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Tesla Stans Accidentally Highlight Shady AP Behavior

A couple of weeks ago, I came across a very interesting article at Electrek that’s worth talking about. In it, Fred Lambert (a man who has become a target for Tesla Stan hatred in recent years), discusses something kind of crazy that happened when the Stans tried to defend a … [continued] The post Tesla […]

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From Phoenix to Vegas on Solar Power (Mostly)

In another recent article, I shared a video from Aptera about the company’s first road trip from Flagstaff to California. But, as we all know, it takes a fair amount of juice to carry something as big as a car from A to B. It’s a lot less energy than … [continued] The post From […]

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Aptera Takes Its First Road Trip

Recently, Aptera’s people did something I’ve said they should do for years: take the show on the road! In a YouTube video, the company showed a road trip from Flagstaff, Arizona, back to California in the latest version of the solar-charging two-seater. What makes this video important is that the … [continued] The post Aptera […]

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Norway’s New Industrial Policy Pivots Away From Hydrogen For Energy

In 2020, Norway jumped into hydrogen like it was the next North Sea oil rush. The government released a national hydrogen strategy full of ambitions and buzzwords, envisioning a country where blue and green hydrogen would decarbonize ships, factories, maybe even homes. In 2021, they doubled down with a hydrogen … [continued] The post Norway’s […]

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Trump’s DOE Swings At Clean Energy & Accidentally Hits A Bullseye

In a move that surprised absolutely no one, the Trump/Wright Department of Energy began swinging the axe at clean energy programs—but here’s the twist: this time, they might accidentally be getting a few things right. Not because they’ve suddenly developed a coherent decarbonization strategy or found religion on climate policy. … [continued] The post Trump’s […]

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Geothermal’s Moment—and Its Messengers, Mirages, and Models

The geothermal series is done, and if you’ve been following along, you’ll know it’s been a mix of cautious optimism, heavy sighs, and the occasional full-body cringe at some of the more outlandish claims. Geothermal is, at long last, getting a bit of attention—but, as always, when something is “having … [continued] The post Geothermal’s […]

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