Spain closes nearly half of its coal-fired power stations

Out of Spain’s 15 coal-fired plants, seven ceased operations on June 30. Four more will soon follow, putting Spain on track to ultimately become coal-free. The country closed all its coal mines two and a half years ago as a result of the European Union banning their state aid.

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EGEB: Here are the top US cities for solar — who’s leading the way?

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

  • US cities have played a big part in growing the use of solar energy — who are the trailblazers?
  • Spain closes half its coal-fired power stations.
  • The US’ second offshore wind farm has been completed.

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Exclusive: Soriano Motori unveils specs on 3 new Italian electric motorcycles

Not since the 1950s has a Soriano motorcycle rolled off the line. But that’s set to change as the storied Spanish motorcycle brand is rebooted by an Italian company as an all-electric motorcycle manufacturer.

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Lucid Air claimed to be the most aerodynamically efficient luxury car

Lucid Air wind tunnel testingIt’s appropriate that a car named Air produced good results in the wind tunnel. Lucid Motors says its upcoming electric car will be the world’s most aerodynamically efficient luxury car when it goes into production later this year. The Air achieved a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.21 in recent wind tunnel tests, which is better than the 0.23 of the…
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