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Shark Attack! Down Under!
Whenever we get visiting celebrities talking about their visit to Australia, they mention their fear of shark attack. The shark is the apex predator in southern Australian waters. Up north the apex predator is the saltwater crocodile. Then, there are the snakes and spiders. To quote Steve Irwin, “Crikey.” So, ... [continued]
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Hyundai IONIQ 9 Looks Awesome! (Even Though Interior Not Quite the Concept Interior)
Hyundai has finally unveiled its IONIQ 9 in its full glory. It’s a beautiful, awesome new electric vehicle with loads of utility. It’s not nearly as fun as the concept vehicle teased, particularly in the interior, but that had to be expected I guess and I’ll get to it later. ... [continued]
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Trump Puts The Worst And The Dumbest In Charge
Donald Trump has been looking in dumpsters and trash cans for the worst people he can find for his new administration.
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Vancouver Translink Bus Decarbonization At Risk From $1.3 Million CUTRIC Sole Source Study
British Columbia in Canada has a long history with hydrogen for transportation and its constant failures. Ballard Power, the fuel cell manufacturer that pivoted away from lithium ion batteries in 1989 to the losing technology, is based in the Vancouver area. Whistler, the famed ski and mountain biking area with ... [continued]
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What Will Happen To The Clean Hydrogen Hubs Now?
The US green hydrogen industry is poised for rapid growth with an assist from the new $7 billion Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program, if all goes according to plan.
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New! XCare EV Warranty Now With Payment Plan Option Directly Online!
Have you wanted to protect your EV with XCare, but found the upfront cost too high for the budget? The solution has arrived! We’re excited to introduce a new way to protect your Electric Vehicle! With our new Payment Plan option, securing XCare EV Protection has never been more accessible. What’s ... [continued]
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SOLARCYCLE’s New Georgia Facility Will Recycle 5GW Of Solar Panels Per Year
SOLARCYCLE’s recently announced 5GW solar panel recycling facility in Georgia will be able to recover “up to 90%” of the materials, some of which will end up as feedstock for the company’s nearby solar glass factory. The new recycling plant will initially have the capacity to recycle 2 million solar ... [continued]
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Tesla Model Y News From Around The World
The Model Y news started this month with the announcement that Tesla would offer one full year of free European Supercharging for anyone who purchases and takes delivery of a Model Y there before December 31, 2024. The thinking behind the move is that the promotion will boost overall 2024 ... [continued]
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Nissan Ariya Wins Certified Pre-Owned Value Award in USA
File this under “awards I didn’t know existed before today.” Nonetheless, it’s an award, and it seemingly shows something positive about the Nissan Ariya — which has become one of the top EV sellers in the US. “Highlighting its commitment to delivering exceptional value and reliability to pre-owned customers, Nissan ... [continued]
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Increase Your Hindsight For Cycling Safety With These Unique Bar-End Mirrors
For the cyclists, e-cyclists, and tricyclists who spend a fair bit of time riding in and around busy streets and among traffic, situational awareness is one big key to staying safe while riding. Knowing who or what is coming up behind you before you merge or turn or hit the ... [continued]
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Peak Oil Demand, EVs, & The Future Of Oil: A Cleantech Perspective
The good news: oil demand is cooling. The bad news: it’s not yet done growing. One can’t really claim oil demand is “falling” (yet), but growth has slowed down to its lowest level in over a decade, with 2024 being a pivotal year. Let’s look at the realities of oil ... [continued]
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€1.5 Trillion In Sustainable Mobility Investments Needed In European Cities
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) recently presented at the Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC) in Barcelona. In particular, they presented about their new study, “Costs and benefits of the urban mobility transition.” One of the key points is that European cities will need a great deal of investments ... [continued]
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Sufficiency — It’s All We Need
When is enough, enough? Is the idea of sufficiency what we are missing as we grasp and claw for more and more stuff?
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Mitsubishi Reaffirms Commitment To EV Battery Swapping
The EV battery swapping startup Ample is joining forces with Mitsubishi to stimulate EV sales with a quick, seamless alternative to charging stations.
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XPENG Hopes To Sell 10,000 Van+Quadcopters ($276,000) A Year
XPENG has gone a slightly different route with its electric aircraft than others inching into this space. It has developed a 2-person quadcopter drone that fits inside of a 6-wheeled electric van. It makes me think of the Transformers, even though it’s not really that. You can watch the process ... [continued]
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