Originally published on EV Obsession. Nearly two months ago, a potential Tesla Model X customer (@Chargingtimes) tweeted Elon (while Elon was engaging in a tweetstorm regarding Model X matter) to ask if and when a lower-range, lower-cost Model X would be available. Elon responded: “something like a 70, but probably around … [continued]
Four companies have taken on the challenge of repurposing an old coal plant into a 2MW battery-based energy storage facility for grid support (the storage capacity of the unit has not been indicated). Duke Energy, the largest electric power holding company in the US, has reincarnated its retired coal-powered operation, the … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The ChargeNow DC Fast electric vehicle charging program is being extended to encompass 25 more American cities as part of a new partnership between EVgo and BMW, according to recent reports. As a result, the EVgo network is expected to comprise more than 600 different … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Planned investments into Volkswagen’s Automotive Division will be slashed by around €1 billion in 2016 as a response to the ongoing diesel emissions cheating scandal, according to recent reports. The move means that planned investments by the company will be capped at around €12 billion … [continued]
Audi has stated plans for an EV over and over to the point where many (myself included) just stopped paying attention. Much like the spam that shows up in my inbox for another viagra prescription, I mindlessly filed the news away without a second thought… and then Frankfurt happened. Audi … [continued]
The United Kingdom’s Green Investment Bank has announced its first investment plan in the emerging renewable energy markets of India and Africa. The Bank will invest £200 million in renewable energy projects in India, South Africa, and East African countries, through the UK Climate Investments – a joint venture between the … [continued]
Originally posted at ilsr.org. I took the “no” side in a point/counterpoint in the Wall Street Journal this week on the topic: Will Solar Energy Plummet if the Investment Tax Credit Fades Away? It’s been a great conversation-starter, but also an opportunity to clarify ILSR’s position on the tax credit … [continued]
In order to help make solar energy more inclusive, and to bring the benefits of solar out to a larger group of people, those in low- and moderate- income communities who wouldn’t otherwise have access to this clean energy source, the Obama administration rolled out a national solar initiative this … [continued]
A research study has found that using more solar power in Arizona could save 15 billion gallons of water annually. Most of the water used in Arizona is for agriculture, but another common usage is for cooling natural gas, coal, and nuclear power plants. Obviously, operating rooftop solar power does not require such water use. … [continued]
By Ken Munson A recent story in The Wall Street Journal highlighted the conundrum facing many electricity generating companies and PUCs today: How to pay for aging, mostly coal-fired power plants whose only function is as backup power for peak demand? In Ohio, two owners of seven such plants have … [continued]
