A 1964 Porsche 356 C has been converted into an EV, which makes it twice as quick in acceleration.
A 1964 Porsche 356 C has been converted into an EV, which makes it twice as quick in acceleration.
The company behind the conversion, Electrogenic, aims to 'save the world one car at a time'.
The company behind the conversion, Electrogenic, aims to 'save the world one car at a time'.
The car's interior retains its old-school feel, with red carpeting, scarlet leather upholstery and period instrumentation.
The car's interior retains its old-school feel, with red carpeting, scarlet leather upholstery and period instrumentation.
Other cars that are awaiting electric conversion include Austin Healey. Photo: London Electric Cars
Other cars that are awaiting electric conversion include Austin Healey. Photo: London Electric Cars
The company is also working on this Bentley T-Series. Photo: London Electric Cars
The company is also working on this Bentley T-Series. Photo: London Electric Cars
London Electric Cars has also electrified this Series II Land Rover, but retained its transmission and 4WD.
London Electric Cars has also electrified this Series II Land Rover, but retained its transmission and 4WD.
This 1966 Lincoln Continental four-door convertible is set for a Tesla transplant before it is exported to the UAE. Photo: London Electric Cars
This 1966 Lincoln Continental four-door convertible is set for a Tesla transplant before it is exported to the UAE. Photo: London Electric Cars
Matthew Quitter, founder, London Electric Cars, says one reason to convert a classic to an EV is the most tranquil drive experience.
Matthew Quitter, founder, London Electric Cars, says one reason to convert a classic to an EV is the most tranquil drive experience.
In the UAE, Salman Hussain of FUSE, Dubai, converted his classic-shape Beetle to run off Tesla batteries and a Netgain motor.
In the UAE, Salman Hussain of FUSE, Dubai, converted his classic-shape Beetle to run off Tesla batteries and a Netgain motor.
Mohamed Al Musleh, an assistant professor at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai, converted his 1970s Sebring Turbo to an EV.
Mohamed Al Musleh, an assistant professor at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai, converted his 1970s Sebring Turbo to an EV.
Al Musleh also went down the electric route for his old Volkswagen Beetle.
Al Musleh also went down the electric route for his old Volkswagen Beetle.

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US to spend more than $3bn on electric vehicle battery manufacturing, White House says

President Joe Biden wants half of all new vehicles sold in the US to be electric by 2030

Reuters

May 03, 2022

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The Biden administration plans to allocate more than $3 billion in infrastructure funding to finance electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing.

The funds will be allocated by the Department of Energy from the $1 trillion infrastructure bill President Joe Biden signed last year.

Among the initiatives will be the processing of minerals for use in large-capacity batteries and recycling those batteries, the agency said.

Mr Biden wants half of all new vehicles sold in the US to be electric by 2030, a goal he hopes will boost unionised manufacturing jobs in key election battleground states, help the US to compete with China in the fast-growing market and reduce carbon emissions.

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His administration will also position the measures as a way to secure energy independence and cut long-term inflation exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

"As we face this Putin price hike on oil and gas, it's also important to note that electric vehicles will be cheaper over the long-haul for American families," said Mitch Landrieu, the White House infrastructure co-ordinator, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The exterior of the new electric SUV from Lotus, the mould-breaking Eletre. All photos: Lotus Cars
The exterior of the new electric SUV from Lotus, the mould-breaking Eletre. All photos: Lotus Cars
The exterior of the new SUV from Lotus, the all-wheel drive Eletre.
The exterior of the new SUV from Lotus, the all-wheel drive Eletre.
The interior of the new SUV from Lotus, the Eletre. The new model will be built in China.
The interior of the new SUV from Lotus, the Eletre. The new model will be built in China.
A rear view of the new SUV from Lotus, the 600 HP Eletre.
A rear view of the new SUV from Lotus, the 600 HP Eletre.
The interior of the new SUV from Lotus, the Eletre.
The interior of the new SUV from Lotus, the Eletre.
The interior of the new SUV from Lotus, the Eletre.
The interior of the new SUV from Lotus, the Eletre.

Ford Motor welcomed the announcement.

“This investment will strengthen our domestic battery supply chain, create jobs and help US manufacturers compete on the global stage,” said Steven Croley, the company's general counsel.

"We have a moment of opportunity to own this technology here in the US, and investments like the one announced today will help us to get there.”

The latest funding will help to establish and retrofit battery factories. The infrastructure law also allocated billions of dollars for the government to purchase electric buses and install EV chargers.

The Biden administration has been working with business leaders, including Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, General Motors chief executive Mary Barra and Ford chief Jim Farley.

But the funds will not go towards developing new domestic mines to produce the lithium, nickel, cobalt and other high-demand minerals needed to make batteries. Some of those projects face local opposition and are tied up in environmental and legal reviews being conducted by the Biden administration.

A Tesla Road exit sign on the Toll 130 motorway points to the new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. AFP
A Tesla Road exit sign on the Toll 130 motorway points to the new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. AFP
Workers set up for the grand opening party at the new Tesla Giga Texas plant in Austin, Texas. AFP
Workers set up for the grand opening party at the new Tesla Giga Texas plant in Austin, Texas. AFP
Tesla's unveiling of the new factory in Austin has highlighted corporate America's growing affinity for Texas, compared with California and other states that are considered to be less tax-friendly. AFP
Tesla's unveiling of the new factory in Austin has highlighted corporate America's growing affinity for Texas, compared with California and other states that are considered to be less tax-friendly. AFP
The parking lot at Tesla's Austin factory is packed with employees' cars. Bloomberg
The parking lot at Tesla's Austin factory is packed with employees' cars. Bloomberg
The construction site of the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, in October 2021. Reuters
The construction site of the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, in October 2021. Reuters
A closer look at the construction site of the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. Reuters
A closer look at the construction site of the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. Reuters
Elon Musk speaks at the South by Southwest Interactive festival in Austin, Texas. Reuters
Elon Musk speaks at the South by Southwest Interactive festival in Austin, Texas. Reuters

"These resources are about the battery supply chain, which includes producing and recycling critical minerals without new extraction or mining. That's why we're all pretty excited about this," said Gina McCarthy, the White House's national climate adviser.

In March, Mr Biden invoked the Cold War-era Defence Production Act to support the production and processing of those minerals

He requested funding to support that initiative last week as part of a $33bn package on initiatives related to the Ukraine conflict.

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Winner: AF Ramz, Sean Kirrane, Khalifa Al Neyadi

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Winner: Sea Skimmer, Gabriele Malune, Kareem Ramadan

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Where: Games to take place at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi and Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain
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0-300kmh 11.6 seconds

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  • Torque: 760nm
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