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October 7, 2024 Manufacturing

12 Months with a Kia EV6 GT — Putting the Hoons in Their Place

We met up with Shayne and Amy Aberhart at our Bundaberg EV display as part of Agrotrend. Amy was there to look after the First Aid needs of the attendees, and Shayne came along later to chat about his Kia EV6 GT. In a fortuitous turn of events, Amy h...

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October 7, 2024 Sustainability

Meagre pay, little support: Budget cuts for Philippines’ forest guards put conservation commitment under question

There has been a severe shortfall in funding for natural park management, and forest rangers are bearing the brunt of these budget cuts. This is despite the risks they face in their roles.

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October 7, 2024 Sustainability

Indonesia’s sustainable finance taxonomy is Asia’s ‘least stringent’ for classifying new coal plants as green: study

The taxonomies of Singapore and Thailand are Southeast Asia’s most robust, according to a report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

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October 7, 2024 Sustainability

Tech key to reducing Scope 3 palm oil emissions in Malaysia amid increasing regulation: industry watchers

Beyond adapting to new regulations on sustainability and deforestation, the palm oil industry also needs to leverage technology to reduce Scope 3 emissions and enhance product traceability

October 6, 2024 Manufacturing

EU Approves New Tariffs On Chinese Cars Over Germany’s Strong Objection

The European Union has voted to impose higher tariffs on cars made in China although both sides say talks will continue. The post EU Approves New Tariffs On Chinese Cars Over Germany’s Strong Objection appeared first on CleanTechnica.

October 6, 2024 Manufacturing

AV Successfully Flight Tests New Solar-Powered Aircraft

The New AeroVironment Sunglider Also Redefines Stratospheric Payload Capabilities ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA — AeroVironment (AV) flight-tested an upgraded Sunglider™, enhancing its High-Altitude Platform-Station (HAPS) capabilities for commercial and gover...

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October 6, 2024 Manufacturing

EVgo: To Receive Up To $1.05 Billion To Accelerate Buildout Of Public Fast Charging Across The U.S.

[Editor’s note to EVgo: It’s so nice to hear the news of more EV chargers. While you are at it, please fix the 2-3 chargers at Asheville Outlet Mall that have been out of commission for 2+ years. And I am tired of uselessly calling to report these.] ...

October 6, 2024 Manufacturing

Proposed Tax Credit Structure Disincentivizes Battery Storage Adoption for Low-Income Americans

Beginning in 2025, energy storage assets will no longer qualify for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed comments on proposed rules for the Low-Income Communities Bonus ...

October 6, 2024 Manufacturing

Emissions From LNG Are Worse Than From Burning Coal

The fossil fuel industry has a multi-billion-dollar plan to build new LNG (liquified natural gas) terminals in the Gulf of Mexico near the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. One of the reasons for building those terminals is a claim that LNG results in f...