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Recent climate initiatives passed to boost the US economy Electric vehicle and battery manufacturing Renewable energy projects Electrek’s Take Several landmark climate initiatives have been passed since 2021, injecting trillions into the US economy. Even though it has been ...

Climate change is worsening Canadian roads, but Alberta oil may be the answer

There is a certain predictability to springtime in Timmins, a northern Ontario mining town surrounded by lakes, the great boreal forest and the gold deposits that led to its founding more than a century ago and continue to define it ...

MG ZS EV long-range Australian release under study, hot climate a factor

“Under study” is the official line on the ZS EV long range, with MG still evaluating whether its 68.3kWh battery pack is suitable for hot Australian conditions

Yellen says new climate laws will ‘support energy security, protect us from fossil fuel volatility’ at Ford EV plant

Takeaways from Yellen’s Ford EV plant visit Electrek’s Take On Thursday, Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary, visited Ford’s rogue EV plant in Detroit, Michigan, commenting on the newly passed climate initiatives and how they are already helping boost the ...

After climate bill passes, automakers race to make EV batteries in the US

Climate bill creates a new ‘gold rush’ on US soil Electrek’s Take Just two weeks after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (also known as the climate bill) into law, we are already seeing the positive effects ripple ...

Toyota, Honda and Nissan top list of automakers facing climate-change risks

Japan’s three biggest carmakers are facing the greatest risk from climate change among global auto companies because much of their manufacturing remains concentrated in the island nation, according to a study by Greenpeace. Toyota, Honda and Nissan will face ...

Toyota, Honda top list of carmakers facing climate-change risks

TOKYO: Japan’s three biggest carmakers are facing the greatest risk from climate change among global auto companies because much of their manufacturing remains concentrated in the island nation, according to a study by Greenpeace. Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor ...

Volkswagen welcomes climate change action by the Australian government

Volkswagen Group Australia has taken a leadership role in electric vehicles at the National EV Summit held in Canberra this week

Bill Gates, Joe Manchin and the secret push to save Biden’s climate bill

Working the angles The Bill behind the bill Beating the ‘green premium’ When Manchin walked away ‘Everyone really unleashed the rage’ ‘Joe wanted a climate bill’ Winners, and losers (automakers) It was the middle of July — with temperatures ...

Now that the US climate bill is law, here’s how states can quit fossil fuels

US President Joe Biden today signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, and that’s going to give the transition of the United States to clean energy a big boost. According to the American Clean Power Association, the new law ...

How Climate-Friendly Gasoline May Yet Have a Place in Our EV Future

Automakers, fuel producers, and governments are examining the potential of e-fuels to help get us attain climate neutrality.

Divided House gives final approval of bill to fight climate change

WASHINGTON — A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats’ flagship climate and health care bill, handing President Joe Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster their prospects for keeping their hold ...

US House passes climate bill, on to President Biden

The United States House of Representatives has voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, the massive climate bill passed by the Senate on Sunday, in a party-line vote of 220-207, supported by Democrats and opposed by republicans. Now it ...

There won't be enough copper to meet climate goals, study indicates

Don’t let copper’s latest rout fool you: Supply shortages will be so severe and prices so high in coming years that they risk delaying the global shift away from fossil fuels. That’s the conclusion of a new S&P Global ...

Want to slow climate change? Look to cities

The world’s cities are a big driver of planet-warming emissions, but can play a major role in addressing climate change in the near future. United Nations scientists on Monday laid out ways to rein in emissions and curb climate ...

The new climate bill abandoned the type of electric vehicle that can make the biggest difference

The Senate’s passing of the Inflation Reduction Act should be applauded as a major step towards protecting our planet. However, it is important to note that while this agreement offers big incentives for electric cars, it also abandoned on ...

US Senate Passes Huge Climate Bill With Updated EV Tax Credit

The credit doesn't have a cap, so Tesla, GM, and Toyota can benefit. However, there are rules that may initially hinder EV adoption.

Here’s how the US climate act will lower household energy bills

The Democrats passed the big climate bill – the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – in the US Senate on Sunday, 51-50. It’s expected to pass in the House of Representatives this week, and President Joe Biden says he’ll sign ...

Senate improves EV tax credit in largest climate bill ever

Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Electrek’s Take The Senate has voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes nearly $400 billion over 10 years in funding for climate and energy related programs, and an extension and improvement of the ...

If the big US climate bill passes, here’s how it could turbocharge solar and wind

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a now fully supported Democratic bill that addresses climate change and contains wind and solar spending, is expected to be introduced tomorrow in the US Senate. Here’s what its potential impact is, should it ...

Lear joins Climate Group’s RE100 Initiative, committing to 100% renewable electricity for its global sites by 2030

Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced it has joined Climate Group’s RE100, a global renewable electricity initiative that includes over 370 major companies

Will your EV qualify for federal incentives with the Climate Bill?

