Even though we don’t talk about it much, having a backup charger on hand — one that can be plugged into an indoor or outdoor outlet — is extremely helpful in a number of unforeseen situations. Though most people are concerned about how rapid a charger is and how long … [continued]
Following a successful pilot in New York, National Grid and Leap expand collaboration to bolster grid reliability. SAN FRANCISCO & BOSTON — Leap, a leading virtual power plant (VPP) platform, and National Grid, one of world’s largest energy utilities, today announced the expansion of their grid services collaboration to selected National Grid … [continued]
It’s officially summertime now, and there’s always less news in the summer, but the cleantech news never truly pauses globally, so we still have a number of big stories to share from the past week. 1. Tesla’s tiny robotaxi pilot started in Austin, Texas. Tesla fans/shareholders are super enthusiastic about … [continued]
Who Needs NEVI Anyways? A new off-grid EV charging service aims to push diesel vehicles aside and generate new revenue for property owners, too.
Five middle schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) — Northridge Middle School, Pacoima Middle School, Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, Sun Valley Magnet School, and Sutter Middle School — will get solar PV systems and EV charging infrastructure. The project developer is Ameresco, Inc., a leading … [continued]
On Tuesday, June 24, Skycharger, one of the nation’s leading developers of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, announced that it has been awarded a lease to develop a 24-port fast charging hub at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The new EV hub will serve electric rideshare vehicles, airport travelers, and … [continued]
Trump or no Trump, stakeholders in the EV charging station field anticipate strong demand for a reliable public charging network.
We recently received an EVIQO Level 2 home charging station. As many of you know, I’ve only had Level 1 charging via a normal 120V electricity outlet for the past few years (and no home charging before that). I’ve been happy to have only that so that I can point … [continued]
Formula E’s Gen4 iteration will arrive for the 2026-2027 season. Upgrades will continue to enhance the power and performance of the all-electric vehicles in its planned 18-race season. Even with all the aerodynamic and power improvements over its nearly dozen year history, Formula E seems unable to compete with Formula … [continued]
Where is Tesla’s Semi now? In 2017, it was the future. Every truck maker aspired to create its own sleek behemoth with self-driving capabilities, 500 miles hauling distance, and space warping acceleration. It promised to be the next chapter in long-haul freight. Since the 2017 concept truck and the 2022 … [continued]
