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In The US, Electric Vehicles Just Keep Insisting Upon Themselves

Stormy seas lie ahead for the electric vehicle transition in the US now that the federal tax credit has met a hasty and premature death. However, that doesn’t mean the case for vehicle electrification has suddenly evaporated. Despite the fossil friendly death grip settling over federal energy policy this year, … [continued] The post In […]

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What Happens With The 6 Best Selling Electric Cars In The USA Now?

So, we’re here. The US tax credit for electric vehicles is gone. Objectively, many electric vehicle models still compete very well with the gas-powered competition. However, the stimulus of a tax credit means fewer people will be told “hey, you should consider an EV — you can get a tax … [continued] The post What […]

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BYD Seems To Be Ramping Up Activity In South Africa

BYD now sells the most battery-electric vehicles in the world, and has been on a roll opening up new markets around the world. For about 5 years, BYD’s vehicle sales (including battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs) have been growing at an enormous rate, which is great as BYD, … [continued] The post BYD […]

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The Dutch Grid in 2050 — Conclusions & Craziness

This is part 3 of some extended thoughts on the Dutch grid and where it’s headed. Read part 1 of this discussion here and part 2 here. The Dutch Grid in 2050 — Conclusions The Dutch grid transition is going from a grid managed by a few local energy monopolies … [continued] The post The […]

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The Dutch Grid in 2050 — Part 2

This is part 2 of some extended thoughts on the Dutch energy grid and where it’s headed. Read part 1 of this discussion first here. The Dutch Grid in 2050 And now, after a 1500-word introduction, my view on the least improbable Dutch electricity landscape in 2050. To paraphrase Manuel … [continued] The post The […]

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Musings About The Dutch Electric Grid In 2050 — Part 1

This is something I never do. I am writing about a topic I know next to nothing about. But the world of 2050 is 25 years in the future and the next 25 years are expected to be very transformative. It is impossible to know anything with something approaching certainty … [continued] The post Musings […]

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40 New Public EV Chargers Coming To Springfield, Illinois

Forty new Level 2 charging ports will be installed in Springfield, Illinois courtesy of a $629,000 grant from the Illinois Community Charging Program. The city’s electric utility, City Water Light and Power, received the grant and will own the new chargers. The utility also aims to continue expanding charging infrastructure … [continued] The post 40 […]

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Volkswagen Group BEV Sales Up 42% In 2025

Volkswagen Group is on a roll when it comes to its electric vehicle sales in 2025. In a monthly sales report, one of the company’s key highlights was its soaring BEV sales. Volkswagen Group — which includes Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Seat, and other brands — boasted 717,500 BEV deliveries … [continued] The post Volkswagen […]

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