USDA Strikes Again: $6 Billion For Rural Clean Energy Projects

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:29:16 +0000

A new $6 billion round of clean energy funding will benefit rural communities in about two dozen US states, unless the incoming Trump administration figures out a way to stop it.

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Taking It To The Tracks: EV Development Pushes The Need For Racing Speed

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 01:50:41 +0000

In 2025 we will see further electric vehicle (EV) development as part of the transition to a cleaner, greener economy. At the source of this innovation is the quest to continually enhance EV vehicle performance while also instilling public confidence in EV technology. The unique demands of competitive racing scenarios … [continued]

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The Climate Benefits Of Congestion Charges In New York City

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 17:06:23 +0000

The congestion charges that went into effect in New York City last Sunday will help clean the air of pollutants for better health.

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2024 Is Over, And Legacy Auto Could Be Doomed, But The ICE Is Not Yet Defeated

Credit to Author: Juan Diego Celemín Mojica| Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:22:42 +0000

A few months ago, I wrote about a global peak ICEV fleet, and argued that we’re very close to it — perhaps even surpassed it by now. Despite the headline, I stand by that position, and that’s because the focus here is different: not about internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV), … [continued]

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EXPLORE Act Becomes Law, Helps EVs, Bikes, and YouTubers

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:18:14 +0000

Recently, the EXPLORE Act was signed into law by President Biden. Unlike, say, the PATRIOT Act, this bill’s acronym is an honest take on what the law actually does! The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act actually helps all of us to explore the outdoors, even if only from … [continued]

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Tesla’s Long-Term Sales Trend — In Charts

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:45:17 +0000

It’s always fun looking at Tesla’s long-term sales trends, especially when I get around to plugging all of the numbers into a series of cool charts. Admittedly, though, at times it’s been a little boring. When Tesla sales were just up up up for several quarters (er, years), the story … [continued]

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Greenlash And The Enshittification Of America

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 03:06:18 +0000

Enshittification is a work coined by Cory Doctorow in 2022. It seems to perfectly capture the mood of the United States today.

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Your Questions About Montana Renewables, (Partly) Answered

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 02:41:57 +0000

Montana Renewables is planning to expand their sustainable aviation fuel footprint with an assist from the US Department of Energy.

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