Making America Irrelevant
Paul Krugman writes that America will be irreparably harmed both economically and culturally by the policies of this administration.
Don’t Use The Phrase “Climate Resilient” If You Want US Federal Funding
Farmers and ranchers are finding themselves immersed in a battle over the way they choose their words as they hope to maintain US federal funding. An internal USDA spreadsheet obtained by The Washington Post shows that more than $400 million of climate resilient projects administered through the Natural Resources and … [continued]
Another Leading US Bank Downgraded Tesla Stock
Well Fargo piles on as BMW and other EV makers cut into Tesla’s EV sales advantage, contributing to an 8-week losing streak for Tesla stock, and counting.
Could A BMW i3 Be The Last Car You Ever Own?
I recently came across an article at The Autopian about some aging EVs that are coming back from the dead. How? By getting new batteries! Aside from batteries, EVs really have very little that can go wrong with them. There are so few moving parts operating at relatively low temperatures … [continued]
Potential Impacts of Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Repeal on US Vehicle Market & Manufacturing
The re-election of President Donald J. Trump has created considerable uncertainty regarding the future of the U.S. automotive industry and the nation’s transition to electrified vehicles. Through executive orders, President Trump has indicated intentions to eliminate federal regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks, repeal subsidies … [continued]
Europe Set to Save 20 Million Tonnes of CO2 This Year Thanks to Switch to…
State of European Transport report shows that transport emissions are starting to fall as the EV market grows, but carbon savings are being undermined by increased air travel. Europe is set to save 20 million tonnes of CO2 this year thanks to more electric cars being on the road, new T&E analysis shows. … [continued]
GM Pitches Home EV Charging As Tesla Stock Slithers Down, Again
General Motors is supporting a bidirectional home EV charging pilot project in California, with an eye on applying it to virtual power plants across the country.
Is Closed-Loop Geothermal The Future of Heat & Power, or Just a Niche Play?
Geothermal energy has long been the quiet workhorse of the clean energy sector—steady, reliable, and utterly unsexy compared to its flashier solar and wind counterparts. It’s also been stubbornly constrained by geography. Traditional geothermal requires naturally occurring underground reservoirs of hot water and steam, which means it’s only viable in … [continued]
BYD Launches 1000-Volt EV Platform
BYD is out in front and pulling away from the electric car competition in China with new ultra fast charging and advanced technology.
Fossil Fuel Companies Ramp Up Influence In The Food System
Political leaders have failed to confront the driving force behind the climate crisis: the fossil fuel industry. As a result, fossil fuel producers are now free and clear to reinvent their oil and gas holdings in many sectors, such as the food system. In fact, the fossil fuel industry is … [continued]
