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With an Energy Crisis Brewing, No Peak in Sight for Emissions

GreenTechMedia

EIA and IEA are out with projections for emissions and fossil fuel consumption. And they don’t look good. On our current policy trajectory, there is no peak in sight, according to EIA By 2050, we will likely see a 50% increase in energy consumption. And even though renewables will be the fastest-growing new source of energy, hydrocarbon liquid fuels will meet the majority of demand.

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Bill McKibben On Unions, Tesla, & Elon Musk — CleanTechnica Interview

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What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?

GreenTechMedia

At the beginning of the pandemic, energy prices crashed. We did an episode of this show trying to figure out how oil prices fell to negative $40 per barrel. Times have changed. Oil is up over $100/barrel. But far more acute is what’s happening with natural gas, particularly in Europe and Asia. In the US, natural gas prices have doubled in the last year.

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Nevada Becomes 16th Clean Cars State, & Model For Others

CleanTechnica

Originally published by NRDC, Expert Blog. By Simon Mui Nevada became the 16th state in the nation to adopt clean cars yesterday, after the Legislative Commission approved the Clean Cars Nevada program in a bipartisan vote. The vote marked the final approval step after the Nevada State Environmental Commission voted unanimously supported the program in July.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Where Will DOE’s Loan Program Make the Next Climate Tech Investments?

GreenTechMedia

The U.S. Department of Energy is crucial for funding, researching, and testing emerging energy tech. Now, in the Biden era, the agency is orienting itself toward deployment. How difficult is that transition? Our former co-host Jigar Shah joins Stephen, Katherine, and Ed to discuss his experience running the Energy Department’s loan programs office.

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Utilities & EV Dreams in India

CleanTechnica

Guest blog by Nitish Arora and Jessica Korsh India needs to exponentially increase the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to power the potential 102 million EVs on the road in 2030. Reaching this target is essential to prevent a climate catastrophe and improve the unhealthy air quality for millions of Indians. A robust public charging network is essential for […].

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Are Wall Street Analysts The Best At Predicting Tesla’s Future?

CleanTechnica

When I see Wall Street analysts trying to predict Tesla’s performance, I often chuckle. Oftentimes, I feel as if I have exclusive court side seats — especially as Tesla’s quarter ends. As the leading aftermarket accessories company in the Tesla space, I closely observe how Tesla is performing and pick up on trends long before […].

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s Security Details Drives A Ford Mustang Mach-E

CleanTechnica

While many Tesla fans aren’t happy with the Biden Administration right now, it’s important to look for the good and congratulate it. Today, we’re seeing U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg walk the walk instead of just talking the talk like most politicians do. The @ford Mach-E is @SecretaryPete brand new security detail car pic.twitter.com/AOjnrw3pqp — […].

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Update: Tesla Model 3 v. Nissan LEAF v. Chevy Bolt (We Have a Winner)

CleanTechnica

In 2018, the Tesla Model 3, Nissan LEAF, and Chevy Bolt were new electric cars with 200-ish miles of range and sub-40K price tags. It was anyone's guess who would win-- but now we know.

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The Bar For Climate Ambition Is Set By Science, Not Congressional Politics

CleanTechnica

Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Julie McNamara, senior energy analyst with the Climate & Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists In April 2021, President Biden committed the United States to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030, in line with science-informed targets, in line […].

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.

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How To Go To Jail: 1. Buy A Tesla With Counterfeit Cash. 2. Steal It If 1 Doesn’t Work. 3. Run But Get Caught.

CleanTechnica

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office shared on Facebook that a gentleman by the name of Cortavious Rey-Ray Johnson did something rather silly — and illegal. According to the information given to the deputies, Johnson attempted to buy a 2018 black Tesla Model 3 from its owner … with counterfeit currency. SacBee reported that Johnson then […].

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Tesla Owner With FSD Beta Shares Thoughts On His Experience

CleanTechnica

I just had a chat with Dr. Earl Banning, aka @28DelaysLater, who has had FSD Beta since November of last year. Earl recently wrote a Twitter thread which we will dive into momentarily. First, I wanted to share what he told me. Earl told me that his mother has multiple sclerosis and is unable to […].

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Apple Battery Talks With CATL & BYD Collapse

CleanTechnica

Apple continues to pursue is electric car ambitions.