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Happy New Year energy nerdsAs tradition demands (and lawyers insist), the first episode of the year is the annual ritual where Gerard, Laurent, and Michael boldly predict the future of the energy transition… and then publicly roast themselves for last year's bad calls.Before unleashing our 2026 Predictions, we do a mandatory rewind to the crystal-ball disasters of 2025: The 2025 prophecy graveyard:US oil production down in 2025 (MB — bold, brave… wrong)Oil at $40/bbl in 2025 (GR — oof)Geopolitics + broken supply chains + energy chaos = a better, more innovative world (LS — still hoping)A bloodbath for hydrogen in transportation (MB — disturbingly accurate)Record installs: Solar 700GW, EVs 20m, Batteries 200GWh (spot on)The death of all things labelled ESG, Climate, and Carbon (LS — prematurely optimistic)Scorecard: Gerard absolutely nailed Silver: from $30/oz to $60/oz in 18 months. BP technically survived 2025… but welcomed a new CEO, so partial credit at best.Michael wins overall, which he will remind us of repeatedly. After heroic levels of co-host sabotage, Laurent loses again, as is now canon.Our 2026 Predictions:

#EP326 Happy Holidays! Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague breaks down his top 5 episodes of 2025, featuring conversations that shaped how we think about solar, storage, virtual power plants, microgrids, and AI. From Jigar Shah's call for the industry to become a political force to Spark AI's permitting breakthroughs, these episodes capture where clean energy is headed.Key Episodes Covered:Episode 304 - Jigar Shah85% of new grid capacity will be solar, wind, and batteriesFossil fuels outspend clean energy 10:1 on political lobbyingVPPs could shift 20% of peak load by 203020% of Americans struggle to afford their electricity billsEpisode 274 - Ryan Mayfield and Jayson Smith CPS America's Gonzo containerized battery (125-256 kWh)20-millisecond switchover for grid-forming capabilityDaisy chain up to 12 units for megawatt-scale deployments60% of CPS workforce dedicated to serviceEpisode 307 - Peter Kelly-Detwiler 1,500 MW of data center load disconnected in Virginia incidentPJM capacity prices jumped from $30 to $329 per MW-dayCalifornia VPPs dispatched 535 MW from 100,000 homesEpisode 310 - Jeff St. John (Canary Media) 93% of new U.S. grid additions were solar, batteries, and windTexas ERCOT grid now 50% solar, wind, and batteriesCalifornia VPPs show 2:1 cost-benefit ratioTexas allocated $1.8B for microgrids after Winter Storm UriEpisode 322 - Julia Wu and Anuj Saigal (Spark AI) Platform compresses 4-10 hours of research to secondsStandard Solar reduced acquisition diligence from months to one weekThree core use cases: site selection, regulatory monitoring, acquisition due diligenceBonus: Episode 296 - Mark Palmer (Conductor Solar)Most listened to and shared episode on SpotifyCovers PPAs, project finance, and tax credit swappingDiscusses tariffs, supply chain pressures, and state policy importanceEpisodes MentionedEp 304 - https://youtu.be/lGv6NoDlf70Ep 274 - https://youtu.be/QxLIzBSM-lQEp 307 - https://youtu.be/apMrWUz7TV8Ep 310 - https://youtu.be/76PDeZ7ZGpsEp 322 - https://youtu.be/B3t0cpvTT-YEp 296 - https://youtu.be/aj_zNnpAUk8 Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Zakładam, że mieszkasz w domu, który ma już swoje lata i masz dosyć płacenia wysokich rachunków. Czy ktoś Ci powiedział, że powinieneś zamontować pompę ciepła, panele na podczerwień lub piec indukcyjny? Uważaj! Dodatkowa instalacja może nie tylko nie przynieść spodziewanych oszczędności, a nawet znacznie zwiększyć Twoje rachunki. Zapewne słyszałeś historie ludzi, którzy wymienili swój piec na węgiel lub ekogroszek na ekologiczne źródło ciepła i byli przerażeni wysokością rachunków za energię elektryczną. Najczęściej nie jest to wina samego źródła ciepła, a błędnego podejścia do tematu termomodernizacji budynku i ślepej wiary w opowieści nieuczciwych handlowców i sprzedawców, którzy pobierają solidne prowizje za polecenie konkretnego sprzętu. Jak zatem podejść do tematu termomodernizacji budynku? Kompleksowo. Oznacza to, że powinieneś uwzględnić zarówno zmniejszenie strat energii w budynku, modernizację kotłowni, wymianę źródła ciepła, instalację fotowoltaiczną, a nie tylko jedno z tych działań. Zmniejszenie strat energii w budynku Zacznij od zlokalizowania miejsc, z których ucieka najwięcej ciepła. W tym celu możesz wypożyczyć kamerę termowizyjną lub skorzystać z pomocy eksperta, który wykona audyt energetyczny Twojego budynku. Przykładowe miejsca: Stare, „zimne” okna, które mają wysoki współczynnik przenikania ciepła. Rozwiązanie: wymiana okien. Nieszczelne okna. Okna mogą być energooszczędne, ale ciepło może uciekać między oknem, a murem. Jeżeli w każdym oknie masz małe nieszczelności, to jest to tak, jakbyś miał na stałe w salonie wybitą dziurę o wielkości 0,5 metra  na 0,5 metra! (*) Nic dziwnego, że w domu jest zimno, prawda? Strop/dach. W nowym budownictwie często projektuje się 30 – 40 cm izolacji. Ile jest u Ciebie? Piwnica. Izolacja stropu między piwnicą a pierwszą kondygnacją pozwoli na ograniczenie strat ciepła na dużej powierzchni. Podobnych miejsc oczywiście może być więcej – nieszczelne drzwi, mostki cieplne przy balkonie, ucieczka ciepła przez niezaizolowaną ścianę do nieocieplonego garażu – wskazuję jedynie, że być może można ograniczyć straty energii bez konieczności kosztownego dokładania izolacji na wszystkich ścianach budynku. Modernizacja kotłowni Czy zdarza się, że w Twoim domu jest za ciepło i musisz otwierać okna, aby uzyskać optymalną temperaturę? To nie jest efektywne. Wypuszczając ciepłe powietrze tak naprawdę pozbywasz się pieniędzy. Nawet jeżeli nie otwierasz okien, a budynek raz przegrzewasz, a raz wychładzasz, to i tak zużywasz więcej energii niż przy stabilnej temperaturze. Porównałbym to do jazdy samochodem. Jazda ze stałą prędkością to mniejsze zużycie paliwa, niż gdybyś naprzemiennie przyspieszał i wytracał prędkość. Co zrobić? Może wystarczy zmienić ustawienia na termostatach lub obniżyć temperaturę wody na kotle? Tu także zalecam kontakt ze specjalistą. Wymiana źródła ciepła Do tego tematu trzeba podejść ostrożnie. Wymiana źródła ciepła na inne – nawet nowoczesne i ekologiczne – nie zawsze przyniesie oczekiwane oszczędności. Do domu musisz dostarczyć energię do ogrzewania i przygotowania ciepłej wody użytkowej. Energię tę wyraża się w jednostkach kWh. Jeżeli obecnie Twój dom ma zapotrzebowanie na energię w wysokości 16 000 kWh (odpowiada to około 3 tonom ekogroszku – wyjaśnienie poniżej), to po likwidacji pieca i założeniu paneli na podczerwień i bojlera do podgrzewania wody, będziesz pobierał 16 000 kWh energii elektrycznej. Jeżeli koszt energii wraz z dystrybucją wynosi 1,1 zł, to całkowity koszt wyniesie 17 600 złotych. Ekogroszek kosztuje kilka razy mniej… To ważne. Urządzenia elektryczne takie jak piece indukcyjne, panele na podczerwień lub maty grzewcze, zamieniają energię elektryczną na energię grzewczą w stosunku 1:1. Są to urządzenia o COP = 1, czyli każda 1 kWh energii elektrycznej daje 1 kWh energii cieplnej. I właśnie dlatego po wymianie pieca Twoje rachunki mogą wzrosnąć. Oczywiście możesz dołożyć instalację fotowoltaiczną, ale: Tak duże zużycie energii wymaga montażu drogiej instalacji o dużej mocy. Nie zawsze jest możliwość montażu instalacji z uwagi na niekorzystne usytuowanie dachu, zacienienie lub zbyt niską wytrzymałość konstrukcji dachu. Dla porównania: pompy ciepła zamieniają energię elektryczną na energię cieplną z 3-4 razy większą sprawnością więc koszty ogrzewania i podgrzewania c.w.u. pompą ciepła w tym przypadku wyniosłyby ok. 4000 – 6000 złotych rocznie. Mniejsze zużycie energii, to możliwość zakupu mniejszej i tańszej instalacji fotowoltaicznej. Pompa ciepła + fotowoltaika mogą więc się bardziej opłacać niż ogrzewanie elektryczne + fotowoltaika, ale wszystko zależy od konkretnego budynku. Nie powinno się planować termomodernizacji budynku na zasadzie: „Wymienimy piec na urządzenie elektryczne. Pobór energii będzie duży, ale bez obaw – dołożymy fotowoltaikę i będzie Pan zadowolony” . Takie podejście rzadko ma sens, szczególnie gdy dom ma wysokie straty ciepła. Każdy dom jest inny i wymaga indywidualnej analizy. Niekiedy można ograniczyć koszty w dość łatwy sposób: unikając przegrzewania budynku lub wykonując proste zmiany – np. podgrzewanie wody użytkowej tylko rano i wieczorem, izolacja wszystkich rur w kotłowni, wymiana starego bojlera na nowoczesny i dobrze izolowany itd. Wstępnie możesz policzyć koszty z pomocą symulatora udostępnionego przez Fundację Instrat: Symulator Symulator omawiam w tym filmie: Obejrzyj także film o fotowoltaice i magazynach energii: Modernizację swojego budynku przeprowadziłem kilka lat temu – wymieniłem piec na ekogroszek na pompę ciepła powietrze-woda i dołożyłem instalację fotowoltaiczną o mocy 8 kWp. Dzięki temu moje rachunki za energię wynoszą obecnie ok. 3000 – 3500 złotych rocznie. To całkowity koszt energii włącznie z ogrzewaniem, c.w.u., prądem bytowym itp. Zużycie energii elektrycznej mam dość duże: pracujemy w domu, dużo sprzętów elektronicznych, płyta indukcyjna itp. Mój dom nie jest energooszczędny według obecnych standardów. Ma tylko 12 cm styropianu i wentylację grawitacyjną. Powierzchnia: 135 m2. I pomimo tego płacę średnio 300 złotych miesięcznie. Jestem zadowolony. Podjąłem dobre decyzje, bo byłem w korzystnej sytuacji: miałem projekt budowlany i wiedziałem jakie jest zapotrzebowanie budynku na ciepło. Gdybym nie miał projektu, to mógłbym policzyć zapotrzebowanie na energię na podstawie zużycia opału. To jednak może być obarczone dość dużym błędem. W budynku zużywałem ok. 2,5 – 3 tony ekogroszku. Przyjmę do obliczeń 3 tony. Typowa wartość opałowa ekogroszku: ok. 24 MJ /kg Wartość opałowa w 3 tonach: 3000 kg × 24 MJ/kg = 72000 MJ Przelicznik: 1 kWh = 3,6 MJ Wartość opałowa w kWh: 72 000 / 3,6 = 20 000 kWh/rok Sprawność kotła: ok. 80% 20000 * 0,8 = 16000 kWh To bardzo duże zużycie energii. O wiele większe niż wynikało to z mojego projektu budowlanego. Dlaczego te wartości są zawyżone? Typowa wartość opałowa ekogroszku to wartość teoretyczna. Można uzyskać taką wartość dla paliwa suchego w ściśle kontrolowanych warunkach. W praktyce paliwo ma inną wilgotność, zawiera popiół, ma różną frakcję i spiekalność. W domu panują warunki dalekie od laboratorium – paliwo jest podawane nieoptymalnie, wymiennik jest zabrudzony i gorzej oddaje ciepło, powietrze dmucha nieefektywnie. Nie całe ciepło zostaje dostarczone do ogrzania budynku. Straty są w samej kotłowni, a dużo ciepła ucieka przez komin. Wcześniej założyłem sprawność w wysokości 80%. W praktyce sprawność jest znacznie niższa i dlatego z jednej tony ekogroszku uzyskasz znacznie mniej energii. To oznacza, że rzeczywiste zapotrzebowanie budynku na energię jest niższe niż wynikałoby to z prostych obliczeń na podstawie teoretycznej wartości opałowej. Jeżeli nie masz projektu, to zalecam wykonanie tak zwanego OZC lub audytu energetycznego, który pozwoli na uzyskanie dokładniejszych wyników. Jest to szczególnie ważne, jeżeli planujesz zakup pompy ciepła. Jeżeli kupisz pompę ciepła o zbyt dużej mocy, to przepłacisz, a pompa ciepła będzie działała nieefektywnie w okresach przejściowych (jesień, wiosna), co może skrócić jej żywotność. Więcej o pompach ciepła dowiesz się z tego podcastu: (*) Do obliczeń przyjąłem 12 okien 1,80 x 1,80 m i 3 mm nieszczelność na całym obwodzie okna. Obwód okna: 7,20. 