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WeRide Robotaxis in Saudi Arabia

WeRide has received approval to operate robotaxis in Saudi Arabia. It is partnering with Uber and Ai Driver and doing the pilot in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. By the end of the year, the companies plan to have full-scale commercial operations up and running. Haven’t heard of … [continued] The post WeRide […]

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Wyoming Wants Renewables — Why Isn’t The Trump Administration Listening?

On one hand, politicians in Wyoming are delighted that the Project 2025-inspired “Big Beautiful Bill” will enhance support via tax breaks for the state’s faltering fossil fuel industry. Ironically, the same politicians are also a bit pissy that wind and solar — the cheapest and fastest-growing energy sector in the … [continued] The post Wyoming […]

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Spiro Deploys 500 Electric Motorcycles in Uganda In One Day!

This has probably got to be the largest rollout of electric motorcycles in Africa in a single day! And Spiro followed this up by deploying another 300 bikes the following day and another 150 bikes a few days later. They will now ramp up to deploy at least 175 to … [continued] The post Spiro […]

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Will Automated Delivery Robots Solve Last-Mile Delivery Issues?

Or will it cause new ones? The Traffic Safety Forum at the 125th New York International Auto Show held last April focused on advancements in vehicle technology and road safety. The fireside chat “The Future of Urban Mobility Safety” was a dynamic session that explored how technology and smart infrastructure … [continued] The post Will […]

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Leapmotor C10 BEV Real-Life Stories

It is eight months since the Leapmotor C10 was launched in Australia. Majella and I took one for a drive and were impressed by the affordable BEV. You can read about our experience here. Our article elicited comments such as: “You are so lucky in Australia to have such a … [continued] The post Leapmotor […]

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Bill McKibben Says Solar Power Is The Path To The Future

Bill McKibben is an indefatigable climate advocate. He is not a scientist, but he founded the climate advocacy group 350.org, whose name is taken from the parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere when the industrial revolution began. After a hurricane ripped through his home state of Vermont, … [continued] The post Bill […]

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