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New BYD Yuan Plus With Fridge & God’s Eye Launches … at $15,970

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BYD is already crushing it, with by far the most plugin vehicle sales on the planet and rapid growth. But apparently that wasn’t enough. Now the company has rolled out an update to its Yuan Plus, and the package is truly absurd. The new Yuan Plus (called the Atto 3 … [continued]

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Ocean Energy Is Almost Ready, But It Needs a Boost Over the Testing Barrier

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How Robust Facilities, Like NREL’s, Could Shrink the Chasm From Data to Demonstration By Caitlin McDermott-Murphy This article is the first in a “Found at Flatirons” series that showcases the various technologies at NREL’s Arvada, Colorado, campus. In a large room with concrete-block walls, a crane lifts what looks like … [continued]

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Cranky Stepdad vs Hydrogen For Energy: How To Respond To Enthusiasts

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Hydrogen for energy has been the subject of extravagant claims for decades, and they keep being repeated. When you run into a hydrogen for energy enthusiast and they start saying things that make it seem as if hydrogen for energy is a slam dunk, have a look through this. Some … [continued]

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U.S. Natural Gas-Directed Rigs Decreased for 2nd Consecutive Year in 2024

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The number of rigs deployed to drill for natural gas in the United States decreased over the last two years. U.S. natural gas-directed rigs decreased 32% (50 rigs) between December 2022 and December 2024. This decline has been concentrated in the natural gas-rich Haynesville and Appalachia regions, where the combined … [continued]

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EU Auto Plan Is a Major Concession to Industry — It Must Be the Last

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T&E reaction to Automotive Plan: Positive steps on fleets, but the weakening of CO₂ targets and vague support for battery production will see Europe fall further behind China. Today’s EU Automotive Plan must mark a line in the sand for concessions on car industry climate targets, green group T&E has … [continued]

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