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Newsom signs executive order to curb electricity costs for Californians
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday signed an executive order that aims to provide residents with some respite amid rising electricity prices. That anticipated relief would be achieved ...Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago -
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Google turns to nuclear energy for AI electricity demand
Google announced a deal with energy startup Kairos Power to supply its data centers with electricity from seven small modular nuclear reactors, which still need to be built. A recent study found ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
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The Best Electric Bikes of 2024 That We've Tested and Reviewed
We tested the best electric bikes in every category: commuting, mountain biking, foldable, cruisers, and more.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
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The Best Electric Kick Scooters of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says BrusselsBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
NFL Week 6 scores: Ravens, Lamar Jackson win battle of MVP candidates, Buccaneers demolish Saints
Lamar Jackson vs. Jayden Daniels is appointment viewing this week.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13 -
Pulp Fiction at 30: Quentin Tarantino’s masterwork remains electric
The 1994 follow-up to Reservoir Dogs is a remarkable act of alchemy, winning over both arthouse and multiplex audiences like nothing else before it. Opening Pulp Fiction with the literal two-part ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Peugeot owner and VW call for faster switch to electric vehicles
Stellantis chief warns that longer transition to EVs is a ‘big trap’ at Paris motor show. Business live – latest updates Bosses at two of Europe’s biggest car manufacturers have called an ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says
A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Air conditioning will be major driver of electricity demand, says IEA
Higher temperatures and rising incomes could boost power demand coming from home cooling units by 280% by 2050Business - Financial Times - October 16 -
Global electricity demand to double by 2050, IEA’s World Energy Outlook says
Electricity demand is set to increase at levels equivalent to adding a new Japan to the world each year, the International Energy Agency saidBusiness - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Auto giants launch a flurry of cheaper electric vehicles — taking the fight to China
Europe's top carmakers unveiled low-cost EVs at the Paris Motor Show this week, seeking to recapture some of the market share held by Chinese brands.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Hit the lights: Mets outfit Citi Field for electric light shows
The Mets are lighting up Citi Field, even before their batters step up to the plateSports - ABC News - October 17 -
Cuba suffers complete blackout after national electrical power grid fails
Most businesses were closed on Friday as officials blamed deteriorating infrastructure and fuel shortages for failure. Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Biden administration announces $2 billion in funds to strengthen electric grid
The Biden administration on Friday announced $2 billion in funding for projects to strengthen the resilience of the U.S. grid against extreme weather, an increasing concern following two ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Cuba's power grid fails leaving millions without electricity
Cuba is experiencing a nationwide blackout after a major power plant failure, shutting down the electrical grid and leaving 10 million people without power. This outage adds to an ongoing crisis, ...Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Electric Motors Are About to Get a Major Upgrade Thanks to Benjamin Franklin
Electrostatic motors are in testing and have massive potentialTech - The Wall Street Journal - October 18 -
Cuba electricity returns for some after major power outage
A major power plant failed in Cuba, affecting the entire national system and leaving millions without power.Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
Slow progress after Cuba’s electrical grid collapses twice in 24 hours
As electricity was being restored in parts of Cuba following an island-wide blackout, a total collapse of the electrical grid occurred once again.Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darkness
A few things to know after millions of people in Cuba were left without electricity for two days when the nation's electrical grid collapsedWorld - ABC News - October 20 -
The Volkswagen ID Buzz Is Finally in the US. We Took the Electric Microbus for a Drive
One of the most beloved vehicles of the 20th century returns as an electric family fun machine. The high price and the low range might raise some eyebrows, but this van delivers.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
What consumers should know about buying used electric vehicles
Used EVs are some of the most budget friendly cars on the market. Consumer Reports expert Brian Vines breaks down the pros and cons of used electric vehicles, and what consumers should look for ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Guadeloupe loses electricity after striking workers seize power station
French Caribbean island without power after employees cause ‘emergency shutdown of all the engines’ . The French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been left entirely without power after striking ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Biden administration announces $3 billion for rural electric co-ops
The Biden administration announced more than $3 billion Friday in funding for seven rural electric cooperatives, part of a broader effort to promote renewable energy in rural areas. The grants ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
'Electric' Yamamoto delivers, puts Dodgers up 2-0
Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed his best game in a while, allowing just one hit as the Dodgers won 4-2 to take a 2-0 lead over the Yankees in the World Series.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
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 islandsWorld - 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 ChinaTech - 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
