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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

This situation persisted until the 1980s, when the industry came up with voluntary standards. 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.

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Wallbox’s Commitment to EV Charging Standards

Wallbox

At Wallbox, we have taken proactive measures to ensure our products adhere to the highest safety standards, providing our customers with a reliable level of protection. Wallbox will provide a bundled solution with the possibility to buy the charger along with a compliant RCBO Type B (RCCB Type B + MCB).

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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. In some cases, you could perform this home check online.

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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. In some cases, you could perform this home check online.

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

Charged EVs

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

EV Match

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. One policy is starting to stand out against the crowd: the National Clean Electricity Standard.

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