Cross Border Electric Charging Project, CROSS-E, to Install High-Power Charging Networks Across Europe

Allego, Emobility Solutions, GreenWay, and Petrol Group have been selected to facilitate the rollout of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles along key TEN-T corridors ARNHEM, THE NETHERLANDS — The CROSS-E project has been established to enable a path towards future zero-emission travel through the realization of high-powered electric vehicle (EV) … [continued]

EV battery production. Image from SKODA.

European Made Batteries Could Be 60% Less Carbon Intensive Than Chinese — Analysis

But over half of Europe’s battery production plans are at risk without stronger government action. Onshoring the EV supply chain to Europe would cut the emissions of producing a battery by 37% compared to a China-controlled supply chain, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E). This carbon saving rises to … [continued]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces 3rd Year of SMART Grants, Funding Transportation Technology & Innovation 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced today that it is accepting applications for the third year of its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The SMART Grants Program was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed by President Biden on November 15, 2021. As … [continued]

ChatGPT & DALL-E generated panoramic image of an electric European semi trailer covered in circuitry driving on a highway through the Alps

EU Wisely Stiffens Road Freight & Passenger Emissions Guidance

A month ago, I spent some time assembling statistics on major geographies’ split of domestic freight tonnage across different modes: road, rail, and water. I was surprised to find that road freight was so much more dominant in Europe than rail compared to other major geographies. I think of Europe … [continued]

The Fairway Bike (screenshot from Fairway Bikes website)

These 3-Wheeled E-Bikes Are Designed By & For Golfers

Fairway Bikes says its 3-wheeled e-bike is a “game-changer” for both golfers and golf courses, as it allows players to “Play faster, move freely, and get active” on the course, while also reducing turf impact and increasing profits due to the bikes’ “no-cost maintenance” when compared to traditional golf carts. … [continued]

ChatGPT & DALL-E generated panoramic image of a barrel wrapped in the Canadian flag, labeled "H2" and overflowing with Canadian currency

$25 Billion Up For Grabs In Canada’s Progress-Light, Reality-Deficient Hydrogen Strategy

Over the past few years I’ve published assessments of the hydrogen strategies of multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, Australia, Japan, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, the EU, and the Canadian province of Ontario, among others. News of the German chancellor coming, cap in hand, begging for liquid natural gas and hydrogen … [continued]