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Tesla Model 3 (2024): all information, prices and tests: After six years, Tesla gave the Model 3 an update - with more range and revised interior ...
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More than 1 in 5 cars sold on Earth this year will be electric: 17 million electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency
qz.com/ev-electric-car-global-sales-growth-iea-report-1851434801
Quick Glance: New Global Record: Electric and Hybrid Car Sales Surge in 2024
- Electric and plug-in hybrid car sales will reach a new global record in 2024 despite slowing growth in some markets, according to forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- The IEA predicted that 17 million battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, up over 20% from 2023.
- The IEA also mentioned that most electric cars are expected to be priced equivalently to petrol cars by 2030 as prices decrease. Tesla recently reduced prices to maintain its market share against strong competition from Chinese rivals like BYD, the world's largest battery electric car producer.
Tesla among electric carmakers forced to cut prices as market stalls: EV sales have plateaued across the world but the newfound glut of vehicles may just be ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/26/why-elon-musk-is-right-once-booming-electric-car-sales-are-starting-to-stall
Electric cars: How good are they really?: The electric car should be the means of transport of the future. But does their share remain small? Why is it and how ...
quarks.de/technik/mobilitaet/e-autos-wie-gut-sind-sie-wirklich/
New EPA rules would force some plants to capture emissions, shut down: Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says new rules that would ...
apnews.com/article/power-plants-coal-natural-gas-biden-epa-5c96ca146e7f70b47806beb4bc3713e6
Quick Glance: New EPA Rules Target Emissions Reduction at Power Plants
- The Biden administration aims to compel coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or close down.
- The rules target limiting greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants and reducing toxic pollutants from coal-fired plants.
- The plan includes measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, toxic wastewater pollutants, and safely manage coal ash.
- The actions are expected to face opposition from industry groups and Republican-leaning states, while environmental groups see it as a crucial step in combating climate change.
The Macan Turbo is more sports car than SUV: Acceleration values and driving characteristics as we know them from sports cars: The Porsche Macan (2024) in the ...
autozeitung.de/porsche-macan-fahrbericht-video-205868.html
Fake engine noises in electric cars need to die: Electric cars have the benefit of being much more quiet than their gas-powered counterparts ...
digitaltrends.com/cars/fake-engine-noises-in-electric-cars-need-to-die/
Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe's largest reef. This is offering scientists hope
apnews.com/article/saving-corals-netherlands-lab-climate-ebe8ee0089c4df5070c13e6309b49171
Tesla’s profits are being sunk by a tide of electric cars: First-quarter profits for Elon Musk’s company have more than halved, with the EV market awash with ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/tesla-s-profits-are-being-sunk-by-a-tide-of-electric-cars-20240424-p5fm6k.html
Togg instead of Tesla: We are taking the new Togg T10X (2024) for a first test drive. The first electric SUV from Turkey has these surprises in store!
autozeitung.de/togg-t10x-2023-erste-testfahrt-205880.html
E-cars: Many Germans don't want one, the EU demands it - AUTO BILD: A new report shows that a third of Germans are more interested in electric cars ...
autobild.de/artikel/e-auto-beliebtheit-jeder-zweite-will-keins-20461371.html
WA to launch EV rebate program. Here’s what you could save: A new $50 million state rebate program for electric vehicles aims to make them affordable for ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-launches-ev-rebate-program-heres-what-you-could-save/
The Tesla Model Y is at its lowest price yet — but should you buy one?: The Tesla Model Y was already one of the cheapest electric cars in its class ...
digitaltrends.com/cars/the-tesla-model-y-is-at-its-lowest-price-yet-but-should-you-buy-one/
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, report says: Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average ...
nbcnews.com/science/environment/europe-fastest-warming-continent-twice-global-average-report-rcna148829
Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
How To Save Fuel: Money Saving Driving Tips: These money saving driving tips will help you improve your fuel economy, and cut your petrol ...
