It’s An Electric Train, But Don’t Call It An Electric Train

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:35:09 +0000

electric train rail vehicle Parallel Systems.jpegA new type of autonomous electric train is on track to electrify the US freight rail network and push diesel trucks off the highways, too

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FreeWire Helps Road Ranger Get EV Charging Stations Up Faster

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:45:08 +0000

Installing EV fast chargers is an expensive proposition. This is due to the need for high-voltage electrical infrastructure, which in many cases requires additional construction work and upgrades of existing infrastructure. Additionally, these chargers require more resources and energy than regular wall sockets, leading to increased costs. The complexity of installing fast chargers and ensuring […]

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The Year of Change: Snippets from the EV Situation in Latin America

Credit to Author: Juan Diego Celemín Mojica| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 23:30:29 +0000

Long distances, oilfields, and low salaries abound south of the Rio Bravo. If you ask me, it’s mainly these three conditions that have marked Latin America as one of the laggards in the EV transition. Alas, all bad times should come to an end, and recent developments in the region start to show not a […]

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Microgrids Provide Reliable Power During Emergencies and Help Decarbonize the Grid

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:58:17 +0000

Microgrids are localized power grids that can be disconnected from the traditional grid to operate autonomously. Because they are able to operate while the main grid is down, microgrids can strengthen resilience and help prevent grid disturbances. They also function as a reliable resource for faster system response and recovery. Microgrids enable the integration of […]

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Duke Energy Group Brings Texas Solar Farm Online

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:44:34 +0000

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS), an arm of major U.S. utility Duke Energy, said commercial operation has begun on the group’s largest solar power plant. DESS on March 8 said the 250-MW Pisgah Ridge Solar farm in Navarro County, Texas, is online, supplying power to at least three groups as part of virtual power purchase […]

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Vistra Expands Nuclear Portfolio in $3.4 Billion Deal for Energy Harbor

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:07:34 +0000

Texas-based energy company Vistra Corp. is adding to its nuclear power generation capacity. The group on March 6 announced it would buy Ohio-based Energy Harbor Corp. in a $3.4 billion deal that includes ownership of three nuclear power stations. The transaction includes $3 billion in cash, with Energy Harbor shareholders receiving a 15% stake in […]

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Tesla Investor Day Afterparty & Discussion: Today at 3:00pm in Austin

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:25:16 +0000

With Tesla’s Investor Day officially upon us, many enthusiasts of the electric vehicle brand are eager to see what news will be announced at the event. And once the event is over, Tesla Owners Club Austin is hosting an afterparty with a live panel nearby. Tesla Owners Club Austin is hosting an Investor Day afterparty […]

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