Grist

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

With 215-mile-per-hour winds, faster than a severe tornado, the fictional Luna is the world’s first Category 6 hurricane. We expected that climate change was going to make the winds of the most intense storms stronger,” said Michael Wehner, a coauthor of the paper and an extreme weather researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

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Charged

MARCH 25, 2021

According to the Asian auto industry gurus at ZoZo Go , it’s the strongest product debut in the history of four-wheeled vehicles. It has a range of 106 miles and a top speed of 62 mph, and sells for between $4,500 and $6,300. He eventually prevailed, and the rest is history—last year SGMW sold 1.6

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The Verge: Energy

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Fallon / AFP via Getty Images The US saw record gains in fuel efficiency last year, but it still falls short of what’s needed to meet fast-approaching deadlines. Thanks to their love of large vehicles, American automakers have fallen behind their competitors when it comes to getting more miles per gallon of gas. Photo by Patrick T.

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Energy Central

MAY 1, 2023

So much of the conversation around emissions-free transportation in the last few years has been focused on electric vehicles: how many miles can we get out of batteries? Where are we going to charge the batteries? And, wait, once we are charging these batteries, how will the grid handle all of this extra demand for electricity?

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Electric vehicle Hydrogen Batteries Transportation 59

Charged

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Deutsche Post DHL Group is going electric—the German logistics giant plans to invest some 7 billion euros in electrification between now and 2030, by which date it aims to make 60% of its delivery vehicles zero-emission. The company currently operates a substantial number of Ford EVs at several locations around the world.

Electricity 84

Electricity Logistics North America Europe 84

DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 16, 2023

fossil fuel firms are pushing to build more than 2,900 miles of natural gas pipelines to feed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities in Louisiana, Texas, and Alaska, in a bid to send more of the fuel to Asia and Europe, a new analysis by Global Energy Monitor shows. The proposed build-out also includes 20 new LNG export terminals.

Building Energy Monitoring 98

Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Natural gas Home Energy Monitoring 98

Charged

MARCH 27, 2023

Velocity says the eCascadia is suitable for short-haul and last-mile delivery routes, while the eM2 is engineered for regional pick-up and delivery routes. Both models have a range of 230 miles. The Class 8 eCascadia can achieve an 80% state of charge in approximately 90 minutes using dual-port charging.

Electricity 111

Electricity North America Logistics Batteries 111

Charged

APRIL 29, 2022

The company conducted a successful pilot of the E-Transit late last year, and plans to take delivery of the first several vehicles in the next several weeks. Once the E-Transits go into service, they will be made available for both short-term rental and longer-term full-service leasing. kW of power.

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Electric vehicle Demand Electricity Sustainability 130

GreenBiz

AUGUST 10, 2020

Last week, I had the opportunity to facilitate an online conversation with Terreform ONE , a Brooklyn, New York-based nonprofit architecture and urban design research group whose humble mission is “to combat the extinction of planetary species through pioneering acts of design.”. Joel Makower. Mon, 08/10/2020 - 02:11.

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Innovation North America Incubators Incubators 542

Charged

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Merchants Fleet expects the BrightDrop EV600, an electric van optimized for last-mile goods delivery, to enter its clients’ fleets starting in early 2023. The new e-van will have an estimated range of up to 250 miles, and a charging rate of up to 170 miles per hour via a 120 kW DC fast charging station.

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Education Electricity Innovation Sustainability 111

Charged

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Last week, Tesla took the Semi for a 500-mile demonstration drive (this distance is widely considered the sweet spot for a long-haul semi) with an 81,000-pound load. Last week, Tesla took the Semi for a 500-mile demonstration drive (this distance is widely considered the sweet spot for a long-haul semi) with an 81,000-pound load.

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North America Cooling Pollution Batteries 132

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 30, 2020

When Ross Rachey set out to electrify Amazon’s fleet of last-mile delivery vehicles a few years ago, he thought it would be a matter of matching the company’s needs to the right vehicle on the market. It was not that simple. "We We were a little underwhelmed at the vehicles that were available to us when we looked across the industry.

Electric vehicle 450

Electric vehicle North America Demand Electricity 450

Charged

APRIL 5, 2022

Its modular design can accommodate multiple weight ratings and classifications, and its customizable length and wheelbase make it suitable for a wide range of medium-duty truck applications, including last-mile delivery, work trucks, mass transit and recreational vehicles. It can be equipped with sun-tracking solar panels.

