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China's Clean Air Could Be Behind an Acceleration in Global Warming

16 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"...new study reveals that reductions in air pollution – particularly in China and east Asia – are a key reason for this faster warming...There has already been a 75 percent reduction in east Asian sulphur dioxide emissions since around 2013

"polluted air may have been masking the full effects of global warming. Cleaner air could now be revealing more of the human-induced global warming from greenhouse gases."

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Cycling Can Be 4 Times More Efficient Than Walking. A Biomechanics Expert Explains Why

14 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"You can walk for an hour - or jump on your bicycle and arrive in 15 minutes, barely breaking a sweat.

"It's estimated that there are more than a billion bikes in the world. Cycling represents one of the most energy-efficient forms of transport ever invented

"When we walk or run, we essentially fall forward in a controlled manner...On a bicycle, your legs move through a much smaller, circular motion...The energy savings are immediately noticeable."

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Three Years Of Daily Driving My 2022 Lucid Air Through The Rockies Taught Me An EV Secret

14 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

Wayne Schell "drove his Lucid Air 71,000 miles through the Rockies and discovered an EV secret: climbing mountains drains the battery, but descending can recover over 100 miles of range.

"The difference between understanding EV range and mastering it is the same as knowing how to swim and being thrown into the deep end. Range anxiety isn't a bug of EVs; it's a stage in the learning curve."

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The Amount of Electricity Generated From Solar Is Suddenly Unbelievable

14 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

New Yorker "magazine notes that renewables made up 96 percent of demand for new energy throughout the globe in 2024; In the United States, 93 percent of new energy capacity came from solar and wind.

"...it's now estimated that the world is now installing one gigawatt worth of solar energy infrastructure every 15 hours...This explosive growth has been fueled by huge efficiency gains in solar energy output, breakthroughs in manufacturing, and streamlined installation processes."

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Lucid Delivers First Saudi-Assembled EVs for Diplomatic Use in 19 Countries

14 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"Ministry of Foreign Trade has received the first batch of Saudi-assembled Lucid Motors vehicles...the first tender documents were published at the end of May and covered shipments of Lucid vehicles to embassies and consulates.

"The first batch of countries includes Turkiye, Jordan, Hungary, Brazil, Egypt, the Philippines, Tunisia and Bangladesh.

"The EV maker is assembling both its Air and Gravity models at the facility in King Abdullah Economic City."

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Gas Cars Will Start to Disappear Sooner Than You Think

12 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"It turns out that when a state approaches 30% new EV sales, that's the tipping point for the number of gas cars on the road falling...Each year, there are 15-16M new cars sold in the US, while 12M exit the road permanently

"...we actually only have to get to 4M new EV sales per year nationally before the number of gas cars begins its inexorable decline. That's because 16M - 12M cars = 4M. Once EVs surpass that number, there will be fewer gas cars."

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Sporty, Enclosed, Tilting Three-Wheeled EV May Be Your Next Not-A-Car

12 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"...an 'intelligent balance system' lets the two rear wheels tilt along with the vehicle's main body when taking corners, boosting performance and stability.

Scholten has already built three functional proof-of-concept prototypes, two of which utilized ZF75/7 electric drivetrains made by Zero Motorcycles...One charge of the 10- to 12-kWh lithium battery pack should be good for a range of 100 to 140 miles (161 to 225 km)..."

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EV Revolution Reshapes Global Oil Demand

12 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

The electric vehicle revolution has moved from projection to reality. As more countries follow China's lead, oil demand - once considered immune to disruption - now faces irreversible decline in the transportation sector.

If policy and investment continue at pace, the IEA expects 5 to 8 million barrels/day of oil demand could be erased by 2030. Nearly 40% of new cars globally may be electric by that time."

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Prediction: Lucid Group Could Lose a $200 Million Revenue Source That Is Nearly 100% Profit

12 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"It's hard to be an EV producer. Over the last decade, more than 30 EV start-ups have either faced bankruptcy or quietly disappeared...Lucid is a prime example of this challenge. After nearly 20 years of operation, the company remains unprofitable

"For years, EV manufacturers in the U.S. have accumulated a variety of federal and state regulatory credits for selling nonpolluting vehicles...last quarter, Lucid generated $31.5 million in revenue

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If Cities Foster Density, Residents Will Walk and Bike

11 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"A new report from StreetLight Data shows the direct correlation between urban density and the level of walking and biking that residents do...

"...9 out of 10 U.S. counties with the highest levels of active transportation - walking and biking - have a population density of at least 4,000 people per square mile.

"Increasing density can accomplish more than converting car trips to walking or biking. It can also help to solve housing shortages."

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Department Of Defense Investment In Rare Earth Mining Company Offers Road Map For Sector Revitalization

11 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"Although Canada has one of the largest known reserves of rare earths, estimated at more than 15 million tonnes in 2023, it does not currently produce significant quantities. China produced 210,000 tonnes in 2022, more than every other country combined.

"MP Materials said it expects a US$150-million loan to help construct a new magnet facility in the U.S..commitment letter from JPMorgan Chase Funding Inc. and Goldman Sachs Bank USA to provide US$1 billion in financing for its proposed magnet facility."

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Club Car's 25 MPH "Living Room On Wheels" Microcar Just Went Modern

11 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"First unveiled in partnership with BMW Designworks, the CRU made waves with its unique "living room on wheels" vibe – complete with wrap-around bench seating, a central table, and room for up to six passengers with 180° swiveling front seats.

"...top speed remains at 25 mph, which keeps it street-legal under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) regulations...The lithium battery upgrade adds nearly US $2,500 to the $25,000 base price of the lead acid Cru."

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