Europe’s Policymakers Lag Behind Truckmakers on CO2 Emissions
EU truck targets too weak to incentivise the transition to zero-emission vehicles
Research
Ride-Hailing Services Don’t Always Increase Traffic Congestion — But Often Do
Originally published by Penn State News By Sara LaJeunesse Ride-hailing services, like Uber and Lyft, are lauded by some for their ability to decrease traffic congestion. Yet, others claim that ride-hailing services increase traffic congestion. A recent study by researchers at Penn State and Boston University analyzed traffic data from … [continued]
Our Ocean Is Stressed Enough: Give It A Break From Drilling
Ending new leasing for offshore oil and gas is crucial both to mitigate climate change as well as help marine ecosystems become more resilient to its effects. We need to protect 30 percent of the ocean and transition away from fossil fuels to better, cleaner technologies.
Tesla Model 3 Outsells Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, And Mercedes C-Class In Germany!
Tesla is outselling Audi, BMW, and Mercedes in their home market.
Scientists Aim To Improve Solar Cells With Nanomaterials
NREL Researchers Are Studying Structures 10,000 Times Thinner Than Paper To Improve Solar Energy, Advance Computers, & Capture Energy From Unexpected Sources
Dacia Spring Leads Italy’s BEV Market To Record 8% In September As Tesla Model Y…
Originally published on opportunity:energy. It is a momentous time for electric vehicles throughout Europe. September sales have brought fresh records throughout the continent’s major car markets, and all this is happening in the background of a wider crisis for traditional powertrains. In a quarter-end month filled with expectations for market … [continued]
IN: Arctic Experts & Scientists; OUT: Unqualified Political Operatives
Originally published By Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Joel Clement If there is one part of the world where science must inform policy during rapid climate change, it is the Arctic region. Warming three times faster than the rest of the planet, the Arctic is transforming from a region of … [continued]
21% of Automobiles Sold in Netherlands in September Were Fully Electric!
32% Plugin Vehicle Market Share in the Netherlands in September
Tesla’s Goal: 20 Million Annual Car Sales by 2030
Usually the big headlines from Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting come from the company’s CEO, Elon Musk. And there were some key takeaways which we’ll touch on in a moment. That said, what struck me was a statement early on when Tesla’s Board Chair Robyn Denholm said, “By 2030, we are aiming to … [continued]
Car Industry & WHO Driving in Opposite Directions
The WHO calls for stricter air pollution limits as car industry steps up lobbying efforts to oppose stricter standards
