Is a Prius worse for the planet than a Hummer? Are EVs coal-powered cars? Do electric cars produce more CO2 than gasoline (ICE) vehicles? Well, it depends who you ask. It seems every time something EV related is published, people feel compelled to share their own research. So, how do you know which information is
If you’re a Rhode Island resident, you’ve probably noticed a recent increase in electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. You may be asking yourself, “how can all of these people afford electric cars?!” For many years, there’s been a stereotype that only wealthy individuals can afford them. Through recent efforts, electric vehicles are becoming more
Have you considered switching to an electric vehicle to do more for the environment, only to be confused if it really is an environmentally sound option? For many years, there has been debate over whether or not electric cars really are the greener choice when considering the manufacturing process to create new vehicles, including hard
Scrap steel prices are still struggling Scrap steel prices are at an all-time low. As expected, the downward trend that began four years ago continues to hurt recycling rates, and recyclers struggling to make a profit. This price decline is in large part due to precious metals seeing a price increase while non-precious metals have
China-U.S. trade war continues to affect the commodities market Since our last report, the ongoing China-U.S. trade war, along with decreasing interest rates towards the end of 2018, are still causing industrial and auto companies to pull back strongly on spending. In recent months, the steel industry has suffered from holding high inventories throughout the