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Big Auto is begging governments to let them go bankrupt as Chinese EVs loom
2024-03-23 by in ElectrekBy asking governments to soften emissions goals, automakers will cede their entire business to entrants who actually take EVs seriously.
The US government opens 22 million acres of federal lands to solar
2024-01-18 by in ElectrekThe Biden administration has updated the roadmap for solar development to 22 million acres of federal lands in the US West.
Tagged under: Solar Energy
The world's largest single-site solar farm just came online
2023-11-17 by in ElectrekThe United Arab Emirates has launched Al Dhafra solar farm – now the world's largest single-site solar farm – ahead of COP28.
Tagged under: COP28 | Solar Energy
Largest US community solar panel purchase in history just happened with 1.5 GW order
2023-08-31 by in ElectrekNexamp, the US’s largest community solar provider, has placed the largest community solar panel order in US history with Heliene.
Tagged under: Solar Energy
The world's tallest wooden wind turbine tower is nearly complete
2023-06-27 by in ElectrekSwedish startup Modvion is building the world's tallest wooden wind turbine tower for an energy company in Sweden.
Tagged under: Wind Power
US-made wind and solar components are now cheaper than imports
2023-06-12 by in ElectrekFor the first time in US history, US-made wind and solar components are cheaper than imports, according to a new study.
Tagged under: Solar Energy | Wind Power
New EPA rules will upend industry as automakers' EV plans are too low
2023-04-09 by in ElectrekThere's a huge gap between automakers' EV plans and new EPA rules. 2+ million more EVs need to be made by 2030 – who will make them?
Tagged under: Electric Cars | EVs
ICE car values plummet in China and it is the canary in the coal mine
2023-04-01 by in ElectrekChinese dealers offer deep discounts to clear stock before new rules, but buyers just aren't interested. The same could happen everywhere else
Tesla's energy storage business is booming, and it's just the beginning
2023-01-27 by in ElectrekTesla’s energy storage business is booming with a record year, but it’s just the beginning as we could see volume...
Tagged under: Tesla
Car ads get cigarette-like disclaimer in France suggesting walking or biking instead
2022-01-04 in ElectrekA new law in France will soon require automakers to include a disclaimer in their advertisements encouraging more energy-efficient transportation alternatives such as walking, biking, or public transit. The new legislation will come into force on March 1, and requires that one of three statements be included in any car advertisements in France. The three […]
Tagged under: France | Legislation
Scientists have cost-effectively harvested lithium from seawater
2021-06-04 in ElectrekResearchers have figured out how to extract lithium, an essential part of EV batteries, from seawater in an economical way.
Tagged under: Economics | Lithium | Batteries
Wind giant Vestas says it can now fully recycle turbine blades
2021-05-17 in ElectrekDanish wind turbine giant Vestas and partners announced today that they have figured out how to fully recycle wind turbine blades.
Tagged under: Wind Power
Koch brothers launch new misinformation campaign against electric cars
2017-06-27 by in ElectrekKoch brothers launch misinformation campaign against EVs
Tagged under: Disinformation and Misinformation | Electric Cars | EVs | Fossil Fuels | Cars
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