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What Fracking Is Doing To The Earth - And To Our Bodies
21 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"Between 2007 and 2016, oil production in the United States increased 75 percent, while natural gas production increased 39 percent...Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a technique to extract fossil fuels - primarily methane"...a single well can use between 1.5 and 16 million gallons of water...One of the largest environmental impacts of fracking is the amount of methane it releases...the amount of smog produced by oil and gas drilling now exceeds the amount of smog from vehicles."
China Has Massive Over-Capacity to Produce EV Batteries: How Will It And Rest of World React?
20 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
In this first edition of the Global Clean Investment Monitor series, Rhodium Group explores how - after decades of national policy support, primarily in the US, China, and Europe - electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries have been catapulted into mass commercialization...this report.. track[s]... 1,248 EV and battery manufacturing facilities around the world"Today, China's battery manufacturing capacity is 2x demand in China and 1.2x global demand."
Switzerland Killed Study Proving Upgrading To An Electric Car Is Good For The Environment
20 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"...due to the high environmental impact of manufacturing a new vehicle, some are debating whether it's possibly better to drive your old beater until it completely falls apart rather than buying a new EV"...the report landed in fall 2024, the verdict was clear: replacing over 90% of existing petrol/diesel cars with an equal-sized EV would save CO₂ immediately...
"Now, they didn't want them to have that information?"
Want A Chinese EV: There's a Tiny Loophole, But It Won't Be Easy or Cheap
20 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"The article by Aarian Marshall explains that while massive tariffs and regulatory hurdles make it nearly impossible to import a mass-market Chinese electric vehicle (EV) into the US, a niche and complex loophole exists for wealthy enthusiasts: the "Show or Display" exemption. "...method is not a viable pathway for making Chinese EVs widely available to American consumers but serves as a fascinating case study in trade policy..."
Tesla Has To Replace Computer In ~4 Million Cars Or Compensate Their Owners
20 Jun 2025 | Synopsis
"In 2016, Tesla claimed that all its vehicles in production going forward have “all the hardware necessary for full self-driving capability.""...in January 2025, Musk finally admitted that HW3 computers are not powerful enough to achieve unsupervised self-driving capability... there’s a strong argument to be made that Tesla needs to replace computers in all HW3 cars or at the very least, compensate the owners..."
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Sun vs. Sagebrush: Nevada's Solar Boom Meets Its Wild Heart
12 Oct 2025 | 
Nevada's Esmeralda 7 solar project was canceled amid ecological concerns and political pushback. Conservationists opposed its scale and impact on desert wildlife and cultural sites. The Trump administration halted its review, citing regulatory burdens. Though 12 million acres are solar-designated, only 20,000 are developed. Advocates urge smarter siting, wildlife corridors, and use of degraded lands to balance clean energy goals with wilderness protection.
EV Alarmism: Common EV Issues Article Analysis
12 Oct 2025 | 
The GoBankingRates article highlights real EV concerns - battery costs, charging issues, part shortages, and recalls - but overstates their frequency and impact. Most problems are rare, covered under warranty, or brand-specific. Charging and battery failures are uncommon, and recalls affect gas cars too. The article lacks comparative data and context, making its claims seem more alarming than typical EV ownership realities.
Rivian's Infotainment Revolution: AI at the Wheel, No Smartphone Required
11 Oct 2025 | 
Rivian's infotainment system replaces CarPlay with a native AI-powered interface backed by Amazon and Volkswagen. It offers smart navigation, voice control, music/video streaming, and cloud-based personalization. AM radio is excluded, prompting bipartisan legislation to mandate its return. Autonomous driving integration is planned, with updates rolling out in 2025 and full features expected in the R2 by 2026.
 12 Oct 2025 13:38:58 UTC |
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