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Countries and regions around the world have set sunset dates for the sale of fossil vehicles, most of them in the 2030-2040 timeframe. Are these deadlines achievable?
A new survey commissioned by ABB Robotics and Automotive Manufacturing Solutions asked 600 auto industry experts, including managers and engineers from vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, what they thought about pending ICE phase-out dates.
More than half (59%) of the respondents said they believe the shift to pure EV production is not achievable within current legislative timelines. Some 28% said that the deadlines were achievable, but that there would be significant challenges; 18% believe the present targets will never be met. Only 11% called all regional targets for EV adoption by 2030-2040 realistic.
The respondents surveyed highlighted challenges in adapting to a new battery supply chain, concerns over the levels of capital investment required, shortages of raw materials, suitable infrastructure and lack of grid capacity.
“The automotive industry is acutely aware of the stresses and strains involved in meeting the proposed regional timetables for reaching full EV production,” said Joerg Reger, Managing Director of ABB Robotics Automotive Business Line.
Naturally the company sees robotics as an important technology to enable the transition to EVs. “Automation is key to making production more resilient, efficient and faster to meet these targets, which is why we’re seeing high demand for our robots that specialize in EV powertrain assembly,” says ABB. “These solutions radically reduce build times, improve flexibility, further simplify the production process and ultimately drive down production costs.”
Not the three wheeled news I want to hear Reversing course: Mesa's ElectraMeccanica halts production of three-wheeled electric vehicles
By: Amy Edelen, Phoenix Business Journal
Posted at 9:36 AM, Mar 24, 2023
MESA, AZ — ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. is ceasing production of its Solo three-wheeled electric vehicles and ending its contract with manufacturing partner Zongshen Industrial Group, following a voluntary recall of the cars, the Mesa-based company wrote in a letter to shareholders this month.
ElectraMeccanica CEO Susan Docherty wrote in the letter that technical issues associated with the Solo’s recall notice and barriers to customer acceptance of three-wheeled vehicles made it “impossible to profitably manufacture and sell” the cars.
Instead, Mesa-based ElectraMeccanica (Nasdaq: SOLO) plans to design and build the Project 4, a new four-wheeled electric vehicle that it says will be manufactured onshore, although it didn’t specify whether it would be built at its Valley assembly and technology facility.
Aptera Autonomous Driving — openpilot™ they're not giving up just yet......
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Aptera is pleased to announce that it will integrate openpilot™, the number one ranked driver assistance system by Consumer Reports, in its solar electric vehicles.
This move will allow Aptera drivers to enjoy road trips with openpilot™’s advanced features including adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and forward collision warning.
The driver monitoring system will ensure that drivers remain attentive while using the system. Openpilot™, created by comma.ai, is not affiliated with Aptera. Read more here aptera.us
Even though openpilot™ has vastly surpassed nearly all driver assistance systems on the market today, big auto players have not embraced it. They continue to throw hundreds of millions of dollars into developing their own inferior systems, while openpilot™ is open-source software that anyone can implement for free.”
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The Electric Car, or MPG "what me worry?" | Stock Discussion ForumsShare
What does talking to JD Power have to do with a misleading and foolish untrue article.
Foolish?
The article just points out the fact that more education of the public is needed to emphasize the big advantage of electric vehicles over fossil fueled ones.
The actual cost of energy needed to move them down the road.
The Electric Car, or MPG "what me worry?" | Stock Discussion ForumsShare
When anyone buys an electric car and plugs it in to the grid surely they know it is going to cost them money
through their electrical bill to charge, and drive it.
Revelation!!
Here’s a solution,,, walk ,, bike,,jog run pogo.
Substitute ice cars into the headline.
Internal Combustion Car owners are becoming increasingly frustrated with the cost of gasoline.
Here’s a solution,,, walk ,, bike blah blah… It must have been a slow news day ,and bold the “revelation “ as a knock on EV’s too. Anyway no biggy , I just made a comment that’s all. :+)
The Electric Car, or MPG "what me worry?" | Stock Discussion ForumsShare
One of the biggest obstacles to EV adoption is the need for home EV charging. The ability to charge electric vehicles at home is necessary in order for drivers to have the needed range every day without inconvenience, but many homes do not have the infrastructure in place to support this. In the case of apartments and single-family homes without driveways, there’s just no way to get home charging at all. This leaves people depending on public chargers for a charge every few days, making it far less convenient than a gas car.
