“Energy Security” Makes Us Less Secure. Renewables Are The Answer
Energy dominance doesn’t come from the barrel of a rifle, it comes from harvesting the abundant energy of the sun.
US Battery Makers Gave Up Waaaaay Too Soon On EV Sales (But They Have A…
EV sales tanked in the US after the federal tax credit evaporated last September, but stationary energy storage and renewable energy are keeping the zero emission electrification trend alive.
Germany’s Hydrogen Refueling Network Looks Impressive Until You Do The Math
Someone recently pointed me at a chart published by H2 Mobility that shows hydrogen dispensed per month across its German refueling network climbing steadily over time. The chart is visually persuasive. The blue area rises from near zero in 2017 to roughly 59 tons per month in early 2026. It … [continued]
Wind on Oʻahu: A Modest but Valuable Complement to Solar
Any serious discussion of renewable energy on Oʻahu should begin with a clear understanding of how much electricity the island actually needs once fossil fuel end uses are electrified. Earlier analysis constructed a fully electrified civilian energy Sankey for Oʻahu that removed overseas aviation fuel, international maritime bunkering, and military … [continued]
IAA Will Ensure Most EVs Sold in Europe Will Have Batteries Made in the EU,…
T&E’s reaction to the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act. Local content rules are a positive step for Europe’s battery industry as corporate cars will be required to have local batteries. But extending EV purchase subsidies to all FTA countries and requiring non-strategic components to be local, undermines its effectiveness. From 2027, … [continued]
Unlocking Vehicle-to-Grid at Scale
Why EU type approval is the missing lever to make every EV a grid asset. In 2024, T&E highlighted the potential of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), and bi-directional charging of Electric Vehicles (EVs). EVs are ‘Batteries on Wheels’, delivering flexibility benefits for the electricity grid, supporting the integration of more renewables, and delivering … [continued]
Can Shipping’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Be Captured At The Funnel?
An evidence based assessment of key barriers to Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage, and its potential for maritime decarbonisation. As shipyard orderbooks are full of fossil-powered vessels, and uncertainty remains about the speed of green fuels uptake, the shipping industry is also looking at a wide range of alternative solutions. … [continued]
Gen Z Consumers Are Warming Up To The Idea Of Chinese EVs
US consumers may not admit it, but they’re getting very interested in Chinese EVs. Part of the curiosity arises as neighboring countries court trade deals to bring more affordable vehicles westward. For example, during a January visit to Beijing, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to admit a small number … [continued]
While Hinkley Nuclear Was Being Built, The UK Grid Decarbonized
The latest announcement about Hinkley Point C was predictable. The first reactor at the plant in Somerset is now expected to begin generating electricity in 2030. The cost estimate has climbed again, now reaching roughly £35B in 2015 pounds or about £49B in current money according to Electricité de France. … [continued]
$500 Million To Be Invested In Mexican EV Chargers & EVs
It was just a little while ago that Canada announced 8,000 new EV chargers will be installed in the nation to the north of the US. Well, maybe it could be called an EV charger sandwich, because Mexico will be getting many new EV chargers too, courtesy of a $500 … [continued]
