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Portable Electric Powers Almost Anything
Originally Published on The ECOreport. Portable Electric came out of Vancouver’s 2015 Great Climate Race. This is a “walk and run race,” with 2 kilometer and 10 kilometer events through the city’s iconic Stanley Park. The event raises funds and awareness for local community solar-energy projects. In similar outdoor events throughout North America, the … [continued]
One of the Biggest Anti-EV Memes is One of the Most Ridiculous
I’ll be honest: we have a superb community of thousands of electric vehicle fans and experts. Many just read, some of you share (come on, share more!), and a handful of you comment on articles (which is massively appreciated and helpful — even when the comments go into the hundreds and steal my night). But … [continued]
The Rashomon Effect In Our Energy System
By Kathleen Gnocato and Ron Dizy The Rashomon effect refers to different interpretations of the same event by different people, arising from distinct perspectives or experiences. It derives from the 1950’s Japanese film, Rashomon, based on the (sometimes wildly) differing accounts by witnesses, suspects, and victims of a crime — and has since been used … [continued]
8 Factors Show Why Tesla’s Timing Is Excellent
While electric vehicles have a production history extending back to 1884, there have been many failed companies along the way. Some people think Tesla is going to be one of them. The factors which influence electric car success suggest, however, that Tesla picked the right time to enter the market. Looking … [continued]
Expanding Eastern Washington State’s EV Infrastructure
Originally published on the ECOreport. Washington currently has 16,000 electric vehicles and plans to more than triple this number by 2020. Most of this development will occur in the state’s western metropolitan areas. Between 350 – 400 EV owners are in Avista Utilities service area. Now the utility is expanding eastern Washington’s … [continued]
11 Key Tesla Gigafactory, Model 3, Solar, & Elon Romance Takeaways From Today’s Statements
The Gigafactory is open for business, and that business is world domination (of the car and stationary storage markets). Of course, that’s assuming all goes dandy in Gigatown, but there’s a lot of reason to believe it will. Below are 11 key takeaways from the Gigafactory opening, with special thanks … [continued]
Dear Elon: On Trucks & Autonomy, Etc. (in 2015)
Recently, I wrote a piece for CleanTechnica on the economics of autonomy, seeking to explain the vast implications of negative depreciation. (The ability to buy a car that is worth much more to the customer over time than its sticker price and its total cost of ownership.) While I thought it was possibly too much too … [continued]
City Power Play Report: Part 1 — Municipal Utilities
Originally published on ilsr.org. Keeping Energy Dollars Local Chattanooga, TN, is adding over $1 billion to its local economy in the next decade by implementing one of the most advanced smart grids and delivering the fastest internet service in the country with its municipal utility. Sonoma County, CA, has created nearly … [continued]
50 Industry Partners Join Obama & Commit To EV Investments
The private sector is a big part of the fresh plan to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in the United States. 50 industry partners have offered commitments/targets to help do so in collaboration with the Obama’s administration and its newest commitments to transportation electrification. Related Stories: Obama Admin. (Announces $4.5 Billion In DOE Loan … [continued]
