Thermal Energy Storage To Beat Natural Gas In Northeast US
A new thermal energy storage system aims to push natural gas out of industrial processes in New York and six other states in the US Northeast, with an assist from hot rocks.
BIRD
Bird Files For Bankruptcy
A few days ago, Bird filed for bankruptcy. While they’re not as exciting as vehicles from companies like Tesla or Rivian, rental scooters have been a big part of the electric transportation story, especially in cities. So, it’s important to look at this story and try to figure out what … [continued]
Floating Solar Poised For World Domination, With Tracking
The floating solar revolution is coming to America, along with a new high tech tracking system to boost efficiency.
Bird Acquires Spin Scooters, Becomes Largest Micromobility Company
Rental scooters, especially those dropped off and left on the sidewalks in cities, have been a bit of a touch-and-go proposition over the last few years. But, a recent deal shows that they can become big business. The History of Bird Bird, a micromobility company, was founded in September 2017 … [continued]
Bird Expands Into Seattle
In a tweet from a couple of weeks ago, Bird (the scooter rental company) announced that it is going to start putting its electric scooters on sidewalks in Seattle, Washington. This was part of an initiative by the City of Seattle to choose scooter operators that they think would do … [continued]
2023 Cadillac LYRIQ, Fisker PEAR Production in Ohio — EV News Updates
There’s electric vehicle news galore. It’s coming in strong every day. There’s far too much to cover thoroughly. So, here’s another roundup of electric vehicle updates from around the EV market. Electric Car News 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ drives closer to delivery Polestar reduces greenhouse gas-emissions by 6% per car Ford … [continued]
Skid Detection Software From Bird Clamps Down On Electric Scooter Fun
New skid detection tracking software from “last mile” commuter company Bird clamps down on electric scooter fun.
In Battle Over Scooter Bans & Restrictions, City Officials See Few Differences Among Companies &…
Micromobility companies offering inexpensive rentals of electric scooters and bikes saw explosive growth before the start of the pandemic. The two largest, Bird and Lime, had reached valuations of over $2 billion each, a startling amount for such young companies.
Ridepanda Makes Finding An Electric Rideable Easy
Chinmay Malaviya and Charlie Depman are relentless entrepreneurs and when a great idea came by, they knew it was the right time to jump. Having spent years working in personal electric mobility at the likes of Bird, Lime, and Scoot, they had their fingers on the pulse of the industry. … [continued]
240 EV Companies Raised ~$17 Billion In 2019
It seems like e-Mobility has become the new tech market for all types of investors. Companies like Tesla, Rivian, Byton, Bird, Tier Mobility, Sono Motors, and ChargePoint are the new Facebooks of this era. Besides venture capitalists (VCs), many corporate venture entities of Fortune 500 companies stepped in last year.
