4 PROTESTS BY SWIFTLY OPENING COMMUNITY OFFICE "Tesla has responded to local protests at the site of their next factory near Berlin by opening a community office to hear local concerns, according to Der Spiegel.  The office opens Thursday, just a few days after site protests began." reports Electrek: "About 50 protesters gathered at the gigafactory site earlier this week to protest the plan.  Their main concern was about the lack of public participation in the project. Tesla will now open a community office to hear those public concerns, as confirmed by Jörg Steinbach, Brandenburg’s minister of economics. Steinbach hopes that the opening of the community office will help to relax the situation between the protesters and Tesla."   https://ww.electrek.co/2020/01/16/tesla-responds-gigafactory-4-protests-swiftly-community-office/#   HONDA & MOIXA LAUNCH THEIR FIRST V2G PROJECT IN LONDON "Honda and Moixa have teamed up to launch the first fruit of their pan-European cooperation. Smart chargers with vehicle-to-grid technology have been installed in London’s borough Islington and foretell a future of bi-directional charging via CCS." says electrive: "For now, the project sees three smart charging stations located at the private parking space of Islington council with two more to come. Honda, together with its Swiss partner EVTec sign responsible for the station design. It is decidedly more compact than other V2G-capable charging stations and offers both ChaDeMo and CCS charging. The latter is a novelty as Honda claims that this will enable the first bi-directional charging capability via CCS, once the Honda E arrives this summer. For the time being, however, Islington Council runs a fleet of five Nissan eNV200 electric vans for a 12-month trial period and staff alone. The EVs charge with ChaDeMo and are capable of pushing energy back into the grid at 10 kW."   https://www.electrive.com/2020/01/16/honda-moixa-launch-their-first-v2g-project-in-london/   NEW QUESTION OF THE WEEK The MYEV.com Question Of The Week…   Which car company would you like to see doing more to embrace electrification? And why?       I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 228 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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Show #651   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Sunday 24th November 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   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.   GM ELECTRIC TRUCK DUE FALL 2021 "In an address to the Barclays 2019 Global Automotive Conference Thursday, GM CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the company’s battery-electric truck will arrive in fall 2021. " says Green Car Reports: "The announcement confirms a timeline that first emerged in a Reuters report last month, citing multiple sources familiar with the plans. Barra also noted that it will be a very capable truck, and that the company will share a lot more about the truck “in the not too distant future.” Some of the same “EV building blocks” will be used, explained Barra, from its electric vehicles in China up to its full-size U.S.-market electric trucks an advantage to its strategy in focusing on a modularized “skateboard” global architecture for EVs and their batteries."   https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1126167_gm-electric-truck-due-fall-2021-aiming-for-traditional-and-lifestyle-buyers   BYD INTRODUCES NEW E3 ELECTRIC SEDAN IN CHINA "The e3 sedan is another new all-electric entry-level model introduced in China by BYD this year. In fact, it's highly related to the e2 hatchback (available from September)." says InsideEVs: "So far this year, BYD expanded its lineup by six new plug-ins: Tang BEV, BYD Song MAX PHEV, e1, S2 (an entry-level version of Yuan), e2 and e3.The e3 comes with two battery options (35.2 kWh and 47.3 kWh) and a single electric motor version (70 kW), which is all the same as in the case of e2. NEDC range of up to 405 km (252 miles) in top version totally fits within stricter requirements for incentives (although those were halved in June)."   https://insideevs.com/news/383587/byd-introduced-e3-model-china/   DAF UNVEILS 3-AXLE ELECTRIC GARBAGE DISPOSAL TRUCK "The Dutch manufacturer DAF now also offers its CF Electric electric truck as a three-axle truck with a gross vehicle weight of 28 tonnes. The first examples will be tested this year as refuse trucks by the Dutch waste disposal companies HVC and ROVA." acccording to electrive: "The drive has an output of 210 kW and a maximum torque of 2,000 Nm. The gross energy content of the battery is given as 170 kWh. DAF has not given an exact range, but it should be sufficient for the usual distances of a refuse collection vehicle. Since garbage trucks usually return to the depot every couple of hours, the Dutch company has attached more importance to the vehicle’s fast-charging capability: It should be possible to charge the electric truck to 80 per cent in 30 minutes – which, with an assumed net capacity of 150 kWh, still corresponds to an (average) charging capacity of 240 kW."   https://www.electrive.com/2019/11/22/daf-unveils-3-axle-electric-garbage-disposal-truck/   NEW ANALYSIS SUGGESTS UBER ADDING SIGNIFICANTLY TO POLLUTION AND TRAFFIC IN EUROPEAN CITIES "Uber is adding more polluting car trips to already-clogged European cities such as London and Paris, new analysis by European NGOs suggests—contributing to air pollution and climate change and exploding the company’s sustainability claims." as reported by Green Car Congress: "Data compiled by Euromonitor for European research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) shows a surge in the number of Uber drivers (officially registered as private hire vehicles - PHV) in the past few years.In France, which liberalized the taxi market in 2015, the number of reported PHV drivers doubled in three years (from more than 15,000 in 2016 to 30,000 in 2019). The number of Uber drivers in London almost doubled in three years (from 25,000 in 2016 to 45,000 in 2018), accounting for roughly half the total PHV licence number. The analysis estimates that in London and Paris alone, the emissions of Uber taxi services could be as high as 515 kilotonnes of CO2—more than one half a megatonne. This is equivalent to adding the CO2 emissions of an extra 250,000 privately owned cars to the road."   https://www.greencarcongress.com/2019/11/20191123-uber.html   PORSCHE TAYCAN TO USE 100 KW ABB CHADEMO CHARGERS IN JAPAN "Porsche Japan is hosting a dedicated launch event (from November 20 to December 7) for the Taycan in Shibuya, Tokyo, which will enter the Japanese market in 2020." reports InsideEVs today: "Part of the event is a demonstration of ABB's high-power fast chargers for the Taycan, which turns out to be a CHAdeMO unit with power output "exceeding 100kW". ABB was selected to provide CHAdeMO chargers for Porsche in the Japanese market this Spring, as there is no CCS Combo in Japan.The plan for the future is to develop CHAdeMO chargers with power output above 150 kW, which is still significantly less than in Europe and North America, using CCS - already demonstrated at up to 270 kW (with potential to go up to 350 kW). As there are no technological barriers to go right from the start to 150+ kW, we guess that ABB/Porsche is simply waiting for the commercialization of the higher power CHAdeMO connector."   https://insideevs.com/news/384041/porsche-taycan-chademo-chargers-japan/     QUESTION OF THE WEEK   Tom Raftery That’s easy, I’d get Jeremy Clarkson to advertise it by saying initially “If this car is any good I’ll eat my hat”. The cut to Jeremy driving the car on a track whooping and screaming as he puts it through its paces (getting a 0-100kmh in X secs, etc.). Finally cut to Jeremy sitting down to a plate with a hat and some ketchup on it! Fade to black.   RAJEEV If I had to market EVs, I think I would focus on the sheer joy of driving one, with the instant torque and great acceleration and perfect balance and low center of gravity. Perhaps VW could bring back some of their “Farfegnugen” commercials some of us older listeners remember. I would also focus on the markedly reduced cost of ownership in terms of maintenance and fuel costs.   JOHN FRUHWIRTH I would simply push the experiences/ advantages of owning EVs. Things like: Home Charging Instant torque Advanced tech Quiet ride Energy efficiency (e.g. 80%) Simplicity of drive train (only about 20 moving parts). I would leave out any references to the superiority of EVs over ICE vehicles.   KARL CRAMER I'd take advantage of product placements and have an all EV entry in the Fast & Furious movie franchise.   CHARLIE FOX One easy thought is to take those stupid Toyota commercials with the cobwebs on the electric chargers and invert it. Make the gas station the zombie apocalypse and the EV driver blowing by... and of course the driver needs to be Simon Pegg.   “Dan from Canada“. To market EVs, I would suggest using humour and/or irreverent celebrity interviews to break through the monotony of other car advertising. This idea is inspired by the recent free publicity: New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, drives a Hyundai Ioniq EV. She picks up US political comedian Stephen Colbert from the airport - hilarity ensues, though she outclasses him by a mile :-)   No, I didn’t make that up - see the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/DUPo62ouU84   brian rhodefer If a manufacturer were serious about transitioning to electrically-driven vehicles, they might consider incentivizing their dealerships to provide EVs as "loaner" cars for their repair departments, and possibly also encouraging driver education programs to use them as student vehicles.   RENE SCHNEIDER This would be my take of the question of the week, combined with Teslas unveiling yesterday. Why you buy a truck? Because you want to have the feeling to be safer than in a regular car. And which car would more express this feeling than an outside steel - bulletproof car for 39k US$?     QUESTION OF THE WEEK The MYEV.com Question Of The Week…   "The controversial, and botched, Cybertruck launch is now the most-Googled search term in the companies history. 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Show #622   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Saturday 26th October 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   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 TAYCAN CROSS TURISMO GOES FLAT OUT IN SPY VIDEO Captured by Youtube's Carspotter Jeroen, the Taycan Cross Turismo wore its typical disguise that we last saw on previous spy shots that came out earlier this year. The concealments include black tapes on the body and other tapes on the headlights to hide details from eagle-eyed spy photographers. Of course, Porsche's comically installed fake exhausts are also present but the lack of exhaust sounds and the yellow round sticker on the rear windshield should be dead giveaways." says Motor1: “The long-roof version of the Taycan will more likely inherit the performance numbers of its sedan version, although performance will naturally be different because of their differing body size and weight."   