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Stew Taylor remembered for humour, passion for hockey team
Former Owen Sound Mayor Stew Taylor, a popular city politician, champion of OHL hockey, school teacher and principal, and long-serving justice of the peace, died Dec. 20 of pancreatic cancer. Mr. Taylor died in Chapman House hospice in Owen Sound. He was 77. His most lasting and visible contribution to the city might be […]
Heat Pumps For Electric Buses Blow Another Meme Out Of Water
Every time I publish anything on electric buses — and I’ve published a lot on them recently — hydrogen bus fans point out that in the west, diesel heaters are often included in buses for winter time use. They say that as if the waste heat from fuel cells was … [continued]
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Whistleblower Blacklisted By Tata Over VinFast Safety Concerns
Auto manufacturers, especially those new to the industry, often contract with other manufacturers and suppliers to help them design their products. Tata Technologies, which is part of Tata Industries, was hired by VinFast to design the chassis and suspension components for some of its cars. Hazar Denli, a chassis design … [continued]
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US Government Takes Step Forward With Self-Driving Vehicle Rules — Will They Last?
New regulations and big regulatory changes take a long time to develop and roll out in the US government. They need to be super carefully developed and every single punctuation mark needs to be examined by the lawyers to make sure the regulations will hold up if challenged in the … [continued]
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Another Milestone For Solar Panels That Produce Green Hydrogen
A US startup is producing green hydrogen from solar panels that deploy billions of specialized nanoparticles activated by sunlight, with scaleup anticipated by 2026.
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Germany Embraces Balkonkraftwerke — Balcony Solar For Apartments
Balcony solar is a big hit in Germany, which as seen 200 MW of new balcony based solar added this year alone.
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This Is The Time To Buy An EV — Tax Credits Will Expire Soon And Musk Doesn’t Care
My brother owns a home in Boston’s north shore and a Vermont vacation home. My guy and I have been gently prodding my brother to buy an EV. There’s a great FLO charger in White River Junction at Hampton Inn, halfway between his two homes, which offers a nice boost … [continued]
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Snow worries
For northern Michigan businesses that count on snow, last year stunk. Federal disaster loans were a short-term help for many, but what about warmer winters ahead? That’s this week on the Up North Lowdown.Plus, the Lions roar, area music festivals face an uncertain future and we remember the arrest that sparked a change in fishing rights.
Florida Gets $29 Million Boost to Help Grid in Extreme Weather
I grew up in Florida and lived here through college. Then I moved away for about 14 years. Then I moved back about 6 years ago. In short, I’ve lived here for approximately 3 decades. We went through some hurricanes when I was younger, and were certainly threatened by many … [continued]
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