Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. There was a time when Cadillac called itself “The Standard Of The World.” There was some justification for that rather grandiose claim. In 1908, it brought three cars to England, where they were disassembled, their component parts reshuffled, and then reassembled into three fully functioning automobiles. At that time, automobiles were mostly handmade devices with minor variations from one to another. The Royal Automobile Club was so amazed at how Cadillac was able to produce parts with such precision that they could be interchanged from one vehicle to another that it awarded the company its highest accolade, the Dewar Trophy, which was given each year “to the motor car which should successfully complete the most meritorious performance or test furthering the interests and advancement of the industry.”

Cadillac Sollei Concept — Restrained Elegance Or Wretched Excess?

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. California-based Lucid Motors recently announced that its Air Pure all-electric sedan has achieved two important energy-efficiency milestones: 146 MPGe and 5 miles per kilowatt-hour. The Air Pure also has about 420 miles of range from its 84 kWh battery.

Lucid Air Pure Achieves 146 MPGe & 5 Miles Per Kilowatt-Hour

Sunrun, the country's largest solar energy company, says it's now operating the first vehicle-to-home power plant in the US, using Ford F-150 Lightning vehicles. The program is small: Only three customers of Maryland's Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) are using their vehicle, plus a Ford Charge Station Pro and a Home Integration System, to send electricity to and from the car's EV battery array.

A New Battery to Power Your Home: Ford's Electric Pickup Truck

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So, Ford's CEO Jim Farley dropped some pretty big news recently, and it might just shake up how we think about electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Farley laid out what he sees as a necessary shift in the automotive industry—especially for those of us accustomed to big, powerful vehicles.

Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns of ‘Radical Change’ and Says EV Batteries Will ‘Never Be Affordable’

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. The US solar-plus-storage firm Sunrun and the Ford Motor Company have been running a “stealth” vehicle-to-home energy storage experiment this summer, leveraging the powerful battery of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. So far they like what they see, and a pot-sweetener of $800 per customer should help ensure that the first-of-its-kind trial gains traction among EV drivers around the US.

Ford F-150 Lightning Is A Rolling Energy Storage Beast, & Sunrun Is Here For It

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Written with A.I. assistance. In a coordinated operation on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, at approximately 7:00 P.M., the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, conducted a search warrant at a residence situated on Martin Luther King Drive in Booneville. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, the raid targeted suspected illegal drug activities.

Booneville Residence Raided for Drug Manufacturing

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. There are different ways to show or simply notice that the US electric vehicle market is growing fast. Rapid EV sales growth, counting the EVs we see on the street as we drive to work or the store, how full EV charging stations are. Going further, Electrify America has shared some charging stats from 2023 that demonstrate rapid EV uptake — or, at least, rapid growth of EV charging on its network, but that really does imply the former as well.

Electrify America Shows Rapid Growth in the US Electric Car Market

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) has announced selectees of $7.5 million in funding to support projects using cutting-edge data analytics and sensor technologies to advance grid reliability and resilience. The initiative highlights OE’s commitment to ensure a reliable, resilient, and secure electricity system during growing...

DOE’s Office of Electricity Announces $7.5 Million Funds to Enhance Grid Reliability and Resilience Through Data Analytics

Hydrogen combustion engines, often overshadowed by electric vehicles and other alternative fuel technologies like the Hydrogen fuel-cell, are now experiencing a resurgence in interest due to significant technological advancements and their environmental potential. Originally explored in the 19th century and revisited during the oil crises of the 1970s, hydrogen combustion has faced challenges such as storage, distribution, and safety concerns. However, recent innovations in high-pressure storage, hybrid powertrain integration, and lean-burn combustion techniques have addressed many of these issues.

Why Hydrogen Combustion Engines Still Have A Chance

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. In a recent video announcement, Aptera finally gave some more solid details on its plan for producing the ultra-efficient three-wheeled autocycles that have been promised for years. But getting to production means the company had to make some changes, including ditching hub motors for the first vehicles built.

Aptera Ditches Hub Motors (For Now), Makes Real Progress Toward 2025 Production

California community action agency breaks ground on vehicle-to-grid solar project The 1.5 MW ground-mount solar farm will be installed on a fixed-tilt racking system. Excess energy will be stored in a Nuvve-branded pre-validated battery energy storage system (BESS) integrated with Nuvve’s vehicle-to-grid platform. ReCreate unveils details of U.S. solar...

Sunrise brief: How long do residential solar panels last?

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	Eve Air Mobility has officially entered the air taxi race.These Bonkers Electric Heli-Pods Will Fly Visitors Around the World Expo in Saudi Arabia




	The Brazilian startup, which is a subsidiary of aerospace giant Embraer, unveiled the full-scale prototype of its new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at the 45th Farnborough Airshow in the U.K. on Sunday.




	The battery-powered vessel is equipped with two electric motors, eight dedicated propellers for vertical flight, and fixed wings to cruise the skies. The prototype won’t carry passengers or a pilot and will be flown remotely during the upcoming tests. The final aircraft will carry...

A Brazilian Startup Just Unveiled a New 4-Person eVTOL With a 60-Mile Range

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Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

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