Tag: power
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Goldman Sachs cuts its China GDP forecast for 2021, warning the economy’s energy crunch is yet another growth shock
Wang Jilin / Costfoto/Barcroft Media via Getty Images Goldman Sachs lowered its 2021 GDP growth forecast for China to 7.8% from 8.2%, blaming energy constraints. Pressure to meet environmental targets has affected 44% of China's industrial activity, its economists said. Evergrande-related risks to the property sector and regulatory clampdowns are other headwinds to the economy.…
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Just like EVs, electric bicycles could come with tax credits to lower prices
E-bike can mean more than just “electric bicycle.” The “Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment” — or E-BIKE — Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate last month. A companion bill, also called the E-BIKE Act, was brought to the U.S. House of Representatives back in February. They share the same goal: Get more…
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Take a sneak peek at Ford F-150 Lightning’s flashy dashboard screen
Ford’s F-150 Lightning pickup truck will display more than just how much charge is left on an electric battery. Inside, the digital experience on the 15-inch screen front and center of the electric truck will liven up charging, lighting, and towing with animations, high-res graphics, and even some gamification. It’s a different direction from most…
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This Electric Ford Is Climate-Change Ready
Even the Ford F-150 is the bestselling car from the U.S., that is why the new electric F-150 Lightning that debuted Wednesday night is indeed important. Not only will it assist ordinary American drivers transition to zero-emissions transport, but in case of a Texas-style infrastructure meltdown, the Lightning could power a house for up to…
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Tesla suspends use of bitcoin over ‘rapidly increasing use of fossil fuels’
Value of digital currency falls 17 per cent, following Tesla CEO Elon Musk finishes decision to let customers pay for its cars in bitcoin Tesla has suspended that the auto giant’s usage of bitcoin just months after announcing it would take the digital currency as payment for its own cars, citing worries over its huge…
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Tesla’s New Cars Can Run The Witcher 3 on Their 10-Teraflop Gaming Rigs
Tesla has unveiled refreshed models of its Model X and Model S automobiles, showing that both are equipped with gambling hardware supporting “up to ten teraflops of processing power”. This puts a car within the ballpark of a brand fresh generation console. The Tesla versions, priced in excess of $80,000 and shipping from March, are…
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Positive ‘tipping points’: How clean technologies could be on the cusp of exponential growth
UK academic study outlines a series of positive’tipping points’ in crucial sectors that, if attained, would catalyse the International net zero transition Positive”tipping points” in low carbon technology development may spark cascading changes that accelerate activity that slows global temperature increases, based on new academic research today which offers a welcome dose of urgency to…
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Aptera Releases A Three-Wheel EV That Doesn’t Need Charging
Aptera Should you’ve ever wondered exactly what type of Reliant Robin in the future might look like, here’s your answer. The brand-new Aptera EV is a three-wheeled automobile that runs on solar-power, offering a reported possible array of what is a groundbreaking 1,000 miles. The automobile ’s leading model comes with a 100 kWh battery,…
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California is rushing to add solar power. Did recent blackouts just shade state’s green future?
Credit: CC0 Public Domain They sit on oceanfront property in Southern California, a fleet of aging gas-fired power plants that not only pollute the air but also kill sea lions and other marine life. They’re also capable of powering up to 2.8 million homes. Until now, these nine generating units were facing a shutdown by…
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Play 70+ Game Demos During ID@Xbox Summer Game Fest Event
Looking for something to do this summer? Stay out of the heat and play some game demos! As part of the Summer Game Fest, ID@Xbox is hosting over 70 game demos for upcoming, unreleased Xbox games. You can check them out for free by clicking on the Game Fest Demo tile inside the Xbox One…