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Ah, THIS Is Why Tesla “Full Self Driving” Sales End On February 14

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Yesterday, I wrote about Tesla’s decision to stop selling “Full Self Driving” after February 14. One of the main questions was, “Why February 14?” Well, one of our readers pointed out the now-obvious reason to us now. Mark Spohr writes: “How about: February 14 is the deadline California imposed on … [continued]

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More Sodium-Ion Batteries Are Suddenly Emerging

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At the beginning of January, CleanTechnica’s Christopher Arcus took note of the sudden, seemingly out-of-the-blue emergence of sodium-ion batteries on the global energy storage scene, and here we are just midway through the month with more news about sodium-ion batteries. This time it’s the US firm Unigrid, which has set … [continued]

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The Coal-Killing Combo Of Hydropower & Battery Energy Storage Systems, Brought To You By US President Donald Trump

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When US President Donald Trump declared an “energy emergency” on January 20 of last year, he tapped the nation’s hydropower industry for preferential treatment alongside coal and other fossil fuels. And so, it is no surprise to see the US Department of Energy issuing a new report that outlines the … [continued]

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New York Governor Opens Pathway for Robotaxis … Except in NYC

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reportedly working on legislation to open the pathway for robotaxis across New York — well, everywhere except New York City. “New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation that would effectively legalize robotaxis in the state — except for its most populous metropolis: … [continued]

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From Britain to the World: What Ofgem’s Energy Debate Looks Like in Global Context

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Being invited to participate in Ofgem’s eight-part Inside Energy podcast series available through their Youtube channel was an opportunity to step briefly inside the thinking of a regulator that sits at the center of the UK’s energy transition. Sharing an episode with Ofgem’s CEO Jonathan Brearley was a privilege, and … [continued]

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