Net Zero Task Force

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Derry’s Landfill Solar project expected to be on-line next month. Saving the town $5-10M over the life of the project.

Landfill solar projects still have bright future, but face practical limitations The United States now has hundreds of installations on closed landfills, though the remaining sites may be limited by shifting federal policy, remediation costs and geography.

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New study of 1,300 EVs busts battery degradation myths, Kia and Tesla top the list We are getting some critical new data on battery health from a large-scale study in Sweden, and it’s a massive...

https://www.livescience.com/technology/electric-vehicles/new-ev-battery-tech-could-power-500-mile-road-trips-on-a-12-minute-charge?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&utm_campaign=CESource-20250916-newsletter

Rest of the world is investing heavily in EV battery technology while the US hits the pause button. US car industry will be looking for bailouts soon...

New EV battery tech could power 500-mile road trips on a 12-minute charge An EV battery breakthrough from Korea could help give lithium-metal tech the green light.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/08/study-shows-which-vehicles-pollute-the-least-in-every-us-county/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&utm_campaign=CESource-20250826-newsletter

Study shows which vehicles pollute the least in every US county A new tool lets you explore how much a vehicle would emit in every county of the US.

New Chevy Equinox EVs for Code Enforcement & the Health Officer, saving $700-900/year in fuel and maintenance costs for the town.

Solar panels continue to be installed at the landfill site!

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These Are the Best Used Electric Cars On the Market New electric cars usually cost more than a comparable gas-powered model. Regardless of your EV ownership experience, there are big potential savings in looking for a used model.

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These Are the Cheapest Electric SUVs Many electric SUVs are priced competitively with their gas-powered counterparts.

Ford strategy going forward.

Inside Ford's decision to double down on electric vehicles The company aims to launch its new platform with a $30,000 pickup in 2027.

Ford is taking aggressive steps to combat the Chinese, who are dominating the global EV market. Tariffs are another wild card for the US car industry.

Inside Ford's decision to double down on electric vehicles The company aims to launch its new platform with a $30,000 pickup in 2027.

The technology pace is accelerating around batteries and charging infrastructure but this charging solution doesn't give a lot of details on how they pull it off vs the laws of physics. More to come....

This EV battery fully recharges in just 18 seconds — and it just got the green light for mass production The British VarEVolt battery has been granted the certification needed so it can be manufactured on a large scale, meaning more EV makers can use them in their cars.

More progress on the solar project as the foundation baskets continue to be installed.. After the baskets are in place, they will be filled with stone for ballast, which will enable the solar panel infrastructure to be built.