How much cleaner is it to drive an electric vehicle (EV) versus a gasoline vehicle? This is a common question for drivers and car buyers, and one we’ve been answering for quite a while. It’s a complicated question, in part because electricity generation varies across the US and also because some EVs are more efficient […]
Category: eMobility
U.S. Inflation-Adjusted Energy Spending Increased 25% In 2021
In 2021, the amount U.S. consumers spent on energy (energy expenditures) grew to over $1.3 trillion when adjusted for inflation, a 25% increase from 2020, according to our State Energy Data System (SEDS). Rising petroleum consumption in 2021 following 2020 lows induced by the COVID-19 pandemic and higher average energy prices contributed to the increase in expenditures. Inflation-adjusted per capita U.S. energy expenditures […]
Amprius Unveils High-Energy Silicon Anode Cell for eVTOL And EV Applications
The cells can provide enough oomph for vertical take-offs and neck-snapping acceleration.
The Flow Battery Code Is Starting To Crack: Red State Edition
A new flow battery is just the latest sign that Georgia is gearing up to leading the energy transition, ESG or no ESG.
E-Bike Riders Might Soon Need A License To Ride In California
A new bill seeks to require e-bike licenses for riders without a valid driver’s license.
Tesla Readies Model 3 Highland For Production In China, Faces Class Action Suit In California
Production of the refreshed Tesla Model 3 is scheduled to begin in Shanghai later this month according to Chinese news sources.
2024 Cadillac Celestiq Starts Around $340,000 Before Customization
Cadillac's marketing boss said the starting price is for the "blank canvas" before buyers add their personal finishes.
Fisker Reports Q2 2023 Losses, Cuts Production Target Due To Supply Woes
The automaker missed production targets for both quarters in 2023.
Fisker previews $29,900 urban EV, $45,000 electric truck, flagship GT
Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker on Thursday night presented a vision of Fisker’s product plan, which might bring up to three additional new model lines by the end of 2025. The product presentation was held hours before a financial update call with investors, in which the company was expected to elaborate on continued struggles ramping up production...
After Trying Hydrogen, German Rail Operator Picks Batteries+Grid
Hydrogen as an energy carrier plays always fail once spreadsheet jockeys are allowed to enter realistic numbers and compare to clear alternatives, instead of being constrained to fantasies about free hydrogen and delusions about batteries made of gold and platinum.