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Is Europe’s Nuclear Phaseout Starting to Phase Out?

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The event was abrupt and unceremonious, its time kept secret to prevent crowds from gathering amidst the first wave of Covid-19. France can claim a qualified victory: Under current EU guidelines, at least some nuclear power will be categorized as “green.” A demolition crew brought both down on an overcast day in early 2020.

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Should Right-to-Repair Laws Extend to Bionic Body Parts?

Cars That Think

Sparrow notes that the users of Second Sight's retinal implants had one big thing going against them: They were a very small cohort, without the buying power to create a market for spare parts. Rao also notes that ethical guidelines for neurotech are being developed by the IEEE Brain group, although that effort is at a very early stage.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

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For instance, if there is an overcurrent due to the charger breaking or an event such as lightning, you’ll want to claim back the damages with your insurance company. The easiest way to find an EV charging installer is to use an installer recommended by your EV charger brand. You should look for a comprehensive service package.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

For instance, if there is an overcurrent due to the charger breaking or an event such as lightning, you’ll want to claim back the damages with your insurance company. The easiest way to find an EV charging installer is to use an installer recommended by your EV charger brand. You should look for a comprehensive service package.

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Pure EV responded on ePluto on fire-trending on social media 

Electric Vehicles India

The video was shared on Twitter by a user quoting “Buy an E Scooter and suffer” in the video the electric scooter can be seen parked on the roadside. Buy a E Scooter and suffer pic.twitter.com/OGX6CxMmMb. The company is also ready to welcome the government guidelines on various battery-related issues.

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Verifying the origin of EV battery materials at the source: Traceability challenges, Part Two

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Traceability is becoming a critical function in the EV industry, thanks to the “Buy American” requirements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and similar provisions in the EU’s new Battery Directive. Bureau Veritas is one of the largest TIC (test, inspection and certification) companies.

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Will We Achieve Net-Zero Emissions By 2035? A National Clean Electricity Standard Could Be Key

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Ironically, Governor Abbott targeted renewable energy just as The New York Times was writing that Texas’ grid trouble is a sign of disruption to come as climate change induces more and more extreme weather events. If utilities don’t meet a goal, they buy ZECs from the government. Frozen natural gas pipes in Texas.

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