First Ever Demonstration Of Bulk Photovoltaic Effect Deploys Graphite “Sandwich”

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 01:49:10 +0000

The field of bulk effect photovoltaic theory has finally leaped off the chalkboard and onto the laboratory bench as researchers unlock the secrets behind the solar conversion efficiency of a “peculiar phenomenon.”

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Which Form of Transit Has the Smallest Carbon Footprint?

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 01:47:30 +0000

One of my life’s ongoing inner ruminations is considering options for transportation. (The welcome influence of CleanTechnica.) If walking is a timely option, I prefer to do it. For the simple reason that I always—I mean always—feel better after going for a walk. Walking restores vitality that is lost after … [continued]

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In 2023, Shared Micromobility Ridership Was Equally Divided Between Scooters & Bicycles in USA

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:53:51 +0000

The National Association of City Transportation Officials believes that scooters are here to stay. They offer easy access to clean, roomy bike lanes as well as off-road and on-road routes. To avoid car culture, you can choose a city with many wide off-street bike trails. They make traveling safer. Or … [continued]

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7 Huge Reasons Donald Trump Should Not Be President Again

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:47:06 +0000

It’s shocking that 70 people would vote for Donald Trump for president of the United States a second time around, let alone 70 million. Unfortunately, we are completely awash with misinformation and information echo chambers these days. We are not living in a shared reality in the United States — … [continued]

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Former Tesla Exec Explains NEVI Program & How Trump Favored An “America Last” Policy On EVs

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:31:49 +0000

Rohan Patel, former Vice President of Global Public Policy and Business Development at Tesla, has been superb at explaining policy matters as they relate to Tesla — both when he worked at Tesla and since he left. A couple of recent tweets from him caught my attention. I’ll start with … [continued]

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Hot Deal: Save $800 On Juiced Bikes HyperScorpion (Clearance Sale)

Credit to Author: GearTechnica| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:59:14 +0000

If you’ve ever considered buying a moped-style e-bike like the HyperScorpion, but felt like the price was a bit out of your range then, it might be worth reconsidering right now, because instead of paying the full price of about $2300, you can grab one for just $1500 from Velowave. … [continued]

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Copenhagen’s eCarExpo Electric Car Fair Sees Record Visitors

Credit to Author: Jesper Berggreen| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:12:18 +0000

In a press release today, the organizer eLife Nordic AB reports a new record for an electric car fair in Copenhagen: eCarExpo. Following are excerpts of the press release, with my own photos, since I just had to go there and have a look: “The Danes’ interest in electric cars … [continued]

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Solar & Wind Cheaper & Cheaper — New Reports

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:55:54 +0000

Why are solar power and wind power dominating new power installations? Because they’re cheaper. The problem with some big purchases people make, and plenty of little purchases, is we look at the upfront cost of something instead of the long-term, lifetime cost. The good thing about purchases of big power … [continued]

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New Flyer Bus OEM Has Its Strategy Wrong & Will Lose Market Share

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:45:58 +0000

New Flyer is the leading provider of transit buses in North America. It’s also the leading provider of hydrogen buses in North America, which is a problem for it, although it feels like an opportunity. That’s where the bad strategy comes in. As always when I talk about strategy — … [continued]

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Middlebury College Embraces Solar Power While Others Dither

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:18:02 +0000

Solar power is becoming the go-to alternative for many US colleges and universities to lower their very significant greenhouse gas emissions.

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