https://www.motor1.com/news/378681/taycan-cross-turismo-spy-video/   EVGO INSTALLED 300 FAST CHARGING STATIONS IN CALIFORNIA "EVgo has expanded its fast-charging network in California by some 40% year-over-year to 300 locations, so more than 80% of Californians live within a 15-minute drive of one of the stations. This year, the company already installed more than 100 chargers and the plan for 2019 is to add over 200, usually more than one per site." according to InsideEVs: "Overall, EVgo has more than 750 locations in the U.S. with over 1,200 fast chargers, which means that California represents some 40% of the network. That's in line with EV sales, which is around half between California and the rest of the country. According to EVgo, the number of customers using the network exceeds 180,000, compared to some 800,000 all-electric car."   https://insideevs.com/news/378379/evgo-300-fast-charging-stations-california/   DYNAMO ELECTRIC BLACK CAB FOR LONDON UNVEILED Dynamo, UK-based vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the first 100% electric, zero emission, ‘Hackney Carriage’ black cab for London that has been officially approved by Transport for London (TfL), the Dynamo Taxi. Dynamo Managing Director Brendan O’Toole unveiled the Dynamo Taxi, based on a Nissan e-NV200 Evalia MPV, at the International Clean Air Conference at London City Hall. The Dynamo Taxi is expected to accelerate the retirement of current diesel taxis from city streets across the UK, improving air quality. Taxis currently account for 16% of all vehicle nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in central London, according to TfL figures. 80kW of power, 40kWh battery and 50kW DCFC."   TESLA RELEASES UPDATE WITH MORE POWER "some owners are starting to report already getting the new software update with a “power increase”. Tesla wrote in the release notes: “Your car’s power has been increased by approximately 5%, improving acceleration and performance." reports electrek: "That’s due to Tesla figuring out how to optimize motor control through software."   https://electrek.co/2019/10/26/tesla-update-power-automatic-navigation-more/   TESLA ROLLS OUT ‘SCHEDULED DEPARTURE’ "Tesla Model S, X, and Model 3 owners are getting their first look at a new “Scheduled Departure” feature as part of an over-the-air software update that enables a vehicle to complete a user-determined battery state of charge at a specified time." says Teslarati: "As its name implies, Tesla’s new “Scheduled Departure” feature, previously known as “Smart Preconditioning,” will prepare a Tesla’s battery state of charge for a specific time of departure each day. By enabling the ability to set a departure time by day of the week, Tesla owners can better control when a vehicle reaches charge completion, thereby timing it close to their actual departure time. An added benefit to being able to end charging at a specified time is cost savings."   Tesla themselves say:" “It’s now easier to have your car comfortable and ready to drive with Scheduled Departure. For any location (e.g. Home), plug in your car and select a time for when you want your car ready to drive. Once your specified time is set, the car will schedule charging to complete before peak electricity rates begin (6AM) to reduce energy costs and ensure consistent regenerative braking and performance.”"   QUESTION OF THE WEEK The MYEV.com Question Of The Week…   Set by Chris Meilak: "Would you buy a new EV which only has AC charging (ie Zoe) or CHAdeMO (ie Nissan) today?"   I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 258 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. By no means do you have to check out Patreon but if it’s something you’ve been thinking about, by all means look at patreon.com/evnewsdaily     PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE (PREMIUM PARTNER) BRAD CROSBY (PREMIUM PARTNER) AVID TECHNOLOGY (PREMIUM PARTNER)   DAVID ALLEN (PARTNER) OEM AUDIO OF NEW ZEALAND AND EVPOWER.CO.NZ (PARTNER) PAUL O’CONNOR (PARTNER) TRYEV.COM (PARTNER) GARETH HAMER eMOBILITY NORWAY HTTPS://WWW.EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/  (PARTNER) ALAN ROBSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALAN SHEDD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEX BANAHENE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEXANDER FRANK @ https://www.youtube.com/c/alexsuniverse42 ANDERS HOVE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ASHLEY HILL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BÅRD FJUKSTAD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BARRY PENISTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BOB MUIR / GINGERCOMPUTERS.COM IN DUNDEE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRENT KINGSFORD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRIAN THOMPSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRIAN WEATHERALL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CESAR TRUJILLO (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHARLES HALL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHRIS HOPKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) COLIN HENNESSY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG COLES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG COOPER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG ROGERS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAMIEN DAVIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAN FAIRS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DARREN BYRD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DARREN SANT FROM YORKSHIRE EV CLUB (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVE DEWSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID BARKMAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID FINCH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PARTINGTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PRESCOTT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DEREK REILLY FROM THEEFFECT.NET (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DIRK RUTSATZ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DON MCALLISTER / SCREENCASTSONLINE.COM (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ENRICO STEPHAN-SCHILOW (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) FREDRIK ROVIK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) FREEJOULE AKA JAMES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GENE RUBIN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GEOFF LOWE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GEORGE CLARGO (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN GRIFFITHS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN SEAR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JACK OAKLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JAMES STORR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JEFF ERBES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JERRY ALLISON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JILL SMITH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JIM MORRIS (EXECUTIVE PRODICERS) JOHN BAILEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JOHN LACEY FROM CLICK CLACK VIDEO NZ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JON AKA BEARDY MCBEARDFACE FROM KENT EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JON KNODEL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JUAN GONZALEZ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KEN MORRIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KEVIN MEYERSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KYLE MAHAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LARS DAHLAGER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LAURENCE D ALLEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LESZEK GRZYL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LUKE CULLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARCEL LOHMANN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARCEL WARD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARLIN SCHELL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARTIN CROFT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MATT PISCIONE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MATTHEW ELLIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MAZ SHAR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIA OPPELSTRUP (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MICHAEL PASTRONE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MICHEAEL KYFFIN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIKE ROGERS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIKE WINTER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NATHAN GORE-BROWN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NEIL E ROBERTS FROM SUSSEX EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NORTHERN EXPLORERS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) OHAD ASTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL RIDINGS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL SEAGER-SMITH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL SHELLEY ((EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL STEPHENSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PERRY SIMPKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GLASS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GORTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETER & DEE ROBERTS FROM OXON EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)  PHIL MOUCHET (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PONTUS KINDBLAD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RAJEEV NARAYAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RALPH JENSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RENÉ SCHNEIDER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROB COOLING / HTTP://WWW.APPLEDRIVING.CO.UK/ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROB HERMANS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROBERT GRACE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROBIN TANNER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RUPERT MITCHELL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SABBY THE CAT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SARAH MCCANN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SARI KANGASOJA (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SEIKI PAYNE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STEVE JOHN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STUART HANNAH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) THE LIMOUSINE LINE SYDNEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) THE PLUGSEEKER – EV YOUTUBE CHANNEL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) TIM GUTTERIDGE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) WILLIAM LANGHORNE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ZACK HURST (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)   You can listen to all 621 previous episodes of this this for free, where you get your podcasts from, plus the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically. 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Show #621   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Friday 25th October 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   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.   