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Rescued donkey guards 33, 600 solar panels and 50 sheep at Volkswagen factory
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (531+ words) Workers say he treats the property as his own territory. At Volkswagen's Chattanooga factory, an unexpected helper is playing a role in the clean energy transition: a rescued donkey named Burrito. According to The Pulse, the 66-acre site includes a…...
GM pours $1. 4 billion into gas vehicles as EV demand loses charge
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (332+ words) The investment is spread across several facilities. General Motors has announced that it will be investing roughly $1. 4 billion into three U. S. -based plants and a Canadian factory that produce engines for gas-powered vehicles. According to Reuters, the spending is intended to…...
Colorado bets on hail-proof roofs to rein in surging home insurance costs
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (332+ words) The move comes as home insurance premiums have climbed sharply across Colorado. Colorado homeowners could soon get some relief from one of the state's biggest financial headaches: soaring insurance bills. On the final day of the legislative session, lawmakers passed…...
Yellowstone wolf pup caught on camera stealing grizzly bear warning sign
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (460+ words) "Clearly, this pup had better things to do with it." A Yellowstone wolf pup is having a major social media moment after it was seen trotting off with a grizzly bear warning sign " and then chewing on the post as…...
NYC installs first-of-its-kind battery backup that could transform the city's grid: 'A big step"
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (667+ words) This matters because batteries can make rooftop solar far more useful. New York City has officially installed its first permitted home battery storage system, a first-of-its-kind rooftop upgrade that could help more residents pair solar panels with backup power. The…...
College student photographs extreme aftermath of annual move in day: 'People have no decency"
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (366+ words) "[It] takes 2 seconds to fold an empty box." When a new academic year kicks off, college campuses are bustling with students getting into their new digs. Unfortunately, the surrounding areas are also overflowing with improperly disposed of waste from all…...
World's first modular battery-swapping ship enters service
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (378+ words) A ship built with swappable battery modules has officially entered service, offering a real-world look at what is being described as the world's first standard modular battery-swapping vessel. A video from CGTN shared in Reddit's r/electricvehicles shows the new…...
Fisker did what most failed EV startups never do and still imploded, their customers say
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (368+ words) "It's been very cool to see what is possible when a giant mega corporation isn't in the way of progress and features owners actually want." Fisker became one of the most talked-about startups in the electric vehicle space, famous for…...
Scientists raise alarm after tracking major disappearance of massive marine animals: 'It is a little unusual'
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (162+ words) Blue whale sightings are decreasing off the coast of Sri Lanka, a rare permanent abode for the marine mammal....
Forgotten wallet sparks accidental no-spend weekend " and reveals food 'hiding' in the back of the fridge
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (282+ words) "Every time I do something similar I realize there's way more food at home than I thought, just not the specific thing I'm craving." A Reddit post about an accidental "no-spend weekend" is resonating with frugal shoppers and anyone looking…...