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The Iran War’s Impact On Global Auto Sales
In this article, I want to talk about the Iran war and its effects on the global auto industry. I encourage you to read this excellent article by Jennifer Sensiba: “The April Oil Crisis Most Don’t Know is Coming.” The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since the start of … [continued]
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Iran War Is The Beginning Of The End For Fossil Fuels
The world continues to fight wars over oil. Is the conflict in Iran that beginning of a shift away from from fossil fuels?
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LNG Won’t Shield Hawaiʻi From the Next Energy Crisis
Hawaiʻi’s LNG turn was sold as a practical answer to a practical problem. The state has high electricity prices, aging oil-fired generation, isolated island grids, and political pressure to cut bills without creating reliability problems. HSEO’s January 2025 alternative fuels study was built around that frame. It was focused on … [continued]
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#1 Battery Maker in World Says USA Can’t Make EVs without China
The world’s largest EV battery producer in the world, by far, is China’s CATL. Second is China’s BYD. The USA wants to block automakers from using Chinese batteries, but these Chinese companies are basically saying — yeah, good luck with that, hahaha. In fact, the general conclusion is that the … [continued]
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An Update On Electric Vehicle Batteries And Innovations In The Sector
With the support of President Donald J. Trump, the Republican-controlled US Congress rescinded a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, leading to an initial plunge in EV sales. However, the US/Israel war against Iran has reignited demand for electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. Innovations in the EV battery … [continued]
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