With the Climate Bill that includes funding for EV buying incentives approaching its final round of voting and news about possible details on the funding running rampant, I will attempt to consolidate as much knowledge as possible into one place. ...

Rivian Says Senate Climate Bill Favors Rivals Like Tesla, GM

EV startup claims the pending federal legislation's $80,000 price cap would leave nearly all of its vehicles ineligible for incentives.

Manchin Climate and Infrastructure Deal Expands EV Tax Credits

As you’ve probably heard by now, Sen. Joe Manchin has agreed to a modified climate bill, which includes funding for renewable energy production, keep nuclear power plants open, and reduce or capture greenhouse gasses. But more importantly for those of ...

Can EVs power climate recharge?

Harnessing EVs as resources for power storage can help balance demands on the electrical grid and make renewable sources more useable, writes Doron Frenkel

MAN: Towards a sustainable, social and more climate friendly future

For the first time, MAN has placed sustainability at the heart of its corporate strategy. In its 2021 sustainability report, the truck and bus manufacturer committed to a greenhouse gas neutral balance sheet by 2050

‘They’re screaming for help’ – Vettel on F1 amid climate crisis

Sebastian Vettel is worried. Not about his Formula 1 future or his Aston Martin team’s form. Those are short-term problems completely dwarfed by a concern on a far grander scale. Vettel fears what will happen if sufficient action is ...

TRATON GROUP welcomes German government’s climate protection plan to build a charging network for trucks but calls for bolder and faster implementation

The federal government’s Immediate Action Programme for Climate Protection and Charging Infrastructure Master Plan are putting Germany ahead of the curve in bringing to life a high-performance charging network for battery electric long-haul trucks

Volvo Cars to leave ACEA car lobby group over climate goals

LONDON: Volvo Cars said on Friday it will leave the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) by the end of 2022, citing differences between its zero-emission strategy and that of Europe’s car lobby group. The Swedish carmaker has committed to ...

EU Countries Reach Deal On Climate Laws After Late-Night Talks

EU countries clinched deals on proposed laws to combat climate change early Wednesday, backing a 2035 phase-out of new fossil fuel car sales and a multibillion-euro fund to shield poorer citizens from CO2 costs. After more than 16 hours ...

Auto Display, Climate Control Maker BHTC Opens New Manufacturing And R&D Facility In Pune

New BHTC Manufacturing and R&D facility in Pune. Automotive displays and climate control maker, Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH (BHTC) has announced inaugurating a new manufacturing and R&D facility in Pune, Maharashtra. The company, headquartered in North Rhine-Westphalia manufactured automotive tech ...

Tesla loses India executive after plan to enter market stagnates

Tesla has lost one of the key executives it hired to handle business in India after the company’s plan to enter the market stagnated due to a disagreement on import duties. Manuj Khurana, Tesla’s Policy and Business Development executive ...

Apple CarPlay Has Evolved: Will Now Show Driving Data, Gauges, and Climate Controls

Apple unveiled its next-generation CarPlay system at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2022) earlier today, and it promises to be much more than just a fancy reskin. At the event, the Cupertino-based tech giant announced this major upgrade to their ...

President Biden announces plans for nationwide EV charging expansion

On Thursday, the Biden Administration proposed new guidelines for a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations. It was the most recent step forward the Biden Administration’s push to encourage more Americans to switch to electric vehicles. “Today, the ...

Polestar turns to the fashion industry to drive climate neutral textile innovation and Polestar 0 project

Swedish electric car brand Polestar is the main partner at the 2022 Global Fashion Summit (Copenhagen 7-8 June 2022), the leading international forum for sustainability in fashion

The heat pump market will more than double to $13B in cold climates by 2031

Growth potential for cold-climate heat pumps Global outlook for heat pumps Contrary to popular belief, air-source heat pumps can work very well in cold climates. They’re now the best choice for energy efficiency and reducing heating bills, and that’s ...

G7 Can Spearhead Climate Fight By Agreeing To Phase Out Coal, Germany Says

The Group of Seven countries can spearhead the fight against climate change and accelerate a pivot away from fossil fuels by agreeing to phase out coal power generation, Germany’s economy minister Robert Habeck said on Thursday. Habeck was speaking ...

Pop-Out Car Handles Have 1 Terrible Design Flaw for Drivers in Winter Climates

Pop-out car door handles One terrible design flaw with this convenience feature The dangerous fire risk of pop-out car handles Car enthusiasts love innovative new car safety features. One of the latest that will be far more common moving ...

Lear to acquire I.G. Bauerhin, a global leader in seat climate control

Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire I.G. Bauerhin (IGB), a privately held supplier of automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, steering wheel heating, seat sensors, and electronic control modules

Study: EV Adoption Rate Too Slow To Prevent The Worst Of Climate Change

Apparently, the main reason why we’re not transitioning to EVs more quickly is still because of the infrastructure.

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