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Originally Posted by dragracer567
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It's not inconceivable that by 2028, the charging networks in the US and Europe will rival petrol stations with charge times below 15 minutes. |
| Like its name suggests, the Terra 360 is capable of charging an electric vehicle at 360 kW, which makes it the fastest EV charger currently available on the market. That’s because at those speeds drivers could add 100km of range in just three minutes. Despite offering maximum charging speeds of 360 kW, no car is capable of receiving those speeds. That’s not really the idea behind the Terra 360, however, with the modular charger actually designed to offer up to four cars a share of its charging speeds. So, what does that mean? Well, it means that if four cars are plugged into the charger, the maximum output of the Terra 360 will drop to just 90 kW. That’s enough to give vehicles a boost of around 210 miles per hour, but it’s significantly less than the 100km of range in just three minutes. |
| the steep rise in nickel prices, the London Metal Exchange yesterday even proceeded to suspend trading after prices doubled and a ton traded at more than $100,000. This was quite an unusual move on the part of the stock exchange |
| The skyrocketing price of nickel will have repercussions for many industries, but it will make it difficult for automakers to produce electric vehicles, as they are one of the essential components of lithium-ion batteries. |
| Some experts have pointed out problems with nickel supply in the past, when there were warnings that global demand will outperform supply in 2024. However, thanks to the outbreak of conflict, the situation took a faster turn. |
| In the field of batteries and their technologies, there are alternatives, such as lithium iron phosphate accumulators, that can do without nickel. However, these batteries also have their minuses, such as lower energy density. |
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Originally Posted by volkman10
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Electric cars to be more expensive, the reason is nickel as WAR rages in Ukraine. If the situation leads to an increase in the price of electric cars, then the whole transition of customers from cars with internal combustion engines to electromobility is likely to slow down. |
| As per a recent study, EVs currently account for less than 1% of total vehicle sales in India but the market is growing rapidly. The company expects the Indian e-mobility market to be worth around at least ₹47,500 crore by 2025. Two-wheelers account for the largest share of this market at 62%, followed by three-wheelers at 37% |
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Originally Posted by JReacher13
(Post 5281635)
And my skepticism with EVs continue..:confused: |
| The probe covers an estimated 138,324 vehicles that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said are at risk of catching fire when parked or in use |
| The regulator which can deem cars defective and order recalls said it launched its probe after receiving complaints about cars made by Stellantis NV, Volkswagen AG, General Motors Co., Hyundai Motor Co. and Mercedes-Benz Group AG. |
| Electric vehicles might be the future, but the auto industry needs to do a lot to ensure a smooth transition. Industry stakeholders feel there’s still a lot of leg work needed to improve infrastructure, policy, and availability of raw materials for production. |
| There’s a lot to consider for consumers, including their driving habits, residence, and the type of vehicle they are looking to get. Hybrid cars offer a better transition into going fully electric for the more informed consumer |
| also felt that producing more fuel-efficient vehicles is a better proposition for profit and decreased emissions. He pointed out the main issues affecting the transition, including the cost of buying an EV and gaps in charging infrastructure. |
| If you think that the fire incidents are limited to only cars from Chinese brands, a number of Teslas had also fell victim to battery fires. The models that reportedly caught fire are the Model 3 and Model S. |
| Out of 86 reported fire accidents, Chinese brand BYD has the most reported fires. But it is hardly surprising as BYD is the largest EV manufacturer in China. |
| The latest BYD vehicle that caught fire occurred in October 2021, it was a BYD Han that was seen emitting white smoke on the side of the Shenzhen Shuiguan Expressway. The last Tesla fire also reportedly occurred in October 2021 where a Model S spontaneously caught fire while it was parked. |
| Out of 86 reported incidents only 7 incidents were due to unknown causes while 31 occurred while the car was parked, 22 occurred during charging, 20 occurred when the car was still on the move, and six occurred after a collision. |
| A further report by the Beijing Institute of Technology also revealed that 38.5 percent of the incidents occurred while in a static state and 27.5 percent of incidents occurred while the EV was charging. |
| About 66 percent of fire incidents happen in hot months while 34 percent occurred during cold months. Fire occurrences during the winter months is largely due to charging. |
| Millions of vehicles from a variety of manufacturers are currently under recall for risk of catching fire, which can cause property damage and tragic loss of life. The most newsworthy recalls of late are electric vehicles, specifically some Tesla, Chevy, and Hyundai car models. Between past recalls, ongoing recalls, and future recalls sure to come, you may be concerned that your own car might burst into flames at any moment. A recent study from insurance experts AutoinsuranceEZ.com might have some answers. Researchers posed the question, “Are electric vehicles more prone to car fires than gas or hybrid vehicles?” Using data collected and analyzed from sources including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and government recall data from Recalls.gov, researchers broke down incidents of car fires by vehicle and fuel type. After crunching car fire statistics and sales data, the authors of the study found that hybrids actually have more fires per 100K sales, with: Hybrid vehicles: 3,474 fires per 100K sales Gas vehicles: 1,529 fires per 100K sales Electric vehicles: 25 fires per 100K sales Although electric vehicles (EVs) may not catch fire as often as other vehicles, when they do catch fire, they can be extremely difficult to extinguish and cause much more damage. This has to do with the battery, which we’ll talk about more in a moment. As you’ll see below, when hybrid and EVs are recalled for fire risks, battery issues are almost always the cause. Using data from 2020, researchers compared fire risk recalls for all three types of vehicles (gas, hybrid, and electric). Fire risk recalls for gas vehicles, on the other hand, cited issues like electrical shorts, fuel leaks, or braking systems – but not batteries. |
| As per government, electric cars should produce some kind of sound either natural or artificial to alert people nearby |
| Electric cars will soon need to produce some kind of sound either by natural or artificial means for alerting pedestrians and people nearby according to a new set of norms proposed by the Central government’s Automotive Industry Standards Committee (AISC) The norms are applicable to both passenger cars as well as goods carriers. These latest draft standards might soon be inducted into the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, by its Technical Standing Committee. |
| Once these standards are implemented, EV manufacturers are expected to introduce helical gear pair primary transmissions in their offerings to produce a whining note |
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