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From Handshakes to Shovels in the Ground: How the EU Can Reset Its Minerals Diplomacy
The energy crisis highlights the need to avoid new dependencies for critical raw materials. Stepping up the EU’s ‘minerals diplomacy’ can offer a way forward – if coupled with financial firepower. Every oil crisis exposes how vulnerable Europe is to fossil fuel imports. Switching to renewables and electric vehicles will … [continued] The post From…
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Natural gas inventories at the end of winter heating season were near five-year average
We estimate the Lower 48 U.S. states began this natural gas injection season (April–October) with 1,890 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of working natural gas in storage, based on interpolated data from our Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report. This level was 3% above the previous five-year (2021–25) average and 3% above last year’s end-of-season storage volume.
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Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) Australian Style
My friend Arthur is a great proponent of electric vehicles, running EV shows in Rockhampton, having a regional centre in Queensland, writing for a local newspaper, and speaking on the local radio. He has been sharing his experiences with Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) both on country roads, on highways, … [continued] The post Tesla…
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Ireland’s Fuel Protests Should Accelerate Farm Electrification
The tractors and trucks outside Ireland’s Whitegate oil refinery in April were not just a protest about pump prices. They were a stress test of Ireland’s rural energy model, and that model did not look resilient. Reuters reported that blockades by farmers, hauliers, and contractors disrupted Whitegate, ports, roads, and … [continued] The post Ireland’s…
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UK Has More EV Chargers Than Gas (Petrol) Nozzles
The United Kingdom has far more public EV charger points than gas (petrol) pump nozzles, and yet many residents may not fully understand this fact. It may take a while for public perception to catch up to reality. “More than 118,000 public charge points are now available nationwide compared with … [continued] The post UK…
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Hyundai Motor Introduces IONIQ 3: Aero Hatch Elevates EV Technology for Simple, Spacious, & Intuitive Mobility
Newest member of the IONIQ lineup makes electric mobility more intuitive, comfortable and relevant for everyday European needs New “Aero Hatch” typology combines aerodynamic efficiency with generous interior space Simple and intuitive technology focused on everyday usability, with Pleos Connect infotainment system based on Android Automotive OS (AAOS) debuting in … [continued] The post Hyundai…
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Switching to Heat Pump Water Heaters Could Save $8 Billion Annually in Health Care Costs
All this year we’re exploring why we love heat pump water heaters. On Valentine’s Day, we talked about how HPWHs are so lovable because they save so much money on utility bills. For Earth Day, we want to talk about how much we love HPWHs for cleaning our air. Yes, … [continued] The post Switching…
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Toyota BZ4X Outsells the Tesla Model 3
Things are getting strange in the New Zealand plug-in vehicle market as sales bounce back. In March 2026, plug-ins achieved 26% of all auto sales, doubling month on month. Also, the Toyota BZ4X just outsold the Tesla Model 3! But first, some history. It wasn’t that long ago that I … [continued] The post Toyota…
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With Wider Use, The Dangers Of AI Become Apparent To More People
Trust in Ai is slipping among young people and many older people are finding it as addictive as alcohol. Is it worth it? The post With Wider Use, The Dangers Of AI Become Apparent To More People appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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EVs Are Driving Cleaner Automotive Supply Chains — Here’s How
By Alexia Melendez Martineau, Senior Policy Manager, Plug In America Thinking about buying an EV? Here’s one more reason to go electric. A new ranking of the world’s biggest automakers reveals that EVs aren’t just saving drivers money on gas and maintenance; they’re better products, built in a fundamentally different … [continued] The post EVs…