Federal Judge Rules Permits For Dakota Access Pipeline Are Invalid
A federal judge has ruled that all the permits for the Dakota Access pipeline were issued improperly and ordered a full environmental review, which could take years.
Solar Fuel: Yep, It’s A Genuine Artificial Leaf
Solar fuel is the next wave of the renewable energy revolution, once they figure out how to scale a tiny little tile into a commercial scale operation.
True Darkness Is Necessary: How Artificial Light Affects Our Environment & Health
We are losing our dark skies due to increased artificial lighting at night, and it’s not good for humans or animals. Learn more about the importance of improved lighting and how the International Dark Sky Association is working to bright more darkness to our lives.
Elon Asks, Poland Delivers — EV Emojis For The World
Reporting from the frontlines of the EV revolution in Poland, I’m back with some good news after a long absence here. Yes, I felt a little upset about the Tesla Berlin thing. It hurt, Elon, especially when there was so much potential next door. But we Poles are not grudge-bearers (unless it’s about soccer), so be assured you still have many friends here. As a token of this friendship, we thought we would make one of your wishes come true. I guess not only yours, but you have mentioned it at least once or twice.
Sweden Reaches 26% Electric Vehicle Market Share!
Yes, the Swedish electric vehicle market is an odd one in which approximately 80% of electric vehicle sales are plug-in hybrids, leaving only 20% of the market for fully electric vehicles. Most EV markets are around 50–50 or favor fully electric vehicles (BEVs). Nonetheless, an overall EV market share of 26% is a stunning achievement in early 2020.
Driver Training For Driverless Cars
MIT researchers have created a digital driver training lab for self-driving computer programs. Instead of training a computer to think like a human, they train it to think like a computer, which could be an important difference.
What Is The Best Approach To Putting A Price On Carbon Emissions In The US?
Forward by Kurt Lowder My friend and mentor, Bill Hurly, now retired, has found a fulfilling mission in fighting for climate change. He has been heavily involved with Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) in San Antonio, Texas. I have attended a number of his presentations on the topic of climate change … [continued]
Electric Vehicles Now 8% of Swiss Auto Market
The Swiss plug-in electric vehicle market rose to 8% of the overall Swiss auto market in February, led by the evergreen Renault Zoe.
Tesla Model 3 Leads Disrupted Chinese EV Market
With the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market suffering from the general lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, sales took an expected beating, with only 15,000 passenger EVs registered in February, the worst result in over 3 years, representing a 65% drop year over year.
Louisiana Dealerships Allowed To Stay Open In State-Mandated Shelter In Place Order
In Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a statewide stay-at-home order to help combat the spread of the coronavirus, but auto dealerships are allowed to stay open. The order currently ends on April 12 and requires Louisiana residents to shelter in place unless going out for essential errands, such as to the grocery store.
