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Electra plans a $850 million aircraft factory in Springfield, Ohio, to build nine-passenger electric planes, but whether the climate case holds depends on what trips actually get replaced
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (818+ words) Electra invests $850M in Ohio for electric aircraft. Climate impact depends on fuel savings and what car trips it replaces. By Sonia Ramírez · Editorial process Manufacturer Electra plans to invest $850 million in a 96-acre aircraft plant in Springfield, Ohio, where it…...
Bridgestone has put its airless AirFree tire to work for the first time, powering slow 12-mph autonomous shuttles for elderly residents in Higashiomi, Japan
2+ week, 2+ day ago (931+ words) By ECONEWS · Editorial process After nearly two decades of research, Bridgestone has begun the first commercial operation of its AirFree tire. The airless wheel is now being used on a small fleet of low-speed autonomous electric vehicles that transport older…...
In the early 1970s, Florida dumped between 1 million and 2 million tires into the Atlantic to build an artificial reef, and the plan turned into an ecological disaster
2+ week, 2+ day ago (791+ words) Florida has spent decades removing over half a million tires from the failed Osborne Tire Reef, a warning about ocean recycling ideas. By Kevin Montien · Editorial process A Florida project once promised to solve two problems at once. Used tires…...
A study of nearly 10,000 battery tests found used EV batteries hold up far better than feared, with the Kia e-Niro still at 97% capacity after 62,000 miles
2+ week, 2+ day ago (878+ words) A study of nearly 10,000 battery health tests found top EVs keep over 97% of capacity after 62,000 miles, easing degradation fears. By ECONEWS · Editorial process Electric vehicle batteries are often treated as the biggest question mark in the used-car market. A new…...
More than 1,500 ships have sat idle in the Persian Gulf growing a hidden coat of marine life, and scientists warn it could trigger a global invasion
2+ week, 3+ day ago (894+ words) Over a thousand idle ships in the Persian Gulf have grown a hidden coat of marine life that scientists fear could spread worldwide. By Adrian Villellas · Editorial process The next environmental shock from the Strait of Hormuz may not be…...
Spain has created its first official vocational certificate for bicycle mechanics, and the 690-hour program now covers e-bikes, hydraulic brakes and lithium batteries too
2+ week, 5+ day ago (713+ words) Spain created its first vocational certificate for bicycle mechanics, a 690-hour program covering e-bikes and lithium batteries. By Kevin Montien · Editorial process Spain has officially created a national vocational specialization for people who assemble, diagnose, and repair bicycles and personal…...
The cheapest and longest lasting electric car battery is the one nobody wants to recycle, and Colorado passed a law to fix the math before those packs become hazardous waste
3+ week, 4+ day ago (801+ words) Colorado now requires automakers to take responsibility for recycling EV batteries before unwanted packs become costly hazardous waste. By ECONEWS · Editorial process Two used Chevy Volt batteries were strapped to a pallet at Everett Auto Parts in Massachusetts and prepared…...
Driving 100 kilometers in an electric car can cost just 2 or 3 euros compared with 10 to 15 euros in gasoline, a difference that is starting to hit wallets hard
3+ week, 6+ day ago (875+ words) Driving 100 km in an EV can cost just €2 to €3, but Spain still faces major charging infrastructure challenges. By Sonia Ramírez · Editorial process Electric driving in La Rioja remains far cheaper on energy than gasoline, but the region’s transition is being…...
China has introduced the first electric vehicle with a sodium-ion battery capable of driving 400 km on one charge, a bet that could make the next generation of cars cheaper
3+ week, 6+ day ago (959+ words) China's first mass-produced sodium-ion EV promises 400 km of range, 15-minute charging, and stronger winter performance. By Kevin Montien · Editorial process China has moved sodium-ion batteries from laboratory prototypes into a passenger car intended for mass production. Changan Automobile and CATL…...
Electric vehicle batteries are beating expectations after hundreds of thousands of miles, and that could knock down one of the most common fears about EVs
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (603+ words) Real-world data show EV batteries lose about 2 % capacity per year, keeping most range beyond 100 k miles and easing replacement fears. By Adrian Villellas · Editorial process Battery degradation remains one of the biggest questions for anyone considering an electric car. Will…...