EVs Sales Are Rising And Another Gasmobile Bites The Dust
Ford says buh-bye to the Escape gasmobile, but reports of an all-electric replacement for the crossover SUV may be somewhat premature.
CUPRA Raval, Volkswagen ID. Polo, Škoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID. Cross together for the first time at the Paris Motor Show.
Drive Forward or Turn Back? Four Reasons to Vote for a Strong Automotive Package
The coming weeks will be crucial for the future of the EU’s car and van CO₂ standards and Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation — a choice that will shape Europe’s car market for the next decade. European car industry at a crossroads Driving forward means a competitive, EU-made EV industry and … [continued]
T&E’s Response to the European Commission’s Review of the EU ETS and MSR
The Commission’s ETS proposal is pragmatic and shows a willingness to improve the ETS for transport. The proposal’s strengths should be protected, including extensions of scope and support for new technologies in both aviation and shipping that represent an industrial opportunity for the EU. Key improvements remain, including support for … [continued]
Big Oil Cashes in on Trump Campaign Investment, Doubles Earnings Compared to Last Year
Washington, DC — Big Oil companies have begun to release their quarterly earnings. Shell reported today that it nearly doubled its earnings from the same quarter last year and that Q3 of 2026 was its highest earning quarter since 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Combined earnings with other Big Oil … [continued]
Eugene Becomes 5th Oregon City to Adopt Home Energy Score Requirement
Energy Audits Support Emissions Reductions and Energy Efficiency Upgrades Eugene, Oregon — In a 6-1 vote on Wednesday, October 28th, the Eugene City Council adopted the Residential Energy Performance Disclosure Requirement ordinance, a policy commonly referred to as a Home Energy Score requirement. The vote places Eugene among four other … [continued]
The Zombie Engine: How Brussels Bureaucrats Are Breathing False Life Into Combustion
If you poured rapeseed oil into a combustion engine and declared it a “zero-emission vehicle,” you would be laughed at. But in the EU Parliament, this fiction is being drafted into law. If you poured rapeseed oil into a combustion engine, watched toxic exhaust billow from the tailpipe, and declared … [continued]
Misconceptions about Mobility Growth
Higher speed is the main cause of mobility growth. When people go faster, they will travel further. This is the shortest summary of the history of passenger mobility. An illustrative example is the high-speed rail connection between Paris and Lyon. After its opening in 1981, commuters were able to travel … [continued]
It’s Not Enough To Electrify More. We Must Electrify Better.
EVs and other electric products are emerging not only as a climate strategy but also as a question of affordability, economic competitiveness, public health, consumer experience, energy security, and resilience to volatile fuel markets. At 5 a.m., an electric bus glides out of its depot after charging overnight, ready to … [continued]
Volkswagen Q3 Loss Largest Since Dieselgate
The Volkswagen Group on Thursday posted its worst quarterly numbers in more than a decade. According to German news source DW, the company reported an operating loss of €5.86 billion for the period July 1 through September 30, 2027. A massive write down of its stake in Porsche was responsible … [continued]
Ford Wants Utilities To Help Make Bidirectional EV Charging Cheaper For Everyone
The new Ford Fathom electric pickup truck is still under camouflage, but Ford wants everyone to know about its built-in inverter for bidirectional EV charging.
