TMC 2024 in Pictures
A visual summary of the TMC Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, held in New Orleans, March 2024.
True total cost of ownership still a decade away
New study analyzes the cost of transition to electric vehicles in California, including socio-economic factors. The burden will shift to lower income groups in later years.
Summary of 2024 SAE Government Industry
A summary of select portions of the SAE Government Industry meeting, held in Washington DC, which highlighted the growing concerns of the industry with government mandates and preparedness for tackling the infrastructure barriers and low consumer / fleet acceptance.
On the carbon intensity of ethanol
Recent studies have critically assessed the carbon intensity of ethanol and show that while the fuel has significantly improved over time, significant further improvements are to come.
Notes from the 2023 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference
Notes from the 2023 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference covering a wide range of practical issues for fleet decarbonization
NHTSA proposes CAFE Standards for MY 2027 – 2032
Here’s the first look at the CAFE standards proposed by NHTSA for model year 2027 through 2032 cars and light trucks. More to come.
When in doubt … ask ChatGPT
Watch this fun video for a take by ChatGPT on the wavering stance of OEMs on BEVs and ICEs
Revised CO2 standards in Europe for heavy-duty vehicles
Europe has proposed an ambitious revision to its heavy-duty vehicle CO2 emission standards. Here’s a summary of some of the revised and new elements
A tale of two EV Outlooks
What’s better than a long-term EV outlook? Two outlooks, both published in the same month. Here’s a quick comparison of some of the important aspects pertinent to the rate of electric vehicle uptake.
Highlights from the IEA report on the future of e-mobility
Highlights from the International Energy Agency (IEA) annual outlook on electric vehicles, and the associated view on the batteries and infrastructure needed to 2030.