What Is It With LFP For Batteries?

Credit to Author: Christopher Arcus| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:26:28 +0000

A little while ago, the great CleanTechnica editor and famous man around what Steve Hanley calls the gold-plated CleanTechnica water cooler, Zach Shahan, mused, “I remember the Tesla fans trashing LFP battery chemistry! I could go on and on about how it was ridiculed and how Tesla fans claimed you … [continued]

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How Solar and Battery Kept An Appalachian Farm Going

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:28:42 +0000

No matter how many transcontinental trips people take, no matter how many severe weather events are survived with an EV’s battery, and no matter how many other things clean technology does—there’s a persistent myth that it’s not up to the task. Solar and wind “don’t work when the wind doesn’t … [continued]

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This Explains Why GM Ditched The Ultium EV Battery Label

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:59:56 +0000

GM is laying plans for the EV battery of the future, including new cost-cutting, performance-enhancing atomic layer deposition technology.

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Tesla To Get Into LFP Battery Production — As Max Holland Predicted 4 Years Ago

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:31:03 +0000

I recall in the early days of the modern electric vehicle era when the Tesla Model S and the BYD e6 were top selling electric cars. The BYD e6? Well, if you know, you know. If you weren’t around back then, or even if you were and need a refresher, … [continued]

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This Net-Zero Community Got Hit Hard By Hurricane Milton And Is Fine

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:04:38 +0000

After Hurricane Ian, we discovered that a sustainable, cleantech-loving community down right in the brunt of the destruction held up superbly when communities around it did not. Now, another horrific hurricane has plowed through Florida a bit further north (right where I live, in fact) and another cleantech-focused community has … [continued]

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Improving Energy Security, Increasing Renewable Energy Integration Into The Grid — V2G From Nissan

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 02:29:42 +0000

Just a few weeks ago, I sat at possibly the sole EV charger working a few days after Hurricane Helene took out many communities in the North Carolina mountains. The arrival of a Rivian owner on a bicycle brought welcome news. “I’m using my Rivian to power my house,” he … [continued]

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GM Offers New Energy Storage Options for EV Owners Across the U.S.

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:47:17 +0000

GM Energy is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary storage product that gives EV owners the power to store and transfer energy from the grid, and the option of integrating with solar power equipment. The General Motors unit has also expanded access to … [continued]

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VinFast Leads Way in EV Battery Optimisation

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:45:53 +0000

VinFast has a clear vision of a sustainable future achieved through the availability of aspirational, attainable e-mobility. At the heart of this singular vision is a broad technology focus that ensures its customers will continue to benefit from the latest advancements in a rapidly evolving automotive industry. Few areas are … [continued]

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Ørsted & SRP Celebrate Commencement of Largest Co-located Solar & Battery Storage Project on Salt River Project Power Grid

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 03:01:52 +0000

Pinal County’s Eleven Mile Solar System comes online as one of the largest battery energy storage systems built in a single phase in the country Ørsted, a leading U.S. renewable energy company, and Salt River Project (SRP) today celebrated the official commencement of the Eleven Mile Solar Center, a 300 … [continued]

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Bill Savings vs. Backup Power: Evaluating Operational Tradeoffs for Home Solar+Storage Systems

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:55 +0000

Study shows that, in most circumstances, customers should maintain low reserves, prioritizing bill savings over backup power Home battery storage paired with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems can reduce utility bills under certain rate structures while also providing backup power during power interruptions. For power interruptions that come with some warning … [continued]

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