Africa’s transport landscape starts from a very different baseline than the regions leading the global electric vehicle transition. Vehicle ownership per capita is low in most countries, and in many places motorcycles, scooters, and informal public transport dominate the movement of people and goods. In 2015, the continental average for … [continued]
When Ford unveiled its Universal EV Platform in August 2025, the presentation was equal parts engineering showcase and strategic declaration. Jim Farley framed the new architecture as the company’s “Model T moment,” built to deliver affordable electric vehicles at scale with radically simplified manufacturing and domestically produced LFP batteries. He … [continued]
New Tool Lets Researchers and Partners Cut Prototyping Costs, Wait Times, and Design Barriers for Ocean Energy Technologies and More By Caitlin McDermott-Murphy When it comes to marine energy, metal is metal. “Compared to plastic, metal components can withstand five to 10 times as much force,” said Paul Murdy, a mechanical … [continued]
Almost the entire US wind industry went into hibernation after US President Donald Trump took office in January, sending thousands of good paying jobs down the drain. However, the wind will continue to blow long after January 20, 2029, when the current occupant of the White House is scheduled to … [continued]
Global EV sales have surged by 27% so far this year, with some legacy automakers — but not all — proving they can make a successful transition to electric mobility.
This year’s abrupt shift in federal energy policy has thrown a monkey wrench into the US solar industry over the short term, but key stakeholders continue to plan ahead for a clean energy future. Among the recent highlights are Illuminate USA’s new 5-year, 15-gigawatt solar glass deal and a key … [continued]
You’d think that hedge funds would be bearish on oil stocks, right? Actually, that’s no longer the case. Instead, more hedge funds are shifting from oil shorts to renewables. Solar in particular is a favorite target of asset managers. This change of approach indicates a real reversal of energy strategies … [continued]
Ford has spent three years teasing plans for an affordable EV and it finally unveiled some key details on August 11, beginning with a mid-sized electric pickup truck to be available in 2027 with a target prize of $30,000.
India’s electric vehicle market is developing in a context that differs fundamentally from the United States, Europe, or China. Car ownership per capita is low, two-wheelers dominate personal mobility, and three-wheelers are integral to urban and peri-urban transport. The infrastructure for fueling and maintaining internal combustion vehicles outside of major … [continued]
Tariff wars and tax credits notwithstanding, Ford celebrated the grand opening of its new Electric Vehicle Development Center in California last week, while GM pitches low-cost LFP batteries and Costco spreads the word about its EV marketplace.
