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Toyota & Daihatsu Roll Out Shared Electric Kei Vans for Japan’s Last-Mile Logistics
Toyota and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. have begun rolling out battery-electric kei commercial vans in Japan, using a shared platform and powertrain aimed at accelerating electrification in the country’s last-mile logistics sector. Toyota’s contribution comes in the form of the Pixis Van BEV, while Daihatsu will sell its own versions … [continued]
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How an Influential Energy Book Became a Drag on Decarbonization
I was scrolling through energy posts on LinkedIn recently and came across yet another argument for nuclear power that leaned heavily on David MacKay’s 2008 book Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air. It was presented as a decisive reference, as if the book still represented the state of the art … [continued]
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Landfill Panic vs System Reality: What Wind & Solar Actually Displace
Claims about wind turbines and solar panels filling landfills are circulating again, often framed as a rediscovered flaw in clean energy that somehow offsets its benefits. The argument is familiar. Wind turbine blades are large, solar panels contain glass and metals, and at the end of their lives these materials … [continued]
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MOCHI Blocks 90% Of Heat Transfer In Windows
Windows are a curse and a blessing. They let light in but solar heat as well. A new process could reduce solar gain.
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New EV Mashup Marries In-Wheel Motors With Lightweight Chassis
Now is a heckuva good time to bring a new EV to market anywhere in the world — except for here in the US, where the vehicle electrification wheels are spinning in reverse. Still, hope springs eternal. With that in mind, let’s preview the UK automaker Watt Electric Vehicle Company, … [continued]
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