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[Zztop]

Kia premieres EV9 7-seat SUV, 336-mile range, V2G capabilities, and GT version

As promised, following our first glimpse at official images last week, Kia has fully launched its long-anticipated EV9 SUV ahead...

electrek.co

 

[Rickboy]

Kia premieres EV9 7-seat SUV, 336-mile range, V2G capabilities, and GT version

As promised, following our first glimpse at official images last week, Kia has fully launched its long-anticipated EV9 SUV ahead...

electrek.co

Another product that KIA won't be able to build fast enough. Pretty much a home run.

 

[FLIPPY]

EV owners are increasingly frustrated with home charging, and it should worry every electric car maker

Inflation is making EV home charging more expensive, creating a headache for EV owners and denting customer satisfaction.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[superchuck500]

EV owners are increasingly frustrated with home charging, and it should worry every electric car maker

Inflation is making EV home charging more expensive, creating a headache for EV owners and denting customer satisfaction.

www.businessinsider.com

Probably highly location dependent. I think when I started EV in 2019 I paid about $.1275 per kw/h and now it’s right around $.135- so recharging at home is quite inexpensive.

But in the northeast, for example, it’s twice that.

How Much Does Electricity Cost in 2023? | EnergySage

Electricity prices vary greatly across different states in the US. Read our article to find out how much people in your state are paying on average.

www.energysage.com

 

[Tapxe]

EV owners are increasingly frustrated with home charging, and it should worry every electric car maker

Inflation is making EV home charging more expensive, creating a headache for EV owners and denting customer satisfaction.

www.businessinsider.com

It's truthful and good info, but a bit too close to fear mongering for me. I prefer to accept things take time to develop rather than be instantly available and plan accordingly. I debate whether it's by design that articles do that or personal biases which shape how individuals react to them. Prob a bit of both with more on the article side as the writer wants to generate revenue from a controvertial take.

That said, there are already some solutions. Seimen's has developed a charge port which installs at the meter in ~15 mins and reduces upgrade costs by up to 60%. They'll take some time, but only an idiot thinks electric vehicles are ready to replace ICE vehicles completely as things exist today.

If you follow the announcements, ICE development is being phased out while electric infrastructure is being developed so it seems smart money is on EV's happening despite the valid issues.

 

[FLIPPY]

It's truthful and good info, but a bit too close to fear mongering for me. I prefer to accept things take time to develop rather than be instantly available and plan accordingly. I debate whether it's by design that articles do that or personal biases which shape how individuals react to them. Prob a bit of both with more on the article side as the writer wants to generate revenue from a controvertial take.

That said, there are already some solutions. Seimen's has developed a charge port which installs at the meter in ~15 mins and reduces upgrade costs by up to 60%. They'll take some time, but only an idiot thinks electric vehicles are ready to replace ICE vehicles completely as things exist today.

If you follow the announcements, ICE development is being phased out while electric infrastructure is being developed so it seems smart money is on EV's happening despite the valid issues.

$1500.00 Ouch...

I guess if you can afford the car, 1500 isn't bad.

 

[Tapxe]

$1500.00 Ouch...

I guess if you can afford the car, 1500 isn't bad.

When CD's first came out, my father paid 700$ for a single disk 4x read system. Within a few years it was worthless as a new one with 16x 5 disk carousel model became available for ~100$.

It costs extra to be an early adopter. If it's not worth it to you, I understand because it isn't to me either. That doesn't mean I have to point out every fault while I wait to me. We need those early adopters to pay for the dev so I can enjoy the refined product.

My path is a different one to others. It's better to me, but others probably prefer their own. I'm ok with that, but I do still point out if I see unrealistic or invalid expectations. That article is unrealistic in that it compares a fledgling industry to one refined by over a century of development and govt subsidies.

 

[Tapxe]

https://www.npr.org/2023/03/30/1166921698/eu-zero-emission-cars

European Union member states gave final approval Tuesday to a plan that would require all new cars sold in the EU to be zero-emission vehicles starting in the year 2035.

