Friday EV Watch

In many ways, the EV charging business reminds me of DSL in the 90s, and how the telcos slowed things down so they could catch up. I see the utilities playing that same game, with pre-existing protectionist regulations playing to their favor.

Friday EV Watch
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New York To Go Electric

Following in the footsteps of California, New York State will have a zero emissions mandate in 2035 reports Electrek.
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THE ANDY ANALYSIS- This is hardly a surprise, as once California made the decision it was only a matter of time as more states come along for the EV ride.

Reuse and Recycle in USA

A bipartisan push in the US congress is paving the way for battery recycling reports GRIST.
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THE ANDY ANALYSIS-Government leadership is necessary for more initiatives like this to take hold as the regulatory red-tape needs to clear and understood..

Car Charging Challenges

Slashgear has a report on the challenges of electric car charging.
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THE ANDY ANALYSIS-There are many hurdles, mostly based in infrastructure and costs that are the reality of faster EV adoption. A lack of unified standards in markets like the USA are impediments for growth. In many ways, the EV charging business reminds me of DSL in the 90s, and how the telcos slowed things down so they could catch up. I see the utilities playing that same game, with pre-existing protectionist regulations playing to their favor.

Australia Gets Charged Up

Carsguide tells us about a new venture in Australia that will electrify the outback but cross continent travel in an EV is still challenging.
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THE ANDY ANALYSIS-More and more creativity is coming to the EV charging sector, and this is one to keep an eye on.
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