A coalition of environmental and health groups has called on Microsoft to rely on clean energy generation instead of a proposed expansion of methane-fueled power for its planned Racine County data center — projected to become Wisconsin Electric’s “largest electric load.” In an open letter to Microsoft, the groups charge … [continued]
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Maybe once upon a time, concern about what happened to EV batteries at end of life was legit. However, it was quickly apparent that the vast majority of an old battery could still be useful if recycled, and that those materials are highly valuable. About 95% (or even more) of … [continued]
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It’s the 5-year anniversary of buying my Tesla Model 3 SR+. (Wow, time flies!) So, how is the lowest priced Tesla Model 3 doing after 5 years? What do I still love and like about it? What not so much? Can it go another 5 years? I’m diving into these … [continued]
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Investing in America Agenda Will Generate $16 Billion in Total Investment to Onshore Critical Materials Like Lithium, Support Good-Paying Union Jobs Across the Battery Sector, and Enhance the Nation’s Economic Competitiveness WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the Biden–Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today … [continued]
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By Eva Fox
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Interest in kei trucks indicates there is a market for rugged small vehicles that are inexpensive to buy and operate.
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Leveraging the ATLAS platform, Eonix will accelerate battery materials discovery focused on powering Directed Energy, C-sUAS, and e-VTOL systems Knoxville, TN — Eonix, a pioneer in next-generation battery technology, has been selected by AFWERX for a PHASE II STTR contract with the University of Tennessee Tickle College of Engineering in … [continued]
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A recent article at Outside tells us the story of a really beef-headed lawsuit the State of Utah recently filed against the federal government. In the lawsuit, the state claims that the feds (specifically the Bureau of Land Management, or BLM—not to be confused with the other BLM) are unlawfully … [continued]
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A recent article at The Autopian raised an interesting point about the Kia EV9’s electric motor. Unlike most electric motors, it can change its winding configuration on the fly, effectively doing the same thing as shifting gears in an ICE vehicle. But, to explain how amazing this technology is, we … [continued]
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