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France Gets Electrification Right, But 2030 Is Doing A Lot Of Work

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France has announced a national electrification push that is directionally correct in a way that a lot of energy policy still is not. It is not treating electrification as a side dish to climate policy, a consumer rebate program, or a decorative set of EV chargers beside the real business … [continued]

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Air Lubrication For Ships Is Real. The Air Still Isn’t Free.

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The interesting part of Everllence and Silverstream’s Engine Supported Air Lubrication concept is not that ships can reduce drag by pushing air under the hull. That has been known for decades, and commercial systems are already in service. The interesting part is where the air comes from, because air lubrication’s … [continued]

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Investments Starting to Grow Nicely In Africa’s Electric Motorcycle Sector

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Driven by rising fuel costs, increasing demand for affordable transportation and growing policy support for clean energy solutions, investors are increasingly backing scalable electric motorcycle platforms capable of supporting Africa’s next phase of urban and industrial growth. The electric motorcycle sector is growing nicely on the continent. I have been … [continued]

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It’s Okay To Grab A Quick Granola Bar, Right? Sourcing Food For A Clean Climate

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Our diets are, to a large degree, the result of routine. We commute, so we grab a coffee and pastry or a granola bar. We quickly swallow a fast food lunch between meetings. We’re too tired at home late in the day to cook from scratch, so we’re grateful for … [continued]

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