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Europe’s $750 Billion Energy Pledge To Trump Is Pure Political Theater

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In late July 2025, negotiators from the European Union and the United States unveiled what they described as a historic trade agreement. At first glance, the deal appeared momentous. Headlines around the world highlighted Europe’s commitment to purchasing $750 billion in U.S. energy products over a span of just three … [continued]

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The ICE Age Ends: How Electric Cars Are Shutting Down Gas Stations & Garages

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Owning a gasoline-powered car has long meant convenience, and relatively cheap convenience at that. Affordable fuel around every corner, quick oil changes, and easy repairs. As electric vehicle adoption accelerates past critical mass, this convenience will rapidly unravel. Gas stations will close, oil-change shops will disappear, and basic maintenance costs … [continued]

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Want To Buy A Used Electric Car Before US Tax Credit Expires? 7 Things To Know

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There are just two months and two days left to get a used electric car in the United States and get a $4,000 tax credit off the price. However, not everyone is eligible for the tax credit, not every used electric car qualifies, and there are some things to know … [continued]

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West Gate’s 4th Cohort Innovators Pursue Advanced Energy Applications Throughout Energy Landscape

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From technologies for extracting rare earth elements from plants to advanced membranes for water filtration, and from vertical-axis wind turbines to next-generation, long-lived flywheel energy storage, innovators bring exciting ideas to the fourth cohort of West Gate—NREL’s Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program. “We are supporting the vast landscape of energy technologies that … [continued]

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Li Auto Launches High-Tech 6-Seat Electric SUV, New Tesla Model Y Competitor

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Li Auto is known for its gigantic extended-range electric vehicles, sort of designed in Cadillac Escalade size and style. However, the company launched its first fully electric vehicle today, the Li i8 (I guess there’s no trademark issue with BMW there). This is a 6-seat “family SUV.” It’s funny timing, … [continued]

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