Algae Biofuel Is Booming Without Any Help From ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil dropped the algae biofuel ball last year but many other firms are racing to fill the gap, with an eye on algae-based plastics, fertilizers, and other products, too.
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Renewables Gallop Ahead Down Under — A Queensland Sample
As I sit at my computer tapping out this article, the sun is shining in beautiful Brisbane, capital of Queensland, Australia. We are moving into summer and the sun is up long before I am. When I awake, the house battery is filling up and charging the car. Soon, the … [continued]
Aptera Has a Driving Production Car, But There’s Still A Way To Go
I used to write about Aptera a lot on here, much to the chagrin of some readers and even a couple of fellow writers who are more into business than technology. Why? Because I love the technology. I’ve been into hypermiling and ecomodding for decades, going all the way back … [continued]
What If A Hurricane Comes & You Only Have An Electric Car?
After reading Jennifer’s excellent article on the flood fire risk with EVs related to hurricanes, I thought I would also present the positive side of having an EV as a major hurricane is headed toward your home. As someone who has lived in Tampa for 33 years, I know that … [continued]
U.S. Department of Energy Awards $138 Million to 91 Early Career Scientists
Funding for the Early Career Research Program (ECRP) Supports the Next Generation of America’s Scientific Workforce The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of 91 early career scientists from across the country who will receive a combined $138 million in funding for research covering a wide range of … [continued]
A Volkswagen “Earthquake” Hits Germany While Funding Cuts For New Battery Research Loom
Volkswagen is facing a crisis as car sales in Europe shrink, leading to less revenue than expected at a time when new investments are needed.
A Lack Of Imagination Is Killing Us In Myriad Ways
A recent article here by my colleague Steve tells the story of death by rolling McMansion. Because Americans love everything Super Sized, many if not most of us want to drive large, hulking vehicles. Trucks are getting bigger. SUVs are getting bigger (even if they’re not at their mid-2000s peak—the … [continued]
FHWA Opens Applications for $800 Million in Funding to Reduce Climate Pollution from Transportation, Encourage…
Inflation Reduction Act funding opportunity offered to new potential applicants Today the U.S. Department of Transportation is making available $800 million in funding under the Low Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda and ongoing work to tackle the climate crisis. Administered … [continued]
Cash For Clunkers Program In China Will Boost Electric Car Industry As EU Tariffs Bite
The cash for clunkers program in China is designed to get more people to buy an electric car and trade in a gas hog at the same time.
Agrivoltaics — Use It Where It Works, Don’t Use It Where It Doesn’t
Combining farming and solar power increase the productivity of land and earns farmers more money per acre.