7,20 m * 3 mm = 0,0216 m2 12 okien: 0,26 m2, czyli ok. 0,5 m x 0,5 m. Nawet mała nieszczelność, to ogromny problem. Oczywiście to uproszczenie, bo rzeczywisty przepływ powietrza zależy od ciśnienia, wiatru itp., ale i tak skala strat robi wrażenie. Artykuł Jak obniżyć rachunki za ogrzewanie? Jak zaplanować termomodernizację? pochodzi z serwisu Blog Budowlany: Jak się wybudować i nie zwariować.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 19th Publish Date: December 19th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, December 19th and Happy Birthday to Al Kaline I’m Chris Culwell and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Sawnee EMC announces a balanced rate approach for 2026 Northside Hospital Cherokee named one of the best in U.S. for maternity care School board honors retiring Chief of Staff Mike McGowan Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on saturated fats As well as Shane Delancey the Director of the Christmas Tradition at the Strand Theatre We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Here is Shane Delancey the Director of the Christmas Tradition at the Strand Theatre Commercial: THE STRAND STORY 1: Sawnee EMC announces a balanced rate approach for 2026 Sawnee EMC has some good news for its members heading into 2026—most will see their monthly bills drop slightly in January compared to December. It’s not a huge change, but hey, every little bit helps, right? Here’s the deal: the Board of Directors voted to lower the Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment (WPCA) by $4.72 per month for accounts using 1,500 kWh. At the same time, they approved small increases to base charges—about $2 to $3 per month. The net result? A $2 monthly savings for most members using 1,500 kWh. For those using less energy, the savings will be smaller, but still there. Sawnee says it’s committed to keeping rates affordable and only making changes when absolutely necessary. Serving over 203,000 accounts across seven counties in north Georgia, they also offer energy-saving tips, rebates, and incentives to help members cut costs. Questions? Call 770-887-2363 or visit www.sawnee.coop. STORY 2: Northside Hospital Cherokee named one of the best in U.S. for maternity care Northside Hospital Cherokee just snagged a big honor—it’s been named one of the nation’s top hospitals for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report. The “High Performing” rating puts it in the top 10% for uncomplicated pregnancies, making it one of only seven hospitals in Georgia to earn the distinction. Last year, nearly 3,000 babies were born at the Canton hospital, which also holds a Level III maternal care verification. Christina Roberts, director of women’s services, called the recognition a testament to their “high-quality, compassionate care.” Oh, and it’s not just maternity—Northside Cherokee also excels in 15 other areas, from cancer surgeries to heart failure care. STORY 3: School board honors retiring Chief of Staff Mike McGowan  After nearly 30 years with the Cherokee County School District, Mike McGowan is hanging up his hat—and the farewell was as heartfelt as you’d expect for someone who’s been a cornerstone of the district. At his final school board meeting last week, McGowan, CCSD’s first-ever chief of staff, was showered with gratitude, stories, and a few tears. Here is Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis and several school board members thanking McGowan for his service to CCSD. VO CLIPS From “hall monitor” to “everybody’s best friend,” McGowan’s legacy is clear: he made things better—for students, staff, and the entire community. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    We’ll be right back. Break: Ingles Markets 8 STORY 4: Names approved for new Cherokee High School athletic facilities Tommy Baker Field isn’t going anywhere—at least in name. Cherokee County’s school board made it official on Dec. 11: the new Cherokee High School’s football field will still be called Tommy Baker Field, while the stadium itself gets a fresh name, Warrior Stadium. For Cherokee’s athletic director Jeremy Adams, keeping the name alive wasn’t up for debate. The original Tommy Baker Field, home to the Warriors for 70 seasons, was named in 1958 after Tommy Baker, a student who passed away tragically in 1957. His legacy? Still strong. BRAVES: Ha-Seong Kim is staying put in Atlanta—at least for another year. The 30-year-old shortstop signed a one-year, $20 million deal with the Braves on Monday, locking him in as the team’s starter for 2026. Not bad, considering he turned down a $16 million option just last month and walked away with an extra $4 million. Kim joined the Braves late last season, claimed off waivers from Tampa Bay on Sept. 1. He made an immediate impact, hitting .309 with a .372 OBP, three homers, and 12 RBIs in his first 19 games. Sure, he cooled off at the end—1-for-19 in the last five games—but the Braves clearly see his potential. Kim’s journey hasn’t been without bumps. Injuries sidelined him for much of 2025 with the Rays, where he hit just .214 in 24 games. But let’s not forget—this guy won a Gold Glove with the Padres in 2023 and has 84 career stolen bases. The Braves are betting on a bounce-back. And if Kim can channel his San Diego form, he could be a 3-4 WAR player. High hopes, but hey, the talent’s there. I’m Keith Ippolito and this is your tribune ledger sports minute. STORY 5: Tanner Place in Canton will soon welcome its first residents  Come January 1, the first families will finally move into Tanner Place, a long-awaited affordable housing community in Canton. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday wasn’t just about opening doors—it was about honoring a legacy. Pat Tanner, the neighborhood’s namesake and a former Canton City Council member, stood alongside her 98-year-old mother, Ozella Tanner, as she cut the ribbon. “This is humbling,” Tanner said, her voice full of emotion. “We knew this city needed safe, decent housing, and today, we’ve made that happen.” Tanner Place replaces 39 old units with 70 new ones, funded through state tax credits, HUD vouchers, and local contributions. Mayor Bill Grant called it “money well spent,” noting it’s the first new public housing in Canton in over 50 years. CHA Director Jacquelyn Loberg said 18 units are ready now, with more to follow in January. This project is just the beginning—next up, the redevelopment of Oakside Drive. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on saturated fats Commercial: We’ll have closing comments after this.   COMMERCIAL: VILLA RICA WONDERLAND TRAIN   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. 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Este programa se emite en Onda Cero MS todos los jueves y los viernes a las 19:20 horas. Junto a Borja Hormigos, jefe de prensa de BMW, hablamos en profundidad del nuevo BMW iX3, uno de los lanzamientos más importantes de la marca bávara en los últimos años. Analizamos su producción en la nueva planta de Debrecen, en Hungría, una fábrica pensada desde cero para el coche eléctrico, muy vinculada al talento local y a la sostenibilidad, con una capacidad de hasta 150.000 unidades anuales. Además, abordamos el contexto en el que llega este modelo y cómo encaja en la ofensiva eléctrica de BMW, que continuará en 2026 con la llegada del nuevo BMW i3, el Serie 3 eléctrico. Entramos al detalle en el diseño, la tecnología y la sostenibilidad del BMW iX3: desde el uso de más de 700 kilos de materiales reutilizados, el nuevo lenguaje de diseño que sustituye cromados por luz o la llegada del primer frunk delantero en un BMW, hasta su avanzado interior tecnológico con pantallas de gran formato, head-up display y un sistema de inteligencia artificial que adapta los ADAS al estilo de conducción. También repasamos su impresionante ficha técnica, con el sistema Gen6 eDrive, batería de 108 kWh, hasta 805 km de autonomía homologada y carga ultrarrápida a 800 voltios. En la segunda parte del podcast charlamos con Eduardo Divar, director general de Kia, para conocer a fondo el nuevo Kia Stonic 2026, uno de los pilares comerciales de la marca en España y una referencia dentro del segmento B-SUV. Repasamos su evolución desde 2017, su peso clave en el canal de particulares y el crecimiento de Kia en el mercado español, así como el papel que juega el Stonic dentro de una gama cada vez más consolidada. Analizamos los cambios de diseño, tecnología y equipamiento del renovado Stonic, que crece en tamaño, refuerza su imagen con el lenguaje Opposites United, estrena nuevas ópticas LED, llantas y colores, y da un salto importante en digitalización interior y sistemas de seguridad. También repasamos su gama mecánica, basada en motores gasolina eficientes con y sin microhibridación, así como su posicionamiento de precio, clave para seguir siendo uno de los SUV urbanos más competitivos del mercado. Escúchanos en: www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: autofmradio Twitch: AutoFMPodcast Youtube: @AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es

