To further the potential benefits of the nation’s hydropower resources, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed and maintain a comprehensive water energy digital platform called HydroSource that informs key stakeholders of development and operational costs, environmental concerns and licensing requirements. Hydropower accounts for nearly 7% of all electricity generated in … [continued]
The many ways nature nurtures human well-being: New study identifies the multiple intersecting pathways linking the nonmaterial contributions of ecosystems to human well-being A systematic review of 301 academic articles on “cultural ecosystem services” has enabled researchers to identify how these nonmaterial contributions from nature are linked to and significantly … [continued]
These solutions – renewable energy, heat pumps, electric vehicles and other electric solutions – are capable of eliminating the majority of global carbon emissions. Whenever a furnace or water heater or gas burning car is replaced with a clean electric alternative, it builds a piece of our new clean energy system and helps slow devastating climate impacts.
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The MG4 EV is a hot looking new electric SUV/crossover available in Europe. Pricing has just been released in the UK, and it’s quite affordable for this class of vehicle and considering the tech in the car. The MG4 EV SE Standard Range starts at £25,995, the SE Long Range … [continued]
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Driving on sunshine. Driving on sunlight. That’s the dream that has become a reality for millions of people in the past decade. Powering one’s home represents a monumental shift in energy. For most of us, all of our ancestors since the discovery of fire have burned things in order to … [continued]
Tesla’s stock has been polarizing since the automaker first went public, but after touching a trillion-dollar market capitalization last December, the company has the attention of most investors. As the electric vehicle industry continues to emerge, Tesla’s likely to continue to grow, and some even think the automaker could double … [continued]
Silicon Valley startup Sakuú says that it has set up a pilot facility for 3D-printed solid-state batteries — the first in the world. That approach would be a big twist in the battery world if commercially competitive, both because solid-state batteries have been little more than a futurist’s dreams up … [continued]
Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 25.5% share in July. This up from 22.6% year on year. Overall auto market volumes were down some 34% from seasonal norms, to 205,911 units, the worst July performance in many years. The Fiat 500e was again Germany’s best selling … [continued]
