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Solar Power Was #2 Electricity Source in USA for 5 Hours Last Week!

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We received a note from a reader, Daniel Miller, yesterday. He noted, “March 21st was the first time in US that Solar was the 2nd highest electric production on an hourly basis. Happened again on 22nd.” That’s quite a huge accomplishment. I haven’t seen it covered elsewhere, so a huge … [continued]

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Tesla Cars Depreciate the Most in USA — But There’s a Catch

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There’s a new analysis out there that shows that Tesla vehicles depreciate the most of any brand in the USA after 1 year of ownership (26.6%), after 3 years of ownership (44.4%), and after 5 years of ownership (54.7%). On the flip side, the vehicle brand that depreciates the least … [continued]

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What Happens When Menu Design Accentuates Plant-Based Choices?

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Given the higher footprint of meat-based food consumption, plant-based foods are better choices in so many ways. Yet it’s been difficult to inspire diners to choose vegetables and fruits when they’re ready to order. Could menu design affect the way that people choose their meals? Yes, it does, says new … [continued]

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Battery Swapping Uses Fewer Batteries Than Buffered Fast Charging

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Lowest Cost Buffer Matches Vehicle Charge Rate, Charging Station Peak Power is a Cost Factor In “Why Slow Charged Swap is Better Than Buffered Fast Charge,” a detailed comparison was made of a unit transaction, which returns vehicles to a ready state for continuing transport. In this comparison, the total … [continued]

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