In December 2025's Recharge podcast, co-presenters Matt Fernley (Battery Materials Review) and Cormac O'Laoire (Electrios Energy) review the key developments shaping the battery materials and energy storage sectors as the industry heads into 2026, including: Why lithium demand forecasts may be overstated, including assumptions around lithium intensity per kWh and EV battery pack sizes EV battery size trends, affordability, and the divergence between Europe and China, including the role of SUVs, crossovers and EREVs What does NIO's decision to stop selling its semi-solid battery mean for the market? Battery pricing trends, BNEF pack cost benchmarks, and whether 2025 marks the trough for cell and pack costs Capacity utilisation, pricing pressure and why older gigafactories risk becoming uncompetitive BESS market dynamics, including strong cell shipments, slower installations, inventory build-ups and project delays

VOV1 - Hai dự án điện gió Hướng Phùng 1 (30 MW) và Công Hải 1 – Giai đoạn 2 (25 MW) có ý nghĩa rất quan trọng cho hệ thống điện quốc gia bổ sung hơn 160 triệu KWh điện sạch mỗi năm (trong đó, nhà máy Hướng Phùng 1 đóng góp khoảng 88,55 triệu kWh và nhà máy Công Hải 1 đóng góp 73,037 triệu kWh).

The Federal Highway Administration is calling on the private sector to provide funding for the replacement of the American Legion Memorial Bridge, which is currently costing the industry an estimated $43 million in congestion delays. For more details on the agency's request to address this major infrastructure challenge, read how the DOT wants private sector to end $43M freight bottleneck. DHL Supply Chain has officially added its first Tesla Semi to its fleet following a successful pilot program in California that saw the vehicle average 1.72 kWh per mile. You can learn more about the vehicle's specs and route performance as DHL Supply Chain deploys first Tesla Semi in net zero carbon push. A Laredo-based cross-border carrier with 600 drivers has filed for bankruptcy protection, reporting up to $50 million in liabilities and over 200 creditors. Details regarding the filing and fleet operations are available in the report: Laredo carrier Texas International Enterprises files for Chapter 11. Finally, tune in to FreightWaves TV for new episodes of The Long Haul and Freightonomics airing later this morning. Don't forget to visit vote.freightwaves.com to cast your ballot for America's favorite freight town before the results are revealed at the end of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Highway Administration is calling on the private sector to provide funding for the replacement of the American Legion Memorial Bridge, which is currently costing the industry an estimated $43 million in congestion delays. For more details on the agency's request to address this major infrastructure challenge, read how the DOT wants private sector to end $43M freight bottleneck. DHL Supply Chain has officially added its first Tesla Semi to its fleet following a successful pilot program in California that saw the vehicle average 1.72 kWh per mile. You can learn more about the vehicle's specs and route performance as DHL Supply Chain deploys first Tesla Semi in net zero carbon push. A Laredo-based cross-border carrier with 600 drivers has filed for bankruptcy protection, reporting up to $50 million in liabilities and over 200 creditors. Details regarding the filing and fleet operations are available in the report: Laredo carrier Texas International Enterprises files for Chapter 11. Finally, tune in to FreightWaves TV for new episodes of The Long Haul and Freightonomics airing later this morning. Don't forget to visit vote.freightwaves.com to cast your ballot for America's favorite freight town before the results are revealed at the end of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EnergyCloud, the Irish charity focused on energy poverty, has published the first of its monthly Wasted Clean Energy Reports. This is a monthly analysis of renewable energy lost and the missed opportunity to lift households out of energy poverty. In January 2025 the Government published the Programme for Government and committed to use surplus renewable energy, that would otherwise be wasted, to help those in fuel poverty, ensuring that the whole community benefits. Since this commitment over €414 million in renewable energy has been wasted, an equivalent of €1.3 million per day and enough renewable energy to have heated over 390 million tanks of hot water. This waste is occurring during a cost-of-living crisis when, according to the ESRI, 550,000 homes are in energy poverty and at a time when over 300,000 homes are in electricity arrears. Metric Value Source Days since Programme for Government commitment to use surplus renewable energy to help those in fuel poverty 314 Programme for Government January 2025 Renewable energy wasted (kWh) 1,169 GWh EirGrid to 31 October Approx. retail value of wasted energy (€) €414 million Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland Equivalent tanks of hot water heated 390 million EnergyCloud average 3 kWh/tank Average waste per day (€) €1,318,000 Calculated See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Three major stories from December 9, 2025 reveal fundamentally different strategic approaches as Chinese EV companies and autonomous driving firms face an increasingly brutal 2026 market. This episode analyzes NIO's battery philosophy, Waymo's safety crisis, and Li Auto's organizational reset to determine which strategy will succeed long-term.NIO's Onvo president Shen Fei stated in a December 8 interview that extended-range electric vehicles with large battery packs represent a waste of resources. His argument is that with charging infrastructure increasingly developed in China, EREVs with large battery packs not only sacrifice interior space but also create unnecessary cost burdens, adding approximately 15,000 REN per range extender for automakers and consumers. Shen explained that EREVs and battery-swap-enabled vehicles compete on different dimensions, with larger batteries and fuel tanks representing incremental innovation while battery swapping constitutes systemic innovation requiring companies to address numerous challenges.Supporting this philosophy, approximately 40 percent of Onvo L90 owners, which comes standard with an 85 kWh battery pack, downgrade to the lower-capacity 60 kWh pack, saving about 3,600 REN in annual battery rental costs. Shen noted most owners no longer experience range anxiety thanks to charging infrastructure expansion. This contrasts with recent competitor launches including Leapmotor's D19 large SUV with 80 kWh battery, the largest among Chinese EREVs, and XPeng's X9 EREV with 63.3 kWh battery offering 452 km CLTC range.On December 5, Onvo announced deployment of over 8,000 new battery packs in battery swap stations available to its vehicles, with completion expected by mid-January 2026. Currently, Onvo accesses 2,300 NIO battery swap stations housing approximately 7,000 battery packs. Beyond serving vehicle owners, these batteries generate revenue by providing grid services. In Zhejiang province, each battery earns approximately 1.2 REN per kWh, with average usable capacity of 50 kWh generating roughly 60 REN daily or 20,000 REN annually per battery.Waymo faces a major safety crisis after the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration forced a software recall following 19 incidents of Waymo autonomous vehicles illegally passing school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop signs during student pickup and dropoff. US traffic laws mandate all vehicles stop immediately when school buses activate red warning lights, with violations carrying 1,000 dollar fines for human drivers. The Austin Independent School District requested Waymo suspend operations during critical school hours, but Waymo refused, citing disagreement with the district's risk assessment and defending operations using its safety record.After claiming a November 17 software update fixed the vulnerability, five additional violations occurred within two weeks. The Austin school district reported 19 total recorded incidents since the 2025-26 school year began. When questioned by NHTSA about ceasing operations, software fix effectiveness, and recall plans, Waymo was required to respond by January 20, 2026. Waymo Chief Safety Officer Mauricio Peña emphasized internal statistics showing pedestrian injury accident incidence one-twelfth that of human drivers while announcing voluntary software recall for appropriately slowing and stopping in relevant scenarios.Waymo's aggressive expansion across San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin, Atlanta with planned 2026 entry into Las Vegas, San Diego, and Detroit has been accompanied by numerous safety incidents. NHTSA data shows at least 14 animal collision incidents. Local residents report Waymo vehicles transformed from overly courteous to aggressive behavior including weaving through tunnels, incomplete stops at stop signs, squeezing past vehicles, and illegal U-turns. When asked why Robotaxi became increasingly aggressive, Chris Ludwick, Waymo Senior

Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary joins the Mining Pod to discuss his bull thesis on AI, bitcoin, and Bitzero. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Kevin O'Leary, investor and Shark Tank star, joins us to talk about the intersection of Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure. Kevin breaks down why he invested in Bitzero and why the North American grid is all but tapped out. He also covers geopolitical AI chip strategies, the Genius Act and stablecoins, and why institutional capital will ignore altcoins while boosting BTC and ETH. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** * Sub $0.06/kWh power is key * 50% of NA data centers will fail  * Global data center demand is 250GW * 1GW compute needs 1.4GW buildout  * 1.4GW buildout costs up to $7B  * Bit Zero has 1.5 EH/s in Norway Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:51 What is Bitzero? 06:18 What sets Bitzero apart? 08:45 What are investors missing? 11:19 Expansion strategy & load mix 16:17 18 actual customers 20:15 AI bull market timeline 25:33 Classifying assets & portfolio allocations

Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Kevin O'Leary, investor and Shark Tank star, joins us to talk about the intersection of Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure. Kevin breaks down why he invested in Bitzero and why the North American grid is all but tapped out. He also covers geopolitical AI chip strategies, the Genius Act and stablecoins, and why institutional capital will ignore altcoins while boosting BTC and ETH. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** * Sub $0.06/kWh power is key * 50% of NA data centers will fail  * Global data center demand is 250GW * 1GW compute needs 1.4GW buildout  * 1.4GW buildout costs up to $7B  * Bit Zero has 1.5 EH/s in Norway Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:51 What is Bitzero? 06:18 What sets Bitzero apart? 08:45 What are investors missing? 11:19 Expansion strategy & load mix 16:17 18 actual customers 20:15 AI bull market timeline 25:33 Classifying assets & portfolio allocations

Send us a textThinking about putting solar on your roof? We break down the real numbers and the hidden costs most sales pitches skip. From roof age and orientation to removal fees and financing traps, we map out the path that makes solar pay—and the scenarios where it stalls. If your shingles are nearing the end of their life, adding panels now can force an expensive remove-and-reinstall when you inevitably replace the roof. That extra step often adds years to your break-even point, even with improved panel efficiency and a federal tax credit available through 2032.We share practical benchmarks: a typical home using around 10,000 kWh annually may see a break-even just past ten years if the roof faces south around a 20-degree pitch. Shift that orientation or plan a reroof midstream and your payback stretches further. We also unpack why resale value isn't guaranteed. Some buyers love solar; others don't want the responsibility, especially if there's an outstanding loan. A financed system can complicate closing, and in some cases, buyers refuse to assume the remaining balance.For long-term owners, the strategy changes. Pairing a durable metal roof with a quality solar install can unlock decades of performance while avoiding mid-life tear-off costs. If you're building new, design with solar in mind: a clean, south-facing plane, thoughtful overhangs, and fewer penetrations. If you're retrofitting, demand multiple quotes, production models that include shading and degradation, and clear warranties on panels, inverters, and roof penetrations. We also cover inspection realities: panels can block access to shingles and flashings, so documentation and maintenance matter.Ready to make a smart call on solar? Subscribe for more grounded home insights, share this episode with a friend weighing the decision, and leave a review with your roof age and how long you plan to stay—we'll help you run the numbers.Support the showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Columbus Ohio visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) NBC4 news segments: The importance of home inspections, and what to look for | NBC4 WCMH-TV Advice from experts: Don't skip the home inspection | NBC4 WCMH-TV OSU student's mysterious symptoms end up tied to apartment's air quality | NBC4 WCMH-TV How to save money by winterizing your home | NBC4 WCMH-TV Continuing Education for Ohio Agents Scheduled classes Continuing Education for Ohio Agents Course lis...

