#Urban Electric Car

[vmantras]

Tata Tigor EV XZ Plus: Affordable Electric Sedan Review

₹13,49Lakh The Tata Tigor EV XZ Plus is a thoughtfully engineered electric sedan, blending affordability, eco-conscious technology, and practicality. Let’s delve into its key features and assess its potential impact on the electric vehicle (EV) segment. Design and Build Quality Exterior Design:The Tigor EV XZ Plus maintains Tata’s distinct design philosophy with clean, aerodynamic lines. The…

[reasonsforhope]

i live in the midwest US, right? and something that's been so fascinating to me is the fact that i spend equal time, roughly, in urban, suburba, and rural areas- and i'm seeing the same renewables growth in all three. solar panels, advertisements for EVs, charging stations, newly installed wind turbines, actual EVs and hybrids on the roads, i've even been able to witness solar panel installations in the city. the buses in my city's fleet are more and more becoming electric or otherwise more sustainable. i see farmers with portable solar and batteries by their houses. people in the suburbs are getting solar installed and bragging about new electric vehicles.

it's becoming more and more commonplace, and it's both affordable and popular to go green. that really gives me hope, honestly. seeing people who don't really care about the environment go environmentally-friendly anyways, because it's profitable, or cool, or cheap, or just because they like it. sure, it's sort of sad, but on the other hand it shows me just how widespread this change is. and it's not a huge thing either!! like i just see new solar or wind or the like and it's more of a "huh. neat" or "we need to look into panels for the house" than anything else. so much hope in the little things like that, in seeing the way the world changes when no one is looking.

having governments and activist organizations working for this is making a change, and it's so beautiful and i'm so lucky that i get to be alive to see the world changing for the better. and my area is experiencing unprecedented growth!! and i see so much of that come with solar. there's like, a gas-station style charging station near me. isn't that awesome? i can't wait to see more of it.

That's awesome!! Thank you for sending this in, that really is so full of hope, especially the fact that it's the midwest and it's happening equally across urban, suburban, and rural settings. That's so great to hear.

The renewables revolution isn't going anywhere, and it's because of just what you said: it's cheaper and easier and more profitable. And it's gonna change the world.

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

Honda Urban EV Concept, 2017. A prototype that pointed to the styling that would be used on the Honda e. What didn't go into production were the reverse opening doors and front bench seat.

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[anonymous-bastard]

Have any thoughts on "self driving" electric cars?

I personally don't like them, but wanted to hear your views.

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I've got a lot of them! Though I do need to preface this with: definitely not a traffic planner.

So first: electric vehicles in general.

I'm actually not the biggest fan of EVs to begin with. While I know we need to move away from gas powered cars, I am not convinced EVs are the solution, at least not all of it. Car batteries drain ressources, are toxic and eventually decline, range isn't great, etc. There are other possible emission free sources of energy (hydrogen, methane).

We also just need less cars. In general. That's non-negotiable. One or several cars per household was never sustainable, is often not even logical or economical. We need more busses, trains, trams, ride shares. And sidewalks.

One a person level I am extremey wary about self-driving. Without a drive, who's accountable? Logically the company, but when has a large company ever been hold accountable? The actual, statistical safety of current self-driving technology is too far out of my wheelhouse to really say much other than "the things I've heard conflict with each other". But the thought definitely makes me uneasy.

That being said, from a professional perspective, they do solve some problems. Ride share systems can reduce the amount of cars in existence and the especially the amount of stationary traffic. Less roadside parking, less parking garages, less room sacrificed to cars doing nothing, less asphalt. Halleluja.

And this positve effect could be bolstered by self-driving technologies, so you can order a car directly to your house. You basically don't need a private car anymore.

If it's technologically sound, scientifically proven to be safer than human drivers... I can see benefits for it. But it needs to be legislated well.

