HONGQI & The Paris Motor Show, 40 More Hyper-Fast Chargers, Good News for High-Speed Rail & Wave Energy

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:25:14 +0000

Electrify Canada has added more than 40 individual Hyper-Fast chargers in Québec and Nova Scotia. The all-new Macan Electric is now part of the charging agreement between Electrify America and Porsche Cars North America, which has been extended. Owners of the Macan Electric will receive complimentary 30-minute charging sessions for … [continued]

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California Adopts Nation’s First Deadlines for Utilities to Connect EV Chargers to the Grid

Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:04:14 +0000

This action marks an important step in reducing delays that could undermine progress toward the state’s climate and air quality standards. But it doesn’t go far enough. The California Public Utilities Commission approved a new set of timelines to accelerate the connection of new residential buildings, commercial businesses, and electric … [continued]

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Replacing EV Battery After 5 Years? Fuggedaboutit.

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:58:07 +0000

This has been one of the most popular criticisms of electric cars from critics and skeptics just looking to deny progress and ignore the benefits of electric cars: “What about in 5 years when you have to spend $15,000 to replace the car’s high-voltage battery pack?” It has never been … [continued]

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ENGIE: 1 Gigawatt of Battery Storage Capacity Added In USA This Year

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:29:09 +0000

I just wrote about how battery energy storage is massively helping to extend the usefulness of solar energy into the evening in California. It is quickly transforming the California electricity grid. Then I saw this news from ENGIE, thanks to one of our content curators. ENGIE has now reached more … [continued]

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SolarEdge Announces Next Generation Home Inverter, Battery, & Bi-Directional EV Charger

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:49:53 +0000

SolarEdge is known for high efficiency inverters, and the company was at RE+ 2024 in Anaheim, California, again this year showing off all the latest improvements and upgrades it has made to its home solar ecosystem of products. Most people don’t get excited about the white and grey boxes that … [continued]

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This Chart Shows How California Is Massively Extending Solar Use Into The Evening

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:25:29 +0000

As solar energy became a larger and larger portion of California electricity generation, there were rising concerns about the infamous “duck curve.” Solar energy was starting to dominate midday electricity generation, forcing curtailments even, while peak electricity demand in the evening was a tad too late for solar to be … [continued]

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Demonstration to Convert Kentucky Coal Mine to Pumped Hydro Secures Federal Funding

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:59:33 +0000

A project that will demonstrate the conversion of a former coal mine in Bell County, Kentucky, into a utility-scale 287-MW pumped storage hydroelectric facility has garnered federal backing from the […]

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The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project will use a closed-loop system, moving water between two reservoirs at different elevations. During low demand, water is pumped to the upper reservoir, and when electricity is needed, it is released to generate power by turning turbines. This renewable energy system can store up to eight hours of electricity, providing on-demand power and supporting grid reliability. Courtesy: Rye Development

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Grid-Scale Storage Batteries Use Many Different Chemistries

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:09:35 +0000

Energy storage batteries are using many technologies that are not appropriate for use in automobiles and trucks.

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Carmaker Progress Towards EU CO2 Target in H1 2024 — New Report

Credit to Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:41 +0000

T&E analyses the strategies that manufacturers are expected to use to comply. Summary The EU’s 2025 Car CO2 target is reachable and feasible After years of stagnant EV sales due to the lack of new car CO₂ targets, carmakers will face stricter standards in 2025, following the last targets set … [continued]

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New Mobility Congress — CEE Event You Can’t Miss

Credit to Author: Jacek Fior| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:21 +0000

It takes years to build an event that attracts attendees without advertising and top speakers without invitations. It’s only taken the Polish New Mobility Association 5 years to develop such an event — The New Mobility Congress. The largest expo and industry event of this type in all of Central … [continued]

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