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
What’s the similarity between Guangdong province and Oklahoma?
To get an idea of the lead China has in terms of EV charging infrastructure, one needs to look at Guangdong Province, which alone has more than twice the public chargers in the entire US.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
An updated summary of available hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks and buses, their announced range and hydrogen capacity.
CARB Advanced Clean Fleets – Proposing 100% electrification of heavy duty vehicles by 2036
A summary of CARB’s latest Advanced Clean Fleets proposal for heavy-duty truck electrification as discussed in the February 2023 Workshop.
India finds new inferred Lithium resources
A deeper look into India’s recent finding of new Lithium resources, the meaning of “inferred” and an estimate of the impact on electrification for Indian transport.
2022 Light-duty vehicle sales by powertrain and regional split
A summary of 2022 light-duty vehicle sales globally and by region, and split by powertrains.
Understanding the IRA for electric vehicles
In case you are confused by the Inflation Reduction Act in the US and it’s implications for electric vehicle incentives, then you are not alone. It’s an evolving story, and the U.S. Treasury Department is making clarifications to help consumers understand what’s in it for them. The latest revised guidelines expand the list of vehicles which qualify for the $7,500 tax credits. Here’s a summary.
Is the industry ready to meet the battery demand ?
A summary of Benchmark Minerals Cathodes 2022 conference.
Summary of Euro 7/VII proposal – criteria pollutants
The EU Commission has proposed Euro 7 / VII emission standards for light- and heavy-duty vehicles. Here is a quick tabular summary.