Rolling Back Climate Rules Will Cost Americans Bigly
The climate crisis is no longer a matter of concern to the US administration, which has decreed that global warming is a hoax that may be safely ignored.
It Isn’t That Simple: Why “Free Trade” Needs A New Playbook
If you have been reading the recent takes on the “legacy EV retreat,” including at least one piece published here last week, you have likely seen the narrative that Detroit is just lazy, lobby-happy, and getting exactly what it deserves for dragging its feet. The argument generally goes that if … [continued]
The End Game Economics of Maritime Fuels
In my recent article on America’s new maritime plan, I argued that it was competing for the wrong century by anchoring itself to legacy fuels and industrial logic that made sense when gasoline and diesel dominated global energy demand. A reader asked a question regarding the fuel cost variance for … [continued]
The Highlander BEV: Toyota’s Missing Debut at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show
The Highlander was still at the show in the hybrid form. Toyota focused instead on the crowd favorite RAV-4 Hybrid Toyota’s push toward full electrification took an unusual turn at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show, where the brand’s newest battery-electric SUV — the Highlander BEV — dominated headlines without ever … [continued]
Jay Leno Drives A Slate Pickup Truck (Video)
Other than the new Rivians, the most anticipated new fully electric vehicle may be the Slate pickup truck. There have been many photos of the prototypes and test vehicles, but not a lot of video footage of the Slate being driven. Jay Leno, the noted car enthusiast and collector, got … [continued]
Heat Pump Water Heaters Can Save Over $500/Year On Utility Bills
All this year, we’ll be exploring the many reasons to love heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). Perhaps the top reason is that they save so much money on utility bills. In fact, besides heat pumps for space heating, HPWHs are the appliance with the most potential savings across all household … [continued]
2025 EVs At 30.0% Share In Germany — Volkswagen ID.7 Best-Seller
December’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 34.5% share in Germany, up from 23.4% year on year. Full year 2025 saw EVs at 30.0% share, decently up from 20.3% YoY. Overall December auto volume was 246,439 units, up some 10% YoY. Full year 2025 auto volume was 2,858,591 units, up … [continued]
UK EVs At 34.6% Share In 2025 — Tesla Model Y Best-Seller
December saw plugin EVs at 43.8% share in the UK, up from 40.0% year on year, with BEVs alone taking 32.2% share. Full year 2025 saw EVs at 34.6% share, up from 28.1% in 2024. Overall December auto volume was 146,249 up some 4% YoY. Full year 2025 auto volume … [continued]
China’s Carbon Market Expands Into Heavy Industry As USA Regresses
China’s national carbon market has reached another expansion point, and the signal is larger than it first appears. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has extended mandatory carbon reporting beyond the original heavy sectors to include petrochemicals, chemicals, flat glass, copper smelting, papermaking, and civil aviation. That move does not … [continued]
Japan’s Smallest EV Gets Backing From One Of Its Largest Energy Companies
Remember the MiBot, that tiny Japanese EV predicted by many EV pundits to be the next spawn of electric mobility in Japan because of its affordable ¥1 million (~$7000) price tag? Well, MiBot manufacturer KG Motors delivered the first completed MiBot units on December 30, 2025, after some delays which … [continued]
