China’s Clean Energy Revolution and America’s Carbon Legacy
Introduction Before we begin, let me be clear: I’m not a China shill, nor am I under any illusions about the complexity of geopolitics or national interests. I was momentarily optimistic with the announcement of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), … Continued
Debunked & Disarmed: The Dirty Tricks Used to Demonize Wind Energy
Wind power is the second fastest-growing energy source in the world after solar, and already the second-largest destination for clean-energy investment in Europe and China. Globally, 2024 was a record year: 117 GW installed, pushing capacity past 1.1 TW. China … Continued
The Great EV Shift: 90% Adoption by 2030
🔍 30-Second Takeaway: What if I told you that even with political setbacks, EVs will dominate car sales by 2030? That’s right—despite recent challenges, the road to mass BEV adoption is still clear. Back in 2019, I projected that global … Continued
The Primary Energy Fallacy
In debates about the global energy transition, one misleading concept shows up time and time again: the “primary energy fallacy.” It’s a statistical illusion that dramatically exaggerates how much renewable energy we need to replace fossil fuels. Let’s unpack what … Continued
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