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Cold-Weather EV Driving to Waterfall Way

We are getting past the idea of having serious adventures in Tess, our 6-year-old Tesla Model 3. In the early days, we travelled thousands of kilometers into the Outback and across states. We charged at caravan parks, using cords out of windows, and begged for power from friendly servo owners. … [continued] The post Cold-Weather […]

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Renewables as a Bridge to Gas? America’s Energy Logic Goes Backwards

In recent remarks, John Ketchum, CEO of NextEra Energy, laid out a curious and somewhat baffling narrative: renewables should serve as a transition solution toward expanding natural gas generation. Yes, you read that correctly. After decades of framing gas as a so-called “bridge fuel” to a renewable future, the argument … [continued] The post Renewables […]

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Billions In Subsidies Flow To LNG Canada As Kitimat Terminal Nears Launch

As Kitimat prepares to ship its first liquefied natural gas cargoes in the coming couple of weeks, billions more in subsidies and favorable fiscal treatment for fossil fuel infrastructure come sharply into focus, along with the 2.2 billion tons of greenhouse gases the facility will be responsible for over its … [continued] The post Billions […]

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Ember Claims Battery Storage And Solar Can (Almost) Do It All

June 21 is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Tomorrow, the days start getting shorter again. What better time for Ember, the clean energy advocacy folks, to release its latest battery report. Here’s the headline: “Batteries are now cheap enough to unleash solar’s full potential, getting … [continued] The post Ember […]

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BYD Set to Dominate NEV Market in Southeast Asia, Starting with Thailand

Spreading a manufacturing base all over the region BYD has aggressively expanded its footprint across the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) region, strategically establishing distributorships in several key countries. This expansion is often facilitated through partnerships with prominent local automotive or business conglomerates, a tactic that mirrors the successful market entry strategies … [continued] The post BYD […]

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53% EV Share in China! — May 2025 Sales Report

BEVs represented close to a third of the total Chinese car market in May. May saw the continuation of the never ending growth of the Chinese EV market, with plugins scoring over a million sales in May (in a 1.9-million-unit overall market). Digging deeper into the numbers, EREVs were the … [continued] The post 53% […]

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