Author: Tom Konrad Ph.D. CFA

October 10, 2024 Manufacturing

What If A Hurricane Comes & You Only Have An Electric Car?

After reading Jennifer’s excellent article on the flood fire risk with EVs related to hurricanes, I thought I would also present the positive side of having an EV as a major hurricane is headed toward your home. As someone who has lived in Tampa for ...

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October 9, 2024 Sustainability

Scientists are becoming ocean hitchhikers to fill data gaps

Research cruises can be prohibitively expensive, so cargo ships, fishing vessels and yachts are being enlisted to help understand the ocean.

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October 8, 2024 Sustainability

Disease and malnutrition stalk water-scarce Afghanistan

Three years of drought, a pariah regime and the loss of skilled workers have crippled Afghanistan’s water infrastructure, increasing water prices and spreading disease.

October 8, 2024 Manufacturing

Readout of US Energy Secretary Granholm & Deputy Secretary Turk’s Conversation with Electricity Sector Leaders About Hurricane Helene Response

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On October 4, 2024, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and Deputy Secretary David M. Turk joined electricity sector leaders to discuss the ongoing response and recovery effort to Hurricane Helene, which caused devastating i...

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October 7, 2024 Sustainability

Tech key to reducing Scope 3 palm oil emissions in Malaysia amid increasing regulation: industry watchers

Beyond adapting to new regulations on sustainability and deforestation, the palm oil industry also needs to leverage technology to reduce Scope 3 emissions and enhance product traceability

October 6, 2024 Manufacturing

EU Approves New Tariffs On Chinese Cars Over Germany’s Strong Objection

The European Union has voted to impose higher tariffs on cars made in China although both sides say talks will continue. The post EU Approves New Tariffs On Chinese Cars Over Germany’s Strong Objection appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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October 6, 2024 Manufacturing

EVgo: To Receive Up To $1.05 Billion To Accelerate Buildout Of Public Fast Charging Across The U.S.

[Editor’s note to EVgo: It’s so nice to hear the news of more EV chargers. While you are at it, please fix the 2-3 chargers at Asheville Outlet Mall that have been out of commission for 2+ years. And I am tired of uselessly calling to report these.] ...

October 5, 2024 Manufacturing

EVs Take A Record 97.5% Share In Norway — Tesla Takes Third Of Market

September witnessed plugin EVs take a record 97.5% share in Norway, up from 93.0% year on year. BEVs crushed all other powertrains, taking 96.4% share, also a new record, with PHEVs a distant runner-up at 1.1% share. Overall auto volume was 12,966 un...

October 5, 2024 Manufacturing

Joint Statement Between the U.S. & Australia on the 2024 Ministerial Dialogue on Clean Energy

United States Secretary for Energy, Jennifer Granholm, and Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, held the second United States-Australia Ministerial Dialogue on Clean Energy on the margins of the G20 Energy Transitions Minis...