Toyota, Stellantis Blast Biden’s Plan to Boost Electric Car Sales
In an article published by Bloomberg News, Toyota and Stellantis, two of the world's largest automakers, have criticized a Biden administration plan to boost electric vehicle sales in the United States. The plan would require automakers to sell increasing percentages of [...]
EV Auto Sales Growth Slows
High Prices, Spotty Charging Infrastructure Temper Consumer Acceptance - this according to an article at Transport Topics. The website reports that electric vehicle sales growth, while still brisk, has begun to slow in the U.S. as inventory of battery-powered models piles [...]
Shell Joins Fellow Majors In Refocus On Core Oil and Gas Business
Forbes is reporting on a shift in strategy among major oil and gas companies, including Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, and Chevron, towards refocusing on their core business operations. This is seen as a move away from the energy transition narrative that has [...]
How E-Bike Battery Fires Became a Deadly Crisis in New York City
A recent article published in The New York Times reports that lithium battery fires have killed 13 people this year, including four people in a blaze that started in an e-bike store in Chinatown. A total of 23 people have died [...]
In scramble for EV metals, health threat to workers often goes unaddressed
A recent Washington Post article discusses the health risks associated with the mining and processing of manganese, a key ingredient in electric vehicle batteries. Manganese can be toxic if inhaled in high concentrations, and workers in manganese mines and smelters have [...]
You May Not Need an Electric Vehicle After All
A recently published article on RealClearEnergy.Com, explores the idea that electric vehicles (EVs) might not be necessary for all consumers. The article argues that with advancements in internal combustion engine (ICE) technology and the increasing availability of low-carbon fuels, traditional gasoline-powered [...]