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From Sawmill To Module: How Canada Can Scale A Low-Carbon Timber Value Chain

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Canada’s opportunity in mass timber is not just about building more mills or adding capacity here and there. It is about creating an integrated value chain that runs from forests to finished housing modules. That means linking sawmills, energy systems, adhesives, logistics, and modular factories into a coherent industrial strategy. … [continued]

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Have We Reached Peak BYD? (and Peak PHEV?) — July 2025 China EV Sales Report

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BEVs represented over a third of the total Chinese car market in July. July saw the continuation of the never ending growth of the Chinese EV market, with plugins scoring close to a million sales in July (in a 1.8-million-unit overall market, up 6% YoY). But this time there are … [continued]

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Chery Launches The 34.4 kWh Tiggo 9 In South Africa’s Growing PHEV Market

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Plug-in hybrids are now getting batteries bigger than some full battery-electric vehicles. I used to drive a first generation Nissan Leaf that had a 24kWh battery, so I am always fascinated to see plug-in hybrids (PHEV) with larger batteries. An example of this is the new Chery Tiggo 9 Super … [continued]

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Two Energy Paths: China Locks In Renewables, U.S. Clings To Coal

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China’s coal consumption dropped by about 2.6% in the first six months of 2025 while electricity demand rose roughly 5% compared with the same period in 2024. That means China added solar and wind capacity fast enough to cover new demand and then some. U.S. coal fired electricity jumped 14% … [continued]

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