The GEEBEE — An Electric Scooter Aimed at Fleets
Electric micromobility is increasingly present in almost every type of vehicle imaginable; from e-bikes, to shared electric scooters, to one-wheels, … [continued]
Author: Joe Wachunas
New Nonprofit Seeks Secret To Successful Bike Share In Small Cities (Interview)
A few years ago, we entered an era where shared bikes were provided for free to any city that wanted … [continued]
Multnomah County, Oregon Bans “Natural” Gas in New County Buildings
Multnomah County, which encompasses much of the city of Portland, Oregon, unanimously approved a resolution last week that will make … [continued]
How Quickly Will Electric School Buses Scale? An Interview with Blue Bird
School buses are ripe for electrification. First off, they replace dirty diesel with clean electrons, which dramatically reduces emissions of … [continued]
8 Days, 2 Kids, 2700 Miles, 1 Tesla — Lessons Learned From A Cross Country…
If there is one achilles heel of the electric automobile, it’s the road trip. Even if the road trip is … [continued]
Women In EVs — Leading Women In The Industry Talk About Their Experiences
Women are the key to unlocking the potential of the EV industry, but have been largely overlooked — not just … [continued]
Sacred Cow Documentary Makes An Argument For Better Meat
The documentary Sacred Cow was released in January 2021 and explores the ways that ruminants (cows) and well-raised meat can … [continued]
Buy Land & Plant — An Adventure in Reforesting
A decade or so ago, I came across an article in the local paper about a retired school teacher who … [continued]
Exclusive Interview: Mayor of America’s 10th Largest City on Benefits & Challenges of Electrification
I’ve been following San Jose’s Mayor, Sam Liccardo, for some time. In 2019, I heard from environmentalists in California about how he was instrumental in getting all-electric building legislation through the city council of the nation’s 10th largest city. I’ve also been tracking San Jose’s nation-leading efforts in clean electricity and electric vehicles.
Electric Fireplaces — Safe, Cozy, Clean Flames
In past articles, we’ve profiled some of the key technologies that are essential to the all-electric modern home of the future: heat pumps for space heating; induction stoves for incredibly precise and fast cooking; electric cars for pollution-free transportation; and heat pump water heaters for hot water. To this list we now add the electric fireplace.
