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The USA's Largest Solar + Battery Storage Project Just Came Online

27 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

Edwards & Sanborn...sits on 4,660 acres in the Mojave desert..and is owned and operated by Terra-Gen. It comprises 875 megawatts (MW) of solar and 3,320 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage...The project sits on both private land and land belonging to Edwards Air Force Base. It features a massive 1.9 million First Solar PV panels and 120,720 LG Chem, Samsung, and BYD long-duration energy storage batteries connected by 400 miles of cable. "

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China Added More Solar Panels in 2023 Than US Did In Its Entire History

27 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

"The country added 216.9 gigawatts of solar last year, blowing away its previous record of 87.4 gigawatts from 2022, the National Energy Administration said in a statement. That's more than the entire fleet of 175.2 gigawatts in the US...A surge in clean energy in China...helped to drive the world's adoption of renewables to a record 510 gigawatts last year...China is continuing to add to its huge network of coal-fired power stations..."

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Biden Vetoes Republican Passed Law Blocking EV Charging Stations' "Buy America" Waiver

26 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

The White House argued the Republican bill would eliminate entirely the domestic manufacturing requirement for government-funded electric vehicle (EV) chargers and harm domestic manufacturing.

"This resolution would harm [the Biden] Administration's efforts to encourage investment in critical industries and bring high-quality jobs back to the United States."

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NYC Mayor Adams Claims He'll Create a "Department of Sustainable Delivery"

26 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

"...would be a first-in-the-nation entity to regulate new modes of delivery"

...oversight of the largely exploitative and dangerous industry is spread across several city agencies...delivery workers quickly shifted from slower electric bikes to heavier and faster gas-powered mopeds amid the lithium-ion battery crisis last year.

"The new department would run proposed delivery "micro-hubs..."

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The USPS Ordered Six Vans From EV Startup Canoo For "Exploratory" Reasons

26 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

"The multi-purpose platform with steer-by-wire technology and a unique low-profile suspension system allows for a readily configurable right-hand drive system

"The USPS should be able to get around 200 miles of range with the Canoo LDV 190, which has a 79.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack with DC fast charging capabilities...The cargo hold can carry up to 172.0 cubic feet and haul up to 1,624 pounds of mail..."

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Ghanaian Woman Entrepreneur is Revolutionizing Transportation–Building Electric Bikes to Improve Air Quality

26 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

"Anyone who’s visited Accra, Ghana, in the dry season will remember the incredibly poor air quality...Wahu! bikes help alleviate all three of these problems...the bikes were designed and manufactured in Spintex, Accra.

"Valerie Labi is a true inspiration...She holds a chieftaincy title as Gundugu Sabtanaa...she has three children, holds a double major in Economics and Sustainability from two separate universities, and has visited 59 countries."

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First Electric Ship-Assist Tug In The US Gets Ready For Harbor Service

26 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

"Designed by Crowley engineers and constructed by Master Boat Builders at its Alabama shipyard, the four-berth, ABS Class eWolf...features bow and stern electric winches...The lack of exhaust stacks gives the pilot 360-degree, obstruction-free views around the vessel...build specifications show a 6.2-MWh modular battery system onboard...tug does also sport two small diesel generators for emergency use...the vessel has been designed to provide two ship-assist jobs in [San Diego] harbor per charge"

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You Should Probably Lease A New EV Instead Of Buying One

24 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

"If you're in the market for an EV, though, there are still some deals to be scored - but you might be better off leasing it...It all depends on what a customer is trying to accomplish regarding their monthly payment target and vehicle needs.

"With the electric vehicle market favoring the buyers instead of the sellers, the lease could actually be the better play for the following reasons."

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NASCAR's EV Concept Will Debut Next Week

24 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

The electric stock car will make a demo run at the Los Angeles Coliseum, but do not expect to see it race any time soon.

One NASCAR team, Joe Gibbs Racing, already has an electrified stock car of its own (see above image)...After a reported 340 laps of testing at Martinsville, NASCAR has decided that this concept is ready to debut.

"An electric racing series will not necessarily follow any time soon, but the demo in Los Angeles is the first public step in NASCAR's exploration of alternatives to traditional gasoline power."

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How Do We Get Out of This Mess? Try Mission-Driven Capitalism

24 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

Co-authors Arun, Gerry, and Thomas share 5 key takeaways from "Venture Meets Mission" starting with "most pressing challenges require a renewed partnership between government and entrepreneurs." Additional points including the need to "humanize government and personalize entrepreneurship," noting that "accelerating innovation demands comfort with risk" and 'demoncracy's superpower is our higher education and venture ecosystem. [AUDIO AVAILABLE]

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Electric Aircraft Offer Major Climate Benefits

24 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

"According to the [Chalmers Unversity of Technology] study, after just one quarter of the expected lifespan of the electric aircraft, the climate impact is lower than that of the fossil fuel-based aircraft, provided that green electricity is used...

"...the team investigated the entire impact of each aircraft from 'cradle-to-grave' - from raw material extraction to end of life...key take-home from this study is that small electric aircraft can have a notably lower climate impact ? up to 60 percent less..."

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Bloomberg: Apple Targets 2028 Release Date For Its 0wn Electric Vehicle

24 Jan 2024 | Synopsis

"Initially planning to make a fully autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel, those lofty ambitions have come crashing down to earth in recent years.

"...has had to confront the reality of its vision of a car without a steering wheel is unrealistic...has had to confront the reality of its vision of a car without a steering wheel is unrealistic...This will represent a Level 2+ system; originally Project Titan was aiming for Level 4"

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