Author: Tom Konrad Ph.D. CFA

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October 2, 2024 Sustainability

Use it or lose it: Biden races to spend climate cash

A second Trump presidency could undermine Biden’s ambitious climate agenda.

October 1, 2024 Manufacturing

Top Automakers in US for Share of Their Sales Being Electric — Charts

After three other US auto market reports for the 2nd quarter of 2024, I’m on to the last one, and it’s my favorite one. This one looks at the share of different auto brands’ and auto groups’ sales that are electric*. This report is more fleshed out t...

October 1, 2024 Manufacturing

After 6 Years, Tesla Finally Accounts For Less Than 50% Of US EV Sales

The US electric vehicle (BEV) market continues to evolve, and that evolution means more models, broader brand and vehicle choice for consumers, more legacy automakers putting forward decent options, and a little more balance in the market. One piece ...

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September 30, 2024 Sustainability

Climate scientists sound alarm over Asia’s rising seas

Scientists are urgently calling for global action, including reducing fossil fuel use, as the Pacific Ocean’s sea levels rise faster than the global average and the warming Indian Ocean drives storms, erratic rainfall, and droughts.

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September 30, 2024 Manufacturing

US Gas Car Sales Down 1% in Q2, Down 14% Compared To Q2 2019

Overall, gas car sales decreased by 1% in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023. Looking back further, US gas car sales are down 14% compared to pre-pandemic Q2 2019. Looking at all auto sales, the market is just down 8% in that period, showing how much more g...

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September 30, 2024 Manufacturing

EV Infrastructure In Small Towns Neglected, And What I’m Doing About It — New Mobility Congress

A few days ago, I shared with you my planned attendance at the New Mobility Congress organized by the Polish New Mobility Association in Łódź, Poland, for the whole EV related industry of the CEE region. Once again, it lived up to my expectations, de...

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September 30, 2024 Manufacturing

How Floating Solar Is Carving Out Space In The Renewable Energy Landscape

Floating solar projects enable water treatment systems and other facilities to generate renewable energy within their property, without impinging on land needed for other uses. The post How Floating Solar Is Carving Out Space In The Renewable Energy ...

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September 29, 2024 Manufacturing

100 Electric Buses for Uruguay — Thanks, Build Your Dreams (BYD)

BYD (Build Your Dreams) continues to help electrify the world. Aside from opening up dozens of markets to cheap electric cars, let’s not forget that the company has been deliveries thousands of electric buses and trucks around the world in recent yea...

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September 28, 2024 Manufacturing

JAC Philippines Launches the All-New Ytterby EV at New Pasig Dealership

JAC Philippines, under the umbrella of multinational mobility provider Astara, officially launched the all-new Ytterby electric vehicle (EV) on September 26, 2024. The event took place at the newly inaugurated dealership in Pasig, some 12 km (8 miles...