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Cross-pavement solution funding to improve access to low cost charging for households without off-street parking, while NHS awarded backing for new charge points

Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled IONIQ 6 N, its second high-performance EV, at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England Building on the success of the award-winning IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 6 N integrates cutting-edge technologies and capabilities derived from Hyundai N’s motorsport programs and ‘rolling lab’ ...

The latest ICCT study reveals that total life cycle carbon emissions from electric cars are about a quarter of those from conventional cars.

I remember attending the World’s Fair in Knoxville, TN in 1982. Amidst the carnival rides, food booths, and international pavilions, the theme “Energy Turns Our World” was really compelling to me. I remember seeing an exhibit of a planned neighborhood of half a dozen or more homes, all of which ...

Green 10, which represents more than 50 million Europeans and spans all of the member states and candidate countries of the European Union, has a message for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: protect the European Green Deal in order to protect people and the planet. How do we ...

You’ve been thinking about taking advantage of the superior technology of an electric vehicle for a long time, but you’ve needed a kick in the pants to get you over the hump. Your primary vehicle is only a few years old, so you are not about to trade it in. ...

Levels even lower than in severe drought year of 2022, data shows, with water firms urged to ‘be proactive’ England’s reservoirs are at their lowest levels for a decade, new data reveals, as experts urge water companies to immediately put hosepipe bans in place. In June, reservoirs across the country were 76% full, which is below their level in the severe drought year of 2022 when they were at 77% capacity at this time in the summer. Continue reading...

A radically different type of wind turbine deploys small, mass-produced components to pare capital costs to the bone while squeezing more clean kilowatts out of less space.

Manufacturers like Hyundai and Xpeng now show off their latest models at Goodwood, which has become the symbolic home of motorsports.

Stellantis, one of the world’s five largest automakers and a proponent of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles for light commercial vehicles, has now formally signaled a retreat from its hydrogen ambitions. This pivot away from hydrogen-powered transportation represents yet another confirmation of the longstanding challenges faced by hydrogen in mobility ...

Repeatedly borrowing more is not a long-term solution to rising day-to-day spending pressures.

The future of industrial towns like Scunthorpe and Port Talbot may rest on the wider fate of the UK's steel industry.

In 2008, consumers were treated to dodgy operators and rubbish inverters during the solar boom. Don’t let history repeat itself this time around Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email This month the new federal battery rebate kicked off. It reminded me of 2008. I was working at the CSIRO and watching the solar boom take off thanks to the new $8,000 solar rebate for 1kW of panels. Consumers were excited, but most had no idea what they were buying or who to trust. Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email Choose well-known brands. Be extremely wary of mystery batteries that popped up yesterday and cost half as much as anything else. Use a local installer with a solid track record – someone who has been around and will still be around when you need them. Read the 1-star reviews. They often reveal the stuff that really matters: ghosting customers, shoddy work, or warranty nightmares. Slow down. The rebate isn’t vanishing tomorrow. Yes, it reduces on Jan 1 but things are mad right now. You might get a better result waiting a few months. Think about sizing. A battery that’s too small will frustrate you, and one that’s too big may never fill. For most households (unless you’re planning to gamble on Amber), 15-20 kWh is the sweet spot. Check your solar capacity. There’s no point having a giant battery you can’t fill. If you want to reduce your reliance on your electricity retailer, ensure your solar is up to the job. Reward good installers. If the crew that did your original solar were great and they sell the battery you want, go back to them. If not, get multiple quotes. Finn Peacock is the founder of solarquotes.com.au Continue reading...

NIO Profitability? NIO’s got a big target in mind. It is aiming to finally achieve profitability in the 4th quarter of this year. Naturally, that’s a huge deal for the company. Tesla’s stock price soared in 2019 when it finally achieved profitability, and I think most investors assume startup car ...

INNIO Group has established a joint venture in the US with Gföllner Group to meet the demand for decentralised, flexible power solutions.