Electric Vehicles
Trump is destroying America’s opportunity to lead the world in clean energy and transportation, and is handing it to China, who is eagerly accepting it. Countries around the globe are phasing out fossil fuels, and getting rich in the process, …
Trump Protecting Big Oil’s Profit–at the Expense of the United States Read More »
There is no need to physically attach solar panels to your car’s roof to determine if it will charge your car. Of course it will while it’s in the sun. Let’s do some math: If: The area of this Tesla’s …
Here’s a video in which the presenter busts the myth that the U.S. grid can’t handle the mass proliferation of electric vehicles. He explains this in terms of the growth of data centers and the money to be made of …
Just yesterday, we learned that: GM has ended its development of next-generation hydrogen fuel cell technology for everyday passenger vehicles, citing a need to focus resources on its electric vehicle (EV) strategy. As part of this change, the company has canceled …
The Death Knell for Hydrogen-Based Transportation Read More »
Was the damage that Elon Musk inflicted on Tesla worth it?
Comments on the bar chart here: The gating factors to a country’s adoption of EVs are a blend of three things: a) its ability to stand up to the corrosive power of Big Oil, b) its citizens’ level of passion …
I remember the first time I saw this technology implemented. About 20 years ago, some handy guy with a Prius had engineered and installed a solar PV roof, which, I have to admit, looked super-cool. Then I did the math …
There is a lot to look forward to about next year, 2026. One is the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the founding of Aptera, founded in 2006, the company that promised investors that it would build and sell the …
Two Decades Later, Aptera Still Wants Your Investment Dollars Read More »
From EV Insider: Battery giant CATL is working with automakers on battery swapping that takes just over a minute-and-a-half. And the first cars with the capability are already on the road. About 15 years ago, it seemed that battery swapping …
Obviously, this is largely a function of where you live. But here’s a factor to consider: Many people charge their EV with the solar PV arrays on their rooves, and thus all their fuel is free. I have a friend …
Drivers Want to Know: Is Electricity Cheaper per Mile Than Gas? Read More »
