evs
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Germany Backtracks on Internal-Combustion Ban With Proposed Exemption for E-Fuels
In February, the European Union banned the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035. The ban across the organisation’s 27 member countries has been in the works for years. However, support for the ban hasn’t been universal. Several countries have voiced concerns about the relatively short lead time and financial ability…
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A Minor Crash Can Total an EV if the Battery Gets Even a Little Damage
The so-called circular economy of EVs is being undermined by insurance companies writing EVs involved in minor crashes, because a tiny amount of damage to the battery pack can render the whole pack unusable. The number of EVs being declared a total loss following minor accidents is growing, and while that shouldn’t be an issue…
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VW Wants to Become a Mining Company for EV Battery Materials
Volkswagen’s latest project isn’t a car – it’s a mine for EV battery cell materials. Reuters reports that the German company is planning to invest in mines to bring down the cost of battery production. This would obviously benefit VW in making its own EVs, but the company would also like to sell these materials…
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How Sinje Gottwald Crossed Africa on an Electric Motorcycle
How many of us have dreamed about packing it all in and heading off on an around-the-world adventure? Roughly once a week, I think about loading my life into the back of a van and setting off on a journey like this. Sinje Gottwalt went beyond the daydreaming stage, plotting a trans-continental motorcycle adventure and…