[social_buttons] In Taiwan, a new charger technology claims to be able to charge phones without even being plugged into an outlet. That’s because it taps into the power of hydrogen as a fuel source, and is expected to help put Taiwan in the list of purveyor of green technologies. Scientists … [continued]
Various EV outlets and even Bloomberg are reporting that Ford has secret plans to build an affordable EV platform, aiming for both a small pickup and an SUV in the $25,000 range. In this article, I want to talk about why they’re doing this and speculate on whether they can … [continued]
Funds will be used to train interns, combat the Avian Influenza, build new flight cages, expand rehabilitation facilities, and more To access photos from the grantees, click here. ORANGE, Conn. — The Avangrid Foundation, the primary philanthropic arm of leading sustainable energy company Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), has announced a record … [continued]
The Biden administration is worried that Chinese cars may spy on Americans and is taking steps to protect people such espionage.
Putting in charging stations, especially DC fast charging (Level 3) stations, can be a bit like pulling teeth. Getting the design done can be a hassle. Permits are another hassle. Dealing with electric utilities can be a very big hassle. But, by far, the biggest hassle is finding a way … [continued]
The push to make less expensive electric cars for American drivers is spurring intense competition to lower manufacturing costs.
One of the big arguments for switching to Tesla’s NACS plug was standardization. Europe chose CCS2 for its EVs. China created its own GB/T standard plug. Whereas, the US only sort of chose CCS1, with only government spending on chargers tied to the standard. This led to a fragmented charging … [continued]
This must be an election year. The MAGAlomaniacs in the US House of Representatives have forced the US military to disconnect a battery energy storage system that went into service at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in North Carolina just a year ago. The reason? The batteries in the energy … [continued]
Four wheels good, two wheels better: The fast-growing EV battery swapping company Gogoro is scooting into Latin America.
A recent article at Bicycling shows us that sometimes a relatively simple change can make for big improvements. By simply letting bike riders cross streets at the same time as pedestrians, riders can avoid some of the most dangerous situations they face. The change comes with A.B. 1909, which says … [continued]
