November 21 NEC Energy News
¶ “Explainer: ‘Close Call’ At Ukrainian Nuclear Plant” • Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian control, was rocked by shelling, drawing condemnation from the UN nuclear watchdog which said such attacks risked a major disaster. IAEA experts reported damage in several areas of the nuclear power plant. [Reuters]
¶ “Not Just The Safest – Tesla Model 3 Is Greenest Car On Highway In Europe” • With each passing day, Tesla’s electric cars are proving to be safer. It’s a similar story for sustainability. The Tesla Model 3 just recently won 5 stars in Europe’s Green New Car Assessment Program, with the highest rating ever in one of the program’s categories. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “China Reveals Ambition To Bankroll Renewable Energy Transition In Africa” • As the World discusses Energy for All, the African continent is looking at development partners to spur its energy transition towards the net Zero goal. China is home to 90% of the global renewable energy technology, and China has an ambition to guide development. [Vanguard News]
¶ “BrightDrop On Track For Fastest Company In History To Reach $1 Billion In Revenue” • BrightDrop, a GM subsidiary that makes delivery EVs, told investors it expects to have $1 billion in sales in 2023, showing historically fast growth. By the end of the decade, the company expects to reach 20% profit margins and up to $10 billion in revenue. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Consenting delays threaten UK’s renewable energy targets” • Legal experts have warned that the UK’s push for net zero and energy security may be undermined as thousands of renewables projects are stuck in protracted planning and consenting work. Onerous paperwork, legal challenges and a lack of talent may be hindering progress. [Energy Voice]
¶ “Tesla Starts Sending Invites To Semi Delivery Event” • Earlier this week, Tesla announced that an entire event will be held at its Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada, to celebrate the first deliveries of its class-8 semi truck, the Tesla Semi. Now that the event is all set to happen, Tesla has started sending invitations to retail investors to RSVP. [CleanTechnica]
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