Electric Vehicles
At this point, few of us remember Shai Agassi and his enterprise “Project Better Place.” He proposed to place EV battery-swapping stations strategically across the nation, a concept that would have virtually eliminated “range anxiety” and made charging one’s car …
Battery-Swapping Stations for EVs Never Happened–But Why? Read More »
Re: the photo here of a Lexus SUV that puts out 409 horsepower, a friend writes, “Japanese auto design leaves a lot to be desired. I have some theories on that we should discuss over a beer or glass of …
The would-be EV manufacturer Aptera, whose prototype shown here (unchanged from 2005) says: Join Aptera on our mission to transform the way we move. Many of our 15,000 reservation holders are also investors. Invest as we aim to build the …
Good news (I suppose) a new entrant into e-boating: Torqueedo. Bad news: a 3 HP motor with a 915 Wh battery will get the user 24 minutes of use. Worse: Most bass fishing boats have motors 30 – 40 times …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Natural Resources Defense Council Protects the Environment Read More »
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 …
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 …
Decarbonizing Transportation Would Be Impossible without Lightweighting Read More »
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 …
