#shiftbasics — Public Fediverse posts

Can I get electrocuted washing my electric car? - I recently saw a question on Twitter that  piqued my curiosity: “Does anyone know ... - https://thenextweb.com/news/taking-an-electric-vehicle-through-a-car-wash #shiftbasics #shift

Cobalt-free batteries are here, so why are we still mining the mineral? - For a long time, we’ve been hearing that cobalt is terrible. Its mining is linked ... - https://thenextweb.com/news/the-cobalt-free-electric-vehicle-batteries-are-here #shiftbasics #insider

What are the speed limits for ebikes? - Not a day goes by when I don’t see people on ebikes whizzing past me, mocking my p... - https://thenextweb.com/news/what-speed-is-legal-for-ebikes #shiftbasics

Car bans won’t solve air pollution for everyone - In the last few years, our awareness of the impact of carbon emissions has skyrock... - https://thenextweb.com/news/can-car-free-efforts-actually-reduce-city-pollution-levels #shiftbasics #shift

Lithium mining needs to get greener for EVs to maintain their earth cred - There’s plenty of column inches given to the environmental advantages of electric ... - https://thenextweb.com/news/the-environmental-impact-of-lithium-mining #shiftbasics #shift

Why solid-state lithium-metal batteries could revolutionize the EV industry - Conventional lithium-ion batteries may have sown the seeds for our transition to e... - https://thenextweb.com/news/solid-state-lithium-metal-ev-batteries-could-revolutionize-ev-industry #shiftbasics #shift

How long does an electric car battery last? - If you’re a (prospective) EV driver, I’m sure this question has crossed your mind:... - https://thenextweb.com/news/how-long-does-electric-car-battery-last #shiftbasics #shift

‘Quantum charging’ EV batteries could juice you car faster than pumping gas - When it comes to EV adoption, a major issue people complain about is slow charging... - https://thenextweb.com/news/quantum-charging-ev-batteries-could-juice-cars-faster-than-pumping-gas #shiftbasics #shift

It’s 2022: Where are the drone deliveries we were promised? - Mobility pundits have promised us a future where drones would seamlessly deliver g... - https://thenextweb.com/news/why-were-still-waiting-for-last-mile-delivery-drones #shiftbasics #shift

These hypermiling techniques can help preserve your fuel efficiency - With rising fuel prices in many countries, owning an EV probably feels like a smar... - https://thenextweb.com/news/hypermiling-can-help-conserve-fuel-and-save-you-money #shiftbasics #insider

The best apps for finding your nearest EV charging stations - Whether you’re using your sweet EV to commute, drive around town, or plan a road t... - https://thenextweb.com/news/the-best-apps-for-finding-your-nearest-ev-charging-stations #shiftbasics #shift

Are ebikes good for your health? Hell yeah they are - Whenever I mention ebikes to the kind of people who wear a lot of lycra, the most ... - https://thenextweb.com/news/can-you-keep-fit-and-healthy-riding-an-ebike #shiftbasics #insider #shift

Should bike helmets be compulsory? - I came across PedalMe cargo bike company last year, and was impressed. It provides... - https://thenextweb.com/news/ebike-company-wont-hire-helmet-wearing-cyclists #shiftbasics #insider #shift

Here’s why your car isn’t rolling on airless tires… yet - Wouldn’t it be great if you never had to worry about a flat tire? You could drive ... - https://thenextweb.com/news/why-your-car-isnt-rolling-on-airless-tires #shiftbasics #shift

What is bi-directional charging? - With the shift from gas-powered to electric cars there’s the very real risk of the... - https://thenextweb.com/news/bi-directional-charging-is-a-gamechanger-with-ev-charging #shiftbasics #shift

What’s the difference between autonomous vehicles and driver-assistance tech? - Your new car is packed with a bunch of driver-assist features. But that doesn’t ex... - https://thenextweb.com/news/whats-the-difference-between-driver-assist-and-autonomous-vehicles #shiftbasics #insider

Can EV battery swap stations really go mainstream? - Let’s face it: wrapping your head around EV charging infrastructure can be confusi... - https://thenextweb.com/news/can-ev-battery-swap-stations-go-mainstream #shiftbasics #shift

Can vehicle charging-roads power our electric future? - In most cities, highways encompass a massive surface area that is expensive to mai... - https://thenextweb.com/news/energy-generating-roads-can-charge-electric-vehicles #shiftbasics #insider

Here’s why EV batteries sometimes burst into flames - While EVs are less likely to catch fire than cars with internal combustion engines... - https://thenextweb.com/news/heres-why-ev-batteries-sometimes-catch-fire #shiftbasics #shift

Eskateboarding is the future of your city’s streets - As people look for greener ways to travel, the mobility industry is evolving — and... - https://thenextweb.com/news/everything-you-want-to-know-about-eskateboarding #shiftbasics #insider

We ranked 3 types of EV batteries to find the most efficient and sustainable one - Amidst the booming influx of electric vehicles worldwide, automakers and tech comp... - https://thenextweb.com/news/ev-battery-ranking-lithium-sodium-solid-state #shiftbasics #shift

So you’re buying an EV — how much range is enough? - If you’re considering buying an EV, I’m sure there’s a big question going around i... - https://thenextweb.com/news/how-much-range-is-enough-ev #shiftbasics #shift

Why we can’t charge lithium-ion EV batteries in a few minutes - Extremely fast charging of our EVs would be a dream come true, right? Just imagine... - https://thenextweb.com/news/why-we-cant-charge-lithium-ion-ev-batteries-in-few-minutes #shiftbasics #shift

Is it a car? Is it a motorbike? No, it’s an autocycle! - You might have seen a weird vehicle at any number of recent car show that sits som... - https://thenextweb.com/news/can-the-autocycle-transform-urban-electric-mobility #shiftbasics #insider #shift

Everything you need to know about solar-powered cars - We talk a lot at SHIFT about materials innovation, especially advancements in batt... - https://thenextweb.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-solar-powered-cars-and-electric-vehicles #shiftbasics #insider

3 reasons why sodium-ion batteries may dethrone lithium - Lithium-ion batteries have played a vital role in the development of electric vehi... - https://thenextweb.com/news/3-reasons-why-sodium-ion-batteries-could-dethrone-lithium #shiftbasics #shift

Why everyone is talking about ‘green steel’ at COP26 - Among the rhetoric of climate change bingo and platitudes, there’s a term I’ve bee... - https://thenextweb.com/news/green-steel-is-the-next-big-thing-in-materials-innovation #shiftbasics #insider

Fixed vs detachable ebike batteries: Which one is right for you? - So you want to buy an electric bike. You’re confronted with an eye-wateringly larg... - https://thenextweb.com/news/what-kind-of-ebike-battery-is-best-for-you #shiftbasics #insider

What’s a ‘digital twin’? And why do we need it for EV batteries? - Although lithium-ion batteries have long been the focus of EV development, issues ... - https://thenextweb.com/news/whats-a-digital-twin-and-why-ev-batteries-need-it #shiftbasics #shift

What’s the difference between air taxis, passenger drones, and eVTOLs? - Did you know SHIFT is taking the stage this fall? Together with an amazing line-up... - https://thenextweb.com/news/understanding-the-future-of-aircraft-from-flying-cars-to-evtol-and-passenger-drones #shiftbasics #insider