Climate
Tesla Cybertruck is in a category of its own for better or worse
A Tesla Cybertruck in front of a graffiti mural on Aug. 28, 2024 in Detroit. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT – Spaceship. Dream car. UFO. Dumpster. Cool. Stupid. Phenomenal. Abomination. Those were all words used to describe the Tesla Cybertruck during a 24-hour rental of the vehicle in metropolitan Detroit. They were expressed by strangers, […]
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GM folding its all-electric BrightDrop vans into Chevrolet brand
Brightdrop EV600 van Source: Brightdrop DETROIT – General Motors is folding its all-electric BrightDrop commercial vans into the Chevrolet brand in an attempt to increase sales, accessibility and recognition of the vehicles. The change is expected to expand the selling and service points from a handful of dealers to Chevrolet’s large network of North American […]
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Elon Musk’s xAI accused of worsening Memphis smog with unauthorized gas turbines at data center
Elon Musk announced his new company xAI which he says has the goal to understand the true nature of the universe. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is being accused by environmental and health advocates of adding to the pollution problem in Memphis, Tennessee, by using natural gas […]
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This water treatment startup is already a unicorn, and has $225 million in VC funding
While it might seem like humans and animals consume most of the world’s water, heavy industry uses up to half of it. That’s why business sectors are looking for new ways to recycle water, especially in the face of increased drought. Some of the world’s most essential industries, like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, textiles, mining, […]
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‘A different perspective’: This top marine scientist is determined to resolve deep-sea mining’s murky future
Environmental activists calling for an international moratorium on deep-sea mining. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Brazilian marine scientist Leticia Carvalho will be the first-ever woman, oceanographer and person of Latin American heritage to lead the International Seabed Authority — and she says it “feels fantastic.” “I am very proud,” Carvalho told CNBC via […]
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How China became the leading car supplier to Mexico and what it means for the U.S.
Blocked from the U.S. by tariffs, Chinese electric vehicle makers have looked elsewhere to sell their high-tech cars. But as Mexico has emerged as a hot spot for Chinese EVs, Washington officials worry the country may be used as a “backdoor” to the U.S. market. Last year, China was the leading car supplier to Mexico, […]
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Europe’s wineries battle to survive as extreme heat hurts production
This year’s wine harvest is in full swing on the perennially popular Greek island of Santorini, but for local winemaker Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, the prospects do not look good. Extreme temperatures are threatening production of the indigenous Assyrtiko grape, critical to the island’s internationally recognized fine white wines. Last year’s output at Paraskevopoulos’s Gaia Wines was […]
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How EVs and gasoline cars compare on total cost — where you live can make a huge difference
Key Points Electric vehicles generally cost more upfront than gasoline-powered cars. But EVs may cost less over their lifetimes relative to traditional cars due largely to lower prices for refueling and maintenance. Which is cheaper over the long term depends on geography and other factors. Source
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Waymo is developing a roomier robotaxi with less-expensive tech
Waymo announced their sixth generation self-driving car. Alphabet-owned Waymo revealed details about its newest “generation 6” self-driving technology on Monday. Its new driverless tech, integrated into Geely Zeekr electric vehicles, should be able to handle a wider array of weather conditions without requiring as many costly cameras and sensors on board. The company invited CNBC […]
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This startup will sell methane-eating microbes to Whole Foods
Much energy and effort is spent on reducing carbon emissions in the fight against global warming, but methane, while less abundant, is more destructive to the planet. It is far more efficient than carbon at trapping heat. Getting rid of it is essential to reaching global climate goals. Methane is emitted from, among other things, […]
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