New Flow Battery Aims Energy Storage Dagger At The Heart Of Fossil Fuels
The US flow battery startup Quino Energy aims to repurpose old oil tanks for low cost, long duration clean energy storage.
New Tesla Model Y Sales Bump Already Over In China?!
Tesla’s big hope to get back to sales growth, or to at least stop the immense bleeding, was that the new Tesla Model Y would be a huge hit and make up for the drop in sales in the past year. Perhaps the idea of 50% growth a year is … [continued]
Flaws in the Robotaxi Revolution Dream
This isn’t the first time it’s been said, and it won’t be the last, because the idea of a dramatic robotaxi revolution carries on. And, yes, I’ll admit that I was a heavy proponent of that for a long time. However, the point we’re making in this piece is that … [continued]
Nearly Half Of All Americans Are Breathing Unhealthy Air
The American Lung Association State of the Air report claims almost half of all Americans are breathing unhealthy air.
Kia Establishes IT Education Center to Empower Youth in Côte d’Ivoire
Kia to provide IT literacy, employment and entrepreneurship training to local youth in Côte d’Ivoire through the first half of 2027 Kia’s Green Light Project continues to drive community growth and self-reliance through sustainable projects worldwide Since 2012, Kia has established 19 hubs across 15 countries, with 12 successfully transferred … [continued]
Climate Weirdness Hits The Colorado Plateau
According to my grandfather, “Only fools and newcomers try to predict the weather around here.” in the American Southwest. And, should anybody try to predict the weather, he’ll remind us that we aren’t newcomers, leaving only one other option. But, I’ve learned over time that his advice largely applies to … [continued]
Toyota Invests More into Old Tech in West Virginia
Toyota quickly went from hero to villain in the eyes of many people concerned about the climate and wanting efficient cars. It led the market in hybrid vehicles for years, primarily through its popular Prius model line. However, when the full battery-electric era arrived, it was slow to get onboard. … [continued]
Hyundai Launches EV Center in India & Rolls Out Electric Buses in Japan
Hyundai continues its semi-leadership in the EV sector this week. It’s not really engaged in groundbreaking developments with electric vehicles (yet), but it’s also far from a laggard in EV world. News this week comes out of India and Japan for a change, showing how willing and eager the company … [continued]
Kia EV Drivers Get Access to Tesla Superchargers
After Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that Ford EV drivers would gain access to Tesla Superchargers, there was a stampede of auto companies following suit and saying the same. However, it seems none of that was pre-planned — at least, not long in advance — and it has taken time … [continued]
California’s AB 942 Will Undermine Rooftop Solar — And Why That Matters
California has long been a trailblazer in clean energy, with more than two million homes powered by the sun. But a new proposal making its way through Sacramento, Assembly Bill 942 (AB 942), could throw a wrench in the state’s rooftop solar success story, and solar advocates aren’t taking it … [continued]
