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Reimagining the Grid for the 21st Century with Virtual Power Plants

28 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"...argues that instead of investing in new utility-scale plants, grid operators should deploy virtual power plants (VPPs) - software-driven networks of rooftop solar, batteries, EVs, and smart devices that act as flexible grid resources. VPPs cost less ($43/kW‑yr) than utility batteries or gas peaker plants, are deployable in months, support grid reliability under heat stress, and offer substantial cost savings and resilience."

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How Does Speed Affect EV Range?

28 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

Car & Driver's real‑world testing confirms that electric vehicle range drops sharply as highway speeds rise. Above ~75 mph, EVs fall well short of EPA numbers, with efficiency losses increasing non‑linearly. Data and driver reports show aerodynamic drag dominates power use at speed, offering substantial range gains by slowing down. In many cases, reducing speed by 5–10 mph can boost range by around 10–20 %.

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The US Added 4,200 New DC Fast Charging Ports, And That's Just Q2

28 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"The U.S. added 4,242 new DC fast‑charging ports in Q2 2025, a 23% increase over Q1, pushing the national total to 59,694 ports across 784 new stations. Industry data firm Paren projects 16,700 ports will come online in full year 2025 - a record. Despite policy uncertainty around NEVI, private investment accelerates "Charging 2.0" hubs with faster, more reliable hardware and improved reliability and pricing."

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How Ancient Kings & Their False God Screwed Up Cleantech Adoption & Other Climate Efforts Today

28 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

"...argues that historical use of divine-right monarchy and violent religion enabled climate inaction - where leaders treated natural disasters as "acts of god," discouraging proactive adaptation or clean-energy investment. This mindset persists today in forms like dominionism, which devalues stewardship and justifies resisting clean technology. Breaking from this theology, the author suggests, is essential for accelerating cleantech adoption and climate resilience."

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Evaluating Mexico's EV Market: Underreporting and the Bigger Picture

26 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

Mexico's official EV sales figures significantly undercount actual adoption. CleanTechnica estimates more than 40,000 BEV units were sold in 2024-far exceeding INEGI's reported ~24,000-because many Chinese-brand dealers operate outside AMDA channels. Electrified vehicle sales surged - 84% in 2024, Q1 - 2025 plug-ins tripled, and nearly 250,000 EVs are projected to be built in Mexico by end - 2025. China's BYD, GAC Aion, Omoda, and Neta are reshaping Mexico City's streets - prompting a comparison that the capital now feels like Shanghai.

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