Laws take time to catch up with technological changes. And, worse, lawmakers are usually abysmal at predicting technological innovation and, more importantly, how that innovation is going to affect society. An event related to this seems to be unfolding here in Bogota in real-time. Because the country wanted to be prepared, … [continued]
Tiny electric vehicles tackle the mountains of Colombia.
The United States has all of the necessary factors for EV charging growth, and the result has been rapid deployment. The legislation passed by the Biden administration, the commitment by U.S. auto manufacturers to transition to electric vehicles, and the variety of charging options in the US have all contributed … [continued]
In conversation with renewable energy entrepreneurs and enthusiasts throughout South America, the most common response to the question of what needs to be improved is “grid transmission.” This is by no means a uniquely South American problem. There is no continent with a perfect power grid, and investments by the … [continued]
The common conception appears to be that a successful transition to electric vehicles is determined by the number of passenger vehicles sold. China, Europe, and the United States lead the way in this category and are thus considered to be at the forefront of EV adoption. However, another metric should … [continued]
Giant amongst developing nations, Mexico stands currently as the seventh-largest automobile producer in the world (in number of units). It is the fifth-largest automobile exporter (in total value). The Mexican auto industry has grown sevenfold since the 1960s and doubled its output since the 1990s, when it was granted full … [continued]
… and hydrogen buses get another chance in the meantime.
The electric mobility sector is starting to get really exciting now, as a lot of the firms that manufacture electric vehicles are starting to seriously ramp up production. This is a welcome development, as we really need to get electric vehicles to as many markets as soon as practically possible … [continued]
Long distances, oilfields, and low salaries abound south of the Rio Bravo. If you ask me, it’s mainly these three conditions that have marked Latin America as one of the laggards in the EV transition. Alas, all bad times should come to an end, and recent developments in the region … [continued]
For the last 5 years, Senator Whitehouse has been sending around a binder to colleagues in which he compiled some of the most compelling warnings about the economic risks associated with climate change. He’s updated it in his new role as Head Budget Honcho. “Have fun with the light reading,” he joked morosely.
