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Cheap solar panels from China are all over Europe – and everyone is freaking out

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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Europe is installing more solar panels than ever before, thanks to a flood of cheap Chinese solar panels, driving installations by 40% last year. European local solar panel manufacturers have reached a crisis in that they say they can’t compete with cheap imports and oversupply.

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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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Electrification will fundamentally change the formula for the models, as both prioritize lightness and balance over engine output. With the Alpine A110 being laser focused on maximizing lightness and agility, one wonders how its successor is supposed to retain those traits with a relatively large power pack situated beneath the seats.

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China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industry – ET Auto

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Foreign officials have warned that with Chinese government support creating more production capacity than global markets can absorb, a flood of cheap exports in key sectors including renewable energy and lithium batteries could hurt industries elsewhere.

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Stuff We Use: External Speakers

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At roughly $300 it’s not the cheapest option – but at least there’s nothing even remotely cheap-feeling about this cool-looking beast of a speaker. And, yes, this extroverted author always activates the 8-color lights on its base which can bump in time with whatever tunes are being belted forth from its speakers.

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2022 Toyota GR86 Premium Review – Same as It Ever Was, Thankfully

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Cheap speed is almost always welcome, even if there are sacrifices made. But as a weekend or track-day toy, for relatively cheap – a tick over 30 grand – the GR86 shines. The changes aren’t a perfect success – as noted above, the interior feels a bit outdated, despite having a new infotainment system and a new digital display.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving Super Bowl ad aims criticism at driver assistance suite

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Over the past year or so, the Dawn Project has not only run full-page advertisements against the suite in the New York Times but has also attempted to run Twitter advertisements that put the suite in a negative light. You can also reach me on Twitter @KlenderJoey , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com.

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Mercedes-AMG teases first look at its sporty electric supercar poised to rival Porsche, Lucid

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The rear and front lights are covered. Mercedes-AMG said its new performance platform is still at the early stages of a “demanding and comprehensive test plan.” Mercedes has yet to reveal prices or specs for the EV supercar, but it will not be cheap. It will span several types of terrain on different continents.

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