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Electric Hydrofoils Are Intriguing. Electric Catamarans Are Scaling
The proposed electric passenger hydrofoil from downtown Vancouver to Bowen Island and Gibsons remains a useful hook for thinking about ferry electrification, but it does not need to carry the full analytical burden twice. In the earlier piece on the proposal, I laid out the core challenges in some detail. … [continued] The post Electric…
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The New Geography Of Wind Power In Canada
Ontario’s return to renewable procurement is the clearest sign that one of Canada’s largest electricity markets has accepted a reality it spent years resisting. The timing is propitious as I prepare to provide an update to a global audience on North American wind energy through the World Wind Energy Association. … [continued] The post The…
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If Gasoline Gets A Tax Holiday, So Should EVs
As many people finished their tax filings for the deadline yesterday in the US, Canada announced a holiday on gasoline taxes. Many US lawmakers are proposing similar tax holidays. Germany cut its petrol and diesel tax by €0.17/liter (~$0.76/gallon). Several other nations are implementing similar measures. While high fuel prices … [continued] The post If…
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Latest Research Suggests AMOC Could Collapse Sooner Than Expected
The latest research on the AMOC current in the North Atlantic finds it is likely to collapse much sooner than previously thought. The post Latest Research Suggests AMOC Could Collapse Sooner Than Expected appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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US Solar Cell Manufacturer Rises From The Dead, Again
The US solar cell manufacturer Suniva is back in action with plans to bump its capacity up from 1 gigawatt annually to 5.5 gigawatts. The post US Solar Cell Manufacturer Rises From The Dead, Again appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Over 500 Jobs To Be Created At New Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility
Georgia-based Suniva, Inc. plans to open a new solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens, South Carolina. The investment will support the creation of about 564 new jobs. “South Carolina already has a very rich history in advanced manufacturing. This is the next evolution for South Carolina, which is the next … [continued] The post Over…
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U.S. natural gas exports to grow nearly 30% by 2027 as LNG facilities ramp up
In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we forecast that U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports will continue to increase as five LNG export projects start operations and ramp up production by the end of 2027. We also forecast increased natural gas pipeline exports, mainly to Mexico. In our forecast, net exports of U.S. natural…
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Volkswagen Group Still Heavily Highlights EVs in Global Quarterly Report
While other legacy automakers have shied away from talking about electric vehicles in their PR lately, Volkswagen Group is still giving them a strong focus. In the company’s global quarterly report published this week, it seemed that they accounted for half the text. Here are the highlights. The opening quote … [continued] The post Volkswagen…
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What the Future of the Renewable Energy Directive Should Look Like
Transport remains Europe’s biggest climate challenge. In 2025, transport emissions in the EU flatlined, with emissions from cars plateauing and increased emissions from aviation undermining a drop in shipping emissions. It is central that the new renewable energy framework works towards reducing emissions and strengthening energy independence, notably by phasing … [continued] The post What…
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Elli Mobility Provides Charging Services for the Vatican’s Electric Fleet
The Vatican adopts Elli Mobility’s charging card and digital fleet management platform to manage its growing electric vehicle fleet Access to more than 1 million public charging points across Europe Central digital platform enables management of charging processes, energy consumption and billing More than 2,500 companies already rely on Elli … [continued] The post Elli…