While transit fanatics will tell us that people should just not own a car, that’s just not realistic in many places that have long depended on cars for transportation. That’s something to work on, but it can’t happen fast enough. So, we need to explore alternatives.
One good alternative is public charging along residential streets, or as one organization calls it, “Connected Kerbs.” By putting public stations in as many other places as possible (like workplaces and stores), too, the need for home charging can be alleviated or solved entirely.
That’s why it’s great news that Connected Kerb and Surrey County Council have joined forces to deliver the 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charge points needed across Surrey by 2030. This ambitious rollout of charge points at over 1,500 locations is the largest deployment of EV chargers by a UK local authority and will make it easier for residents to take advantage of the many benefits offered by electric vehicles.
The installation of these charge points in streets and public car parks represents a major step forward in accelerating EV uptake in Surrey, paving the way for an environmentally friendly transformation that will reduce air pollution levels and enable more people to switch to greener forms of transport.
This ambitious rollout is set to deliver more than 5,000 fast charging points by 2027, including over 500 rapid charging points, resulting in an increase from one charger per 9,000 residents in Surrey to an estimated one charger per 2,500 residents.
“If one local authority can deliver such a significant boost to the UK’s charging network, just imagine what we could achieve by 2030 if every city, county, and combined authority was empowered to do the same. The recent Net Zero Review was clear – local authorities can become the driving force behind the rollout of charging infrastructure across the country, and our partnership with Surrey County Council is case and point,” said Chris Pateman-Jones, CEO of Connected Kerb. “If local authorities are the door to a clean transport future, then charging networks like Connected Kerb are the key, providing the tools and expertise needed to unlock the transition at the pace and scale required to reach net zero. Although the Government’s estimate of 300,000 chargers by 2030 may feel ambitious, it’s eminently possible – and necessary – to achieve; this deal proves it.”
The recently published Net Zero Review by Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP highlighted the importance of local authorities taking a leading role in rolling out charging infrastructure. The partnership between Surrey County Council and Connected Kerb demonstrates the commitment to meeting these ambitions, as well as keeping up with the growing demand and adoption of electric vehicles — up 40% in 2022 compared to 2021.
“Today’s announcement marks another step in the growth of our public chargepoint network, enabling more and more motorists to make the switch to electric vehicles,” said MP Skidmore. “The UK is seeing hundreds of millions of pounds of private investment in EV charging across the country, with valuable support from the Government, and it’s great to see innovative British companies like Connected Kerb working with local authorities to deliver ambitious projects such as this one.”
This groundbreaking initiative will take charge points to over 1,500 locations across Surrey, making it easier for residents to switch to greener forms of transport while enjoying all the benefits that electric vehicles have to offer. This rollout is expected to drive a cleaner and more sustainable future for the county, paving the way for an environmentally friendly transformation that will reduce air pollution levels and benefit everyone in Surrey.
The partnership between Connected Kerb and Surrey County Council will see a rapid rollout of on-street chargepoints across the county, with plans to install hundreds of chargepoints within the first year. In recognition of the need to make EV adoption a practical reality for the 2.35 million blue badge holders on UK roads, this ambitious undertaking sets an additional target to make one in five of the EV charging bays accessible to drivers with disabilities.
Inclusivity and accessibility have been at the heart of the Net Zero Review and Connected Kerb’s annual report, with a goal of ensuring equal access to reliable charging in both urban and rural areas. This commitment to accessible and reliable charging network has delivered remarkable results — in 2022, the company achieved a 99.1% uptime for its charging network.
Connected Kerb’s product range is set to be rolled out across Surrey, consisting of 7kW and 22kW Gecko chargers, Chameleon chargers for on-street and car parks, and the wall-mounted Limpet and Scarab throughout housing developments. The Chameleon charger has been designed with accessibility needs in mind.
In addition to EV charging points, the contract includes Connected Kerb’s social value projects. These initiatives will see them providing industry support to pupils interested in learning about electric vehicle chargepoints, employability support for vulnerable young people and backing a number of charities in the county. All this stands to deliver significant value to Surrey residents.
This announcement is significant for Surrey residents as it shows how Connected Kerb’s product range and social value projects will play a role in enhancing their day-to-day lives. The EV charge points on its own would be a great benefit to many, with the added bonus of support for local educational centers, vulnerable youth and charities making it an even more meaningful investment.
Hopefully more local governments, not just in the UK, but everywhere else, will look at this and try to do things like it. Drivers who can’t install home charging would benefit greatly, as would everyone else who lives and breathes nearby.
