EDITOR'S CHOICE

Why Our Continued Use of Fossil Fuels Is Creating a Financial Time Bomb

09 May 2022 | Synopsis

"To reach our climate goals, we'll need to leave a third of the oil, half of the natural gas, and nearly all the coal we're aware of sitting in the ground, unused.

"Yet we have - and are still building - infrastructure that is predicated on burning far more than that: mines, oil and gas wells, refineries, and the distribution networks that get all those products to market; power plants, cars, trains, boats, and airplanes that use the fuels."

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Regenerative Braking to Oust Conventional Brakes? New Report Explains 'Brake Dust' Pollution

09 May 2022 | Synopsis

"...conventional brakes bring pollution to the environment, especially as it leaves behind traces of metal and other contaminants on the ground. It can mix with air and water as well, as these are micro-particles that are sometimes unseen by the eyes, without the person's knowledge."

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Natron to Kick Off Mass-Production of Long-Life Sodium-Ion Batteries

09 May 2022 | Synopsis

"Natron claims its design offers a strong volumetric power density in between that of lead-acid and lithium-ion, with super-fast charging enabling 0-99 charges in as little as eight minutes, and a monster lifespan over 50,000 cycles – between five and 25 times greater than lithium-ion competitors..."

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Turkey Launches Its First Homegrown Automotive Company & It's Electric!

08 May 2022 | Synopsis

"To mitigate the impact of potential supply chain issues, Togg is launching a 50/50 joint venture with Chinese cell producer Farasis to build cells in Turkey...

"Like many skateboard-based electric vehicle designs, Togg designed their unit with flexibility in mind. Smaller vehicles will use a skateboard with 2 modules in parallel (2P architecture), with a larger pack with 3 modules in parallel (3P) option for larger vehicles."

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The E-Bike Effect Is Transforming New York City

08 May 2022 | Synopsis

"As the next-generation pedal-assist Citi Bike arrives, the surging popularity of electric two-wheelers stands to reshape the city’s transportation future...

"Capped at 20 miles per hour, this new e-bike can go 60 miles before needing a charge, twice the range of the previous model. It's 20 pounds heavier, too, with hydraulic brakes and a sturdier frame. "

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A Goofy, Colorado-Made Electric Car Is Finding a Second Life with Hobbyists

08 May 2022 | Synopsis

"After five years of development, the first Electrek went on sale in 1979 for $25,000 - about $90,000 today.

"Despite the steep sticker price, advertisements promised buyers a car capable of highway speeds and a range of up to 100 miles when driven at a constant speed of 40 miles per hour. The company also claimed the car only cost 1 cent per mile to maintain and operate.

"Between 1979 and 1982, Gould said Unique Mobility made more than 50 Electreks."

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European Climate Group: Sufficient Nickel, Lithium for 14 Million Electric Vehicles in 2023

08 May 2022 | Synopsis

"In a study based on BloombergNEF data on global maximum volumes of EV battery-grade nickel and lithium, T&E said that in 2025 there would be enough to make 21 million EVs globally.

"Excluding Russian nickel, T&E said there should be sufficient raw materials for 19 million EVs in 2025. Global EV sales more than doubled to 4.2 million vehicles in 2021 from just over 2 million in 2020..."

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The Real Costs of Electric Car Ownership

08 May 2022 | Synopsis

"Estimating the cost of driving electric is more complicated than calculating the cost of driving a conventional car...

"..it either costs less, the same or more to operate an EV compared to a gas-engined car. While that's not a very satisfying answer, an EV will probably reduce your true cost of getting around, albeit maybe not overnight."

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Thousands of Fossil Fuel Projects Are Protected By Treaties. Canceling Them Could Cost Countries Billions

08 May 2022 | Synopsis

"Countries have signed thousands of treaties that protect foreign investors from government actions. Some treaties protect fossil fuel projects—and they jeopardize global efforts to save the climate.

"In a study published on May 5 in the journal Science, we estimate that countries would face up to $340 billion in legal and financial risks for canceling fossil fuel projects that are subject to treaties with ISDS clauses."

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Formula 1 Could Be All-Electric by 2035, Says Formula E Boss

07 May 2022 | Synopsis

"The Gen3 Formula E car, introduced for the 2023 season, takes regeneration to a whole new level. While the Gen2 can reproduce up to 250kW, the Gen3 dramatically bumps it up to 600kW. This is because the car now has an additional 250kW motor at the front which is used solely for regeneration."

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