The global superyacht sector has officially surged past €50B, driven by explosive growth in new builds, refit, charter, technology, crew, and the global supply chain. In this week's episode of Yachting Unplugged, Kim Sweers The Boat Boss delivers the most comprehensive roundup of the year. From a record-breaking METS Trade Show to multi-million-euro refit activity at Damen Yachting, CEO shifts across major brands, breakthrough new flagship yachts, and the rise of electric supercats — this episode defines where the industry is heading in 2026 and beyond. ⛓️ What's Inside This Episode

Le prix de l'électricité pour les ménages européens est loin d'être uniforme, présentant un véritable grand écart tarifaire à travers le continent. Selon les données de 2024, le coût du kilowattheure (kWh) varie de 0,10 euro à 0,39 euro, illustrant une forte hétérogénéité entre les États membres.Un Mix Énergétique DéterminantLa principale explication de ces variations réside dans le mix énergétique adopté par chaque pays.Coûts Stables et Bas : Les nations qui s'appuient majoritairement sur des sources d'énergie peu sensibles à la volatilité des marchés internationaux — comme l'énergie nucléaire (cas de la France, à près de 70% de sa production) ou l'hydroélectricité (cas de la Norvège) — bénéficient de coûts de production plus stables et, par conséquent, souvent plus bas.Coûts Volatils et Élevés : À l'inverse, les pays qui dépendent fortement des énergies fossiles, telles que le gaz ou le charbon (comme l'Allemagne, la Pologne ou les Pays-Bas), exposent davantage leurs consommateurs aux fluctuations imprévisibles des prix des matières premières sur les marchés mondiaux.En 2024, l'Allemagne affichait le kWh le plus cher à 0,39 euro, suivie de près par le Danemark et l'Irlande (0,37 euro). La France, avec un prix moyen de 0,29 euro/kWh pour les particuliers en 2024 (légèrement au-dessus de la moyenne européenne), se situait en milieu de tableau. Les tarifs les plus avantageux se trouvent dans des pays comme la Hongrie (environ 0,10 euro/kWh), ainsi qu'en Bulgarie, à Malte ou en Croatie.L'Impact Crucial de la FiscalitéAu-delà de la production, la fiscalité représente un levier majeur pour expliquer les différences de prix. Certains États choisissent de taxer fortement l'électricité pour financer la transition énergétique et les investissements dans les renouvelables, comme c'est en partie le cas en Allemagne. D'autres, à l'opposé, limitent drastiquement la charge fiscale pour maintenir des tarifs bas. La Hongrie, par exemple, utilise une TVA réduite et un encadrement des prix par l'État pour proposer les tarifs les plus faibles.En France, le gouvernement envisage d'utiliser ce levier fiscal en étudiant une possible baisse des accises sur l'électricité, tout en prévoyant une augmentation de celles sur le gaz pour harmoniser les politiques en faveur de la transition énergétique. Cependant, cette mesure, bien que bénéfique pour les foyers au tout-électrique, pourrait pénaliser les ménages chauffés au gaz (notamment dans le parc social), soulevant des discussions complexes pour l'équilibre du budget 2026. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

VOV1 - Với tổng mức đầu tư khoảng 1,4 tỷ USD, Nhà máy điện Nhơn Trạch 3 và 4 là dự án đầu tiên của chuỗi LNG (PV GAS) - điện Power (PV Power) trong tiến trình chuyển dịch năng lượng của Petrovietnam.Khi vận hành ổn định, NMĐ NT3&4, với tổng công suất 1.624 MW, dự kiến cung cấp trên 9 tỷ kWh điện/năm

In gesprek met Wiebe Wakker over zijn tocht die begon als een afstudeerplan en uitmondde in een reis van ruim 95 duizend kilometer. Zonder geld en in een geleende elektrische auto reed hij van Nederland naar Sydney. Zijn route werd bepaald door mensen die hem hielpen met een maaltijd, een slaapplek of een stopcontact. Zo trok hij van huis tot huis en ontmoette hij onderweg mensen die hem telkens weer op weg hielpen.Wiebe vertelt over dagen van wachten, kapotte laadpalen en grensovergangen waar geen einde aan leek te komen. Ook komt aan bod hoe hij omging met momenten van twijfel en vermoeidheid. De Blue Bandit, zijn omgebouwde Volkswagen Golf met een accupakket van 37 kWh, werd gaandeweg een vertrouwd beeld voor velen die zijn reis volgden.We praten over wat dit avontuur met hem heeft gedaan, hoe hij zichzelf beter leerde kennen en waarom Plug Me In voor hem veel meer is dan een reis van A naar B.

The holidays are here—and we know December can be a whirlwind for families, especially when it comes to finances. That's why we've got some cheerful news to share: your CFEMC bill will be lighter this month! Thanks to a $30 energy credit and a Power Cost Adjustment of .003500—about $3.50 per 1,000 kWh—you'll see real savings. In this episode, we're joined by CFEMC CEO Chris Stephens to unwrap how we make this possible. It's a perfect example of the cooperative spirit—and a little extra holiday cheer for our members! 

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo test two vastly different vehicles, both with stellar performance potential. In our road test segment, Matt and Jack share their drives of the new 2026 Audi A5 and S5, now a liftback duo that replaces both the A4 sedan and A5 Sportback. Jack also reviews Hyundai's most luxurious electric SUV yet, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy. And in our interview segment, Jack speaks with Matthew Jones, founder of Towlos, a fast-growing trailer-sharing marketplace with a unique origin story. Jack and Matt also reflect on the aftermath of the Los Angeles Auto Show, where the pair got a first look at several major debuts. They also share insider commentary as longtime jurors for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards, which announced their 2026 finalists at the show.

Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã deste sábado (29): O suspeito pelo ataque a dois membros da Guarda Nacional em uma área próxima à Casa Branca, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, será acusado de homicídio. Além disso, Trump também está envolvido em uma tensão com a Venezuela e nas negociações entre Rússia e Ucrânia. Para falar sobre esses eventos recentes, a Jovem Pan News recebe o professor e coordenador de Relações Internacionais, Frederico Seixas. Com a chegada das chuvas nos próximos meses, aos poucos a conta de luz deve ficar mais barata. De acordo com a Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica, a bandeira vermelha patamar 1, será trocada pela amarela já no próximo mês. Dessa maneira, os consumidores vão passar a pagar R$1,88 para cada 100 kWh. Reportagem: Misael Mainetti. O presidente do Senado, Davi Alcolumbre (União Brasil), e o ex-presidente da Casa, Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD), voltaram a conversar após rumores de ruptura e aproveitaram para articular a aprovação de Jorge Messias na sabatina, indicado por Lula para ocupar o cargo de ministro do STF. A Corregedoria da Polícia Militar prendeu, na última sexta-feira (28), cinco policiais do Batalhão de Choque. Eles são acusados de crimes cometidos durante a megaoperação realizada há cerca de um mês nos Complexos da Penha e do Alemão, no Rio de Janeiro. As investigações apontam que os agentes teriam desviado dois fuzis apreendidos durante a ação policial com o objetivo de revendê-los, configurando crime militar e corrupção. Reportagem: Rodrigo Viga. O Papa Leão XIV condenou veementemente o uso da religião para justificar guerras e violência durante sua primeira viagem internacional como pontífice, realizada na Turquia, onde celebrou os 1.700 anos do Concílio de Niceia. Diante de líderes cristãos do Oriente Médio e representantes de outras tradições religiosas, o Papa classificou como “escândalo” que a fé cristã ainda seja utilizada como instrumento para legitimar perseguições e conflitos. A Comissão do Congresso Nacional pode votar a Lei de Diretrizes Orçamentárias (LDO) na próxima terça-feira (2). A movimentação ocorre em um cenário de acirramento e desavenças entre o Legislativo e o Palácio do Planalto. O presidente do Senado, Davi Alcolumbre (União Brasil), agendou a sessão na tentativa de destravar a pauta e garantir a votação da diretriz orçamentária, essencial para o planejamento das contas públicas. Reportagem: Victoria Abel. O presidente da Câmara dos Deputados, Hugo Motta (Republicanos), confirmou que o relator da PEC da Segurança, Mendonça Filho (União Brasil), vai apresentar os principais pontos na reunião do Colegiado de Líderes na semana que vem. Reportagem: André Anelli. A inquietude no Congresso Nacional diante da indicação de Jorge Messias como ministro do STF parece estar longe de acabar. O senador Izalci Lucas (PL-DF) conversa com a Jovem Pan News sobre a sabatina de Messias e o embate entre o presidente do Senado, Davi Alcolumbre (União Brasil), e o presidente Lula. A próxima semana pode ser movimentada dentro do Congresso Nacional, uma vez que o PL Antifacção pode ser votado no Senado, em meio à tensão com o governo. É importante lembrar que a gestão Lula (PT) encaminhou 58 sugestões de alteração para o texto, que será analisado no Senado Federal. Reportagem: Victoria Abel. O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, declarou que todas as ordens executivas, memorandos e documentos oficiais assinados pelo seu antecessor, Joe Biden, com o uso de "caneta automática" (autopen), não têm mais validade. Segundo Trump, cerca de 92% dos documentos firmados durante a gestão Biden passaram por esse procedimento mecânico de assinatura Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of EV Musings, Gary Comerford discusses the accuracy of electric vehicle chargers with Craig Marsden from EVCI Global. They explore the discrepancies between what chargers report and what is actually delivered, highlighting the lack of regulation compared to traditional fuel stations. Craig explains the testing process and the potential for a diamond standard accreditation for accurate chargers.Guest Details:Craig Marsden : I lead the technical and operational strategy at EVCI Global, specialising in the accuracy of electricity delivered, future compliance, and trustworthiness of public EV charging. My work focuses on real-world testing and independent verification, ensuring every kWh billed is every kWh delivered. With experience across the UK and Ireland, I work directly with charge point operators, regulators, and fleets to raise standards and future-proof infrastructure. I head the development of the EVCI Diamond Standard – the UK's only accreditation for EV charger accuracy, aligned with MID Class A (±2%) thresholds. My goal is simple: build a charging ecosystem drivers can trust, operators can market, and regulators can stand behind.Craig's WebsiteThis season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.Links in the show notes:Italy launches electric vehicle bonus - electrive.com - Cool ThingEpisode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford Support me: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusingsKo-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings The Books:'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIckSocial Media:EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEvInstagram: @EVmusingsOctopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium

