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An aspiring energy nerd. A proponent of electrifying everything. Electric coach. Boston, MA

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Akshat Rathi @akshatrathi.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Who would've guessed? www.ft.com/content/9921...
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Canary Media Inc. @canarymedia.com · 01/05/2026
Gas prices may be soaring, but more and more Americans are finding their way out. Check out why sales of used EVs are on the rise: www.canarymedia.com/articles/electr…
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Used EVs are on the upswing in America
While sales of new electric vehicles are stalling out, more consumers are buying used EVs than ever. Price has a lot to do with it.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Happy to
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Short‑sighted action that will worsen long‑term affordability. Reforming how programs are run. Have an independent program administrator, not the utilities! Making the long‑term savings visible. www.canarymedia.com/articles/ene...
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Why are blue states scapegoating energy efficiency?
Energy-efficiency programs yield long-term benefits for utility bills and the climate. We found three reasons why Democrats are looking to cut them anyway.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
I'm getting tired of all the winning. Fuel is so expensive that America's shrimpers can't afford to work The surge in diesel $'s since the Iran war makes it almost impossible to turn a profit, shrimp boat captains tell NBC News: "The industry is going to disappear." www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Fuel is so expensive that America's shrimpers can't afford to work
The surge in diesel prices since the Iran war make it almost impossible to turn a profit, shrimp boat captains told NBC News: "The industry is going to disappear."
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Does this happen every Tuesday? Who organizes this?
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
I'm not a corporate tax accountant. Is this normal? The oil company founded and formerly run by Energy Secretary Chris Wright paid no federal corporate income taxes last year and actually received more than $10 million back from the IRS. www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
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Oil company founded by energy secretary paid no US taxes last year
Liberty Energy made $193 million last year and received more than $10 million back in tax benefits, according to a nonprofit analysis released on Tax Day.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The world’s 3rd‑largest OPEC producer announces its intention to leave the OPEC oil cartel effective May 1. apnews.com/article/opec...
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United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
The United Arab Emirates says that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC effective May 1. The UAE made the announcement on Tuesday via its state-run WAM news agency.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
New EV sale figures confirm buyers around the world are moving away from gas-powered cars in the wake of the Iran war. Kyle Stock and Lili Pike | @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Spiking Oil Prices Spurred a EV Buying Spree in March
Electric car sales surged in Europe and parts of Asia, counteracting a slowdown in the US and China.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs | @reuters.com www.reuters.com/business/aut...
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For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs
The Beijing Auto Show that opened to the public this week is a showcase for how hypercompetition in China has driven new car prices in the world's largest car market to ​a fraction of the level of the...
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Vineyard Wind contracts to save Mass. customers $1.4 billion on electricity bills www.boston25news.com/news/local/v...
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Vineyard Wind contracts to save Mass. customers $1.4 billion on electricity bills, Healey says
The governor on Monday announced the activation of the Vineyard Wind contracts, pledging that the venture will save Massachusetts customers a projected $1.4 billion on electricity bills over the next ...
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
A year after announcing 250 curbside chargers, Boston has delivered 14. @mayorwu.boston.gov | @boston.gov | @streets.boston.gov
The City of Boston is in the process of installing more Level 2 and Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations at various sites, including municipal lots and curbside locations. Once approved by local utilities, the curbside charging station locations will be incorporated into this map.

Their current map shows 14 curbside-charging locations.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Dear American cities, Why is curbside L2 charging almost nonexistent in your city? ecomento.de/2026/04/27/u...
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Ubitricity nimmt 1000. AC-Ladepunkt in Berlin in Betrieb
Die Shell-Tochter Ubitricity hat in Berlin einen neuen Meilenstein beim Ausbau der öffentlichen Ladeinfrastruktur für Elektroautos gemeldet.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
If only we had had a decade of clear industry incentives and policy signals to build up domestic EV manufacturing and supply chains, while also helping consumers and businesses electrify their transportation.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
If only we had had a decade of clear industry incentives and policy signals to build up domestic EV manufacturing and supply chains, while also helping consumers and businesses electrify their transportation.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Oregon contracts with firms to install 20 new public fast EV charging stations across the state. www.kezi.com/news/local/e...
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Electric vehicle drivers gain 24 charging stations across Oregon
SALEM, Ore. - Electric vehicle drivers in Oregon will soon have access to more than 20 new public fast charging stations across the state.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Upgraded in place and paired with a community giveaway of 5,800 reused panels.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Florida just doubled a massive rooftop solar array — without adding a single square foot of roof coverage. Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center is now home to a 2.2‑MWDC system (one of Florida's largest). www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/adva...