VW CEO CORRECTS TSLA CRITICS: "TESLA IS NOT NICHE" "Less than a month after Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to share his support for Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess, the German auto executive responded in kind, setting the record straight with some reporters at the company’s recent event for the new Golf." reports Simon Alvarez for Teslarati: "Despite the runaway success of the Tesla Model 3, the reporters indicated that they still view Tesla as a “niche” carmaker, capable of making low-volume vehicles well but otherwise out of its league in the mass market segment.  This was a comment that did not sit well with the Volkswagen CEO. Correcting the reporters, Diess came to Tesla’s defense"   Herbert Diess: "Tesla is not niche. The Model 3 is a large-series model and they are one of the biggest manufacturers of electric-car batteries. We have a lot of respect for Tesla. It’s a competitor we take very seriously"   https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-volkswagen-ceo-corrects-tsla-critics-tesla-model-3-niche/   Meanwhile Yahoo Finance says: "Tesla shares soared 18% Thursday -- the biggest jump in 6 1/2 years -- following a surprise quarterly profit report. The rally vaulted the company back above General Motors Co. as the top U.S. automaker by market capitalization. The words of praise may have been a response in kind to Musk, 48, who tweeted last month that Diess was “doing more than any big carmaker to go electric.”   https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-no-niche-automaker-anymore-205812663.html   VERSION 3 OF TESLA’S NEW SOLARGLASS ROOF TILES "Tesla launched the new version 3 of its Solarglass Roof on a public conference call today. Version 3 of the newly renamed Solarglass Roof integrates a number of meaningful improvements to the now larger tiles that promise to improve the cost of the roof while delivering a much faster installation time." says Kyle Field at CleanTechnica: "Tesla has increased the energy density of its roofing product, cut the cost, and increased the manufacturability. Vice president of technology at Tesla Drew Baglino noted that Tesla was aiming to improve the product essentially across the board, improving its cost and beauty as well as manufacturability of the tiles across the board. Version 3 nailed it, delivering significant improvements by:   Increasing the size of the tile Increasing the power density of the tile Dramatically reducing the number of parts and sub-assemblies by more than half (made possible by the larger tiles) Reducing the number of steps in manufacturing (made possible by the larger tiles) Reducing cost (enabled by the larger tiles) Changing some of the materials used Changing the technology that hides the solar cells to something that’s more scalable   https://cleantechnica.com/2019/10/25/everything-you-need-to-know-about-version-3-of-teslas-new-solarglass-roof-tiles/   From Electrek: "Tesla now lists a base 2,000 ft² roof with 10 kW of solar roof tiles installed will cost $33,950 after incentives. Musk claims that Tesla can quickly ramp up to producing 1,000 roofs per week at Tesla’s Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo. However, the biggest difference with the latest version of the Tesla Solar Roof tiles is that the made it easier to install. Musk said that Tesla will also work with third-party installers to certify them for solar roof installations and expect the program to help grow solar adoption. Installations are starting right now with the existing backlog of orders and the company is taking new orders that should start next year."   https://electrek.co/2019/10/25/tesla-solarglass-solar-roof-v3-price/   Tech site The Verge said: "The billionaire CEO claimed the new roof tiles, which are bigger and more power dense, will help “make roofs come alive,” creating a world “where you look around the neighborhood and the roofs are all gathering energy.” “I think in the future, it will be odd for roofs to not gather energy,” Musk said. The promise of the Solar Roof has always been an enticing one. Pay a premium over standard solar panels, and you can get a normal-looking tiled roof that will suck up the sun’s energy all the same. It won’t be for everyone, though."   https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/25/20932831/tesla-new-solar-glass-roof-elon-musk-version-three   TechCrunch reports "“Figuring out how to install it effectively is very non-trivial. And we’re actually going to have […] ‘installathons,’ ” Musk said, which will pit two teams against each other to see who can roof one of two similar-sized/designed roofs faster. Musk reiterated later that there’s “quite a bit of R&D just in the installation process itself.”   Musk also said that while it’s hiring and training specialized installers at first, the plan is to ultimately expand installations to any third-party contractors as well. The total addressable market that Musk sees for this product is somewhere on the order of 100 million houses worldwide, and Musk stressed that the company does indeed intend to make this available worldwide."   https://techcrunch.com/2019/10/25/teslas-new-solar-roof-costs-less-than-a-new-roof-plus-solar-panels-aims-for-install-rate-of-1k-per-week/   BYTON STARTS PRE-PRODUCTION OF THE M-BYTE EV "The Chinese electric car brand Byton has now started production of the pre-production series of its first M-Byte model at its Nanjing plant. The manufacturer says it already has 50,000 reservations for the EV worldwide." reports electrive: "According to the announcement, the M-Byte will be offered at an entry-level price of 45,000 euros excluding VAT and possible government subsidies. This model has a 200 kW powerful rear engine and a 72 kWh battery (360 km range according to WLTP). Byton did not reveal the price for the 4WD high-performance configuration (300 kW drive, 95 kWh battery, 435 kilometre-range) in their press release.  Norway and other Nordic countries will be the priority in the European region, with Norway making up 14,000 of vehicle reservations alone."   https://www.electrive.com/2019/10/26/byton-starts-pre-production-of-the-m-byte/   POLESTAR LAUNCHES FIRST EUROPEAN POLESTAR SPACE IN OSLO "This week, Polestar launched its first European Polestar Space in Oslo, Norway, joining the change of how cars are sold. In the case of Polestar, sales will be carried out online, while Polestar Space will be kind of like stores to show and demonstrate particular models and to inform customers without salespeople." writes InsideEVs.   Jonathan Goodman, Chief Operations Officer at Polestar said: “The Polestar Space is our way of changing the face of automotive retail. With no salesmen and no vehicles on the forecourt, there is no hard sell, no requirement to shift stock and an entirely customer-focussed journey. Consumers will define how much they interact with the exhibits and Polestar Specialists tailoring their experience to their exact needs, not the brand’s. Once they have found the perfect specification, seamless digital interactivity places the vehicle in the customer’s app, ready to be ordered when it suits them. We will put the fun back into buying a car!”   https://insideevs.com/news/378364/polestar-first-european-polestar-space-oslo/   QUESTION OF THE WEEK The MYEV.com Question Of The Week…   Set by Chris Meilak: "Would you buy a new EV which only has AC charging (ie Zoe) or CHAdeMO (ie Nissan) today?"   I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 258 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. By no means do you have to check out Patreon but if it’s something you’ve been thinking about, by all means look at patreon.com/evnewsdaily     PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE (PREMIUM PARTNER) BRAD CROSBY (PREMIUM PARTNER) AVID TECHNOLOGY (PREMIUM PARTNER)   DAVID ALLEN (PARTNER) OEM AUDIO OF NEW ZEALAND AND EVPOWER.CO.NZ (PARTNER) PAUL O’CONNOR (PARTNER) TRYEV.COM (PARTNER) GARETH HAMER eMOBILITY NORWAY HTTPS://WWW.EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/  (PARTNER) ALAN ROBSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALAN SHEDD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEX BANAHENE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEXANDER FRANK @ https://www.youtube.com/c/alexsuniverse42 ANDERS HOVE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ASHLEY HILL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BÅRD FJUKSTAD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BARRY PENISTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BOB MUIR / GINGERCOMPUTERS.COM IN DUNDEE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRENT KINGSFORD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRIAN THOMPSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRIAN WEATHERALL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CESAR TRUJILLO (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHARLES HALL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHRIS HOPKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) COLIN HENNESSY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG COLES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG COOPER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG ROGERS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAMIEN DAVIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAN FAIRS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DARREN BYRD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DARREN SANT FROM YORKSHIRE EV CLUB (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVE DEWSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID BARKMAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID FINCH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PARTINGTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PRESCOTT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DEREK REILLY FROM THEEFFECT.NET (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DIRK RUTSATZ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DON MCALLISTER / SCREENCASTSONLINE.COM (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ENRICO STEPHAN-SCHILOW (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) FREDRIK ROVIK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) FREEJOULE AKA JAMES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GENE RUBIN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GEOFF LOWE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GEORGE CLARGO (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN GRIFFITHS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN SEAR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JACK OAKLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JAMES STORR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JEFF ERBES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JERRY ALLISON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JILL SMITH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JIM MORRIS (EXECUTIVE PRODICERS) JOHN BAILEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JOHN LACEY FROM CLICK CLACK VIDEO NZ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JON AKA BEARDY MCBEARDFACE FROM KENT EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JON KNODEL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JUAN