“Brink of Irreversible Climate Disaster”

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:57:04 +0000

While the world toils over issues like inflation, immigration, and idiocrasy, there’s a monster growing beneath the surface that will increase all of those dramatically. Oh, well, I don’t know for sure if it will increase idiocrasy, but given how humans deal with disaster and crisis, I’d bet on it. … [continued]

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EVs Take 30.2% Share in the UK — Near Record High

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:44:11 +0000

October’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 30.2% share in the UK, up from 24.9% year on year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew in volume, whilst the overall auto market shrank. Overall auto volume was 144,288 units, down 6% YoY, and slightly below pre-2020 norms. The UK’s leading BEV brand … [continued]

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Thanks, Biden — For $1 Trillion In Private-Sector Investment In US EV & Tech Economy

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:46:29 +0000

I recall when the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was passed. Immediately, that day, we started getting announcements of EV battery factories and battery-related factories. In coming days, weeks, and months, we also got news of solar panel factories coming to town, battery mineral refineries, and numerous other production facilities. … [continued]

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EVs Take 95.6% Share In Norway – Skoda Enyaq Tops Chart

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:50:28 +0000

The October auto market saw plugin EVs take 95.6% share in Norway, up from 91.3% year on year. BEVs took 94.0% share, with PHEVs adding another 1.5% to combined plugins. Overall auto volume was 11,552 units, an increase of 29.4% YoY. The best selling BEV was the Skoda Enyaq. October’s … [continued]

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Shared Micromobility Trips in North America Offset Approximately 81 Million Pounds of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Last Year

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:13:49 +0000

Shared Micromobility Trips in North America Averaged 1.5 Miles and 15 Minutes in 2023 The typical shared micromobility trip in North America in 2023 was 1.5 miles and 15 minutes long. E-bike excursions were the longest on average, covering 2.0 miles and lasting 20.3 minutes. Pedal bike journeys averaged 1.4 … [continued]

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Bidirectional Charging (V2G) Could Save Europeans $23 Billion A Year

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:38:10 +0000

Transport & Environment recently asked Germany’s highly respected Frauhhofer Institute to investigate the economic benefits of widespread V2G (vehicle to grid) technology in Europe. At the end of October, the organization issued a report, which found V2G has the potential to save Europeans up to $22 billion a year in … [continued]

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EVs Take 62.2% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Still Dominates

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:11:22 +0000

October saw plugin EVs take 62.2% share in Sweden, up slightly YoY from 60.6%. BEV volume fell YoY, though PHEV volume increased. Overall auto volume was 25,026 units, flat YoY. The Tesla Model Y was once again the best selling BEV. October’s auto sales saw combined plugin EVs take 62.2% … [continued]

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EVs At 23.5% Share In France — Plugins Dip As HEVs Surge

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:09:07 +0000

October’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 23.5% share in France, down from 26.5% year on year. Classic hybrids (HEVs) were the only powertrain that saw YoY growth, with plugins losing ground, though faring better than combustion-only vehicles. Overall auto volume was 135,532 units, down 13.3% YoY. The new Citroen … [continued]

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US Space Solar Startup Readies “Radiation-Hardened” Solar Cells For Mass Production

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:35:40 +0000

The US startup Solestial is banking on ultra-thin, self-repairing silicon solar technology for an edge in the red hot space solar race.

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