#sustainable vehicles

[hope-for-the-planet]

This is What the World's First All-EV Car Market Looks Like

Image and text from this Bloomberg article:

In Norway, Toyota Motor Corp. is going from one electric-powered model to five to better compete with Tesla Inc., fuel stations are ripping out pumps to make space for chargers, and even nursing homes in the rural interior have switched to battery-powered cars despite months of arctic cold. All are signs of the dramatic shift that has put the Nordic country on the cusp of becoming the first market in the world to all but eliminate sales of new combustion-powered cars. “It’s cold here, there are mountains, long distances to drive,” Yngve Slyngstad, the former head of Norway’s $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund, said on the way to his electric car in downtown Oslo. “There are so many reasons EVs shouldn’t have been a success here, and yet we’ve done it.” It’s a transition that happened with remarkable speed. While there have long been incentives to encourage EV purchases — mainly to promote short-lived domestic upstarts — adoption only started to accelerate in recent years, as a greater variety of cars became available. Once an inflection point was reached, the ramp-up was rapid.

[vmantras]

Volvo C40 Recharge E80: Luxury Electric SUV Overview

₹62.95 Lakh The Volvo C40 Recharge E80 represents a significant step in the luxury SUV market as a fully electric, environmentally conscious vehicle. It combines high performance with advanced safety, comfort, and cutting-edge technology, making it a competitive contender in the growing electric vehicle (EV) segment. Performance and Powertrain Electric Powertrain: Equipped with a 78 kWh…

[akulride]

Hero MotoCorp's Vision: "Be the Future of Mobility" "With our vision 'Be the Future of Mobility,' Hero MotoCorp aims to push boundaries and set new standards in innovation and sustainability. We

[e-rickshawpatnainfo]

Growth Key Factors of E-Rickshaw Manufacturing in Bihar

In recent years, the e-rickshaw manufacturer in Bihar has experienced remarkable growth, driven by several key factors that have reshaped the transportation landscape in the state. This surge is not only transforming how people commute but also creating opportunities for local manufacturers. Let’s delve into the factors propelling the growth of e-rickshaw manufacturing in Bihar.

1. Government Incentives and Policies

The Bihar government has been instrumental in fostering the growth of the e-rickshaw manufacturing sector. By introducing a range of incentives and subsidies, including financial��support for purchasing e-rickshaws and exemptions from registration fees and road taxes, the state has made it easier for both manufacturers and buyers to invest in electric vehicles. These policies have significantly reduced the financial barriers to entry, encouraging more local businesses to enter the e-rickshaw manufacturing company in Bihar.

2. Economic Advantages for Local Manufacturers

E-rickshaws offer economic benefits that extend beyond just operational cost savings for drivers. For manufacturers in Bihar, producing e-rickshaws provides a lucrative opportunity. With lower production costs compared to traditional vehicles and growing demand, local manufacturers are finding it profitable to invest in this sector. Additionally, the reduced costs associated with raw materials and production in Bihar contribute to competitive pricing, making locally manufactured e-rickshaws an attractive option for dealership.

3. Environmental Sustainability

The push towards environmental sustainability is a significant driver behind the rise of e-rickshaw manufacturing in Bihar. As awareness of air pollution and climate change grows, there is a clear demand for cleaner transportation solutions. E-rickshaws, being emission-free, align with both state and national environmental goals. Local manufacturers are capitalizing on this trend by producing vehicles that not only meet regulatory standards but also contribute to a greener future.

4. Urbanization and Transportation Demand

Bihar’s expanding urban areas and increasing population are creating a substantial demand for efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions. E-rickshaws, with their ability to navigate congested urban environments and provide affordable transportation, are ideally suited for these needs. Local e rickshaw manufacturers in Bihar are responding to this demand by ramping up production to meet the growing requirements of urban commuters and businesses.

5. Technological Innovations

Advancements in battery technology and electric vehicle design are the success of e-rickshaw company of Bihar. Bihar-based manufacturers are embracing these innovations to improve the performance and reliability of their products. Enhanced battery life, faster charging capabilities, and robust designs are helping local manufacturers offer high-quality e-rickshaws that meet market expectations and compete effectively with national and international players.

6. Local Manufacturing Advantages

Bihar’s growing e-rickshaw manufacturing sector benefits from several local advantages. The presence of skilled labor, reduced logistical costs, and proximity to raw materials contribute to the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of local production. Additionally, manufacturers of e rickshaw are able to provide tailored solutions and localized support, further enhancing their appeal to buyers within the state and beyond.

