EDITOR'S PICK

Governors of Six Southern States Warn Workers Against Joining UAW Union

17 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

"...joining the United Auto Workers would threaten jobs and 'the values we live by.'

"An economist who has closely studied unionization in the South called the statement 'unprecedented and shocking' and said it discouraged workers from exercising their legal right to organize...VW workers told The Washington Post this month that they wished politicians would stay out of the matter and leave it up to employees."

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8 Years Into America's E-Scooter Experiment, What Have We Learned?

16 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

"The climate benefits of shared e-scooters depend upon how companies deploy and manage them, and what steps are taken to keep riders safe.

"...researchers have shown that the eco-friendly dreams of shared micromobility have not materialized without problems...researchers see two factors that determine the overall climate impact of e-scooters: how users ride them, and how operators manage them from manufacturing to disposal."

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Can Green Hydrogen Production Help Bring Oceanic Dead Zones Back To Life?

16 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

"As the world warms, the oceans are losing their oxygen. Since the 1950s, they've already lost about two percent - a figure that could hit four percent by the end of this century...About 15 percent of the deeper parts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence are getting close to the threshold where a lot of marine animals will struggle to live...oxygen pumped into the gulf near Stephenville would reach the Rimouski dead zone several hundred kilometers away..

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New Congressional Bike Caucus Chair Mike Thompson: 'The Bike Is The Cure'

16 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

"A lot of people think, 'Well, bicycling is for kids.' No. The bicycle is for people. And the bicycle is for our planet. And we can do a lot more to understand significance of the bicycle in regard to proper planning, in regard to environmental protections

"...hopeful that we'll be able to get the get the tax credit that will allow people a little break to buy them, on the same way that they would get a break if they were to buy an electric

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World First Energy Storage Unit Demonstrates Zero Degradation Over 5 Years

16 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

CATL has managed to house 6.25 MWh of L-series long-life Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries within a 20-ft-equivalent container, for an energy density of 430 Wh/L

"...a 'biomimetic' solid electrolyte interphase layer at the electrode and 'self-assembled electrolyte technologies' to enable the movement of lithium ions without suffering degradation in power or capacity, while effectively preventing thermal runaway..."

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World's Largest Renewable Energy Park Now In India - 5 Times Larger Than Paris

16 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

"Khavda at its peak will generate 81 billion units that can power entire nations such as Belgium, Chile and Switzerland...the 30 GW planned at Khavda would comprise 26 GW of solar and 4 GW of wind capacity... the 30 GW planned at Khavda would comprise 26 GW of solar and 4 GW of wind capacity...frequent sandstorms necessitate cleaning of solar panels several times in a day.

Project will be entirely covered with waterless robotic module cleaning"

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90% Of Qualifying Electric-Vehicle Buyers Opt For $7,500 'New Clean Vehicle' Tax Credit As Upfront Payment, Treasury Says

15 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

"Advance payments are a new, optional financial mechanism created by the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Joe Biden signed in 2022. They allow dealers to give an upfront discount to qualifying buyers, delivered as a partial EV payment, down payment or cash payment to consumers. The IRS then reimburses the dealer.

"..households with low annual tax burdens may not be able to claim the tax break's full value..."

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5 Must-Have Features To Future-Proof Your First Or Next EV Purchase

15 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

"...regardless of Elon's antics, I think that Tesla still delivers the best EV experience on the market today - especially in North America - and the company still makes some of the best EVs when it comes to technology, efficiency, packaging, and value...how close can I get to driving a Tesla without driving a Tesla?

"...the EVs closest to meeting these five conditions are the Rivian R3/R3x, Lucid Air Pure, and Polestar 4. Ford's Mustang Mach-E GT, VW's ID.Buzz, Kia's EV6, Hyunda's IONIQ 5 and 6, and Volvo's EX30..."

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Why Hawaii Is Becoming A Leader In U.S. EV Adoption

15 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

"The tropical island state this year ranks fifth in overall EV adoption at 11.9% of new retail vehicles sold through February...It's No. 1 among states without certain rules intended to promote EVs and cut down on emissions.

"It's a mix of things but mainly high fuel costs, the availability of renewable energy for charging and culture...There is a higher sense of responsibility towards stewarding the land versus most mainland states..."

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The Wallet-Busting Era Of Car Ownership

15 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

"...Consumer Price Index showed insurance prices up 22% over the last year, the largest annual jump seen in data that goes back 40 years...The average interest rate on an auto loan is the highest in almost 20 years, according to Bankrate, a surge that reflects the Federal Reserve's rate-hiking campaign.

"Data from the New York Fed shows delinquency rates for auto loans are at the highest since the 2008 recession..."

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What China's EV Buyers' Remorse Means For The World

15 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

"...recent survey showing that more than a fifth of battery EV owners in China want their next car to be powered by fossil fuels

"..survey from McKinsey China pegged battery EV buyers' "regret rate" as surging from 3% in 2022 to 22% last year, which its report blamed largely on limited charging infrastructure...as the market has ballooned, consumers quickly shifted from trailblazers to more everyday users, who may be less prepared for challenges associated with EVs.."

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Here's How EVs Could Get 200 Miles Per Gallon

12 Apr 2024 | Synopsis

"A new report says that electric vehicles could double in efficiency in the next decades - if automakers make the right moves

"...average electric car in the United States today gets the equivalent of 106 miles per gallon...EPRI/NRDC "analysis finds that increasing the efficiency of EVs could cut energy consumption per mile in half by 2050 - and in so doing, reduce pressure on the grid by about half."

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