Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich’s message here is especially on target now that the USPS is in the process of replacing its entire fleet of postal trucks–get this–with gasoline powered drive trains. That’s right, we’ve finally reached the tipping point …
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Electric Vehicles
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Amphibious Electric Vehicles
Is the total market for these small amphibious EVs really projected to be $4.7 billion by 2027? Well, I’m sure, if you ask the guy who proposes to build them and who wants you to invest in his company. Some …
Natural Resources Defense Council Protects the Environment
Here’s a blurb on the interview I conducted with Johanna Wald from the Natural Resources Defense Council for my first book, Renewable Energy–Facts and Fantasies. Her job was (she’s since retired) to use the court system to force public and …
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The Electrification of Everything
EVWorld‘s Bill Moore writes: There are now more electric mowers (13) on display at our local Papillion (Nebraska) Home Depot than gas models (9). In terms of the electrification of everything, lawn mowers seem like an excellent piece of equipment …
Decarbonizing Transportation Would Be Impossible without Lightweighting
Well, probably not, but the point is a good one. Here’s something from my old client BASF on the subject, focusing on lightweight foam that provides strength and stability, composite plastics that reduce weight and optimize strength, and resin-reinforced natural …
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The Adoption of Electric Aircraft
As we’re discussed many times over the years, the electrification of transportation is not an all-or-nothing proposition. Passenger automobiles and light duty trucks are the low-hanging fruit. But what about Class 8 trucks, cargo ships, and aircraft? Well, as discussed …
Understanding Equivalences in Gasoline and Electricity
Re: the photo here, a reader notes: There are 33.7 KWh in a gallon of gas. At those prices, you would have to spend $5.38 on the electric to get the equivalent ‘umph’ as the gas. What he fails to …
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Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Electric Buses — Opportunity for Wireless (Inductive) Charging
Question: Who first discovered that the flow of electricity induces a current in a nearby circuit? Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. Relevance: Bermuda just announced its new fleet of all-electric buses. More specifically:
GM Seems Fully On Board with Promoting Their EVs–Better Late than Never
Nice to see that General Motors is coming up with some adorable ads for its all-electric Chevy Bolt. Obviously, the planet would have a better prognosis had they not put a spear through their first EV campaign 26 years ago, …
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The Status of Hydrogen in Our Energy Picture
The video below covers the pros and cons of hydrogen as a carrier of energy in a fair and honest fashion, and that’s not something that can be said about every attempt to address the subject. As a quick reminder: …
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