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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BYD currently makes the fasting charging electric cars in the world and is installing hundreds of flash chargers in Europe and South Africa. The post BYD Flash Charging — This Changes Everything! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Despite the current political situation at the federal level, there is still good news about electric vehicle charging and clean energy. In Pendleton, Oregon, a new fast EV charging hub has been installed that also utilizes solar power and energy storage. XCharge North America, a provider of high-power EV charging … [continued] The post 8 […]
I’m having my first Tesla mobile service visit this week. Up until now, my long range 2022 Tesla Model Y has needed no maintenance at all. A message recommending a new 12-volt battery has been flashing on my dash, though.** Anytime I needed a repair on one of my prior … [continued] The post As […]
Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC withdraw principles published in 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, October 16, the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced the withdrawal of the interagency Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions. The principles, finalized … [continued] The post Federal […]
Washington, DC — As the Trump administration continues to undo federal regulations that protect our air and water, including proposals to eliminate standards for vehicle emissions and revoke the 2009 endangerment finding, the Sierra Club today released 952 pages of emails between EPA officials and external organizations provided in response to … [continued] The post Sierra […]
Observational data shows global temperatures, sea levels, and other climate trends remain within normal ranges, with no sign of an emergency.