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EV Repairs Are Cheaper Than Gas Cars, But There's a Catch, Says Study

26 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

A recent study found that while the maintenance of electric vehicles is cheaper than gasoline-powered cars, the catch is that repair costs can be higher. This is especially true for Teslas, which use large, expensive "gigacastings" and advanced technology. Additionally, service visits for EVs may take longer, and it can take more than one visit to resolve an issue. However, overall, EV owners can still save money in the long run due to lower maintenance and operational costs.

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Healthy Environment Ruled A Human Right By World's Top Court, As Campaigners Hail 'Seismic' Win

25 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

In a landmark July 23 advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that every nation has a legal obligation under international law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, affirming that a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a fundamental human right. The court found that inaction on climate change - especially by high-emitting countries - could constitute an internationally wrongful act, potentially triggering liability or reparations for affected nations including climate refugees from island states."

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UN Chief Guterres: "Fossil Fuels Running Out of Road"

25 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared that renewables have reached a "turning point": over 90% of new projects are now cheaper than fossil fuels - solar ~41% cheaper, wind ~53% cheaper. In 2024, investment in clean energy hit $2 trillion, $800 billion more than fossil fuel investment. Guterres warned that fossil fuels "are running out of road," urging global leaders and tech firms to shift rapidly to clean power.

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Fact Check: Renewables Not to Blame for Texas Power Price Spike

25 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

Fact Check: Against WSJ's claim, renewables did not drive the rise in Texas electricity bills. Expert analysis shows that inflation, natural gas price surges, grid upgrade costs, and post‑freeze recovery efforts are the true drivers of higher rates. Meanwhile, clean energy continues to offer long‑term affordability. Experts warn that scaling back solar and wind could raise, not reduce, future energy costs.

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Are These Charging Cubes the Answer?

25 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

MAN Truck & Bus has launched the Smart Charging Cube - a modular battery energy storage system ranging from 500 to 1,100 kWh, with up to four fast-charge ports per unit (400 kW), extendable to 1 MW via external charging, ideal for electric truck depots, construction sites, or grid-limited areas. It supports solar input, peak shaving, bidirectional power flow, and enables rapid deployment without major infrastructure

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Who Really Pays for the Trump-Japan Tariff Deal? American EV Buyers Might

24 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

American consumers - especially EV buyers - are the real payers in Trump's U.S.-Japan tariff deal, warns economist Steve Rattner. Tariffs on Japanese autos don't hurt Japan; they're passed through higher prices at U.S. dealerships. Even American-made EVs using Japanese parts may see cost increases. Though the deal includes Japanese investments, there's no guarantee of job gains. Increased EV prices could slow clean-tech adoption, underscoring the hidden costs of trade policy.

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Dust Off : The Unexpected Side Effect Of Having More And More EVs On The Road

24 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

Electric vehicles reduce not only exhaust emissions but also brake dust - a major urban pollutant. A recent EIT Urban Mobility study in London, Milan, and Barcelona found EVs cut brake-dust pollution by 83% due to regenerative braking, significantly improving air quality. While heavier EVs slightly increase tire wear, non-exhaust emissions (brake, tire, road dust) still drop by ~38% overall. Better health, cleaner cities - a win for electrification.

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White House Is Trying To Prop Up Coal, Oil, And Gas - But The Economics Of Fossil Fuel Are Failing

24 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

Since launching his second presidential term, Donald Trump has taken aggressive steps to re-energize the U.S. fossil fuel sector—reviving coal plants, approving pipelines, expanding mining leases, and slashing renewable energy incentives. Yet a recent report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) confirms that renewables remain dramatically cheaper and more efficient than coal, oil, or gas-challenging the economic logic behind the fossil-fuel revival."

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Tasmania's Incat Wins Major Electric Ferry Deal in Denmark

24 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

Incat Tasmania lands a record-breaking contract to build two all-electric 129-meter ferries for Denmark's Molslinjen. Each high-speed catamaran will carry 1,483 passengers and 500 cars, powered by a 45 MWh battery. This milestone highlights maritime electrification's role in global decarbonization and marks a major win for Australia's clean tech exports. A bold step toward zero-emission coastal transport.

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Nobody Wants Electric Supercars. But Why?

22 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

Electric supercars are struggling. With high-performance mainstream EVs like Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N offering 0‑60 mph in ~3.4 sec for ~$68K, buyers don't see value in paying 7‑figure sums for marginal gains. Supercar brands like Rimac, Koenigsegg, Pagani, Ferrari, and Lamborghini report flat demand for full-EV hypercars. Enthusiasts miss engine sound, emotion, and unique tactile feel -EVs excel in speed but lack character."

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The EVs We've Lost

22 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

Global automakers - including Honda, Nissan, Mercedes, Ford, Volvo, Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and even Apple - have recently canceled or delayed numerous EV programs due to shifting market dynamics like supply chain issues, slowing demand, policy reversals and tariffs. While some see this as a market correction, others view it as strategic adaptation amid volatility.

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China's EV Push in Brazil Triggers Labor, Tariff, and Safety Concerns

22 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

Chinese EV makers like BYD are flooding Brazil with low-cost imports while delaying promised local production. Labor abuses at a BYD factory site and growing concerns about Chinese EV safety in China are fueling backlash. Brazil is weighing tariff hikes to protect jobs and its auto industry. The controversy underscores global scrutiny of China's EV practices as it expands abroad.

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