With the clean energy transition, economically disadvantaged communities are wary that — again — their neighborhoods will be the location for big infrastructure projects. The concern is warranted, according to a 2024 study by the Union of Concerned Scientists. That report concludes more than 80% of existing energy infrastructure sits … [continued]
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An e-cargo bike that can carry goods and passengers? Yes, please. The Oh Wow Conductor Plus is a convertible electric trike that is designed to act as a cargo bike when you need to haul stuff, and to quickly switch into a cycle rickshaw/pedicab mode when you need to carry … [continued]
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In a recent video by Fox News, the company finds basically every EV-negative headline they could find for the last several years, and then interviews an automotive journalist who owns two older EVs. The conclusion? EVs are a failure. Here’s the video (I’ll talk about it more afterward): When it … [continued]
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The G7 energy ministers have agreed to a statement that supports phasing out coal-fired generating stations by 2035.
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The sodium-ion battery of the future is coming to decarbonize US data centers and backup generators, now do electric vehicles.
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According to a recent report by Electrek that repeated paywalled reporting by The Information, Tesla has conducted another round of layoffs, this time getting rid of the entire Supercharger team. Without further confirmation from a company that notoriously maintains no press contacts (and may automatically send you a poop emoji … [continued]
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As the old saying goes, two heads are better than one. The same is true when it comes to solar cells working in tandem. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have prepared a roadmap on how to move tandem solar cells—particularly those that mesh … [continued]
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Use of Lasers To Melt Edges of Glass Together Eliminates Troublesome Polymers The use of femtosecond lasers to form glass-to-glass welds for solar modules would make the panels easier to recycle, according to a proof-of-concept study conducted by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). … [continued]
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Starting in 2029, vehicle manufacturers must make automatic emergency braking, which reduces vehicle and pedestrian crashes, standard in cars and light trucks Making this safety feature standard, rather than a luxury, is part of the Department’s National Roadway Safety Strategy to address the crisis of deaths on our roads Today, … [continued]
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