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Trump Wants To Kill NY Congestion Pricing — It Raised $48.6 Million In Tolls During Its First Month

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Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:26:37 +0000

Who would have thought that New York’s congestion pricing plan would raise $48.6 million in tolls during its first month? Clearly not President Donald J. Trump, who insists that the toll plan hurts local business. Trump has ordered the Department of Transportation to revoke New York’s federal congestion pricing authorization. … [continued]

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Arizona Solar Advocates Challenge APS “Grid Access Charge” In Court: A Fight For Fair Energy Policy

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Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:25:19 +0000

In a significant legal development, a coalition of advocacy organizations has filed an appeal challenging the Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) decision to uphold a fee imposed on Arizona Public Service (APS) customers who utilize rooftop solar panels. The appeal, lodged on January 28, 2025, contends that the so-called “Grid Access … [continued]

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A Tesla Model 3 For $23,000?

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Credit to Author: Jake Richardson| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:25:26 +0000

Several days ago while browsing the Tesla website, there were two used Model 3s each for about $16,000. Then, it seemed like a good idea to write about them because that’s obviously quite a low price. However, after waiting a couple of days and revisiting the site, I noticed they … [continued]

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New EV Charging Scheme Taps Into Big Juicy EV Sales Opportunity

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Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:08:02 +0000

A new EV charging business model is finally cracking a tough-to-crack EV sales bottleneck, by providing the convenience of home charging at apartment buildings with no up-front costs.

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Faster & Further than Any Volvo Car Before: New ES90 Adds 300km in 10 Minutes & Goes 700km on One Charge

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Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:57:45 +0000

The new Volvo ES90 is powered by 800-volt technology, helping to create a car that goes further and charges faster than any electric Volvo before The ES90 can add up to 300 kilometres of range in just 10 minutes of charging and offers a driving range of up to 700 … [continued]

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Tesla Board: “Elon Musk, what did you do last week? Provide 5 bullets of what you accomplished last week within 5 days.”

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 04:53:35 +0000

As you have probably seen, Elon Musk, in his dubious, potentially illegal, and not even official role as the head of a fake new government agency, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has put out an ultimatum to federal workers across the US to respond on email with 5 things … [continued]

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Interview With CDR Policy Expert Sebastian Manhart

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Credit to Author: Benjamin Schulz| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:55:13 +0000

How would you describe the state of policy in carbon removal, and where it’s heading? CDR policy is rapidly evolving. Just a few years ago, I could count on one hand the jurisdictions and policies being worked on globally. Now, there are dozens of countries developing frameworks and subsidies to … [continued]

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TUM Examines 13 Residential Heating Sources & Finds A Winner — Heat Pumps

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Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:30:29 +0000

A recent study by researchers in Germany found the heat pumps often are the best financial and environmental choice for home owners.

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Interview With Everest Carbon Founder Pascal Michel

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Credit to Author: Benjamin Schulz| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:13:39 +0000

Q: How would you describe the state of enhanced rock weathering (ERW) in carbon removal, and where it’s heading? ERW is at an inflection point today. The first credits were issued around a month ago, signaling that the we are nearing consensus around the science that allows the industry to … [continued]

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Utah’s Clean Solar Energy & Storage Boom: Why?

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Credit to Author: Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:15:36 +0000

Near some of the most beautiful spots in the world, the San Rafael Swell and Arches National Park (as shown in the two photos in the figure below) Moab, the Green River and the Colorado River, there is a massive new green energy project, the Green River Energy Center, which … [continued]

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