EDITOR'S PICK
17 Jul 2024 | Synopsis
"Saudi Arabia...[l]ocked in a neck-and neck battle with Dubai for the title of ultimate early adopter of bleeding-edge technologies"...relatively low-cost, single- and double-seat heli-pods promise a battery range up to 50 km (31 miles), which will be plenty for a relatively small site...The whole thing weighs just 210 kg (463 lb) without anyone on board in a single-seat format, and its relatively short rotors promise a noise signature under 55 dB at 150 m (490 ft) altitude..."
17 Jul 2024 | Synopsis
"...the Department of Energy announced $1.7 billion to fund the conversion of 11 auto manufacturing facilities, which had either been shut down or were at risk of shutting down, to make EVs and supplies for the burgeoning industry... will create 2,900 new jobs and ensure that more than 15,000 union workers keep theirs."...it would be political malpractice for any leader of that state or that political party to go in the opposite direction..."
17 Jul 2024 | Synopsis
"There are currently 140 different brands in China, around 50 in Europe and 14 in the US and Japan."Between 2020 and 2023, Jato reminds us that sales of Chinese-branded cars outside the domestic market increased fivefold...Between 2022 and 2023, the market share of Chinese brands in the Middle East rose from 12.9% to 16.8%, and in Eurasia - where cars are now most popular - their market share rose from 12.4% to 33.3%. South-East Asia and Africa also recorded growth of 1.9 and 2.3 percentage points."
15 Jul 2024 | Synopsis
"Participating in a three-week car-free challenge has significantly boosted the health and well-being of Oxford residents...The study revealed that 10 out of the 12 participants who gave up their cars for three weeks plan to continue reducing their car use...By embracing alternative modes of transport, individuals can experience numerous benefits, from personal health to community engagement..."15 Jul 2024 | Synopsis
"Dutch researchers installed air pollution equipment in three different grade schools, each less than a mile from the airport border... days with higher aviation-related ultrafine particles (UFPs) resulted in more respiratory distress. Symptoms included coughing, wheezing, and phlegm..Each cubic centimeter of air breathed near a large airport contains tens of thousands of UFPs...The National Cancer Institute has linked UFP to lung cancer."
17 Jul 2026 |
Nations are not forcing people to stop driving. Policies like low‑emission zones, congestion pricing, and future EV mandates are targeted tools to reduce pollution and manage traffic, not bans on driving. EVWorld rebuts libertarian claims that frame mobility planning as coercion and explains the real goals behind modern transportation policy.
17 Jul 2026 |
A Washington Post investigation finds billions spent on energy projects, stalled timelines, and payments to halt wind development. This EVWorld Beyond the Paywall analysis explains why promised electricity growth has not materialized, how wind project buyouts became controversial, and what this means for America's energy future.
17 Jul 2026 |
Community solar offers households a way to "invest" in shared solar projects without owning property or installing panels. Using New Mexico's recent ruling as an example, this article explains how community solar works, why it differs from utility and investor-owned solar, and how subscribers benefit over time through bill credits, subscription fees, and increasing savings after project amortization.
15 Jul 2026 |
A recent New York Times magazine piece argues that America is retreating from full electrification just as global EV adoption accelerates. U.S. automakers are pivoting back to hybrids, delaying EV programs, and risking long-term irrelevance in a market increasingly dominated by Chinese and European battery, software, and manufacturing leadership. This review distills that warning and outlines how the U.S. can still correct course.
15 Jul 2026 |
Smart's 2026 #5 Pro+ is a grown-up compact electric SUV with a 100-kWh battery, 438 km real-world range, and record-setting 424-kW charging. Built by Geely and sized like a Jeep Compass, it rivals the Tesla Model Y in performance and interior quality. But U.S. tariffs, data-security rules, and Smart's exit from North America mean Americans won't see it, even as Canada and Europe prepare to adopt it.
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