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#zero-emission-rail

18 hours ago

Cars

Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

Snowboarding

Electric cars? This company makes fully electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft

Cars

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs

Electric-vehicle market is maturing with many automakers entering, Tesla losing dominance to BYD, and infrastructure, production, and policy uncertainties shaping future adoption.

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11 hours ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.

18 hours ago

Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

Aggressive pricing by Tesla and others is driving sales but lowering used EV values, while high petrol prices may influence interest in EVs.

Snowboarding

Electric cars? This company makes fully electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft

Taiga Motors is leading the electric recreational vehicle market with innovative, fully electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft.

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

Business

Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs

more#electric-vehicles

#tesla

19 hours ago

Toronto startup

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

fromTechCrunch

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

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Toronto startup

Tesla begins 'honorable discharge' of Model S, X with massive move

19 hours ago

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.

fromTechCrunch

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

fromTESLARATI

Tesla begins 'honorable discharge' of Model S, X with massive move

Tesla has ended custom orders for the Model S and Model X, shifting to inventory-only sales.

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

Plug Power's stock rises 4% following a major electrolyzer contract for a green hydrogen project in Canada.

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.

17 hours ago

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

Plug Power's stock rises 4% following a major electrolyzer contract for a green hydrogen project in Canada.

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.

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1 day ago

This Hydrogen Business Jet Emits Nothing But Water and Could Change Private Aviation Forever - Yanko Design

Beyond Aero's BYA-I One hydrogen-electric business jet has completed its Preliminary Design Review, advancing towards commercial entry in 2030.

Austin

fromPadailypost

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.

Data science

fromThe Walrus

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.

Agriculture

fromEarth911

Biochar Was a Billion-Ton Dream, the Reality Is More Complicated

Biochar can store carbon and improve soil health, but recent analysis warns against overhyping its potential.

New York City

fromwww.amny.com

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.

#ai

Artificial intelligence

fromEntrepreneur

fromApp Developer Magazine

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.

1 day ago

Environment

ChatGPT Carbon Footprint Matches 1.3 Million Cars Report Finds

The electricity use of a popular conversational AI tool now matches that of a small nation, raising significant environmental concerns.

Artificial intelligence

fromEntrepreneur

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.

fromApp Developer Magazine

1 day ago

ChatGPT Carbon Footprint Matches 1.3 Million Cars Report Finds

The electricity use of a popular conversational AI tool now matches that of a small nation, raising significant environmental concerns.

AC Milan

ATM Milan launches tender for 110 electric buses

Germany news

German operator MVG deploys 20 eCitaro buses in Ludenscheid, with five more due in 2026 - Sustainable Bus

London startup

UK, 92.7m funding package to deploy 186 electric buses in Sheffield - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation

Series production of MAN e-buses has started in Ankara

Munster expands electric bus rollout to private operators with new e-bus deployment, full electrification targeted by 2029 - Sustainable Bus

Private operators in Münster are deploying electric buses, contributing to the city's goal of full electrification by 2029.

Alternative transportation

Hyderabad awarded 915 e-buses to EKA Mobility-GreenCell within CESL framework - Sustainable Bus

AC Milan

ATM Milan launches tender for 110 electric buses

Germany news

German operator MVG deploys 20 eCitaro buses in Ludenscheid, with five more due in 2026 - Sustainable Bus

London startup

UK, 92.7m funding package to deploy 186 electric buses in Sheffield - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation

Series production of MAN e-buses has started in Ankara

Munster expands electric bus rollout to private operators with new e-bus deployment, full electrification targeted by 2029 - Sustainable Bus

Private operators in Münster are deploying electric buses, contributing to the city's goal of full electrification by 2029.

Alternative transportation

Hyderabad awarded 915 e-buses to EKA Mobility-GreenCell within CESL framework - Sustainable Bus

more#electric-buses

Brooklyn

fromNews 12 - Default

Ride along: Amazon expands delivery e-bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan

Amazon is expanding its delivery service using electric-assisted bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan.

#high-speed-rail

Chicago

Chicago to St. Louis Is the High-Speed Rail Test America Can't Afford to Fail - Streetsblog USA

fromTravel + Leisure

America's Fastest Trains Are Here-but Rail Experts Say High-speed Travel Is Still Years Away

True high-speed rail in the U.S. is still years away despite recent advancements and public support.

