One of our excellent commenters posted an intriguing comment this morning under an article about how robotaxi app usage is split across the US market. I’ve been following and engaged in this debate for more than a decade, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a comment quite like this. … [continued]
Bosch could afford the hydrogen spend. The strategic risk was treating fuel-cell mobility as a growth path while automotive value moved toward batteries, software and electric platforms.
Bosch’s hydrogen story is easy to misread. Stefan Hartung is leaving the top job earlier than expected, Christian Fischer takes over on July 1, and the company is coming off a difficult 2025. The tempting version is simple: Bosch bet wrong on hydrogen, and the bill came due. That is … [continued]
Yesterday, I wrote about the tiny new Fiat Topolino EV. Initially, I was excited, because I saw that it was cute and cost only $13,995. Then I found out that it’s basically a golf cart and can’t even be driven on roads with a speed limit over 35 mph. Today, … [continued]
Let’s start with the obvious: there’s no need to ban a major consumer product coming from the country that leads the world (by far) in producing and buying that product if that product isn’t highly competitive. If China was producing crappy electric cars that Americans wouldn’t buy, there wouldn’t be … [continued]
When looking at the new MONA L03, which recently went on presale, it struck me that this might be the closest competitor to the base RWD Model Y. The car better fits the more premium priced Tesla, despite being positioned a class below XPENG’s G6 in their lineup. Over the … [continued]
Ameresco’s rooftop solar project at Community College of Philadelphia will bring new solar arrays to two campuses, advancing the college’s long-term sustainability goals, strengthening energy resilience, and creating real-world learning opportunities for students.
The new solar installations at two campuses will support the state of Pennsylvania’s broader renewable energy goals, improve energy resilience, and provide real-world learning opportunities. Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, today announced a rooftop solar project at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), including the … [continued]
Rivian is supposed to be having a great year. The launch of the R2 is supposed to bring it to the next level and help it finally get to profitability. Like many, I would absolutely love for Rivian to have a huge burst in sales, production, sales, production, and then … [continued]
Company recently installed first solar panels on the 57 MWdc (41 MWac) project in Gilliam County. Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has begun panel installation at Oregon Trail Solar, a 57 MWdc (41 MWac) energy project located in Gilliam … [continued]
Waymo continues its big year of expansion. Far more than any previous year, Waymo is launching robotaxi service in city after city in 2026, and now there are four more where it is about to open up customer service. The cities range from San Diego on the West Coast to … [continued]
Removing it Lets Utilities off the Hook for Ratepayer Energy Savings The Arizona Corporation Commission today took a final vote to eliminate Arizona’s Electric Energy Efficiency Standards (EES), finalizing a repeal process that it started in 2025. The EES requires utilities like Arizona Public Service (APS) and Tucson Electric Power … [continued]
