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22 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
Horse Powertrain's C15 is a compact, Euro 7-compliant gasoline generator designed for extended-range EVs. It activates only when battery charge drops, offering 70 kW for sedans and 120 kW for larger vehicles. While efficient, it still emits 120–140 g CO₂/km when active. Backed by Renault, Geely, and Aramco, Horse can mass-produce it—but OEM adoption is key. EREVs face pressure from falling battery costs and rising BEV capabilities.21 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
EVs are central to a coming shift in mobility: by 2040, personal electric car ownership may disappear as automakers pivot to subscription-based, software-driven models. EVs will serve as platforms for autonomous fleets, shared transport, and tiered digital services. Younger users prefer access over ownership, and manufacturers are redesigning vehicles as connected devices - raising concerns over repair rights, data control, and user autonomy.21 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
US firm Regent is partnering with Scotland’s Hitrans to explore using electric "flying boats" called Seagliders for island transport. These vessels combine boat, hydrofoil, and low-altitude flight technologies, reaching speeds up to 180 mph. A 12-passenger model may launch in Orkney by 2026–2027, with a larger version planned for 2030. The project aims to improve connectivity and reduce emissions across the Highlands and Islands.19 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
Modern trolleybuses using in-motion charging (IMC) are making a comeback as cost-effective, grid-friendly alternatives to battery-electric buses. They charge via overhead wires and run off-wire using small batteries, reducing infrastructure and maintenance costs. Ideal for dense, hilly cities or those with legacy systems, they face funding and public perception challenges but offer strategic advantages in urban transit electrification.19 Sep 2025 | Synopsis
A new study from Chalmers University, featured in Air Quality News, finds that e-bikes pose a significantly higher crash risk than e-scooters—over eight times greater when accounting for exposure factors like trip distance and duration. The research analyzed GPS data from shared micromobility services across seven European cities, offering a more accurate comparison than previous studies. The authors call for better data-driven safety policies.
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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