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Rio Tinto to build first solar plant in Western Australia to power iron ore mine; 12 MWh Li-ion system

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Rio Tinto approved a $98-million investment in a new solar plant at the new Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia, as well as a lithium-ion battery energy storage system to help power its entire Pilbara power network. square miles). square miles). —Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques.

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The VW ID.4 lease price is now the same as the Tesla Model Y

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4 – Volkswagen cut lease pricing by almost $100 a month. 4 Standard and RWD S can be leased for as little as $299 – the same price as the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Rear-Wheel Drive. That’s based on an MSRP of $39,735 with destination for the base model and 10,000 miles a year. June’s lease price is a 38% increase in savings.

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An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station

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Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off-grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees. Solaflect Energy , based in Norwich, Vermont, designs and manufactures the Solar EV Charger. Solaflect Energy , based in Norwich, Vermont, designs and manufactures the Solar EV Charger.

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Opinion: Why Buffett Bet A Billion On Solar: Miles Per Acre Per Year

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The cost to operate an EV, per mile, is already well below the cost to drive a standard ICE-age model, and the advantage is likely to widen. The average US residential customer pays 12 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) , which means the cost to drive one mile in an EV is somewhat less than 4 cents. Unfortunately, they don’t.

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Chevy just revealed the Silverado EV First-Edition RST specs and it’s got 440 miles of range

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It has an impressive 440 miles of range – a significant increase from the previous 400-mile estimate – giving it an edge over its competitors on the range front. The Ford Lightning extended range battery offers an EPA-estimated range of 320 miles, and the Rivian R1T is offered with a Standard+ pack with an estimated 315 miles of range.)

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GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is finally here – with a 440-mile range

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Photo: GMC GMC’s premium, limited-edition 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 will launch with a GM-estimated 440-mile range this summer. The 2024 EV pickup’s 440 miles of range will come standard – a 10% increase from the originally estimated range of 400 miles, thanks to optimization of the GM Ultium Platform. Get started here. –ad*

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BMW presents solar carport concept for i models

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The international media launch of the BMW i8 in Los Angeles will include the presentation of a solar carport concept developed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA for the use of renewable energy. It combines high-grade technology for generating electricity from solar power with an innovative design that complements the BMW i models.

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