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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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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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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Pancho Villa Didn’t Steal Columbus, NM’s Charging Power

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:08:48 +0000

Over 100 years ago, automobiles of all kinds were in their infancy. Electric vehicles had some serious drawbacks in the range department, but did pretty good considering the battery technology of the day. But, gas-powered cars were even worse, requiring a manual crank to get them started that would keep … [continued]

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pricing In The US — How Much Is Too Much?

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 01:48:50 +0000

The ID. BUZZ is now available in America in either single or dual motor trim. Owning one will require a large financial commitment.

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EV Charging Before, During, & After Hurricane Milton Struck Florida

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:21:31 +0000

EV charging data and anecdotal evidence both indicate that charging up an EV was easier than filling up a gas tank in Florida before and after Hurricane Milton made landfall.

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Should Tesla CEO Elon Musk Be Censured For Playing Politics With Putin?

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:16:51 +0000

Fueled by “duck and cover” drills that found children huddled under desks or in the halls at school, 20th century Americans were petrified of the Soviet Union, later retitled Russia. A brief hiatus occurred when Mikhail Gorbachev, whose policy of glasnost allowed freedom of expression and resulted in the abandonment … [continued]

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