Modern electronics usually use a little bit of electricity while they are switched “off,” often for the sake of convenience so that you don’t have to set the time or retain settings or wait awhile for something to start up. However, the settings bit is unnecessary, as they can … [continued]
According to a recent study, the benefits of electric vehicles is not just their low energy costs, but also their much lower maintenance costs. The study found that electric vehicle (EV) maintenance costs are 35% lower than that of typical vehicles powered by combustion engine. This is partly due to … [continued]
SmartBatt is a European Battery Consortium that believes that what electric vehicles need is a lightweight battery technology. You’ve probably heard this already, but it really is of paramount importance. Lighter battery technology facilitates longer range because the batteries add less to vehicle weight, and lighter vehicle weight translates into lower … [continued]
California-based Tesla Motors plans to open its European Distribution Centre in Tilburg, The Netherlands later this month. It will be 200,000 square feet and will employ 50 people. Production of the European left-hand-drive Tesla Model S electric vehicles will start next March. This is an assembly plant, a vehicle distribution centre, … [continued]
If Mayor Boris Johnson approves, electric vehicles may be exempt from a congestion fee imposed in the city of London… and they’d be the only ones. The congestion charge appears to be enough to discourage some people from driving. It is a startling ₤10 per day (equivalent to $16). For … [continued]
Gravity energy storage is not exactly at the center of energy-related debates. However, it does have some admirable qualities. One is that such systems can be designed to last a lifetime. This is very important to everyone, of course, but especially to those living in impoverished parts of the world. … [continued]
The concept of transmitting electricity wirelessly to electric vehicles has dream-like advantages, and researchers from Spain say they have an idea that will make this a useful reality. Probably the most idealistic dream related to such technology is that it would allow electric vehicles without energy storage systems. Electric vehicles … [continued]
Sometimes, projects or companies are not profitable for a long time, but if you truly believe in them, you may be willing to stick it out long enough to see things finally succeed. Projects and companies that require large investments for payback that will accumulate years down the road … [continued]
Softbank Corporation is Japan’s Tokyo-based and third-largest cellphone carrier, but it has been getting into the energy game since the Fukushima disaster really shook up its CEO. In September, it was announced that Softbank and Mitsui would team up to build the largest solar power plant in Japan. Now, Softbank has … [continued]
5 Mehlville schools have been equipped with solar power systems to provide a portion of their electricity demand, as well as serve as an educational tool for the students. One of the schools is Beasley Elementary. At that school, 104 solar panels were installed. They have an electricity generation … [continued]
