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How Polish Cities Are Wasting EU Funds on Hydrogen Buses — Ignoring Energy Efficiency First

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My comparative review of eight Polish municipal projects purchasing hydrogen buses under the EU-funded Green Public Transport program reveals a systemic failure to apply the Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle. Seven out of eight cities skipped any energy or cost-efficiency comparison with battery-electric buses (BEVs), even though EU law explicitly … [continued]

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First Drive Of The 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country — CleanTechnica Tested

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A few weeks ago I talked with Volvo’s Chief Technology Officer Anders Bell about the massive software revolution he led at Volvo. With that fresh in my mind, I was beyond excited when Volvo reached out with an opportunity to drive their model year 2026 electric vehicles in Southern California. … [continued]

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A Continent Steps Away From Hydrogen Transport. Spain Doubles Down.

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The European Commission’s latest funding decision for alternative fuels infrastructure landed with a strange twist. On paper, the bloc approved support for 38 new hydrogen refueling stations spread across the continent. In practice, almost all of them are going to a single country. Spain secured roughly four out of five … [continued]

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Updated Primer: Why & How To Buy An Electric Car!

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  Why you should buy an electric car! An electric car is superior technology. If you’ve never driven one, you don’t know about this: They have amazing instant acceleration and are smooth as silk. Fewer moving parts (no complex internal combustion engine and transmission, so lower maintenance costs) No noise … [continued]

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