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Biden to unveil $7 billion for rooftop solar in Earth Day message: President Joe Biden on Monday will celebrate Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in grants for ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-unveil-7-billion-rooftop-solar-earth-day-message-2024-04-22/
Germany's most popular electric cars - AUTO BILD: The range of available electric cars is growing. New figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority show ...
autobild.de/artikel/deutschlands-begehrteste-e-autos-25740027.html
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume: "Electric cars are now technically superior": Sales of electric cars are currently slow in Germany. Nevertheless ...
hna.de/leben/auto/chef-oliver-blume-e-mobilitaet-krise-stromer-breite-masse-elektroauto-volkswagen-vw-zr-92995409.html
2024 Porsche Macan Electric First Drive: Same, Same but Different: Porsche’s new electric SUV has almost nothing in common with the gas Macan and yet it’s a ...
motortrend.com/reviews/2024-porsche-macan-electric-first-drive-review/
Tesla jumps as Musk's promise of 'more affordable' cars eases growth fears: Tesla shares surged 10% on Wednesday after the electric-car maker eased some worries ...
reuters.com/technology/tesla-jumps-musks-promise-more-affordable-cars-eases-growth-fears-2024-04-24/
Drivers, start your electric motors!: Imagine an auto race with speed but no engine noise. That battery-powered future is already here, with Formula E.
washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/23/electric-vehicles-motorsports-formulae/
Dubai flooding: Experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in the rains: With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood — at least ...
apnews.com/article/dubai-united-arab-emirates-oman-flooding-cloud-seeding-2f8c12854017e11ac7438579646b3758
Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
States may need to brace for long, hot summer: The latest outlooks, plus recent research, suggest an unusually hot June through August.
axios.com/2024/04/23/summer-2024-heat-weather
SNP and Scottish Greens power-sharing deal ends following climate target row: The SNP and Scottish Greens power-sharing deal has formally ended following a row ...
news.sky.com/story/snp-and-scottish-greens-power-sharing-deal-ends-following-climate-target-row-13122512
Athens skies turn an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa: Skies over southern Greece have turned an orange hue as dust clouds blown across the ...
apnews.com/article/greece-dust-orange-sahara-winds-3593a433a6e630fe3fb8ed278134837a
Tesla Is in Panic Mode. Can Elon Musk Turn the Company Around? : The carmaker's profits fell 55% in the first quarter of 2024. Elon Musk faces major challenges ...
time.com/6970399/tesla-stock-earnings-call-elon-musk/
Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
apnews.com/article/tanzania-flooding-kenya-6332245eba04d8365c457a6c93093d09
Quick Glance: Devastating Impact of Heavy Rains in Tanzania
- In Tanzania, the heavy rains that triggered flooding and landslides due to El Nino have resulted in the loss of at least 155 lives.
- The torrential rains, accompanied by strong winds, have caused significant damage, including the destruction of crops, homes, and infrastructure.
- Kenya has recorded about 45 fatalities since the start of the rainy season in March, including 13 from floods in the capital Nairobi.
- The UN humanitarian response agency OCHA reports that in Somalia, the Gu rains have led to severe floods, resulting in at least four deaths and affecting or displacing over 800 people.
Land Rover Defender with electric drive: old Landy under power: A British company is converting the old Land Rover Defender to electric drive ...
auto-motor-und-sport.de/elektroauto/land-rover-defender-mit-elektroantrieb/
Cloud seeding was not the cause of the storms in Dubai: It was the worst storm since regional records began 75 years ago. There was quickly speculation about ...
de.euronews.com/green/2024/04/20/wolkenimpfung-war-kein-ausloser-der-unwetter-in-dubai
Mercedes Just Unveiled the All-Electric G-Wagen. Here’s What We Know.: The all-electric Mercedes-Benz G 580 touts 579 hp and 859 ft lbs of torque ...
robbreport.com/motors/cars/mercedes-benz-all-electric-g-580-revealed-1235592257/
Quick Glance: Electric 2025 Mercedes G-Class Blends New and Old Tech
- The Mercedes G-Class, an iconic off-roader, undergoes a radical electric transformation.
