China’s Auto Show Highlights Electric Ambitions

JOE McDONALD / The Associated Press Apr 14, 2019 The 2019 Shanghai auto show demonstrates the global industry’s race to make electric cars Chinese drivers want to buy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Could Saudi Arabia’s Electric Car Plans Save Tesla?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 23, 2018 For their own selfish reasons the Saudis may inadvertently be helping the world avoid the worst consequences of climate change. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Chinese Auto Show Signals Ambitions to Go Electric

JOE McDONALD / The Associated Press Apr 22, 2018 The event also showcases the electric car industry’s scramble to roll out models that appeal to price-conscious but demanding Chinese drivers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Why Electric SUVs Will Save America’s Car Companies

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Mar 19, 2018 Ford and other U.S. car companies really, really need electric sport utility vehicles in order to get through the coming years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

If Not Driving an Electric Car, You’re Losing Money

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Dec 4, 2017 A new study shows that in 2017, owning and operating a purely electric vehicle such as the Chevy Bolt or Tesla 3 is cheaper than operating a gasoline automobile. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Gasoline Car Will Be History Before You Know It

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 4, 2017 The world transportation sector is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions that contributed to the ferocity of the 2017 hurricane season. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Germany Sets a Record, Producing 35 Percent of Its Electricity With Renewables

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 6, 2017 More than a third of Germany's electricity this year has come from wind, solar, biomass and hydro—but the country still has a long way to go when it comes to clean energy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Oil ‘Is Going to Be a Worthless Commodity,’ and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Knows It

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 26, 2017 Crude oil prices are cratering, down 20 percent this year, in the biggest six-month free fall in years. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why Saudi Extremism Is an Argument for Electric Cars, Wind and Solar Energy

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 14, 2017 Saudi Arabia has gotten too big for its britches, and the oil-producing Middle East is turning even more unstable. And if you are an American, it is your fault. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Amazing New Green Cars at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 18, 2015 It was great to see the concept cars of the future at the Detroit Auto Show Saturday afternoon. But if you know me, you know I was there for news about electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )