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- Waymo's Public Fast-Charging Problem Is Infuriating EV Drivers
Robotaxi companies need to figure out how their driverless cars can be less annoying for everyday drivers. Source: InsideEVs.
- Infineon introduces a high-voltage BMS reference design built around the AURIX TC4x
Infineon has introduced a high-voltage BMS reference design that enables computationally intensive battery models to run directly on the battery management unit (BMU). The design also includes pack and cell monitoring units and a…
- Corvus Energy’s 41 MWh battery system enters service on the China Zorrilla ferry
Norwegian marine battery supplier Corvus Energy has commissioned the energy storage system for the China Zorrilla, a battery-electric ferry built by Incat Tasmania for Buquebus. The ship has entered commercial service between Argentina and…
- Podcast: Rivian earnings, Waymo partners with Toyota, Ford bets on V2H for Fathom, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss Rivian’s earnings, Waymo partnering with Toyota, Ford betting on V2H for the…
- BYD reveals a flashy new feature on its upcoming luxury EV
BYD is moving upmarket with its new flagship EV, featuring suicide doors, a gemstone grille, and possibly solid-state batteries. more… Source: Electrek.
- ‘We Are Long-Term Committed In Europe’: Why Tariffs Won’t Scare Zeekr Off
GreenTV is tracking ‘We Are Long-Term Committed In Europe’: Why Tariffs Won’t Scare Zeekr Off and pulling out the practical signal. Source: InsideEVs.
- Tesla's Cybercab Is Built In A Radical New Way. Here's How It Works
The Cybercab skips the paint shop and reaches final assembly mostly built. Tesla says it needs roughly half the factory space. Source: InsideEVs.
- Here's how much Trump's Iran war has added to Americans' fuel costs
See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the Week” column . Donald Trump ran for his second term promising to “make America affordable again.” Two years later, the president’s war with Iran has his…
- FERC’s rulings on PJM, home of ‘Data Centre Alley,’ put the spotlight on states
Few grids illustrate the strain of America's data centre boom more starkly than the PJM Interconnection. Source: Energy Storage News.
- BESS augmentation: what owner-operators need to know
How should BESS owner-operators be thinking about augmentation of their projects further down the line? Source: Energy Storage News.
- Which material would you choose for rainscreen furring?
3/8" x 1 1/2" versus 1x4 untreated pine?The exterior wall is plywood sheathed, wrapped with Tyvek housewrap, a rainscreen gap and horizontal cedar lap siding.I can see a number of… Source: Green Building Advisor.
- Passive House Accelerator: Two Passive House Renovations, One Systematic Approach to Success
Discover innovative Passive House renovations in Brooklyn, showcasing projects that blend historic preservation with modern efficiency. Source: Green Building Advisor.
- Strange, catastrophic landslides are kicking off across the far north
Nearly a decade ago, a helicopter pilot flying in Canada’s Northwest Territories noticed something peculiar: A landslide so immense, it had blocked a river and created a lake. But that damming power wasn’t what…
- Ancient corals reveal that El Niño events have gotten more extreme
Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of coral skeletons to study how the Pacific Ocean has changed over thousands of years. Source: Yale Climate Connections.
- In Arizona, Democrats See an Opportunity to Influence Energy Policy
With electricity costs rising, Democrats think they can win seats on Arizona’s utility commission.By Wyatt Myskow PHOENIX— Koral Casillas’ American Dream was simple: Leave her corporate job to start a local business serving her…
- Rivian's Amazon Van Got A Big Upgrade To Cover More Routes
The lovable electric delivery van is now shipping with a longer-range battery, as well as an all-wheel-drive version with 710 hp. Source: InsideEVs.
