Electric & Autonomous Vehicle News 3/18/2021

by EPG | Mar 18, 2021 | Newsletter

Cobalt Pricing is UP

As the demand for EVs grow, so does the demand for the materials for batteries for EVs. Cobalt is a key component for lithium ion batteries andcobalt pricing is up 65%this year and at its highest price since December 2018. The demand for cobalt is expected to continue for the year and is expected to be around an 18% increase from last year. As we speak, some manufacturers are currently working on developing battery systems that are cobalt free. Will the demand for cobalt continue?

EV Headlines

Several NY State Senators have proposed tax credits of up to $35,000.
NZ motorists have a new subscription based program where they can long term test EVs.
The USPS has offered to purchase more electric delivery vehicles, if Congress gives them more money.
Russia saw an increase of 71% for registered EVs in January 2021 compared to January 2020

Autonomous Bulletin

The Army is working with the next generation of autonomous vehicles.
17,000 autonomous agricultural machines were sold in China in 2020 which equated to a 188% YoY increase.
Knox County, Tennessee grants operation of AVs on public roads.
A professor in NY is working on modeling to test how AVs communicate with one another as well as infrastructure.

All About Charging

Three State Parks in South Carolina have added EV charging stations.
Delhi India has set a goal of 10,000 charging points by the end of the year.
Mahoning County, OH is getting five new EV charging stations.

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Electric & Autonomous Vehicle Newsletter 3/4/2021

by EPG | Mar 4, 2021 | Newsletter

The EV Revolution

Sales continue to grow globally for EVs and the expectation is that this will continue at an accelerated pace. China is expected to have a 31% YoY growth and the EU is expected to have a 58% YoY growth with EV sales. Factors that are helping with growth include: lower battery costs and government incentives. The EU is considering a ban on internal combustion engines by 2025, China is pushing for a wholly electric industry by 2035, and Japan is phasing out internal combustion engines by mid-2030s. The future is ready for EVs.

Electric Vehicle News

The global EV Market is expected to be valued at $1,212 billion by 2027
California is adding an additional $2,500 rebate for the purchase or lease of an EV to low and moderate income households.
200 MPH in an EV? The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is working with OEMs, race car builders and other companies to help progress EVs in the racing world.

Autonomous News

Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host the first head-to-head autonomous race in October.
Membership for the Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium (AVCC), which is a group of AV technology leaders, grew by 150% in 2020.
Embry-Riddle is working on solution to improve AV detection of emergency vehicles.

All About Charging

Georgia is the sixth largest market in the nation for charging. The Georgia Public Service Commission has installed 49 fast chargers statewide and has plans to invest an additional $6 million over the next two years dedicated to fast charging.
Pennsylvania is using grant money to expand their EV footprint.
Seattle is turning a vacant lot on Market Street into a new EV charging site.
Alaska is looking at adding electric chargers to the railbelt from Homer and Seward to Fairbanks.
Baltimore County is installing 28 new charging stations.

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Electric & Autonomous Vehicle Newsletter 2/25/2021

by EPG | Feb 25, 2021 | Newsletter

Electric & Autonomous Vehicle Newsletter 2/25/2021

EV Registrations

EV Registrations were at their highest level in 2020, which accounted for 1.8% of all registrations. There is a lot of room for growth, but it’s trending in the right direction. EV’s also account for 2.5% of vehicle registrations in December 2020. What does the future look like?

EV Headlines

Who will lead the world in EV adaptation in 2021?
Atlantic City Electric is going to start working with customers that are interested in converting to clean transportation by providing incentives.
A new carshare program is launching in historically marginalized communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The difference with this car share program is that the fleet is comprised Electric Vehicles.
Not so shocking, the public supports EV’s.

Autonomous News

Autonomous permit holders in California logged nearly 2 million test miles.
Auburn University unveils its new state of the art autonomous vehicle research facility.
New Mexico is working on catching up to other states to increase its support for autonomous vehicle adaptation.
Smart roads may be the key to autonomous adaptation.

All About Charging

States, Cities, and Towns are working on furthering their support for EV’s. It seems like everyone is jumping on the support for EV’s. From Ignacio, CO to Greenville, SC, charging networks are growing. Check out these additional local articles:

PG&E launched a program to increase the availability of fast charging options in California.

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The Road to Zero Emission Commercial Vehicles: Vans, Trucks and Buses (Webinar)
How would emissions look with more people driving EV’s. Check out this quick audio/article for a preview.
Here Comes Zero Emission EV Charging Off-Grid (Webinar)

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Electric & Autonomous Vehicle Newsletter 2/19/2021

by EPG | Feb 19, 2021 | Newsletter

Public Support for EV’s

A recent poll by the Environmental Defense Fund shows there is broad public support for electric vehicles. This includes nearly two-thirds of voters supporting transitioning to EV’s and voters believing that a shift to EV’s is mostly positive for a number of reasons including health and reducing air pollution.

Public Supportive of Electric Vehicle Moves from both Automakers & Government

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Electric & Autonomous Vehicle Newsletter 2/10/2021

by EPG | Feb 10, 2021 | Newsletter

Electric & Autonomous Vehicle Newsletter 2/10/2021

States Policies on EV’s

It is estimated that by 2050, 90% of light-duty vehicles on the road will need to be electric in order to meet emission targets. The American Council for An Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) conducted a state by state scorecard to see how each state is preparing for electric goals. The bottom line, there is work to be done.

States Show Limited Progress With Electric Vehicle Policies

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Electric & Autonomous Vehicle Newsletter 2/25/2021

EV Registrations

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Public Support for EV’s

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Electric & Autonomous Vehicle Newsletter 2/10/2021

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