Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric cars
Barcelona's subway system is using regenerative braking to help power both its convoys but also recharge electric cars at street level
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AI Power Needs Will Push Renewable Energy Demand, Even Under Trump, Says Bank CEO
Kevin Cronin, CEO of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s U.S. arm, says big tech’s needs will sustain clean energy efforts even under an administration with a pro-fossil fuel bent.Inc. - 1d -
China's getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?
Global battery maker CATL says it will expand its electric vehicle battery swapping in China in 2025ABC News - 3d -
PG&E Secures $15 Billion Loan From U.S. Energy Department
The loan, the biggest-ever commitment from the Loan Programs Office, is intended to fund the California utility’s grid and climate resiliency projects.The New York Times - 4d -
A cancer survivor has prosthetic leg stolen from his car in Oregon
‘Tis the season for giving and it’s come just in time for a 20-year-old cancer survivor in Oregon whose prosthetic leg was stolen out of his car earlier this month.NBC News - 1d -
E.P.A. Allows California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
The Trump administration is expected to revoke the program, setting up a legal clash between the state and federal government.The New York Times - 3d -
China's getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?
Global battery maker CATL says it will expand its electric vehicle battery swapping in China in 2025ABC News - 3d -
EPA grants California waiver to ban sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new ...CBS News - 3d -
Ryan Routh faces attempted murder charge for car crash following his arrest
Alleged would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh is now facing a state attempted murder charge in connection with a car accident that occurred following his arrest.ABC News - 3d -
Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric cars
Barcelona's subway system is using regenerative braking to help power both its convoys but also recharge electric cars at street levelABC News - 3d -
Electricity networks plan ‘unprecedented’ £77bn investment in clean power push
Backlog in electricity network connections has been holding back renewable energy projectsFinancial Times - 3d -
Jaguar Land Rover electric car whistleblower sacked
Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli lost his job after publishing online concerns about an electric car.BBC News - 4d -
PG&E Secures $15 Billion Loan From U.S. Energy Department
The loan, the biggest-ever commitment from the Loan Programs Office, is intended to fund the California utility’s grid and climate resiliency projects.The New York Times - 4d -
Car park operator drops £1,906 'rip-off charge'
Rosey Hudson was being taken to court for what an MP described as a "five-minute rip-off charge".BBC News - Dec. 15 -
U.S. Will Allow California to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars, Officials Say
California and 11 other states want to halt the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to try to stop them.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
Norway campaigns to cut energy links to Europe as power prices soar
Country’s energy minister describes ‘shit situation’ as domestic prices hit highest level since 2009Financial Times - Dec. 12 -
Plans for energy tariffs with no standing charges
Energy firms will be forced to offer the new tariffs under a proposed shake-up of bills by the regulator.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Germany's Habeck wants to boost e-car sales with charging credits
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Germany's 2030 electric car target to fall short, projection shows
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Mexico Beach to bring electric charging ports to city
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MUST SEE: Dog saved from hot car by police in Queensland
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Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab
From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics. Saudi Arabia’s football history is lengthy and the country has long been one of the ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
To Build Electric Cars, Jaguar Land Rover Had to Redesign the Factory
At Jaguar Land Rover’s historic Halewood factory in Merseyside, England, state-of-the art assembly robots are now building the cars of the future.Wired - Dec. 9 -
Electric Cars Could Last Much Longer Than You Think
Rather than having a shorter lifespan than internal combustion engines, EV batteries are lasting way longer than expected, surprising even the automakers themselves.Wired - Dec. 8 -
Daniel Penny Trial: Manslaughter Charge Dismissed in NYC Subway Chokehold Case
Jurors in the Daniel Penny trial in Manhattan deadlocked on Friday. Next week they will begin deliberating a lesser charge against him in the death last year of Jordan Neely.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny dropped in subway death trial
Prosecutors requested to drop charges after jury twice deadlocked, with Penny now facing criminally negligent homicide. The judge in Daniel Penny’s subway chokehold death trial agreed on Friday ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
NHL Star Power Index: Jack Hughes leading offensive charge for Devils, Macklin Celebrini continues to develop
Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun is also finding his stride offensivelyCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Green energy from banana waste?
Scientists say they've found found a new way to turn trash into a valuable commodity. CBS News' Leah Mishkin has the story about tons of banana stems being used to power up homes, and maybe even to ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Electric cars make up one in four sold in November
Sales of electric vehicles grow for the eleventh straight month as manufacturers offer steep discounts.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
When consumers should buy electric cars
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
For Opponents Hiding from Venezuelan Government, No Food, Water or Power
Six leading opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Video shows Illinois deputy save pregnant woman in runaway car after brakes fail
Illinois deputies helped avert disaster early Monday morning, preventing a pregnant woman whose brakes failed from plunging into a bitingly cold lake.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Illinois officer saves pregnant woman's runaway car from plunging into lake
Police video shows the moment an Illinois officer stopped a pregnant woman’s runaway car from plunging into a lake. NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian details the story and says the mother-to-be is still ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Pope Francis receives first all-electric popemobile from Mercedes
Pope Francis uses the popemobile to greet pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during general audiences and other papal ceremonies.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Babies dumped from stolen car on freezing day rescued by stranger
Two infant girls were reported missing after the car they were in was stolen. The babies were later found left out in the cold.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
China’s share of global electric car market rises to 76%
Market share increases after strong demand within country offsets risks from western tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Business live – latest updates China’s share of the global electric vehicle ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Jaguar boss says it has shown ‘fearless creativity’ with new electric car
Carmaker, which has faced backlash over rebrand, will reveal production-ready version of Type 00 in late 2025. Experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch Jaguar unveils much-hyped ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
‘Too big of a departure?’: the experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch
Insiders who were at the Type 00 event in Miami and others give their views on the car, the rebrand and the marketing. Jaguar boss says it has shown ‘fearless creativity’ Business live – ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Jaguar unveils much-hyped electric car after online leak
Early online reaction suggests the concept car might appear more familiar to fans of Barbie or the Pink Panther than traditional Jag owners. Jaguar unveiled its much-hyped electric concept car in ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.CBS News - Dec. 2
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