Another thing: this would effectively put taxis, Uber, etc out of business. Possibly train, tram and bus drivers too. People will loose their jobs. We can't stop progress, but we need make sure the people affected don't fall through the cracks. Once again a little out of my expertise, but I felt it was important to at least bring it up.

[mensfactory]

Fiat Topolino Dolcevita !

Measuring just 2.53 meters the all-electric city EV has a 7.2-meter turning radius for shimming around tight spaces where standard vehicles get stuck.

Topolino gets the 6kW electric motor which should be ample for slow city riding. Given the small size, there’s a 5.5kWh battery which only churns out a promised range of 47 miles and a top speed of 28mph. 

[awesome-casuallyfamouscollector]

Izmēģinām lētu ķīniešu elektromobili Dongfeng Box

Nostāsti par lētiem ķīniešu elektromobiļiem, kas pārpludinās tirgu, mūsu reģionā pagaidām īstenojušies tikai ar GWM Ora. Taču nupat Latvijas tirgū ienācis jauns spēlētājs no ĶTR - Dongfeng Motor Company. Tas gatavs piedāvāt elektromobili Box par mazāk kā 20 000 eiro. Lai gan elektromobiļa nosaukums tulkojumā no angļu valodas nozīmē "kaste", par nesmuku kasti to vis nenosauksi. Mazajam ķīnietim ir plastisks, samērīgs dizains dažādās krāsās. Citviet pasaulē šo automašīnu pazīst kā Nammi Box. Ķīnas autoražotāji ar vieglu roku izveido arvien jaunus apakšzīmolus vai ikkatrai jaunai modeļu līnijai un reģionam. Dongfeng Box ir tikai 4 metrus garš, taču tam ir četras durvis un tikpat daudz pilnvērtīgu sēdvietu. Pat vislabākajā komplektācijā aizmugurējā sēdekļa atzveltne nolokāma vienā gabalā, un aizmugurējam stiklam nav slotiņas. Bagāžnieks izrādās negaidīti prāvs. Tas liek domāt, ka baterija arī nav nekāda lielā. Tā arī ir. Gaitas baterijas kapacitāte ir 32 vai 42 kilovatstundas. Ar lielāko pietiek 300 kilometriem. Siltumsūkņa Box nav. Tā kā siltumsūknis ne vienmēr ir pat lielākiem elektriskiem krosoveriem, mazs pilsētas elektromobilis gan jau var bez tāda iztikt(..)

Let's test a cheap Chinese electric car Dongfeng Box

Stories about cheap Chinese electric cars flooding the market have so far only come true in our region with the GWM Ora. However, a new player from the PRC - Dongfeng Motor Company - has just entered the Latvian market. It is ready to offer the Box electric car for less than 20,000 euros. Although the name of the electric car translates from English as "box", you wouldn't call it an ugly box. The little Chinese has a plastic, proportional design in different colors. Elsewhere in the world, this car is known as the Nammi Box. Chinese automakers create new sub-brands with a light hand, or for each new model line and region. The Dongfeng Box is only 4 meters long, but it has four doors and the same number of full seats. Even in the best configuration, the rear seatback folds down in one piece, and the rear window does not have a wiper. The trunk turns out to be unexpectedly empty. This suggests that the battery is not that big either. It is so. The running battery capacity is 32 or 42 kilowatt hours. The largest is enough for 300 kilometers. There is no heat pump Box. Since a heat pump is not always available even for larger electric crossovers, a small city electric car can do without one.

[energy-5]

Sustainable Development in Singapore: An Exemplar of Modern Urban Ecology

Strategic Advancement in Green Building: In an ambitious endeavor, Singapore aims for 80% of its buildings to be green-certified by 2030, a significant milestone considering its urban density. Changi Airport, an epitome of this initiative, integrates a myriad of eco-friendly features, including the Rain Vortex, the world's tallest indoor waterfall, enhancing its reputation as the "World's Best Airport" for eight consecutive years.

