Published on June 26th, 2017 | by Roy L Hales
Contrary to what some urban business owners expected, the global shift to alternate transportation has not adversely effected their revenue streams. A new report shows the transition taking place in British Columbia, where pedestrians & cyclists contribute to Vancouver's downtown businesses. ... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2017 | by Roy L Hales
Average global temperatures keep rising. While 2016 is the warmest year on record, the previous record was set in 2015 and, before that, 2014. A new joint report from Health Canada and the Science Media Centre of Canada (SMCC) puts this into perspective... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2017 | by Tina Casey
President Trump's Energy Department is still funding projects that push the envelope on solar and other renewables, and undercut his forthcoming grid study... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2017 | by John Farrell
New technology, particularly in the hands of electric customers, is creating an unprecedented opportunity to move beyond air conditioners and tap the many other sources of controllable electricity demand in homes and businesses. ... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
If the US Government and its International Trade Commission rules in favor of a recent trade dispute filed by Chinese-backed US solar PV manufacturer Suniva, then the country's solar industry would be immediately devastated, and could see two-thirds of expected installations over the next five years erased. ... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
A new report by the US Energy Department's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has concluded that widespread use of building controls across the country could cut energy consumption by an average of 29%, or the equivalent electricity used by 12 to 15 million Americans. ... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
The latest Energy Barometer from the Energy Institute has concluded that political risk and ramifications from the recent UK Brexit decision must not undermine the larger and essential need of providing reliable energy in a way that also keeps the country's emissions and prices down. ... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
Thirteen industry leaders and associations from across Europe launched the new "Make Power Clean" initiative on Monday, which aims to promote a European electricity market designed to deliver cleaner electricity across the region. ... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
All heads of the European Union, from EU Member States through to the EU Presidents of the Council and Commission, last week reaffirmed their strong commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement, and their desire to "swiftly and fully" implement the goals therein. ... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2017 | by Tina Casey
Weird week for Energy Dept. capped by news of offensive tweets -- and audio -- from head of Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
The collision at sea between the USS Fitzgerald and a container ship in the Sea of Japan should be a warning to autonomous driving advocates that the human/computer interface is still a space that is fraught with danger. ... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2017 | by James Ayre
The first portion of the 2017 Hudson Bay System Study in the Arctic, part of the 2017 Canadian Research Icebreaker CCGS Amundsen Expedition, has been cancelled due to climate change–induced hazardous sea ice conditions... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2017 | by Zachary Shahan
I first experienced Tesla Autopilot last year, as I wrote in my Tesla Model X review. It was certainly cool and interesting, and a bit nerve-racking. But that was a short test drive on a California highway — not real use. Well, a few guys and I recently got our first Tesla Model S for an intercity Tesla shuttle service we're launching here in Europe (... called Tesla Shuttle), and the Tesla includes Autopilot... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Kyle Field did a great job reviewing the Bolt, what I thought I'd do here is share some views on why we leased it and also give our hands-on impressions over the last 1,200 miles... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2017 | by Zachary Shahan
One of the unique aspects of driving an electric car is talking to people about the new tech, and as EV drivers quickly find out, there are a handful of common misconceptions about this “new” tech... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2017 | by Zachary Shahan
Previous surveys — including our initial EV driver survey — have found a strong link between driving electric cars and having home solar panels. Yet again, in our 2017 EV driver report, a very large portion of our respondents had home solar panels, which means that they are essentially “fueling” their electric cars with sunshine... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2017 | by Nicolas Zart
I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for all things quirky and out of the ordinary. Although we brushed upon electric unicycles in the past, and cover them from time to time, the Kiwano K01 electric unicycle certainly fits the bill when it comes to one-wheel efficiency... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Ben Sullins of Teslanomics has created an app he says will help you tell when to expect delivery of your Tesla Model 3. It's very lighthearted and totally unscientific -- but fun! ... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2017 | by Cynthia Shahan
The 2020 Olympics are around the corner and the Tokyo Olympics organizers plan to service the crowds and athletes with driverless cab service — full robot, no driver at all... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2017 | by James Ayre
The Trump Administration's ongoing push to review and possibly undo various regulations may lead to the undoing of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rule that requires electrified vehicles to emit a warning sound when driving at low speed, going by recent reports... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2017 | by Nicolas Zart
Riding fat wheels on electric bicycles and scooters can be a thrill if the electric motor is up to the job. We've covered two dual-motor electric bikes (e-bikes) so far that were silly fun to maneuver in corners — the EVO Big Bud PRO from Emotion and the MOAR foldable fat tire e-bike. It certainly sounds as if the Phat Scooter is shooting for something a little different, which should appeal to many as well... Read More →
