Magna Dual Motor Rear Drive Unit Packs 8000 NM Of Torque
Magna says it has received an order for its eDS Duo electric rear drive unit that features two motors, two inverters, and two transmissions.
$4 Million Opportunity to Advance Floating Offshore Wind Power
At a bilateral meeting today the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) and Innovation Fund Denmark announced an intent to release a $4.2 million opportunity to advance floating offshore wind energy systems toward cost-effective commercialization and wide-scale deployment. This announcement builds on a Memorandum of Understanding between DOE, … [continued]
Nuclear Reactor Restarts in Japan Have Reduced LNG Imports for Electricity Generation
After the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi accident, Japan suspended operations at all of its remaining 48 nuclear power reactors by 2013 and relied almost exclusively on imported natural gas to replace the lost electricity generation. In 2015, Japan allowed its first nuclear power reactor to resume operations. As of December 2022, 11 … [continued]
U.S. Department of Energy Establishing National Center of Excellence to Accelerate Domestic Offshore Wind Industry
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it is investing $4.75 million to establish a new national center of excellence to accelerate reliable and equitable offshore wind energy deployment across the nation. The Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind (ARROW), led by the University of Massachusetts … [continued]
The Surge S32 Can Switch From Being An Electric 3-Wheeler To An E-Scooter In Minutes
A totally new type of small EV is in the works from Surge Automobiles, an electric rickshaw-type 3-wheeler that has an interesting feature — it can be converted into an electric scooter in just minutes. This modular EV from Surge allows the driver to use it as a little truck … [continued]
Whitehouse Proposes Legislation To Close Dark Money Tax Loophole
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island wants to force wealthy Americans to live by the same rules as everyone else.
Are Tesla Supercharger Congestion Fees Going To Spread?
The growth of Tesla’s Supercharger network has been tremendous. When the Tesla Model 3 started to hit true mass production and sales, one of the big concerns many had was whether or not Tesla could get Supercharger expansion on the same growth path and not run into issues with long … [continued]
EVs At 23.0% Share In UK – BMW Leading BEV Brand
January saw plugin EVs at 23.0% share of the UK auto market, up YoY from 20.0%. Full electric volume increased by 1.21x YoY, and plugin hybrids by 1.31x. January’s overall auto volume was 142,876 units, up 8% YoY. BMW was the UK’s leading BEV brand in January. January’s data … [continued]
Why You Should Care About Projects To Replenish & Renourish US Coastal Beaches
I’m spending this week at the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association (FLSBPA) conference. It’s a tech conference, the 37th tech conference of the FLSBPA, actually, which means that scientists and engineers — coastal experts — are presenting back-to-back sessions, over several days, describing federal, state, county, and private projects … [continued]
U.S. Department of Energy & FEMA Study Finds Puerto Rico Can Achieve 100% Renewable Energy…
The PR100 Study Outlines Viable Pathways to Securing a Renewable, Resilient and Reliable Grid; To Maximize Impact DOE Sets Launch Date for Low-Income Households to Apply for Subsidized Residential Solar and Battery Systems San Juan, Puerto Rico — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency … [continued]
