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Republican Plan Would Gut CAFE Rules
Republicans have a plan to take the sting out of CAFE rules. Instead of attacking the rules themselves, eliminate the fines. It’s brilliant!
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New Long Duration Energy Storage System Deploys Underground Hydropower
The US startup Quidnet has successfully tested a new long duration energy storage system for six months without loss of power, leveraging water pressure in underground reservoirs to conserve excess electricity from the grid.
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A Tesla With 470,000 Miles Gets A Battery Upgrade
A 2015 Tesla Model S 70D with over 470,000 miles has received a battery upgrade — a “new” 100 kWh battery. The “new” battery was actually a used one in good condition. The fact that a Tesla Model S can be driven 470,000 miles and still be functional is news … [continued]
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As A Climate Messenger, You Need To Build Trust
You’re at a family reunion, and your cousin-once-removed announces to the gathered group that electric vehicles are overtaxing the grid — and their drivers don’t pay their fair share of road taxes. You want to be a calm voice of reason in response, but how can you approach the topic … [continued]
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More Than An EV Charger — It’s Peace Of Mind Wherever The Road Takes You
Even though we don’t talk about it much, having a backup charger on hand — one that can be plugged into an indoor or outdoor outlet — is extremely helpful in a number of unforeseen situations. Though most people are concerned about how rapid a charger is and how long … [continued]
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