Chicago

Chicago to St. Louis Is the High-Speed Rail Test America Can't Afford to Fail - Streetsblog USA

fromTravel + Leisure

America's Fastest Trains Are Here-but Rail Experts Say High-speed Travel Is Still Years Away

True high-speed rail in the U.S. is still years away despite recent advancements and public support.

more#high-speed-rail

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

New York City

fromHoodline

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.

2 days ago

Nissan's Turnaround Hinges On This Unique Hybrid System. It's Nothing Like Toyota's

Nissan's Rogue Hybrid e-Power will offer a unique driving experience, combining electric vehicle performance with hybrid fuel efficiency, launching in late 2026.

Friday Video: A Master List of All The Reasons Why Car Domination Sucks - Streetsblog USA

Resisting mass forced car dependency is crucial due to the numerous harms of automobility.

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.

fromTheregister

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.

London

TfL taps our largest nuclear fusion reactor to power the London Underground

Transport for London plans to power the Underground using solar farms through a private-wire renewable energy scheme, targeting 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.

fromTheregister

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.

London

TfL taps our largest nuclear fusion reactor to power the London Underground

Transport for London plans to power the Underground using solar farms through a private-wire renewable energy scheme, targeting 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

more#renewable-energy

MCV at Bus2Bus in Berlin with the completely redesigned electric C127 EV and the fuel cell C127 FC LE

MCV will showcase two zero-emission buses, the C127 EV and C127 FC LE, at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin.

fromFuturism

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.

Cars

Germany's e-bus fleet reaches 4,752 units (14%) as 50% of new city buses go zero-emission - Sustainable Bus

Germany's zero-emission city bus fleet reached 4,752 vehicles in 2025, with nearly half of newly registered buses being emission-free, representing 14% of the total city bus fleet.

UK news

Go-Ahead reaches 1,000 zero-emission buses in London fleet - Sustainable Bus

UK Department for Transport expects over 21,000 zero-emission bus orders by 2035, double-deck buses dominate forecast - Sustainable Bus

The UK plans to order up to 21,525 zero-emission buses from 2026 to 2035, with a focus on double-deck models.

Zero-emission buses grow by 16% in the United States. Hydrogen sees strong momentum: +49%. The CALSTART report

Zero-emission buses in the United States reached 8,116 units in 2025, a 16% increase from 2024, with projections exceeding 15,000 by 2030.

Germany news

Germany's e-bus fleet reaches 4,752 units (14%) as 50% of new city buses go zero-emission - Sustainable Bus

Germany's zero-emission city bus fleet reached 4,752 vehicles in 2025, with nearly half of newly registered buses being emission-free, representing 14% of the total city bus fleet.

UK news

Go-Ahead reaches 1,000 zero-emission buses in London fleet - Sustainable Bus

UK Department for Transport expects over 21,000 zero-emission bus orders by 2035, double-deck buses dominate forecast - Sustainable Bus

The UK plans to order up to 21,525 zero-emission buses from 2026 to 2035, with a focus on double-deck models.

Zero-emission buses grow by 16% in the United States. Hydrogen sees strong momentum: +49%. The CALSTART report

Zero-emission buses in the United States reached 8,116 units in 2025, a 16% increase from 2024, with projections exceeding 15,000 by 2030.

more#zero-emission-buses

Study: How Capping Vehicle Sizes Could Help Save the World - Streetsblog USA

Controlling vehicle size is essential to meet transportation goals and reduce emissions, fuel demand, and traffic deaths.

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.

Science

Climate change sucks, but at least it won't kill your EV battery

Technological battery improvements offset climate warming effects on EV battery lifespan, with newer batteries maintaining performance even under extreme 4°C warming scenarios.

#uber

Alternative transportation

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Alternative transportation

Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs

fromThe Verge

Alternative transportation

Uber expands its $4,000 'Go Electric' grant to drivers nationwide

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Uber offers $4,000 grants and additional discounts to drivers switching to electric vehicles to promote EV adoption among its drivers.

Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs

Uber has expanded its EV grant program nationwide, offering eligible drivers a $4,000 incentive to switch to electric vehicles.

fromThe Verge

Uber expands its $4,000 'Go Electric' grant to drivers nationwide

Uber expands its Go Electric grant to drivers nationwide, offering $4,000 to switch from gas vehicles to electric amid rising gas prices.

