Andrew Felch Cycling is a fantastic creation: transport, recreation, exercise and a reduction in greenhouse gasses all wrapped together. According to recent comparisons by Scientific American, “a human on a bicycle is among the most efficient forms of travel in … Continue reading →
Jesse Lore On the one hand, it is easy to despair about what is happening in clean energy in general, and electric vehicles (EVs) specifically in the U.S. as we enter 2026. The Trump administration, abetted by the Republican-controlled congress, … Continue reading →
George Harvey A picture showing YASA R&D engineer Eddie Martin looking casual as he holds a 1,006-horsepower electric motor really indicates how nearly obsolete the internal combustion engine is for powering road vehicles. Imagine what it would look like if … Continue reading →
Battery-electric, zero-emission locomotives also in the offing for Penn Station Service Martin Wahl In October 2025, New York Governor Hochul announced the October 6 launch of the high-speed Poughkeepsie to New York City service. The MTA’s new Siemens Mobility hybrid … Continue reading →
Almost all “diesel” locomotives are in fact diesel-electric hybrids, using diesel engines to power generators (alternators) for the electric motors that drive the wheels. The electric drive transmits the power from the diesel engines: a mechanical transmission for these diesel … Continue reading →
A new partnership between North Carolina State University and Railinc (a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads) will leverage cutting-edge big data analysis to optimize rail usage in supply chains. The collaborative research initiative will explore how even modest … Continue reading →
G.E.T. Staff We noticed an interesting concern and reply by Steve from The Cool Down (TCD) that we thought was good to share with you all. Jake H. wrote: “One issue I have with EVs is the huge environmental impact … Continue reading →
Barbara and Greg Whitchurch So, you think an electric vehicle (EV) is not an option for a long trip? Let us talk about a 3,000-mile trip into some of the remotest territory in eastern Canada. First, some background. Our daughter, … Continue reading →
Andrew Felch I do not need to tell you, Green Energy Times reader, about the virtues of cycling. Connecting with nature and getting great exercise, while putting out ten to thirty times less CO2 per mile than a gas car … Continue reading →
Martin Wahl We reported in our May issue that Sprague Energy is now supplying renewable diesel to its Rensselaer, NY terminal. Now fuel from that terminal will be provided to University at Albany’s campus for use in all diesel powered … Continue reading →