December 9 NEC Energy News
¶ “Nuclear who?” • Authors of the “World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2023” describe the future role of nuclear energy in the global energy mix as “irrelevant” and “marginal.” They add that there were 407 operational reactors producing 365 GW in the middle of the year, which is less than the installed solar capacity expected at the end of the year. [pv magazine Australia]
¶ “The Guardian View On Sellafield Scandals: Ministers Must Put Public Safety Before Secrecy” • There will be many reasons why Britain’s energy secretary, Claire Coutinho, went public with her unease about “serious and concerning” allegations raised by the Guardian this week over cybersecurity, site safety, and a “toxic” workplace culture in Sellafield. [The Guardian]
¶ “US Department of Energy Announces The Country’s Clean Energy Achievements at COP28” • The US DOE announced a range of initiatives on issues from zero-emissions transportation and building decarbonization to clean hydrogen and nuclear energy to spur the transition to clean energy systems and help keep the goal of 1.5°C within reach. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Tesla Giga Shanghai Hits New Production Record” • Tesla Giga Shanghai hit a monthly production record and rolled out 90,802 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in November, mostly for delivery in December, according to reports. They also say the Model Y is sold out for 2023 in China, and Tesla indicated it is still targeting 1.8 million vehicle sales in 2023. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Large Majority Of US Adults And Half Of Republicans Agree With Biden’s Goal To Slash Climate Pollution” • A broad majority of US adults – 73% – say the federal government should develop its climate policies with the goal of cutting the country’s planet-warming pollution in half by the end of the decade, according to a new CNN poll. [CNN]
¶ “Ford Mustang Mach-E To Lose Tax Credit in January” • Ford announced to dealers that the Mustang Mach-E would be losing access to the tax credits it currently qualifies for. The problem is that Ford needs to provide EVs with batteries that do not include materials sourced from certain foreign countries, notably China, and it does not have a way to do that. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Ford EV Sales Up 43%” • Ford’s EV evolution continues. Ford has three EV models: the Mustang Mach-E, the F-150 Lightning, and the E-Transit electric van. Sales of these EVs were up a lot in November. Overall, they increased 43% compared to November 2022. The biggest jump in sales wsa the F-150 Lightning, which was up 113% for the month, YOY. [CleanTechnica]
Ford Mustang Mach-E (Ford image)
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