Electric Vehicle and Solar Cell Technologies Forge Ahead Amidst Industry and Regulatory Developments

Advanced solar cell technology using perovskite materials is on the rise with researchers, including a team from the University of Colorado, improving the efficient conversion of electricity and facilitating commercial-scale production through the use of dimethylammonium formate (DMAFo) Meanwhile, in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, battery costs are decreasing due to innovations by CATL and BYD in cobalt-free batteries, while Toyota explores solid-state battery options Although New Jersey's Governor Phil Murphy is assessing changes to EV incentives, considering a $1,000 registration fee and phasing out sales tax exemption, the adoption of EVs is expected to boost tourism, as noted by TAT. Surging interest in EVs is discussed on Quick Charge's podcast, covering topics like Tesla's Cybertruck and BYD's affordable EV Some, like Greenwich's author, argue for EV road taxation, as federal funds focus on EV charging infrastructure, exemplified by FreeWire Technologies' Accelerate Program The excitement in electric mobility extends to aerial innovations with a man-carrying drone and on the road with LiveWire, a division of Harley-Davidson, unveiling the LiveWire S2 Mulholland electric cruiser motorcycle. Amid these advancements, automakers such as BMW, VW, and Renault lobby for relaxed emissions regulations even as the industry inclines towards electrification.