Energy

  • Energy | Jul 8, 2022

    XPeng CEO Explores Current Upsides & Downsides of XPeng Self-Driving Tech

    Every automaker and their cousin is going to lead us into an autonomous driving future … according to their press departments. In actuality, I think there are only a few automakers that have deep in-house teams focused on impressive internal innovation to get to that eventual goal. In the shorter term, that kind of leadership […]

  • Energy | Jul 8, 2022

    Roasting Green Chile with the Power of the Sun

    Greener approach to a New Mexican staple opens possibilities for sustainable food roasting By Mollie Rappe Article courtesy of Sandia LabNews Every August and September the unmistakable pungent aroma of roasting green chile permeates the air across New Mexico and neighboring states. This delectable staple of regional cuisine is green in color, but roasting the chile pepper […]

  • Energy | Jul 8, 2022

    The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world

    Despite gold’s price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM’s ranking of the world’s 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

  • Energy | Jul 7, 2022

    How to invest around the soaring U.S. dollar — finding winners and avoiding losers

    Domestically focused companies with little international revenue, positive analyst ratings and strong expected growth may outperform as the dollar strengthens.

  • Energy | Jul 7, 2022

    Honda Offers Cooler Limited Edition Version of Cool, Limited Electric City Car

    It was clear from the beginning: The Honda e (that’s the name) is a super cool, cute, fun little electric car … that will never see a large number of sales. Now, Honda is offering an even cooler, even more limited-production version of the Honda e — the Honda e Limited Edition. I guess when […]

  • Energy | Jul 7, 2022

    Two F1 Champions Put Fossil-free Fuel to the Test

    Vettel drives his Mansell Williams FW14B at British GP with green fuelSebastian Vettel and the famous “Red 5” show the world how carbon-neutral racing can keep the old-school V10 cool.

  • Energy | Jul 7, 2022

    Germany Plugin EV Share Grows, Fiat 500e Bestseller, Grimm Warnings

    Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 26.0% market share in June, up from 23.6% YoY. Overall auto volumes were down 18% YoY, to 224,558 units, the lowest June in 25 years (except 2020). The Fiat 500e was Germany’s best selling full electric in June. June’s combined plugin share of 26.0% comprised […]

  • Energy | Jul 7, 2022

    EU Clamps Down On Fake PHEV Models

    The EU is toughening its exhaust emission rules to make it harder for automakers to claim their PHEV offerings have lower emissions.

  • Energy | Jul 7, 2022

    Ford Factory In Craiova Going Electric

    Ford has gotten much more serious about going electric in the past few years, and that is more evident in Europe this week as Ford Otosan takes over the Craiova Manufacturing Plant and aims to invest half a billion dollars into it to bring it into the bright clean electric future. Ford Otosan will be […]

  • Energy | Jul 7, 2022

    I Want My Child To Grow Up To Be A Doctor, Lawyer — Or Environmental Economist!

    environmental engineerGreen careers that involve working with the environment, sustainability, renewable energy, conservation, and recycling are projected to grow about 9% over the next decade.

  • Energy | Jul 7, 2022

    Somehow, SCOTUS Missed The Green Hydrogen Memo

    green hydrogen usaThe US Department of Energy is pursuing all sources for net-zero H2, but green hydrogen is gaining an edge.

  • Energy | Jul 7, 2022

    Have Electric Vehicles Reached Parity With Their ICE Counterparts?

    parityNaysayers argue that electric vehicles have too many obstacles yet to make them appealing to mass consumer audiences. Yet the numbers seem to indicate that we’re a lot closer to making EVs the better financial choice than many so-called experts want to admit.