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Wyoming Coal Production Nosedives, With More Troubles Ahead

16 May 2024 | Synopsis

"Some Wyoming coal mines are likely facing extinction-level headwinds - even before the prospect of new federal coal pollution reduction rules taking effect in 2032...

"A mild winter in the U.S., which coincides with April as the 11th consecutive monthly warmest on record across the globe, helped drive down demand for Wyoming’s thermal coal...Coal’s share of the U.S. electricity market has wallowed at less than 15%..."

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Tariffs on China Aren't The Way To Win The EV Arms Race - Getting Serious On EVs Is

13 May 2024 | Synopsis

"...instead of just de facto banning the competition from giving Americans access to affordable hot new EVs, the US should instead try making affordable hot new EVs itself.

"...accusations that China is 'dumping' EVs on overseas markets, with Europe - which also subsidizes its own EV industry...The irony is, if Chinese taxpayers are subsidizing manufacturing before sending those cars overseas, that represents a wealth transfer from Chinese taxpayers to American ones."

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Ultra-High Density Battery Vests Give Next-Gen Soldiers Twice The Energy

13 May 2024 | Synopsis

Amprius claims its ultra-dense batteries will double the runtime of existing solutions, enabling soldiers to stay out longer without needing to stop for recharge...SiMaxx cells offer an energy density as high as 500 Wh/kg by weight and 1,300 Wh/kg by volume

"Beyond high-powered wearables, Amprius' battery tech has drawn interest from the electric aviation, satellite and drone industries and has featured prominently in the Solar Car Challenge, sweeping the top four spots in last year's event."

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Ethiopia Shows Us Just How Fast The Transition To Electric Mobility Can Happen In Africa

13 May 2024 | Synopsis

"Ethiopia has a population of 126 million people, but the total number of vehicles registered in Ethiopia is around 1.2 million. Most of these vehicles are over 20 years old.

"...Ministry of Transport and Logistics recently said that this target of over 100,000 electric vehicle has already been met in just the first 2 years of this plan!

"...in just 2 years, locally assembled EVs and imported EVs have added almost 10% of Ethiopia's current total ICE vehicle registrations!"

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The Infrastructure Required To Support Flying Car Travel

13 May 2024 | Synopsis

Similar to airplanes, we will need an extensive network of air traffic management authorities in every country. There's also one important thing - the skies aren't empty. Air traffic control for such cars will require extensive communication with that of airplanes.

"As fun and futuristic as the newer eVTOLS may seem, companies making flying cars will also have to consider safety and noise regulations."

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Ramit Sethi Says Car Payments Are a 'Wealth Killer' - Here's Why

13 May 2024 | Synopsis

"...more than 100 million Americans have taken out auto loans...taking out auto loans also means the same Americans are now trapped in debt and paying high interest rates. The money spent on paying off an expensive car is no longer available to put towards building wealth.

"Instead of looking at the monthly payment, Sethi recommends using ratios instead...start by choosing a car you can afford and not the car you think you should have."

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BYD Provides First Look At Shark Pickup Truck Ahead Of Imminent Debut

11 May 2024 | Synopsis

"BYD hasn't revealed much information regarding the Shark but describes its off-roading abilities as 'robust' and notes that it will boast DMO technology. This Dual Mode Off-road Super Hybrid technology enables superior range and impressive performance... the Shark will adopt a hybrid setup (presumably plug-in) better suited to a workhorse...A combined range of around 745 miles is expected.

BYD has no plans to enter the American market."

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If Western Automakers Aren't Already Terrified Of Chinese EVs, They Probably Should Be

11 May 2024 | Synopsis

"A trip to China for the Beijing auto show demonstrates just how far Chinese EVs have come.

"...the auto show had more than 100 new model debuts and concepts. That's a far cry from the Detroit Auto Show last September...while Western automakers are still focused on things like range and charging speed when it comes to selling EVs, those issues have already been addressed in China..."

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Physicists Look To Power Batteries With Micro Black Holes

11 May 2024 | Synopsis

"While the concept is mind-bending, it's not entirely out of the realm of possibility...However, manipulating these microscopic phenomena for energy storage remains purely hypothetical.

"The true value of this exploration lies in highlighting the vast potential for future battery technology...a single kilogram of a micro black hole battery could theoretically power a family for generations, offering 470 million times the energy of our most efficient 200-kilogram lithium batteries."

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How '15-minute Cities' Could Save Time, Reduce Emissions, And Build Community

11 May 2024 | Synopsis

"...average American lost nearly an hour a week to traffic congestion in 2022. Drivers lose an additional 17 hours per year hunting for parking...

"Instead of expecting residents to get in their cars and drive long distances to work, run errands, and take part in social activities, cities should instead be designed to provide those kinds of opportunities in close proximity to where people live, reducing overdependence on cars..."

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Their Batteries Hurt The Environment, But EVs Still Beat Gas Cars. Here's Why

11 May 2024 | Synopsis

"...building an electric vehicle does more damage to the climate than building a gas car does.

"If you look at the climate impact of building and using a vehicle - something called a "lifecycle analysis" - study after study has found a clear benefit to EVs.

"A traditional car needs mining every day, needs mining every time it's used. It needs the whole extraction complex of fossil fuels in order to power it..."

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Despite Charging And Range Anxiety, EV Owners Won't Give Up Their Cars

10 May 2024 | Synopsis

"...a new study found that range anxiety is a complicated, multi-faceted issue and that a new fear surrounding charging has emerged for most owners of electric vehicles...Only 9% of EV owners said that they experience range anxiety very often, while 29% of owners said that they sometimes felt range anxiety, and 44% said that they rarely felt range anxiety.

"A staggering 91% of current EV owners, including 95% of Tesla (TSLA) owners and 86% of other brands say that their next car will be an EV."

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