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Numlock Sunday: James Temple on the mine with 2.4 million vehicles in it

137 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Mining Renewable Energy Environmental Impact Energy transition
  1. A single nickel mine in Minnesota could unlock billions in EV subsidies, impacting electrification and consumers.
  2. Understanding the specific impacts of mining projects and legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act can shed light on climate goals and community conflicts.
  3. Navigating the politics of climate change on the ground involves balancing trade-offs, ensuring open dialogue, and making informed decisions about environmental impacts.

Numlock Sunday: Zeyi Yang on BYD

78 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Electric Vehicles Shipping Manufacturing
  1. BYD, a Chinese electric car manufacturer, has entered the shipping industry by building RORO vessels to transport their vehicles globally.
  2. In 2023, BYD shipped 240,000 vehicles overseas, a significant increase from the previous years and a clear indication of their growth in the market.
  3. RORO vessels have been uncommon due to the effects of the 2008 recession, with most vehicle manufacturers owning their fleets, making BYD's move notable.

Numlock Sunday: Matty Merritt on the rise and fall of the Disney Channel Original Movie

78 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Movies TV Pop culture Entertainment
  1. High School Musical was a game-changer for Disney Channel Original Movies, making billions and shifting towards more sequels.
  2. Disney Channel Original Movies started as small-budget experiments and grew into huge money-makers.
  3. The success of DCOMs like High School Musical led to a shift in Hollywood towards more franchises and less risk-taking in filmmaking.
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