December 29 NEC Energy News
¶ “Good News From China: CATL EV Chassis, Radar King Kong Pickup Truck” • Stories from China include a new skateboard by CATL and a battery electric pickup truck from Geely’s Radar division. According to Car News China, the Radar King Kong electric pickup truck is available in China with a starting price of 99,800 yuan ($13,700). [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Adani Green Energy’s Increase Capacity To 11.60 GW After Commissioning New Projects In Gujarat” • Adani Green Energy Ltd’s two arms commissioned renewable energy projects in Khavda Gujarat. After the commissioning, Adani Green Energy’s total operational renewable generation capacity has increased to 11,608.9 MW, the company said. [NDTV Profit]
¶ “Russia’s Arctic Nuclear Icebreaker Fleet Dealt A Blow In The Mediterranean” • A Russian vessel that sank off the coast of Spain was reportedly carrying equipment for Moscow’s newest nuclear icebreaker, delaying construction further. The Ursa Major cargo ship sank after an explosion in the engine room left the vessel stranded in international waters. [Newsweek]
¶ “How Belize’s Shift To Solar Power Is Changing Business” • As energy prices rise and climate change worsens, many businesses in Belize are discovering that solar energy is more than just an eco-friendly choice. It cuts costs. Businesses are increasingly adopting alternative energy solutions to reduce reliance on imported fuel. [Channel 5 Belize]
¶ “A Year Of Extreme Weather That Challenged Billions” • This year is expected to be the hottest on record, and people around the world experienced an additional 41 days of dangerous heat due to climate change, a study from Climate Central and the World Weather Attribution group shows. The study says that we live in a dangerous new era. [BBC]
¶ “These Are The Billion-Dollar Disasters Of 2024” • As of November 1, 2024 has had 24 confirmed weather or climate disaster events in the US with losses exceeding $1 billion, according to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, which compiles an annual report that details the billion-dollar disasters of the year. [ABC News]
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