Bringing you; the weekly, positive, and Green related articles and more. Happy Fall. Hope everyone is continuing to stay safe and well. Eco-Friendly Homes and Exterior Flush Access Panels (ecofriend.com) The Green Advantages of Fire-Rated Uninsulated Access Doors (ecofriend.com) Study shows why e-bikes are great at managing type 2 diabetes (electrek.co) Cratering motor fuel sales in Norway show the death spiral that can end oil (electrek.co) XULU XR1 mini PC review - A petite powerhouse PC packing a powerful punch - The Gadgeteer (the-gadgeteer.com) Can this cute little smart flowerpot turn your black thumb to green? - The Gadgeteer (the-gadgeteer.com) When you are ready to grow your own organic food like a pro, simply Stack and Sprout - The Gadgeteer (the-gadgeteer.com) EKO Deluxe Mirage-T 50 liter smart trashcan review - handsfree, cordfree, and affordable - The Gadgeteer (the-gadgeteer.com) Mushrooms May Talk to Each Other Using Their Own Fungal Language (treehugger.com) Algae Could Supply Sustainable Protein to a Changing World (treehugger.com) Dazzling Macro Photos Reveal the Magic of Tiny Fungi and Slime Molds (treehugger.com) Listen to the Sounds of the Largest Tree on Earth (treehugger.com)
Part 2 US solar capacity additions edged out natural gas additions in 2023 | Electrek A Volvo Cars factory in Sweden will be powered by a 1 GW offshore wind farm (electrek.co) This is what the electricity grids need now to support clean energy | Electrek I-95 is going to become an electric truck charging corridor (electrek.co) How to sit properly at your PC and keep your body happy | PCWorld The Best Parental Control Software for 2023 | PCMag Tesla Rolls Out Driver Drowsiness Warning | PCMag The Best Productivity Apps for 2023 | PCMag BlueDri DH-76 Compact Commercial Dehumidifier review - The Gadgeteer (the-gadgeteer.com) How to Opt Out of Junk Mail (and Why You Should) (treehugger.com) Tips for a Fabulous Fall Garden (treehugger.com) Turning Over a New Leaf—A Lesson From Trees in Embracing Change (treehugger.com)
Part 3 This Japanese city is piloting EV wireless charging at traffic lights | Electrek BETA breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging site in NC (electrek.co) The first turbine is up at the US’s first commercial offshore wind farm (electrek.co) Apple Maps EV routing now rolling out to F-150 Lightning trucks - 9to5Mac The Pros and Cons of Granite, Quartz, and Marble Countertops (lifehacker.com) Prevention Is the Key to a Clean House (lifehacker.com) How to Respectfully Disagree With a Coworker (lifehacker.com) How to Build a Low Tunnel Greenhouse Over Your Garden Beds (lifehacker.com) Webb Telescope Reveals a High-Speed Jet on Jupiter (gizmodo.com) Faster-Than-Light 'Quasiparticles' Touted as Futuristic Light Source (gizmodo.com) Most Distant Fast Radio Burst Offers a Way to Weigh Universe (gizmodo.com) NASA's Juno Reveals Hellish Landscape of Jupiter's Moon Io in Latest Flyby (gizmodo.com)
Part 4 Toyota signs deal with Tesla for NACS and Supercharger access | Electrek Pebble Flow: An electric travel trailer RV with propulsion assist (electrek.co) Enphase launches EV charger that integrates into energy systems (electrek.co) Not ready to buy a GEM low speed vehicle? Now you can rent one! (electrek.co) Stunning Images of Volcanic Moon Io Arrive From Juno Probe | Extremetech Can We Live on Mars? A Thought Experiment | Extremetech 5 Reasons Space Exploration Is More Important Than Ever | Extremetech Microsoft Project Silica: Glass Plates That Store Data for 10,000 Years | Extremetech NASA's John Mather keeps redefining our understanding of the cosmos (engadget.com) Toyota and Lexus are adopting Tesla's EV charging standard (engadget.com) The EPA takes initial step towards regulating lead fuel used by small planes (engadget.com) GM, Honda and Cruise plan to offer driverless taxi rides in Japan in 2026 (engadget.com)
Part 5 The US just made its largest-ever investment – $3.5B – to upgrade the grid (electrek.co) This 500kW DC charger is the size of two home AC chargers | Electrek Kia announces 2024 EV6 pricing, two new 'Light' trims under $50k (electrek.co) ChargePoint rolls out NACS connectors, giving Tesla drivers access (electrek.co) Why Your Home Heating Costs Might Be Lower This Winter - CNET The Best Place to Buy a Mattress in 2023 - CNET Enphase IQ Battery Review: Less Power Than Competitors, But a Stronger Model Is Here - CNET Best Family Games for 2023 - CNET Here Are the Electric Vehicles That Are Eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit | PCMag Blue Origin’s New Spacecraft Can Build Projects in Space | PCMag The Best VPNs for Businesses and Teams in 2023 | PCMag Wireless EV Charging Is Coming: Here's How It Works | PCMag