Electricity 98

Electricity Packaging Batteries Technology 98

Charged

MARCH 5, 2024

When everyone else is going left,” said Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis, “we [Dodge] wanna go right.” The Charger sedan and Challenger coupe exuded testosterone, courtesy of snarling V-8s. Dodge says the EVs that replace them will be just as noisy. The 707-horsepower Hellcat launched at $62,000, lower than any other car of equivalent power.

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Electricity Patents Batteries 141

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

There is so much going on, and I have so many things to do. McDonough: Last year, I opened the G20 in two tracks: climate and energy. On the occasion of his 70th birthday this month, I caught up with McDonough to discuss his journey and some seminal moments in his life and career, and how they influenced his work. What is the Ma?" "The

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Carbon-negative Carbon Sustainability Recycling 520

CleanTech Group

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

From pay-as–you–go household electricity to molecular sieving membranes, from AI software measuring carbon footprints to optimized last-mile supply chain software – find the insights you’re. Looking for the latest market movements in cleantech? We’ve got it.

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Carbon Electricity Logistics Agriculture 60

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The 'last mile' of consumer sustainability behavior. Mike De Socio. Thu, 02/18/2021 - 00:05. These days, it’s hard to argue that sustainability is a niche consumer interest. A vast majority of consumers worldwide believe we need to consume less, according to research by GlobeScan. Here are three takeaways from the session: 1.

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Sustainability North America Packaging Health 514

Charged

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Peugeot has released a brief but interesting description (with photos) of the assembly and testing process for the battery packs that go into its plug-in cars and vans. Peugeot guarantees that its battery packs will retain 70% of their capacity for 8 years or 100,000 miles. The larger 75 kWh packs take about 90 minutes.

Energy Monitor 114

Energy Monitor Batteries Business Energy Monitoring Electricity 114

Charged

JULY 23, 2021

Now Electrek’s sources say that the drive axle production line is ready, and the general assembly line is going through final debugging—one of the last steps before starting production. At the launch, Tesla said the Semi will have a capacity of 80,000 pounds, a range of up to 500 miles, and a price tag of $150,000 to $180,000.

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Transportation Electricity 130

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The Saudis are going big on something called green hydrogen — a carbon-free fuel made from water by using renewably produced electricity to split hydrogen molecules from oxygen molecules. gas company, Air Products & Chemicals, announced that as part of Neom it has been building a green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia for the last four years.

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Solar Energy Monitor Hydrogen Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring 544

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2020

I think it's going to eventually be a very large market. Last-mile delivery — led by companies such as Amazon, UPS and FedEx — is quickly embracing electric because the routes are generally short and urban. Fri, 12/11/2020 - 02:00. The companies didn't release terms of the deal. See GreenBiz's Top 25 Most Sustainable Fleets ).

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Electric vehicle Startups Transportation Electricity 306

GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 12, 2021

Proterra, builder of electric buses, heavy-duty vehicle drivetrains, batteries and charging systems, plans to go public on the NASDAQ exchange via merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), the latest in a string of EV companies seeking access to public market financing to meet growing demand. Proterra is one of the oldest U.S.

Business Energy Monitoring 130

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring 130

Charged

AUGUST 27, 2021

If its vaunted R1T, which boasts 400 miles of driving range and is aimed at the outdoorsy set , goes into limited production this year as planned, Rivian could become the first major entrant in the coveted electric pickup space. Among the thundering herd of EV startups, Rivian is widely considered to be one of the most promising ponies.

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Startups Automotive Packaging Electricity 113

Charged

MARCH 12, 2021

LAUSD is the second-largest school district in the US, with over 1,000 schools in a 720-square mile area that includes 31 municipalities. LAUSD is the second-largest school district in the US, with over 1,000 schools in a 720-square mile area that includes 31 municipalities. Source: Lion Electric.

