The largest economic development project in the history of Georgia is now open. Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is a battery and vehicle assembly factory that Hyundai Motor Group invested $12.6 billion to build. The company says that it will produce up to 500,000 Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric and … [continued]
Some people love to spread disparaging comments, often misinformation, about “liberal elites” rather than facing the facts. It is, in fact, the Republican Party that has a billionaire president who was making $200,000 a year from his dad by the age of 3 (yes, three) as a way of Fred … [continued]
If you’ve been on the fence about getting an e-bike, or upgrading your current e-bike setup, Lectric just made your decision a lot easier. Through the end of this month, Lectric eBikes is running its biggest promotion of the year, slashing prices on its most popular models and throwing in … [continued]
XPENG asserts its distinctive strategy in the fiercely competitive Thailand market, emphasizing its industry-leading software user experience customized for overseas local markets and leveraging its unique strengths in the loop-closure AI ecosystem. XPENG plans to pioneer the implementation of its ‘Global Smart Driving’ initiative in Thailand, with localized testing of the ‘Auto Re-parking’ feature … [continued]
Solar power is not only for residences, commercial buildings, and large-scale solar farms. Community solar power installations are designed to generate electricity that can be low-cost, discounted, or free for people in a defined location. It can be a solar power system in a park with a free public garden … [continued]
Industry trade groups challenged a New York City law limiting the use of methane fired appliances in large buildings. They lost.
In climate and energy policy, certain well-intentioned ideas gain outsized popularity despite persistent evidence against them. One such appealing but deeply problematic approach is the “fabric first” philosophy — the notion that building decarbonization must begin by aggressively insulating and sealing structures, only later electrifying their heating systems. On the … [continued]
Rivian is leapfrogging over Tesla in the growing micromobility and electric delivery van spaces, while aiming for 2026 delivery of its new R2 mid-sized electric SUV.
Don’t you love to watch the birds returning with the new spring season? They dart around, seeking out nests and planning for soon-to-bloom food sources. Birds — as well as bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals — are pollinators, and they are responsible for out of every three bites … [continued]
In an innovative step forward, RayGen of Australia has combined concentrated solar with utilization of waste heat (through the Rankine cycle) to create cost-effective long-duration energy storage (LDES). I’ll do my best to explain, but if you prefer moving pictures, you can watch the video here. RayGen is touting its … [continued]
