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14 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
New Yorker "magazine notes that renewables made up 96 percent of demand for new energy throughout the globe in 2024; In the United States, 93 percent of new energy capacity came from solar and wind."...it's now estimated that the world is now installing one gigawatt worth of solar energy infrastructure every 15 hours...This explosive growth has been fueled by huge efficiency gains in solar energy output, breakthroughs in manufacturing, and streamlined installation processes."
14 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"Ministry of Foreign Trade has received the first batch of Saudi-assembled Lucid Motors vehicles...the first tender documents were published at the end of May and covered shipments of Lucid vehicles to embassies and consulates."The first batch of countries includes Turkiye, Jordan, Hungary, Brazil, Egypt, the Philippines, Tunisia and Bangladesh.
"The EV maker is assembling both its Air and Gravity models at the facility in King Abdullah Economic City."
12 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"It turns out that when a state approaches 30% new EV sales, that's the tipping point for the number of gas cars on the road falling...Each year, there are 15-16M new cars sold in the US, while 12M exit the road permanently"...we actually only have to get to 4M new EV sales per year nationally before the number of gas cars begins its inexorable decline. That's because 16M - 12M cars = 4M. Once EVs surpass that number, there will be fewer gas cars."
12 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"...an 'intelligent balance system' lets the two rear wheels tilt along with the vehicle's main body when taking corners, boosting performance and stability.Scholten has already built three functional proof-of-concept prototypes, two of which utilized ZF75/7 electric drivetrains made by Zero Motorcycles...One charge of the 10- to 12-kWh lithium battery pack should be good for a range of 100 to 140 miles (161 to 225 km)..."
12 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
The electric vehicle revolution has moved from projection to reality. As more countries follow China's lead, oil demand - once considered immune to disruption - now faces irreversible decline in the transportation sector. If policy and investment continue at pace, the IEA expects 5 to 8 million barrels/day of oil demand could be erased by 2030. Nearly 40% of new cars globally may be electric by that time."
14 May 2026 |
Honda's slower EV rollout is being framed as a costly setback, but the capital it has invested in EV R&D is far from lost. Battery management, thermal systems, software, and platform work are already feeding into hybrids and future EVs. Automakers routinely invest years before seeing payback, amortizing technology across multiple models and cycles. The headlines see retreat; inside Honda, it is pacing, not surrender.
14 May 2026 |
El Nino is clearly fading, based on direct ocean measurements from agencies like NOAA and the WMO, so its specific weather impacts are easing. But global temperatures remain extremely high because of long-term warming and record ocean heat. The real story is not El Nino itself, but a new climate baseline that can produce extreme events even without it, making the background trend more worrying than the fading pulse.
14 May 2026 |
Lithium batteries power modern life, but failures usually stem from damage, overheating, or poor chargers. E-bikes with aftermarket packs pose the highest risk, while EVs and home batteries remain highly engineered and statistically safer than petrol systems. With careful charging, proper storage, and choosing reputable brands, consumers can enjoy battery tech while keeping fire risk extremely low.
11 May 2026 |
A recent Fox News opinion piece claims the New York Times has announced the "end of the climate change hoax." However, a closer look reveals this is a misinterpretation of political strategy. While Democratic messaging may shift ahead of the 2026 midterms, the scientific reality and industrial momentum toward electrification remain unchanged. This debunking explores the gap between campaign rhetoric and global climate data.
11 May 2026 |
A decade of research shows offshore wind farms reshape marine ecosystems in surprising ways. Turbines create artificial reefs that attract fish and seals, yet their persistent low-frequency noise raises unresolved concerns for whales, porpoises, and other species. As turbine sizes grow, underwater noise scales sharply, outpacing regulation and leaving key ecological questions unanswered.
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