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From watts to warheads: Secretary of energy oversees big science research and the US nuclear arsenal

The U.S. Department of Energy was created in 1977 by merging two agencies with different missions: the Atomic Energy Commission, which developed, tested and maintained the nation’s nuclear weapons, and the Energy Research and Development Administration, a collection of domestic energy research programs.

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Tesla's Trump Card: What Lies Next For Elon Musk's Company?

Electric cars made it through one Donald Trump presidency. With market forces powering a broader shift, they’ll likely survive a second term. But if EV incentives disappear next year under Trump, what’s next for Tesla—especially since it’s been one of the biggest beneficiaries? There's no clear answer here, but we do…

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Are EVs Really More Expensive To Operate Than Gas Cars?

We hear these things all the time. Electric vehicles catch fire all of the time (not true.) They pollute the air more than gas vehicles do (not at all.) They’ll leave you stranded when you need them the most (this is exceedingly rare.) Here’s another myth that’s gotten a big…

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U.S EV And PHEV Buyers Prefer Small SUVs: Midsize Electric Cars Popular Too

According to the U.S. Department Of Energy, in 2023, SUVs were the leading choice among BEV and plug-in hybrid buyers. Though that's not really surprising these days, it would've been near impossible back in the early days of EVs and PHEVs when most of the offerings were compact sedans and…

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Is Blue Bird the Best Play in Electric School Buses?

Blue Bird's (BLBD) third-quarter results beat analysts' expectations easily. While the company's long-term outlook appears rosy with continuous innovation and expanding capabilities, it struggles with rigid competition and higher operating expenses in the near term. So, let's analyze whether Blue Bird is the best play in the electric school bus…

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The U.S. Plans To Combat EV Fires With Groundbreaking Technology

Massachusetts-based Aspen Aerogels won a conditional loan from the U.S. DOE to mass-produce materials to mitigate EV fires.

InsideEVs

The Rivian R2 And R3 Won’t Be Built In Georgia Until At Least 2028

The R2 is still slated to go into production in 2026 at the Normal, Illinois plant, but can Rivian survive until then?

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Harley-Davidson Gets Federal Grant, Likely Gives LiveWire a Lifeline

The US Department of Energy announced recipients of grants designed to convert manufacturing facilities to participate in EV manufacturing across the US.

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US announces $325 million in funding to boost Puerto Rico solar projects as outages persist

The U.S. government says $325 million in federal funds will be available for solar and battery storage installations across Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory struggles with chronic power outages

The Independent UK

California Has Enough Lithium Reserves To Power Over 300 Million EV Batteries

The U.S. Department of Energy said the lithium reserves in the Salton Sea provide a "once-in-a-generation-opportunity."

InsideEVs

As the US begins to build offshore wind farms, scientists say many questions remain about impacts on the oceans and marine life

As renewable energy production expands across the U.S., the environmental impacts of these new sources are receiving increased attention. In a recent report, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examined whether and how constructing offshore wind farms in the Nantucket Shoals region, southeast of Massachusetts, could affect critically…

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EXPLAINER: Challenges from intense summer heat raise questions about Texas power grid's reliability

This summer’s sweltering heat has put tremendous stress on Texas’ power grid, with the state setting 10 new records for electricity demand

The Independent UK

You won’t believe the recommended temperature for your thermostat this summer

It may sound counterintuitive, but there’s a good reason for the US Department of Energy’s high recommended thermostat temperatures.

Tom’s Guide

States and companies compete for billions to make hydrogen

As fossil fuel emissions continue warming Earth’s atmosphere, the Biden administration is turning to hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity

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Newly released Chinese Covid data points to infected animals in Wuhan

Previously unseen genomic samples suggest animals at Huanan market were potential source

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Who invented the car? The history of the automobile

Discover the complex history of the automobile, from early self-propelled vehicles to Karl Benz's invention of the first modern car, and explore the key innovators who shaped the cars we drive today.

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