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 …
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Senior Energy Analyst Glenn Doty writes on the subject of large electric vehicles: While I was clear in my praise for the electric buses, (large electric trucks represent) the opposite case: One of the avenues of lowest net gain for …
A friend wants my comment on a device that would somehow help large trucks achieve regenerative braking. While I don’t know the details, I point out: I’m concerned that this won’t work as well in the real world as you …
Some colleagues asked me to listen to and evaluate an investor presentation given by the CEO of Lightning Hybrids yesterday. I wrote back: Well, I hope I wasn’t too obnoxious with him, but: I’m not a fan of regenerative braking …
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Regarding my response on piezoelectric generation in roadways, Nick writes: I had no idea they produced such a small amount of energy though I did realize they were expensive. Well, I haven’t done the math, but just following the broad …
I’m happy to report that my hometown of Philadelphia has recently implemented energy efficiency technology on the trains I ride virtually every time I go back. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the nation’s sixth-largest public transportation system and the …
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