- The G580 with EQ Technology maintains the iconic design but features an electric powertrain.
- The electric G-Class utilizes a 116-kWh battery, delivering 579 HP and 859 lb-ft of torque.
- Enhancements like G-Turn and G-Steering improve the off-road capabilities of the electric vehicle.
Opinion | Trump’s Re-Election Would Be Disastrous for the Climate: The return of Trump to the White House would be disastrous for the planet.
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/opinion/trump-biden-climate-election.html
Wild horses to remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, lawmaker says
apnews.com/article/north-dakota-wild-horses-theodore-roosevelt-park-1af6f1b23a2bfa1916d868bd96e4ad91
What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved?: The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68610073
“Sorry, we’re hiding behind a cheap excuse”: The great moral philosopher was born 300 years ago. What would Kant have said about climate protection ...
spektrum.de/news/moral-im-21-jahrhundert-was-meinen-sie-herr-kant/2213993
Rumors of the BMW 4-Series Demise May Have Been Exaggerated: A new report suggests that the upcoming Vision Neue Klasse may usurp the 4-Series in BMW's future ...
motortrend.com/news/bmw-4-series-rumor-discontinued-i4-electric-coupe-convertible/
Balance for 2023: A year of climate contrasts in Europe: 2023 was a year of extremes: heat, fires, high water levels. Climate change has brought new weather ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klima-europa-extrem-2023-copernicus-100.html
Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt: Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/nationals-nuclear-climate-policy-puts-australia-s-paris-deal-in-doubt-20240424-p5fm8p.html
If your coffee is arabica, it may be more than a half million years old: The coffee that picked you up this morning is 600,000 years old. Researchers have found ...
apnews.com/article/coffee-arabica-robusta-history-yemen-ethiopia-548e73286fa188d249c44697af4548ff
Quick Glance: Coffee Origins Revealed: Genome Study Uncovers Ethiopian Roots
- Researchers unlocked the genome of Arabica coffee species, tracing its origins to a natural mating over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.
- The study revealed Arabica's low genetic diversity and susceptibility to pests and diseases, limiting its cultivation locations.
- The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.
- Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.
Alfa Romeo Junior (2024): all information, prices and tests: The Alfa Romeo Milano is now called Junior. The first check explains why the Italians renamed the ...
autobild.de/marken-modelle/alfa-romeo/junior/
Tesla shares rise ahead of quarterly results: Shares of Tesla edged higher on Tuesday ahead of the electric car maker's first-quarter results ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-shares-edge-higher-ahead-quarterly-results-2024-04-23/
Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Who finances climate protection?: The Azerbaijani President travels to Berlin - it's about the climate. Why a small event with many ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/petersberger-klimadialog-weltklimakonferenz-cop29-100.html
Climate summit in Berlin: A world without coal: In times of tight national coffers, the question remains where the billions for the climate will come from ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/petersberger-klimadialog-finanzierung-100.html
Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police
apnews.com/article/noisy-cicadas-south-carolina-police-39f2bd760a51c8c1d28d88b12473840e
Ocasio-Cortez emerges as key Biden surrogate for progressives, young people: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is emerging as a key surrogate for President ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4616255-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-aoc-joe-biden-israel-hamas-gaza-climate/
Climate phenomena: What are El Nino and La Nina? : Dangerous temperatures, intensified by El Nino, have forced authorities across Southeast Asia to issue heat ...
dw.com/en/climate-phenomena-what-are-el-nino-and-la-nina/a-68772863
Most drivers will pay $15 to enter busiest part of Manhattan starting June 30: Transit officials say the start date for the $15 toll most drivers will be charged ...
