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Biden Will Veto Senate Rule Blocking ESG Investments

The culture wars that permeate US politics are damaging the financial world, too.
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General Motors Will Build A US Battery Factory With Samsung SDI

General Motors and Samsung SDI will announce this week the construction of new US battery factory, probably in Michigan.
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Con Ed Cripples its NYC SmartCharge Off-Peak Charging Incentive Program by Excluding TOU Customers

The Electric Utility is “Enhancing” a Successful Managed Charging Program By Excluding its Primary Advocates Like many major cities, New York City has set forth aggressive goals for encouraging EV adoption in order to improve air quality and mitigate the widescale damage of climate change. New York City’s Previous Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, […]
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90,000 Miles On My Tesla Model 3 — Maintenance Costs Higher Than Expected

I am a huge EV and Tesla fanboy. I know that in principal EVs are much less complex than cars with internal combustion engines. An internal combustion engine (ICE) replacement cost is ~$7000. It is much more complex than an electric motor. In addition, ICE cars have very complex transmissions (replacement cost ~$5000). You also […]
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Simplifying the Solar Process is Key to Maximum Savings

A successful solar installation is expected to produce at a certain level for at least 25 years and last for much longer. With that in mind, choosing the right equipment is crucial to maximizing your energy cost savings and emissions reduction. Here’s what to keep in mind when considering solar panels and inverters.
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Recycling Solar Panels Is Essential To The Clean Energy Revolution

Recycling solar panels will become more important as older panels reach the end of their useful life.
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Atlantic Crossing By Methanol-Powered Ship Is Neither Viable Nor Carbon Neutral

Over the past couple of years, I’ve reached the end of my first set of scenarios for marine decarbonization through 2100. My bets are on batteries for all inland and two-thirds of short-sea shipping, and biofuels for the rest. It took me years to work through the aspects of synthetic and biologically fossil fuel alternatives, […]
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C Woody’s Tesla Model Y & Multi-Month Road Trip (Hopefully)

The Tesla community is a close-knit network, and many enthusiasts have taken to documenting their experiences with the electric vehicles either for fun, to spread sustainability awareness, or even to raise funding for certain causes, among other reasons still. In recent months, Model Y owner C Woody has decked his vehicle out in preparations for […]
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Speeding Up Extreme Fast Charging Capability In Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers show that inherent lithium ions in bioderived borate polymer enhance “extreme fast charging” capability in graphite anodes Ishikawa, Japan — Current society is transitioning en masse from fossil fuels to renewable resources and electric batteries. Despite the urgency to switch to greener methods, core challenges related to efficiency and sustainability pose a hurdle to […]
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Our Tesla Model 3 Goes To The High Country

Needing a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city, we headed for the high country of Ravensbourne National Park for a short break. Rob and Annette had graciously invited us to stay at their “Escape.” We charged up overnight to 100% (335 km in our 2019 Model 3 SR) and packed up […]