Mozambique currently has a low electrification rate with only 40% of its population having access to electricity. 36% of the population has access from the grid and 4% via off-grid projects. Mozambique wants to accelerate its access to electricity projects to meet its targets of universal access to electricity by 2030. This will be backed […]
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Symbiotic Relationships: US & EU Climate Markets & Cleantech
Together, global powers can pursue mitigation and decarbonization solutions, adapt to the realities of climate change, and proactively address the risks of disrupted weather cycles and degraded land, water, and ocean systems.
In Bluegrass State, Nucor’s Green Steel Trumps Anti-Wokedness
Woke or not, Kentucky is behind a new green steel factory that supports President Joe Biden's goal for offshore wind development in the US.
The Most Efficient 4-Wheel Car Ever Made
A recent video at the Engineering Explained YouTube channel tells us about a vehicle that just might give Tesla and the other EV manufacturers a serious run for their money. Is it the fastest EV ever built? No. But, its efficiency is extremely impressive. The car is the Mercedes-Benz EQXX, and according to our engineer […]
Climate Change No Longer A Gray Rhino Risk: Michele Wucker, Author Of The Gray Rhino
Absurdly predictable. Absurdly well predicted. Absurdly impactful. Ignored by virtually everyone. Gray rhino. But climate change isn't a gray rhino risk anymore.
Can Low Speed Electric Vehicles Spark The EV Revolution In Africa? Part 2: Funky Electric’s FE1
Not everyone needs a 2.5-ton speed machine that goes from zero to 100km/h in 1 second. A small vehicle that has a range of about 100 km and limited to 60 km/h could be just fine for a lot of people living in urban areas. High school kids driving themselves to school, college students, recent […]
Electric Utes — Is Toyota Blind to Opportunity?
Australian media is awash with news of companies transforming Toyota’s Land Cruisers and Hilux into electric utes. One must ask, is Toyota blind to this opportunity? It can’t be cheap to rip the guts out of a diesel fourby and replace it with electrics. Surely, Toyota could make a profit by building these trucks itself? […]
Uber Designing Specialized Ride Hailing & Delivery Vehicles
Uber says it is exploring a partnership with an establish automaker to manufacture specialized ride hailing vehicles.
BEV Sales Double In South Africa In 2022, Plenty More Room For Growth
Sales of battery electric vehicles breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever. Last year, 502 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021. There has been a slow but steady increase in BEV sales in the country, punctuated by a sharp decline in 2020 […]
A Treasure Trove For Rural & Commercial-Scale Solar Projects
Publications From 8 Teams Capture Insights for Communities Seeking To Harness Resiliency and Economic Benefits of Solar Energy It takes grace and dexterity to manage the policy and technical challenges of adopting renewable energy while also addressing disaster preparedness—bringing diverse stakeholders to the table at the same time. Eight teams in the second round of […]