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Electricity North America Health Energy 97

Charged

MAY 9, 2023

The Peterbilt Model 579EV has a range of up to 150 miles, and is designed for short-haul and drayage uses. We want to show them with this vehicle that [EVs and Avs] go together,” Chief Technology Officer Andreas Wendel told Transport Dive. EVs are generally considered to be a better fit for autonomous driving than legacy vehicles. “We

Electricity 56

Electricity Electric vehicle Transportation Technology 56

Charged

AUGUST 30, 2022

There’s no technology we know today that’s going to serve all those customers and meet their expectations for range, refueling or recharging time, and then the payload capacity as well,” said Stephan Olsen. It has a 300-mile range and can refuel in 15 minutes. It has a 300-mile range and can refuel in 15 minutes.

North America 96

North America Hydrogen Electricity Batteries 96

Charged

JUNE 3, 2020

The PHEV version of the company’s popular small SUV is slated to go on sale this summer. The RAV4 Prime boasts an electric range of 42 miles, which compares favorably with most of today’s PHEVs. The longest range currently available is the Honda Clarity ’s 48 miles. Toyota has announced pricing for its upcoming RAV4 Prime.

Electricity 68

Electricity Packaging Demand 68

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Said to be the UK’s largest rail operator, the firm says it is aiming to increase the station’s recycling rates to 95% from an average of 30% over the last year through a new Mobile Segregation Unit (MSU) installed at Brighton station. It’s a brilliant opportunity for Brighton and Hove and Govia Thameslink Railway.”.

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Recycling Recycling Waste Waste 130

Elemental Excelerator

JANUARY 19, 2024

I love the lesson of the harbor pilot, because at Elemental we deploy projects and pay special attention to last mile implementation. I love the lesson of the harbor pilot, because at Elemental we deploy projects and pay special attention to last mile implementation. Momentum, metamorphosis, building.

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Investment Electric vehicle Recycling Recycling 59

Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 19, 2024

We’ll go over recycling procedures and upcycling, reusing, and repurposing EV batteries below. A new battery should now last for 100,000 to 200,000 miles, or around 15 to 20 years, of driving. Because of this, they often live for up to 15 to 20 years.  What purpose may use EV batteries, therefore serve?

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Energy Monitor Recycling Recycling Batteries 92

Business Green

MAY 27, 2022

Since the end of last summer, the average price for electric vehicle (EV) drivers using a public charge point has increased by almost 8p per kilowatt hour, meaning the average cost to complete an 80 per cent rapid charge for a typical family sized car with a 64kWh battery has risen from £18.81

Electricity 92

Electricity Fossil fuels Batteries Electric vehicle 92

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Nearly 11,088 km² (4,281 mi²) of rainforest were deforested in this period– equivalent to an area the size of Jamaica –compared to 10,129 km² recorded in the same 12 months last year (2018-2019). Every square mile of forest loss pushes the Amazon and the global climate closer to an irreversible tipping point.

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Logging Climate change Waste Waste 162

Charged

JULY 13, 2021

The facility, which is to go live in October, is expected to be one of the largest charging hubs in the state when fully built out. The Power Inn Station charging hub serves as an additional resource for our riders with first- and last-mile connectivity,” said SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li. Source: SacRT.

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Electric vehicle Batteries Electricity Technology 99

Terra Infirma

MARCH 11, 2024

As much as anything this was a fully immersive experiment as to whether a family of five living in a city could manage, perhaps thrive, without the dominant transport mode of the last 80 years. I have three main alternatives to the journeys I would have taken by car (I walk anything under 2 miles unloaded by choice anyway).

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Transportation Batteries Carbon Sustainability 75

GreenTechMedia

MARCH 18, 2020

Last month, a team from Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Toyota Research Institute published findings from battery testing aimed at cutting electric vehicle charging times down to 10 minutes. “Since batteries have a long lifetime, this process can take many months and even years.

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Energy Monitor Batteries Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 228

GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Last week, Japan’s Mitsubishi put $50 million into UK-based BBOXX , a provider of pay-as-you-go solar home systems with a strong presence in sub-Saharan Africa. Last week, Japan’s Mitsubishi put $50 million into UK-based BBOXX , a provider of pay-as-you-go solar home systems with a strong presence in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Africa Energy Energy Investment 100

GreenTech Gazette

AUGUST 3, 2022

A typical journey in a standard vehicle can last for much longer without needing a top-up. While by no means cheap for the average person to own, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 promises ranges of 340-350 miles. Given it can cost six figures to buy, though, the average person isn’t going to be picking up one of these anytime soon!

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Electric vehicle Electricity 52