Electric cars are nearing a major milestone that will propel adoption to new heights
A decade ago, barriers to electric vehicle ownership were everywhere. Range was limited — the best selling vehicle of the day, the Nissan Leaf, offered just 73 miles (or 117 km) per charge. Longer ranges were available, but costly. …
A little-known startup has taken the automotive world by storm with the world’s first electric truck
For the past 80 years, the automotive industry has been difficult to break into. Incumbents reigned supreme, and startups — much less successful ones — were few and far between.
When electric vehicles were still in their infancy in 2012, Tesla stunned the world by bringing a successful luxury electric…
With battery costs reaching all-time lows, the future has never looked brighter for renewables
Renewable energy is taking over electricity grids around the world. Wind and solar energy now provide almost 10% of global electricity, compared to less than 1% just 15 years ago.
This dramatic transformation has been powered by increasingly low costs. According to data from the International Energy Agency, wind and…
After decades of stability in the automotive world, startups finally have a chance to compete
Since the introduction of mass-market vehicles in the early 20th century, the automotive industry has been remarkably stable. The largest automakers from 80 years ago are still mostly among the largest today. Breaking into this industry was difficult, very few succeeded.
The rise of electric vehicles — and the slow…
Mini-grids powered by renewable sources are providing electricity to low-income countries across the globe
In 2015, the United Nations developed 17 interlinked goals to achieve a “better and more sustainable future for all” by 2030. The seventh goal aspires to provide safe, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
This was a lofty goal. As of that year, more than 13% of the global…
With electric vehicle sales soaring, the end is in sight for traditional gas-powered cars
Electric vehicles have become all the hype in the automotive world — Tesla is now the world’s most valuable car manufacturer, and traditional automakers are pouring billions into electrification. But despite this, fossil fuel vehicles¹ still dominate the roads. …
European oil companies are investing aggressively in clean energy while their North American counterparts double down on fossil fuels
Not long ago, the idea that oil companies would invest heavily in clean energy seemed like a pipe dream. As the world was realizing the severity of climate change, many of the world’s largest oil companies donated millions to right wing think tanks that promoted distrust in climate science.
But…
Slow charging times have been one of the main barriers to EV adoption. But soon, they’ll be able to refuel in just a few minutes.
One of the greatest barriers to the mass adoption of electric cars is lengthy charging times. Gas cars have multiple drawbacks, but their ability to refuel in just a few minutes is an advantage consumers are hesitant to lose. …
Hydrogen produced with renewable energy could largely replace oil if costs continue to fall
The massive decline in renewable energy costs has disrupted the global energy system. Across the world, wind and solar farms are going up at a rapid pace. In many places, renewable energy is displacing coal and even natural gas.
However, even if clean electricity is able to fully displace fossil…
New battery technology will unlock huge applications for electric mobility
New battery technology has long been the ambition among automotive manufacturers. Industry players are hopeful that improved tech will bring improved energy density, longer lifespans, and faster recharging.
As a result, automakers have plowed billions into promising new technologies – and solid-state batteries in specific. Recently, Ford and BMW invested…
