#JigarShah on high #gasprices shifting demand for #EVs & #hybrids - 192,000 public charging ports ready to go.

"At $5 per gallon, that’s $150–200 billion annually flowing out of Americans’ pockets, alongside a reduction of roughly 2–3 million barrels of oil demand per day and 300–350 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions. Clearly the technology exists in Europe and China—we already know how to build more efficient vehicles."

https://energyempirepodcast.substack.com/p/average-gasoline-prices-are-spiking?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true

#Economics #IranWar #Climatechange

Honda needs a big pivot, and maybe a partner, after big EV-related losses, with a likely shift toward hybrids helped by brand power and a solid reputation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/03/companies/honda-ev-losses/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #carmakers #honda #electricvehicles #hybrids #cars
Honda needs a big pivot, and maybe a partner, after big EV-related losses

Brand power and a solid reputation will help as it undertakes an overhaul, with a likely shift toward hybrids.

The Japan Times

Aston Martin Valhalla (2026) Review: A $1 Million Plug-In Hybrid

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/review/aston-martin-valhalla/

RE: https://fediscience.org/@tksst/116320252816874221

The list of human anatomical anomallies from other apes is a long list, but also, curiously, a list that either specifically matches or leans toward another species? 🤔

http://www.macroevolution.net/human-origins.html

#humanevolution #hybrids #speculativescience

Comparison of pitchers on Nepenthes ventricosa x sibuyanensis clone B, and A. While the differences have become more slight for some reason, clone B tends to produce more hourglass pitchers and darker peristomes (once fully aged) contrasting a lighter body while A has more fat cylindrical traps and red color. Both have vined immensely before but still can’t quite seem to convince them to bloom…
Clone A is currently still available in the Shop, though as soon as they’re repotted both are likely to have vines chopped and propagated as they have multiples
#nepenthes #pitcherplant #carnivorousplants #botany #plants #tropicalpitcherplant #strangeplants #horticulture #nature #hybrids
Plug-in hybrids use three times more fuel than manufacturers claim, analysis finds

While most hybrids are said to use one to two litres of fuel per 100km, a study claims they need six litres on average

The Guardian
Plug-in hybrids use three times more fuel than manufacturers claim, analysis finds

While most hybrids are said to use one to two litres of fuel per 100km, a study claims they need six litres on average

The Guardian
I know mallard hybrids are a dime a dozen, but I'm very excited anytime I see a mule, so. The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland has a male mallard-gadwall living there right now and he is very beautiful, even if the light was rough yesterday and he didn't want to cooperate much. 📷🌿🪶🦆