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What One Man Can Do About The Climate — More Than Dream

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s easy to look at the daily news reporting on climate crisis after climate crisis and despair. It was cheap at the time, in the outer suburbs of Brisbane, the sub-tropical […]. Is it too late? What can one person do? My house was built 50 years ago — two stories, brick and glass.

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Bloomberg NEF forecasts falling battery prices enabling surge in wind and solar to 50% of global generation by 2050

Green Car Congress

The arrival of cheap battery storage will mean that it becomes increasingly possible to finesse the delivery of electricity from wind and solar, so that these technologies can help meet demand even when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining. Coal emerges as the biggest loser in the long run. levels below 450 parts per million.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

EV Central

While Europe gets e-Power technology filtered across its model ranges, Nissan in Australia has opted to debut the tech on its two most expensive trim levels, the Ti and Ti-L. And that means it’s not cheap. What does the Nissan X-Trail e-Power cost? You’re greeted by a ton of tech in the cabin, too, with a 12.3-inch

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Devil In The Details: Is Copenhagens 2 ºC Guardrail Obsolete?

Green Car Congress

The dispute has contributed to a significant split among the primary bloc of developing countries, and has highlighted an increased focus on climate adaptation strategies, in addition to emissions reductions, during the talks. ºF) above pre-industrial temperatures.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

The only cars available to test were AWD Techniqs with 20-inch wheels – same as the first batch coming to Australia. We don’t know if the Ioniq 6 will introduce remote connectivity – allowing activating climate control or checking the charge status from your phone – as found in Teslas, for example.

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Porsche Taycan GT: We warned you it was gonna be crazy … and it is!

EV Central

Locked in for a mid-2024 arrival in Australia, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is timed to arrive along with a comprehensive refresh of the rest of the Taycan range, although the new flagship model won’t come cheap, priced at $416,600 plus on-roads. 2024 Porsche Taycan GT. 2024 Porsche Taycan GT.

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Benz’s $155k EQV electric people mover arrives

EV Central

Mercedes-Benz has launched its new EQV, Australia’s first fully electric luxury people mover with sumptuous seating for seven. The EQV’s not cheap, but lately every new car price announcement – prestige brand; EV or combustion – has us thinking the same thing. Value versus its rivals? inch central touchscreen.