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The Philippines Can Be A Mover In The EV Space, But It Isn’t

The Philippines Can Be A Mover In The EV Space, But It Isn’t
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The Philippines may hold one of the world’s largest nickel reserves — a critical ingredient in electric vehicle batteries — but EVs still account for only about 1 percent of vehicles on its roads. That contradiction now sits at the center of the country’s transportation debate as lawmakers push for … [continued]

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34 Northvolt-Sized Battery Factories Could Be Lost If EU Scales Back EV Targets — Study

34 Northvolt-Sized Battery Factories Could Be Lost If EU Scales Back EV Targets — Study
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As the global auto industry rapidly shifts toward EVs, new analysis warns that Europe risks forfeiting a major industrial opportunity. Scaling back EU car climate rules would put a potential 34 Northvolt-sized battery factories at risk. That’s according to a new T&E report which models the ‘industrial opportunity cost’ of weakening EU … [continued]

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Living Without Fossil Fuel Is Harder Than We Think

Living Without Fossil Fuel Is Harder Than We Think
8 min read

Caitlin Cassidy is a journalist in Sydney, Australia, home to two of the world’s most iconic buildings. The first is the Queen Victoria Building — known to city residents as the QVB. Opened in 1898, it contains five stories of shops and restaurants and occupies an entire city block. The … [continued]

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Echoes From The Past: What The “Twin Oil Crises” From The 1970s Teach Us About The Coming Impacts Of Hormuz’s Blockade.

Echoes From The Past: What The “Twin Oil Crises” From The 1970s Teach Us About The Coming Impacts Of Hormuz’s Blockade.
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We’re now two months into Trump’s latest imperial adventure. The sudden attack on Iran’s leadership on February 28th (amidst ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US) led to a series of escalatory measures from both sides that have most notably caused the closure of the globe’s most important energy corridor: … [continued]

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