Opinion:
¶ “Is The Chevy Equinox The Affordable EV We’ve Been Waiting For?” • Paul Fosse: “I think Chevy has a winner on its hands with the Equinox EV 1LT, which has an amazing value. I think the higher trims may have to offer some incentives to gain share in this ultra-competitive segment, since Tesla, Hyundai, and Kia offer compelling vehicles for similar prices.” [CleanTechnica]
Chevrolet Equinox EV (Chevrolet image)
¶ “Biden’s 100% China EV Tariff Fails History 101” • Biden might have forgotten when America’s big cars became just expensive symbols of conspicuous consumption, in 1973, when he entered Congress. America and its car companies faced almost exactly the same situation as they face now. Their response was different, but it succeeded. [CleanTechnica]
Science and Technology:
¶ “Helping Farmers Easily Access Future Climate Projections” • Many Australian farmers are experts at using weather data. But they tend to be less familiar with long-term climate projections. My Climate View is a project to help Australian farmers and producers better understand the risks and opportunities they face over the next 50 years. [Cosmos Magazine]
Australian farming (CSIRO image)
World:
¶ “Role Of Solar Energy In Rural Electrification In India” • Access to electricity, a pillar of modern life, remains a distant dream for millions living in remote Indian villages. Amidst such challenges, solar energy presents a promising avenue for rural electrification, offering a sustainable solution to bridge the gap between urban and rural regions. [The Sunday Guardian Live]
¶ “Locals Concerned Over SunCable Proposal To Manufacture Subsea Cable In Northern Tasmania” • Local people have raised concerns over a proposal to build a subsea cable manufacturing facility for a renewable energy project on the bank of the Tamar River. The project will include a 200-metre-high tower essential for the manufacture of the cable. [ABC]
Rendering showing tower (SunCable image)
¶ “Decarbonising Southeast Asia Through Solar And Pumped Hydro” • In 2023, around 84% of new global generating capacity was from solar and wind power. The increasing affordability of solar, with a growing population, energy consumption, and emissions, place Southeast Asia on the cusp of a major energy transition led by solar PVs. [East Asia Forum]
¶ “World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Yacht Set To Compete In The Ocean Race” • Phil Sharp, inventor of the Hydrogen Power Module and co-founder of Genevos, a leading developer of marine fuel cell systems, plans to compete in The Ocean Race with the world’s first hydrogen-powered racing boat, showcasing benefits of renewable energy. [Interesting Engineering]
Volvo Ocean Race (Maurits & Marjol, CC-BY-SA 2.0, cropped)
¶ “Coalition’s Brave Nuke World A Much Harder Sell After New CSIRO Report” • In Australia, the Coalition’s pitch on nuclear energy says the electricity will be cheap and it could be deployed within a decade. The CSIRO latest report on nuclear says a first plant would deliver power “no sooner than 2040” and could cost over A$17 billion ($11.27 billion). [The Guardian]
US:
¶ “Bill McKibben Thinks Climate Change Is The Key To A Biden Win In November” • Bill McKibben, the committed climate activist who has been educating us about the dangers of climate change for decades, has some advice for Joe Biden as the next presidential campaign heats up: Hit the topic of climate change early and often. [CleanTechnica]
McKibben, 2012 (Dave Brenner, SNRE, CC-BY-SA 2.0, cropped)
¶ “Redwood Partners with Ultium Cells” • Redwood’s process involves sourcing end-of-life batteries, production scrap, and raw materials, then recycling, refining, and remanufacturing these feedstocks into critical battery materials for North American cell manufacturers at gigafactory-scale. Redwood is now working with Ultium Cells LLC. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “New Solar Will Help Keep Power On During Scorching Summer, Report Says” • NOAA says there’s a 99% chance that 2024 will rank among the five warmest years on record. Analysis by the North American Electric Reliability Corp painted a rosier picture than last year’s report, however, partly because of solar power development. [Louisiana Illuminator]
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