apnews.com/article/manhattan-traffic-congestion-fee-29aadd6350d4ea21914720888d611326
Europe endured record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023: New report warns people are increasingly at risk in a continent warming twice as fast as the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/europe-endured-record-number-of-extreme-heat-stress-days-in-2023
Scientists say Oman, UAE deluge ‘most likely’ linked to climate change: A study has found climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions is the likely reason for ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/scientists-say-oman-uae-deluge-most-likely-linked-to-climate-change
A powerful volcano is erupting. Here’s what that could mean for weather and climate
cnn.com/2024/04/23/climate/indonesia-volcano-eruption-weather-impact/
EV warranties aren’t like those for non-electric cars. Here’s what you should know
digitaltrends.com/cars/ev-warranties-arent-like-those-for-non-electric-cars-heres-what-you-should-know/
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid: Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/climate/rfk-jr-environment.html
Quick Glance: RFK Jr.'s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to End Presidential Bid
- Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”
- As an independent candidate for the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims he would be the “best environment president in American history,” drawing on his past as a crusading lawyer who went after polluters in New York.
- But dozens of Mr. Kennedy’s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are calling on him to withdraw from the race, in full-page advertisements sponsored by the group’s political arm that are expected to appear in newspapers in six swing states on Sunday.
- Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.
Ferrari's CEO likes to run the company like a tech startup: WSJ: Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari's CEO since 2021, prefers a flatter corporate structure and a company ...
businessinsider.com/ferrari-ceo-benedetto-vigna-leads-company-tech-startup-2024-4
Climate activists sentenced after paint attack on Brandenburg Gate: The outrage after the paint attack on the capital's landmark was huge and the cleaning work ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/angemessener-protest-nach-farbattacke-auf-brandenburger-tor-steht-strafe-fuer-klima-aktivisten-fest_id_259882309.html
Maxwell Frost on Earth Day calls Trump a ‘threat to our planet’: On Earth Day, progressive Democrat Maxwell Frost (Fla.) is calling former President Trump a ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4612862-maxwell-frost-earth-day-trump-climate-change/
Biden to tout first job listings in American Climate Corps program at Earth Day event
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4606655-biden-to-tout-first-job-listings-in-american-climate-corps-program-at-earth-day-event/
China's influence on Europe's electric car prices - AUTO BILD: Whether e-cars spread as desired by the industry and politicians also depends on affordability.
autobild.de/artikel/chinas-einfluss-auf-europas-elektroauto-preise-meldung-25763417.html
EPA issues waiver allowing higher-ethanol gas to be sold this summer: The Biden administration has issued a waiver allowing fuel with higher ethanol content to ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4605164-epa-issues-waiver-allowing-higher-ethanol-gas-to-be-sold-this-summer/
Sealing up your home can save money and fight climate change: An Edina woman knew her house could get drafty in the winter, so she signed up for a home energy ...
startribune.com/sealing-up-your-home-can-save-money-and-fight-climate-change/600359051/
Thousands protest against over-tourism in Spain’s Canary Islands: Demonstrators say mass tourism is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/thousands-protest-against-over-tourism-in-spains-canary-islands
Biden administration bans drilling in nearly half of Alaska petroleum reserve in sweeping win for climate advocates
cnn.com/2024/04/19/climate/alaska-drilling-ban-biden-climate/
Quick Glance: Restrictions on Oil and Gas Leasing in Alaska under Biden Administration
- The Biden administration announced restrictions on new oil and gas leasing on 5.3 million hectares of a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska to protect wildlife from the impacts of climate change.
- The decision finalizes proposed protections that drew backlash from environmentalists last year for violating Biden's climate change pledge.
- The limitation on new leasing faced opposition from Republican lawmakers who criticized the decisions as undermining national security interests.
- Environmentalists praised the decision, while the oil industry labeled it as misguided and raised concerns about future developments in the reserve.
