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August 10, 2022

It’s Electric! USPS EV’s 100% Funded

“USA Senate calls USPS’s bluff The USPS claimed it would cost $3.3 billion more in upfront costs to convert the fleet to 100% BEV instead of 90% ICE – which almost perfectly matches the $3 billion allocated by the new Senate bill.”The allocation is split into two legs, with $1.29 billion for purchasing electric trucks and $1.71 billion for upgrading BEV support infrastructure at USPS offices.USPS: “As announced in our statement, based on improvements in operational, technology and financial circ

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August 4, 2022

It’s Electric! Greener App for You?

Greener way to charge your vehicle at a charging station near you! We tried it and it works. Less guilt with the ease of an App. And no, it’s not for everyone, just EV efficient-ado’s!This is not an ad as we are all volunteers here yet the questions beg. How is the consumption of your electric car? How energy efficient are you driving? How much energy does your electric car consume when parked (vampire drain)? This app provides you with the complete evaluation of all raw data of your electric ca

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August 2, 2022

It’s Electric! And e – Beautiful!

Sweet conversions! Mercedes classics to modern electric vehicle technology for beautiful electric classic cars. Credits to Roel Pollen and Monceau Automobiles.A short presentation about Monceau Automobiles: the people, work and technology. With behind the scenes of our production process and explinations by all the technicians and artisans involved in building our beautiful and iconic electric classics.And thank you for supporting our work!

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July 29, 2022

How You Can “Talk Smart” About the Climate Crisis Every Day III

Photo courtesy BBC-TVAgainst the backdrop of “climate stripes” that will be featured on the cover of “The Climate Book” that Greta Thunberg is overseeing, out this October, the climate champion and ethical vegan addressed thousands gathered at the Glastonbury music festival on Worthy Farm, in Somerset, England, UK on Saturday 25 June 2022.Compiled by Alfred Robert Hogan As Fridays For Future co-founder Greta Thunberg told her audience of thousands at the Glastonbury music festival’s main Pyramid

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July 22, 2022

It’s Electric! Ford Synergy

It’s an electric hybrid with the ICE removed. And it’s from the year 1996 when Ford was still mapping the future of electrification and Aptera awaiting the future. Cute energizing video too!Detroit Car Show: Ford Motor Co.’s Synergy 2010 concept car explores futuristic alternatives that could offer triple the fuel efficiency of a typical family sedan.Ford Chairman and CEO Alex Trotman shows off the vehicle at the company’s year-end news conference. It will be on display at the Detroit auto show

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July 18, 2022

It’s Electric! Feel the Heat…

“Batteries are like humans, they don’t like high heat or low heat, the best temperature is the one humans are comfortable with.” Anna Stefanopoulou, the William Clay Ford professor of technology, the costs and how to avoid them.While there is little drivers can do to contain their cars’ temperatures during heat waves, Stefanopoulou and other experts who have been studying the advances in car technology told ABC News that manufacturers are hard at work finding new ways to beat the rising heat.Ste

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July 18, 2022

It’s Electric! EV e-Fuel

Porsche’s CEO Oliver Blume: “Combustion engines can be powered with e-fuels in a virtually carbon-neutral manner. They don’t have to be converted or retrofitted for it. We have to offer an option to the owners of existing vehicles too.”While the rest of the industry rushes into electrification, some automakers are taking a measured approach. Toyota, for example, has come under fire for its EV stance and continues to explore hydrogen technology as an alternative. Porsche is also looking at other

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July 15, 2022

It’s Electric! Solar Powered Scooters

Look Ma, no plug! Actually, a plug is included yet the solar panels installed on these two & three wheelers can charge your ride on the go or parked in these short, informative videos.According to the company, roo is even lighter, thanks to an optimized aluminum frame • roo is more agile to drive, thanks to its intelligent tilt technology which adapts to the various ways in which it can be driven • roo is more versatile, thanks to its easily exchangeable batteries which are convenient to remove

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July 14, 2022

It’s Electric! GE EV!

“GE Appliances surely generates a lot of transportation emissions. It is now looking to cut those by using electric trucks for some of its transportation needs”. According to Cleantechnica, GE Appliances “is deploying a fleet of electric freight vehicles on routes between the company’s inbound warehouses and its manufacturing facilities in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee.” The electric freight vehicles come from the company Einride. Aside from the clear climate and air quality benefits, GE Appl

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July 5, 2022

It’s Electric! The future of EV’s in USA

A fascinating look at the map Tesla took yet on 3-wheels. Join Sarah Hardwick and team Aptera in this rewarding segment and see EV’s produced affordably in the USA!Aptera USA is happening here in the USA so stay tuned as we keep bringing you updates on all shades of Green transportation, solutions and good stuff!Credits to Ashlee Vance and her great book!

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July 2, 2022

EV Negative Values

EV values can drop faster than an ICE on an electric heating element. Nor’adila Hepburn presents the research and story. Your responses to Nar’adlia findings are appreciated!Nor’adila writes, “When you’re tired of paying inflated prices at the gas pump for your car, buying an electric one can seem appealing. However, what you may not realize is that though they can save you a ton of money, maybe in the thousands, depending on what type of car you have, the buck stops there. For many EV owners, i

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