Several Tesla Model Y vehicles have been spotted at Gigafactory Berlin. Production has been expected to start any day, but official environmental approval is still uncertain.
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EV charging is never 100% efficient.
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Italy’s industrial capital, Milan, plans to replace its 1,200 diesel buses with electric vehicles by 2030. Public transport agency ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi) chose electronics giant ABB to deliver a turnkey charging solution for its San Donato depot, the first of four fully electrical depots planned for the city and a pilot site for new charging solutions.
ABB’s Terra 124 chargers have been installed in the depot’s parking area. One charger can fast-charge two vehicles at the same time, optimizing installation cost. The e-buses are scheduled to charge during the night when energy costs are lower. Milan’s e-buses, which have a range of up to 180 km, can remain in use all day without the need for interim charging.
As the pilot charging site is focused on using the most innovative and energy-efficient solutions, ABB’s package included the installation of a 324 kWh battery system, or Energy Storage Solution (ESS). The ESS allows ATM to manage its grid consumption, and enables the simulation of potential second-life use cases for bus battery packs.
ABB’s EV Site Solution (EVSS) controller optimizes the ESS recharging process while minimizing energy demand, and reduces operating costs by controlling peak consumption in real time. The ABB Ability Connected Services Portfolio of digital solutions allows remote diagnosis and management of the chargers.
“As transit operators face energy challenges for the full electrification of their fleets, they need holistic solutions which can enable new energy management capabilities and potential future second-life use cases for their electric bus battery packs,” said Frank Muehlon, President of ABB’s E-mobility Division. “ABB has provided a complete, end-to-end charging infrastructure solution for ATM which enables full connectivity and cloud computing, as well as creating an impressive blueprint for the future rollout of similar solutions for other transit operators.”
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In October, New York City announced a new investment of $75 million in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, as part of a plan to transition its entire vehicle fleet to EVs. The current phase of the plan includes purchasing 300 EVs to replace fossil fuel-powered models.
Now Tesmanian reports that this will include hundreds of Tesla Model 3s. Public records show a proposed contract under which the Department of City Administration would purchase Tesla Model 3s for the sum of $12,360,000, to be delivered within 5 years. The agency is expected to make a final decision this month.
The contract doesn’t state the number of cars the city will buy, but Tesmanian calculates that the amount indicates about 274 base-trim Model 3s (fewer if they are Long Range or Performance models).
“You can count on New York City to lead the way when it comes to finding sustainable climate solutions, fighting back against global warming, and building a greener future for the next generation,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
“The EV investment and infrastructure that we put in place today will become the foundation of a clean and reliable transportation system for the next generation of New Yorkers,” said Ben Furnas, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Sustainability. “Today’s announcement is a key example of the City’s commitment to end the age of fossil fuels, improve air quality and public health—especially in Environmental Justice communities most impacted by polluting tailpipe emissions.”
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Lucid Air delivers a significant range replenishing advantage over Tesla Model S Plaid, which wins in a few metrics too.
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If Biden’s Build Back Better legislation fails to pass, there may not be a renewed EV tax credit.
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Tesla has been adding a strange new warning about putting battery packs as old as 2017 in brand new 2021 Model 3 vehicles for sale.
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Alex confirms Hyundai’s claim of 10% to 80% in 18 minutes.
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Elon Musk allows drones on factory sites, and this particular photographer captured some unique video footage.
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