by Phil Jackson | May 29, 2024
A year or so ago all you heard in the media was how adoption of EVs was skyrocketing, while in the present all you hear is that EV sales are cratering. The truth as always is somewhere in-between. As GM’s Mary Barra said recently about the US outlook for EVs: “I think...
by Phil Jackson | May 1, 2024
Producing a battery for an electric vehicle typically entails mining substantial quantities of difficult-to-access minerals. Conventional methods of extracting and refining these materials for battery production demand vast amounts of energy, resulting in a higher...
by Phil Jackson | Apr 23, 2024
Is the future of tire technology based on no air? Michelin is heavily researching airless technology, and it believes that airless tires will become a significant part of its future tire lineup. Think about the advantages of a tire that doesn’t have to be filled with...
by Phil Jackson | Feb 7, 2024
Oversized trucks and SUVs have become increasingly noticeable in recent years, resembling vehicles on a steroid-induced regimen. While the towering hoods of these vehicles may intuitively appear more perilous to pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, recent...
by Phil Jackson | Jan 11, 2024
The annual CES/Consumer Electronics Show is always an interesting news source. One takeaway from this year’s show is the number of new products which are sustainable in design, but which don’t use sustainability as the primary driver of their sales pitches. For...
by Phil Jackson | Nov 2, 2023
In recent weeks, various automakers have expressed concerns about declining demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US. However, recent sales data from California presents a different narrative.According to the quarterly report released by the California New Car...
