Tag: Features
British Columbia Shows Norway How To Decarbonize Ferries
Moving people and vehicles across short distances is a no-brainer for batteries and electric motors. The only problem, as with most electrification of transportation, is getting electricity at sufficient power levels to the point of charging. British Columbia has a very obvious and straightforward strategy for its ferries. British Columbia … [continued]
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Ford “Power Promise” Extended into 2025 for US Electric Vehicle Buyers
Ford had a record year for electric vehicle sales (despite murmuring about an EV sales slowdown from executives at the beginning of the year). One program the company has used to help spur on sales is Power Promise, which provides complimentary home chargers and installation (as long as the installation … [continued]
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The Musk–Trump Effect Weakens As Tough Competition Softens Tesla’s 2024 Annual Sales
As I logged in to write this morning, Tesla stock was down nearly 5%. It seemed at that early hour as if the Musk–Trump honeymoon was over, and the numbers piling in since that dawn hour have reinforced my original speculation. Tesla’s press release today embraced a feel-good focus as … [continued]
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China Plans 48,000 Kilometers Of High Speed Rail By 2030
China has introduced a new high speed rail train with a top speed of 450 km/h, making it the fastest train on Earth.
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Toyota bZ4X EV Gets $6,000 Price Cut For 2025
We typically don’t post much about the Toyota bZ4X, Toyota’s all-electric compact SUV. Most reports say it hasn’t sold that well, perhaps due to average range and charging speed. The name bZ4X doesn’t really have that sound or feeling of a known vehicle; it’s obscure, is it not? It certainly … [continued]
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It’s A Wrap — Sprucing Up Tesla Vehicles
From what I’ve read, for the first time, Tesla can make more cars than it can sell. Up through 2030, Tesla promised to sell 50% more cars in the present year than it sold in the year before, at least on average, but it’s not happening. We know this partly … [continued]
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NYT’s Top 10 list includes 2 books featured by National Writers Series
The New York Times annually names the 10 best fiction and nonfiction books of the year. This year’s list features books by Kaveh Akbar and Hampton Sides — both of whom appeared in Traverse City this year.
Why Isn’t Hyundai Motor Group Circling the Drain?
Paul Wildman and I have collaborated on articles charting the difficulties of the top three car makers: Toyota, Volkswagen, and Stellantis; and the effect of these difficulties on their respective national economies: Japan, Germany, France, and Italy. Recently, I suggested to Paul that we look at Hyundai/Kia, as they do … [continued]
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Fare With A Flair: Vegetable gumbo rich and warming
Few dishes are more appealing in winter than rich soups and stews.
Developer planning to demolish accessory buildings at old courthouse
The developer of the historic courthouse and jail in Owen Sound has filed a notice of intent to demolish some non-heritage and accessory structures at the property. The demolition proposal was approved by the city’s community services committee at a meeting on Dec. 18, but still needs to be endorsed by city council. If the request […]