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The 250-Year History of U.S. Energy Consumption

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Over the 250-year history of our nation, energy consumption has evolved from wood use in the 18th and 19th centuries to today’s use of modern renewable, hydrocarbon, and nuclear technology. In 2025, total energy used in the United States was 96 quadrillion British thermal units (quads), up 2% from 2024, but below … [continued]

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Tesla Cybercab with No Steering Wheel or Pedals Starts On-Road Testing, USA Standards Changing

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Tesla has been sending Cybercabs around the United States for some early testing and “Full Self Driving” calibrating, and people have noticed they have steering wheels and such, like normal cars. But they are not supposed to have steering wheels, pedals, and stalks. Some people thought, hey, maybe Tesla is … [continued]

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T&E, EIES and RECHARGE Joint Statement on the Industrial Accelerator Act

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Europe needs a more assertive ‘Made in EU’ strategy in the IAA. The IAA can turn Europe’s sustainable, competitiveness and security goals into industrial reality. In an era of aggressive resource and technological competition globally, Europe must urgently adopt a more assertive, impactful Made in EU strategy to rebuild its … [continued]

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Toyota & Joby Aviation Are Really Trying To Build “Air Mobility for All” — Or So They Say

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Small electric aviation vehicles have been getting hyped for … several years. I remember a writer on CleanTechnica who was obsessed with electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft nearly a decade ago. Heck, electric aircraft was even supposed to be the subject of Elon Musk’s first meeting with JB … [continued]

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