The second operator still needs access to the depot, chargers and grid connection. TFIE Strategy Briefing illustration.
Greater Manchester is entering a new stage of bus franchising. In September 2026, Go-Ahead announced that Go North West had won two Bee Network operating contracts covering 38 routes and approximately 60 buses, with service beginning in March 2027. Eighteen of those routes will operate from a new depot in … [continued]
Most women know the unspoken checklist before getting into a car. They consider their surroundings, decide whether to chat or pretend to be on a phone call, and send a quick text to a friend with their live location, just in case. Getting from one place to another is rarely … [continued]
The country feels different as the US midterm election results come rolling in. When all of the votes are counted, Democrats are set to win the national popular vote in all House races by about 13 percentage points. The voters have spoken in huge numbers: they want leaders who make … [continued]
Through 2026, EVs have gained significant momentum all over the world (safe for the US), and Latin America has been no exception. Sales grew by almost 140% in the third quarter, and clock in at a very healthy 120% growth through 2026, bringing the yearly total to more than half … [continued]
Some people think Elon Musk has lost his mind. Others think he’s always been a charlatan and has just had an insane amount of luck. Some people think he’s a genius and that everything he touches will turn to gold. And then there’s also a decent portion of folks who … [continued]
Tesla brought home power backup to America. In Australia, an update is switching it off. North American owners just got Powershare with Powerwall. Australian owners of existing Teslas got a software update that appears to block the third-party gear they use to power their homes. It is a test case … [continued]
Health advocates, environmental groups, heat pump installers, local electeds celebrate decision as. SAN FRANCISCO — The Bay Area Air District voted today to move forward with the strongest clean appliance standards in the nation, putting millions of Bay Area homes on a path to switch from gas water heaters to zero-emission alternatives. … [continued]
Washington, DC — As Democrats regain control of the US House of Representatives and the US Senate, the Sierra Club today released a new legislative policy blueprint for the incoming Congress that will deliver for the American people by addressing the affordability crisis, holding polluters accountable, preserving our public lands, and … [continued]
Nabrawind's three-legged tower and self-lifting erection system. TFIE Strategy Briefing composite; source photos credited in image.
Spain’s Nabrawind has developed a way to install exceptionally tall wind turbine towers without bringing an enormous crawler crane to the site. Its Nabralift system uses a tubular upper tower supported by a three-legged steel structure. Hydraulic equipment raises the assembled turbine while modular sections are inserted below it near … [continued]
The 15 Minute City model calls for walkable, bike-able access to basic services and resources, a concept that has been embraced by none other than the US Department of Defense (courtesy of Rutgers University).
The 15 Minute City model calls for walkable, bike-able access to basic services and resources, a concept that has been embraced by none other than the US Department of Defense.
