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Apple launches 10 new initiatives to help communities around the world

In its goal to become 100% carbon-neutral by 2030, Apple announced today that it has more than doubled the number of suppliers committed to using only clean energy over the last year. In total, 175 Apple suppliers will transition to using renewable energy, and the company and its suppliers will bring online more than nine gigawatts of clean power around the world. Not only that, but the company is…
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Enel Green Power partners with a startup that makes wind turbine blades with fabric

Italian renewables company Enel Green Power announced today that it’s partnering with Scottish startup ACT Blade, which uses fabric in its wind turbine blades. Fabric wind turbine blades Enel Green Power explains the technology of ACT Blade’s wind turbine blades. It incorporates textiles that are similar to what boat sails are made of: First of all, the turbine blades are lighter because…
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GM CEO is confident they can catch up to Tesla by 2025, but we’re skeptical

In a new interview, GM CEO Mary Barra said that she is confident the automaker can catch up to Tesla and steal its lead in electric vehicles in the US by 2025 with their new electrification plan. We’re skeptical, and with good reason. Earlier this month, GM announced a new electrification plan in which the automaker claimed that it can take the No 1 spot in electric vehicles in the US by…
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Rivian had a ‘small’ battery fire at its electric pickup truck factory

Rivian had a ‘small’ battery fire at its electric pickup truck factory in Normal, Illionois, according to the local fire department. After a few delays, Rivian finally started production of its R1T electric pickup truck last month. It is now trying to ramp up production, but according to its latest filing, the company is still limited to building about one truck per day. Now, Rivian has had…
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