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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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With methanol fuel price at Chinese pumps around 3RMB/L (€0.42/L In the face of rising global gas prices, methanol fuel offers a viable cleaner affordable alternative, Geely said. The sedan houses a 1.8L From 0-100km/s takes 8.8 seconds and traveling 100km consumes roughly 9L (WLTP) of clean methanol.

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Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

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The United States is not building enough transmission lines to connect regional power networks. The deficit is driving up electricity prices, reducing grid reliability, and hobbling renewable energy deployment. A transmission network contains webs of connections, which create a reliable, redundant power-supply system of massive scale.

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Huge Tesla Megapack project breaks ground in Queensland

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Alongside cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy, this publicly owned asset supports the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, creating jobs for Queenslanders and signals an incredibly positive investment into our clean energy future.” The LNP closed the Swanbank Power Station because power prices were too low, whilst Labor reopened it.

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Log9’s Pankaj Sharma on how EVs are redefining mobility | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Beyond mere modes of conveyance, they embody a paradigm shift towards digitalisation and connectivity. With drive-by-wire technology eliminating physical connections within vehicles, EVs herald a new era of efficiency and sustainability. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of EVs holds the promise of leveraging cleaner energy sources.

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bp ventures makes 1st direct investment in India; $13M in EV ride-hailing & charging company BluSmart

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BluSmart is India’s first and largest integrated EV ride-hailing and charging company, and aims to deliver safer, cleaner and more sustainable mobility. It is the first service of its kind with no surge pricing or rides rejected by drivers. bp ventures focuses on connecting and growing new energy business.

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EVs will drive long-term electricity cost down, studies suggest

Baua Electric

That means lower prices per kwh. Lucid Connected Home Charging Station The first study the ACEEE looked at was published in Apr. Another study found that home electricity price hikes in the U.S. And unlike gasoline cars, EVs will keep getting cleaner as the grid shifts to renewable energy sources.

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Our enemies are gasoline and the internal combustion engine

Green Energy Consumers

S ince we are an alliance of consumers and, at our core, connect energy users to cleaner options through our program offerings , we looked outside the house and began our Drive Green program in order to educate people about electric vehicles ( EVs ) and to give them a chance to get one at a more affordable price.