Cosa significa portare avanti la transizione energetica dentro un'azienda pubblica che produce, distribuisce e vende energia 100% rinnovabile?E come si spiega tutto questo in modo semplice, chiaro e vicino alle persone?In questa puntata registrata durante la tredicesima edizione del Salone della CSR e dell'Innovazione Sociale, Davide Franzago, Enrico Chiari e Leonardo Feletto incontrano Mara Ghidinelli, Responsabile Relazioni Esterne e Sostenibilità di CVA – Compagnia Valdostana delle Acque, realtà pubblica che negli anni è passata dall'idroelettrico a un modello integrato sulle energie rinnovabili. Con Mara parliamo di:produzioni rinnovabili tra idroelettrico, fotovoltaico ed eolico;il ruolo dell'efficientamento energetico e perché “il kWh migliore è quello non consumato”;come dialogare con stakeholder diversi: cittadini, imprese, PA e territori;criticità, opportunità e percezioni culturali che accompagnano la transizione;il nuovo scenario dei prosumer e delle comunità energetiche;come supportare i comuni nel costruire progetti energetici condivisi.Un episodio che racconta la transizione energetica non come slogan, ma come lavoro quotidiano fatto di tecnologia, relazioni, dati e buon senso.▪️ Mara Ghidinellihttps://www.csreinnovazionesociale.it/relatore/ghidinelli-mara/▪️ CVA – Compagnia Valdostana delle Acquehttps://www.cvaspa.it/▪️ Il Salone della CSR e dell'Innovazione Socialehttps://www.csreinnovazionesociale.it/

The Data Center Boom: Five Trends Engineering Firms Need to Know The data center market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by artificial intelligence adoption and changing infrastructure demands. For ACEC member firms, this represents both a substantial business opportunity and a chance to shape critical national infrastructure. ACEC's latest Market Intelligence Brief reveals a market poised to reach $62 billion in design and construction spending by 2029, with implications that extend far beyond traditional data center engineering. The launch of ChatGPT in 2022 marked an inflection point. What began as voice assistants has evolved into sophisticated language learning models that consume dramatically more energy. A standard AI query uses about 0.012 kilowatt-hours, while generating a single high-quality image requires 2.0 kWh—roughly 20 times the daily consumption of a standard LED lightbulb. As weekly ChatGPT users surged from 100 million to 700 million between November 2023 and August 2025, the infrastructure implications became impossible to ignore. AI-driven data center power demand, which stood at just 4 gigawatts in 2024, is projected to reach 123 gigawatts by 2035. Even more striking: 70 percent of data center power demand will be driven by AI workloads. This explosive growth requires engineering solutions at unprecedented scale, from power distribution and backup systems to advanced cooling technologies and grid integration strategies. Public perception about data center water consumption often overlooks important nuances in cooling technology. While mechanical cooling systems have historically consumed significant water resources, newer approaches could dramatically reduce water use. Free air cooling, closed-loop systems, and liquid immersion technologies offer low-water use alternatives, with some methods reducing freshwater consumption by 70 percent or more compared to traditional systems. As Thom Jackson, mechanical engineer and partner at Dunham Engineering, notes: "Most data centers utilize closed loop cooling systems requiring no makeup water and minimal maintenance." The "big four" hyperscale operators—Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Meta—have all committed to becoming water-positive by 2030, replenishing more water than they consume. These commitments are driving innovation in cooling system design and creating opportunities for engineering firms with expertise in sustainable mechanical systems. The days of one-size-fits-all data centers are over. Latency requirements, scalability needs, and proximity to end users are accelerating adoption of diverse building types. Edge data centers bring computing closer to users for real-time applications like IoT and 5G. Hyperscale facilities support massive cloud and AI workloads with 100,000-plus servers. Colocation models enable scalable shared environments for enterprises, while modular designs—prefabricated with integrated power and cooling—offer rapid, cost-effective deployment. Each model presents distinct engineering challenges and opportunities, from specialized HVAC systems and high floor-to-ceiling ratios for hyperscale facilities to distributed infrastructure planning for edge networks. Two emerging trends deserve particular attention. First, the Department of Energy has selected four federal sites to host AI data centers paired with clean energy generation, including small modular reactors (SMRs). The Nuclear Regulatory Commission anticipates at least 25 SMR license applications by 2029, signaling strong demand for nuclear co-location expertise. Second, developers are increasingly exploring adaptive reuse of underutilized office spaces, Brownfield sites, and historical buildings. These locations offer existing utility infrastructure that can reduce construction time and costs, making them attractive alternatives despite some design constraints. Recent federal policy changes are streamlining data center deployment. Executive Order 14318 directs agencies to accelerate environmental reviews and permitting, while revisions to New Source Review under the Clean Air Act could allow construction to begin before air permits are issued. ACEC recently formed the Data Center Task Force to advocate for policies that balance speed, affordability, and national security in data center development, complimenting EO 14318. For engineering firms, site selection expertise has become increasingly valuable. Success hinges on sales and use tax exemptions, existing power and fiber connectivity, effective community engagement, and thorough environmental risk assessment. AI-driven planning tools like UrbanFootprint and ESRI ArcGIS are helping developers evaluate site suitability, identifying opportunities for firms. The data center market offers engineering firms a chance to lead in sustainable design, infrastructure innovation, and strategic planning at a moment when digital infrastructure has become as critical as traditional utilities.  

Some DC fast charging sites print money. Others quietly ruin portfolio-wide ROI. In this episode of In-Between Charges, Kevin and Mike sit down with Rohan Puri, CEO & Co-Founder of Stable Auto, to unpack why. Stable Auto works with many of the largest American CPOs and investors to predict utilization, pick winning locations, and set smarter prices for DC fast charging networks. Rohan shares how he went from building robotic charging arms for autonomous fleets to running a software company that underwrites the profitability of EV charging assets.Together, they dig into what actually drives DCFC performance: traffic patterns, EV penetration, trip distances, amenities, competition, hardware choices, and even how many ports is the right amount for a site. They talk about why “put it near a highway and a gas station” is often wrong, why co-locating with competitors can increase your utilization, how to think in IRR and margin instead of just kWh per port per day, and where dynamic pricing and energy arbitrage could unlock new revenue streams. If you're a CPO, retailer, investor, or just trying to understand why some sites thrive while others bleed cash, this episode goes straight to the core of DC fast charging economics.

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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Germany industrial system is imploding, electricity costs are rising, the [CB] wanted to do this to every country. Biden/Obama created the recession that Trump is pulling us out of. Trump is moving to 50 year mortgages. Trump holds all the power with tariffs, it is the key to removing the [CB] and becoming the most economically powerful country. The [DS] is now trapped in the shutdown. They are desperately trying to get out of it. As they push they exposed everything they have done. Obamacare, EV push, SNAP its all a fraud. Obama has been enriching himself, all roads lead to Obama. Trump is telling the republicans what needs to be done to take full power back and give it to the people. Trump knows the enemy will do this if he doesn't.   Economy Endgame For Germany's Industrial Power Prices: Green Deal Failure Sparks Subsidy Spiral   German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted top executives from the German steel industry at a summit in the the Chancellery to discuss solutions to the deepening crisis. Since the peak year of 2018, German steel production has fallen by around 25 percent. Germany's economic crisis is accelerating. Sky-high energy costs, relentless competition from China and India, and the EU's absurd push for “green steel”—a climate-neutral variant no one demands on the world market—are pushing companies either into insolvency or out of the country. Industrial electricity prices have hovered around 16–17 ct/kWh for months. German industry still pays up to 70 percent more than U.S. or French competitors, who benefit from nuclear power as their energy base. This is the cost of the green transition. Green Deal Fails The frequency of summits is telling. Germany's transition to a climate-neutral economy has already failed. Reality refuses to bend to Brussels' Green Deal diktat. Source: zerohedge.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1987560785116385686?s=20 President Trump Orders Investigation Into Foreign-Owned Meat Packing Companies For Driving Up Price of Beef Through “Illicit Collusion”  President Trump on Friday ordered the Justice Department to launch an investigation into foreign meatpacking companies for driving up the price of beef through “illicit collusion.” Beef prices are soaring in the US. According to some reports, ground beef and steak prices are up nearly 50% since July 2020. Trump has launched an investigation into meatpacking companies for possible price fixing and manipulation.     these Corporations are not criminally profiting at the expense of the American People. I am asking the DOJ to act expeditiously. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Overview of Alleged Price Fixing in the Beef IndustryThe "Big Four" meatpacking companies—JBS, Tyson Foods, Cargill, and National Beef—control about 85% of U.S. beef processing. They have faced multiple antitrust lawsuits and Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations accusing them of colluding to suppress prices paid to ranchers for live cattle while artificially inflating wholesale and retail beef prices. This creates a wide "meat margin" profit for packers at the expense of producers and consumers.

