There were a couple of interesting developments in June in regards to electric power. One was that NextEra Energy issued its Investor Conference Report 2022 to its stockholders. Another was a paper from Stanford University, “Low-cost solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy insecurity for 145 countries,” (LCS study) by … [continued]
Green Energy Company Plans to Create up to 250 Jobs at Its First U.S. Plant State Funds Will Help Construct Battery Technology and Manufacturing Facility Supporting the Domestic Innovation and Commercialization of Next-Generation Battery Production Courtesy of Governor Hochul, Governor’s Press Office. Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday announced Electrovaya, Inc., a … [continued]
EVgo and Chase recently announced that they installed and opened the first of 50 fast charging stations at banking branches across the United States. The first station opened in Carmel, Indiana, with 100 and 350 kW speeds. Chase is installing EV chargers at 50 branches across the U.S. Come celebrate … [continued]
What defines sexy? Lots of press. Frequent headlines. Gushing talking heads who should know better. Promises of massive deployment and profits. Glistening Photoshop renders. Curves. Lots of fanbois and fangrrrls who proselytize on its behalf.
September saw Norway’s plugin electric vehicles take 89.1% of the market, down year on year from 91.5% share. Whilst full electrics saw very slight growth in share, plugin hybrids lost share. Overall auto volumes were at 14,646 units, down 18.6% YoY, though still up from pre-2020 seasonal norms (around 12,300 … [continued]
Fine particulates are a major health risk. The tires and brakes in our cars and trucks, unfortunately, contribute to the problem.
One of the most visible consequences of a warming world is an increase in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events. Most have an associated human influence, too, that doesn’t seem as if it will diminish soon.
In a recent tweet, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that all new vehicles sold in the state must be zero emissions by 2035. But, as is usually the case with these kinds of announcements, the devil is in the details. NEW: All new vehicles sold in New York must … [continued]
Mark Carlile (aka Veda Prime) is no stranger to the business world, having worked in London, Paris, Singapore, and Brisbane in senior finance-related roles. He is also no stranger to risk, having sailed solo from England to Australia. Veda Prime (not Optimus Prime’s little brother) is currently based in Brisbane, … [continued]
The latest advertising from General Motors promotes the company’s slogan: Electric vehicles for everyone! The EVs look great, and the prices are very attractive. But — who educates the masses? Who dispels the FUD (much of which was, until recently, promulgated by GM)? I had hoped that established carmakers would … [continued]