GONZALEZ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KEN MORRIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KEVIN MEYERSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KYLE MAHAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LARS DAHLAGER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LAURENCE D ALLEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LESZEK GRZYL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LUKE CULLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARCEL LOHMANN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARCEL WARD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARLIN SCHELL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARTIN CROFT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MATT PISCIONE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MATTHEW ELLIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MAZ SHAR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIA OPPELSTRUP (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MICHAEL PASTRONE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MICHEAEL KYFFIN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIKE ROGERS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIKE WINTER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NATHAN GORE-BROWN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NEIL E ROBERTS FROM SUSSEX EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NORTHERN EXPLORERS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) OHAD ASTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL RIDINGS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL SEAGER-SMITH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL SHELLEY ((EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL STEPHENSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PERRY SIMPKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GLASS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GORTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETER & DEE ROBERTS FROM OXON EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)  PHIL MOUCHET (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PONTUS KINDBLAD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RAJEEV NARAYAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RALPH JENSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RENÉ SCHNEIDER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROB COOLING / HTTP://WWW.APPLEDRIVING.CO.UK/ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROB HERMANS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROBERT GRACE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROBIN TANNER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RUPERT MITCHELL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SABBY THE CAT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SARAH MCCANN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SARI KANGASOJA (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SEIKI PAYNE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STEVE JOHN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STUART HANNAH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) THE LIMOUSINE LINE SYDNEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) THE PLUGSEEKER – EV YOUTUBE CHANNEL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) TIM GUTTERIDGE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) WILLIAM LANGHORNE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ZACK HURST (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)   You can listen to all 620 previous episodes of this this for free, where you get your podcasts from, plus the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically. 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Show #620   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Thursday 24th October 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   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.   NISSAN LEAF WITH TWO ELECTRIC MOTORS "Thanks to a pair of electric motors – one for each axle – the EV offers a combined output of 304 hp and 680 Nm (501 lb-ft). With one electric motor powering the front wheels and the other driving the rear ones, it means the experimental vehicle benefits from an AWD layout." says Motor1.com: "Performance details have not been disclosed, but Nissan says the dual-motor setup enables the Leaf to deliver “highly responsive, yet uncommonly smooth, acceleration.” It goes without saying it’s quicker than the standard Leaf e+, which offers 214 hp and 340 Nm (251 lb-ft) for a 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.9 seconds. Even though the sporty Leaf is not going into production, it does demonstrate Nissan can develop a performance electric hatch and also gets us ready for a soon-to-be-revealed “next-generation EV that will be a true breakthrough.”   https://www.motor1.com/news/378219/nissan-leaf-dual-electric-motors/   WHAT SHOULD FORD NAME THEIR NEW ELECTRIC MUSTANG-INSPIRED SUV? "By now we all know that Ford is planning to unveil an all-new battery-electric SUV based on Mustang design cues. The little teaser line-drawing they released shows Mustang-style triple-bar taillights and I suppose some Mustang-ish character lines there. One thing yet to be decided, though, is the name." reports Jalopnik: "So far, we’ve heard Ford was considering calling it Mach 1, after the famous Mustang version, though that name seems to have been dropped. Mach-E seems to be the current frontrunner, but that’s not set in stone, as far as we can tell."   https://jalopnik.com/what-should-ford-name-their-new-electric-mustang-inspir-1839356809   THE E-GOLF IS DEAD SOON: LONG LIVE THE VW GOLF VIII GTE AND THE PHEV "On September 22, we told you the e-Golf would be no more, but that the eighth-generation Golf would get another PHEV option besides the GTE. That was the intel Autocar had on the matter, and it proved to be accurate when the new vehicle was presented on October 24. With a 13 kWh Li-Ion battery pack good for a range of around 60 km (37 miles)." according to InsideEVs: "While the GTE delivers 241 hp (180 kW), Volkswagen speaks of a new “efficiency version” that produces 201 hp and has no defined name so far. We’ll call it merely PHEV for the time being. Volkswagen says the car is almost totally digital now and that it has Car2X, a device that allows it to communicate with other vehicles and even infrastructure with the same sort of communication equipment."   https://insideevs.com/news/378473/egolf-dead-golf-viii-phev/   Green Car Congress say: " The new Golf will be the first Volkswagen that will be available with five hybrid drives. In this process, 48-V technology is celebrating its debut at Volkswagen: a 48-V belt starter generator, 48-V lithium ion battery and the most recent generation of efficient TSI engines form a new mild hybrid drive in the eTSI. As a result, fuel consumption has been cut by around 10% (on WLTP basis) and the vehicle is very agile and comfortable when moving off."   https://www.greencarcongress.com/2019/10/20191024-golf.html   Electrive points out: "Volkswagen is thus making a clear distinction between the Modular Transverse Module (MQB) in the Golf and the Modular Electrification Module (MEB) in ID.3. Not only that, but the nomenclature is also changing: the plug-in hybrids are now called eHybrids. The two available versions basically have the same drive train and the externally rechargeable battery has a capacity of 13 kilowatt hours (kWh). The system is designed as a parallel hybrid, so the electric motor sits between four cylinders on one side and a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) on the other. "   https://www.electrive.com/2019/10/24/volkswagen-presents-golf-8-with-with-five-hybrid-versions/     HONDA'S RETRO-STYLED E WAS ORIGINALLY PLANNED FOR THE US "The United States narrowly missed being included in Honda's distribution plans for the new E urban electric car, its project manager has revealed, and if attitudes change, Honda's plans might too.  "The U.S. was included in the beginning," Kohei Hitomi told Jalopnik. "I personally wanted to see it." says Green Car Reports: "But three years ago, he says, that changed, because Honda's higher-ups feared that there would be no demand for an urban electric runabout here in the United States.  Honda has been monitoring the E's worldwide reception and Kohei acknowledged that the response from the U.S. media was surprisingly positive, and he even teased the possibility that Honda could rethink its distribution strategy down the line."   https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1125676_honda-s-retro-styled-e-was-originally-planned-for-the-us   SEAT MII ELECTRIC PRICED FROM £19,300 INCLUDING PICG The SEAT Mii electric is now available to order across the manufacturer’s UK dealer network. The fully-electric city car marks the first chapter in SEAT’s electrification programme, as the brand begins to shift towards meeting the demands of an ever-changing market. Priced from £19,300 (including PiCG), the Mii electric is one of the most affordable electric vehicles on the market. Complementing this is a tempting PCP offer from £199 per month with £4,399 customer deposit thanks to a SEAT UK deposit contribution of £500 and APR of 6.9%. The car’s 36.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides up to 161 miles (WLTP) of range from a single charge, based on the WLTP test cycle. Rapid charging (DC at 40kW) to 80% takes an hour.   BOLLINGER ELECTRIC SUV & PICKUP PRICES ANNOUNCED "Prices for the all electric SUV and pickup truck from Bollinger have been announced. Choosing between them won’t be a decision based on cost, as both list for $125,000. For that, you get a Class C truck with a 125 kWh battery and around 200 miles | 321 km of range." acccording to Steve Hanley at CleanTechnica: "Both feature dual motors, 614 horsepower, and 669 pound-feet of torque. They also have ten 110 volt AC outlets scattered about. 240 volt outlets are available as an optional upgrade. According to AutoBlog, the vehicles can be recharged to 100% capacity in 10 hours using a Level 2 charger or 75 minutes if a DC fast charger is available. 15 inches of ground clearance and a self-leveling, hydro-pneumatic suspension that allows the driver to adjust the ride height. The front and rear differentials can be locked electronically, while a two-speed gear box offers off-road grunt or highway cruising."   https://cleantechnica.com/2019/10/24/bollinger-electric-suv-pickup-prices-announced/   QUESTION OF THE WEEK The MYEV.com Question Of The Week…   Set by Chris Meilak: "Would you buy a new EV which only has AC charging (ie Zoe) or CHAdeMO (ie Nissan) today?"   I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 258 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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Show #619   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Wednesday 23rd October 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   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.   "Tesla Q3 2019 Earnings Report Shocks The World With Profits" is how Eric Loveday at InsideEVs described yesterday, and I'd agree!   