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

White hydrogen: The search for a new clean, abundant energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.

fromwww.dw.com

Environment

White Hydrogen: The hidden gas that could transform energy

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

White hydrogen: The search for a new clean, abundant energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.

fromwww.dw.com

Environment

White Hydrogen: The hidden gas that could transform energy

more#white-hydrogen

The world's first four-axle double-decker coach is by Marcopolo (on a Volvo chassis)

Marcopolo has launched the world's first four-axle double-decker coach designed for the South African market.

Zero-emission buses move beyond cities: intercity transition in Sustainable Bus' session at BUS2BUS - Sustainable Bus

Electrification of intercity and coach segments in Europe is advancing, requiring new infrastructure and operational strategies for zero-emission mobility.

Cheap EVs are about to flood the used car market. Will more buyers make the switch from gas?

A surge of affordable used EVs is arriving as drivers seek alternatives to high gas prices.

Kia's Futuristic EV Van Could Become A New York Taxi

Kia PV5 WAV, developed with BraunAbility, is an ADA-compliant electric van designed for wheelchair accessibility and potential use as a taxi.

New certified Ultrafabrics collections target durability and compliance in passenger transport interiors - Sustainable Bus

Ultrafabrics launches new certified collections for passenger transport, combining durability, aesthetics, and sustainability in high-performance upholstery fabrics.

How To Fix The Broken Gas Tax - Streetsblog USA

America is undercharging drivers for road use, necessitating new funding strategies beyond the gas tax to maintain highways effectively.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

E-bikes and mental health: Why outdoor riding reduces anxiety fast - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Riding e-bikes enhances mental health by providing exercise, fresh air, and a stress-free commuting alternative.

#bus-electrification

E-retrofitting as a way to accelerate bus fleet electrification in Europe? A guest contribution - Sustainable Bus

Electrification of bus transit is crucial for achieving climate goals and improving urban air quality.

Environment

India: Telangana to retrofit 240 diesel buses under large-scale electrification plan - Sustainable Bus

E-retrofitting as a way to accelerate bus fleet electrification in Europe? A guest contribution - Sustainable Bus

Electrification of bus transit is crucial for achieving climate goals and improving urban air quality.

Environment

India: Telangana to retrofit 240 diesel buses under large-scale electrification plan - Sustainable Bus

more#bus-electrification

#electric-coaches

Volvo Buses survey: 3% of operators already running electric coaches, 38% to follow - Sustainable Bus

Coach electrification is advancing, with 3% already deploying electric coaches and 38% planning adoption, but range limitations hinder long-distance services.

Volvo Buses confirms 15 electric coach orders from six Norwegian customers - Sustainable Bus

Volvo Buses secured 15 orders for Volvo BZR Electric-CD coaches from six Norwegian operators, marking the first Norwegian orders for this long-range electric coach platform with deliveries starting autumn 2026.

Volvo Buses survey: 3% of operators already running electric coaches, 38% to follow - Sustainable Bus

Coach electrification is advancing, with 3% already deploying electric coaches and 38% planning adoption, but range limitations hinder long-distance services.

Volvo Buses confirms 15 electric coach orders from six Norwegian customers - Sustainable Bus

more#electric-coaches

#battery-electric-trains

Miscellaneous

How engineers turned a former Tube train into a battery powered prototype

fromwww.theguardian.com

London

UK's first rapid-charging battery train ready for boarding this weekend

Miscellaneous

How engineers turned a former Tube train into a battery powered prototype

fromwww.theguardian.com

more#battery-electric-trains

London

UK's first rapid-charging battery train ready for boarding this weekend

Washington DC

New Flyer to supply further 100 Xcelsior hybrid and BEV buses to Washington Metro - Sustainable Bus

Metro ordered 100 New Flyer buses: 75 Xcelsior 40-foot hybrid-electric and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot battery-electric to replace legacy fleet.

The Business Case For EV Fleets Is Getting Hard To Ignore

Switching corporate fleets from gas to electric vehicles can reduce total operating costs by up to 50% through lower energy expenses, reduced maintenance, and regulatory incentives.

World news

fromNature

The dark side of green technology: what do electric vehicles really cost?

Demand for battery metals drives exploitation, armed conflict, and resource nationalism, harming millions and implicating governments, corporations, and technology supply chains.

