RMI Outlet
Plug Into New Ideas
Earth Day — Our Power, Our Planet
This Earth Day, RMI highlights a select few of our many projects where we have brought clean, affordable, and resilient energy to people around the world.
How We Can Eliminate the Need for Mined Minerals by 2050
Battery circularity strengthens the EV battery supply chain, improves its efficiency, bolsters the economy, and increases energy independence.
Fleet Electric Vehicle Total Cost of Ownership with and without Federal Tax Credits
RMI analysis demonstrates that electric vehicles are more economical for fleets across light- and medium-duty applications than equivalent fossil fuel vehicles, but total cost of ownership for EV fleet vehicles increases if federal tax credits are unavailable.
How Electric Truck Fleets Can Save Money with Smarter Charging, Solar Power, and Batteries
Managed charging and distributed energy resources can save fleets up to 30 percent in electricity bills while reducing the time for grid connections.
Helping Cities Accelerate E-Bike Adoption
RMI’s electric bike calculator quantifies the environmental, social, and economic benefits of replacing short-distance vehicle trips with e-bike trips.