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Advanced Green Technologies installs 2.2-MW solar project on Orlando convention center
Advanced Green Technologies completed of one Florida’s largest rooftop solar installations at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando. The
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I can't think of any reason not to Vote Solar concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
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Sun thing to ponder: Town Meeting to weigh in on solar mandate
Article 30 would urge the Select Board to adopt a policy of placing solar panels atop certain new public buildings.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Yale University is actively drilling 263 geothermal wells that will help the school move towards its goal of reaching zero emissions by 2050. yaledailynews.com/articles/Yal...
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Yale is building 263 new wells for geothermal energy
Geothermal energy offers a cleaner alternative to traditional carbon-based fuels. As Yale invests in hundreds of geothermal wells, the technology may be the University’s ticket to fulfilling its zero-emissions commitment.
By Michelle So | 4:02 a.m., April 24, 2026
Staff Reporter
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
CATL Says Its New EV Battery Can Charge From 10 To 98 Percent In Just 6.5 Minutes www.carscoops.com/2026/04/catl...
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CATL Says Its New EV Battery Can Charge From 10 To 98 Percent In Just 6.5 Minutes | Carscoops
CATL’s latest Shenxing 3 and Qilin 3 batteries promise faster charging and longer range
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
American YouTuber guides foreigners around Chinese cars US buyers can't get www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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American YouTuber guides foreigners around Chinese cars US buyers can't get
At the Beijing Auto Show, 34-year-old Ethan Robertson ‌shepherded more than a dozen people through sprawling halls packed with electric SUVs, pickup trucks and futuristic concept cars — offering an up...
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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
If you were horrified watching elected leaders run & scramble because of gun violence, just imagine how my daughter Jaime felt in school running from an active shooter before she was killed. Now, become a part of the solution & only vote for people determined to address gun violence in America.
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Karin Kirk @karinkirk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Here's a little spoof of the media segment that every news channel has made lately. Let's talk to drivers about high gas prices! But there's a twist! ⚡⚡ www.youtube.com/shorts/suRnn...
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Gas prices are high; these drivers don't care.
YouTube video by YaleClimateConnections
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Gas hits $4+ and suddenly everyone wants an EV. ∙ Hertz EV reservation requests jumped ~25% in March vs February. ∙ Turo EV bookings on March 31 were up 47% vs the same day in 2025. www.reuters.com/business/aut...
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US drivers turn to EV rentals as gasoline prices surge
Early signs of a shift toward electric vehicles have emerged for U.S. car rental companies as customers ‌become wary of paying more at the pump due to the conflict in the Middle East.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
3,000 Fast EV Chargers Were Installed In The US In Q1 cleantechnica.com/2026/04/23/3...
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3,000 Fast EV Chargers Were Installed In The US In Q1 - CleanTechnica
US fast chargers were installed in the US at a healthy rate of over 3,000.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
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Modern EVs Barely Lose Any Range, Even After Five Years: Report
Automakers are using a clever software trick to keep driving range consistent over a period of time.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
www.carscoops.com/2026/04/char...
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Tesla's V4 Set The Bar At 500 kW, ChargePoint Just Made It Look Slow | Carscoops
The days of slow chargers could be over as ChargePoint's new Express Solo can deliver 600 kW of juice
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Ford, Geely Held Talks About Bringing Chinese Tech to America www.wsj.com/business/aut...
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Exclusive | Ford, Geely Held Talks About Bringing Chinese Tech to America
The automakers have discussed a tie-up in Europe, but any U.S. collaboration would be politically fraught.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
New York State Thruway Plans Electric Vehicle Charging at 27 Service Areas www.wktv.com/news/new-yor...
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New York State Thruway Plans Electric Vehicle Charging at 27 Service Areas
ALBANY, N.Y. --
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 24/04/2026
Guess who’s missing that market surge as Trump hobbles American EV progress? Trump is sending China an engraved invitation to stomp our domestic companies, all for his corrupt fossil fuel donors.