California

fromStreetsblog

OpEd: How High-Speed Rail Could Reach LA by 2039...Without Waiting for the Mountains - Streetsblog California

Electrifying and sharing the Antelope Valley Line enables one-seat San Francisco–Los Angeles high-speed service earlier, lowering cost and risk while modernizing Metrolink.

Evolution: the practical path to autonomous buses - Sustainable Bus

It's tempting to frame autonomous driving as a single leap. In public transport, adoption tends to be incremental - because the system is built for reliability, and new capabilities have to fit into daily operations without disrupting service. That is why a practical strategy is evolution, not revolution: introduce autonomy in a defined domain, learn safely in real operations, and expand capability step-by-step.

Artificial intelligence

UK news

Reading Buses launches first electric double-deck fleet with Enviro400EV - Sustainable Bus

Reading Buses deployed 24 Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV electric double-deck buses on core routes, funded by ZEBRA 2, with eight more on order.

fromThe Verge

All the wrong EVs are getting cancelled

Automakers are discontinuing affordable EV models while continuing to produce expensive ones, undermining mass-market electric vehicle adoption.

fromNature

Affordable mobility for all: why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles

Low-speed electric vehicles offer affordable, practical decarbonization for underserved populations but remain overlooked due to bias toward expensive, high-tech solutions and nationalist trade policies.

Solaris battery retrofit offer: 170 e-buses in pipeline, 1,300 targeted - Sustainable Bus

Solaris launched a battery retrofit programme in December 2025 for over 1,300 early-generation electric buses delivered between 2013 and 2019, with 170 vehicles already undergoing retrofits across Europe.

What we have seen at Mobility Move 2026? - Sustainable Bus

Mobility Move Berlin is a professional gathering for the German public transport industry to discuss challenges and innovations, not a product launch venue, featuring conference sessions and exhibitions with growing international participation.

Seven Iveco Crossway LE Elec intercity buses planned for rural services in Germany's Luchow-Dannenberg district - Sustainable Bus

The vehicle supply contract was awarded to Iveco Bus shortly before Christmas. The press release does not specify the exact vehicle model ordered by LSE. However, given the reference to a Low-Entry configuration, the vehicles can reasonably be expected to belong to Iveco's Crossway LE Elec range, launched in 2023. The same model has been ordered in 200 units in Germany by the purchasing group "BusGruppe" in late 2024.

Germany news

Five Underrated Used EVs To Help You Through The Impending Gas Crisis

Rising gas prices and EV depreciation create opportunities to purchase affordable used electric vehicles under $30,000, with an expanding market as leases end and fleet vehicles turn over.

With electrification, bus fleets become energy assets - and reshape the system. A contribution by First Bus' Isabel McAllister - Sustainable Bus

Transport electrification is fundamentally reshaping the UK's energy system by transforming transport operators from passive energy users into active participants with grid-scale infrastructure requirements and flexibility capabilities.

Ballard to supply 500 fuel cell engines for New Flyer buses from 2026 - Sustainable Bus

Ballard Power Systems signed an agreement with New Flyer to supply 500 fuel cell bus engines totaling 50 MW, with deliveries beginning in 2026.

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.

Kinetic to deploy 201 zero-emission buses under $446 million Auckland Transport contract - Sustainable Bus

Kinetic has been awarded all four contract units included in the Tranche 3 bus services tender for Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. The contract has a total value of NZD755 million (around USD446 million) and represents the largest contract award received by the company in the city to date.

Alternative transportation

fromFuturism

Intriguing New Machine Turns Air Into Gasoline You Can Put Straight Into Your Car

A New York startup captures ambient CO2 and converts it via electrolysis and synthesis into motor-grade gasoline, but production is minimal and the process is energy-inefficient.

London Trams depot becomes TfL's first fossil-fuel-free operating site

Therapia Lane depot eliminated fossil gas and now runs on electric heat pumps, infrared panels, rooftop solar and efficiency upgrades, cutting 183 tonnes CO2 annually.

Konvekta to present CO-based thermal management systems for electric buses at mobility move 2026 - Sustainable Bus

Heating, cooling, and battery temperature control are among the biggest energy consumers in electric buses today - and thus have a direct impact on range, availability, and operating costs.

Alternative transportation

What's an E-Bike? California Wants You to Know

California proposes legislation to distinguish true e-bikes from higher-powered electric vehicles, addressing safety concerns and consumer confusion about speed capabilities and regulations.