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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."
03 Dec 2025 |
Nuclear, wind, and solar each solve different parts of the energy puzzle. Nuclear offers steady output and low-emission baseload but faces long build times and high capital cost. Wind and solar scale quickly with falling costs, yet need storage and grid upgrades to manage variability. Smart policy should value reliability, resilience, and total system cost - not just headline subsidies or nameplate capacity. The goal is complementary portfolios that deliver clean power, on time, at fair prices.
03 Dec 2025 |
EV charging in 2025 is pivoting from patchwork to performance. Automakers consolidate around NACS, public networks invest in uptime, and utilities expand load-flex programs. The near-term focus is fixing basics: tested hardware, better software, and maintenance that keeps stations alive in all weather. Site hosts should plan grid upgrades and payment clarity, while drivers benefit from cross-network roaming and in-car route planning. The result: fewer dead stalls, faster sessions, more trust.
03 Dec 2025 |
Biden's tougher fuel economy standards add about $900–$1,500 per vehicle in compliance costs, but save drivers $6,000–$9,000 in fuel over ten years. Each 10% efficiency gain cuts U.S. gasoline demand by nearly a million barrels per day, stripping tens of billions from oil company revenues. Automakers face modest upgrades, consumers gain long‑term savings, and the real risk is America lagging as Europe and China tighten standards and accelerate EV adoption.
03 Dec 2025 |
The Weather-Fox article warns of mining, waste, and wildlife impacts from renewables but ignores context and solutions. Fossil fuels cause far greater harm, while recycling, ethical sourcing, pollinator‑friendly solar, and advanced storage are already addressing challenges. Renewables aren't perfect, but they remain essential progress - clinging to fossil fuels is the true dark side.
01 Dec 2025 |
Tesla's FSD stands alone in the U.S. after GM shut down Cruise, with Wall Street analysts citing its custom AI chips, vertical integration, and massive fleet data as key advantages. Legacy automakers lag with narrow pilots, while Tesla deploys at scale. The fiercest competition now comes from Asia, where Baidu, Pony.ai, AutoX, Nio, and Xpeng are rapidly advancing robotaxis and consumer autonomy.
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