31 Mar 2023 12:27:11 UTC

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Biden Administration Passed Billions Worth of Climate Change Tax Credits And Rebates But Americans Mostly Have No Idea About Them

25 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"White House says it is piecing together a plan to partner with state governments, contractors, retailers and social media influencers to get the word out...collaborating with Rewiring America, a nonprofit focused on ways to electrify homes and businesses, and companies.

"61% of U.S. adults said they knew little to nothing about the legislation...despite the multibillion-dollar investment in climate solutions, only a third said it would help climate change; about half said it wouldn't make a difference."

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Europe's First Electric Truck Corridor Is Live - Here's Why That's A Big Deal

25 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

Six public charging locations specifically designed [for] electric trucks ...are now online...strategically sited along a 600-km (373-mile) stretch of the Rhine-Alpine corridor, across Germany...connects key North Sea ports in Belgium and the Netherlands with the Mediterranean port of Genoa, Italy.

"Each charging location features ultra-fast 300 kW charging stations...charge an electric truck up to 200 km (124 miles) in around 45 minutes..."

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Thailand's Tuk-Tuks Go Green Amid Rising Demand for Electric Models

25 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"As of 2019, there were almost 20,000 tuk-tuks in Thailand...powered by internal combustion engines...The demand for electric tuk-tuks is growing...In 2022, their number increased from 263 to 498...

"Muvmi plans to increase its fleet of electric tuk-tuks from 350 to more than 1,000 in Bangkok, climbing to 5,000 nationally within five years.

"NIA has earmarked 100m baht ($3m or £2.5m) for the development of EVs and related technology."

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'Electric Sky Jeep' Plane Completes Maiden Flight

25 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

The "aircraft began as a Zenith CH750 kit, where the NUNCATS team removed its combustion engine and gas tank in favor of an electric motor and battery pack...

...the project's goal is to expand the availability of healthcare by transporting doctors, medical supplies, and other cargo to remote parts of the world...

"...plan to work with charities and NGOs to tap into existing networks of solar-powered energy grids in remote villagers..."

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Ford To Sell German Factory To China's BYD: Report

25 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"Wall Street Journal reports company executives will soon meet their colleagues from the Chinese manufacturer and discuss the potential sale of the Saarlouis plant in Germany.

"...factory is currently producing the Focus but the hatchback will be discontinued in the middle of the decade...BYD is reportedly the most interested party in buying the Saarlouis plant...[Ford] wants to rebuild its business on the continent and focus on electric..."

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Biden Administration Unveils Roadmap For A Greener, More Equitable Transportation Sector

24 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"...the 88-page roadmap envisions a low-emissions mobility system that is "clean, safe, secure, accessible, affordable, and equitable, and provides sustainable transportation options for people and goods."

The document lays out three overarching strategies for decarbonizing transportation...replacing fossil fuels with cleaner alternatives...two other strategies: 'increasing convenience' and 'improving efficiency'..."

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Low-Cost Tiny Electric Cars Like These Could Be the Next Big Thing

24 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"...for people who live in a densely populated area or who drive only a few dozen miles per day (i.e., most people in the US), an electric micro-car could do the trick while saving money, energy, emissions, and more.

"[LSVs]...are much more affordable than most full-size electric cars, while still offering many of the major benefits of electric cars. Prices can start as low as $10,000 for an electric LSV..."

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Could BYD Outpace Tesla If They Sold In North America?

24 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"...it can be difficult to draw a direct comparison for a few reasons...One is that Tesla is almost purely a car maker...On the other hand, BYD has an electronics subsidiary that produces more than just cars.

"...while Tesla positioned itself as a premium brand, BYD focused on more economical cars, only recently aiming to compete with luxury offerings.

"...[with] tensions high, there is a risk that car buyers won't be interested in buying a vehicle designed and manufactured in China."

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GOP Proposes Plan to Lock in Another Century of Oil and Gas

24 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"Under the guise of limiting the use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), the Strategic Production Response Act appears, in fact, to be focused on establishing a federal oil and gas leasing mandate that eclipses all past efforts to hand over public lands and offshore areas to oil and gas companies.

"This attempted public lands and waters giveaway comes as we are inundated daily with news of the escalating effects of the climate crisis..."

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This Is Why EV Rental Is Surprisingly Expensive

24 Jan 2023 | Synopsis

"...report from USA Today says that not only do electric vehicles cost more to rent than gas vehicles up front, in many cases there are hidden fees that have caught travelers by surprise.

"...require EVs to be returned with more than 70 percent state of charge or users will face a $35 fee. If it's less than 10 percent, then the penalty is $70...Budget is not alone...Avis - Budget's owner - has an identical policy."

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