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27+ min ago (323+ words) By JOSH JACQUOT, Edmunds It can get even sweeter for you if you can wait until the final week of the month. Edmunds data shows that the last few days of December " when dealerships are truly up against the wall of both monthly and annual deadlines " tend to produce the deepest discounts of the year. Think of it as the auto industry's version of a clearance countdown when every sale counts a little extra. Edmunds highlights that vehicles from the outgoing model year or those undergoing minimal changes often get steeper incentives. While new models are launched year-round these days, December is when current-year models still on the lot are targeted by sales managers as "must-move" inventory. Currently, that means 2025 vehicles will receive the largest discounts. Accordingly, you can also maximize your savings if you can be flexible on features,…...

31+ min ago (694+ words) More than 70% of clean energy projects never reach Notice to Proceed (NTP), mostly due to risks that surface too late. A 2025 whitepaper from Paces shows that early-stage development failures are often preventable, especially when developers take a data-driven approach to land, permitting, and interconnection risks. Yet many developers still treat land as a box to check. In reality, land strategy often determines whether a project moves forward or falls apart. While interconnection delays and equipment shortages get more attention, land presents a distinct and consistently underestimated source of friction in the development lifecycle. Developers frequently assume they can resolve land issues later. That mindset creates delays, drains capital, and reduces optionality, especially as storage becomes a standard component in utility-scale solar projects. What follows are some of the most common misconceptions and strategies developers can use to build smarter, move…...

31+ min ago (132+ words) Battery tech is evolving at such a pace that it's difficult to keep up with what's happening across the industry. On a global level, several OEMs have committed to commercialising solid-state batteries by the end of the decade. Toyota plans to launch its first solid-state battery-powered EV by 2028, while BYD and CATL are looking at 2027 for introducing their version of these new-age batteries. Enter, BMW. While the Bavarian marque was already invested in the idea with Solid Power, this new arrangement with Samsung SDI aims to fast-track... Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794 Thank you very much and God bless you. Uh, are we going to put them in the same disposal site as turbine blades?...

53+ min ago (670+ words) Cox Automotive data shows prices staying stubbornly high as buyers shrug and keep upgrading If you were hoping falling interest rates, bigger incentives, or sheer consumer exhaustion might finally drag new-car prices back to Earth, number-crunching industry experts have some bad news. According to the latest Kelley Blue Book data, the average transaction price of a new vehicle in the US hit $49,814 in November, and it's showing no real sign of dropping. Also: Nobody Wants These 2024 Models And Dealers Are Drowning In Inventory That figure is up 1.3 percent year over year and effectively unchanged from October, suggesting the industry has settled into a comfortable rhythm where fifty grand is the new normal. Cox Automotive says prices usually peak in December, meaning the holiday season could push things even higher as buyers gravitate toward well-optioned trucks, luxury SUVs, and vehicles that…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (607+ words) WASHINGTON (AFP): More than 20 years after founding SpaceX, the record-breaking company that transformed the global space industry, Elon Musk is planning to take the enterprise public. Here is a look at what is expected to be the largest IPO in history. SpaceX is owned by Elon Musk alongside several investment funds. Tech giant Alphabet, Google's parent company, is also among the space company's shareholders. A public listing would open SpaceX to a broader and more diverse pool of investors, including individual buyers, while giving existing shareholders an easier path to cash out and realize substantial capital gains. "This is a capital intensive business," Matthew Kennedy of Renaissance Capital investment management firm told AFP. "SpaceX has never had any difficulty raising funds in the private market, but public markets are undoubtedly larger. Liquidity is important as well, it can help with…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago (378+ words) Written by Paul Homewood on December 13, 2025. Posted in Current News On December 6th, The Telegraph reported that Britain's biggest energy provider is raising the cost of charging electric cars in a fresh blow to drivers The article stated, in part: Octopus Energy said it will restrict its cut-price electric vehicle (EV) tariff from the new year, in a move that could cost some drivers hundreds of pounds annually. It comes amid rising household electricity prices and as EV owners face new taxes that have put the Government's net zero targets under pressure. Octopus's Intelligent Go tariff is Britain's most popular EV plan, used by 260,000 drivers " or more than one in 10 EV owners. It allows motorists to enjoy cheap household energy when their car is charging, significantly cutting the cost of running an electric vehicle. However, the company has written to customers…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago (1015+ words) Electric vehicles (EVs) have revolutionized the automotive industry, offering a cleaner alternative to fossil fuel'powered cars. However, as adoption increases globally, attention has turned toward what happens to EV batteries at the end of their life and if lithium recovery is possible. EV battery recycling and lithium recovery have emerged as crucial topics in ensuring truly sustainable batteries and promoting a thriving circular economy within the clean energy transition. This article explores the science of EV battery reuse, recycling, and recovery, detailing the processes, challenges, and innovations shaping their sustainable future. EV batteries, primarily lithium'ion, have a typical lifespan of about eight to fifteen years, depending on usage patterns, charging behavior, and environmental conditions. Once their energy capacity drops below a threshold suitable for driving, usually around 70 to 80 percent, these batteries are considered retired from automotive use. When EV batteries…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (1825+ words) Elon Musk and Sam Altman lead rival AI firms and regularly take public jabs at each other " but it wasn't always like this. Years ago, the two cofounded OpenAI, which Altman now leads. Musk departed OpenAI, which created ChatGPT, in 2018, and has since launched his own AI venture, xAI. Their latest point of contention seems to change by the week, with Altman explaining how his view of Musk has changed over the years. "For a long time, I looked up to him as an incredible hero, a great jewel for humanity. I have different feelings now," Altman said of Musk in a September 10 interview with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson. Here's a look at Musk and Altman's complicated relationship over the years: Musk and Altman cofounded OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, in 2015, alongside other Silicon Valley figures. The group…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago (194+ words) POWEROAD successfully concluded its participation at Solar Solutions D'sseldorf, held from December 34 in Germany. As the largest renewable energy exhibition series in Northwest Europe, Solar Solutions International drew a record number of energy professionals, creating a vibrant environment for industry exchange and innovation. At the exhibition, POWEROAD presented its intelligent commercial and industrial ESS portfolio, drawing strong interest from attendees who visited the booth to discuss project needs and explore technical solutions. One of the highlights was the FLEX 233 AIO " POWEROAD's integrated liquid-cooling ESS designed for commercial and industrial applications. Its safety design, intelligent liquid-cooling system, and cloud-based monitoring platform sparked significant enthusiasm among attendees across Europe. Throughout the event, hands-on demonstrations and direct conversations encouraged many visitors to engage in detailed discussions with the POWEROAD team, especially regarding application scenarios such as peak shaving, backup power, microgrids, and renewable…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (556+ words) Tesla has now revealed the extended battery warranty it previously said would arrive in 2026, officially launching the High Voltage Battery and Drive Unit Extended Service Agreement (Battery ESA) in Canada and the United States. This new warranty option is focused exclusively on the high-voltage battery pack and drive unit, the two most expensive components in a Tesla, and represents the company's first formal move to offer post-warranty battery protection beyond its industry-leading standard coverage. Tesla's Battery ESA covers the repair or replacement of the Tesla-manufactured high-voltage battery and drive unit if either component fails during the coverage period under normal use. Each service visit that includes one or more covered repairs is subject to a C$700/US$500 deductible per visit. Repairs must be completed by Tesla, and components outside the battery and drive unit are not covered. The Battery ESA…...