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As data showing slight interests into EV however, it is undeniable that power charging stations are not as common to be found. Making EV common is as costly as making solar powered residentials common. It used to cost a fortune to manufacture an EV that was unsuitable for long distance driving, and look at how much mileage an EV can travel nowadays. Tech advancements will eventually bring EV into society norms, its innovation and evolution phase always sounded like a fantasy; but there are always someone who have the determination to realise the dream.

Had my car MOT’d yesterday, which means I've had it for 3 years now. It's an EV, and I know that's a bit of a hot topic here, so I thought I'd share my experience. ⚡ Over the past 3 years, I've driven about 45,000 miles. In terms of maintenance, I've only needed one new set of tyres (another set is due soon) and topped up the screen wash. ⚙ That’s it. No scheduled servicing every 6 months or 10,000 miles like you'd expect with traditional cars. (It’s a Tesla, so I'm not sure if other manufacturers still insist on those regular service intervals.) 🗓 If you’re thinking about switching to an EV, it’s important to consider this. I reckon a petrol or diesel car would have cost at least £1,000 in service costs over the same period. Plus, there's the time you lose going to and from the dealers. 🤑 And on our work electricity tariff (21p/kWh), it costs about 6p per mile to run. For a petrol or diesel car, it would be around 12p per mile. ⛽ (Interestingly, the mechanic at the garage tried to tell me electricity is the most expensive fuel!) 🤔

This is a pretty good review of the issues in the current state of the art for EV deployment. In my opinion (and not necessarily Metro Analytics’), I think that, deep down, most domestic legacy auto manufacturers and electricity providers underestimated the long-term stamina of supporting EV industry policies, global momentum toward EV development and deployment, and consumer willingness to consider EVs, and that’s why you’re seeing some of these struggles now. (The disruptions from the pandemic didn’t exactly help either.) It remains to be seen how fast we are capable of and willing to align ourselves with the needs of mass EV adoption, which itself has many complicated questions remaining. Sounds like just the kind of problems our team at Metro Analytics is built to solve…

A comprehensive solutions across US Automakers and electric utilities ( public and private entities) is critical for long term success

Tuesday Newsday: Navigating the Ebb and Flow of EV Fortunes in 2024 Yesterday's late-breaking news that Ford is going to cut its F-150 Lightning production in half for 2024 is likely to be framed as another doom-and-gloom story for the electric vehicle market. And let's face it: it's not an amazing headline for Ford, even if matching supply to demand is a financially smarter play for the near term. But a few other factors are at work here that could make 2024 a tricky year on the EV front—at least for a few automakers. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_dV_dzJ #tuesdaynewsday #transportationnews #metroanalytics #transportation #ford #ev #electricvehicles

🚨DO NOT TRY THIS🚨 Watch as a Tesla Model 3 cruises through flood water with ease, leaving the stranded VW Beetle, and its driver in its wake. This is just one example of EV’s being superior. Did you know that EV’s can drive through water? It's not about being amphibious, but it's thanks to a few key factors that make EV’s more water-resistant than you might think! EV’s have fewer moving parts compared to traditional internal combustion engines. With fewer openings and no exhaust systems, there are fewer entry points for water. Another important aspect is the sealing and waterproofing of critical components like the electric motor and electronics. Manufacturers are keen on ensuring that EV’s can handle driving through moderate puddles and rain without issue. We wouldn’t recommend you do what this person did too regularly though. While EV’s are more water-resistant, it's essential to remember that they are not designed for deep water crossings. So, driving through a flooded area is not recommended. Always exercise caution when encountering water on the road. #tesla #ev #electriccars #electricvehicles #evcharging #evcharger #flood #water

Another interesting Video… It's true. After owning my Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat EV Truck for only 6 months, I decided to sell it. In this video, I will explain why and the straw that broke the camel's back. Hopefully, this video will help you figure out if this truck is ready for you to be in the driver's seat. via YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gBNqCpBP

🚚 I'm a Trucker ... Well, Sort of! 🚛⚡ Okay, not really, but obtaining my HGV license during voluntary leave with the Army Reserve was quite an adventure! 🤔 It got me thinking more on the haulage industry and how its developing. I couldn't help but compare the traditional diesel trucks with the potential of electric vehicles (EVs). The differences were striking: 🔊 Diesel trucks were loud and filled with vibrations. 🚚 They were slow to get to cruising speeds...hill's don't get me started ! ⚠️ Braking takes time ! And for safety / break fade endurance breaks needed for long descents. However, a lot of these challenges can be effectively addressed with electric power trains. 🔇 EVs have no engine to create vibrations. 🌟 They offer rapid acceleration and torque for tackling hills. 🚀 Regenerative braking technology simplifies downhill maneuvers. This change is only possible however if these trucks can complete their Job and it looks like they can! Recent independent data on the Tesla Semi suggests EV haulage is possible (link below). What do you think on Future of Freight, is it electric? 🌍🔌 #EVInnovation #SustainableLogistics #FutureOfFreight #Haulage #Logistics #ElectricVehicles #HGV

The good folks at Atlas Public Policy crunch the numbers, which do not align with the recent media hype about the #EV sky falling. Here are three top-line takeaways they found: 1. September was the strongest month on record with 136,000 sales, up nearly 67% from September 2022 2. EV market share hit 11% for new car sales for the first time 3. Tesla sold nearly 59,000 vehicles, the second highest ever for a month You can't measure market progress looking at a single month, but you also can't deny that even as all passenger vehicle sales slump due to high interest rates, the data shows that #EVs keep kicking gas month over month and year over year. #electricvehicles #cars #transportation #climatechange #sustainability #cleanenergygeneration