7. Rising Public Acceptance

Increased public awareness about the benefits of e-rickshaws has led to greater acceptance of these vehicles, which in turn drives demand for electric rickshaw manufacturer in Bihar. Educational campaigns and successful demonstrations by manufacturers have played a crucial role in changing perceptions and encouraging adoption. As more people recognize the advantages of e-rickshaws, including their cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits, local manufacturers are poised to capitalize on this growing market.

Conclusion

The exploring the growth of e-rickshaw manufacturing in Bihar is driven by a combination of supportive government policies, economic benefits, environmental considerations, urbanization needs, technological advancements, local production advantages, and rising public acceptance. As these factors continue to evolve, Bihar’s e-rickshaw manufacturers are well-positioned to play a significant role in shaping the future of transportation in the state. This dynamic sector not only promises economic opportunities but also contributes to a more sustainable and efficient urban transport system.

[wigoutlet]

[dandelionsresilience]

Good News - May 22-28

Like these weekly compilations? Support me on Ko-fi or $Kaybarr1735! Also, if you tip me on Ko-fi or CashApp (and give me some way to contact you if it doesn’t automatically), at the end of the month I'll send you a link to all of the articles I found but didn't use each week - almost double the content!

1. Scientists Invent Healthier More Sustainable Chocolate

“The new chocolate recipe from researchers at ETH Zurich uses more materials from the cocoa pod that are usually discarded, including more of the pulp as well as the inner lining of the husk, known as the endocarp. […] The resulting chocolate also [was “deliciously sweet” and] had 20% more fibre and 30 percent less saturated fat than average European dark chocolate[, and] it could enable cocoa farmers [to] earn more from their crops.”

2. Vermont Is Coming for Big Oil, Making It Pay for Decades of Climate Pollution

“Legislators in Montpelier are on the brink of enacting the "Climate Superfund Act," modeled after the federal Superfund law, that seeks to make oil, gas and coal companies pay for damages linked to historical greenhouse gas emissions. […] Companies would be held liable for the costs associated with […] floods and heat waves, along with losses to biodiversity, safety, economic development and anything else the treasurer deems reasonable[, that were caused by their emissions].”

3. Important bird habitat now protected in the Rocky Mountain Trench

“Grassland-reliant species in the Rocky Mountain Trench now have more protected habitat thanks to a new [270-hectare] conservation area near Cranbrook. […] About one-third of the Skookumchuck Prairie Conservation Area is forested[…,] Most of the site is a dry grassland[…, and] Three hectares of wetlands add to the landscape diversity and offer crucial benefits to wildlife and water systems in the area. This conservation gem also provides habitat for endangered American badger and excellent winter range for elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer.”

4. Lemur Week marked by 70th breeding success

“A wildlife park has celebrated its 70th lemur breeding success ahead of a week raising money to help save the endangered primates. […] The park's open-air Madagascar exhibit is home to 31 free-roaming lemurs and was officially opened in 2008. […] Females are only sexually receptive for just one or two days a year, leaving a small window of opportunity for males to father offspring. […] The two playful siblings, one female and one male, were born to father Bernard and mother Hira.”

5. Innovative material for sustainable building

“Researchers introduce a polymer-based material with unique properties. This material allows sunlight to enter, maintains a more comfortable indoor climate without additional energy, and cleans itself like a lotus leaf. The new development could replace glass components in walls and roofs in the future.”

6. Isle of Wight eagles don't pose threat to lambs as feared

“While there had previously been fears that the eagles would feed on livestock, such as lambs, the project has found no evidence of this. [… “W]hite-tailed eagles effectively steal meals from other predatory birds[, which is] a really important ecological role that had been lost within the landscape and is being restored.” [… The birds’] population was boosted by a chick last year – the first time the species has bred in England in 240 years.”

7. Breakthrough discovery uses engineered surfaces to shed heat

“Cheng's team has found a way to lower the starting point of the [Leidenfrost] effect by producing a surface covered with micropillars. […] The discovery has great potential in heat transfer applications such as the cooling of industrial machines and surface fouling cleaning for heat exchangers. It also could help prevent damage and even disaster to nuclear machinery.”

8. New malaria vaccine delivered for the first time

“A total of 43,000 doses arrived by air today from UNICEF, and another 120,000 are scheduled to show up in the coming days. […] They're the first vaccines designed to work against a human parasite. […] Across four African countries, these trials showed a 75% reduction in malaria cases in the year following vaccination of young children. […] The Serum Institute of India, who will be manufacturing the new vaccine, says a hundred million doses will likely be available to countries by the middle of next year.”

