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EV News: From Dodge and Canoo to Bentley and the U.S. Army
Used EVs
Flying off the lots!
A new study by iSee Cars documents that EVs are now the fastest-selling used cars in the U.S., lead by Chevrolet and Tesla.
Mustang Comfort smell
Ford is hoping to help customers transition to EV ownership with the development of a gasoline-scented fragrance.
Emission standards
Biden accelerates EV adoption again
President Joe Biden announced new vehicle emission regulations that will reduce car emissions in addition to making way for widespread electric vehicle adoption.
Tesla
Smart about chips
Seemingly unaffected by the worldwide shortage of computer chips, Tesla delivered over 200,000 vehicles in the second quarter
Tesla’s Lithium reductions will help the planet
Tesla is aiming to contribute to the lowered cost of batteries with its recent patent application for its lithium extraction process that reduces the cost by 33%.
(photo - minerals extracted from lithium)
EV batteries
Recycling efficiency like never before
Electric vehicles (EVs) will become significantly greener due to new recycling techniques developed by US and UK researchers.
Charging infrastructure
Report validates a very great need
The International Council on Clean Transportation released a highly informative study on the growing need for U.S. charging infrastructure through 2030.
Dodge
Muscle cars don’t need engines
Dodge, a legacy maker of high performance automobiles, will debut an electric version of a muscle car in 2024.
EV racing
eStreets of New York
The Red Hook section of Brooklyn was the site of the New York Formula ePrix race between low-slung open-cockpit race cars, all electric.
BMW’s first place sparks sale
The carmaker’s first place win in the New York Formula ePrix racing doubleheader in Brooklyn has caused an uptick in EV sales.
GM
e-Infantry squad vehicle
Despite the U.S. Army’s hesitancy on going electric the first electric infantry squad vehicle, by GM Defense, was on display at an Army-sponsored technology day.Charging networks