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EDITOR'S PICK
24 Oct 2024 | Synopsis
"Nearly half a century ago, scientists were already warning that scores of species were at risk of going extinct...headlines from the time are eerily familiar...It was the United States who championed the idea of a Biodiversity Treaty in the 1980s." ultimately the barrier to stronger US environmental action: Congress. Reforming industries that harm nature and funding conservation will require approval from a heavily divided Congress..."
24 Oct 2024 | Synopsis
"...its latest battery that enables a hybrid car to go as far as 400km without resorting to the fuel tank...Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery to help expand its global market share and redefine plug-in hybrid vehicles...more consumers in mainland China opt for cars powered by a combination of battery packs and combustion engines...A 10-minute charge can provide up to 280km of driving range...24 Oct 2024 | Synopsis
"...recent World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the transition to electric vehicles will have 'far-reaching' effects on production, investment, global trade and employment."According to the IMF, transportation was responsible for 36 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2022...Speeding up the global move toward EVs would change the industry, especially if China remains the export and production leader in front of European and U.S. rivals."
24 Oct 2024 | Synopsis
"The Xiaomi car, which now exists, and it's fantastic... they sell 10,000, 20,000 a month, they're sold out for six months, that is an industry juggernaut..."I try to drive everything we compete against... Specs can tell part of a story, but you've got to get behind the wheel to truly understand and beat the competition.
"Fundamentally, though, it's sound practice. In the words of Sun Tzu: If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."
23 Oct 2024 | Synopsis
"The Los Angeles-based company has already electrified iconic vehicles like the Ford Bronco, the Ford F-250, and the Defender 110...Since launching Zero Labs, we've received over 80,000 order requests"...performance upgrades include adjustable ride height control, an auto-sensing rack-and-pinion steering, 600HP dual-motor configuration, and a range of over 250 miles...Only 25 units of the...Series 109 will be available in 2025."
23 Oct 2024 | Synopsis
"Many governmental entities are getting on board with Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and climate mandates, but struggle with implementation.This is where the role of a transportation planner is irreplaceable."...call-in approach"...means I do my research, work to build consensus, ask for feedback, and monitor impacts...For new technologies, it's important to check sources and know where real research is done..."
23 Oct 2024 | Synopsis
"Trump, meanwhile, has made misleading claims about possible vehicle mandates...Voters' choice in November may ultimately decide if valuable government incentives remain available...regardless of who wins, the transition to electric vehicles is almost certain to continue...electric vehicle sales nationwide in the third quarter of 2024 found sales were up 11% year over year.."23 Oct 2024 | Synopsis
"The world really is getting better. So why don’t people believe it?""Progress is an unusual state of affairs. It is not the default...you could argue that the biggest evidence against the narrative of progress is all in our heads...The US economy has not in fact gone down the tubes, and we are, in fact, making real progress on cutting carbon emissions...our political system make transformational change so difficult to achieve."
22 Oct 2024 | Synopsis
"Flood damage spells trouble for every component of your vehicle from the engine to the interior to the electrical components... Water doesn't compress, so you wind up with bent rods as the engine tries to push the cylinders...remember that flood water isn't just water. It's salt, sand, and debris."Hurricane Ian saw 21 EVs catching fire after their batteries were submerged in saltwater back in 2022. This number turned out to be much lower than expected , but the risk is still there."
22 Oct 2024 | Synopsis
"...reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...reveal payments made by extractive companies...The disclosures detail tens of billions of dollars in taxes, royalties and other payments"The disclosures detail tens of billions of dollars in taxes, royalties and other payments...revealing in the U.S. is that we are likely getting a bad deal...Exxon reported paying nearly five times more in taxes to the United Arab Emirates - $5.6 billion."
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