Anna Baydakova discusses Russia's dramatic shift toward Bitcoin, covering mining legalization, the crypto exodus, sanctions impact, and how Russians use Bitcoin to survive economic isolation and preserve wealth amid political repression. Anna Baydakova, Senior Reporter at CoinDesk joins us to talk about Russia's complex relationship with Bitcoin. From Putin's surprising embrace of crypto mining to the grey market of mining rig distribution, Anna reveals how sanctions transformed Russia's crypto landscape. We explore Siberian mining operations and why Russians increasingly turn to Bitcoin as both protest and preservation against an authoritarian regime. Link to the full report: https://blockspace.media/insight/in-between-worlds-the-state-of-bitcoin-mining-in-russia/ Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: • Russia legalized Bitcoin mining in November 2024 • Hash rate dropped 10-15% after Ukraine invasion • Electricity costs $0.02-0.04/kWh in Siberia • Putin shifted from anti-crypto to pro-mining • Telegram channels became primary crypto platform Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:16 Russia mining overview 02:56 Past 3 years of growth 08:30 Top Russian Miners 09:11 Mining "ban" is complicated 13:30 Who owns these miners? 17:31 Sanctions & War 23:23 Grey ASIC market 26:36 Wrap up -

UK diesel prices just jumped after fresh US/UK sanctions targeting Russian oil producers — and the knock-on could be big. In this week's UK Energy Show, we break down the two-tier oil market (sanctioned barrels stuck “on the water” vs freely traded supply), why diesel is the pressure point, and how Lukoil's asset sale and Petrofac's collapse play into UK energy, jobs, and prices. We also dig into North Sea politics (Rosebank & Jackdaw), the Tony Blair Institute's call to slow the 2030 clean-energy push, and why electricity stays high when gas is ~6p/kWh but power caps at ~26p/kWh. What you'll learnHow tougher secondary sanctions can squeeze legal supply and lift UK dieselWhy India's pivot to non-Russian barrels tightens the “free” marketThe real-world impact: pump prices, logistics costs, and your weekly shopLukoil (refinery sales) & Petrofac (administration): signals vs realitiesBrent vs dated Brent: the price that actually matters for North Sea flowsRosebank/Jackdaw economics, Equinor's role, and UK competitiveness #UKEnergy #DieselPrices #OilMarket #Sanctions #Lukoil #Petrofac #Brent #NorthSea #CostOfLiving #FuelHedging

While everyone's focused on NIO's 70-day countdown to profitability, institutional money started moving. RWC Asset Management just disclosed they bought $14.5 million worth of NIO shares in Q3 2025, scaling their position from $100,000 to over $20 million - a 200X increase.What do they see that made them go all-in right now?In today's episode, I break down three major NIO developments from October 27, 2025:RWC's $14.5M Bet:Purchased 2.7 million shares during Q3 2025Position grew from ~$100K to $20.83 millionNow represents 1.01% of their $2 billion portfolioRWC's portfolio is mostly mature value plays (Macy's, HP, Cisco) - NIO stands outThey bought DURING the turnaround, not before it (Q3 = July-Sept when momentum became obvious)90 Million Battery Swaps Milestone:NIO hit 90 million swaps just 100 days after 80 millionNow performing 100,000+ battery swaps per dayFirst 1 million swaps took 29 months, latest 10 million took 100 days (acceleration)4.75 billion kWh dispensed = enough to power 2.37 million households for a year100 millionth swap expected January 2026This infrastructure creates a moat that gets stronger with scaleUS Demand Survey Results:Over 50% of US buyers now open to Chinese EV brands like NIO and BYDDespite significant data privacy concerns and government scrutinyShows product-market fit exists, but regulatory/political barriers remainNot an actionable catalyst for 2025-2026, but signals latent demandThe Investment Thesis:RWC isn't waiting for Q4 profitability to be achieved - they're positioning BEFORE the announcement. If you wait until NIO reports a profitable quarter, the stock will already be repriced. They're buying the setup, not the result.But let's be clear: RWC put 1% of their portfolio into this. That's not "bet the farm" conviction. That's "attractive risk-reward given the setup" conviction. As Motley Fool notes, "NIO remains a risky stock to own. Investors should treat it as a speculative bet."What We're Actually Betting On:✅ Three-brand strategy execution (working so far)⏳ Production scaling to 15K ES8/month by December (in progress)⏳ Q4 profitability target (70 days to find out)❓ Sustained profitability beyond Q4 (the real test)What I'm Watching:November delivery numbers (October results due early Nov)ES8 production updates (need 15K/month by December)More institutional 13F filings showing Q3 positionsBattery swap daily volume trendsThis is news-driven analysis for investors who want to understand what's happening beyond the headlines. I'm long NIO, but I'm not here to pump or spread fear - just breaking down what the smart money is doing and what it means.NIO stock is up 58.3% year-to-date as of October 24, 2025, trading at $6.90 with a $17 billion market cap. The question is: Are institutional buyers like RWC early, or are they right?#NIOStock #InstitutionalInvesting #ElectricVehiclesNIO stock, NIO stock analysis, RWC Asset Management, institutional investors buying NIO, NIO battery swap, Chinese EV stocks, NIO profitability, electric vehicle stocks, NIO deliveries 2025, smart money stocks, NIO bull case, hedge fund buys NIO, battery swap technology, NIO infrastructure, Chinese stocks, EV investing, NIO Q4 earnings, 13F filings, asset management buys, NIO analysis, Li Bin, EV market 2025, NIO news today, institutional buying, stock analysis, NIO investment thesis, Chinese ADR stocksTAGS (500 Characters):

Totex co-founder Berlin Raj joins Eric and “Overkill Bill” to unpack a single-box, hydronic monoblock system that combines space conditioning, domestic hot water, pool heating, thermal + lithium storage, EV charging integration, and backup power. Born from Berlin's lifelong tinkering (and many shocks), the idea: stop wasting condenser heat—capture it for hot water while cooling. The system keeps all refrigerant sealed in the outdoor unit and runs PEX supply/return to indoor air handlers (ducted or ductless), avoiding field flares and refrigerant line runs. Install looks familiar—set the pad, pipe PEX, fill a glycol loop, wire power/control—yet it adds clever tricks: load matching from ~1.5–6 tons, dynamic load limiting for small panels (even ~20–30A circuits), modular thermal storage (~100 kWh cooling / ~55 kWh heating), a ~10.5 kWh lithium pack, and app/10" touchscreen controls over Modbus with hooks for BMS and home automation. In cooling-plus-hot-water mode, field tests show very high effective COP (Berlin cites “9+”) because the unit harvests both sides of the cycle. Engineered for residential and light commercial (think houses, small offices, QSRs), the unit can supply hot water up to ~165°F, support radiant/underfloor at lower temps, operate down to about -7.6°F, and be manifolded for capacity and redundancy. Texas is the target U.S. beachhead (long cooling seasons = months of “free” hot water), with pilots in Australia and U.S. pilots planned; broader availability is aimed for mid to late next year. Berlin's closing note? “People, people, people”—comfort and outcomes start with humans. Notable Quotes: “Why dump condenser heat when you can use it? Cool the house and make hot water at the same time.” — Berlin Raj “Dynamic load balancing means a heat pump that plays nice with a 100-amp panel.” — Eric Kaiser (paraphrased) “People, people, people. Comfort is ultimately about humans first.” — Berlin Raj   Berlin on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/berlinrajm/ Totex website: https://www.totexenergy.com/ Come visit with Berin in person at the www.USHeatPumpSummit.com     This episode was recorded in September 2025.  

Volksfest der Zerstörung – Kühltürme von Gundremmingen fliegen in die Luft Heute werden in Gundremmingen die Kühltürme des einst stärksten bayerischen Kernkraftwerks gesprengt. Aus 20 Mrd. kWh pro Jahr werden 700 MWh Batterie – drei Promille Restvernunft. Deutschland feiert den Abriss seiner Kraftwerke wie Volksfeste, ein Metzger verkauft „Sprengwurst“. Während China & USA neue Reaktoren bauen, sprengt Deutschland seine in die Luft. Der Knall von Gundremmingen - Symbol eines Energie-Voodoo, der Wohlstand in Schutt legt. Merkel beschloss das Ende, Habeck verhinderte die Rückkehr, Söder schaut zu – und Bayern feiert. Hexensabbat auf den Schuttbergen: Deutschland tanzt um seine Trümmer und nennt das Fortschritt. Aus Ingenieurskunst wird Ideologie, aus Energie wird Event. Deutschland zerstört, was es stark gemacht hat. Ein Gespräch mit Kraftwerksingenieur Frank Hennig. Webseite: https://www.tichyseinblick.de

An Taisce Green-Schools is bringing its energy theme back to primary and secondary schools across the country this academic year, thanks to its continued partnership with EirGrid, operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid. Plans for this year's programme were unveiled at an event in Adamstown Community College, Dublin, with plenty of exciting events due to be held across the country over the coming months to enable young people to expand their awareness around energy conservation. To date, over 3,000 schools have been awarded the energy flag since the beginning of the Green-Schools programme in 1997. In the last academic year, 2,200 students and 123 schools engaged in events including regional workshops consisting of hands-on activities, artwork and experiments, which allowed them to learn more about where electricity comes from and how they can take steps to reduce energy consumption. Speaking at the relaunch, Suzanne Collins, Head of Public Relations with EirGrid, said: "We are once again proud to partner with An Taisce Green-Schools for its energy theme, reaching students in classrooms across the country as they address energy consumption in their schools and communities. "It has been so inspiring to see the engagement in the theme over the last academic year, and shows the impactful steps young people are taking in bringing about sustainable changes in everyday life. "EirGrid is proud to play a continued role in empowering the next generation as they lead the charge in energy awareness." Joanne Scott, Green-Schools Programme Manager, added: "We are delighted to relaunch the Energy Theme to schools, and are thankful that EirGrid's support is allowing us to continue with this fantastic initiative. "From our engagement with students through our previous energy workshops, there is no doubt young people are enthusiastic about leaving a positive impact on their community, and the energy theme provides and invaluable opportunity to empower them to reduce energy consumption and be part of the conversation. "We recently awarded the Green Flag to Scoil Éinne, An Spidéal, for their outstanding work on the energy theme, and we look forward to working alongside more schools as they continue their journey towards achieving their own Green Flag." During the 2023-24 school year, schools saved a combined 18 million kWh of electricity, enough to make 58 million cups of tea, due to their participation in the Green-Schools programme, proving that interest in energy is strong among Ireland's school children.

