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Waymo Sending Used EV Batteries to Community Clean Energy

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Some Waymo robotaxis are already getting old, at least in terms of miles driven and technological evolution. The company is apparently at the point that it has old, used EV batteries it no longer needs. Now it is going to help community clean energy projects by supplying these used batteries … [continued]

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Jacking Up Electricity Prices So You Don’t Have To Think — SpaceX Edition

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One of the stories of the year is the tremendously fast growing demand for electricity due to the insanely fast development of data centers for the whole AI Era of Wonder. In regions around the country, electricity prices are spiking because giant data centers need so much electricity to power … [continued]

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Low-Carbon Steel Credits in the EU Cars CO₂ Standards

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If designed properly, low-carbon steel credits under the EU car CO₂ standards can create a lead market for green steel produced in Europe. Given the automotive sector’s large steel demand and purchasing power, the mechanism could support the scale-up and commercialisation of green steel projects, strengthen Europe’s industrial base and … [continued]

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British Collaboration, Reinterpreted: The MINI Paul Smith Edition.

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The MINI Paul Smith Edition blends Paul Smith’s signature “classic with a twist” aesthetic with MINI’s iconic design elements. This special edition is available for the MINI Cooper 3-Door, MINI Cooper 5-Door, and MINI Cooper Convertible. Munich. MINI and Paul Smith bring together what defines both brands: iconic form, meticulous … [continued]

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The Successes & Failures of Gondola Transit Systems (The Good Outweighs the Bad)

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Most cities are flat, or if there are elevation differences, they are typically gradual. In these cases, these cities are well suited to traditional means of public transit, such as buses or subways, which is why they are so plentiful. Some cities, however, have rapid elevation differences, which cause public … [continued]

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