China is critical for Tesla’s mission to succeed, but many people tend to forget this. The reason it is critical is that China is the world’s largest auto market. If Tesla is to succeed, it has to have a major presence in China. That is core to its mission. So … [continued]
As the world marked another flopped climate conference last year — with precious chances for action racing past — many eyes drifted toward the People’s Republic of China (PRC). News sites decried Xi’s absence. Commentators suggest that if emerging East Asian economies don’t do their part, climate efforts cannot succeed. … [continued]
Oliver Stone’s movie Wall Street, and Gordon Gekko, really captured the go-go zeitgeist of 1980s materialism and greed. Even today, it feels like many still operate with Gekko’s quote in mind: “It’s not a question of enough, pal. It’s a zero-sum game, somebody wins, somebody loses.” Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk … [continued]
Researchers Are Collecting the Most Comprehensive Data on How Winds Move Through Wind Power Plants To Help Design More Efficient Plants and Reduce Wind Energy Costs “Windmills,” Bob Kerr said, “don’t eat.” Through years of drought, Kerr, an Oklahoma cattle rancher and wheat farmer, watched the ponds on his farmland … [continued]
PG&E is planning to add 1,600 MW/6,400 MWh of battery storage in California by 2024.
The Avadar C3-City electric bike is an excellent “drop-in” replacement for a mountain bike-style ride for those looking to get a little more oompf on their trail rides, errand-running, or commutes, as it doesn’t really handle or feel any different than a regular old analog bicycle. However, thanks to its … [continued]
The latest report report from Lloyd’s of London puts a spotlight on risks most of us have never considered.
Solid-state battery researchers are resolving key challenges in the search for a new EV battery that could double or even triple the range of current energy storage technology.
Fortescue has bought Williams Advanced Engineering. Why? Williams and FFI have been cooperating for some time in the electrification of Fortescue’s 400 ton haulage trucks. Now they will be working more closely together. WAE is a leading provider of high-performance race-bred battery and electrification technologies and will bring speed, precision, … [continued]
The most recent Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) quarterly auction (held on December 1, 2021) resulted in a clearing price of $13.00 per allowance, surpassing the previous auction’s record price of $9.30 per allowance. Each allowance represents a limited authorization for power plants to emit one short ton of CO2. … [continued]
