Enphase Energy (Nasdaq: ENPH) said in a statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it will lay off 17% of its global workforce to “streamline its operations.” The layoffs, which must be completed by the end of Q1 2025, will affect approximately 500 employees and contractors. The Fremont, California-headquartered global energy…

Flux, a start-up promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) to power homes, said it has successfully connected its first customer to its vehicle-to-home (V2H) platform. This platform uses the battery in the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning to power a home in Portland, OR, according to Flux. Flux said it employs a two-way charger and…

Photo by AS Photography on Pexels.com Hitachi Energy debuts Nostradamus AI, which delivers fast, accurate renewable energy forecasts, load predictions, and market pricing insights. Nostradamus AI is one of the first AI forecasting tools designed specifically for the energy sector. Hitachi says it offers forecasts that are over 20% more accurate than some industry targets.…

Chargie has been selected as an approved vendor by the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC). This partnership will make Chargie’s EV charging services available to California’s educational institutions through FoundationCCC’s purchasing programs, including SchoolBuys, CivicBuys, and CollegeBuys. According to the company, the collaboration will provide community…

Photo: Dogger Bank Following Donald Trump’s US election win, the UK has stepped into a leadership role at COP29, and it’s just announced a more ambitious climate goal. Energy secretary Ed Miliband told the Observer that the UK will work on securing vital alliances with other countries at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference…

CATL has introduced its Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, a hybrid vehicle battery that CATL said achieves a pure electric range exceeding 400 kilometers (approx. 248 miles) and features 4C superfast charging. The Freevoy battery is designed for hybrid vehicles, addressing the frequent charging requirements typical of existing hybrid vehicles, CATL said. The battery provides over…

Photo: Hitachi Rail A “UK-first” intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively. Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains, and TransPennine Express just wrapped up the trial, which took place in the north of England. It proved that powerful batteries offer significant benefits for emissions, fuel savings, and air quality. Hitachi…

LG Business Solutions USA is now taking orders for its first Level 3 DC Charger in the United States, the LG EVD175SK-PN. This fast charger has been certified to UL 2594, the UL Standard for electric vehicle supply equipment. The assembly of the new Level 3 DC…

Photo: Exus Renewables North America Renewables developer Exus Renewables North America is giving a $200 million upgrade to Somerset County, Pennsylvania’s 139 megawatt (MW) Twin Ridges Wind Farm – here’s why repowering projects like this are the future of the wind industry. Wind energy repowering is all about breathing new life into older turbines or…

Published: October 24, 2024 EVgo and General Motors (GM) are expanding their collaboration to deploy 400 fast charging stalls at flagship destinations in major U.S. metropolitan areas. The new stations will feature 350kW fast chargers, ample lighting, canopies, pull-through stations, and security cameras, the companies said. According to the companies most flagship stations will…