EV Battery Shift: China’s New Safety Standard
On April 17, 2025, China announced what is arguably the world’s most stringent EV battery safety regulation to date: GB38031-2025. Effective July 1, 2026, this new standard will mandate that EV batteries must not catch fire or explode—even in the … Continued
The Magnificent 7: EV Market Share – New Breakout Nations
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating across the globe, but much of the narrative has focused on dominant markets like China, Europe, and the United States. However, a silent revolution is underway in emerging economies that were virtual EV deserts … Continued
Tesla MY Pays Off Carbon Debt Before 8,000km
When we bought our Tesla Model Y RWD with a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, I wondered: how long would it take to “pay off” its carbon debt—the emissions from manufacturing? A year later, with 26,000 km on the clock, … Continued
Trump’s Nationalism: Supercharging the Energy Transition
Donald Trump’s return to tariff politics isn’t just about trade—it’s about ideology. By shielding America’s declining fossil fuel industry and blocking access to cheaper, cleaner technology, his administration is attempting to rewind the clock on the energy transition. But in … Continued
Nickel Lies, EV Truths: Exposing the Con
Introduction:Electric vehicles (EVs) promise a cleaner future, but nickel mining’s dark side—spotlighted in Liam Bartlett’s Electric Vehicle Con—raises real concerns. Yet, his critique leans on selective facts to stall progress, ignoring solutions already in play. Here’s the truth—and a smarter … Continued
Vietnam: The EV Underdog That Roared
Vietnam may not be the first country that comes to mind when talking about electric vehicle (EV) adoption, but it’s time that changed. In the span of just four years, Vietnam has gone from virtually zero electric cars on the … Continued
Power on Wheels: Your EV as a Lifeline
In Kyiv, a Nissan Leaf hums quietly, powering a ventilator as missiles fall — proof EVs are more than just transport. From war-torn Ukraine to disaster-stricken Australia and the U.S., they’re proving to be mobile lifelines — powerbanks for resilience. … Continued
Nuclear vs. Renewables: Australia’s Energy Future
The energy landscape has undergone a seismic shift over the past two decades, with solar, wind, and battery storage seeing dramatic cost reductions, while nuclear and LNG face stagnation and volatility. In Australia, the debate over nuclear versus renewables and … Continued
Trump’s Tariff Trap: How EVs Could Win the Auto Wars
Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts are framed as a lifeline for American automakers. But the unintended consequences could turbocharge electric vehicle (EV) adoption, reshaping the market in ways that leave gas-powered cars in the … Continued
Electric Darwinism: Evolution of Mobility
Electric Darwinism is the natural selection of technology—where efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration determine success, leaving behind systems that fail to adapt. The term #ElectricDarwinism—the evolution of mobility—immediately resonated, encapsulating the natural selection process reshaping transportation. It perfectly describes the natural … Continued