The headlines from the Tesla's earning call, at least for me as an EV fan but not someone who gets a great deal of joy reading lengthy investor presentations, are twofold. Firstly, Tesla are getting way better at what they currently do. And secondly, as a result of my first point, their future roadmap should terrify anyone trying to compete.   That's not to say others can't complete, I'm not single-minded about Tesla, but as we saw last week with Dyson saying they couldn't make EVs work with £2.5bn of investment, all the other car and energy companies will need to innovate and spend at a rate they simply don't want to do. Without Tesla they would probably be making EVs as curiosities or concept cars.   I've been through what Elon said and as always I'll play you what I think are the highlights for you, a listener to a general podcast about the future of electric cars and energy. This isn't meant to be the deepest dive into the nuances of their finances.   After hours closed up $51 per share, $306. 20% increase. All expections were crushed. Tesla has become better at making cars . How much better? $230m better. They took a similar amount in, but they spent less making their cars. $1.2billion gross profit. Something they get criticised for, which is adjusting the prices more than other car makers but more like a retailer, they credited the ability to price adjust in various markets based on demand, to make the most money. $330m in R&D. Net income of $143m. $6.3bn of revenue which is down 8% compared to last year. About 10% of their vehicle were leased this quarter. S & X were down by a third, they continue to become luxury items or, as Elon says for the X, a Faberge Egg. Capital Expenditure Solar was up 48% on the quarter. Positive cash flow for over a year, that whole thing about cash burning and running out of money is a FUDster trope.   Before we get to Elon himself, let's go around the grounds for the headlines which got immediately written:   Tesla’s stock price surges as Musk’s cost cuts and Smart Summon deliver a profit - LA Times Elon Musk's Tesla crushes profit targets - Fox Business Tesla has made a profit. Repeat, Tesla has made a profit – The Register Tesla stuns with surprise profit and faster progress on new model and factory - Independent Tesla Shares Soar as Elon Musk Packs Profit Report With Positives - Yahoo “If You Didn’t Buy A Tesla, You Just Made A Mistake” - CleanTechnica Tesla delivers super charged quarterly results loaded with profit and positivity​​​​​​​ - The National Tesla Packs Profit Report With Positivity as Musk Breaks Mold - Investing.com Tesla shares soar 21% as surprise profit answers skeptics - Moneyweb 'Jaw dropper': Tesla stock soars after company reveals profit surprise - Sydney Morning Herald Elon Musk predicts Tesla energy could be ‘bigger’ than its EV business - TechCrunch   ELON CLIPS   Let me recap his opening thoughts: Record deliveries Costs down Back to profit Operating cost lowest since Model 3 started Giga3 produced, body paint and GA Stamping machine and paint shop installed whilst the building was going up Model Y will be built there Giga4 announced in 2020 Model Y moved forward by 3 months Model Y will outsell S/X/3 combined Version 10 Smart Summon used 1 million times V2 Smart Summon coming in weeks, already improved from the fleet FSD Feature Complete this year Batteries and powertrain update soon Version 3 of integrated Solar Roof tiles   CLIP 2 - Solar & Energy Business CLIP 3 - How soon they'll make Model Y CLIP 4 - Volume production in a few months for G3, second building CLIP 5 - Cybertruck! CLIP 6 - Why S & X are still great, by the way, everyones cars gets better, one pedal driving, faster charging for Model 3 owners of SR and SR+!   Highlights: $143m profit on same revenue 96,00 cars delivered, on course for 360,000 this year Gigafactory Shanghai making cars already, in 168 working days since it was a field The new Gigafactory has a cost per unit of output reduction of 65% Almost 15,000 Superchargers Tesla Insurance expanding into new markets Cash us up 80% since last year to $5.3bn Model Y by next Summer Semi Truck limited production next year Cyber Truck reveal in November European Giga 4 making cars in 2021     QUESTION OF THE WEEK The MYEV.com Question Of The Week…   Set by Chris Meilak: "Would you buy a new EV which only has AC charging (ie Zoe) or CHAdeMO (ie Nissan) today?"   I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 258 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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Show #612   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Wednesday 16th October 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   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.   BREAKING! TESLA MODEL Y PRODUCTION TO START IN Q1 2020 (UNOFFICIAL LEAK) From  Chanan at CleanTechnica: "Originally, the Model Y was supposed to start shipping in “late 2020”. Currently, Tesla’s website says new orders will ship in Q1 2021. However, according to an anonymous source with a proven and reliable track record, Tesla is about to accelerate its plans and start production in Q1 2020 at its Fremont factory. (We’ve also received the same information independently through a reliable second-hand source.). The Model Y will launch with the Long Range all-wheel drive (AWD) trim, according to this source, and Tesla will release the Standard Range Plus (SR+) version once production has been ramped up and the Model Y SR+ has a large enough gross margin. Another fun little tidbit of technical information we have been told is that the Model Y will indeed use the new revolutionary flex-cable circuitry that reduces the length of wires needed throughout the car and also gives every component a redundant connection to the battery and the computer. This makes it possible for robots to install more of the “guts and veins” of the car and cut down on the manual labor involved in installing cables. As Elon Musk has said multiple times, robots suck at placing normal cables into the vehicle."   https://cleantechnica.com/2019/10/15/breaking-tesla-model-y-production-to-start-in-q1-2020-unofficial-leak/   NEW PORSCHE MACAN EV TO GET TAYCAN PLATFORM AND TECH "first revealed by Autocar in October 2018. The new model will feature an entirely different bodystyle from the existing Macan to reflect its status as a reinvented model for the brand." says Ricahrd at Autocar: "Speaking to Autocar at the recent Frankfurt motor show, Porsche’s director of SUVs, Julian Baumann, confirmed that the existing, internal combustion-engined Macan will remain on sale alongside the new Macan during a transitional phase. The offering will broadly mirror that offered by the Taycan/Panamera duo. The electric Macan will arrive in 2021 and initially be a high-performance model in the mould of the Taycan, carrying the same Turbo badging to identify it as the top-of-the-range version. The current Macan will be offered alongside it partly because “some customers are not ready for EVs,” said Baumann. “So there will be two different cars.”"   https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-porsche-macan-ev-get-taycan-platform-and-tech   BASE PORSCHE TAYCAN HAS MORE POWER THAN A 911 GT3 "The Taycan 4S will be available in two battery sizes, but it's the larger 93.4 kWh two-deck 'Performance battery Plus' Porsche has detailed online. According to the Instagram post and a subsequent press release, the large-battery Taycan 4S will boast a peak output of 563 hp. Sure, that's nearly 200 hp less than the Turbo S. Even the standard-battery 4S gets decent power though, with a 79.2 kWh single-deck Performance battery giving it 523 hp in overboost state, meaning the cheapest Taycan money can buy still has more power on tap than a Porsche 911 GT3."   https://carbuzz.com/news/base-porsche-taycan-has-more-power-than-a-911-gt3   2021 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK SPIED UNCOVERED "Audi teased a camouflaged Sportback variant of the 2020 Audi E-Tron earlier this year. We expected we would see the car uncovered pretty soon after, but one of our spy photographers has caught it undisguised before Audi could reveal it." writes Joel at Autoblog: "It looks pretty much the way we expected. The upright rear of the E-Tron has been exchanged for a sloping fastback. The greenhouse looks quite a bit like the Audi A7 with a large rear quarter window. It also has fairly prominent roof rails that help maintain the E-Tron's crossover image. Everything south of the window line looks to be carry-over from the regular E-Tron. Mechanically, the E-Tron Sportback should be identical to the traditional hatchback version. That means two electric motors, one at each end, making 355 horsepower and 414 pound-feet of torque. Range will probably be close to the current model's 204 miles. We expect the official unveiling of the Sportback to come by the end of the year, possibly at the LA Auto Show."   https://www.autoblog.com/2019/10/11/2021-audi-etron-sportback-spy-photos   TESLA MODEL S PLAID P100D+ SPIED AT NÜRBURGRING "It appears that two Tesla Model S Plaid P100D+ prototypes have returned to the Nürburgring. Spy shots of the two vehicles acquired by Teslarati depict the two Model S doing runs around the iconic track with renewed ferocity." reports Joey at Teslarati: "The “Plaid” Model S that Tesla brought to the Nürburgring this time around were vehicles that had notable differences compared to the two units that took on the German racetrack last month. While the vehicles featured the same wide body kit, large air intake at the front, a rear spoiler, and track-optimized wheels and tires, the two Plaid Model S vehicles that were recently sighted feature new air vents on the front fenders. A blue Plaid Model S prototype is even fitted with a rear diffuser."   https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-p100d-spy-shots-nurburgring-images/   JCB SECURES FLEET DEAL FOR NEW ELECTRIC DIGGER From thecontructionindex.co.uk: "A-Plant has bought a fleet of 10 of the 19C-1E model in a deal worth more than £350,000. The 19C-1E - JCB’s first-ever electric diggers - are being produced at JCB Compact Products in Cheadle, Staffordshire, with orders rolling in from across Europe and North America. The model, which is five times quieter than its diesel counterpart, is expected to be popular with companies working inside buildings and in emissions and noise-sensitive inner-city areas."   