In September 2023, out of the 110,000 vehicles sold in Australia, about 10.6% were equipped with a plug. Among these, approximately 8% (8,821 units sold) were battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 2% (1,264 units sold) were plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

This achievement signals that Australia’s EV market share has exceeded 10%.

Chinese manufacturers lead the US in LFP battery production. LFP batteries are free of cobalt and nickel, last longer, and less fire risk. They have slightly less energy density. Tesla has already replaced NMC with LFP in half of their new vehicles.

Maps and graphs of vehicle statistics across fuel types. Registrations in each state by fuel type, Efficiency, models offered, transportation mode, etc.

Statistical data from the NHTSA regarding passenger and truck travel in the US. National summary data shows:

Inter/Intra Inter-State Intra-State Totals

1. 0-10 miles 0.4% 76.1% 76.5%
2. 10-25 miles 0.5% 15.6% 16.1%
3. 25-50 miles 0.3% 4.4% 4.7%
4. 50-75 miles 0.1% 0.9% 1.0%
5. 75-100 miles 0.1% 0.4% 0.5%
6. 100-150 miles 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
7. 150-300 miles 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
8. over 300 miles 0.3% 0.0% 0.4%

A Tesla owner’s video went viral after he couldn’t get his Model S to charge at a Supercharger station. The video and media reports on it are creating some confusion. Some are associating this with the normal problems charging in the cold. First off, it’s true that electric vehicle charging is affected by colder temperatures, but this is not normal. It takes time for the battery pack to warm up enough to accept higher charge rates. That’s why Tesla built in a feature that enables the battery pack to condition itself for charging ahead of time if you enter a charge point in the navigation system. So yes, there are issues with charging in colder temperatures, but this is not it – this is a malfunction with this gentleman’s specific vehicle.

Annual data and statistics for U.S. energy production and consumption.

A detailed index ranking the EV readiness of the US using government and weather data to score each state using a number of factors.

BloombergNEF Analyst Jenny Chase says the world installed 268 GW of new solar capacity in 2022, with annual installations expected to hit 315 GW in 2023. In a recent interview with <b>pv magazine</b>, Chase pointed to a large backlog of delivered PV modules in Europe that still have yet to be installed.

Tesla has released a rare update on the battery degradation in its electric cars. The automaker claims its batteries only lose about 12% of capacity after 200,000 miles.

In Nevada and other US states, entrepreneurs are anticipating the coming boom in retired lithium-ion batteries from electric cars and hoping to create a market for recycled minerals. Thirty miles east of Reno, Nevada, past dusty hills patched with muted blue sage and the occasional injury-lawyer billboard, a large concrete structure rises prominently in the desert landscape. When fully constructed, it will be a pilot for a business that entrepreneurs envision as a major facet of America’s future green economy: lithium-ion battery recycling.

Facts and myths about electric vehicles.

We provide the first at-scale estimate of electric vehicle (EV) home charging. Previous estimates are either based on surveys that reach conflicting conclusions, or are extrapolated from a small, unrepresentative sample of households with dedicated EV meters. We combine billions of hourly electricity meter measurements with address-level EV registration records from California households. The average EV increases overall household load by 2.9 kilowatt-hours per day, less than half the amount assumed by state regulators. Our results imply that EVs travel 5,300 miles per year, under half of the US fleet average. This raises questions about transportation electrification for climate policy.

Could you please compare US subsidies for coal and fossil fuels to US subsidies for renewables, annually over the last 10 years? The answer might seem cut and dried, but it’s not as simple as you might think.

A 2017 study by the NHTSA determined that EV batteries pose similar or lower fire risk than internal combustion engines, stating "Regarding the risk of electrochemical failure, the report concludes that the propensity and severity of fires and explosions from the accidental ignition of flammable electrolytic solvents used in Li-ion battery systems are anticipated to be somewhat comparable to or perhaps slightly less than those for gasoline or diesel vehicular fuels. The overall consequences for Li-ion batteries are expected to be less because of the much smaller amounts of flammable solvent released and burning in a catastrophic failure situation."

Wright Electric, provider of electric propulsion systems for regional aircraft, has launched an initiative to develop batteries targeting 1,000 watt hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) pack-level specific energy.

SAE International announced today that it will standardize the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector.

This important decision follows the switch from the SAE J1772 Combo (aka Combined Charging System - CCS1) charging standard in North America to NACS, announced by Ford, General Motors, Rivian and most recently Volvo, as well as a double-digit number of other companies

Roundup of data on electricity production and transmission.

Study of home charging on electrical grid requirements

North America became the fastest growing regional market for planned new battery cell manufacturing factories by the end of 2022.

To support its coming all-Tesla fleet, South Pasadena will install nine police-dedicated "Level II" electric vehicle chargers and one "Level III" electric vehicle charger. South Pasadena is only 3.42 sq. miles. They will install 9 L2 chargers and 1 L3 charger, in addition to 34 chargers around the city. The transition to electric vehicles will save $312,000 over their 10 year life, primarily due to the lower fuel and maintenance costs.

This technology has just proved its value in a crisis, and the more capacity we add, the more it will save us from high bills and blackouts. California just stared down its most extreme September heat event in history and survived better than expected — thanks in part to a new system of huge, grid-connected batteries.

Short term energy production and consumption statistics, including breakdown by generation source, price, CO2 emissions.

Many electric vehicle chargers across the U.S. do not work properly, creating a significant challenge for the Biden administration's agenda and a shift away from gasoline-powered cars.

