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Buses, Beer, & CARB Kept BYD Busy Through The Winter

Starting with a ride-and-drive of made-in-America all-electric trucks to a delivery of a EV truck to a beer brewer and acknowledgement of the gain of CARB’s scoping plant, BYD (Build Your Dreams) was busy through the winter and into the new year. At the Harbor Trucking Association’s Zero-Emission Ride and Drive event in Long Beach, […]
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We Spend $850 a Year on Clean Energy for Our Home & Car (One Fifth the National Average)

The great unsung news about decarbonization is how much money we all stand to save when we power our homes and transportation with clean and efficient electricity. The five people in our household (our family of 4 plus 1 renter in an Accessory Dwelling Unit on our property) offer a powerful example. We spend $850 […]
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Could Colombia Be 1st Country To Build GM EVs In Latin America?

“Committed to making Colombia the first Latin American country to assemble our EVs?” That was the question Shilpan Amin, President of General Motors International, asked Colombia’s GM team during his visit to this country on February 2 after hearing them say that Colombia’s government was committed to the energy transition. A small question, and yet, […]
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Tesla Model Y Expected to Save Police Dept. $83,810

Police departments across the U.S. (and beyond) have been investing in electric vehicles in recent years. Though, some critics point to their higher price tags upon purchase and question if it’s a smart move. What many don’t realize, however, is how much money police forces stand to save in maintenance and fuel costs by using […]
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Tesla Model Y Expected to Save Police Dept. $83,810

Police departments across the U.S. (and beyond) have been investing in electric vehicles in recent years. Though, some critics point to their higher price tags upon purchase and question if it’s a smart move. What many don’t realize, however, is how much money police forces stand to save in maintenance and fuel costs by using […]
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The Newest Iteration of Musk’s Tesla Master Plan

What are your projections for the concepts and vision that will be revealed in the all-electric car company's Master Plan 3?
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DOE Just Can’t Quit Concentrating Solar Power (& That’s A Good Thing)

New Mexico will host a new concentrating solar power plant that could kill coal, gas, and nuclear energy all at once.
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Formula E Comes To Cape Town, City Revving Up For Its First E-Prix Event Next Weekend

In the early 1990s, one of my favorite shows on TV in Zimbabwe was a 30-minute sports highlights program called Gillette World Sport Special. My favorite segments of the show were the rally highlights, where my favorite driver was Carlos Sainz, the Formula one segment where I looked forward to watching the Williams Team, and […]
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Antarctica Is Melting. It Has Happened Before

Climate researchers using sophisticated new tools are discovering what is driving changes in the Antarctica ice sheet.
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Minnesota Proves Its Readiness for Carbon-Free Electricity

Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law a standard that will make the North Star State’s electricity 100% carbon-free by 2040. Following the Minnesota Senate’s approval on February 2 and the House on January 26, the state now has a much-needed update to its clean energy policies that advocates and other leaders have […]