Part 6 Cruise robotaxis are headed to Japan | Electrek Kia EV6 gains cheaper, longer-range Light trim (electrek.co) LG is the latest to debut a modular home energy storage system in the US (electrek.co) This solar electric RV from ex-Tesla engineers can travel 250 miles (electrek.co) Use the ‘Calendar Method’ to Finally Declutter Your House (lifehacker.com) How to Stop Procrastinating (Figure Out What Kind of Procrastinator You Are) (lifehacker.com) These Are the Best Mulchers to Tackle Your Leaves This Fall (lifehacker.com) How to Keep Potted Herbs Alive Inside All Winter (lifehacker.com) U.S. Electric Grid Will Get a $3.5 Billion Upgrade, DOE Announces (gizmodo.com) Experimental Therapy Fights Brain Cancer with Modified Herpes Virus (gizmodo.com) Sleep Researchers Tackle Eternal Question: Is Hitting Snooze Bad? (gizmodo.com) NASA's Lucy Continues to Race Towards Its First Target Asteroid (gizmodo.com)
Part 7 Tesla unveils plan for 120-acre ecological paradise at Giga Texas | Electrek Amazon doubles its fleet of Rivian electric delivery vans to 10K | Electrek REE Automotive's order book shows large growth, totaling $25M (electrek.co) BMW i5 will arrive at US dealers starting this month | Electrek What Is an Exoplanet? A Brief Explainer | Extremetech Astronomers Build AI That Can Detect, Confirm, and Announce New Supernovas | Extremetech ‘Eclipse Shadows’ Project October’s Annular Eclipse All Over | Extremetech NASA's Psyche Asteroid Mission Launches Aboard Falcon Heavy Rocket | Extremetech ChargePoint’s EV network rolls out support for Tesla’s NACS connector (engadget.com) Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s $250 million NYC biohub will engineer disease-fighting cells (engadget.com) What Happens When You Miss a Credit Card Payment? - CNET Money Grocery Delivery, Meal Kits or Prepared Meal Subscription: Which One Should You Pick? - CNET
Part 8 Major Micromobility show returns to San Francisco, e-bikes & more! (electrek.co) Tesla brings V4 Superchargers to the US – critical to Cybertruck and non-Tesla EVs | Electrek New Jersey's first offshore wind farm just gave a $100M promise to be online by 2025 (electrek.co) Australian High Court reverses 'world's worst EV policy' | Electrek These Are the Safest Payment Methods (and the Ones to Avoid) (lifehacker.com) This Is the Best Strategy for Cleaning Your Entire House (lifehacker.com) Use Vent Extenders When Furniture Blocks Your Vents (lifehacker.com) How to Move Outdoor Plants Inside for Winter (lifehacker.com) How to See the 2023 Orionids Meteor Shower from Halley’s Comet (gizmodo.com) Scientists Reconstruct 12-Million-Year-Old Ape Skull (gizmodo.com) The Most Captivating Photos of This Weekend's Annular Eclipse (gizmodo.com) See All the Texas Creatures Using Special Wildlife Highway Exits (gizmodo.com)
Part 9 A Volvo Cars factory in Sweden will be powered by a 1 GW offshore wind farm (electrek.co) Tesla rolls out Driver Drowsiness Warning leveraging cabin camera | Electrek Meet SHANE: a two-wheeled EV from the Hoverboard inventor (electrek.co) BMW to adopt NACS, access to Superchargers across EV brands (electrek.co) Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Illinois - CNET This EV Camper Pulls Its Own Weight, Powers Your Home While Parked - CNET Pebble Flow Electric RV Pulls Its Own Weight - Video - CNET How to Keep Your Solar Panels Running During Winter Weather - CNET The Best Ways to Remove Paint From Carpet, Wood, Hardwood Floors, and More (lifehacker.com) How to Speed Read Without Forgetting Everything (lifehacker.com) AI Detected a Supernova All on Its Own (gizmodo.com) This electric boat cleans up water pollution with zero emissions (electrek.co)
Part 10 Candela's Polestar-powered flying electric boat begins produciton (electrek.co) Stellantis unveils affordable electric Citroen C3, starting under $25K (electrek.co) Jetson ONE 'flying car' becomes first eVTOL certified in Italy (electrek.co) This little solar car just trekked 620 miles across the Sahara on a single charge | Electrek Toyota's new EV van concept is a box on wheels from outer space | Electrek This is what the electricity grids need now to support clean energy | Electrek 2023 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost? (electrek.co) Toyota's first electric truck prototype caught testing in Australia (electrek.co) NIO kicks off ET5 deliveries in Europe, beginning in 4 markets (electrek.co) Nissan’s LEAF EV now qualifies for a $3,750 tax credit (electrek.co) I-95 is going to become an electric truck charging corridor (electrek.co) Kia opens orders for the three-row EV9 electric SUV (electrek.co)
Part 11 Smart introduces LFP-powered #1 'Pro' model, priced under $40k (electrek.co) Volvo EM90 images leaked, revealing brand's first electric minivan (electrek.co) NIO files to expand the solid-state batteries to 11 more EVs (electrek.co) Is Toyota teasing us with an electrified Supra? | Electrek Toyota's FT-3e EV concept displays your charge level on the side of the car | Electrek These are the cheapest electric boats you can buy right now (electrek.co) Ford F-150 Lightning up to $15,000 off with new incentive (electrek.co)