Energy
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Justice Department, FTC ask state AGs to investigate Trump's allegations of gasoline price gouging
In their letter, the FTC and DOJ direct state attorneys general to investigate, under their state laws, Trump's allegations that since gasoline prices haven't immediately dropped as oil prices have, then Big Oil is engaging in illegal price gouging.
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Tesla deliveries beat expectations in second quarter after consecutive annual declines
The company said that its entry-level Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV accounted for 97% of its deliveries.
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Gas prices ease up on Fourth of July travelers, with most Americans paying under $4 per gallon
In the lower 48 states, drivers in Indiana will be paying the least on Thursday, at $3.13 per gallon, and drivers in California will be paying the most, at $5.40 per gallon.
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A $40B critical mineral supply chain could start in Pennsylvania
f all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards.
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Nearly four out of five Americans are worried about their sky-high home energy bills, survey shows
The survey also found that 32% of the respondents say they are using credit cards, payment plans and loans to make ends meet.
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Tesla Cybertruck outsells Ford-150 Lightning for first time since debut last year
May marks the first time the Tesla pickup has exceeded Lightning sales, but the Lightning remains the most popular electric truck on the market.
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Grassroots campaign begins on an Illinois utility’s gas pipe replacement program
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
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Stellantis warns owners of plug-in hybrid vans to not park inside due to battery fire risk
Seven fires within the group of vans being recalled have been reported, all of which happened while the vehicles weren’t running or while they were charging, Stellantis said.
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In battleground Wisconsin, residents don’t want gas-powered car ban, poll finds
Poll found only 22% of state’s support the idea of a ban on gas powered cars.
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Documents show citizens' concerns ignored as Biden administration moves forward with offshore wind
Government knows what better for you? Multiple groups have voiced objections to Biden’s offshore wind energy plan regarding marine wildlife, historic sites, tourism and fishing. Many say the Department of the Interior has not factored in anything they have to say on these matters.
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Illinois adopts carbon capture and storage regulations
PHMSA launched this process in 2020 in the wake of a CO2 pipeline rupture in Satartia, Mississippi, that hospitalized 45 people with life-threatening symptoms and forced 200 people to evacuate the area.
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New York City residents told utility can’t produce enough electricity to keep them cool
The State of New York set an aggressive goal of getting 70% of its electricity from hydroelectric and intermittent wind and solar power by 2030.
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Energy companies paid over $3 million on average for ransomware attacks in 2023, survey shows
These attacks exploited a vulnerability nearly half the time. Credentials were compromised in 31% of the attacks, and malicious email was used in 24% of cases.