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Domaine Carneros Takes Control Of Its Energy Future With A Schneider Electric Microgrid

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The Domaine Carneros winery in Napa, California, partnered with global electric solutions provider Schneider Electric to transform their onsite solar and generator installations into a full fledged microgrid. Schneider Electric invited CleanTechnica up for a look at the microgrid, a tour of the facility, and some time to talk with … [continued]

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Geely & Xiaomi Shine In China — January EV Sales Report

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After the December EV sales peak in China, the year started with an expected sales slump, but it was smaller than expected. Year on year (YoY), while the overall market dropped a significant 12%, to close to 1.8 million units, plugins started 2025 with a 11% rise, to some 774,000 … [continued]

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Nikola Bankruptcy Just Part Of Crumbling Of Hydrogen For Transportation

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Nikola, with its hydrogen trucks, has finally left the building. The company gained widespread attention after going public via a SPAC merger in 2020, briefly reaching a market valuation of over $30 billion. However, founder Trevor Milton was complicit in the SPAC pump and dump, misleading investors about Nikola’s technological … [continued]

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Assembly Plant or Battery Powerhouse? Analysis of Foreign Battery Investments in EU

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External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Europe’s ambition to build a world-leading battery … [continued]

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No Tech Transfer Requirements in Chinese-European Battery Partnerships Despite EU Subsidies — Study

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External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Despite receiving €900 million in state aid … [continued]

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