NYTIMES (Quinn Glabicki) - Sun-Ways Is Testing Out Train Track Solar Farms
A pilot program placing solar panels between the rails has proven successful enough that the idea is spreading to Italy, France and Korea.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Iran War Driving Chinese E-Truck Export Boom.
China's exports of electric heavy trucks have more than doubled since the start of the Iran war.
China’s electric truck exports have soared as countries in South and Southeast Asia seek cheaper alternatives to diesel trucks in response to rising fuel costs created by the Iran war . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: China’s exports of electric heavy trucks have more than doubled since the start of the Iran war. DETAIL: The spike in Chinese exports of electric heavy trucks coincides with the rise in fuel costs triggered by the Iran war, which began on February 28 earlier this year. The price of diesel increased by 57 percent in the Philippines and 48 percent in Sri Lanka. China’s exports of heavy e-trucks rose to 16,823, more than double the number from the same period last year. China exported a large number of these electric heavy…Open
AI:As the Iran war continues to drive global energy costs upward, China is aggressively exploiting the resulting fuel crisis to secure dominance over international logistics. The skyrocketing price of diesel has caused a massive pivot in South and Southeast Asian markets toward Chinese-made electric heavy trucks, with Beijing’s exports of these vehicles more than doubling to 16,823 units. Developing nations like the Philippines and Sri Lanka are seeing diesel prices surge by 57 percent and 48 percent respectively, making China's electric alternatives a necessity for economic survival. Companies like Sany are reaping massive rewards as the investment recoupment period for these trucks has dropped from 28 months to just 18 months due to high…Open
AXIOS (Amy Harder) - AI could help unlock more oil — and emissions
Move over, data centers. AI's climate impact may extend well beyond the electricity it consumes. Why it matters: A new peer-reviewed study finds AI could help produce more oil and natural gas — and produce a climate impact the authors argue could far outweigh the technology's benefits for renewable energy. Driving the news: The research, just published in a Nature journal, concludes AI's role in boosting oil and gas production would outweigh its climate benefits from accelerating renewable energy, leading to a net increase in emissions under a range of scenarios. - The study is among the first to estimate how AI-driven gains in fossil fuel production could affect global emissions. "Most assessments of AI's climate impact are framed as…
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Used electric vehicle prices improving after historically terrible resale values: analysis
While the trend would be a positive for those looking to sell their used EVs, it also means that those looking to buy a used EV will face higher prices, which are typically more expensive than gasoline-powered vehicles.
NYTIMES (Ivan Penn and Claire Brown) - Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
AMERICANTHINKER - EU once again plans solar power project in North Africa
By Thomas Kolbe In its current energy distress, the European Commission is reaching for a project that quietly disappeared into the drawer a decade ago.
AXIOS (Amy Harder) - Nvidia says AI's water challenge is largely solved
A top Nvidia executive says water concerns surrounding data centers could be largely addressed by the company's next generation of AI infrastructure. Why it matters: It's a bold claim with high stakes by the world's dominant chip maker . Data centers are facing growing scrutiny for their use of energy and water, and Nvidia's chips are helping drive the AI boom behind much of that demand. Driving the news: Nvidia announced Monday at London Climate Week that its latest AI system can be fully cooled with liquid warm enough to reduce the need for additional chilling equipment. - "The water consumption challenge for data centers is largely solved," said Josh Parker, Nvidia's chief sustainability officer, in an interview last week ahead of his…
NYTIMES (Zunaira Saieed and Aie Balagtas See) - In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War
Homeowners and businesses in the region, which relies heavily on imported oil, are installing rooftop solar panels to reduce the sting of soaring energy costs.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: On board the 1st electric plane
Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez takes flight aboard the first electric plane in morning show history.
NYTIMES (Rachel Nuwer and Ian C. Bates) - Carbon Capture Technology Is Helping This Pub Make Beer
A pub in California is pulling carbon dioxide from the air to carbonate pints. If the business model works, it could give the broader carbon-capture industry a boost.