The Zimbabwe Electricity Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has just released its annual report covering all associated energy matters for the year 2024. ZERA’s mandate includes: Increasing Access & Security of Supply by promoting the procurement, production, transportation, transmission, and distribution of energy in accordance with public demand and recognized international standards. … [continued]
The US Department of the Interior has issued a directive requiring personal approval from Secretary Doug Burgum for all wind and solar energy projects on federal lands and waters. The order introduces heightened scrutiny to dozens of actions involved in developing renewable energy infrastructure, including leases, rights-of-way, and construction authorizations. The … [continued]
BYD decided at some point in recent years that it would be more economical for it to buy some giant car-carrying ships than to keep paying shipping companies to carry its cars to markets around the world. We covered BYD’s movement in this direction in December 2023, and then again … [continued]
If you ride an e-bike, you already know that it’s not just a bicycle. It’s faster, heavier, and requires a different kind of gear, especially when it comes to your helmet. That’s where the Bern Hudson Urban Helmet comes in. Designed specifically for the needs of e-bike commuters, the Hudson … [continued]
Ford has just unveiled a fully electric Bronco and an EREV version of the Bronco. If you haven’t seen exciting news and marketing around that, that’s because these versions of the Bronco are not for Ford’s home market (USA). They are for China. They are being produced by Jiangling Motors … [continued]
In a page torn out of the book of Tesla, GM has embarked on a new utility-scale stationary energy storage collaboration with the US EV battery recycling firm and cathode manufacturer Redwood Materials.
J2R Dynamics, a French startup founded in 2022 by Jean Madaule (a former video game analyst) and his engineer father, is taking a fresh approach to electric mobility. Their first product — the Smol — is a sleek, compact, and innovative electric motorcycle purpose-built for urban riders who want performance … [continued]
In an interview with Sherwood News, Slate Motors CEO Chris Barman talked about what it takes to build a safe, low priced vehicle today.
Uber has been doing its best to stay alive and on top in the face of a transition toward fully autonomous robotaxis. The ride-hailing app has been partnering with robotaxi leaders to get an exclusive launch role in city after city. In Austin, you can only get a Waymo through … [continued]
For over a century, we’ve been tethered to fossil fuels without freedom to choose how we power our homes and communities. But now, the path is clear, says Generation 180 — we are in a new energy era. Renewables have surpassed fossil fuels. Wind and solar are now less expensive … [continued]
