European ports face an increasingly urgent mandate to reduce carbon emissions across their landside and waterside operations, driven not only by climate policies but also by local air quality concerns. The scale of the challenge is enormous yet manageable, provided clear strategies and timelines are established. My perspective is straightforward. … [continued]
The humble trolleybus is enjoying an unexpected global revival, quietly returning to the spotlight in the relentless push for sustainable urban transit solutions. Once dismissed as obsolete or nostalgic, the trolley bus — now dramatically transformed by modern In-Motion Charging (IMC) technology — is proving to be a strategic and … [continued]
It’s always fascinating to watch public officials eagerly line up for ribbon-cutting ceremonies, gleaming scissors poised, ready to announce another shiny new clean-transportation initiative. The latest spectacle unfolded recently at UC Riverside in California to celebrate the launch of the Riverside Clean Air Carshare (RCAC) program, featuring a fleet of … [continued]
As artificial intelligence continues to drive a wave of innovation across the US economy, Google is stepping in to help tackle one of the most pressing and overlooked challenges of this transformation: the country’s energy infrastructure, and the skilled workforce needed to support it. The company’s latest initiative aims to … [continued]
Seventy percent of ferries currently on order globally now feature electric drivetrains, a remarkable shift underscoring just how rapidly maritime transportation is decarbonizing. Norway has about 70 electric ferries running already, and there are likely north of 200 globally. There are about 15,400 ferries in operation around the world, new … [continued]
The launch of the all-electric ferry China Zorrilla, expected to be operating between Argentina and Uruguay, represents a landmark event in global maritime electrification. Commissioned by Buquebus, a major regional ferry operator connecting Buenos Aires and Montevideo, this vessel is—for now—the largest battery-electric passenger and vehicle ferry in the world. … [continued]
On election night, Mark Carney stepped onto the stage with a blend of cautious optimism and measured pragmatism. As Canada’s new Prime Minister, the former Bank of Canada governor, UN climate envoy, and Brookfield executive and director offered a reassuring message to a nation facing multiple crises—economic, geopolitical, climatic, and … [continued]
Infrastructure megaprojects have an irresistible allure, and the Netherlands and Canada are illustrative of this. Governments, engineers, and industrial backers alike see in them the potential for transformative leaps forward—massive pipelines to move energy, corridors connecting resources to markets, and infrastructure that promises to underpin entire industries or energy transitions. … [continued]
In the early 2010s, China was the promised land for American automakers. General Motors sold more vehicles there than in its home country. Buick, a brand fading into irrelevance in North America, was reborn as a prestige marque in Chinese cities. Ford had late but strong momentum, while Chrysler quietly … [continued]
Recently, I stood — virtually — before an audience of global institutional investors, invited by Jefferies investment bank to speak alongside six other experts on the deepening geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China and their implications. Amid this intense discussion, one of the central themes was the rapid return … [continued]
