Most of the uranium used to build the world’s first atomic bombs came from a mine in the Belgian Congo (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). That mine was controlled by a colonial power, and the uranium was pulled out of the ground using what was essentially slave labor.
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The Tesla Magic — Part Enchantment, Part Wizardry
Tesla shares jumped 6.9% this week and were part of a momentum that surged the all-electric car maker's trends ahead of other EV stocks, such as Rivian, Fisker, and Lucid. The upswing is a reflection of the company's impressive 83% year-over-year growth in deliveries during the second quarter.
Polestar Increased Electric Car Sales In Q2 2023 By 36%
The company now aims for 60,000-70,000 units in 2023, compared to 80,000 previously.
Watch: How To Build A Tesla Roadster-Like DIY Homemade Supercar
A passionate car builder chronicles his journey putting together an electric supercar in his garage.
4000 Scenarios For A Climate Turnaround
Using an extensive computer simulation of the climate, the global economy and the global energy system, researchers at PSI have been analyzing different ways of mitigating climate change, together with colleagues from the US, China, Ireland, Finland, and Sweden.
ID.Buzz electric van is the face of VW’s US autonomous test fleet
Some of the first sightings of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric van in the U.S. will be right around Tesla’s base of Austin, Texas. Starting this month VW will be sending out 10 ID.Buzz electric vans there as part of a test program for a platform developed by the VW Group with Mobileye. Those sightings will be unicorns of a sort, as...
An Ingredient In Toothpaste May Make Electric Cars Go Farther
Argonne scientists have developed a new electrolyte for lithium metal batteries to power electric vehicles. They would greatly increase vehicle range, cost less than current designs and run more safely, since the electrolyte is nonflammable. An ingredient in many toothpastes is sodium fluoride, a compound of fluorine. It is added to protect teeth against decay. […]
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted With Rear Light Bar
The Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted again, but this time sporting a rear light bar.
Fossil Fuel Companies Paying Big Bucks To Kill California Emissions Reporting Laws
The fossil fuel industry is pouring millions of dollars into a campaign to defeat two climate reporting bills in California.
Cape Town Electric Bus Pilot Program Shows $34K In Reduced Costs Per Bus Per Year
An excellent case study published by GreenCape and partners gives us an exciting look at Golden Arrow Bus Services’ recent electric bus pilot program in the City of Cape Town. We are seeing more electric buses being adopted in a lot of cities around the world. It’s always good to get local insights from bus […]