EU policies to clean up shipping will lead to replacement of conventional marine fuels with fossil liquid natural gas (LNG), with little benefit to the climate. A quarter of Europe’s shipping will be fossil gas-powered by 2030 as misguided EU sustainability targets encourage an uptake of LNG, a new Transport … [continued]
The past few days have included news of electric cement mixers, electric heavy-duty trucks, and various new or updated electric car models. Scroll down below, enjoy the fun stories, and let us know if there are any cool ones that we missed. Electric Car News Series production of the ENYAQ … [continued]
Last spring, Kyle Field said the Aventon Aventure electric bike “could be the ultimate fat tire utility e-bike,” and I’m inclined to agree, although I’d have to add that it could also serve as an excellent mid-life crisis motorcycle — except that it has a much lower level of risk … [continued]
ImaliPay, a fast-growing Pan-African and VC-backed one-stop-shop financial services platform focused on offering credit, savings, and insurance via a single channel or API to Africa’s gig economy platforms, has recently partnered with eBee to lower the barriers for workers in the on-demand delivery sector to have access to cleaner and … [continued]
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is suing Tesla over allegations of racism, yet has refused to inform Tesla of the basis of the allegations. This lawsuit isn’t a good thing for Tesla, but it will, I believe, shine a light on the right path forward for … [continued]
The United States imports many of the minerals used in EV batteries, such as cobalt, graphite, lithium, manganese, and nickel, with lithium being the predominant mineral. Although use of these minerals is not restricted to battery production for EVs, they are nonetheless important for meeting the increasing demand for EV … [continued]
Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed its distaste for Tesla’s Boombox feature. The agency posted a new Safety Recall Notice for 578,607 Tesla vehicles over the serious problem of which sounds pedestrians hear coming from a Tesla. The NHTSA doesn’t like the idea of cars farting … [continued]
When we think of oil spills, we usually envision oil tankers releasing viscous slicks in oceans or seas. However, oil spilled on land often reaches lakes, rivers, and wetlands, where it can also cause damage.
The electric vehicle revolution is fully underway. Below, we have EV news from Norway, Quebec, the UK, and far beyond. From Electric Vehicle News Norwegian Post orders 29 Volvo electric truck, milestone order for Volvo electric trucks Hexagon Purus signs agreement with Hino Motors to supply battery packs for serial production … [continued]
It looks like Elon Musk might be putting his money where World Food Program’s mouth is!
