Thank A Rare Fungus For The Sustainable Solar Cell Of The Future
The next generation of low cost, low impact solar cells could come from a fungus that transforms ordinary wood into a blue-hued source material for artists and artisans.
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California Approves $738 Million Transportation Electrification Initiative
California is at the forefront of US states when it comes to reducing carbon emissions. Nearly 40% of those emissions come from the state’s transportation sector. Not only has California always been ground zero for car culture, but it’s also home to several of the largest ports in America, whose operations depend on heavy-duty trucks powered by diesel engines.
Updated! Alphabet Labs Spinoff Dandelion Geothermal Launches The Dandelion Air For Efficient Residential Geothermal Heating…
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, spun Dandelion out of its X labs in the middle of last year, which was followed closely by a noteworthy funding round. It’s clear that the Dandelion team is putting its new capital to good use with the announcement this week about its new Dandelion Air all-in-one home heating and air conditioning system.
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96-Year Old Auto Mechanic & Racing Legend: Tesla Model 3 Favorite Car Ever
We loved reading the inspirational story about Wesley, age 83, driving his silver metallic Model 3 from California to Florida. My dad Walt Mordenti, age 96, lives in San Francisco. He picked up his red Model 3 (VIN 001388) at the Tesla Factory on December 23, 2017, which possibly makes him the oldest Model 3 owner.
The State(s) Of Distributed Solar — 2017 Update
Energy production from renewable sources continues to expand in the US at a rapid clip, thanks in no small part to the substantial growth of solar energy — and distributed solar in particular — in recent years. More states than ever are making solar a priority. But where have these gains been greatest, and what are the economic implications for residents from one state to the next?
Northeast Charging Infrastructure Anticipates EV Charging Expansion
To support the expanding EV market, 13 northeastern US states are establishing “a robust and reliable charging network.”
Positive Solar Market Development in the US — Even in Times of Import Tariffs
On January 22, 2018, the Trump administration levied a 30% tariff on solar imports to the US. Although they acknowledged that from 2012 to 2016 the volume of solar generation capacity installed annually in the US more than tripled, the administration also claimed that the numbers had been artificially inflated by “low-priced solar cells and modules from China.” According to a fact sheet released by the US Trade Representative, this tariff will last for 4 years and will fall by 5% annually, dropping to a 15% tariff in 2021.
City Furniture Pre-Orders 5 Tesla Semis
City Furniture, one of the nation’s top-selling furniture brands, became the first furniture retailer in the U.S. to announce the pre-order of five all-electric Tesla Semi trucks, marking the next step in the company’s innovative “green” approach to all facets of its business.
Apple Teams Up With Volkswagen On Autonomous Cars
Apple and Volkswagen have agreed to a partnership that will result in a fleet of electric T6 semi-autonomous vans shuttling Apple employees between campuses.
