Elastocaloric Technology To Heat Pumps: Hold My Beer
High-efficiency elastocaloric technology could replace heat pumps and other HVAC systems in some applications, eventually.
Ford & Mercedes Do The Electric Car Gavotte
The electric car plans of Ford and Mercedes are changing as both companies adjust their sales strategies to customer demand.
The Value Of A Charging Station In A Seemingly Unimportant Small Town
Scrolling around on Plugshare, I came across a charging station I’ve been waiting to see for years. I thought it would take at least another couple of years to ever see one, too, so when I saw a little pin/marker appear over Safford, Arizona, I first thought it must be … [continued]
Electrified Ports Will Have A Competitive Advantage In The Coming Decades
Freight logistics are going to be transforming over the coming years, and electrification is the primary wedge. It’s not only climate-friendly, but ports that take this path sooner rather than later will end up more competitive as global shipping declines. Electrification is a path to being a winning port in … [continued]
How Will Kamala Harris Embrace Federal Climate Action As A US Presidential Candidate?
She’s no longer relegated to appearances at rubber chicken luncheons. Or the designee for a difficult issue like southern border immigration — without possessing any teeth to enact substantive change. Now, as the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for President, US Vice President Kamala Harris will have a much more important … [continued]
Elastocaloric Heating & Cooling More Efficient Than Heat Pumps
Maybe you have never heard the word elastocaloric, but heating and cooling equipment based on it may be in your future soon.
Red States Shower Incentives On Coal-Killing Thin Film Solar Factories
First Solar is planning a thin film solar revolution in the US, and that is putting conservative politicians in red states on the spot.
E-Bikes Can Do A Lot More Than Most People Think
I’ll be the first to admit that my e-bikes do a lot more sitting than I’d like. I take the occasional ride for fun or for exercise, but the rest of the time, the bike’s sitting in a shed with the battery in the house. Sometimes, I wonder if the … [continued]
Getting Off The Gas — A Tale Of Two Cities
“Getting off the gas” seems to be easier said than done. A bit like giving up smoking, or Dry July. But two recent examples in Australia show how it can be done — there are hard ways and easy ways. But no patches or vapes for this one. Why does … [continued]
UK Solar Industry Rejuvenated By Labour Resurgence
The UK under the Labour party is ready to begin a vigorous new program of rooftop and grid scale solar to lower its carbon emissions.
