The EV Feed Weekly Roundup - 004
18th August 2023 - This week we saw major announcements across the EV industry, signs that the Freemantle Cargo ship fire wasn't started by an EV, and we hit our 2000 followers on LinkedIn.
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In this edition, we’re bringing you the key headlines, thought-provoking analyses, and helpful explainers you need to stay up-to-date on the fast-moving EV space.
Kicking things off, we dive into an update on the Fremantle Highway cargo ship fire, where things might not be as they were first reported.
We also take a look into the electric vehicle enquiry in the Lords, and explore the largest and most luxurious EV due to enter the market.
For those wanting a deeper dive, don’t miss our long-form analyses on the efficiencies of Hydrogen vs EV, and the risks of charging from a 13A UK socket.
New to EVs? Check out our beginner's guide to charging times, how far an EV can go on a full charge, and why EV charging isn’t all about the fastest speed. More Beginners friendly articles are here.
We also share a couple of posts that we found interesting this week from similar writers on Substack - including an interesting breakdown of Tesla’s H1 revenue.
This newsletter contains just a sample of our latest coverage shining a light on the trends, insights, and discussions shaping the electric future of transportation. Let us know what topics you want to see more of in the weeks ahead!
Of course, all our articles can be found in the archive here:
EV and Energy in the news
Here is our take on a few of the week’s top news stories:
The Fremantle Highway ship fire
This week our LinkedIn post about the Fremantle Highway cargo ship was one of the first sources to break the news about the fire potentially not being started by an EV, as previously reported.
It has now been seen by over 110k people - check it out here if you haven’t already seen it.
Also in the news
Guest contributors
This week saw the first article from a guest contributor.
Mark Haworth is Marketing Manager at Protean Electric and has written an interesting piece exploring the current landscape for electric commercial vehicles.
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Long read
Missed a long read? Here’s our pick:
Battery Electric Vehicles vs Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: A Comparative Analysis
The Risks of Charging Your Electric Vehicle with a 13A Plug in the UK
Unmasking the Anti-Electric Car Agenda: A Deep Dive
EV for beginners
New to EV? Want to learn more? Check out some of these articles on EV charging and driving.
Highlights from our friends
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