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Zeekr X: A Sad Tale of Range Disappointment

Believing the range advertised, Barry bought his Zeekr X in February of this year and discovered that in the real world of country driving in rural Victoria, the car only achieved about 75% of the range that was advertised. Barry tells me: “The Zeekr X WLTP range is stated as … [continued] The post Zeekr […]

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Why Musk Skipped Over US Military Excess In His DOGE Efficiency Goals

Over Memorial Day Weekend, 37,000 flags planted on Boston Common were a solemn tribute to Massachusetts’ state war dead through the generations. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Veterans Administration (VA) employees were in shock as they prepared for deep staffing cuts. VA reductions in force clearly will severely damage care … [continued] The post Why […]

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How to Conquer Ground Mount Solar Design Challenges — WEBINAR

We have a webinar coming up, and I can tell you now, it’s going to be a rocker! Okay, it’s not a Bruce Springsteen concert, but for people interested in solar power deployment, the continue growth of solar power worldwide, making solar PV systems more efficiently and cost effectively, and … [continued] The post How […]

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Ports Plugging In: From Ground Vehicles To Ocean Shipping

Ports around the world face an enormous sustainability challenge. Currently responsible for approximately 3% of global carbon emissions, maritime operations and related logistics are under intense scrutiny to reduce their environmental impact. The 30-year roadmap outlined in my port electrification series provides a detailed, phased strategy to transition ports fully … [continued] The post Ports […]

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Battery Recycling for Businesses: How to Implement an Effective Program

Battery recycling is one of the most important things your business can do for the environment. Lithium-ion batteries can cause fires in recycling plants and garbage and recycling trucks. Alkaline batteries contain metals and chemicals that shouldn’t be released into the environment.It’s hard to know exactly how many batteries end up in the landfill. CalRecycle […]

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