 

[efil4stnias]

Heads up for those buyers looking for tax credits.

New rules start 4/18

US unveils stricter EV tax credit rules, effective April 18

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled stricter electric vehicle tax rules on Friday that will reduce or remove tax credits on some zero-emission models but grant buyers another two weeks before the new requirements take effect. The rules are aimed at weaning the United...

news.yahoo.com

From article -

The IRA requires 50% of the value of battery components to be produced or assembled in North America to qualify for a $3,750 credit and 40% of the value of critical minerals sourced from the United States or a free trade partner also for a $3,750 credit.


Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella said in a statement his best guess is "few" EVs on the market will qualify for the full $7,500 credit after April 17. He noted the requirement EVs be assembled in North America to qualify for any credit eliminated 70% of models

 

[Rickboy]

Heads up for those buyers looking for tax credits.

New rules start 4/18

US unveils stricter EV tax credit rules, effective April 18

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled stricter electric vehicle tax rules on Friday that will reduce or remove tax credits on some zero-emission models but grant buyers another two weeks before the new requirements take effect. The rules are aimed at weaning the United...

news.yahoo.com

From article -

The IRA requires 50% of the value of battery components to be produced or assembled in North America to qualify for a $3,750 credit and 40% of the value of critical minerals sourced from the United States or a free trade partner also for a $3,750 credit.


Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella said in a statement his best guess is "few" EVs on the market will qualify for the full $7,500 credit after April 17. He noted the requirement EVs be assembled in North America to qualify for any credit eliminated 70% of models

Electrek has a more in depth analysis.

Everything you need to know about the IRS's new EV tax credit guidance

The new EV tax credit guidance will reduce credits for cars with foreign-sourced battery components, and go into effect on April 17.

electrek.co

 

[Zztop]

Independent Test Lab Verified Amprius' 500 Wh/kg Battery Cell

Amprius announced that the performance of its li-ion battery cells were independently verified, confirming unprecedented energy density.

insideevs.com

According to the company, its lithium-ion cells, based on the Silicon Anode Platform, offer roughly two times higher energy density than state-of-the-art,= commercially available lithium-ion cells, which means a two times longer run time (or alternatively, half the weight/size, assuming the capacity is the same).

 

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 first drive: Is any other automaker delivering more value in high-tech EVs right now?

As we approach summer deliveries of Hyundai’s upcoming electric streamliner – the IONIQ 6 – I got the chance to...

electrek.co

 

[Rickboy]

More info on the 2025 RAM 1500 EV.
Top battery has 229kWh and a 500mile range.
The standard battery has 168kWh and gives a range of 350miles.
There is supposedly a range extender engine option to be made as well.
Up to 654HP, 14000lbs towing capacity, 1700lbs cargo, 800v architecture, 350kW DC Fast Charging, tons of storage everywhere, including a massive frunk, etc., etc.

It supposedly arrives in late 2024. I went ahead and put in a reservation. I don't think one will be available to me until late 2025 or early 2026. That's about the time I would be ready to trade in my Rivian.

2025 Ram 1500 REV Offers Up To 500 Miles Of Range Thanks To A Ginormous 229kWh Battery | Carscoops

Set to hit the market in late 2024, Ram's electric pickup will offer two battery pack options and up to 654 HP

www.carscoops.com

 

[CoolBrees]

This is disturbing to say the least

Tesla workers shared sensitive images recorded by customer cars

Between 2019 and 2022, groups of Tesla employees privately shared via an internal messaging system sometimes highly invasive videos and images recorded by customers’ car cameras.

www.reuters.com

 

[DaveXA]

This is disturbing to say the least

Tesla workers shared sensitive images recorded by customer cars

Between 2019 and 2022, groups of Tesla employees privately shared via an internal messaging system sometimes highly invasive videos and images recorded by customers’ car cameras.

www.reuters.com

Welp...I'm off the Tesla bandwagon. Never actually was on it to begin with, but no, I don't want cameras in my car, and not just Teslas, but any car. Looking out, fine, looking in...