Electricity News

• It's so hot in Dubai that the government is artificially creating rain
  
  With temperatures in Dubai regularly surpassing 115 degrees Fahrenheit, the government is now using drones to zap clouds with electricity, creating rainstorms.
  CBS News.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Mercedes electrification plans reveal Vision EQXX with 1000km range, premiering in 2022
  
  Mercedes-Benz has fleshed out its electric plans and one of the headlines is taken by the Vision EQXX. The aim of this electric car will be to get over
  Pocket Lint.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Are electric cars 'green'? The answer is yes, but it's complicated
  
  Electric vehicles have surged in demand, and hit a record number last year as more and more people turn to battery-operated cars.
  CNBC.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Toyota Led on Clean Cars. Now Critics Say It Works to Delay Them.
  
  The auto giant bet on hydrogen power, but as the world moves toward electric the company is fighting climate regulations in an apparent effort to buy time.
  New York Times.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Batteries Are The Next Environmental Challenge
  
  Toxic electric vehicle batteries are already an environmental hazard in China and will be here as EV usage rises.
  Forbes.  Sunday, 25 Jul 2021.
• 'Jolt' star Kate Beckinsale teases NSFW fight scene in action-thriller
  
  The "Underworld" actress plays a woman managing a rare rage disorder with an electric shock device.
  Fox News.  Saturday, 24 Jul 2021.
• Formula 1 Champion Nico Rosberg: Governments Must Do More For Electric Vehicles
  
  Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg explains how sustainable racing can raise environmental awareness but governments still need to do more to promote the rollout of electric vehicles.
  Forbes.  Saturday, 24 Jul 2021.
• GM recalls some electric Chevy Bolt vehicles
  
  General Motors recalled more than 50,000 late-model Chevy Bolt electric cars, citing fire risks. Errol Barnett has the details.
  CBS News.  Friday, 23 Jul 2021.
• Rivian raises $2.5 billion in new funding round led by Amazon, Ford
  
  The electric vehicle start-up said it has raised about $10.5 billion to date.
  CNBC.  Friday, 23 Jul 2021.
• General Electric (GE) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know
  
  General Electric (GE) closed at $12.71 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.08% move from the prior day.
  Zacks.  Friday, 23 Jul 2021.
• Portland General Electric (POR) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
  
  Portland General Electric (POR) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
  Zacks.  Friday, 23 Jul 2021.
• CMA raises concern over slow roll-out of electric car charging infrastructure
  
  The Competition and Markets Authority said the infrastructure must be improved ahead of the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 23 Jul 2021.
• Good luck getting a state rebate on your new electric car
  
  California's electric car rebate program is designed to steer consumers toward clean, environmentally friendly vehicles. Unfortunately for buyers, it's confusing, unpredictable and underfunded.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 23 Jul 2021.
• Electric vehicles, staff shortages and the return to the office
  
  On today's episode, Ian King speaks to the chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association about new self-isolation rules.
  Sky News.  Friday, 23 Jul 2021.
• Best charging networks for electric car drivers revealed
  
  The honour comes just hours after Elon Musk confirmed the US firm would be making its Supercharger network - currently exclusive to owners of Tesla cars - accessible for all EVs.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 23 Jul 2021.

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