Objective data on charging temperatures and tolerances.

Batteries operate over a wide temperature range, but this does not give permission to also charge them at these conditions. The charging process is more delicate than discharging and special care must be taken. Extreme cold and high heat reduce charge acceptance and the battery should be brought to a moderate temperature before charging.

Details on California EPA's recycling legislation

Sandy visits the teams at RecycLiCo Battery Materials and Kemetco Research for an in-depth discussion on battery recycling and a tour of a facility that's making this dream a reality.

On its face, the viral image seems ridiculous: A van tows a generator that is being used to charge an electric vehicle.

The Inflation Reduction Act works to expand the tax credit for electric passenger vehicle purchases. However, some of its key clauses are likely to make it harder to take advantage of the credit for at least a few years.

CBO report on budgetary effects of H.R. 5376 (Inflation Reduction Act)

Beginning in FY 2016, tax expenditures rose rapidly and leveled off, but direct federal support remained steady until Congress recently enacted temporary provisions
During FY 2016–22, most federal subsidies were for renewable energy producers (primarily biofuels, wind, and solar), low-income households, and energy-efficiency improvements.
During FY 2016–22, provisions in the tax code were the largest source of federal financial support.

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Nissan North America is recalling 9,813 model year 2023 Ariya EVs for a potential drive motor-related software defect, as per reports filed by the Japanese carmaker with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

• The automakers will install only NACS chargers beginning with electric vehicles produced in Q4 2024.
• Existing Kia and Hyundai EV drivers will have access to charging adaptors beginning in Q1 2025.
• Part of the agreement involves Tesla Superchargers being able to support the ultra-fast charging platform in Kia and Hyundai EVs.

Manufacturers are switching from NMC to LFP batteries for a number of reasons.

• Reduced likelihood of thermal runaway
• Elimination of nickel and cobalt
• Better charging performance at extreme temperatures
• 5x longevity in terms of charging cycles

The EV market grew 46% in 2022 compared to 2021, and EVs made up approximately 6.7% of new vehicle sales nationwide last year. With this booming market as a backdrop, Plug In America once again found that EV drivers love their vehicles, with 90% of owners reporting they are “likely” or “very likely” to purchase an EV as their next automobile.

What are the primary motivations for drivers and those considering EVs?
What are the most valuable sources of information available to EV customers?
What is the quality of the current EV buying experience for customers?
Are EV owners content? Why or why not?
What are the most significant concerns with existing fast-charging networks?

At an Earth Day ceremony Thursday, GoDurham will debut its two new environmentally friendly 100% electric buses, which the agency was able to buy thanks to a federal grant and matching funds provided by Durham taxpayers. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the GoDurham facility at 1905 Fay St. in Durham and will include remarks from

Electrified fleet services provider InCharge Energy has launched a new portfolio of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) bidirectional chargers that can not only optimize fleet operations but also help bolster the available energy to local grids.

In its Annual Energy Outlook 2021 (AEO2021), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that the share of renewables in the U.S. electricity generation mix will increase from 21% in 2020 to 42% in 2050. Wind and solar generation are responsible for most of that growth. The renewable share is projected to increase as nuclear and coal-fired generation decrease and the natural gas-fired generation share remains relatively constant. By 2030, renewables will collectively surpass natural gas to be the predominant source of generation in the United States. Solar electric generation (which includes photovoltaic (PV) and thermal technologies and both small-scale and utility-scale installations) will surpass wind energy by 2040 as the largest source of renewable generation in the United States.

Kia is sending its used batteries to be reused in energy storage systems.

The economic potential for battery reuse, or second-life, could help to further decrease the upfront costs of EV batteries and increase the value of a used EV. Given the growing market for EVs, second-life batteries could also represent a market of low-cost storage for utilities and electricity consumers. But in order to enable widespread reuse of EV batteries, policy will play an important role in reducing barriers and ensuring responsible, equitable, and sustainable practices.

How are Lithium Batteries Recycled? Today we find out. Whether its Electric Car batteries, cell phone batteries, or tool batteries the process is all the same. HUGE thanks to Li-Cycle for giving us a tour: https://www.li-cycle.com/ if you're looking to recycle your old cell phone or battery, you can find a drop off location here: https://www.call2recycle.org/locator/ and Call2Recycle will handle the rest. Lets get those old electronics and batteries turned into NEW technology!

We examine the private and public economics of electric vehicles (EVs) and discuss when market forces will produce the optimal path of EV adoption. Privately, consumer cost savings from EVs vary. Some experience net benefits from choosing gasoline cars, even after accounting for EV subsidies. Publicly, we survey the literature documenting the external costs and benefits of EVs and highlight several themes for optimal policy design including, 1) promoting regional variation in EV policies that align private incentives with social benefits, 2) pursuing a time-path of policies that reflect changing marginal benefits, and 3) rationalizing electricity and gasoline prices to reflect their social marginal cost. On the extensive margin, purchase incentives should ramp-down as learning-by-doing and network externalities (to the extent that they exist) diminish; on the intensive margin, gasoline should become relatively more expensive over time than electricity (per mile traveled) to reflect cleaner marginal emissions from electricity generation.

2022 update: According to a recent IMF report, the burning of coal, oil, and gas was subsidized by $5.9 trillion in 2020. This new way of calculating the proper pricing of pollution takes into account the health costs of air pollution and contributions to the impacts of global warming.