More than 150 Republicans condemn Biden’s ‘ill-considered’ EV push
Fox News reports that a coalition of 151 House Republicans, including top leadership members, have written to the Biden administration condemning its recent environmental regulations aimed at forcing more electric vehicle (EV) purchases. In an accompanying video investor Kevin O'Leary responds [...]
Auto Expert: Biden’s Electric Vehicle Goal “Not Realistic”
In an interview with The Washington Examiner, auto expert Karl Brauer conceded that there is a lack of resources to support the transition to electric vehicles. He said that the Biden administration's goal of having 50% of new car sales be [...]
Study shows that EV holdouts are growing
Forbes reports on a study showing that the number of Americans who say they will never buy an electric vehicle (EV) is growing. The study found that 35% of Americans say they will never buy an EV, up from 29% in [...]
Renewable Gasoline Blends – An Overview
Chevron has published an article about renewable gasoline blends which are a combination of traditional and renewable fuels that perform identically to traditional gasoline but emit less CO2 on a lifecycle basis. They have several advantages, including a high energy density, [...]
The underbelly of electric vehicles
The Washington Post has published an interactive data visualization that examines the geography of electric car batteries. It shows the current global distribution of lithium-ion battery production and predicts how it will change by 2030. The data suggests that China will [...]
E&C Republicans warn EPA of potential harm from E-RINs proposal
The Energy and Commerce Republicans have cautioned the EPA that its E-RINs proposal may harm the American fuel market and increase costs for Americans. The proposal may have negative consequences, such as reduced competition and increased volatility, according to their letter [...]