https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/jcb-secures-fleet-deal-for-new-electric-digger   BP CHARGEMASTER CONTINUES UK CHARGING STATION ROLL OUT "BP Chargemaster installed four new 150kW rapid chargers at their retail site in Hammersmith, London. Their plan is to furnish their Polar charging network with another 400 units of the variety by 2021." writes electrive: "The chargers were powered up this week, following the UK rollout of their fast charging network across the nation. The first of the 150 kw fast chargers were launched in August, with the first two units installed at the retail site BP Cranford in Hounslow. Charging can be done with both CHAdeMO and CCS connectors, with a full charge possible in about 10-12 minutes of charging time"   BUICK LAUNCHES VELITE 6 PLUS MAV EV WITH INCREASED RANGE OF 410 KM "Buick launched the VELITE 6 PLUS MAV (multi-activity vehicle) electric vehicle in China." reports Green CAr Congress: "The newest member of the VELITE 6 family, the VELITE 6 PLUS has a constant-speed range of up to 410 kilometers (255 miles) under New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) conditions on a single charge. The original VELITE 6 MAV was launched in April with an electric driving range of 301 kilometers. As Buick’s first global all-electric vehicle and SAIC-GM’s first electric vehicle for the mass market, the VELITE 6 integrates resources and advanced technology from GM and SAIC for new energy and connected vehicles. It represents the latest application of the Buick Blue strategy. The capacity of the battery in the VELITE 6 PLUS has been increased to 52.5 kWh and its energy density has been increased to 140 Wh/kg, allowing it to store more energy with the same volume. It provides electricity consumption of 13.1 kWh/100 km."   https://www.greencarcongress.com/2019/10/20191015-velite.html   MAZDA TEASES ELECTRIC CAR'S INTERIOR AHEAD OF TOKYO MOTOR SHOW DEBUT "While Mazda previously confirmed with Roadshow ahead of an official announcement that the Tokyo Motor Show would serve as the backdrop for the electric car's reveal, the automaker teased the EV's interior on Tuesday." according to CNET.com: "Mazda Europe's official Twitter flashed a brief look at the electric car's center console, which reveals a sleek design complete with a familiar rotary knob that operates Mazda's infotainment system in current vehicles.A Mazda representative previously told Roadshow that the battery-electric vehicle will not be based on a current Mazda production vehicle. Whatever the company has planned will be a totally new model. We're also in the dark on what form this vehicle will take, but it's a safe bet this will be a crossover of sorts."   https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/mazda-electric-car-interior-features-tokyo-motor-show/     GM OFFERS TO MAKE ELECTRIC PICKUP IN DETROIT, AS UAW PUSHES FOR MORE US-MADE GAS VEHICLES "GM has committed to building an electric pickup truck in Detroit in its ongoing attempt to negotiate a new contract with the UAW." says Green Car Reports: "Last Friday, Detroit's WDIV-TV detailed the latest in negotiations between General Motors and the UAW Friday as the two seek to resolve a contract stand-off that currently has more than 45,000 U.S. auto workers on strike nationwide.  As part of this latest round, GM has promised to build an electric pickup truck at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant, which GM had previously said it would shutter. While this would be good news for the UAW on the surface, a new EV line would likely not fully utilize the existing plant space, meaning GM would not be able to employ as many union workers there as it had in the past."   https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1125520_gm-offers-to-make-electric-pickup-in-detroit-as-uaw-pushes-for-more-us-made-gas-vehicles   QUESTION OF THE WEEK The MYEV.com Question Of The Week…   How can we make up for the lost revenue from taxing fossil fuels?   I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 255 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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Show #581   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Sunday 15th September 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   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.   ELECTRIFY CANADA BREAKS GROUND ON FIRST HPC SITE "The Canadian arm of Volkswagen’s dieselgate subsidiary Electrify America has broken ground for the construction of the country’s first high power charger that Electrify Canada intends to install. It is one of a planned total of 32." reports Electrive: "The ground-breaking ceremony took place at Toronto Premium Outlets, a shopping district in Ontario and the first initiative from Electrify Canada. Lorie-Ann Roxburgh, acting president and CEO, Volkswagen Group Canada considers the location the “perfect choice” due to “the millions of shoppers Toronto Premium Outlets attracts each year and the variety of existing amenities”. The high power charging station supports CCS and CHAdeMO charging and will deliver electricity at up to 350 kW to electric vehicles that can handle that rate. Besides, 50kW charging is supported. The Volkswagen subsidiary also says it will be the first in the country to implement the ISO Plug&Charge standard that will allow drivers to pay for charging just by plugging their vehicles in, without the need for a credit card or smartphone app."   https://www.electrive.com/2019/09/12/electrify-canada-breaks-ground-on-first-hpc-site/   WATCH PORSCHE TAYCAN ROLL OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE "Porsche didn't wait long and started the production of the Taycan punctually on September 9, right after the unveiling." reports InsideEVs: "Cars and components are produced at Porsche's main site in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen in Germany. According to the almost 30-minute long video, which includes body shop, paint shop, component production and the final assembly, the new facilities at the plant are highly automated. Employees (there were 1,500 new jobs created solely for the Taycan at Zuffenhausen) pay a lot of attention to details and quality control."   https://insideevs.com/news/370984/porsche-production-taycan/   PORSCHE PROMISES WORLD-BEATING HYPERCAR WITH HELP FROM RIMAC "Dr. Stefan Weckbach, Porsche’s head of EV projects, sat down with the Australian website Motoring for a roundtable interview at the Frankfurt Motor Show. There he talked about battery tech, Porsche’s improved relationship with Rimac, and an upcoming electric hypercar." according to Motor1. He said: "Our target is always, no matter what car we’re doing, to have the sportiest car in the segment. I’m pretty sure solid-state batteries are going to be the next step. I think there’s going to be a technology step in lithium-ion batteries within the next few years. So there’s different ideas and discussions ongoing and there will definitely be a next Porsche hypercar in the market, but I cannot tell you today when [it will be], and what the technology of it would be. If it’s all-electric it might be an approach… might be a Porsche motor as well."   https://www.motor1.com/news/370720/porsche-rimac-world-beating-hypercar/   TESLAS ARE EXCLUDED FROM SAFEST CARS LIST: THEY DON'T CRASH ENOUGH "Folksam is a Swedish insurance company that publishes research about the safest cars in that country since 1983. This year, they analyze the damages people suffer in car accidents on 324 models and determined which were less likely to harm their passengers – and which required smaller amounts of money for premiums. No Tesla was included in the list. The reason is that Tesla cars did not crash enough." says InsideEVs: "The Model 3 was the tenth best selling model there in July, with 453 cars, which will make 2019 be a record."   https://insideevs.com/news/370539/tesla-safest-list-didnt-crash-enough/   QUESTION OF THE WEEK ANSWERS   GENE RUBIN In December 2012, I was fueling my Honda Civic one morning headed for UCLA Medical Center where my girlfriend was being treated for, and ultimately died from AML leukemia. She and many other children from her neighborhood contracted the same leukemia. There was a suspect oil refinery very close by.  I had been hearing about the Tesla Model S, and at that moment, I decided I would have nothing to do with harming other people’s children. Even though the Tesla was 4 times the price of any previous car I had ever bought, I made the plunge. I have happily not bought gas since February 2013. My current wife and my son also drive EV’s, all powered by the sun.   DAVID PARTINGTON When I first started getting into EVs, the ‘lightbulb moment’ that really made me stop and think was when I realised just how our city streets will soon be transformed by reduced emissions and noise…. as EV enthusiasts we can't help but get excited about how much fun it is to drive an EV, but EVERYONE, not just drivers, and in particular children, will benefit from reduced emissions and noise. When you also factor in reduced traffic from car-sharing and other electric E-mobility developments like E-bikes, our city streets  will truly be transformed. I can’t wait - bring it on !   STEPHEN MURDOCH My light bulb moment was about four months ago when I saw the Fully Charged episode about the Rivian EV's. I want one. But it's going to be a bit of a wait to get them in Australia.   DAVID NYE IN BRISBANE The lightbulb moment for me was when we were  visiting a small country town in Queensland years ago and a total stranger pulled up beside us in an early Model S. I was admiring the car and asking questions when he said would you like a lap of the block? Needless to say, I said yes, and wow, 100% amazing. I was instantly converted, and have wanted a Tesla ever since.   DAFYDD CHEUNG While watching Red Dwarf one night, I stumbled on the info that Robert Llewelyn had a channel of his own. I had a look at a few episodes, mainly regarding solar and other renewables. I became hooked very soon. I went back to the first one and viewed.   DARREN BYRD My light bulb moment happened after we switched to an all EV household. We have 3 EVs (Tesla X and 3 primary and a Smart Electric for commuting)  but just two drivers. I have to move cars around in the driveway every now and then. It is so much more peaceful and zero waste starting an EV and moving it a few feet as compared to an ICE which would be super polluting as it would be a cold engine. My understanding with ICE cars is the short runs on a cold engine are bad for the oil and gas. Electrons don't care. Hope you're feeling better.   TUDOR COSTIGAN I was lucky enough to go to Walt Disney World 20 years ago, which has a ride now called Test Track in the Epcot theme park. At the time it was sponsored by GM, so as you came out of the ride there were various GM cars on show … one of which was electric. This caught my imagination, but I had to wait 18 more years (during which GM scrapped its cars and electric cars started from scratch again) to be able to afford a Zoe(40kwh). Hopefully not a further 18 years to get to a longer range larger car!   ROB CRAWFORD Mine was the first time I saw Elon Musk unvail the Tesla Model 3. I was so impressed with the car, and Elon's haltingly explanation of this next gen EV. The crowd and the spectacle of it all was exciting, I really got into the whole presentation, which normally I'm never affected by such things. I was hooked.     QUESTION OF THE WEEK The MYEV.com Question Of The Week…   What is your dream EV roadtrip?   I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 250 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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Show #557   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Wednesday 21st August 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   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.   