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Electric car sales soar 51% in mainland Europe as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Data shows 224,000 new EVs were registered in March, with Norway leading way in terms of switching
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
If we want mass EV adoption, we have to bridge the gap for renters. When charging becomes a standard amenity rather than a luxury for homeowners, the transition accelerates for everyone. (4/4)
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
When charging is available where people already park — at the curb, in shared lots, or built into multifamily housing — “garage‑free” EV living becomes normal, not niche. (3/4)
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Right‑to‑charge laws, EV‑ready building codes, and curbside charging are the policies that unlock this. They don’t just help early adopters — they open the door for 40 million Americans who rent and rely on street or shared parking. (2/4)
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
76% of renters in multifamily housing own at least one private vehicle. When EV charging is as convenient for them as it is for homeowners with driveways or garages, tens of millions of people will finally get a real path to electrifying their daily transportation. (1/4)
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Kia’s EV sales surged 54% in Q1 electrek.co/2026/04/24/k...
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Kia's EV sales surged 54% in Q1 with a complete lineup from electric sedans to vans
Kia set a new global sales record in the first quarter, driven by strong demand for electric vehicles. With a...
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Electric cars are more reliable than combustion engine cars www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/a...
tagesschau.de
ADAC-Pannenstatistik: Elektroautos sind zuverlässiger als Verbrenner
Wer eine Panne hat, ruft oft den ADAC - und der erstellt aus den Einsätzen jedes Jahr eine Pannenstatistik. Die aktuelle zeigt: Verbrenner haben deutlich mehr Pannen, als E-Autos. Ein Bauteil verursac...
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
It turns out that when the value is this clear, everyone wins. If you're in Texas and driving a Ford EV or Plug-in Hybrid, you may be eligible to participate. 🔗 To check eligibility and enroll or learn more: www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articl...
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Ford Customers Are Saving Even More on Home Charging With TXU Energy Free EV Miles Program
Ford and TXU Energy are proving that the future of driving isn't just cleaner — it can be cheaper.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
One owner, Ricky Davis, saved over $1,100 last year. 📉 By shifting his charging to the middle of the night, he didn't just save money—he helped the grid. In 2025, participants shifted enough energy to power 39 Texas homes for an entire year. 🏠
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Ford and TXU Energy teamed up for a "Free EV Miles" program, and the results from the first year are wild. ⚡️ By simply plugging in at home during off-peak hours (10 PM to 1 PM), owners are getting a credit on their bill for every bit of electricity used to charge.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Imagine if someone topped off your gas tank for free while you were fast asleep. ⛽️💤 Every morning: 100% full. Every night: $0.00 spent. For some Texas Ford drivers, this isn't a "what if" anymore—it’s a reality! 🧵 (1/4)
A gas truck fills up a pickup truck with gas for free while everyone sleeps.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Insightful experience! I know multiple EV drivers who have used a preexisting standard wall outlet and their free mobile charger for all of their daily charging. It's more than enough for most individuals' daily driving.
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Michael DiTullo @d2lo.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
A question I get often here about our EVs is how much did I pay for my chargers? Answer: nothing. Both of our EVs came with chargers free. The pic is the one that came with our Hyundai. This is a “Level 1” charger that plugs into a regular wall outlet to charge overnight. #ev
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Why the U.S. Is Such an Outlier on EVs Ed Ballard | @wsj.com 🔗👇
Chart of annual percentage change in EV sales, past four years.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Great question, Ed! www.wsj.com/business/aut...
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Why the U.S. Is Such an Outlier on EVs
Plus, Trump’s plan to keep old coal plants open runs into trouble, and Sam Altman’s fusion side hustle
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
ChargePoint Just Unveiled The Fastest Standalone DC Charger For EVs insideevs.com/news/793847/...
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ChargePoint Just Unveiled The Fastest Standalone DC Charger For EVs
Co-developed by Eaton, the Express Solo can charge two EVs at blistering speeds without needing a separate power cabinet.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Lucid Motors is implementing a 12‑MW on‑site solar project at their Arizona plant. lucidmotors.com/stories/luci...
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Lucid Expands On‑Site Solar to Support Long‑Term Sustainability and Strengthen Energy Resilience | Lucid Motors
Lucid announces a new on‑site solar energy system at its Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP‑1) in Arizona strengthening long‑term sustainability and energy resilience.
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I think so!
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evAdvocate @evadvocate.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🔋 Ionna Charging is offering discounted rates at 4 new locations and 1 fan favorite: $0.20 / kWh at select sites this Saturday (Apr 25th) ⚡ Pembroke Park, FL ⚡ Mountain Lakes, NJ @ Wawa ⚡ Oklahoma City, OK @ Casey's ⚡ Garner, NC Discounted rates will be offered next weekend at Forest Park, GA
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