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New CATL battery could allow for passenger plane electrification

Chinese technology company CATL has launched a condensed battery with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg, which the company says could open up the possibility for the electrification of passenger aircraft. The company says it will achieve mass production of condensed batteries soon. CATL says it plans to launch an automotive-grade version of…

ByNews RoomJun 28, 2023 8:09 am BST0Comments

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China’s solar is now at twice the capacity of its coal power – report

Solar is growing at 33.7% year-on-year and is now at twice the capacity of coal power in China, according to a new report. Solar and coal in China Today, the China Electricity Council, a state-approved nonprofit national trade association, released its first-quarter report, the “Operational Situation of [the] Electric Power Industry.” As of the…

ByNews RoomJun 27, 2023 11:17 pm BST0Comments

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Northeast homes least prepared for Level 2 EV chargers

Broader U.S. electric vehicle (EV) adoption will demand significantly upgraded home-charging capacity, as about 80% of EV charging is done at home. Many older, non-renovated American homes, however, lack the capacity to accommodate Level 2 charging and other electrification technologies, and will need to have their electrical panels upgraded or implement load-shedding technology to do…

ByNews RoomJun 27, 2023 8:08 pm BST0Comments

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The US’s first commercial offshore wind farm just got its first foundation

South Fork Wind, New York State’s first offshore wind farm, has achieved its “steel in the water” milestone with the installation of the project’s first monopile foundation. South Fork Wind will next install the first US-built offshore substation. Hundreds of US workers and three Northeast ports will support South Fork Wind’s construction through late…

ByNews RoomJun 23, 2023 6:17 am BST0Comments

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DFW Airport to showcase robotic EV charging solution

Eaton and Charge Enterprises (“Charge”), through its portfolio company, Charge Infrastructure, have begun a strategic collaboration to fast-track electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure deployment for fleets and car dealers. With the U.S. aiming for EVs to make up 50% of all vehicle sales by 2030 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing tax credits up…

ByNews RoomJun 20, 2023 2:32 am BST0Comments

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Check out the arrival of Rivian’s onsite wind turbine [video]

In June 2022, Rivian announced it would install a 2.8 megawatt wind turbine at its Normal, Illinois, factory – and the turbine’s final components have now arrived. Rivian has partnered with Charlottesville, Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy to install the new wind turbine. Once it’s online, it will be capable of generating nearly 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity…

ByNews RoomJun 11, 2023 2:09 pm BST0Comments

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WattEV Long Beach HD truck charging depot goes public

Electric transportation developer WattEV has announced that construction of its 26-truck charging plaza at the Port of Long Beach is completed and is scheduled to open for public use the week of May 15. Branded simply as “WattEV,” the depot is located directly adjacent to the Pier-A terminal in the Port of Long Beach (POLB)…

ByNews RoomJun 8, 2023 8:21 am BST0Comments

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Clean energy investment is now nearly 2x that of fossil fuels – here’s why

For every $1 spent on fossil fuels globally, there’s now a $1.70 investment in clean energy – yet five years ago, the ratio was 1:1, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Global investment in clean technologies is on course to rise to $1.7 trillion in 2023, while slightly more than $1 trillion will…

ByNews RoomMay 31, 2023 1:34 am BST0Comments

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Toyota EV charging projects to address access, affordability

Toyota Motor North America has announced “Empact,” which the company describes as “a new vision to aid the transition of underserved communities to a future of electrified mobility.” Toyota says the strategy centers on three fundamental areas: access to charging, providing affordable mobility solutions, and reducing carbon emissions. …

ByNews RoomMay 30, 2023 9:53 pm BST0Comments

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The first US-built offshore wind substation is sailing to New York

The first US-built offshore wind substation is complete and headed to South Fork Wind – a major milestone for the US offshore wind industry. Offshore substations collect and stabilize power that the wind turbines generate, preparing it for transmission to shore. South Fork Wind’s 1,500-ton, 60-foot-tall substation was designed and engineered in Kansas, and…

ByNews RoomMay 30, 2023 8:00 am BST0Comments

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