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GM Reverses All-In EV Strategy To Bring Back Plug-In Hybrids

01 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"...automakers are running up against the current limits of EV demand though, they're looking for other ways to curb fleet emissions. In GM''s case, that way is an about-face and return to PHEVs...plans include bringing our plug-in hybrid technology to select vehicles in North America

"This strategy is an almost 180-degree turnaround from GM''s electrification trajectory in recent years...GM's EV ambitions have been tempered by recalls and lukewarm product launches..."

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Congress Finally Agrees On Electric Bike Bill - But Not The One Everyone Wanted

01 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"A new bill pending in the House of Representatives seeks to give the Consumer Product Safety Commission an explicit directive to create federal standards for the construction and importation of electric bike batteries...

"Let's see if we can't find a way to build on this bipartisan momentum to actually get more e-bikes out there replacing cars - the real killers."

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As Electric Bus Market Expands In US, Manufacturers Struggle To Keep Up

01 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"Fueled by funding from the federal government, cities across the country are accelerating the transition to electric vehicles for public transit systems - although turmoil in the electric bus industry could hamper those rollouts.

"[There are] challenges with the market supply demand, with Proterra going bankrupt and Nova shifting out of the U.S. market, that really only leaves a couple of [original equipment manufacturers] that can build these buses - and everybody's transitioning."

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Sirius Aviation AG Debuts World's First Hydrogen-Electric Ducted Fan Powertrain

01 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"This historic occasion marked the inaugural firing of an aviation engine within a presentation room, releasing only water vapor and zero pollutants...The hydrogen-electric powered jet propulsion has the potential to revolutionize the aviation industry by providing an emissions-free option.

"Jet will take flight in two versions: Sirius Business Jet tailored to private jet needs, and Sirius Millennium Jet, crafted for commercial aviation."

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The True Cost Of Japan's Linear Bullet Train

01 Feb 2024 | Synopsis

"The magnetically levitated ('maglev') bullet train can reach speeds of 500 kilometers per hour and is scheduled to link Tokyo to Nagoya in 40 minutes by 2027 and to Osaka in just 67 minutes by 2045

"...the Linear will, in fact, use anywhere from three to four times as much energy per person to power as the current Tokaido Shinkansen...'pro-Linear groups just emphasize how great the Linear is,' but tend to ignore its negative aspects."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Creative Destruction vs. Fossil Retrenchment: Why Project 2025 Risks Leaving America Behind

16 Oct 2025 | Project 2025 protects fossil fuel incumbents by dismantling Biden-era clean energy policies. Nobel economist Philippe Aghion argues that climate progress depends on creative destruction - letting green innovators outcompete legacy polluters. The U.S. risks falling behind as global markets embrace clean tech. Even its passport has slipped from the top 10. Innovation, not retrenchment, is the path forward

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Buick Electra E5: China-Built EV Poised for U.S. Launch

16 Oct 2025 | Buick's Electra E5, built in China by SAIC-GM, is set to become GM's first imported EV for the U.S. market. Though its launch was delayed indefinitely in 2024, a tentative 2026 rollout remains part of GM's electrification roadmap. With Ultium battery tech, strong performance specs, and positive reception in China, the Electra E5 represents a strategic shift in global EV sourcing and branding.

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