What Range Anxiety? 440 Miles, 400kW Chargers for Large EVs — Cleantech News

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:53:03 +0000

Solar saves in many different kinds of ways. Over 63,000 customers were powered by Sunnova SunSafe solar + storage systems during storms in July and August. The present-day grid requires urgent restoration, but at least Sunnova is there to save the day. California continues its efforts in bringing 400kW chargers … [continued]

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Electric Car & Truck Charging — Part 1

Credit to Author: Christopher Arcus| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:10:28 +0000

Most of the heavy electric trucks on the road to date are in China. As of 2022, China sold 36,000 electric trucks, 91% of the total. No country other than China ever sold over 1,000 electric trucks in a year. In heavy electric trucks, China is by far the largest … [continued]

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Argonne & the University of Münster Join Forces to Advance Essential Battery Materials & Technology

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:35:30 +0000

Collaboration will enhance battery knowledge and address challenges in energy density, cost and lifespan. Argonne and the University of Münster agree to exchange researchers and collaborate on materials research, seminars, publications and more. Batteries are a part of people’s everyday lives. We routinely rely on them as the power supply … [continued]

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EVLO Puts Into Operation Its First Battery Energy Project in the United States

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:10:27 +0000

Located in Vermont, the project will help increase the amount of clean energy generation available to the New England grid and reduce peak demand. EVLO Energy Storage Inc. (EVLO), a fully integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, today announced that it has completed … [continued]

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Lithium & Politics Clash In Serbia

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 22:13:13 +0000

Lithium extraction is a vital component of creating an emissions free world but political complications could derail those efforts.

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Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Is The New Heavyweight In “Portable” Power Stations — CleanTechnica Tested

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:25:15 +0000

The Anker SOLIX F3800, combined with the new Home Power Panel, is the most accessible whole-home backup power system around right now. It can power your home in a power outage, can be used as a comprehensive backup solution for off-grid homes, and function as the hub of a permanently … [continued]

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Tesla Has Gotten Tremendously More Support From Democrats

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:57:32 +0000

A big part of this story was originally going to be about why Elon Musk has turned on Democrats, focusing particularly on he and Tesla getting slighted by Joe Biden in a press conference that really didn’t matter or mean anything. However, going into all of that probably doesn’t matter … [continued]

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California Legislative Committee Gives Green Light to EV Battery Recycling Bill

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 01:11:16 +0000

Proposed legislation to ensure responsible recycling of batteries once electric vehicles retire in California was approved today by the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. Senate Bill 615 would require automotive manufacturers to make certain that their electric vehicle (EV) batteries are ultimately recycled. The bill now moves forward to the entire Assembly and … [continued]

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Elegant or Apocalyptic EVs, Fastned’s Revenue Up to €37.8 M, & More Renewable Energy for GM

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2024 23:20:37 +0000

GM is heavily investing in solar power agreements for three assembly facilities, including the Newport Solar project site that is expected to generate enough electricity to power 30,000 households annually. In addition, this week’s EV lineup appears to bring back Road Warrior, with an upgrade, and the Batmobile, with even … [continued]

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The Regional Electricity Crisis Should Really Be Higher Up The Agenda For Southern African Heads of Government: Part 1

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2024 20:13:43 +0000

There is a big Summit for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) this weekend in Harare, Zimbabwe. It is the 44th edition of this summit. Heads of state for all 16 members are expected to attend. The SADC website says: “The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic … [continued]

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