Solar Energy Initiatives: Singapore's commitment to renewable energy is evident in its solar power achievements. Surpassing 820 megawatt-peak (MWp) in solar capacity at the end of 2022, the nation is on track to reach its 2025 target of 1.5 gigawatt- (GWp).

Enhancements in Public Transportation: Singapore's sustainable transport strategy aims for 75% of peak-hour commutes to be via public transport by 2030. The expansion of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system and the introduction of eco-friendly buses are pivotal in this endeavor, aiming to reduce reliance on private vehicles and lower carbon emissions.

Promotion of Electric Vehicles (EV): The government's extension of the Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant until December 2025 underscores its commitment to enhancing EV infrastructure. This initiative, covering up to 50% of the cost of smart chargers, has led to the approval of 267 EV charger applications across 107 condominiums since July 2021.

Vision of a "City in a Garden": Singapore's approach to urban development harmoniously blends with environmental stewardship, as seen in its goal to plant one million trees by 2030. The iconic Gardens by the Bay, with its Supertrees, symbolizes this blend of ecological innovation and urban living, integrating features like solar energy collection and rainwater harvesting.

Singapore's multifaceted approach to sustainability is a testament to its visionary leadership, integrating technology, policy, and community involvement to create a living model of a sustainable urban future.

[dianasaurthemelonlord]

Yet another reminder that Electric Cars won’t save us, the only way forward to sustainable transportation is to end car dependency all together and transition to pedestrian oriented neighborhoods and cities with ample access to Public Transit. People deserve the choice, People shouldn’t HAVE to buy a car just to survive… certainly not on the richest, most developed, bestest, and free-est nation to ever exist; also one that America was almost literally built on Railroads and those were demolished to build highways for motor companies and the military starting after WW2

Your goofy-ass Tesla ain’t doing shit to solve the real problems bud, the issues that people still would practically be required to buy a car just to live a decent life. Coercion isn’t Freedom.

[bumblebeeappletree]

Just outside sprawling Phoenix, a car-free neighborhood built from scratch has gone up, the first one of its kind in the US. Modeled after walkable villages of yesteryear, Culdesac Tempe sits next to a light rail stop and has its own grocery store, restaurant, coffee shop, used clothing store, gym, and plenty of gathering spaces.

The 17-acre community will eventually have 1000 residents, but no parking except for guests (the city of Tempe waived mandated parking minimums) though there is plenty of bike parking and free annual light rail passes for all residents.

Culdesac resembles a Mediterranean white village, but it also is aiming at “desert urbanism” to provide relief from the local heat. There are no cement sidewalks (using instead pavers and decomposed granite), white paint to reflect the sun and native plants to help create a microclimate. Culdesac’s Erin Boyd explained that temperatures on their walkways have been measured at 90F (32C) on days when the pavement outside Culdesac is 120F (48C).

While currently units here are only for rent, Boyd explained that Culdesac’s expansion plans include options for residents to buy as well.

https://culdesac.com/

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[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

Nissan Concept 20-23, 2023. A sporty urban electric concept car designed at Nissan Design Europe (NDE) and unveiled by CEO Makoto Uchida to celebrate studio’s 20 years in London. The simple brief was to design a car which the NDE team would like to drive on the streets of the city where they work.

[vmantras]

Mini Cooper SE Review: The Ultimate Urban Electric Car

₹52.5 Lakh The Mini Cooper SE is an electric iteration of the iconic Mini brand, combining classic design, premium build quality, and cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) technology. It’s tailored for urban environments with its compact dimensions, engaging driving dynamics, and eco-friendly appeal. Here’s an extended review of its features and capabilities: Design and Aesthetics Exterior…

[ersatzpenguin]

Electric vehicles have the potential, when paired with renewable energy sources, to address exactly one problem: greenhouse gas emissions from consumer transit. While that is a significant problem, it’s just scratching the surface when it comes to problems caused by cars, and if you care about the environment, I’d invite you to care about the environment you live in as well.