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Electric vans are reliable but also energy intensive, experts say

Electric vans are reliable but also energy intensive, experts say

The latest electric pickups can be prohibitively expensive for those looking to trade in their gas counterpart, due in part to premium finishes and brand newness. (Photo: The Canadian Press) The federal government has set sales targets for new vehicles that must be all-electric by 2035, including vans. However, Canadians don’t have many options when … Read more

Switzerland: solar electricity will provide 10% of annual consumption in 2024

Switzerland: solar electricity will provide 10% of annual consumption in 2024

In 2023, around 1.5 GW of photovoltaic power was newly installed in the country, corresponding to a market growth of almost 40% compared to 2022. Compared to 2017, the year before the revised energy law came into force, annual growth increased more than sixfold. December 21, 2023 Gwénaëlle Deboutte With an additional 1,500 MW of … Read more

Stock market: what’s happening in the markets ahead of the opening on Friday, December 29

Stock market: what's happening in the markets ahead of the opening on Friday, December 29

(Photo: Getty Images) MARKET REVIEW. Global stock markets are moving in scattered order on Friday in what promises to be a quiet day – the last of a tumultuous 2023 for markets whose players are still waiting for a change in monetary policy from central banks. . Stock indices at 8:30. European stock indexes opened … Read more

natur SUP focuses on diversification to ensure its growth

natur SUP focuses on diversification to ensure its growth

(Photo: Facebook) LANAUDIÈRE REGIONAL FOCUS. In its first year, in 2018, the natür SUP paddleboard company made $50,000 in sales. That number increased to $500,000 in 2020 and then $650,000 in 2021. Now what? “We’re in the millions,” says the co-owner simply. How to explain this success? At their warehouse boutique in Sainte-Mélanie, Lanaudière, Nancy … Read more

Savings: Popular Booklet Savings (LEP) rate to be cut to 5% soon

Révisé tous les six mois, le taux de rémunération du LEP était passé à 6% le 1er août 2023.

The Popular Savings Booklet (LEP), reserved for the most modest savers, will soon see its reward drop by one point. From 1ahem February will increase from 6% to 5%, he announced Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire this Monday, January 15. “With inflation falling below 3%, you will have a favorite savings account whose reward will … Read more

Elon Musk, America Great Again, Green Day and the New Year – Forbes France

Green Day

One of Green Day’s most popular songs was the subject of a controversial lyric change during the band’s televised New Year’s Eve performance on Sunday night. Singer Billie Joe Armstrong attacked former President Donald Trump and his supporters, quickly sparking a backlash on social media that caught the attention of Elon Musk. Article by Mary … Read more