Max Woody

PhD Candidate @UMSEAS @umichme @STPP_UM

[Nature Energy @NatureEnergyJnl]

@UMSEAS and @Max__Woody This study finds that both battery electric and fuel cell trucks cut emissions, but battery electric vehicles generally achieve the lowest life-cycle emissions when powered by renewable electricity. https://t.co/iOCjIZhJjU

[Max Woody @Max__Woody]

https://t.co/AUdptcIKW0

[Daniel Swain @Weather_West]

Unfortunately, this is what I have been talking about for some time. The plan to essentially end climate research and prediction (and many extreme weather research/prediction activities, as well) was all put in writing last year, and now implementation seems to be imminent.

[Tim Hade @timothyhade]

The Inflation Reduction Act - the most ambitious climate legislation in US history - appropriated $369B over 10 years towards climate action.

In 3 days, Hurricane Helene caused an estimated $110B of damage.

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https://t.co/lcFco5NGe8

[sam buntz @SamBuntz]

From Ted Chiang's recent New Yorker essay about AI. I totally agree with this:

[Max Woody @Max__Woody]

Excited to see our recent article about green hydrogen in the transportation sector featured on the cover of @Joule_CP

https://t.co/6rqTqesqwF

[Luke Bornheimer (Streets Forward) @LukeBornheimer]

New research shows that e-bikes reduce car usage by 19%, significantly reduce car trips of less than three miles and enhance autonomy for seniors and the elderly.

Cities need to be doing more to help people shift trips from cars to (e-)bikes, including e-bike incentive programs.

[Max Woody @Max__Woody]

New article out today on Vehicle Scrappage Policies (like Cash for Clunkers) and how they can contribute to decarbonization and transportation justice: https://t.co/60XTKEiRMJ

[Alec Stapp @AlecStapp]

Contender for favorite chart of all time:

Predictions vs. Reality for solar energy.

[Max Woody @Max__Woody]

This public transit/Milwaukee sports crossover could have been designed just for me

[Christian Yelich @ChristianYelich]

We’re taking a train to every game this year. @Brewers

[CIRA @CIRA_CSU]

A fascinating high resolution view of lake effect clouds streaming off of Lake Michigan yesterday.

[Max Woody @Max__Woody]

Notably, our results reflect current battery prices ($170/kWh) but @BloombergNEF projects $100/kWh within 3 years. Currently EVs are the cheaper option for some users – but as batteries become cheaper, EVs will become a cost-effective option for more people and in more locations.

[Max Woody @Max__Woody]

In our new paper out today in @JIndEcol we look at the total cost of ownership of gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles, including purchase, financing, fuel (gas or electricity), maintenance, repair, insurance, fees, incentives and more. https://t.co/ZbPp0mss4c

[Max Woody @Max__Woody]

In general, current small (sedans) and low range (200-mile) EVs will be less expensive than a gas vehicle over a typical ownership period. Current large (trucks) or long range (400-mile) EVs will be more expensive. And mid-size EVs depend on specific user and location factors.

[Responsible Battery Coalition ♻🔋 @respbattery]

Transportation is the second biggest cost for families in America, higher than even food and healthcare. New research from our partners @UMSEAS CSS examines the cost-competitiveness of #EVs versus gasoline-powered vehicles across different cities! 💡🚗
https://t.co/WTJSVhaRgn

[Max Woody @Max__Woody]

@arthurhcyip @parth_PIT Thanks!
Sales projections are state specific, but the vehicle survival curves we used for stock turnover were national averages. And we didn't consider vehicle movement between states over the vehicle's lifetime. Those would be interesting ways to improve the model!

[Max Woody @Max__Woody]

The U.S. has greenhouse gas emissions goals (50% reduction by 2030) and electric vehicle goals (50% of sales by 2030). But will the EV goals be enough to reach the emissions goal? We explore this in our new paper out today (1/6): https://t.co/ubaMHgdnC9