Firstly thank you to new EXECUTIVE PRODUCER GENE RUBIN! Also PRODUCER @TESLAHISTORIAN and finally PRODUCER ANDREW TILL   TESLA POSTPONES FULL SELF-DRIVING PRICE INCREASE UNTIL V10 AND SMART SUMMON "Tesla was planning to increase the price of its “Full Self-Driving” package last week that was supposed to coincide with an update to its Autopilot features, like the new Smart Summon, but it now won’t happen until September/October." writes Fred at Electrek: "Earlier this month, Tesla announced plans to increase its Full Self-Driving price again on August 16, but August 16 came and went without any price increase. Today, Tesla CEO Elon Musk now confirmed that the price increase has been postponed until they release Version 10. Smart Summon, also known as Enhanced Summon, builds on Tesla’s previous Summon feature, which was used by owners to move their cars autonomously for a few feet in their driveway or in tight parking situations. With the new version, owners are able to Summon their Tesla vehicles from further away, and the cars will navigate more complex parking environments."   https://electrek.co/2019/08/20/tesla-v10-smart-summon-postponed-full-self-driving-price-increase/   2020 KARMA REVERO GT STARTS FROM $135,000 "Earlier this month, Karma Automotive announced details about the new 2020 Karma Revero GT, which is scheduled for retail deliveries from Q4 2019 on." according to InsideEVs: "The starting price (MSRP) is $135,000, which after destination charge and deducting the $7,500 federal tax credit, is effectively $128,900. 28 kWh battery (instead 21.4 kWh) expected 61 miles (98 km) of all-electric range EPA range (Revero 37 miles EPA) up to 360 miles (579 km) of total range, including up to 80 miles (129 km) electric and up to 280 miles (451 km) with generator 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 4.5 seconds (Revero 5.4 seconds) 1.5L BMW TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder in-line engine (same as in BMW i8) as onboard generator (previously 2L GM engine) dual-motor rear-wheel drive (with torque vectoring for rear wheels)"   https://insideevs.com/news/366314/2020-karma-revero-gt-135000/   REALITY CHECK: CHADEMO FAST-CHARGING STATIONS STILL OUTNUMBER CCS ONES "As tallied by the U.S. government’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, you’ll find that even now, in the second half of 2019, there are still more places to fast-charge CHAdeMO vehicles than those with CCS. As of August 20, 2019, there are 2,140 charging stations and 3,010 connectors with CHAdeMO fast charging. CCS still lags behind CHAdeMO in the number of stations by more than 250, while it has about 500 more connectors. And Tesla has 678 Supercharger locations with 6,340 connectors. The Nissan Leaf lineup is the only one still on the market to primarily use the CHAdeMO standard." says Green Car Reports: "Part of the reason why CCS hasn’t gained ground is that, as called out in the Partial Consent Decree of the Volkswagen diesel settlement, Electrify America has to future-proof its stations by operating across different charging standards. Therefore, all public-facing fast chargers will include a CHAdeMO connector—just one, in most cases, running at 50 kw instead of the CCS connectors’ 150kW or 350kW"   https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1124639_chademo-fast-charging-stations-still-outnumber-ccs-ones   MYSTERIOUS AUDI Q3 TEST MULE SPOTTED WITH CHARGING INLET "Spy photographers recently spotted in southern Europe an Audi Q3 with a charging inlet on the left-front fender, which clearly indicates it's a plug-in test mule." but what IS it, asks InsideEVs: "The question without an answer is whether it's a plug-in hybrid or an all-electric Audi test vehicle. It might herald a Q3 PHEV or a Q3/Q4 e-tron BEV, according to CarPix."   https://insideevs.com/news/366367/audi-q3-test-mule-charging-inlet/   TOMTOM BOOSTS ELECTRIC REVOLUTION WITH TOOLS TO BEAT RANGE ANXIETY TomTom, [TOM2] the location technology specialist, today announced the launch of two new APIs for developers to help build applications for electric mobility. The new Long Distance EV Routing API allows users to route from A to B beyond one charge. The routing algorithm, specifically designed to optimize travel time, calculates the route including stops to charge, displaying an estimated arrival time that also considers the charging time. The second new API, EV Charging Stations Availability API, provides information about the availability of the charging stations per plug type, making sure the driver knows before arrival whether a charging point is available for use or not.   https://www.tomtom.com/company/press-releases/news/25686/   FIRST 50 ORDERS DELIVERED AS ELECTRIC JCB DIGGER IN FULL PRODUCTION JCB has made manufacturing history by going into full production with the construction industry’s first fully electric mini excavator – with more than 50 machines already delivered.   The 19C-1E models - JCB’s first-ever electric diggers - are now coming off the assembly line at JCB Compact Products in Cheadle, Staffordshire, with orders rolling in from customers from across Europe and North America. The machine is a staggering five times quieter than its diesel counterpart and can be fully charged in under two hours. The model is expected to be a big hit with companies working inside buildings and in emissions and noise-sensitive inner-city areas. Fully charged, the 19C-1E can put in a typical full day’s shift for a mini excavator.   The 19C-1E will also offer customers great cost-of-ownership benefits, with research highlighting that over the first five years, charging costs will be 50 per cent cheaper for customers who would otherwise be using red diesel. Servicing costs are also expected to be up to 70 per cent lower compared to the diesel model.   https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/news/2019/08/first-ever-electric-jcb-diggers-start-to-roll-off-production-line   EO CHARGING AND MOIXA CONNECT FOR SMART EV CHARGING "The UK charger manufacturer EO Charging and smart grid firm Moixa are cooperating to create a dedicated smart home battery and solar package for electric vehicles. The system is designed to store renewable energy and to use it to charge the EV." reports electrive: "More specifically, the solution is to integrate an EO Genius EV charger and a 4.8kWh Moixa Smart Battery. The system is then connected to a customer’s solar panels and managed via Moixa’s smart-energy management software GridShare. Chris Wright, CTO at Moixa, stressed that not only will this maximise the use of home-generated solar energy but “at the same time customers will be able to take full advantage of emerging smart tariffs, and benefit from the cheap overnight energy for car charging while covering their household consumption during peak pricing”."   https://www.electrive.com/2019/08/21/eo-charging-and-moixa-connect-for-smart-ev-charging/   TESLA’S EUROPEAN DEMAND RUMORS GET BLOWN OUT OF THE WATER "There is a certain predictive quality in looking at the ships Tesla’s has charted to ferry cars to Europe. In the past two quarters, the Europe/China ratio was 50/50, with the European vessels carrying some more cars than the ships bound for China." analyses Clean Technica: ""Now, in this third quarter, the Europe/China ratio is 2/1. Of the first 9 ships planned so far, 6 have been destined for Europe. The first shipload has reached the delivery centers, the second is on quay in Zeebrugge. The third is on the Atlantic, the fourth is nearing the Panama Canal, the fifth is at Pier 80 at San Francisco being loaded, and the sixth is due early next week in port."   https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/21/teslas-european-demand-rumors-get-blown-out-of-the-water/   ⛴ Morten Grove

Show #535   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Sunday 21st July 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.             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.   Thank you to new EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PETE GORTON aka @GyroGordini with his BMW i3 60Ah.   SOME STATES ARE SPENDING VW "DIESELGATE" MONEY ON MORE DIESEL "As part of Volkswagen’s punishment for getting caught cheating on emissions tests, it has made $3 billion in grants available for individual US states. The money is theoretically supposed to be used to reduce nitrogen oxide pollution from diesel engines, but state governments have broad discretion as to how to spend the money." reports InsideEVs: "Some states apparently hope to mitigate diesel pollution by buying newer (and yes, slightly cleaner) diesel engines. Missouri plans to spend over $3.5 million on diesel school buses, trucks and other vehicles. New Mexico is also investing in diesel and natural gas vehicles, and Arizona has earmarked $27.8 million for diesel projects.   https://insideevs.com/news/360993/vw-dieselgate-money-funding-fossil-fuels/   VOLVO GROUP AND SAMSUNG SDI ENTER STRATEGIC ALLIANCE Volvo Group and Samsung SDI have entered into a strategic alliance to develop battery packs for Volvo Group’s electric trucks. Working together with Samsung SDI, Volvo Group aims to accelerate the speed of development and strengthen the long-term capabilities and assets within electromobility, to the benefit of customers in different truck segments and markets. The alliance will cover joint development of battery packs specifically developed for Volvo Group’s truck applications. Samsung SDI intends to provide battery cells and modules to meet the demand for the Volvo Group’s electric trucks. The intention is that Volvo Group will utilize Samsung SDI’s battery pack technology for assembly in Volvo Group’s manufacturing operations.   https://www.greencarcongress.com/2019/07/20190719-volvosdi.html   NISSAN LEAF NOW AVAILABLE IN LATIN AMERICA’S BIGGEST MARKETS Nissan began selling the zero-emission Nissan LEAF in Latin America’s four biggest markets: Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia. The expansion into Latin America builds on Nissan’s position as the global pioneer in electric mobility, with more than 400,000 LEAF vehicles sold worldwide since the model first went on sale in 2010. A pre-sale stage for the LEAF began in the four Latin American markets at the end of 2018.   Tesla just registered VIN 474,864 for the Model 3.   CADILLAC ESCALADE EV SUV IS COMING WITH 400 MILES OF RANGE "According to Cadillac Society, the upcoming 5th generation of the Cadillac Escalade will be offered with three powertrain options, including an all-electric option." says InsideEVs: "The electric version will not be available right from the start in 2021, but will come at some point a bit later on. Anyways, the most important hint from unofficial sources is that expected range of Cadillac Escalade EV will be upwards of 400 miles (644 km), which when taking into consideration size and weight of the Escalade, suggests a huge battery pack. Currently, the only electric SUV on the U.S. market - Tesla Model X offers 325 miles (523 km) of range using 100 kWh battery. By the time the Cadillac Escalade EV will be ready, Tesla also could be at 400 miles. The other contender in the luxury, long-range, big SUV segment is Rivian with its R1S."   https://insideevs.com/news/360965/cadillac-escalade-ev-400-miles-range/   ROYAL MAIL ROLLS OUT ANOTHER 190 ELECTRIC VANS "In London and the South East, Royal Mail is rolling another out 190 electric vans, which will join the 100 electric van fleet already operating in the area. Notable about this fleet is that they will be painted green, unlike the traditional red." says electrive.com: "The new fleet will be made up of a mix of Mercedes-Benz eVito and Peugeot Partner vans. This move will also approximately triple Royal Mail’s electric fleet. Charging for the new vehicles can be done overnight in “between six and eight hours”, which enables a range between 93 and 106 miles."   