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Over 860 Public EV Chargers Operating At Sheetz & WaWa
In recent days, those of us who follow public EV charger installations have seen some encouraging news. In particular, mainstream retailers such as Walmart and Kroger stores will install thousands of EV fast chargers. Having more public fast chargers available at popular retail sites means EV drivers can charge while ... [continued]
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How A Revisionist Tax Focus Is Affecting Us
Florida TaxWatch (FTW) has released a list of Ten Taxpayer Priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session. What areas in the FL statewide tax focus are relevant to citizens in other US states and around the world? What is hidden in eloquent taxation language? How will these proposals affect initiatives for ... [continued]
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You Can’t Buy This, America (Unless You’re Tearing It Down): Xiaomi YU7 Max
While at CES, the largest technology show in the US, there seemed to be more Chinese cars than US cars. Automakers Geely and GWM had large booths, while Kosmera showed prototypes. Vehicles from NIO and BYD were also being used by exhibitors to show off technologies that they developed within ... [continued]
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Opening Up EV Trade in Canada, Leaving USA Behind
Steve Hanley, Larry Evans, and I sat down to talk about the biggest EV story of the year so far. That’s Canada opening up to EV trade with China. This is part of a larger trend of more and more countries of the world looking to China for tech leadership ... [continued]
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The Assumptions That Broke: China, India, and the End of Fossil Growth Models
The idea that heavy freight would be the last redoubt of diesel has been repeated for decades, often with confidence and rarely with evidence. In December 2026, that idea finally collapsed. Battery electric heavy duty trucks crossed 50% of new sales in China, a segment that had long been treated ... [continued]
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CATL Wins World Economic Forum’s MINDS Award for AI-Driven Next-Generation Battery Design
Davos, Switzerland — CATL has been honored with the World Economic Forum’s 2026 MINDS (Meaningful, Intelligent, Novel, Deployable Solutions) Award, recognizing its groundbreaking project “Augmented Intelligence Leading Next-Generation Lithium-ion Battery Design,” which has been acclaimed as a global benchmark for AI-driven industrial application. This project revolutionizes
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Hyundai IONIQ 9 Secures Top Honors for Safety, Quality and Reliability
Hyundai Motor Company’s flagship three-row electric SUV, IONIQ 9, is earning global recognition across safety, quality and reliability, reinforcing the company’s leadership in delivering dependable electric mobility at the top end of the SUV segment. From achieving top safety ratings in the United States and Europe to earning honors from ... [continued]
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Environmental, Consumer Groups Challenge Trump’s Unlawful Coal Plant Extensions
Washington, D.C. — Today, seven environmental and consumer advocacy groups filed rehearing requests after Donald Trump’s Department of Energy unlawfully invoked Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act and forced two coal power plants in Indiana to stay online after their planned retirements. The seven groups include Sierra Club, Environmental Law and ... [continued]
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EU to Phase Out Damaging Soy Biofuels
Soy biofuels will no longer count towards EU renewable targets, with new EU Commission research confirming they contribute significantly to deforestation. The EU will phase out soy in an attempt to curb the use of biofuels linked to indirect land-use change (ILUC), a significant cause of CO2 emissions and biodiversity loss, new ... [continued]
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Rye On A Roll: US Developer Greenlit For Massive Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project On Brownfield
The proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Project in Washington State is one step closer to adding 1.2 gigawatts of pumped hydropower storage to the nation's renewable energy profile.
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Chinese Vehicles Are Gaining Serious Traction in South Africa’s Overall Used Vehicle Market
AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers. This shift could help accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in South Africa in the medium term, as Chinese brands have shown to be more aggressive when it ... [continued]
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Major success from the Electric Home Show — 3 months before it even happens
As you may know by now, CleanTechnica is producing its first large scale event, the Electric Home Show, in Honolulu, in April. It’s a 3 day festival of amazing earth-friendly fun, starting with a day for industry professionals, followed by 2 days of a consumer trade show with talks, workshops, ... [continued]
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PHEV Sales Up 280% In 2025 In South Africa, While HEVs Down 6% As Chinese Brands Grow Market Share
Plug-in hybrids are the hottest thing in South Africa right now in terms of sales growth. Sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were up 280% in 2025 compared with sales figures from 2024. That’s because 738 PHEVs were sold in 2024 and 2,808 PHEVs were sold in 2025 in the passenger ... [continued]
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Wind & Solar Surpassed Fossil Fuels In EU In 2025
The latest report from Ember shows solar and wind outperformed fossil fuel generation in the EU in 2025 for the first time ever.
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Waymo Launches Robotaxi Service in Miami
As promised a couple months ago, Waymo has launched robotaxi service in Miami, Florida. (Thanks to a reader for pointing this out to me under my article about Tesla’s robotaxi coverage reaching 50% of the US population … or not.) After doing its usual process of testing, testing, and more ... [continued]
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