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Unanimous Councillor support for Chippendale Sustainable Precinct Plan

Key point: Sustainability precinct plan can be a blueprint for other suburbs to become sustainable, too. On Monday 23 June 2025 Sydney City Councillors voted unanimously to support the Chippendale Community Action Plan proposed by Friends of Chippendale.  The plan can be downloaded here. (You can watch our presentation to Councillors on that link, too.) […]

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How Does IP Rating Determine the Lifespan of Inverters?

IP ratings (per IEC 60529, marked IP XY; X: 0-6 solid protection, Y: 0-8 water protection) greatly impact inverter lifespan. Dust reduces heat dissipation, accelerating component aging; water causes short circuits/corrosion. High-dust/humidity/coastal areas need ≥IP65, boosting MTBF by 20%-30%. Global standards like NEMA (US), JIS (Japan), GB/T (China) relate to IP. E.g., IP65≈NEMA 4X (salt-fog […]

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BYD Ready To Electrify Philippine Bus Services, If The Philippines Is Ready

“We are ready to address the public transport requirements in the Philippines,” Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific’s Auto Sales Division, said, responding to a question from CleanTechnica on the availability of solutions for decarbonizing bus services in the country. The bustling thoroughfares of the Philippines, particularly Metro … [continued] The post BYD […]

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2026 Nissan LEAF Named to Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems

NASHVILLE, Tennessee — As the model prepares to go on sale in the U.S., the all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF’s propulsion system has been named a winner of the Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems award for 2025. This prestigious annual evaluation recognizes the top powertrains in the U.S. market … [continued] The post 2026 […]

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The New Avatr 07 Is A Stunner

The upgraded electric crossover also has ridiculous tech for the price…. The Avatr 07 is a very sporty, fun, high-tech looking electric crossover that comes in at a starting price of just 219,900 yuan ($30,920). Yes, please. Avatr started out as a purely 100% electric (BEV) brand, but it has … [continued] The post The […]

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