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The 32kW US-Made Electric Dirt Bike From Dust Moto Is “Silent But Savage”

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Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:07:58 +0000

After the e-bike sector explosion that we’ve seen in recent years, now the e-moto space is also rapidly growing, and the number of new models and brands of electric dirt bikes, which seem to be a popular choice for many new riders, is rising steadily. The latest entrant in the … [continued]

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Top Selling Auto Brands & Groups for EV Sales in USA (Charts)

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:05:17 +0000

It’s time for another quarterly US EV sales report. Fully electric vehicles (BEVs/EVs) accounted for 7.0% of US auto sales in Q3, down slightly from Q2 2024, when the share was 7.4%. But let’s look more closely at notable trends year over year and in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 … [continued]

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CSIRO Study: Nuclear Energy Is Not The Savior Some People Say It Is

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Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:27:27 +0000

New SMR technology or not, researchers have thrown cold water on the idea of launching the nuclear energy industry into Australia.

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France Reaches 23.7 GW of Solar Power

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Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:15:31 +0000

France is among the top nations for significant growth in solar energy generation in recent years, and that continued in the third quarter. The Ministry of Ecological Transition has shared the most recent data from its third-quarter (Q3) 2024 solar photovoltaic energy dashboard. “As of September 30, 2024, [power from … [continued]

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EU To Invest 1 Billion Euros To Boost Domestic Supply Of Battery Components

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Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:07:30 +0000

The US Inflation Reduction Act — unless it is repeal or revoked — will provide tens of billions of dollars in production credits to companies that manufacture lithium-ion batteries using materials and components sourced from within the US or from countries America deems worthy. This week, the European Union announced … [continued]

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Arizona Looks For More Power

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Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 15:00:09 +0000

Despite being pretty similar in size, becoming states within weeks of each other, and being located right next to each other, Arizona and New Mexico are vastly different in population. While New Mexico remains mired in poverty and missing opportunities for real jobs, Arizona has been a growth powerhouse, attracting … [continued]

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Truth In Food Labeling Would Reveal Hidden Harms To Biodiversity, Including Humans

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Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:58:55 +0000

Should we let businesses that contaminate community water systems write their own rules for what counts as unhealthy? Should we allow factories to spew dangerous emissions into the air? Should we turn our backs when employers force workers to endure dangerous conditions? Of course not. We want to protect each … [continued]

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EVs at 22.8% share in Germany – Volkswagen Group Dominating Home Ground

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Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:48:16 +0000

November saw plugin EVs at 22.8% share in Germany, down from 25.7% year on year. BEV sales were down YoY, though from an elevated baseline, while PHEV sales were up 14%. November’s overall auto volume was 244,544 units, roughly flat YoY. The best selling BEV in November was again the … [continued]

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XPENG vs NIO Sales Trends — Charts

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 04:58:20 +0000

After reporting on XPENG and NIO sales this past week, I was interested in diving in a little deeper and comparing the two “smart EV” automakers. The companies are similar in age and have seen similar growth trends for years, so I always find it fun and interesting to create … [continued]

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