The Change Optimist

Beating A Dead Gas-Powered Horse Revisiting some old topics related to the global energy transition and the adoption of electric vehicles.

Revisiting some old topics related to the global energy transition and the adoption of electric vehicles.

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Huawei’s 3,000km solid-state battery patent with 5-minute charge ignites industry race Huawei’s patent filing describes a sulfide-based solid-state battery targeting higher energy density and reduced charging time

ICYMI: Huawei filed a fantastic patent for a sulphide-based solid-state battery that offers driving ranges of up to 3,000 kilometres and ultra-fast charging in just five minutes.

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Octopus & BYD turbocharge EV revolution with all inclusive car and charging bundle

Octopus Energy has joined forces with BYD to announce the launch of the Power Pack Bundle – it includes a leased V2G-ready BYD Dolphin, a bi-directional Zaptec Pro charger and access to a smart tariff that offers completely FREE home charging.

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Is Tesla Fucked Or Fine? It doesn't look the company can pull the Cybercab, autonomous robotaxi launch out of their ass by the end of June.

It doesn't look like the company can pull the Cybercab, autonomous robotaxi launch out of their asses.

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‘Some places are never for sale’

Hey Mark... Another open letter to Mark Carney

@mark-carney.bsky.social

I wrote you a letter.

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GM says Cadillac F1 project not affected by auto tariff hit Reduced profit expectations and a potential $5 billion hit from automotive tariffs will not affect Cadillac's Formula One debut next season, General Motors President Mark Reuss said on Saturday.

Well, thank god for small miracles.

"GM says Cadillac F1 project not affected by auto tariff hit"

Meanwhile, most folk won't be able to afford a new car.

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Elon Musk’s company town: SpaceX employees vote to create ‘Starbase’ Residents – most of them SpaceX workers – in remote Texas community approve plan to create new city

Texans vote to decide if Elon gets to have his own town.
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CATL Announces Major Advances in E.V. Batteries CATL, the world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, described breakthroughs that could make E.V.s more competitive with gasoline-powered cars.

CATL's new batteries will change everything.

#greenenergy

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YouTube video by Kawasaki Group Channel Kawasakiが提案する未来のパーソナルモビリティ「CORLEO」

I legitimately can't tell if they are serious about this.

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An Act Of War The Donald's Trade War Goes Global

W T Actual F

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Trump made all beer more expensive — and no one knows why A 25 percent U.S. tariff meant for aluminum is now hitting all imported beers — bottled or canned.

Why does The Donald hate beer?

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YouTube video by HAEZER HAEZER - Dumb (Official Music Video)

How did everything get so fucking dumb?

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This is what happens when people speak up.

❤️🌈🌈❤️

"You can be my wingman any time."

RIP Iceman

"You can be my wingman any time."

RIP Iceman

is that a double rainbow... all the way?

You, sir, are a fucking rock star.

I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.

"You can be my wingman any time."

RIP Iceman

Nissan wants to turn over a new Leaf.

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Elon Musk says xAI has acquired X in deal that values social media site at $33 billion In a social media post on Friday, Elon Musk said his startup xAI has acquired his social media company X.

Elon sold his media company to his AI company.

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The US Is Preparing For The Wrong Future US job increases won't likely be found on the factory floor.

US job increases won't likely be found on the factory floor.

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YouTube video by Aptera Aptera — The First Road Trip

Would you drive this vehicle made by Aptera?

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‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly | TechCrunch "Tesla Takedown" organizers have promised their biggest day of global action this weekend, encouraging thousands to protest outside Tesla showrooms,

‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action... TODAY

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To paraphrase Winston Churchill...

We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight them in our group chats, our text messages and with our emoji fists.

Who the eff taught Michael Waltz how to use emojis.

That was the first mistake.