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Denied! Why the bonkers BYD Yangwang U9 electric hypercar has been locked out of Australia

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At the Japan Mobility Show this week he was able to convince BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu demand would be enough to justify the expense of a right-hand drive conversion program for U8. But in reality the U9 is a hypercar or supercar or whatever you want to call it … Personally I don’t think there is enough demand there in Australia. “The

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Former president of Shell Oil calls for aggressive action on alternative fuels to break oil monopoly on transportation

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John Hofmeister, former President of Shell Oil Company and founder and CEO of Citizens for Affordable Energy (CFAE), is joining the Fuel Freedom Foundation (FFF) Advisory Board. CFAE’s mission is to educate citizens and government officials about pragmatic, non-partisan affordable energy solutions. “

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IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

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The group’s goal is to engage as many young professionals as possible in the conversation about how to get involved in the climate and sustainability sectors,” says Sajith Wijesuriya , CSTF chair. It holds networking events, provides educational resources, and publishes career-related articles on its blog.

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NAATBatt Coalition recommends deployment of up to 300 GWh of distributed energy storage systems by 2022

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But those same ratepayers receive only a portion of the benefits of local DES systems, since many of the benefits accrue to persons outside the local service territory. reducing dependence on imported petroleum by making electric vehicles more affordable to consumers. value proposition. of DES systems.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q1 2024 earnings call

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Elon Musk also personally thanks Viecha for his contributions to the company. ” 17:00 CDT – A question is asked about Tesla’s affordable car. “We’re in conversation with one automaker,” Musk said. He thanks the company and his peers in the Tesla executive team for the experience.

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Elon Musk is raising awareness about birthrate decline

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During our conversation, I brought up a reason that I thought was pretty valid and it opened a good debate where I think we both learned a little from one another. Elon, should the gov offer programs such as free childcare, education, and universal healthcare to help families afford big families? Congratulations, Elon!)

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

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Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The Wrangler 4xe gets too expensive in top trims, but Jeep gave us a cheaper configuration for 2024 that makes it easier to afford. Conversely, the relatively firm ride offered by Mazda may turn off some drivers who just wanted a strict luxury vehicle. This seems to have translated into strong sales for Blue Oval.

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