01 May 2024 15:53:30 UTC

 EDITOR'S CHOICE

Bill Gates: You'll Never Solve Climate Change By Asking People to Consume Less

01 Oct 2022 | Synopsis

"...having a few rich countries, a few rich companies and a few rich individuals buy their way out so they can say they're not part of the problem, that has nothing to do with solving the problem...not that many people are prepared to be worse off because of climate requirements.

"To make meaningful change on climate change, that green premium has to slowly reduced and then eliminated in all sectors of the economy."

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You're A Climate-Conscious Consumer. It's Time To Become A 'Climate Citizen.'

01 Oct 2022 | Synopsis

"..dozens of kids in Montgomery County, MD pushed their school board to lease more than 300 electric buses.

"In 2019, a group of 7,600 Amazon employees signed a petition demanding that the company increase its emissions-reduction goals and cut tailpipe pollution in frontline communities. Within a year, it ordered 100,000 electric trucks.

"Climate citizens can help to catalyze this once-in-a-generation opportunity to change our country..."

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I'm a Republican Who Supports Environmental Stewardship But Biden's Electric Car Obsession Is Not the Answer

01 Oct 2022 | Synopsis

"As a licensed forester, I support environmental stewardship, reducing carbon emissions...EVs are not the solution, and the numbers show the juice is not worth the squeeze.

"If we could wave a magic wand and turn every U.S. passenger car into an EV, global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) would be reduced by a mere 0.9%.

This is unacceptable when we can affordably meet our energy needs through this country’s vast natural resources."

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DeSantis And Other Florida Republicans Face a Climate Change Quandary

01 Oct 2022 | Synopsis

AP "reported that 'Ian's rapid intensification occurred after it traveled over Caribbean waters that are about 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit (1 degree Celsius) warmer than normal, largely because of climate change.

"The governor has steered clear of venturing an explanation as to why sea levels are rising and storms are intensifying.."

DeSantis...is not alone among Florida elected officials in wanting to steer clear of that discussion."

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Ronald DeSantis, Climate Change Denier and Disaster Relief Refuser, May Finally Face Reality

01 Oct 2022 | Synopsis

"For a tinhorn politician with lofty plans for the future, DeSantis has been handed some actual governor-ing to do...

"...when he was merely a Tea Party nuisance in Congress, he voted against similar relief for the victims of Superstorm Sandy.

"Your state has been dealt a historic blow, intensified by natural phenomena that your political base doesn’t believe exists."

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Here's Why Battery Swapping System for Electric Vehicles May Not be a Good Idea

30 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"There are several inherent disadvantages when it comes to swapping, such as ownership of batteries getting complex, standardization of batteries across vehicles being required.

"Standardization of swappable batteries will build a monopoly for a handful of companies..Such an approach will itself contain innovation and channel the entire industry’s profits to one particular company or group."

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Arrival Successfully Builds Its First Electric Van Using Novel Microfactory Model

30 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"Arrival takes existing industrial facilities and installs its own assembly cells that can...bolted directly into the concrete floor. Each cell includes 3-4 off the shelf robots, in addition to all the necessary equipment - autonomous robots - to guide parts around the facility...all Vans built at the UK Microfactory will be used for testing, validation, and quality control."

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There Are More Electric Vehicles On the Road Than Ever. See Where Charging Gaps Are On US Highways.

30 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"There are more than 6,500 public fast-charging stations in the US...

"...states with lower populations in the central and western US, like Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas, are sparsely covered.

"The federal government is covering 80% of costs and leaving the other 20% to states to cover."

DC estimates..." $1.2 million to install a fast charger, $1,400-$2,000 a year to operate and maintain fast-chargers."

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Black-Owned Companies Seek to Close Electric Transportation Gaps in Chicago

30 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"Long before app-based ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft, unlicensed cabs known as “jitneys” provided a similar service in Black neighborhoods...In Chicago..Jitney EV and GEST Chicago..are positioning themselves to fulfill that role

"Innova EV Dash vehicle that could travel up to 35 mph, with a 150-mile range between charges.

Hyperlocal services could be a key factor in the ultimate goal of...eliminating gasoline vehicles..."

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Citroen Oli EV Concept Is A Quirky 'Truck' Made, In Part, From Reinforced Cardboard

30 Sep 2022 | Synopsis

"Many of Citroen's features were designed to reduce complexity whilst utilising recycled and recyclable materials. The seats have just 8 parts compared to 37...

"The company designed the Oli with a target weight of 1,000 kg (2,204 pounds)...40-kilowatt-hour battery...estimated range of 400 km (249 mi)..charge from 20 to 80 percent in 23 minutes while supporting vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-load capabilities."

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