Currently charging my car for free via the sun

It's not very fast - charges at about 12 miles per hour

Something about the units of electric cars amuses me :-)

That's 12 miles of range added each hour the sun shines for free while it's just parked where it's normally parked.

There is a lot of talk of fast charging - but cars are parked most of the time - cheap charging is often better.

#ev #solar #EnergyPrices

EU eyes tougher penalties for single market rule-breakers

A draft joint declaration on One Europe, One Market Roadmap calls for Brussels to penalize foot-dragging by EU countries.

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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warns that Iran war-driven energy price shocks pose dual risks of upside inflation and downside growth pressures, making policy responses exceptionally challenging as central banks navigate uncertain global economic conditions.
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BOJ Chief - 'Both Upside Inflation, Downside Growth Risks Present...Difficult to Provide General Answer'

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warns that Iran war-driven energy price shocks pose dual risks of upside inflation and downside growth pressures, making policy responses exceptionally challenging as central banks navigate uncertain global economic conditions.

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Fuel shortages loom as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global economy http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TS4CG2 #FuelCrisis #StraitOfHormuz #GlobalEconomy #EnergyPrices #PetroleumShortage
UK hits back at OpenAI after Stargate project shelved

AI Minister Kanishka Narayan suggested in a podcast interview that the AI giant’s finances are to blame for the decision.

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Union und SPD: Vereint im Gegeneinander

Fast ein Jahr nach der Wahl driftet die schwarz-rote Regierung zunehmend in Paralleluniversen ab. Während Kanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) zur nationalen Anstrengung aufruft, herrscht untereinander pol…

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Iran crisis shoves Europe’s economic woes off summit agenda

War in Middle East will upend leaders’ plans to talk about the bloc’s economy and budget next week.

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Trump threatens to unpick trade deal over Starmer’s Iran war opposition

The U.S. president’s comments come as tempers flare in Washington over the U.K.’s stance on the conflict.

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UK GROWTH FACES STUNT FROM MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

The UK economy is expected to grow slower than other big countries because of the Middle East war. This means higher energy costs for people.

#UKeconomy, #MiddleEastConflict, #EnergyPrices, #EconomicGrowth, #Inflation

https://newsletter.tf/uk-economy-slowdown-middle-east-conflict-energy-costs/

The UK's economic growth forecast has been cut by 0.5%, which is more than other major countries. This is due to rising energy prices from the Middle East conflict.

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UK Economy Faces Biggest Slowdown Due to Middle East Conflict

The UK economy is expected to grow slower than other big countries because of the Middle East war. This means higher energy costs for people.

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