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Combustion car sales will be banned in California by 2035

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has officially approved the Advanced Clean Cars II rule that establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035, 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Many states and nations have set targets and goals to phase out

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The electric last mile

Here’s the definitive truth: As the technology stands today, electric vehicles are a fantastic fit for some applications and not so great for others. Last-mile delivery, those routes that bring a product from the warehouse shelf to the customer’s doorstep, happens to fall into that first category. EVs fit in so well here because last-mile

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The electric last mile

Here’s the definitive truth: As the technology stands today, electric vehicles are a fantastic fit for some applications and not so great for others. Last-mile delivery, those routes that bring a product from the warehouse shelf to the customer’s doorstep, happens to fall into that first category. EVs fit in so well here because last-mile

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You can’t deny the EV charger revolution is happening

In the not-so-distant future, today’s rather drab charging affairs will be getting a bit of a pick-me-up.

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Addmotor debutes EB 2.0 M-360 Electric Trike

Addmotor, an e-bike brand specializing in electric bicycles and electric trikes, has debuted its EB 2.0 M-360 Electric Trike model with upgrades to the battery, lighting, control, and integrated systems and some mechanical parts. Debuting new army green and purple color options, the EB 2.0 M-360 e-trike is equipped with a 48V 20Ah UL-certified battery

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InMotion Unveils High-Torque V12 Hill-Climbing Electric Unicycle

InMotion has unveiled its new electric unicycle, the V12HT, a high-torque version of the V12 made to traverse off-road terrain with 10-in. pneumatic tires. The unicycle can travel at a top speed of over 37 mph and has smart battery management system, the company says. Thanks to the 2800 watts in the motor, 188Nm torque,

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Acura debuts Precision EV Concept SUV

Acura has debuted the Acura Precision EV Concept, previewing the brand’s future design language as it prepares to enter the electrified era starting in 2024 with a new all-electric SUV. The Acura Precision EV Concept features a theatrical lighting approach that previews an electrified powertrain through a dramatic illuminated evolution of Acura’s Diamond Pentagon grille,

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Ford, Duke Energy partner on F-150 Lightning V2G charging

Duke Energy and Ford Motor Company are expanding vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging in the Carolinas using F-150 Lightning electric truck batteries. Duke Energy has filed for North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) approval of a new demand response pilot program expected to launch in 2023 for customers in the Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) service area. Pilot incentives

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What installing EV infrastructure REALLY takes – (MD7 interview)

For electric vehicles to ultimately work – I mean really work, at scale – it’s going to take so much more than a fancy-looking new car or truck with a fancy new integrated electric powertrain parked in every driveway across the nation. There’s an underground component to this whole thing too, both metaphorically and literally. It

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What installing EV infrastructure REALLY takes – MD7 interview

For electric vehicles to ultimately work – I mean really work, at scale – it’s going to take so much more than a fancy-looking new car or truck with a fancy new integrated electric powertrain parked in every driveway across the nation. There’s an underground component to this whole thing too, both metaphorically and literally. It

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Volcon opens preorders on electric UTV, the Stag

Volcon Inc. has revealed the electric Volcon Stag UTV, with 125 hp and 265 lb.-ft. of torque. Incorporating the optional paddle shifters with overboost mode, the Stag’s electric power plant will produce an output exceeding 140 hp, the company says. Selectable driving modes will optimize performance and range according to the driver’s needs. ECO mode

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China has 65% of public EV charging stations worldwide

While most of the world is still preparing to build the necessary infrastructure to sustain predicted upcoming EV adoption, China has already taken significant strides. According to new numbers presented by StockApps.com, 65% of global public EV charging stations exist in China. According to the latest data on Statista, China has a total of 1.15 million

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