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EGEB: Financial CEOs: Biden to make big climate politics impact

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The CEOs of Barclays and the London Stock Exchange say Joe Biden will shift global climate politics. Wind and solar capacity will double over the next five years globally and exceed gas and coal. Big Four accounting firm KPMG announces it will become a net-zero organization by 2030. Arcadia Power is committed to making clean energy work for the…
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Arcimoto chops top off its 3-wheeled electric car to create new Roadster model

As if Arcimoto’s Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) wasn’t already fun enough, the company has just unveiled a new open-top version known as the Arcimoto ROADSTER. The Arcimoto ROADSTER is built on the same base as the Arcimoto FUV, meaning it shares the three-wheeled delta-trike setup that employs a pair of front wheels. We actually took a test ride on the FUV earlier this year, which you can check…
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Tesla confirms new 82 kWh battery pack in Model 3, thanks to new cells

Tesla has confirmed that its new 2021 Model 3 vehicles are now equipped with a new 82 kWh battery pack — thanks to new, more energy-dense battery cells produced by Panasonic. Earlier this year, Panasonic announced an extra $100 million investment in Gigafactory Nevada, its partnership with Tesla to produce battery cells exclusively for the electric automaker. As part of the announcement…
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CA Clean Air chief Mary Nichols on short list to replace coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as EPA head

After four years of being filled by such industry mouthpieces as corrupt oil stooge Scott Pruitt and lying dirty coal advocate Andrew Wheeler, it looks like the Environmental Protection Agency is set to resume its actual purpose of protecting the environment come Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20. While Biden’s selection for EPA head has not yet been announced, one name that should be…
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