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Tesla Model Y & Model 3 Continue to Dominate US EV Market — But …
We just looked at overall electric vehicle sales in the United States in the 1st quarter of 2025 compared to the 1st quarter of the previous four years. Overall, the sales trend is great. Sales of fully electric vehicles (EVs) were up 200% compared to Q1 2021. While Tesla still … [continued] The post Tesla…
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Hydrogen vs. Battery Buses: A European Transit Reality Check
Two more hydrogen bus trial failures crossed my screen this morning, so I thought I’d share. Both are in Europe, but while one is in the capital of the EU, the other is across the Channel in the heart of the United Kingdom’s oil and gas industry. While I’m at … [continued] The post Hydrogen…
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Electrathon America Comes To Homestead-Miami Raceway
Electrathon America is an organization that provides hands-on opportunities for participants to learn about STEM principles as they design and build an electric vehicle for competition. The race is not always won by the swiftest. In Electrathon competition, each contestant starts the race with a the same amount of electrical … [continued] The post Electrathon…
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We Need To Save Earth’s Soil — Changing Our Food Choices Can Help
There is a really strong relationship between meat consumption and the Earth’s rising temperatures. If you choose to eat a chicken breast over a filet mignon, you make a dent in temperature rise; if you choose a meatless meal, you are making an even greater impact. Changing food choice patterns … [continued] The post We…
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CraftStrom’s Smart Plug & Play Solar Kits Are Already NEC & UL Compliant
With the passage of Utah House Bill 340, the state has officially legalized residential plug-in solar systems up to 1,200 watts AC, marking a major step toward decentralized, homeowner-installed PV. The law exempts these systems from conventional utility interconnection agreements, provided they include anti-islanding protection and do not exceed branch … [continued] The post CraftStrom’s…
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Non-Tesla US EV Sales Up 472% vs. 2021!
US electric vehicle sales continue to grow. 100% electric vehicle (EV) sales were up 200% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2021. They were up 66% compared to Q1 2022, up 12% compared to Q1 2023, and up 11% compared to Q1 2024. That said, there are very notable changes … [continued] The post Non-Tesla…
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China’s Solar Industry Absolutely Crushing It On Solar Conversion Efficiency
The leading Chinese solar manufacturer LONGi aims to shake up the global solar industry with a new 24.8% efficiency rating for its Hi-MO 9 solar module. The post China’s Solar Industry Absolutely Crushing It On Solar Conversion Efficiency appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Another Headache For Fossil Fuels: Liquid Air Energy Storage
The UK firm Highview Power is bringing its liquid air energy storage system to four locations in Scotland and England, providing long duration storage for wind and solar energy. The post Another Headache For Fossil Fuels: Liquid Air Energy Storage appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Kempower Announces Fast-Charging Flex Satellite EV Chargers
About a dozen years ago, more battery-based energy storage projects began to be completed, which was exciting because they were, and continue to be, a solution to the “intermittency problem.” Sunshine and wind are not available 24/7, so it is necessary to store some solar and wind power electricity for … [continued] The post Kempower…
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Eagle Ford natural gas production increases as crude oil production holds steady
In our April Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast U.S. annual natural gas production from the Eagle Ford region in southwest Texas will grow from 6.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2024 to 7.0 Bcf/d in 2026. The increase in natural gas production comes as natural gas prices rise and demand for liquefied natural…