The hottest Charging Infrastructure Substack posts right now

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Electrification of Heavy Duty Truck

TP’s Substack • 21 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Electric Vehicles Transportation Battery technology Charging Infrastructure Environmental Impact
  1. Electrifying heavy-duty trucks is important for reducing transportation emissions. The heavy trucking sector needs focus to make a real impact on climate change.
  2. China sells about 1 million heavy-duty trucks annually, needing a lot of battery power to support this demand. Costs remain high, making it hard for businesses to switch from diesel.
  3. New electric truck options are emerging and gaining popularity in the market. With better battery technology and charging infrastructure, more companies might start using electric trucks in the next few years.

August 2023: The Electric Vehicle charging orchestration layer

Kunle.app • 137 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Electric Vehicles API Charging Infrastructure Regulatory Compliance
  1. An EV aggregator app that consolidates charging networks can provide a seamless user experience.
  2. Developing an API for EV charging could simplify processes like parking, finding chargers, pricing, and payments.
  3. Ecosystem aggregation for EV charging needs to consider incentives for charging networks, distribution entities, and consumers.

Challenges and Opportunities of Electric Vehicles

Warming Up to Climate Tech • 78 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure Battery technology
  1. Electric cars are more expensive to build than combustion cars due to the high cost of lithium for batteries.
  2. Range anxiety is a significant concern for potential EV owners, as charging infrastructure needs improvement for longer journeys.
  3. Limited car selection, finding specialized technicians, and charger compatibility are challenges that inhibit widespread EV adoption.
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A massive untapped electric vehicle market no one is talking about

Intercalation Station • 119 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
💼 Business Electric Vehicles Government Policies Charging Infrastructure
  1. India has a huge untapped electric vehicle market that is growing rapidly
  2. The focus in India is on 2 and 3-wheeler electric vehicles due to affordability and infrastructure
  3. Challenges in the Indian EV market include high import duties, lack of charging infrastructure, and unique solutions like battery swapping