9. Urban gardening may improve human health: Microbial exposure boosts immune system

“"One month of urban indoor gardening boosted the diversity of bacteria on the skin of the subjects and was associated with higher levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines in the blood. The group studied used a growing medium with high microbial diversity emulating the forest soil," [… whereas] the control group used a microbially poor peat-based medium. [… N]o changes in the blood or the skin microbiota were seen. […] “This is the first time we can demonstrate that meaningful and natural human activity can increase the diversity of the microbiota of healthy adults and, at the same time, contribute to the regulation of the immune system."”

10. Cities Are Switching to Electric Vehicles Faster Than Individuals

“[M]ost large cities have adopted some kind of climate goal, and some of them are buying EVs for their municipal fleets at a faster rate than the general public. And that progress could speed up as more EVs enter the market and as cities get educated about grant funding and tax incentives that were passed over the last four years.”

May 15-21 news here | (all credit for images and written material can be found at the source linked; I don’t claim credit for anything but curating.)

[reasonsforhope]

"The prospects of the world staying within the 1.5C limit on global heating have brightened owing to the “staggering” growth of renewable energy and green investment in the past two years, the chief of the world’s energy watchdog has said.

Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency, and the world’s foremost energy economist, said much more needed to be done but that the rapid uptake of solar power and electric vehicles were encouraging.

“Despite the scale of the challenges, I feel more optimistic than I felt two years ago,” he said in an interview. “Solar photovoltaic installations and electric vehicle sales are perfectly in line with what we said they should be, to be on track to reach net zero by 2050, and thus stay within 1.5C. Clean energy investments in the last two years have seen a staggering 40% increase.” ...

The IEA, in a report entitled Net Zero Roadmap, published on Tuesday morning, also called on developed countries with 2050 net zero targets, including the UK, to bring them forward by several years.

The report found “almost all countries must move forward their targeted net zero dates”, which for most developed countries are 2050. Some developed countries have earlier dates, such as Germany with 2045 and Austria and Iceland with 2040 and for many developing countries they are much later, 2060 in the case of China and 2070 for India.

Cop28, the UN climate summit to be held in Dubai this November and December, offered a key opportunity for countries to set out tougher emissions-cutting plans, Birol said.

He wants to see Cop28 agree a tripling of renewable energy by 2030, and a 75% cut in methane from the energy sector by the same date. The latter could be achieved at little cost, because high gas prices mean that plugging leaks from oil and gas wells can be profitable...

He also called for Cop28 to agree a doubling of energy efficiency. “To reduce fossil fuel emissions, we need to reduce demand for fossil fuels. This is a golden condition, if we are to reach our climate goals,” he said.

Birol stopped short of endorsing the call that some countries have made for a full phase-out of fossil fuels by 2050 to be agreed at Cop28, but he said all countries must work on reducing their fossil fuel use."

-via The Guardian, September 26, 2023

[destielmemenews]

"The administration said the loan would support the construction of a facility where Rivian will make up to 400,000 “mass-market” electric SUVs and crossovers.

Specifically, it will support construction of Rivian’s R2 and R3 models, which the company says will be sold at a “significantly lower price point” than its flagship R1 vehicle, which is considered to be a luxury car."

source 1

source 2

source 3

[undeadbutch]

how do y'all jst like. have jobs

[chaotichungry]

I would love for this to be more normal. Small electric vehicles, made locally, used locally. Imagine if local deliveries were made with smaller, zippy vehicles that didn't make a lot of noise. American cities are made for cars, but I think it would be so nice to reclaim the space for walkability and more environmentally friendly alternatives.

[danield05-blog]

India as the next EV powerhouse! Young Visionary Aman Tripathi share his insights on how India can become the global electric vehicle hub for the world.

@AmanTripathi

[skruttet]

The Moominvalley page on the official Moomin site has been updated, and now states that “The theme of Season 4 is utopia.” It also only lists “Diana Whitley” as the season’s writer, although her name is actually Diane, not mentioning the other 3 writers. It also says the producer of season 1 was “John Woolley”, but I’m pretty sure they go by Jay now. I think the information the person who wrote this received needs to be updated 😅

[vmantras]

Tiago EV XZ Plus LR Review: Features, Performance and Value

₹10.89Lakh The Tata Tiago EV XZ Plus LR represents a significant stride in India’s electric vehicle market. Combining affordability, practicality, and a range of advanced features, it appeals to urban and semi-urban drivers transitioning to electric mobility. Here’s a detailed breakdown: General Overview Build Quality:The Tiago EV retains Tata’s reputation for solid build quality. The…

[thepastisalreadywritten]

𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦! 🏟️

Achieving greener Olympic games is not an overnight feat nor a simple design.

It involves a lot of materials from the Earth, such as nickel alloys, to make the Paris 2024 Olympics a sustainable event! 🔎

[wigoutlet]

https://www.tesla.com/cybertruck