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    Nissan unveils third-generation e-POWER powertrain●Nissan's third generation e-POWER powertrainYhnLifeAutos16939 min ago

    Nissan has detailed the third generation of its e-POWER powertrain, the series-hybrid system in which a gasoline engine generates electricity to drive the wheels via an electric motor. The company's technology page describes improvements aimed at greater efficiency and quieter operation. The announcement has drawn attention among technology enthusiasts debating the merits of series-hybrid drivetrains versus full battery-electric vehicles as Nissan pushes its electrification strategy forward.

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    California legalizes plug-in solar panels, no roof or permit needed▼Want solar but don't own a roof? California just legalized plug-in panels, no permission requiredMmastodon1267 min ago

    California has passed a new law legalizing plug-in solar panels, allowing renters and people without suitable roofs to generate their own solar power by simply plugging panels into a standard outlet, with no permits or permission required. The technology is already popular in other US states and in Europe. Commenters are highlighting it as a major win for apartment dwellers priced out of traditional rooftop solar.

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    ChatGPT Can Now Show You Wearing Clothes Before You Buy Them▼✉newsTechnologyGadgets36 min ago

    ChatGPT has gained a new capability that lets shoppers see virtual previews of themselves wearing clothes before making a purchase. The feature uses AI image generation to try garments on users digitally, pointing to a push into shopping and e-commerce applications. The news is circulating among technology and consumer gadgets outlets.

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    7.7-Megawatt Community Solar Farm Powers Up at DeKalb Airport●7.7-megawatt community solar farm powered on at DeKalb airport✉newsEnvironmentEnergy23 min ago

    A 7.7-megawatt community solar farm has been switched on at the airport in DeKalb, Illinois. The project allows local residents and businesses to subscribe to solar power without installing panels themselves. The activation marks a step in the region's shift toward renewable energy, with local coverage highlighting the use of airport land for clean power generation.

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    ComEd and SunVest energize solar array at DeKalb airport▼ComEd, SunVest Celebrate Energization of Near-8 Megawatt DC Community Solar Array at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport✉newsEnvironmentEnergy23 min ago

    ComEd and SunVest have energized a community solar array of nearly 8 megawatts at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport in Illinois. The direct current project will supply solar power to local subscribers, with ComEd handling interconnection to the grid. The companies marked the milestone as a step in expanding community solar access and renewable generation in northern Illinois.

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    California legalises plug-in balcony solar panels●California just made it legal to turn balconies into tiny power plants. The state is the biggest to approve solar panelsMmastodonEnvironmentClimate183 h ago

    California has become the largest US state to approve plug-in solar panels, allowing residents to legally mount small solar units on balconies and connect them directly into wall sockets. Supporters say the change gives apartment dwellers and renters a cheaper, simpler way to generate their own electricity and cut power bills, a step already common in countries like Germany.

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    Sarah Jessica Parker and Stevie Nicks Shine at NYC Ballet Fall Gala▼At New York City Ballet’s Fall Gala, Sarah Jessica Parker and Steve Nicks Bring the Fairy Dust✉newsLifeFashion2 h ago

    Sarah Jessica Parker and Stevie Nicks attended the New York City Ballet's Fall Gala, lending star power and glamour to the annual event. The New York Times covered their appearance, describing the pair as bringing 'fairy dust' to the evening. The gala is one of the ballet's marquee social occasions, drawing celebrities alongside performances and fashion attention.

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    DTE Energy finishes 100-megawatt Cold Creek Solar Park▼DTE Energy completes construction of 100-megawatt Cold Creek Solar Park✉newsEnvironmentEnergy5 h ago

    DTE Energy has completed construction of the Cold Creek Solar Park, a 100-megawatt solar facility. The project adds new renewable generating capacity to the utility's power grid, supporting its shift away from fossil fuels toward cleaner energy sources for customers.

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    America is hurtling toward a power grid crisis▼✉newsEnvironmentClimate7 h ago

    Analysts are warning that the United States is heading toward a power grid crisis, driven by surging electricity demand from data centres, electrification and extreme weather, while aging infrastructure and slow interconnection of new generation struggle to keep pace. The warning, published by Yale Climate Connections, has renewed debate over grid reliability, transmission investment and the energy transition.

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    California approves balcony solar for residents●California gives the green light to balcony solar✉newsEnvironmentEnergy11 h ago

    California has approved balcony solar, allowing residents to mount small plug-in solar panels on apartment balconies and railings without the lengthy permitting required for rooftop installations. The policy, long popular in Germany, makes clean energy accessible to renters and apartment dwellers who previously had no way to generate their own power. Energy commentators are calling it a significant step toward democratizing solar access in the state.

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