NC hits electric vehicle registration goal two years early with more than 80,000 on the road
Transportation is the largest contributor to the state’s carbon footprint, making up 36% of emissions in North Carolina.
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Top Chinese official says green, high tech development key as nation seeks to spur economy
China is the world’s second largest economy after the U.S. and has excelled in areas such as electric vehicles, solar and wind power, and high-speed trains. But it remains heavily dependent on highly-polluting coal to power its industries.
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Yellen says China’s rapid buildout of its green energy industry ‘distorts global prices’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called out China’s ramped-up production in solar energy, electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, calling it unfair competition.
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Steve Rao: Forge Battery leading charge in job creation
International students and skilled workers can help make North Carolina a sustainability leader.
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What does “net-zero” really mean for climate goals?
The United States and North Carolina have goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reach “net zero” by 2050. But what does “net zero” really mean?
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Steve Rao: Want a cleantech revolution? Start by fixing the immigration system
International students and skilled workers can help make North Carolina a sustainability leader.
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Charlotte-based sensor firm buys Calif. company for $210M, Business NC reports
Charlotte-based Enpro has agreed to acquire California-based Advanced Micro Instruments for $210 million to expand its analyzers and sensors business.
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Software issues force pause in new Chevy Blazer EV sales
GM has paused sales of its brand new Chevy Blazer EVs after some customers reported software problems. Here are the details.
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Tesla charges ahead with energy-storage battery plant in China
American electric automaker Tesla’s plans to produce energy-storage batteries in China moved forward on Friday with a signing ceremony for the land acquisition in Shanghai, China’s state media said.
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Industry association: Duke Energy rate increase will cost jobs, Business NC reports
State regulators’ approval of a nearly 15% increase in Duke Energy rates over the next three years will lead to hardship for some North Carolina manufacturers, the leader of an industry trade association says.
