Curb Electricity Costs

Utility in Britain Offers Free Electricity to Grow Clean Energy

A utility sends phone alerts when wind power is cheap. A builder sells “zero bill” houses. They’re among several experiments to redefine how people value electricity.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge as Ford Loses Billions

Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

The European Union says it will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China on Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Why a Climate Nonprofit Plans to Spend $250 Million on Electric Semi Trucks

Climate United has a three-year plan to lease electric trucks and cut emissions at California ports to meet a 2035 zero-emissions deadline.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

An electric hydrofoil ferry offers cleaner journeys among Stockholm's 14 islands

A high-tech electric ferry service has began operating in Stockholm, offering commuters a low-carbon way to zip through the waterways of the Swedish capital, which is built on 14 islands

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

What to know about Europe's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

The European Union has finalized its sharply higher customs duties on electric vehicles imported from China

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

Europe Imposes Higher Tariffs on Electric Vehicles Made in China

The tariffs, some as high as 45 percent, are intended to protect Europe’s automotive sector, but they could escalate a trade war with China.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Cuzen Electric Matcha Maker Review: Great Tea but a Lazy Design

This kitchen gadget provides a way to brew incredibly fresh matcha, but it's really just a glorified tea leaf grinder.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Ford to pause production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks

Ford is temporarily halting production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck as motorists cool on EVs.

Mass deportation could cost billions

Bankrolling mass deportation would be costly. It would also require a lot more manpower.

The cost of college is quietly going down

The cost of college in the U.S. is going … down? With lower tuition, less student debt and more grant aid, College Board data released last week shows a hopeful future for higher education costs, ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

AP PHOTOS: Likely in its last decade, a Czech coal mine provides fuel for electricity and heat

Deep underground in northeastern Czech Republic, workers in the region's last-functioning coal mine drill, load and haul the fuel up to the surface. The CSM mine is part of the Upper Silesian Coal ...

World - ABC News - October 14

Slovak government and South Korea's Hyundai Mobis sign a deal to build an electric car parts plant

The Slovak government and Hyundai Mobis have signed a memorandum of understanding on the South Korean company’s plan to build a plant for engines and other parts for electric cars in Slovakia

World - ABC News - October 15

Lower oil and natural gas prices, higher electricity demand expected over next five years: IEA

Natural gas and oil prices are likely to decline in the second half of the decade, but unexpectedly high worldwide demand for electricity will complicate efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Power goes out on entire island of Cuba, leaving 10 million people without electricity

Cubans expressed alarm at the situation and one resident said they felt the country had reached the “bottom of the barrel.”

Cuba’s electrical grid goes offline after one of the island's major power plant fails, said the energy ministry

World - ABC News - October 18

Lynx stay alive with electric, down-to-the-wire Game 4 win over Liberty

Bridget Carleton hit a pair of free throws in the final seconds and Minnesota forced a Game 5 in what continues to be a dramatic, hard-fought series.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Cuba gets some electricity back after major power outage left millions in the dark

Cuba’s government says some electricity has been restored on the island after one of the country’s major power plants failed and left millions without electricity for two days

World - ABC News - October 20

Ford’s CEO loves his electric vehicle. One issue — it’s not a Ford. And it’s made in China.

Ford CEO Jim Farley has fallen in love with an electric vehicle, and it’s not made by his company.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Trek Slash+ 9.7 SLX/XT Electric Mountain Bike Review: Oh So Quiet

Trek's newest enduro e-MTB is the most natural-feeling electric mountain bike you may ever ride.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

EU set to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China from Thursday

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

The E.U. is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

The European Union is imposing duties on imports of electric vehicles from China starting Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed.

Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until January

Ford plans to halt production of the F-150 Lightning until January to address high inventories and reduce losses of the all-electric pickup trucks.

Business - CNBC - 11 hours ago

Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until 2025

DETROIT — Ford Motor plans to halt production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning from mid-November until early next year to address bloated inventories and narrow losses on the pickup trucks.

Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says

Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

Latest in Curb Electricity Costs

Utility in Britain Offers Free Electricity to Grow Clean Energy

G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge as Ford Loses Billions

The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

Why a Climate Nonprofit Plans to Spend $250 Million on Electric Semi Trucks

An electric hydrofoil ferry offers cleaner journeys among Stockholm's 14 islands

What to know about Europe's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Europe Imposes Higher Tariffs on Electric Vehicles Made in China

Cuzen Electric Matcha Maker Review: Great Tea but a Lazy Design

Ford to pause production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks

Mass deportation could cost billions

The cost of college is quietly going down

AP PHOTOS: Likely in its last decade, a Czech coal mine provides fuel for electricity and heat

Slovak government and South Korea's Hyundai Mobis sign a deal to build an electric car parts plant

Lower oil and natural gas prices, higher electricity demand expected over next five years: IEA

Power goes out on entire island of Cuba, leaving 10 million people without electricity

Cuba’s electrical grid goes offline after one of the island's major power plant fails, said the energy ministry

Lynx stay alive with electric, down-to-the-wire Game 4 win over Liberty

Cuba gets some electricity back after major power outage left millions in the dark

Ford’s CEO loves his electric vehicle. One issue — it’s not a Ford. And it’s made in China.

Trek Slash+ 9.7 SLX/XT Electric Mountain Bike Review: Oh So Quiet

EU set to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China from Thursday

The E.U. is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until January

Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until 2025

Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says

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