OK. So this article is kind of wonky and I don’t really get all the science in it. But, what it says is that at Stanford they have developed an apparently simple and inexpensive way to make all kinds of plastic biodegradable. This could be an enormous development for the health of the planet. “researchers at Stanford and IBM Research…
Considering how much financial damage is now already occurring around the globe due to a changing climate, it is surprising to see how so many investors continue to ignore the implications on their own financial security. Or maybe it is encouraging to view this in the opposite way and see how many investors are waking up to the fact that a changing climate…
Those of you who have been receiving my blogs for some time know that I firmly believe that by 2025 virtually all mass produced new cars that are being sold will be either fully electric or drive 90% or more on electricity. This report continues to support that concept. Sooner, rather than later, one of the major psychological barriers, range anxiety,…
So many of the incredible technologies and medical breakthroughs we enjoy today and are making our lives better have either been due to basic research done by the our Federal government or funded by it. Some of this has been done by the DOE (Department of Energy). The following is a very exciting example. If successful, the results of this…
In the past there has been discussion amongst our transportation groupies about the use of precious metals and the restraint that it could have on the mass adaptation of electric vehicles and battery power storage. Therefore, this development sited below from Honda is a potential game changer. “Honda Motor Co. has developed a new electric motor for hybrid vehicles that tackles…
Out of the blue, this appears to me to be pretty big news. No one seems to have seen this important development coming. We’ll have to watch and see how it plays out and the impact it will have on fuel economy and the industry. It seems like it could be a major driver (pun intended) of decision making at…
Hello to all my transportation friends. Hope your summer is going well. I thought this news would be of some interest. Nissan develops e-bio fuel cells for 2020 Tech is safer, cheaper, automaker says June 20, 2016 Hans GreimelTwitter YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan Motor Co. has developed a new kind of fuel cell technology it says is safer, cheaper…
Many of you are most likely not aware that I have another blog that focuses strictly on transportation issues. If you are interested in being on that list simply email me and let me know. That said, I considered posting this message there but felt that this topic would be of a more general interest so decided to post it…
This week’s Automotive News featured an article about the Chevy Bolt and other EV’s that are about to hit the market that, like the Tesla, are designed from scratch and are changing the paradigm for electric vehicles and all vehicles. There are some interesting data points in the following that will help understand how this market is changing. The…
In case you didn’t see this news, you might want to take note of the following. Crafting a climate treaty deal is only as good as the world’s ability to achieve the goals. One thing that I have found disappointing and dismaying is research and reports that talk about how we will never be able to achieve the goals that scientists…