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October 9, 2024 Sustainability

Amid global green goods boom, India slow to jump on the bandwagon

The Indian market for environmental technology is the sixth largest in the world and is expected to grow rapidly. However, limited access to clean technologies, largely controlled by developed nations, is a major barrier in this trade.

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October 8, 2024 Sustainability

Will foreign ownership of renewables lead to energy stability in the Philippines?

As the country continues to court foreign investment in clean energy, experts and activists worry that ordinary Filipinos will not see the benefits.

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October 8, 2024 Sustainability

Disease and malnutrition stalk water-scarce Afghanistan

Three years of drought, a pariah regime and the loss of skilled workers have crippled Afghanistan’s water infrastructure, increasing water prices and spreading disease.

October 8, 2024 Manufacturing

Toyota Puts Nearly $1 Billion Into Electric Aviation Startup

Electric aviation is a fascinating topic. And when we talk about electric aviation, we’re typically talking about vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft of course. There’s been a lot of interest and hype around electric VTOL aircraft for the p...

October 8, 2024 Manufacturing

Can Nissan Save Itself With LFP Batteries?

Nissan is in trouble. It has been for a few years now. For more on the broader story, you can see Steve Hanley’s recent article: “Nissan Is In Deep Doo-Doo.” As part of that, Steve wrote, “In the first half of 2024, the average Nissan dealership in t...

October 8, 2024 Manufacturing

Will These Curbside EV Chargers + Light Poles Proliferate In Cities?

The biggest challenge for full electrification of the transport fleet seems clear to me — regular “home” charging for people living in cities who don’t have a dedicated place to park and charge. Simply put, with home charging, electric vehicles are m...

October 8, 2024 Manufacturing

Readout of US Energy Secretary Granholm & Deputy Secretary Turk’s Conversation with Electricity Sector Leaders About Hurricane Helene Response

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On October 4, 2024, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and Deputy Secretary David M. Turk joined electricity sector leaders to discuss the ongoing response and recovery effort to Hurricane Helene, which caused devastating i...

October 8, 2024 Manufacturing

EPA & International Motorsports Association to Host Green Racing Science Technology, Engineering and Math Event at East Hall High School

ATLANTA, Georgia — On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partnering with the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) to host the Green Racing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) event at East...

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October 8, 2024 Sustainability

Power wheeling can drive corporate investments and advance Indonesia’s renewable energy goals

Allowing private firms to sell clean power directly to consumers via PLN’s networks could help the country meet its targets without burdening the national budget and to let the state-owned electricity utility focus on grid modernisation.