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BaaS: Improving the EV Experience through Battery Swapping

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have lower operating costs than conventional automobiles, but their initial cost is greater than their ICE cousins.    As we have mentioned in previous articles, the cost of EV batteries is linked to the higher price of EVs. Using this model, the upfront cost of an electric car can be reduced.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. That’s about two thirds of the leasing cost of a LEAF nowadays. Of course, the anti-EV crowd picked up on that.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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Further amplifying Volvo’s commitment to electrification, this report sought to provide new insights on the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), the current barriers to purchasing, and the future of the EV economy. On the more practical side, 1 in 4 EV drivers are looking for other maintenance services being provided onsite (26%).

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What Does It Take To Win The EV Race As A Country?

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Consider the case of Norway. Furthermore, Norway promotes in-house charging of EVs by offering incentives to housing organisations and residents of apartment buildings so they may install their chargers on their premises. Guess the result…Norway leads the EV adoption in the world. Again let us take Norway as an example.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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To save development and maintenance costs, and to leverage emerging standards, charging station manufacturers increasingly turn to EV ecosystem partners. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) : A more reliable and available network leads to reduced CapEx and OpEx resulting in reduced TCO for network operators.

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Hertz goes big on EVs, now with 100 Polestar 2s in Australian rental fleet

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As well as lowering the costs of refuelling and servicing, there’s less time in shuffling cars around due to their simpler operation and the relative ease of recharging. Places such as Norway already have extensive airport EV charging stations to cater for vast electric car fleets. Electric cars charging at Norway airport.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

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The cost of platinum makes hydrogen fuel cells an expensive proposition even in comparison to lithium-ion batteries. an explosion of a hydrogen filling station in Sandvika, Norway, injuring two people and causing Hyundai and Toyota to cease sales of their FCEV in that country [6,7].