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26 Feb 2025 | Synopsis
"...changing the minds of climate deniers is impossible without affirming - to some extent - their worldview...it's important to "[expose] techniques of manipulation...Have you considered that some of these theories might be created to take advantage of people?"Effort is better spent on pushing for actual change, rather than trying to combat solidified disinformation that has been pushed... for years"
26 Feb 2025 | Synopsis
"At Fortescue, the mining behemoth he founded in 2003, Forrest has begun just such a transformation: he's building renewable-energy projects, purchasing a fleet of electric mining trucks, and trying to catapult green hydrogen to market. "Under the mantra of Real Zero, a play on the increasingly controversial phrase net zero, Forrest has said his company will ditch fossil fuels in its land-based operations entirely by 2030."
26 Feb 2025 | Synopsis
"Many of the protests from this weekend appeared to be bigger than the last ones...There are dozens of similar examples at Tesla stores all around the US and Canada, and the movement is now spreading to Europe...growing negative sentiment against Tesla also attracts criminal activities like vandalism"Tesla owners, especially Cybertruck owners, have been increasingly reporting animosity from other road users [Image: bus stop in London, UK]
26 Feb 2025 | Synopsis
"...we will need to mine more metals like lithium and cobalt than have been extracted in all of human history...but Straubel thinks we won't have enough materials to supply them, not to mention that nearly all the world's facilities to process those materials are in Asia...a gargantuan facility outside Reno...will process new minerals, recycled batteries, and manufacturing scrap into enough copper foil and powdery, mineral-rich cathode active material to build batteries for about 1 million electric cars a year by 2025."23 Feb 2025 | Synopsis
"It is imperative for the future of domestic manufacturing that the best electric cars in the world are made by American automaker...The United States cannot cede energy, innovation, or manufacturing leadership to China, Europe, or other regions"This is another moment of upheaval in our industry...We must build the necessary manufacturing plants and components - including the batteries and materials that will power our future..." - Jim Farley
06 Mar 2026 |
VinFast is entering the ultra‑luxury EV market with its new Lac Hong brand, launching the 800S SUV and 900S sedan. Both use a 460 kW tri‑motor system and target buyers of Rolls‑Royce, Maybach, and Lucid. The shift reflects VinFast's move away from mass‑market struggles toward higher‑margin luxury segments, blending Vietnamese design identity with global EV performance benchmarks.
05 Mar 2026 |
Western governments are shifting from competing with China on cheap solar panels to investing in higher‑value parts of the solar ecosystem such as inverters, trackers, storage, and grid software. Europe and the UK lead with policies that reward grid flexibility and system intelligence, while the US risks falling behind unless it pivots from panel manufacturing toward transmission, advanced inverters, and energy‑software innovation.
04 Mar 2026 |
Canada's new quota allows 49,000 China‑built EVs into the country at normal tariffs, creating a split North American market as the U.S. keeps strict barriers. Tesla, Polestar, and Volvo benefit first because their China‑built models are already certified. SAIC's MG4 is the most likely early entrant. The shift boosts competition and lowers prices in Canada while indirectly pressuring U.S. automakers.
03 Mar 2026 |
A San Diego startup is promoting the Skyrider1 ultralight eVTOL via syndicated press releases, but key details about the company, its leadership, and the aircraft's performance remain unverified. The project appears linked to Morty Berger's small firm My Flying Car, with no FAA certification or technical documentation. The Skyrider1 should be treated as marketing, not confirmed aviation progress.
03 Mar 2026 |
As of Spring 2026, about two dozen U.S. states plus DC allow EV makers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid to sell directly to consumers, while several states - including Alabama, Kansas, Nebraska, and Ohio - still prohibit most direct sales, often granting Tesla limited exemptions. Buyers in restricted states may need out-of-state pickup or dealer intermediaries. Many states are actively updating laws to include all EV manufacturers.
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