ThursdayAug 03, 2023 1:58 pm

EU Approves New Measure to Bump Up EV Chargers Across the Bloc

The European Union has passed a new law that will accelerate the proliferation of electric vehicle chargers and alternative energy refueling stations along major highways in the region. As per the legislation, EU countries will have to meet specific targets by the end of 2025 and 2030. These targets include installing fast charging stations with at least 150 kW of capacity for battery electric cars and vans along every 60 km of the trans-European transport (TEN-T) network. This network is widely considered the European Union’s main transport corridor because of the massive amount of traffic that passes through it annually.…

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WednesdayAug 02, 2023 1:52 pm

Sustainable Plastics Help EV Set New Indoor Speed Record

Electric vehicle makers are in a race to increase electric vehicle efficiency by reducing EV weight as much as possible. Heavier electric vehicles require more power to propel their weight, cutting down EV battery range and increasing the need for either frequent charging or more energy-dense batteries. Some automakers are working to achieve increased energy efficiency in electric cars by reducing vehicle weight. Engineers from Saudi Arabia-based petrochemical company SABIC have now developed a lightweight sustainable plastic that was instrumental in setting a new world record for indoor car racing. A sports car equipped with sustainable plastics reached 218.7 kilometers…

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TuesdayAug 01, 2023 10:20 am

Tesla to Meet Indian Commerce Minister to Discuss $24,000 EV Production Plans

Representatives from American electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) are set to meet with the Indian commerce minister to discuss the possibility of building a factory to supply the Indian market with affordable EVs. According to a report from Reuters, this factory would manufacturer electric cars worth $24,000 for both the local and foreign markets. An individual with direct knowledge on the upcoming meeting informed Reuters that this hypothetical low-cost EV would be an entirely new model. India is one of the most populous nations on the planet, and Tesla could be looking to capture most of the market…

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