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Crash testing of heavier EVs shows US guardrails may be unable to hold up
In a recent crash test conducted at the University of Nebraska’s Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, a nearly 8,000-pound electric vehicle (EV) collided with a standard American guardrail, revealing extensive damage. This research has sparked concerns about the suitability of existing infrastructure for the increased weight of electric vehicles, potentially posing a challenge to their widespread… -
Hawaii replaces its last coal plant with a Tesla battery system
Hawaii’s goal of being 100% powered by green energy technology by 2045 may be getting a significant push forward. Following the closure of its last remaining coal plant in 2022, the Aloha State will now be utilizing a Tesla Megapack battery system installed by energy company Plus Power to deliver electricity to its grid. “This… -
Lawmakers: Chinese dominance of solar industry threatens US energy security
The International Energy Agency predicts that by 2030, solar energy could generate more electricity than the entire U.S. power system does right now. However, this shift towards renewable energy poses potential challenges for Americans as a result of China’s dominance over the solar industry. China currently accounts for 40% of the world’s solar capacity, making… -
Elon Musk believes Chinese automakers will ‘demolish’ competitors
Elon Musk, whose company Tesla has long been at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, acknowledged the growing competition from Chinese automakers. The billionaire Tesla CEO made the remarks while participating in a late-January earnings call. “Our observation is generally that the Chinese car companies are the most competitive car companies in the… -
WWE’s Vince McMahon accused of sexual assault, trafficking by ex-staffer
In a complaint filed in a federal court in Connecticut on Thursday, Jan. 25, former WWE CEO Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis, the former head of talent relations at WWE, were implicated in sex trafficking allegations by a former employee. Janel Grant, the complainant, alleges crimes of rape committed by McMahon and Laurinaitis. In one… -
Chinese company unveils nuclear battery that it says can run for 50 years
Chinese technology company Betavolt has introduced a modular nuclear battery that uses a combination of a nickel-63 radioactive isotope and a fourth-generation diamond semiconductor. The battery’s developers claim it can power devices for up to 50 years and that they are currently the only ones in the world capable of producing this technology. “This marks… -
Former military officials express national security concerns over Biden’s EV plans
A coalition of 17 former military officials — including multiple one, two and three-star officers — have sounded the alarm about the implications of electric vehicle (EV) adoption on U.S. national security. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden and EPA Director Michael Regan, the veterans expressed concerns that current administration policies incentivizing EV… -
Judge orders wind farm on tribal lands removed in mining dispute
A wind farm spanning 8,400 acres of land in Oklahoma is now set to be dismantled after a federal judge’s ruling in a legal battle stretching over a decade. The Osage Nation — on whose tribal lands the turbines were built — has been engaged in a multi-year fight for their removal, citing concerns related… -
Hertz to sell one-third of its EV fleet amid high repair costs, Tesla price cuts
Hertz is selling off approximately one-third of its electric vehicles (EVs) — totaling around 20,000 cars — in a move that will incur a cost of $245 million. The rental car company plans to reinvest the proceeds from the sell-off into purchasing more gasoline-powered cars. Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr said the declining prices of electric… -
US and EU playing catch up to China’s lead in EV charging infrastructure
China has emerged as the global leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption while also boasting a robust lead over the rest of the world in charging infrastructure. Beijing has overseen the installation of about 2.3 million EV chargers throughout the country — approximately one for every seven Chinese EVs. Comparatively, the European Union is in… -
CES 2024 offers look into the potential future of the EV industry
In the wake of a groundbreaking year for electric vehicles (EVs), with over 13.5 million units sold globally, the industry is now contemplating its trajectory for the future. The recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, billed as the most powerful tech event in the world, provided a glimpse into the potential innovations that could shape… -
EV tax credit changes limit consumers’ options, force new industry strategies
In a bid to incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the American government is offering tax credits for eligible buyers as stipulated within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. However, recent changes in the qualification criteria for these credits have significantly narrowed the options available to consumers. “The primary reason for the credit was to get people… -
Norway approves deep sea mining despite international pushback
Deep sea mining advocates say metals found at the bottom of the ocean are key to facilitating a global transition away from fossil fuels, while scientists have warned the full effects of this practice on surrounding ecosystems have yet to be determined. Still, one nation is plunging ahead, as Norway has become one of the…
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