Trains / Rail

ChatGPT generated this panoramic image of expansive Canadian wind and solar farms, illustrating large-scale renewable energy integration across diverse landscapes

Transforming Canada: Mapping A 100% Electrified Energy Economy

Canada stands at a crossroads in its energy future, and the path it chooses will define its economic resilience, environmental integrity, and quality of life for generations. As a Canadian who is involved in shaping Ireland’s 2050 energy roadmap through my work with Trifecta Ireland, I see an immense opportunity … [continued]

Leading Global Battery Expert Kenneth Hoffman to Join Pure Lithium as Special Advisor

Pure Lithium Corporation, a disruptive Boston-based vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company, announces that Kenneth Hoffman (CFA, CIM) will join the company as a Special Advisor, leveraging his vast experience across the battery value chain to advance our drive towards full commercialization. Mr. Hoffman, who was previously Global Head … [continued]

More Green Buses for Australia

The trials are over and more green buses are on order for Australia! We’ll look at the progress in three states — South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. Then, we’ll look at the newest offerings from bus companies. With the majority of electricity produced in the state of South … [continued]

ChatGPT generated panoramic image of a flat-style infographic titled “Fueling the Future: Electric vs Hydrogen Trucks,” showing an electric truck with a green check mark and a hydrogen truck with a red prohibition symbol.

France & Germany’s Economic Councils Endorse Electric Trucks Over Hydrogen

The best news in freight decarbonization this year didn’t come from a truck manufacturer, a startup accelerator, or a press release festooned with EU flags. It came from a bunch of European economists. That’s right—after years of letting hydrogen hype men and fossil PR firms monopolize the freight emissions debate, … [continued]

ChatGPT generated create a panoramic image of a cowboy riding a horse labeled "H2" down a busy highway

Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen Will Not Dominate The Transportation Sector

The belief that hydrogen will dominate the transportation sector is rooted in optimism rather than evidence. It appeals to the imagination but collapses under scrutiny. In practice, hydrogen is being decisively outpaced by two more efficient and cost-effective alternatives: battery electric vehicles and advanced biofuels. The appeal of hydrogen may … [continued]

ICF coaches standing near Modinagar Railway Station, India. Image courtesy of Ravi Dwivedi, Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0 International license.

Indian Railways Celebrating 100 Years of Electrification

Indian Railways continues to electrify its network, a process began precisely 100 years ago. In fact, it is nearly at 100% electrification. “As of 1 January 2025, 64,547 route kilometres (rkm) were electrified, which is 97.06% of the total broad gauge network (66,504 rkm, including Konkan Railway),” Wikipedia writes. Swapnil Nila, Central Public … [continued]

Photo by United States Department of Transportation, Public Domain.

Dear Pete Buttigieg, We Appreciate You & Already Miss You Too Much

Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, brought tears to my eyes four years ago, and they were tears of joy. CleanTechnica, NRDC, and so many more fans were pleased that yes, “Finally, Infrastructure Week Isn’t a Joke.” Before I begin listing some of the daily natural highs I discovered while reading … [continued]

ChatGPT generated panoramic image of the Grim Reaper looming over an electric VTOL rotorcraft like the Joby and a bus labeled "H2"

Transportation Firm Deathwatch: Hydrogen & EVTOLs

For several years there have been a couple of parallel slow motion failures in the making, the use of hydrogen in transportation and the Jetsons’ fantasy of air taxis zipping over cities. Neither were based in economic, regulatory, or technical reality, preferring instead to have vast sums of governmental and … [continued]