Repowering existing school buses with a new electric drivetrain shows promise to provide school bus operators with a lower cost and more sustainable vehicle compared to buying a brand-new electric school bus. An electric repower — sometimes referred to as an electric conversion or retrofit — involves the removal of a vehicle’s internal combustion engine […]
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US Auto Industry Down 3+ Million Sales (19%) Since 2019
The US auto industry has been declining steadily for a few years at least. Compared to 2021, the American auto industry’s annual sales were down by more than 1 million units, or 8%. Compared to 2020, there were “only” down by 725,726 units (5%). But compared to 2019, they were down by more than 3 […]
Sono Motors Halts Production Of Sion Solar-Powered Car
The Sion solar-powered car from Sono Motors will not go into production, but the company's solar technology will live on.
US Auto Industry Up 10% In 4th Quarter — But Down 16% Compared To Q4 2019
The US auto industry is truly on the rebound. In the 3rd quarter, sales increasing 1% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021, the first positive trend in a while. But was it just a lucky little blip? Seemingly not, as US auto industry sales in the 4th quarter of 2022 were 10% higher than […]
Utility-Scale Wind, Solar PV, & Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Increased From 467 MW In 2013 To 6,230 MW In 2022 In South Africa
South Africa’s grid is dominated by coal. According to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Statistics of Utility-Scale Power Generation In South Africa In 2022 Report, the contribution from coal dropped below 80% for the first time ever. In 2022, 77.7% of the 228 TWh was met by South Africa’s coal plants. […]
Galapagos Airport: Environmental Tourism
People who love to travel but are concerned about the environmental impacts of flying should consider a trip to the Galapagos. In 2017, the Ecological Airport of the Galapagos became the first airport in Latin America to be recognized as carbon neutral. This was granted through the Airports Council International, whose Airport Carbon Accreditation Program […]
US Electric Car Sales Increased 65% In 2022
Tesla continues to dominate the US electric car sales market, which can make it seem as though not much is changing here. However, the biggest story is probably that the US electric car market as a whole continues to grow strongly. In 2022, our analysis shows that BEV sales increased 65% compared to 2021. (Note: […]
NREL Study Shows Wind Energy Can Help Puerto Rico Achieve Its Clean Energy & Grid Reliability Goals
Five Key Findings on Wind Energy Costs in Puerto Rico Through 2035
Tesla’s Global Engineering HQ in Palo Alto — Opening Party Highlights (Pics, Videos, Quotes)
Bonus: pre-production Cybertrucks spotted at the event.
Volvo OTA Updates Pass 1 Million Mark, XC90 & XC90 Recharge Earn Highest IIHS Safety Rating
The Volvo XC90 and XC90 Recharge both received a Top Safety Pick + rating from IIHS following this year's stricter testing protocols.