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EVs Take A Record 98.2% Share In Norway — BEVs Alone At 97.2%

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July saw plugin EVs take a record 98.2% share in Norway, up from 94.3% year on year. BEVs alone took 97.2% share, a new record high. Overall auto volume was 9,563 units, up 48% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle. July’s auto market saw combined EVs take … [continued]

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Europe’s $750 Billion Energy Pledge To Trump Is Pure Political Theater

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In late July 2025, negotiators from the European Union and the United States unveiled what they described as a historic trade agreement. At first glance, the deal appeared momentous. Headlines around the world highlighted Europe’s commitment to purchasing $750 billion in U.S. energy products over a span of just three … [continued]

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The ICE Age Ends: How Electric Cars Are Shutting Down Gas Stations & Garages

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Owning a gasoline-powered car has long meant convenience, and relatively cheap convenience at that. Affordable fuel around every corner, quick oil changes, and easy repairs. As electric vehicle adoption accelerates past critical mass, this convenience will rapidly unravel. Gas stations will close, oil-change shops will disappear, and basic maintenance costs … [continued]

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Would A Lottery Reward Make People More Likely To Recycle?

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Why don’t people recycle more? I suppose there are a lot of reasons. You need storage space for the bottles and cans as they pile up. It’s just too much work. It’s too time consuming. There’s little payback for the effort. Good citizenship is often disrespected or unpaid — so … [continued]

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