Luxury brand Maserati continues to go electric - and shows an elegant electric convertible
stern.de/auto/e-mobilitaet/maserati-grancabrio-folgore--rein-elektrisch-und-doch-ein-biest-34633198.html
Climate activist who defaced Edgar Degas sculpture exhibit sentenced: A federal judge sentenced Joanna Smith to 60 days in prison for smearing paint on the case ...
npr.org/2024/04/26/1247317476/climate-activist-degas-dancer-national-gallery-sentenced
China evacuates over 100,000 as heavy rain continues to lash south: China is facing increasingly extreme weather events as climate change takes its toll.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/deadly-record-rainfall-evacuates-110000-in-chinas-guangdong
Amid decline, coal seeks new champions in Washington: The industry's most influential bipartisan backers are leaving, but others will take their place — at least ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/26/coal-fuel-future-decline-00153666
Solar systems can be installed with less bureaucracy: charging electric cars with the balcony solar power plant?
auto-motor-und-sport.de/tech-zukunft/alternative-antriebe/mit-dem-balkon-solarkraftwerk-elektroautos-laden/
At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend
apnews.com/article/kenya-flooding-heavy-rain-death-toll-ade8a27e504e4f2c9c046b05257951e6
Chris Stark: Rishi Sunak has set us back, head of climate change watchdog says: In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68863796
Hamburg: TV drama from Habeck's pen “The Flood - Death on the dike”: Based on a novel by Robert Habeck and Andrea Paluch, ARD is showing the environmental crime ...
rp-online.de/panorama/hamburg-tv-drama-aus-habecks-feder-die-flut-tod-am-deich_aid-111264149
Asia bears biggest climate-change brunt amid extreme weather: WMO: UN agency says floods, storms leading cause of casualties and economic losses as impact of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/asia-bears-biggest-climate-change-brunt-amid-extreme-weather-wmo
Spektrum Podcast: The threatened climate savior: What can be done about global forest decline? Of course: plant new trees! But large-scale reforestation alone is ...
spektrum.de/podcast/wald-und-klima-aufforsten-um-jeden-preis/2215079
As the planet warms, watch out for dengue fever : A mosquito-borne disease is spreading—and must be curbed
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/as-the-planet-warms-watch-out-for-dengue-fever
Flooding wreaks havoc across East Africa. Burundi is especially hard-hit: Deadly floods are wreaking havoc in many parts of East Africa that face torrential ...
apnews.com/article/east-africa-flooding-burundi-appeal-lake-tanganyika-b83fbf6ca05533425e7725ffb22e78cd
This new Google Maps feature is game changer for EV drivers: Finding a charging station can be tricky for an electric car driver. Google Maps is launching new ...
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2024/04/17/google-maps-electric-car-charging/73345864007/
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Commentary: Don’t blame Dubai’s freak rain on cloud seeding: Cloud seeding could not have built a huge storm system the size of France, says this University of ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/dubai-uae-rain-flood-cloud-seeding-climate-science-4282936
California announces first new state park in a decade: California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer. The Dos Rios tract in the state's ...
apnews.com/article/california-state-park-climate-newsom-forest-earth-day-central-valley-9e985e633a5fe6fd7e3ee739cc7b16e9
Current fuel prices: Petrol at annual high, diesel slightly cheaper - AUTO BILD: Super E10 rises to a new annual high, only diesel is slightly cheaper ...
autobild.de/artikel/aktueller-spritpreis-benzinpreis-dieselpreis-18678455.html
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk: The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.
bbc.com/news/articles/c9ezp0lv039o
E.Volution wants to continue building street scooters: Prof. Schuh's return campaign is in danger of failing
auto-motor-und-sport.de/verkehr/guenther-schuh-streetscooter-b-on-insolvenz/
Yellowstone’s Wolves: A Debate Over Their Role in the Park’s Ecosystem: New research questions the long-held theory that reintroduction of such a predator caused ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/science/yellowstone-wolves-elk-bison-climate-change.html
China's flying cars ready for liftoff with EV technology: GUANGZHOU -- XPeng, EHang and other Chinese companies are commercializing flying cars this year ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/China-s-flying-cars-ready-for-liftoff-with-EV-technology
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