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September 14, 2024 Manufacturing

You Can Now Get Tesla Model 3 with $0 Due at Delivery

In another effort to pull in new buyers, Tesla has just sent out a new offer. You can now buy a brand new Tesla Model 3 — with all of its recent upgrades — and pay $0 at delivery. (Of course, you still have to pay for the car eventually, … [c...

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September 14, 2024 Manufacturing

A Coastal Restaurant Approach To Reduce Single-Use Takeout Containers Is Working

When you arrive at a restaurant, you’re ravenous, and you order more food than you can eat. Inevitably, you need a takeout container to transport the leftovers home. Most people accept takeout food in single-use containers, and data shows that most d...

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September 13, 2024 Manufacturing

EU Tariffs On China-Made Tesla EVs To Be Lowered Further

I thought a month ago that we had received the final figures for EU-imposed tariffs on electric vehicles made in China. Yes, those figures still needed to be approved by the European Union member states, but after a lengthy process and the tariffs be...

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September 13, 2024 Manufacturing

EVs Already Reduce Electricity Rates — & They Can Do Even More

EVs reduce electricity rates for all utility customers, and recent legislation accelerates a cycle of more EVs, better climate, better health, and lower rates. In addition to their myriad health and direct economic benefits compared to polluting gaso...

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September 13, 2024 Manufacturing

Battery-Electric Terminal Trucks Deployed in Western Australia

In an Australian first, Patrick Terminals has deployed nine battery-electric terminal trucks (BEV-TTs) at the Port of Fremantle, Western Australia. This is described as the initial phase of their electrification project. It appears that there is more...

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September 13, 2024 Manufacturing

General Motors Seeks Partnerships To Move Its Electric Car Plans Forward

General Motors this week announced a new agreement with Hyundai, a possible battery factory deal with CATL, and new EV chargers with EVgo. The post General Motors Seeks Partnerships To Move Its Electric Car Plans Forward appeared first on CleanTechni...

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September 12, 2024 Sustainability

Thailand capital turns to urban forests to beat worsening floods

Bangkok is launching city forests to help beat flooding by soaking up excess rainwater runoff. A new park slated to open in December will feature 4,500 trees, a floodplain and a weir to slow the flow of water; another newly opened US$20 million city ...

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September 12, 2024 Sustainability

Q&A: ‘Passivity accomplishes nothing,’ says Pakistan’s climate coordinator

As Pakistan awaits compensation from the Loss and Damage Fund, climate coordinator Romina Khursheed Alam discusses her vision for addressing the nation’s climate challenges and preparing for COP29.

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September 11, 2024 Sustainability

Citizen lawsuit seeks accountability for haze-causing fires in Sumatra

Three companies that manage pulpwood plantations in Indonesia are facing a citizen lawsuit over repeated fires on their concessions that have been blamed for illnesses and other disruptions.