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Seattle's Sound Transit: Ridership, Energy, and Fiscal Challenges
16 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
Seattle's Sound Transit has expanded its Link light rail system to 45 miles, offering fast, affordable, and eco-friendly travel powered by hydro and wind energy. Ridership hit 3.08 million in October 2024, with fares as low as $1 for seniors and free for youth. A Lynnwood–SEA Airport trip takes 80–85 minutes by rail, beating car travel in cost and emissions. Despite success, Sound Transit faces need for a substantial financial overhaul.How FAA's eVTOL Pilot Could Transform U.S. Air Travel
14 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
The FAA launched the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), a 3-year initiative inviting governments and private partners to test electric air taxis and other advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The goal is to gather data to shape future regulations and demonstrate real-world use cases like cargo and medical transport. Companies like Joby, Archer, Beta, and Wisk plan to participate, aiming to revolutionize U.S. air travel.Arc Announces $160M Deal With Curtin Maritime For Eight Hybrid-Electric Tugboats
14 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
Arc signed a $160M deal with Curtin Maritime to deliver eight hybrid-electric tugboats, marking the largest commercial deployment of electric workboats. Built with Snow & Co, the tugs feature Arc's 4,000+ HP electric powertrains and 6 MWh battery buffers. The first four are due by 2027. The project aims to modernize U.S. ports with efficient, low-maintenance, cost-effective vessels, challenging diesel norms and advancing marine electrification.ComEd Begins Testing Phase of First of Its Kind Vehicle-to-Grid Charging Pilot with Local School Districts
14 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
ComEd launched testing for its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging pilot with three Illinois school districts. The initiative uses bidirectional chargers on electric school buses to explore energy optimization, grid support, and cost savings during peak demand. Part of ComEd's Beneficial Electrification Plan, the pilot aims to scale V2G tech and includes partners like Nuvve and Resource Innovations.The Illusion of Clean: How Big Oil Perfected the Art of Greenwashing
13 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
Big Oil's decades-long greenwashing campaign used PR to mask environmental harm. Chevron's "People Do" ads, Exxon's climate denial lobbying, and BP's carbon footprint push shifted blame to consumers. Investors like BlackRock and execs like Rex Tillerson profited, while conservative politicians traded support for donations. Lawsuits from cities and youth groups now challenge fossil fuel deception, aiming to hold companies accountable in court.
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From Horses to Horsepower: Why EV Skeptics Sound Like 19th-Century Farriers
21 Oct 2025 | 
Alan Gelfand's anti-EV stance echoes 19th-century farriers resisting the automobile. His business depends on ICE vehicles, making his critique more nostalgic than neutral. EVs require less maintenance, offer long-term savings, and are backed by expanding service networks. Like carriage makers before him, mechanics must evolve or risk irrelevance. The transition is disruptive - but history favors adaptation over defiance.
EV Depreciation: A Temporary Dip, Not a Long-Term Trend
20 Oct 2025 | 
EV depreciation concerns are real but overstated. Fleet failures and battery uncertainty skew resale data, yet modern EVs show strong longevity and lower operating costs. Automakers now offer battery health reports, extended warranties, and OTA updates to boost confidence. Policy support and LFP chemistry further stabilize value. As transparency improves, EVs will redefine long-term worth - not just match it.
Horse Powertrain: The Hybrid Trojan Horse
17 Oct 2025 | 
Horse Powertrain, a joint venture by Renault, Geely, and Aramco, offers compact hybrid engines like the C1 to retrofit EV platforms. Designed as range extenders, these engines run on multiple fuels and meet Euro 7 standards. Though marketed as green tech, their real-world impact is debated - especially as studies show PHEVs are rarely charged. Horse may be a transitional solution, but 500-mile EVs are poised to dominate long-term.
Sticker Shock and Stagnant Pay: Why New Cars Are Slipping Out of Reach
17 Oct 2025 | 
New car prices have outpaced wage growth, making ownership increasingly unaffordable. Even Ford's $30K EV pickup and other sub-$30K models may remain out of reach for many without incentives or financing reform. With monthly payments rising and federal credits phasing out, the affordability gap is reshaping the auto market. Shared mobility and micro-EVs may offer alternatives, but structural change is needed to restore access.
Toyota FT-Me: Shared Mobility Concept with Big Implications
17 Oct 2025 | 
Toyota's FT-Me is a two-seat electric microcar designed for shared urban mobility, not just teens. Developed with UK government support, it features hand-only controls, solar panels, and a lightweight frame. Aimed at car clubs and last-mile use, it could offer affordable, accessible transport with low emissions. With steady utilization and supportive policy, FT-Me may become a viable, sustainable option in the UK's evolving mobility landscape.
 21 Oct 2025 14:39:44 UTC |
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