GM’s Software Fix For Bolts and EUVs Might Have A Problem
Recently, 107 owners of Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV vehicles got some bad news: yet another battery-related recall. While the numbers of vehicles are small, it could mean that GM’s fix that ended the battery replacement campaign isn’t holding up as hoped. Some Background Before I get into the most … [continued] The post GM’s […]
Cooking for Compost: Autumn Salads
Integrating fruits into your diet can be a challenge, especially during the fall and winter… The post Cooking for Compost: Autumn Salads appeared first on Earth911.
How Do Cooler Heads Prevail?
I am old enough to remember a day when talking politics with people who didn’t agree with you did not mean the end of a friendship quite as often as it does now. I have a lot of theories on how things got this way, but as someone who works … [continued] The post How […]
Is Elon Musk Going to Get Federal Policy & Approval of Robotaxis Implemented?
And what would that mean? On the most recent Tesla quarterly conference call, Elon Musk brought up the possibility of creating US policy on self-driving cars. “There should be a federal approval process for autonomous vehicles.” This would theoretically be through the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) issued by … [continued] The post Is […]
How Many Things Can A Bus Transit Study Get Wrong?
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Michael Raynor, formerly a managing director of sustainability and thought leadership for Deloitte and author of multiple books on innovation and strategy. We talked about not only an innovative approach to addressing Scope 3 emissions Raynor has developed, but also an … [continued] The post How […]
What Now?
What’s done is done, and we can’t change the past, so we’ll just move on to the question of the day. What now? Perhaps a story first. In 2004, Adam Werbach, the former Sierra Club president, went all in on defeating a Texas oilman US president who had started an … [continued] The post What […]
Thanks, Biden — For $1 Trillion In Private-Sector Investment In US EV & Tech Economy
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] The post Thanks, […]
World Moving On Without USA As It Declines
For the past eight years, the United States has been missing in action in climate leadership globally. Biden’s climate policy experiments, aimed as much at attempting to deal with the root causes of working class and middle class grievance as at useful emissions reductions, will persist in some diminished form. … [continued] The post World […]
The Great AI/Data Center Scam
The AI craze is threatening to overwhelm utility companies who don’t have enough electricity to power new data centers. The post The Great AI/Data Center Scam appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Royal Enfield Takes A Bold Leap Into The Future With The Launch Of Electric “Flying Flea” Brand
Royal Enfield has a rich history in motorcycles, tracing its roots back to 1901 when the company’s first motorcycle rolled out of the factory. Over the last 123 years, the company has evolved its products and business practices to stay afloat amidst turbulent times. A Rich History When World War … [continued] The post Royal […]
$81 Million For Gigantic Energy Storage Showcase In Kentucky
Pumped hydropower is the basis for 96% of utility-scale energy storage capacity in the US, and it is ripe with potential for expansion. The post $81 Million For Gigantic Energy Storage Showcase In Kentucky appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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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] The post appeared […]
Beyond The Runway: Decarbonizing The Fashion Industry
Like much of our disposable society, the fashion industry has succumbed to quickly-produced trends sold at low price points. Add to that excessive production and consumption within the industry, and fashion is responsible for serious wastes of natural resources. Approximately 80% of clothing waste worldwide is either dumped in landfills … [continued] The post Beyond […]
$988 Billion In Private Investments Connected to “Investing in America” Agenda
A reader pointed me to this webpage and the map there showing where manufacturing and infrastructure investments associated with the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act are taking place or have been committed. It’s a fascinating map, but the headline number … [continued] The post $988 […]
Kia Shows Its Adventurous Side At SEMA
Every year, vehicle manufacturers come to Las Vegas for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. SEMA isn’t just about drumming up sales; it’s a symposium of innovation where manufacturers reveal their ability to push boundaries. Here, feedback isn’t just given; it’s harvested. Enthusiasts, their eyes alight with dreams of … [continued] The post Kia […]
What Happens to All of Those “Investing in America” Projects if Trump is Elected?
The 2024 US presidential election race is still too close to call, but it’s not looking great for Kamala Harris and the Democrats. I just wrote about the $988 billion in commitments from private companies that are associated with bills signed into law by Joe Biden — the American Rescue … [continued] The post What […]
What Happens To US EV Sales Now (Under Trump)?
The election hasn’t officially been called, but it’s close enough. Donald Trump — despite all of this and much, much more — will be president of the United States again. Let’s be honest, there are much more important issues than the US EV market now, but given that our focus … [continued] The post What […]
Why Clean Technology Will Still Win
As of this writing, things don’t look for the Kamala Harris campaign. The swing states are slowly being called for Trump, and the remaining ones are all leaning his way with high percentages of the vote counted. By the time you read this, it’ll probably be over. Given the pro-fossil … [continued] The post Why […]
Shared Micromobility Trips in North America Offset Approximately 81 Million Pounds of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Last Year
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] The post Shared […]
Finding Tess, And How Secure Is A Tesla?
Disclaimer: I am not encouraging anyone to steal any vehicle — not even a Red Rocket tricycle. How do you find your Tesla? This is a question we get asked many times as we demonstrate our Tesla Model 3 at EV events and motor shows throughout Queensland, Australia. Frustrated by … [continued] The post Finding […]
