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. "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..."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."
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..."
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..."
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."
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"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."
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."
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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