April 1, 2021 archive

Energy news in brief

** Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler said on Wednesday it will accelerate its shift to electric cars as it builds on a strong start to 2021 despite a global semiconductor chip shortage, but gave no details of how fast its car line-up will go electric reported Reuters. ** MarketWatch reports Biden’s plan for 500,000 EV charging stations across …

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Bankruptcy hits another Texas power retailer after February winter storm

    Houston’s Entrust Energy Inc. is the latest power retailer to file for bankruptcy after February’s winter storm in Texas sent electricity prices soaring. The company listed assets of $100 million to $500 million and liabilities of $50 million to $100 million, according to a Chapter 11 petition filed in the Southern District of …

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Long-distance Oklahoma driving would challenge most EVs

  So what is the actual distance most electric vehicles can travel before they run out of power? We hear so much about distance capability of EVs, a serious question considering the distances one has to drive in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Consider the drive from Alva for someone to visit a specialist in Oklahoma …

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Democratic officials pick white woman over Latinas, Native American for Haaland’s old seat

  Native Americans hoping to replace Interior Secretary Deb Haaland with another Native American in the House seat she once held were disappointed this week. Instead, New Mexico Democrats nominated a white state lawmaker over Latina and Native American candidates in New Mexico. Axios reported the selection of state Rep. Melanie Stansbury to replace Haaland, …

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