A lot of EV charging apps can tell you where the plugs are, and Chargeway tells you that, too — along with everything else. From your EV's state of charge, to the best charging strategy to get you from point A to point B, to real-time charger availability, and more, it's simply the best tool I've found to help new EV drivers understand how an EV fits into their busy lives today. And as of today, in fact, Chargeway is adding another benefit to its platform: real-time kWh pricing. Today's announcement ahead of Electrify Expo Industry Day in New York means that Chargeway Plus subscribers will have access to real-time pricing for more than half the public charging stations in North America, including daily price/kWh rates as well as variable kWh pricing for individual stations within the station details, empowering cost- and grid-conscious EV drivers with the information they need to make a fully informed charging choice. That's not all. In addition to showing the price/kWh for power, Chargeway's unique, patented colors and numbers system makes it easy for drivers to make smart choices, saving themselves time, money, or both — that's something that's especially critical as new EV drivers learn to navigate not just the rapidly evolving EV charging infrastructure, but the widespread rollout of NACS/CCS adapters, as well. "Our mission at Chargeway from day one has been to simplify 'electric fuel' for every driver to help  accelerate EV adoption," said Matt Teske, Chargeway's Founder and CEO. "Now with one tap on the Chargeway station map drivers can easily see what we in the industry know the public must learn: Can I connect my car here? How long will charging take? How many chargers are available? How much will  my charge session cost? With our latest update to Chargeway users can now see 'electric fuel pricing' for thousands of stations at a glance." I had a chance to connect with Matt ahead of Electrify Industry Day to talk about Chargeway's latest feature, and how the transparency of at-a-glance pricing can help demystify public charging. You can watch that interview, above (disclaimer: Matt's been a dear friend of mine and the EV industry as-a-whole for years). Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (most weeks, anyway). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news Quick Charge is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more. GET THE APP: Chargeway. If you drive an electric vehicle, make charging at home fast, safe, and convenient with a Level 2 charger installed by Qmerit. As the nation's most trusted EV charger installation network, Qmerit connects you with licensed, background-checked electricians who specialize in EV charging. You'll get a quick online estimate, upfront pricing, and installation backed by Qmerit's nationwide quality guarantee. Their pros follow the highest safety standards so you can plug in at home with total peace of mind. Ready to charge smarter? Get started today with Qmerit.

Getting from A to B in an EV isn't as simple as swapping gas for kWh. It is a fundamentally different experience. The companies - CPOs and eMSPs - that serve EV drivers have to navigate a challenging maze to profitability. Gideon van Dijk from chargetrip joins Mike and Kevin to unpack what CPOs must own - digital, physical, and everything in between - to put themselves in a position to succeed in a world of electrified transport. 

Most solar installers miss the biggest opportunity in clean energy today.Jay Marhoefer started Intelligent Generation in 2009, six years before the market was ready. Today, his company delivers 3-6x higher ROI for commercial solar projects by stacking revenue streams from batteries. This episode reveals how the "Earn, Save, Protect" model works in PJM markets, where capacity charges alone can cost customers $100,000 per megawatt annually.Key Discussion Points:The value stack explained: earning from grid services (like frequency regulation), saving on capacity charges (up to 50% of C&I bills), and protecting operations with backup power5CP strategy: how predicting five coincident peaks saves industrial customers hundreds of thousands per yearBattery economics shifting: 4-hour systems now at $200/kWh, 8-hour systems approaching $100/kWh (the natural gas replacement threshold)Data centers driving massive grid growth: 26 gigawatts requested in ComEd territory versus 20 gigawatt peak loadAI optimization: using machine learning to extract maximum value from distributed battery fleetsTechnology comparison: lithium iron phosphate dominates today, but flow batteries and sodium offer specialized advantages for grid applicationsGeographic expansion: Intelligent Generation moving from Illinois throughout 13-state PJM territoryJay shares lessons from 15 years building the company, including early pilot projects, frequency regulation markets, and partnerships with Continental Energy Solutions and G&W Electric. Learn why batteries paired with solar create compelling economics even without incentives.Connect with Jay Marhoefer, Intel Gen Jay Marhoefer LinkedInIntelligent Generation Website Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

In this episode, our guest is Dr. Enebish Namjil, a veteran solar energy expert and pioneer of Mongolia's renewable energy transition. Dr. Namjil shares his journey from launching early solar research in the 1970s to developing large-scale PV systems, solar thermal heating, and even implementing innovative heat battery technologies in his own home. We explore Mongolia's immense potential in solar energy, including gigawatt-scale proposals for the Gobi Desert, the shift toward distributed power supply, and how Dr. Namjil's work is helping combat severe winter pollution. His personal solar-powered home is a model of energy autonomy — generating over 200 kWh/day, storing power with both lithium and heat batteries, and inspiring future generations through education and policy advocacy. Please join to find more: Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs

It's EV News Briefly for Friday 10 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily RENAULT TWINGO E‑TECH TO LAUNCH IN NOVEMBER https://evne.ws/4mQlpJj THE ELETTRICA, FERRARI'S FIRST EV, WILL BE A FOUR-MOTOR FOUR-DOOR NON-SUPERCAR https://evne.ws/4h2DgeR RIVIAN SWAPS AMAZON'S ALEXA FOR GOOGLE'S GEMINI https://evne.ws/4n2R6PV RIVIAN CEO RJ SCARINGE CLAIMS CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF 2026 LAUNCH OF $45,000 R2 https://evne.ws/47hwK0v NEXT GENERATION VOLVO EX40 WILL USE SPA3 PLATFORM https://evne.ws/3KB8fTn TESLA'S NEW BASE MODEL 3 EVEN CUTS POWER MIRRORS https://evne.ws/4oaQad9 BYD SALES SURGE IN GERMANY AND OVERSEAS https://evne.ws/3KKZXYU SKODA OVERTAKES BMW IN GERMAN BEV SALES https://evne.ws/48VaJFW NISSAN TO LAUNCH THIRD-GENERATION LEAF ORDERS IN JAPAN https://evne.ws/4o51E1Q IONITY LAUNCHES POWER 365 AND MOTION 365 SUBCRIPTION OFFERS https://evne.ws/4mZ8xRl FEDEX AUSTRALIA ADDS 55 ELECTRIC DELIVERY VEHICLES https://evne.ws/4mXWlQO FUELL COMPANY, IP SOLD FOR $170,000 https://evne.ws/4h11vdk PAKISTAN EV BIKES MOSTLY USE FAKE “GRAPHENE” BATTERIES https://evne.ws/3VUkXim Renault Twingo E‑Tech launch   Renault will unveil the new Twingo E‑Tech on 6 November, starting below £17,000 with UK deliveries in 2026. Built on the Ampr Small platform and targeting 6.2 miles per kWh, it aims to combine efficiency, affordability, and rapid production turnaround.  Ferrari Elettrica revealed  Ferrari's first EV, the Elettrica, is a four‑door, four‑motor GT producing over 1,000 hp and 0–62 mph in 2.5 seconds. With 323‑mile range and advanced in‑house engineering, it showcases Ferrari's blend of luxury innovation in electric form.   Rivian adopts Google Gemini AI   Rivian is replacing Alexa with Google's Gemini AI for a more advanced in‑vehicle assistant that manages navigation, messaging, and media naturally. The new system keeps Rivian's software platform independent while enhancing control and integration.   Rivian CEO confident for R2  CEO RJ Scaringe says development of Rivian's $45,000 R2 compact EV is on track for 2026, marking his highest confidence in the company's future. Backed by Amazon and Volkswagen, Rivian aims to expand EV accessibility through advanced, software‑led design.   Volvo EX40 to use SPA3  Volvo's upcoming EX40 will debut the SPA3 platform with cell‑to‑body batteries, new motors and megacasting for major cost and efficiency gains. Launching in 2027 under $50,000, it will offer up to 350 miles of range and support future‑ready tech.   Tesla trims Model 3 features  Tesla's new base Model 3 and Model Y remove certain comfort and powered features to cut cost and entry price. The pared‑back design lowers prices to make ownership more accessible, though with slightly reduced performance and range.   BYD sales surge overseas  BYD's September German registrations jumped 2,225% year‑on‑year, driving European growth despite softer China demand. Overseas sales rose 123% to 697,000 units this year, reinforced by upcoming local assembly plants in Hungary, Brazil, and Uzbekistan.   Skoda overtakes BMW in German BEV sales   Skoda has climbed to second place in Germany's BEV market behind Volkswagen with 34,567 sales, edging out BMW. Higher discounts and more choice are boosting EV market share while Tesla stabilizes after earlier dips.   Nissan third‑generation Leaf orders   Nissan will open Japan orders for its redesigned Leaf on 17 October, offering 702 km range and faster 35‑minute charging. Priced from about ¥5.2 million before subsidies, it signals Nissan's renewed push for global EV leadership.   Ionity launches subscription plans   Ionity's new Power 365 and Motion 365 plans offer fixed‑rate, transparent ultra‑rapid charging across Europe for 12 months at the price of 10. With access to 5,000 chargers, the subscriptions make long‑distance EV travel simpler and more predictable.   FedEx Australia adds 55 electric vehicles   FedEx has deployed 55 electric delivery vehicles across Australian cities, marking a shift from trials to daily operations. Using Fuso eCanters and Mercedes eSprinters, the rollout supports FedEx's goal to fully electrify its fleet by 2040.   Fuell assets sold   Fuell, Erik Buell's electric mobility firm, sold its assets for just $170,000 following bankruptcy and low awareness. The sale concludes a once‑promising venture, though a new owner could yet revive the innovative brand.   Pakistan's fake “graphene” batteries issue   About 90% of Pakistan's e‑bikes reportedly use mislabeled lead‑acid “graphene” batteries, undermining EV subsidy goals. Industry leaders are urging the government to shift incentives toward true lithium‑ion systems for quality and consumer protection.

Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã desta quinta-feira (09): O Congresso Nacional derrubou nesta quarta-feira (08) a Medida Provisória 1.303/2025, que previa o aumento do IOF. Com a decisão, o governo do presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva deixará de arrecadar R$ 31,4 bilhões entre 2025 e 2026, o que deve gerar impacto significativo no orçamento federal. O deputado federal Kim Kataguiri (União Brasil-SP) comentou o assunto. A Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI) considerou acertada a decisão do Congresso de rejeitar a Medida Provisória que tratava da elevação do IOF. Reportagem: Marcelo Mattos. O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) sancionou a lei que amplia a tarifa social de energia elétrica para famílias inscritas no Cadastro Único e com consumo de até 80 kWh por mês. A cerimônia ocorreu no Palácio do Planalto, após a aprovação da proposta pelo Congresso no mês passado. Reportagem: André Anelli. O Ministério da Saúde recebe nesta quinta-feira (09) um lote com 2,5 mil unidades do antídoto fomepizol, usado no tratamento de intoxicações por metanol, substância encontrada em bebidas alcoólicas adulteradas. Reportagem: Danúbia Braga. A Comissão de Constituição e Justiça (CCJ) do Senado iniciou nesta quarta-feira (08) a discussão da PEC que propõe o fim da escala de trabalho 6x1 (seis dias de trabalho por um de descanso). Reportagem: Rany Veloso. Comentário: Thulio Nassa. O ex-presidente Donald Trump afirmou que poderá visitar a Faixa de Gaza no próximo sábado (11), caso seja fechado um acordo de paz entre Israel e o grupo Hamas. As negociações estão ocorrendo no Egito. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#EP308What if you could slash your community's electricity costs by 40% while achieving true energy independence?AJ Perkins transformed from business executive to renewable energy pioneer, building 3.8 gigawatts of microgrid projects worldwide. In this Clean Power Hour episode, he reveals how community-scale solar and battery systems are revolutionizing energy economics.The breakthrough: AJ's team reduced payback periods from 7-11 years to just 18 months by combining solar, batteries, and grid services revenue. This creates a financial model that makes renewable energy irresistible to entire communities.Real-world results include:A 3,000-home Hawaii development using the "Utility Light" model where communities own their energy infrastructureAn Orange County mobile home park cutting electricity costs from 38¢ to 24¢ per kWh while adding AC for just 2¢ per kWhWhy thinking in clusters of 50-1,000+ homes creates economies of scale impossible with individual installationsTim and AJ explore the convergence of microgrids, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), and infrastructure-as-a-service models that solve multiple municipal challenges simultaneously. They discuss California's public safety power shutoffs, utility partnerships, manufacturing reshoring, and practical strategies for scaling community energy projects.Key insight: Instead of protecting one family, AJ protects entire communities. His approach prevents the dangerous scenario where only one house has power during blackouts while neighbors remain in the dark.Whether you're a solar installer, utility professional, community leader, or clean energy investor, this episode provides actionable insights for building distributed energy infrastructure. AJ shares his complete playbook and offers to help others replicate these community-scale successes.Connect with AJ PerkinsAJ PerkinsInstant ON Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

The Clean Power Hour LIVE is back with the latest in solar, wind, and storage. Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the most important stories shaping clean energy today. The hosts also discuss their upcoming RE+ booth visits, hardware purchasing strategies, and the evolving landscape of energy consultancy beyond traditional solar installation.Episode HighlightsGerman researchers at Fraunhofer develop aesthetic solar facades with 80% efficiency for building-integrated PV (Interesting Engineering).China launches the world's largest perovskite project, a 5 MW demonstration plant pushing tandem solar forward (Perovskite-Info).Ørsted tests drone deliveries for offshore wind farms, moving equipment and supplies 75 miles offshore (Renews Biz).New ultra-low-cost underground battery solution priced at $53/kWh unveiled in Shanghai, sparking industry discussion (Energy Storage News).T1 Energy, formerly FREYR, sells out 2025 solar module capacity after a 437 MW deal, signaling strong US demand (Taiyang News).Fraunhofer ISC establishes a US TopCon solar cell pilot line, targeting a 4 GW factory in Houston (Solar Global).New Mexico utility chooses distributed batteries over gas peakers, retrofitting storage into existing PV sites (Energy Storage News).Understanding FEOC compliance: layers of verification create an “onion” of complexity for tax credit financing (PV Magazine). Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

In this episode, Tu Le and Lei Xing unpack a busy week in the global EV world — from the Chengdu Motor Show to the explosive 42,000 Zeekr 9X reservations in just one hour.We dive deep into:

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Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Eneko de Irala and Alejandro Borges with Nomad Solar Energy about "Solar power solution anytime, anywhere". Scott Mackenzie interviews Eneko de Irala, VP of Sales, and Alejandro Borges from Nomad Solar Energy at Power Gen in Dallas, Texas. Nomad Solar Energy offers a mobile solar energy solution in a 20-foot container, deployable in under two hours, which can reduce diesel consumption by 30,000 liters annually. The system includes 184 solar panels, providing 107 kWh per hour, and can be scaled up with additional containers. It is designed for heavy-duty use, including remote areas and harsh climates. The company also offers battery storage solutions and aims to adapt to new solar technologies. Action Items [ ] Follow up with Nomad Solar Energy through their website at nomadsolar.energy or connect with Alejandro Borges on LinkedIn. [ ] Explore opportunities to deploy Nomad Solar Energy's solutions in remote power generation applications, such as oil and gas rigs. [ ] Investigate integrating Nomad Solar Energy's containerized solar systems with battery storage to create hybrid power solutions. Outline Introduction and Welcome Scott Mackenzie introduces the podcast, highlighting its focus on industrial innovations and trends. Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners and thanks them for their support, emphasizing the importance of industry professionals. The podcast is broadcasting from Power Gen in Dallas, Texas, showcasing advanced technology and individuals dedicated to solving problems. Scott MacKenzie introduces the guests from Nomad Solar Energy and humorously mentions chasing them down for the interview. Background of Nomad Solar Energy Eneko introduces himself as the VP of Sales at Nomad Solar Energy, with a background in international markets. Eneko explains the company's mission to provide sustainable energy solutions, reducing diesel consumption and bringing electricity to remote areas. The company participates in industrial and humanitarian projects, showcasing their products at Power Gen in Dallas. Eneko highlights the significant savings in diesel consumption achievable with their products, emphasizing the positive reception at the event. Introduction of Alejandro Borges Alejandro Borges introduces himself and his role in marketing and strategy at Nomad Solar Energy. Alejandro explains the company's goal to turn on the green lights in Dallas and the United States, providing innovative energy solutions. Scott MacKenzie asks for a simple explanation of Nomad Solar Energy's solution. Eneko describes the company's container-based solar energy solution, designed for easy deployment and maintenance. Details of the Solar Energy Solution Eneko explains the design of the solar panel container, which can be deployed in about two hours with two people. The container includes all necessary components, such as inverters, and is pre-wired for easy setup. The solution is designed to be scalable, allowing for multiple containers to be used together for increased power. Alejandro adds that the solution can also include battery storage for continuous power supply. Deployment and Maintenance Scott MacKenzie inquires about the deployment process and the size of the typical solution. Eneko explains that the solution comes in two sizes: a 20-foot container with 184 solar...

Benjamin fires up the show with his take on the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, an electric three-row crossover that seems to be replacing Caddy;s own XT6. With 102 kWh of battery on tap, and over 600 hp, this is a big player in the world of EVs, but what else makes it stand out? While the world of three-row EVs is relatively slim, Benjamin suggests that the Vistiq might have a chance to be the best in its class, if only GM could sort out some small teething issues first. Then the show turns towards plug-in hybrids, as Benjamin and Sami quickly discuss the 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV. Formerly crowned as car of the year, the guys pinpoint what makes this Prius special compared to previous ones, and whether this plug-in variant is one of the best commuter cars on the market. Thanks for listening!

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1121: We cover the rapid growth in EV charging infrastructure even as EV sales plateau, Tesla's China-only 500+ mile Model 3, and a solar-powered drone that just stayed airborne for 74 hours without a drop of fuel.Show Notes with links:EV sales brace for slump, but charging networks surge ahead with automaker supportDespite challenges in EV sales, the U.S. fast-charging network is rapidly expanding and may actually meet infrastructure goals—whether or not EV adoption keeps pace.The U.S. hit nearly 60,000 fast-charging ports in Q2 and is on track for 19% growth in 2025.Private investment, not government aid, is fueling most of this growth as NEVI funds stall, with new players like Ionna and Mercedes-Benz expanding fastTesla dominates with 54% market share; Electrify America and ChargePoint trail at under 8%.“There will be more choice, more infrastructure and, hopefully, better experiences for EV drivers,” said Loren McDonald, chief analyst at Paren.This comes as U.S. EV registrations rose 4.6% in June, but EV market share slipped to 8.6%—down from 8.8% last year—signaling a stagnant market.Tesla's registrations dropped 6%, while GM surged with Chevrolet up 152% and Cadillac up 87%, showing shifting momentum among major players.Tesla has quietly introduced its longest-range Model 3 to date, the "Model 3 Plus," capable of up to 515 miles—but only for the Chinese market, for now.The 830 km (CLTC-rated) Model 3 Plus uses a more powerful 225 kW motor and LG-supplied lithium-ion batteries.It achieves long range with just a 78.4 kWh battery thanks to efficiency gains, not just capacity.Tesla aims to compete directly with high-range local EVs like the Xiaomi SU7 and is expected to launch the model in China by September with a price just under $38K.“This effectively shatters the 700 km psychological ceiling,” said Shanghai-based analyst Li Wei.Aviation startup Skydweller Aero just pulled off a wild feat: flying a solar-powered drone for 74 hours straight—twice—without touching down or using a drop of fuel.The drone has a wingspan larger than a Boeing 747 and runs solely on solar power and batteries.Its 17,000 solar cells power flight by day and charge 1,400 pounds of onboard batteries to keep flying at night.Recent Navy tests suggest big military potential in anti-piracy, smuggling patrols, and backup GPS missions.Skydweller also has commercial ambitions, including remote internet delivery and environmental monitoring.“There's a lot of money to be made in something that never touches the ground,” the company noted.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

The recently passed SB 6 in Texas will shake up how large loads connect to and manage power in Texas' ERCOT system. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsFILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council, joins us to talk about the newly signed Senate Bill 6 that completely overhauls interconnection and curtailment rules for large loads over 75MW on the Texas grid. We cover the four primary pillars of this legislation, why the 4CP program changes could be more consequential than other provisions, and how this affects Bitcoin miners versus AI data centers.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• ERCOT expects 150GW growth by 2030 vs 120GW realistic• 4CP minimum transmission charge could add 1¢/kWh• 25,000MW of solar now on Texas grid vs near zero 5 years ago• Large loads over 75MW subject to remote disconnect• Bitcoin miners typically curtail at $100/MWh range• Phantom load applications clog interconnection queueTimestamps:00:00 Start02:45 What is SB6?03:54 Clarification05:23 Behind the meter06:49 Remote disconnect09:09 Changes to 4CP program14:28 Minimal transmission charge18:32 NatGas behind the meter20:05 Load redundancy22:43 Phantom load24:33 Loads covering infra cost28:31 Rollout timeline30:56 Voltage requirements37:23 Is this a good bill?40:56 Batteries42:56 Wrap up