Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are often associated with powering vehicles, but their capabilities extend far beyond that primary function. As technology evolves and the demand for clean energy solutions grows, the potential applications of EV batteries continue to expand. In this article, I’ll delve into some of these innovative uses that not only contribute to […]
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Neuralink & Elon Musk Want To Control Your Brain
The US FDA has given the go-ahead for Neuralink to begin testing its technology on humans. Will Elon Musk implant the tech in his own brain in the trials?
Two Charging Companies Respond To Ford’s Adoption Of The Tesla/NACS Plug
Yesterday’s announcement that Ford’s future vehicles would be equipped with Tesla’s NACS charging connector (Supercharging port) signaled a big shift in the industry. Before the announcement, Tesla was using its plug and everyone else was using the CCS1 plug in the United States. It seemed like this would continue indefinitely, as manufacturers of both vehicles […]
Nevada Clean Energy Transmission Projects Go Forward Thanks To Biden-Harris Admin
Greenlink transmission lines would bring 8 GW of clean energy to Nevada communities
The Battle For Germany’s EV Market, Part IV — Tesla Model Y vs. Volkswagen MEB Family
The overall German auto market had a positive month in April (+13% year over year), with BEVs being the highlight (+34% YoY). There were 29,740 BEV registrations last month, 15% of the overall market. That pulled the market up — quite different from PHEVs, which were down 46%. The latter are now suffering from the […]
Methanol & Ammonia Tell A Good Shipping Fuel Story, But Stop Before The Tragic Finale
In sales pitches for methanol and ammonia for maritime fuels, the numbers don't add up, and the omissions are glaring.
Central Heat Pump Water Heaters Are A Crucial Technology To Decarbonize Multi-Family & Commercial Buildings
Water heating uses a lot of energy, and consequently costs a lot of money and creates a lot of pollution. The heat pump water heater is the silver bullet to these water heating problems. It’s efficient, saves money, reduces or eliminates air pollution, and it delivers hot water with faster first hour ratings than electric […]
Blue Bird Opens New Production Facility For Electric School Bus Production
Blue Bird recently unveiled its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Build-up Center in Fort Valley, Georgia. The company repurposed an almost 40,000 sq.ft. facility to accommodate the growing need for electric, zero-emission school buses. At the EV Build-up Center, skilled technicians equip the vehicles with electric batteries and other necessary parts, building them into environmentally friendly […]
Tesla Model Y At 55K Miles: Owner Reveals Why It’s A Bargain
YouTuber Gjeebs shares numerous benefits of owning a Tesla Model Y and different ways in which EV ownership saves costs.
Global Transition to Electric Vehicles Needs Urgent Support, Report Warns
Policy Actions Needed to Accelerate Equitable Transition Toward ZEVs