https://www.electrive.com/2019/07/20/royal-mail-rolls-out-another-190-electric-vans/   2019 TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV ARRIVES WITH ONE EXTRA SEAT, TRIM UPGRADES "The Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid has been revised for the 2019MY, adding some new gear and retaining the rest of the functions available in its predecessor." according to CarScoops: "The biggest news is the addition of an extra rear seat, raising capacity from 4 to 5 people on the rear bench. Toyota claims that the bench offers the same levels of comfort as before. Also new for the 2019 Prius PHEV is the Galaxy Black Metallic exterior color and optional 17’’ alloy wheels. Elsewhere, the Prius PHEV remains unchanged. It achieves up to 1.3 l/100 km (217.3 mpg UK / 180.9 mpg US) and emits 28 g/km of CO2. Electric range is up to 45 km (28 miles) in real-life conditions and in pure battery mode has a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph)."     QUESTION OF THE WEEK   DON WOOD on Facebook On the July 14th, 2019 podcast you asked for opinions on whether electric vehicle manufacturers should have exclusive charging stations or be open to all types of electric vehicles.   Since Tesla is investing a lot of capital to create their vast charging network in the US as one of many features offered to Tesla owners, it is a very important and valuable feature of owning a Tesla and paying a premium price for an electric vehicle.  If open to other types of EVs I would expect they should charge a premium additional tax for non-Tesla vehicles to discourage the Super Charging Stations from becoming clogged up with non-Tesla vehicles.   In an emergency, they could use it, knowing they are paying way more than they want to, but otherwise would  charge at other types of charging stations, such as at a Sheets station, etc.  Most current GAS stations should be installing generic charging outlets and become "Energy Stations" dropping the word "GAS" from the name over time.   These could then service all types of EVs, including Tesla and Non-Tesla vehicles.   Adapters provided...   ROB CRAWFORD When Tesla came out with Model S, there were no chargers of any kind. A year later, Elon was building chargers everywhere, from the USA to Europe, Canada, and to even China eventually. Elon knew he had to have nearly as many charging stations as possible not really knowing what the response to the S, would be. Besides he was covering his own arse, and then the model S started to roll out, nearly half of those chargers we're in place with many more on the way, and still to this day, newer and better charging is going up. Yes, all charging stations should be open to all models. There are cars like Byton coming to Europe and the States, very soon, and there is no word on if they're going to have their own charging?  So definitely Yes, all stations should have nozzles for all makes, brands of EVs, it just makes reasonable sense to do so.   DUNCAN ARMOUR When the charger network was appalling and inadequate, Tesla saw the need for good charging infrastructure, and provided superb infrastructure at a point where realistically it couldn’t afford to do so.   Tesla’s courageous calculated risk-taking and use of hard-won debt should not be piggy-backed by all those legacy car companies that saw the same initial problem, and did nothing about it.   DOUG VOWLES Manufacturers are free to do what they want with their investments, but I would hope that at this point in the process of getting wide public buy-in of electric vehicles they would put their energies into charging assets available to everyone. Preferably through an industry-wide program using the same standards.  How be they donate $25 (or more) for every electric car sold, to something like Electrify America?   But walled gardens brings up another option.  Rather than by brand, just put up a pay-wall.  Similar to the VIP lounges at airports. Pay an extra fee when charging for access to air-conditioning, showers, complimentary soft-drinks etc.  Freebie points/tickets could be given to customers when they go back to the lonely dealers once a year for tire rotations, wiper replacements, and perhaps a battery health checkup.   JACK OAKLEY Government financial support will only go so far. If there is a business opportunity for charging stations, opened to the public or private charging clubs, or private manufacture charging spots - I welcome the charger expansion worldwide. I would be happy to be part of the expanding community and would possibly base a purchase on charging stations available to my vehicle.   I have a MAJOR thorn in my side about TESLA's current model. I do not agree government funds should be used to promote private charging. As with TESLA. With my i3, I cannot use a TESLA charger, but I am frequently ICE'd by Tesla's elite blocking (not Charging) stations I need to use. TESLA owners should not be entitled to public funds while the charging stations remain private. They are welcome to their private stations - should not be funded indirectly with my tax dollars   SACHA I've heard this question a lot a lot and while it's tempting to compare charging networks to gas stations, private networks are in fact private investments made by a manufacturer and ultimately paid for by its investors and customers (in the case of Tesla , the network was built because other manufacturers weren't participating in the EV market - some, like GM, actively worked to undermine the EV market - check out the EV1 story and how GM and the oil industry actively worked to roll back California regulation on EVs) . Causing charger congestion for people that paid for the network in exchange for tiny profit would be a bit of a problem I would think .   Awesome question of the week ! Glad you raised this as it's a frequent criticism of TSLA, I think they deserve credit for having the fortitude to create their own network when nobody else was willing to consider EVs seriously , what do you think ?   BARRY WOLF Fine with me. If I had a fossil gobbler that, by requirement of the manufacturer, only gobbled super special fossils (and had a special fossil gobbling fuel inlet), required me to visit special fueling stations, and I willingly purchased said car, I would visit the special fossil gobbler station. It would be nice, of course, if the manufacturer made an adapter to use with other fossil dispensing stations, too, but with the caveat that without super special fossils (super slippery), it is not possible to refill the car as quickly.  Ok, back to EVs. I think it's ok since Tesla pays for the network and manages it and Tesla owners do pay a premium for this network. I drive a cheap VW e-Golf ($22,500 after taxes), so I don't expect such special treatment by VW or anyone else.   RAY HOJKA In answer to your question of the week I think all the networks should be open to all. I know they have invested heavily so I have no issues with them charging a reasonable rate which gives them a sensible profit.   In Tesla's case I don't understand why they don't do that given that they have rarely made a profit yet. Also I have watched a number of Tesla owner videos on YouTube and I have yet to see them charging on a "fully in use" bank of superchargers so why not open up the system. I think it would only need a firmware update to the charger to allow it to detect whether it's a Tesla or another make and switch into the appropriate mode. Thanks for the great podcast. I am a new owner of a Hyundai ioniq ev and loving it.   DAVID ALLEN It bears mentioning that Tesla took the initial step of addressing the “chicken or egg” problem by building its own charging network (at considerable expense). But later, they were willing to license their tech patents (for free), and offered other car makers access to their network, IF they were willing to help pay for its expansion and maintenance. Everyone said “pass” and chose to let other third party companies build the public network (except Nissan who made CHAdeMO available at SOME of their dealerships).   The ability for cars with different plug designs to use an “incompatible” plug is a solvable engineering problem, but adds the burden/expense of the driver having to carry multiple adapters. Whether this will happen becomes an economic, customer service and standards problem. The various companies can work out the economics/customer service issue, but the government(s) will have to step in and establish interoperability standards and regulations.   MATTHEW COOPER TLDR: Let people do business freely. We have to remember that OEM does not have to go above and beyond and create a charging network, there are dedicated businesses for that purpose. If they do create a network I think they should be allowed to wall it off not to block their own car owners from chargers.   TOM RAFTERY There’s absolutely no reason to have walked gardens - everybody loses. Consumers have fewer places they can charge from, and charging companies make less money by making it harder for people to give them money. Ridiculous. Think of it this way, back in the days when we were putting Dino juice into our cars, we could buy fossil fuels in any service station. There’s no reason for EVs to be any different (in this respect, at least!).   ANDREW JACOBS I will be very surprised that anyone says that there should be walled gardens. A major standard should and hopefully will emerge that all charger manufacturers will use. While the Tesla model is very convenient for Tesla owners, and I can understand why Tesla drivers would be keen for the Tesla chargers to stay exclusive to them. It doesn’t help the adoption of EVS if there are lots of different charging plugs and standards. Imagine how good it would be if all electric cars could access the Tesla super charger network. After all, Teslas can connect to any network with all the adapters they have available. Anyone want to develop a Tesla super charger to Chademo adapter for my Leaf? I’m happy to pay Tesla for the privilege.   JOHN LACEY I think that all charging networks should be opened up to everyone including the Tesla Supercharger network (saying that even as a Tesla owner), in the ethos of helping the rapid global growth of sustainable transport.  However, non-Tesla's should be pay a higher price when using the Tesla Superchargers, the reason being that when you buy a Tesla you are partly funding the build costs of the Supercharger network, so it wouldn't be fair on Tesla owners if others simply got to use the network without chipping in themselves.  I would then expect Tesla to use those additional funds to build even more Superchargers, thus benefiting Tesla owners with a greater number of chargers across the network.  The only issue I can see is that the majority of non-Tesla's have a slower charging speed, thus will 'clog up' the chargers, so perhaps a 30 min max time limit to be imposed in busy periods?   COMMUNITY And thanks to MYEV.com they’ve set us another Question Of The Week. 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