Trump or no Trump, new large scale compressed air energy storage facilities can replace fossil power plants, including power plants in the US.

Shocker! US Could Lead On Compressed Air Energy Storage Project

Whether it’s a malicious authoritarian plot or plain old bureaucratic bungling, President Trump has compromised air safety, public health, and national security, and capitulated to Russia, all within his first 30 days in office. That’s just the short list, and the hurts keep on coming. Nevertheless, clean energy investors still … [continued]

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Assembly Plant or Battery Powerhouse? Analysis of Foreign Battery Investments in EU

External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Europe’s ambition to build a world-leading battery … [continued]

No Tech Transfer Requirements in Chinese-European Battery Partnerships Despite EU Subsidies — Study

External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Despite receiving €900 million in state aid … [continued]

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T&E and 70+ Aviation Industry Actors Call Upon the European Commission to Support e-SAF Production

15 CEOs, 70+ companies and NGOs like T&E, have sent a letter to European policymakers outlining five key policy interventions to unlock EU leadership for e-SAF. E-SAF can realise 90% less greenhouse gas emissions over its lifecycle compared to fossil jet fuel and could abate 400 million tonnes of CO2 globally by 2050. … [continued]

A Tesla Model S For $9,000?

One of the more interesting and exciting aspects of the electric vehicle market is the possibility of snagging a low-cost used one in good condition. About five years ago, I wrote about several lightly used Chevy Bolts that all cost less than $20,000. A 2019 Model S Standard Range (Raven) … [continued]