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23 Apr 2025 | Synopsis
"...Musk's electric car company Tesla has seen sales slide and has become a target for protests. Now some believe that damage could be terminal..The Reputation Risk Index...found that being associated with Musk posed the second biggest threat to companies, between the harmful or deceptive use of artificial intelligence and backtracking on DEI...even if Musk were to quit DOGE and get back to his car company "there will be permanent brand damage."23 Apr 2025 | Synopsis
Ferrari..."has no plans to let its combustion engines die out, [but] will still join the rest of the world's transition towards EVs by launching its first purely electric model. The company hasn't given many details...Spy shots have shown mules wearing what looks like modified Maserati Levante bodywork...a new "E-building" located just north of its Maranello campus...will reportedly allow Ferrari to boost yearly production by roughly 6000 units..."21 Apr 2025 | Synopsis
"...upgraded version of its Shenxing battery, a cell it says can now offer 520 kilometers (323 miles) of range from just five minutes of charging time...its sodium-ion cell, called Naxtra, is ready for commercialization...should give a hybrid vehicle around 200 kilometers of range, stretching to 500 kilometers for an EV... dual-power batteries that can offer a maximum 1,500-kilometer range on a single charge..."21 Apr 2025 | Synopsis
"With the motto 'Celeritas Levitas,' meaning "the speed of lightness," Longbow is committed to creating lightweight sports cars [that] capture the essence of iconic British models like the Lotus Elise and Jaguar E-Type...embody Longbow's philosophy, emphasizing lightness and agility...Speedster...weighs only about 1,973 pounds and can reach 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. With a WLTP range of 275 miles..."21 Apr 2025 | Synopsis
"Hyundai Mobis... [introduces] innovative 'pulsating heat pipe' technology, which rapidly cools battery cells to reduce the risk of overheating...integrating a fire extinguishing system within the battery assembly, Hyundai effectively prevents the transfer of heat between cells...battery management system (BMS) plays a critical role by continuously collecting data on temperature, voltage, and pressure..."
10 Dec 2025 |
Sunflowers can absorb radioactive isotopes from contaminated soil and water. After Fukushima, Japan harvested and stored this radioactive biomass like nuclear waste. Bees foraging on contaminated blooms can carry isotopes into hives, and U.S. honey has shown lingering cesium-137 from Cold War testing. Sunflowers help concentrate pollution, but they do not erase it, creating complex disposal and ecological challenges.
07 Dec 2025 |
Tesla has entered Consumer Reports' top 10 most reliable car brands for the first time, ranking 9th in 2026 after years near the bottom. Improvements stem from long production cycles, drivetrain maturity, and fewer new issues. The Model 3 and Model Y stand out with solid reliability gains, while the Model S benefits from stability and the Model X still lags. Despite lingering trim and door problems, Tesla's rise signals growing confidence in EV dependability.
07 Dec 2025 |
A major climate economics study published in Nature in 2024 has been retracted after data errors exaggerated its projections of global income losses. Originally warning of a 62% economic collapse by 2100, corrected estimates suggest losses closer to 17% by 2050. The retraction highlights the fragility of climate‑economic models but doesn’t erase the broader consensus: climate change still poses serious economic and social risks requiring urgent action.
05 Dec 2025 |
Ivanpah's troubled history shows that concentrated solar towers are not the future of clean energy. High costs, underperformance, and environmental controversies contrast sharply with the success of photovoltaic solar. As renewables expand, the smarter path is clear: scalable PV, storage, and smart grids that deliver affordable, reliable, and trusted electricity for decades to come.
03 Dec 2025 |
Nuclear, wind, and solar each solve different parts of the energy puzzle. Nuclear offers steady output and low-emission baseload but faces long build times and high capital cost. Wind and solar scale quickly with falling costs, yet need storage and grid upgrades to manage variability. Smart policy should value reliability, resilience, and total system cost - not just headline subsidies or nameplate capacity. The goal is complementary portfolios that deliver clean power, on time, at fair prices.
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