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EV myths muddy the road to electrification
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (845+ words) Claims that electric vehicle batteries are tainted by exploitative mineral supply chains are discrediting non-fossil cars as electrified road transport booms. Electric vehicles (EVs) have been riding an unprecedented wave of popularity in the wake of the global oil crisis…...
Solar panel recycling: Recovering valuable materials
9+ hour, 37+ min ago (109+ words) dw. com Solar panel recycling: Recovering valuable materials This browser does not support the video element. Millions of decommissioned solar panels contain valuable materials like silicon, copper, and silver. Recycling them so far has focused mainly on reclaiming the glass…...
How a German town uses currency to promote emission cutting
3+ week, 6+ day ago (771+ words) It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions. Walk into a bakery or a bookshop in Bavaria's Chiemgau region, and you might spot a customer…...
The German town cutting emissions with play cash
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (771+ words) It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions. Walk into a bakery or a bookshop in Bavaria's Chiemgau region, and you might spot a customer…...
Germany hopes for heat pump boom amid Iran war
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (812+ words) The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and leading fuel and gas prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps? Germany's coalition government of Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social…...
Green energy isn't Europe's problem " storage is
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (805+ words) Solar and wind produce lots of energy " but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but roadblocks remain. During the day, when the wind blows and…...
VW's autonomous future: Inside the robotaxi test fleet
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (169+ words) DW. com VW's autonomous future: Inside the robotaxi test fleet This browser does not support the video element. Autonomous driving is moving closer to reality as Volkswagen and MOIA test fully driverless ridepooling in Hamburg. The VW ID. Buzz AD is…...
Why the EU sees Chinese solar tech as a major security risk
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (631+ words) Europe's solar boom is powered by Chinese technology. But experts warn Chinese-made tech could threaten the continent's safety and even create blackouts. Now, Brussels is aiming to reduce its dependence. The European Commission'has moved to block EU funding for Chinese-made…...
Tech billionaires and power: Visionaries or ideologues?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (165+ words) Tech villionaires and power: visionaries or ideologues? DW. com Tech billionaires and power: Visionaries or ideologues? This browser does not support the video element. Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars with up to a million people. Scientists say the plan…...
Brazil sees chance to power Europe's energy transition
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (146+ words) DW. com Brazil sees chance to power Europe's energy transition This browser does not support the video element. Brazilian companies showcased energy'efficient industrial technologies at the Hanover trade fair, targeting European customers seeking to cut emissions and resource use. One…...