First all-electric GTI delivers 166 kW (226 PS), offers 290 Nm of torque, accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 190 km/h With new “GTI” driving profile, front axle differential lock, adaptive DCC sports suspension, electric route planner and up to 431 km WLTP range … [continued]
Most NYC e-bike and pedestrian deaths occur in crashes involving motor vehicles. That does not establish fault, but it changes the framing.
A recent New York Times newsletter described fatal e-bike and electric-scooter crashes in New York City as reaching a record high. “Record” is a powerful word, especially when the vehicles involved are relatively new, but it can also direct attention toward what the victim was riding and away from what … [continued]
It’s here! The much ballyhooed all electric Jaguar sedan luxury tourer known as the Type 01 had its official debut in New York City this week. Why would this uniquely British automobile debut in New York and not London? Perhaps it is because the company expects the US to be … [continued]
Jackery and Pebble have partnered to produce solar-powered RVs. Jackery will supply custom solar panels for the new Self-Powered Package on the 2027 Pebble Flow. We have covered California-based Pebble before at CES, and I saw them at the show again this year. The RVs use 45 kWh LFP automotive-grade … [continued]
Despite the last year's sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, solar power plants continue to add more electricity to the nation's grid (cropped, courtesy of US Department of Energy).
US President Donald Trump stamped his seal of approval on a new solar factory in Texas this week, having dispatched an official from his administration to represent himself on a celebratory tour of the newly completed facility. That doesn’t necessarily mean the war on solar power is over, but it … [continued]
Solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology into an essential part of our nation’s energy system. In 2025, solar and storage accounted for 79% … [continued]
States are recognizing the potential for tangible emissions reductions with broad co-benefits when it comes to embodied carbon. The built environment hides more climate-warming pollution than you think, and reducing it is the next frontier of climate action. While policymakers have focused for decades on operational emissions—from heating, cooling, and … [continued]
Waymo announced more progress today. No new city this time. However, the company has rolled out a new version of its Ojai robotaxi. The updates are perhaps not super striking or obvious, but the self-driving vehicle company is happy to share the details of the changes with us. “It debuts … [continued]
This huge e-bike from the California-based company Kingbull Bikes has provided the author with a much-needed alternative to walking, pedal biking, or driving around an area characterized by seriously annoying hills (original photo by Tina Casey).
A huge e-bike from the California-based company Kingbull Bikes provides a much-needed alternative to walking, pedal biking, or driving around an area characterized by seriously annoying hills.
Ed Darmanin rang me a week ago, all excited. He was home after his epic electric motorcycle journey around Australia. The Big Lap. You can read the first two parts here and here. The most exciting thing to me was the effect the ride had caused. According to the Macquarie … [continued]
