Opinion:
¶ “One in Five Isn’t EV Leadership” • Europe likes to think of itself as an EV leader, but the data shows that Europe is neither leading nor lagging. It sits mid-pack, improving steadily but moving slower than the countries now setting the pace of global electrification. It’s making progress, but still well short of what China has already achieved. [CleanTechnica]
Science and Technology:
¶ “Supercritical CO₂ Is Useful, But The System Claims Are The Problem” • Supercritical carbon dioxide is genuinely useful stuff. Above roughly 31° Celsius and 73.8 bar, CO₂ enters a state that combines gas-like flow behavior with densities that can become much closer to liquids. But it takes a lot more than that to make a technology successful. [CleanTechnica]
World:
¶ “Harvesting Rainwater From Rooftops Could Cut The Number Of Heatwave Days And Reduce AC Reliance” • Rooftop rainwater could be a secret weapon to address urban heat. Researchers at The University of Manchester modeled capturing rainwater from rooftops and spraying it onto buildings during hot weather, reducing a need for air conditioning. [Euronews]
¶ “Twenty Thousand Flee Wildfires As British Columbia Declares State Of Emergency” • British Columbia has declared a state of emergency after a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes and forced more than twenty thousand people to flee communities along Okanagan Lake in western Canada. Dozens of them were rescued by aircraft. [ABC News]
¶ “World’s Largest 12.8-GWh Battery Storage Cluster Activated in China” • Sources at Envision told Cleantechnica that its 4-GWh flagship plant could very well be “the world’s largest single-site electro-chemical energy storage facility.” It serves as the central anchor for a network of energy storage installations distributed across energy production centers. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “BYD Expands PH EV Lineup With Double Model Launch, Celebrates Sealion 6 Milestone” • BYD Cars Philippines marked the second anniversary of its Sealion 6 DM-i plug-in hybrid with an exclusive cinema gathering at Ayala Malls Trinoma. The event brought together over sixty vehicle owners after a multi-point convoy across Luzon. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Renewable Energy Equipment Now Duty-Free for Import in Cuba” • A range of renewable energy components, including solar panels, transformers, lithium-ion batteries, and other batteries, can now be imported into Cuba without incurring customs duties. The plan is for this exemption to be in effect until December 31, 2027. [CubaHeadlines]
¶ “Europe Is Betting Billions On North Africa’s Clean Energy Potential” • Europe is deepening its ties with North Africa to develop stronger clean energy connections in support of a green transition. Europe and North Africa are expected to establish a stronger clean energy trade corridor that will help both regions decrease reliance on fossil fuels. [OilPrice.com]
¶ “Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Loses External Power Twice” • The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost external power twice on 8 August. Power was lost and regained, only to be lost again. As of 15:35, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant’s own power needs were reconnected to the 330 kV overhead line. [Ukrainska Pravda]
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US:
¶ “Dangerous Heat In US As West Faces Wildfires” • Dangerous heat has invaded the US as the West faces dozens of wildfires. High temperatures will continue another day from Connecticut to Maryland, where it’s forecast to feel like 98°F degrees in New York City and 100°F in DC. Meanwhile, record temperatures are possible from Texas to California. [ABC News]
¶ “Wildfire Smoke Poses Growing Risk To Pregnant Women As Climate Change Worsens” • A study published in Frontiers in Environmental Health tracked exposure to fine particulate matter from US wildfires from 2003 to 2019. It found that emissions from transport and industry fell in that time, smoke from wildfires offsets some of the gains. [Euronews]
¶ “Speculations And Musings About The Ford Fathom Electric Pickup Truck” • The Ford Fathom will have a starting price of under $30,000, with bidirectional charging, BlueCruise, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a digital key included. BlueCruise will be integrated with Apple Maps. It has a frunk. A video is linked by the article. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “A Colorado Farm Added 3,276 Solar Panels, And Heat-Stressed Crops Now Thrive In Their Shade” • Byron Kominek, owner of Jack’s Solar Garden in Longmont, Colorado, covered part of his family’s 24-acre property with 3,276 solar panels, turning it into an example of agrivoltaics. The farmland is used for both crop production and solar generation. [The Cool Down]
Have an abundantly cool day.
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