Whether Powered By Electrons Or Molecules, Automobiles Are A Curse
Electric automobiles are all well and good but don’t address the problem of too many cars and trucks clogging our roads and cities.
Mass Transit / Public Transit
USA & China Electricity Generation TWh & CO2e Trajectories Since 2000 Are Startling
For a decade I’ve been tracking the exponential expansion of wind, solar, and to a lesser extent hydro electricity generation in China, mostly against nuclear generation’s much flatter growth trajectory. In recent years I’ve been looking at other aspects of generation, in part because of the regular refrain of delayers … [continued]
Wireless EV Charging Dam About To [Finally] Bust Wide Open
In-road wireless EV charging systems are being pitched as a cost-reducing, efficiency-improving upgrade for electric fleet vehicles.
Building a More Sustainable, Affordable Colorado with Thoughtful Housing Strategies
Land use reform proposed by Colorado leaders could deliver a triple victory for climate, air quality, and housing affordability. Governor Jared Polis’s State of the State address in January 2024 posed the question of what Colorado should look like on the state’s 150th birthday in 2026, Polis’s final year in … [continued]
Clean Bus Planning Awards Support Fleet Electrification With Custom Transition Plans
Transit and school bus fleets across the nation are working hard to incorporate clean transportation solutions that help communities meet decarbonization goals and improve local health outcomes. However, planning for and deploying zero-emission fleets is a tall order, leaving many fleet managers with more questions than answers.
Kenyan Startup Roam Secures $24 Million in Funding to Accelerate Electric Mobility Solutions
The transition to electric mobility is gaining momentum around the world. For example, the electric two-wheeler market has been growing rapidly around the world over the past few years due to several factors, which include increasing fuel prices, rapid urbanization in developing countries, and the global push to reduce air … [continued]
Even ChatGPT Knows Hydrogen Is A Square Wheel In Transportation
Getting ChatGPT and its image-generating sibling DALL-E to put square wheels on vehicles is as tough as getting hydrogen to make any fiscal sense for ground transportation. Unless you ask it to put square wheels on a hydrogen vehicle, it seems. Michael Sura’ is a Slovakian transportation expert, with years … [continued]
Next Stop, Net Zero: Britain Boasts Europe’s Biggest New Zero Emission Bus Market
Demand for new buses, coaches and minibuses reaches highest level since the pandemic with 4,932 new units entering service in 2023. Market up 44.6% on previous year but remains -16.0% down on 2019. Sector leads UK’s Net Zero journey as Europe’s biggest zero emission bus market, with 45.1% of new … [continued]
States Can Quantify the Benefits of Climate-Friendly Transportation Options With RMI’s Smarter MODES Calculator
RMI’s Smarter Mobility Options for Decarbonization, Equity, and Safety (Smarter MODES) Calculator helps decision makers visualize the pollution reduction, cost cutting, and life-saving potential of expanded transportation choices that enable efficient, convenient, and car-free trips. State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are positioned to significantly reduce transportation pollution, not just with their own … [continued]
The Romanian City of Galați Invests In 40 New e-Buses
The authorities of the city of Galați have decided to make further investments in green public transportation. This time Solaris will deliver 40 battery buses to Romania. 20 Urbino 9 LE electric and 20 Urbino 12 electric will be delivered to the customer at the beginning of next year. The authorities of the city of Galați, Romania, have selected the supplier of 40 modern electric … [continued]
