Net Zero Task Force

02/04/2026

https://www.wastedive.com/news/landfill-solar-projects-still-have-bright-future-but-face-practical-limita/810188/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&utm_campaign=CESource-20260203-newsletter

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

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.

10/29/2025

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We are getting some critical new data on battery health from a large-scale study in Sweden, and it’s a massive...

09/16/2025

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...

An EV battery breakthrough from Korea could help give lithium-metal tech the green light.

08/26/2025

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

A new tool lets you explore how much a vehicle would emit in every county of the US.

08/22/2025

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

08/22/2025

Solar panels continue to be installed at the landfill site!

08/18/2025

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/best-used-electric-cars?slide=14

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.

08/13/2025

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/cheapest-electric-suvs?slide=16

Many electric SUVs are priced competitively with their gas-powered counterparts.

08/13/2025

Ford strategy going forward.

The company aims to launch its new platform with a $30,000 pickup in 2027.

08/13/2025

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.

The company aims to launch its new platform with a $30,000 pickup in 2027.

06/17/2025

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....

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.

06/05/2025

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.